Evi Mariani - Media FreedomIn March this year parcels containing a pig’s head and the carcasses of dead rats were sent to the offices of Tempo magazine in Jakarta. The story made international headlines and led to an outpouring of support and condemnation from across Indonesia’s mediascape and public more broadly. Known for its deep investigative r…

In recent years, Indonesia has experienced a remarkable transformation in its gaming landscape, with mobile esports emerging as a powerful cultural and economic force. What was once considered a fringe activity now enjoys mainstream legitimacy, supported by both grassroots communities and government institutions.In this episode, Tito Ambyo speaks w…

A growing protest movementOn 28 March, in downtime Jakarta across from the Sarinah department store, an unlikely group of protesters gathered holding signs and making speeches. The crowd largely consisted of middleclass women of various ages, gathered under the name ‘Suara Ibu Indonesia’ (Voices of Indonesian Mothers). For the organisers, the choic…

Bones can tell us so much about the past, not just about the ancestry of modern humans (or homo sapiens) but also about the people and cultures of times long forgotten. When we think about Indonesia’s place in history, we’re often inclined to think about the histories that shape the socio-cultural and political dynamics we see today. But Indonesia’…

In Indonesia, a country prone to disasters and emergencies, effective risk communication can mean the difference between safety and vulnerability for millions. But what happens when risk communication fails to reach those most marginalised? How do social determinants of health impact how urban poor women navigate crises like the COVID-19 pandemic?I…

Queer Muslims and Their AlliesAmid Indonesia’s conservative turn, the moral panics of the 2010s and the introduction of the draconian Criminal Code in 2022, LGBTQI+ people are as vulnerable as at any time in the country’s modern history. In a nation with the world’s largest Muslim population and where religion plays a central role in defining belon…

This past week has seen what some have argued are the first big mobilisations of the new Prabowo government, with coordinated student protests across 12 cities under the banner of Indonesia Gelap, or “Dark Indonesia”. The students list a number of demands, from human rights to environmental issues, but the trigger for these protests lie in deep bud…

Climate Change is well-recognised as a massive challenge facing society today. It is clear that the political, economic and social consequences of climate change will not be felt equally, not only globally but also across Indonesia. Geography, class and—indeed--gender dynamics will influence how individuals Indonesians experience and respond to cli…

In Melbourne and across Australia, Indonesian diaspora communities are reimagining what it means to celebrate their cultural identity through art, food, and the simple act of "nongkrong" - hanging out. But what happens when these cultural practices become spaces for exploring complex questions about belonging, identity, and ethical settlement on Ab…

Art, activism and a cancelled show - Wulan DirgantoroLate last year news media splashed the image of an elderly artist standing before a locked door at the National Gallery of Indonesia. The sign behind him displayed his name - Yos Suprapto – and the title of his solo exhibition 'Kebangkitan: Tanah Untuk Kedaulatan Pangan' (Revival: Land for Food S…

Late last month, for the first time its history, Indonesia held simultaneous regional elections across 545 provinces, regencies and municipalities across the country. Across 6000 ballot stations, and 1553 contesting candidates, there were upsets in key regions, like Central Java where the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) lost its prov…

Vannessa Hearman - East Timor’s Great Famine, 1977-1979Following Indonesia’s annexation of East Timor in December 1975, the forced displacement and mass starvation of its people resulted in what is known as the Great East Timor Famine, 1977-1979. As Indonesian forces moved into the province thousands of people were forced to flee their villages and…

About 1000km north of Jakarta is a little pocket of paradise, a sprinkle of islands called the Natuna Islands, home to less than 100,000 people. These sparsely populated islands are the gateway to the North Natuna Sea, an area of unparalleled natural wealth. These waters are rich in fish, tuna, mackerel and marine life which sustains fisher livelih…

We often talk hear about the lives and living conditions of Indonesian migrant workers, many of them going to countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and states in the Middle East to find employment. In its 2024 Empowering Migrant Workers report, the United Nations Development Project estimated that 9 million Indonesians are working abroad…

The Papal VisitIn early September, Pope Francis visited Indonesia as part of a tour of the region. It was the third papal visit to the country after tours by Pope Paul VI in 1970 and Pope John Paul II in 1989. This trip included Indonesia, Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea and Singapore. The theme of this visit to the world’s largest Muslim nation was …

Corruption in Indonesia is widely acknowledged as a complex issue, with some even suggesting it as something that is deeply entrenched in Indonesian culture. However, this perspective overlooks the generally accepted notion among historians of colonialism that corruption in Indonesia and other post-colonial nations is, at least partially, rooted in…

Some of the most challenging issues post-colonial societies face involve managing the physical remnants of their colonial histories. In Indonesia, centuries of colonialism left many buildings and spaces with strong colonial identities. While some of these spaces are now abandoned and forgotten, others are being remembered and revitalised.In this ep…

Starting a Start UpStarting a small business is a challenge in any context, but what about if you're a foreigner looking to establish a restaurant in Indonesia? What's it like to move to Indonesia, knowing little to nothing about the country, and then go on to start a successful online food business? What is it about the business context in Indones…

Digital PopulismJust as we were recording this podcast, the hashtag #daruratdemokrasi (democratic emergency) went viral across Indonesian social media. The alert was prompted by the latest example of Indonesia’s parliament (DPR) attempting to override or block a ruling by the Constitutional Court related to the eligibility of candidates to run in r…

One of the signature campaign promises of the Prabowo Subianto presidency is free lunches and milk for Indonesian school kids. This plan is linked to a much wider set of reforms to the way Indonesia’s produces and organises its agriculture sector, including the modernization of agriculture and converting land to plantations. The details are still p…

