It is not new for Bulan, who grew up with a father who practiced the indigenous religion of Sunday Wiwitan, who was prohibited by the authoritarian government of Indonesia. Shortly after her death, she said, she began to explore her own spiritual journey, ultimately reversing Hai Rembulan (“Hello, Moon”). She believes that the moon plays … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – contradictory advice as to if they have permission to report the news here has journalists on board. According to a law which entered into force in March, journalists from other countries must obtain the authorization of the police to present themselves in certain regions of Indonesia. Police said the change adds a … Read more
JAKARTA, Indonesia – A new bill in Parliament would extend the authority of the Indonesian broadcasting commission and increase its ability to censor content on digital platforms, including social media. The bill, which was disclosed in March 2024 and submitted to the list of legislators’ priorities in November, explicitly prohibits the content presenting the publication … Read more