The Indonesian music scene is currently experiencing a vibrant period of experimentation, where musicians are blending vernacular Indonesian music traditions with elements from diverse global influences and historical periods. This fusion has led to the emergence of groundbreaking acts like Senyawa, who have successfully captured international atte…

Antje Missbach - Refugees growing up in limboIndonesia is currently home to over 13,000 refugees and asylum seekers, a majority of them young people who are stuck in limbo waiting for their futures to be determined. For most, it takes years, sometimes more than a decade, for resettlement to become an option. In the meantime, for those who arrive in…

Teaching Indonesian as a second language comes with challenges. In Australia, there is a wide gulf between the government's rhetoric about the importance of learning Indonesian and the realities faced by teachers on the ground. In the absence of centralised resources, Indonesian teachers often have to work creatively to devise their own materials a…

Pernahkah kamu mendengar suami meminta istrinya untuk berhenti bekerja? Hmm, kira-kira apa yang mendasari alasannya? Di balik permintaan ini, banyak hal yang perlu dipertimbangkan lho! ⚖️ Mulai dari dampaknya pada keuangan keluarga, hingga bagaimana menjaga komunikasi dan kemandirian finansial istri. Yuk, kita bahas lebih dalam di Finansialku Talk …

Bivitri Susanti - Dirty VoteThe frenzied final weeks of campaigning leading up to the presidential election on 14 February 2024 were packed with promises, symbols, celebrity and cash. When the dance literally stopped a few days before the polls opened, in the traditional cooling off period, a documentary film, Dirty Vote, dropped on YouTube. The wo…

In November 2023, a unique event occured. Eight gamelan groups - Gamelan DanAnda, Kacapi Suling Melbourne, Mahindra Bali Gamelan, Melbourne Community Gamelan, Mugi Rahayu, Putra Panji Asmara, Talo Balak, Selonding Sapta Nugraha - came together to perform at a small church in Northcote, a suburb in North Melbourne.The gathering was dedicated to the …

Pernahkah kamu bingung dengan perbedaan asuransi syariah dan konvensional? Tenang, aku di sini untuk bantu kamu memahami perbedaannya! Yuk, simak pembahasannya di Finansialku Talk Podcast dengan judul "Perbedaan Asuransi Syariah dan Konvensional" ⚖️ Kita akan bahas: ✔Apa sih asuransi syariah dan konvensional? ✔Apa saja ciri khasnya? ✔ Apa perbedaan…

Sebagai ibu rumah tangga, kita memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam mengurus keluarga dan membangun masa depan yang cerah. Di tengah kesibukan tersebut, mungkin terbersit pertanyaan, "Bisakah saya juga berinvestasi saham?" Jawabannya adalah BISA. Investasi saham membuka peluang bagi Ibu Rumah Tangga untuk mencapai tujuan keuangan dan membangun …

Pernahkah Anda merasa terjebak dalam siklus keuangan yang sama? Gaji habis sebelum akhir bulan, utang menumpuk, dan mimpi keuangan terasa jauh? Jika ya, Anda tidak sendirian. Banyak orang mengalami kesulitan dalam mengelola keuangan mereka. FinTalk kali ini hadir untuk membantu Anda memahami pentingnya hemat dalam budaya keuangan dan bagaimana hal …

The talk on the street is all about electric cars and scooters as Indonesia strives to become a regional centre for manufacturing electric vehicles. At the heart of that goal is constructing a national supply chain of locally built battery hubs to drive the transition to electric.But as my current guest reminds us, harnessing electricity has always…

Halo Sobat Finansialkua! Pernahkah terbesit di benak Anda pertanyaan, "Apakah sekolah mahal selalu mencerminkan kualitas pendidikan yang baik?" Pertanyaan ini memang kerap menjadi perdebatan hangat di kalangan orang tua dan masyarakat pada umumnya. Di Podcast kali ini, kita akan menyelami lebih dalam tentang fakta di balik anggapan bahwa sekolah ma…

Pernahkah Anda memikirkan apa yang akan terjadi pada keluarga tercinta jika Anda tidak ada lagi?Kedepannya kita tahu apa yang akan menimpa kita. Namun, kita bisa mempersiapkan diri untuk menghadapi situasi tersebut dengan asuransi jiwa berjangka. Hari ini, kita akan membahas: Apa itu asuransi jiwa berjangka? Apa saja manfaatnya? Jenis pertanggungan…

Banyak yang bilang, "Harga rumah selalu naik, jadi lebih baik beli sekarang sebelum terlambat!" Tapi, benarkah demikian? Yuk, kita Cek Fakta bersama di Podcast Finasialku Talk yang akan membahas seputar: Mitos atau Kenyataan: Apakah Harga Rumah Selalu Naik? Apa saja faktor pendukung kenaikan harga rumah? Bagaimana strategi perencanaan keuangan yang…

There are many things that drive migration to other countries, and one of them is romantic relationships and marriages. But Asian women who are developing relationships with men from Western countries, like Australia, be it through snail mails, online sites or other means, often have to face the stereotype of the ‘subservient woman’. This stereotyp…

Indonesia has one of the highest smoking rates in the world - approximately two thirds of Indonesian men are classified as smokers. This is in spite of anti-smoking discourses and tobacco control policies becoming more and more prominent across the globe, at least in many middle and high-income countries.In this episode of Talking Indonesia Elisabe…

Indonesians have a saying that you’re not properly satisfied until you’ve eaten rice (belum kenyang kalau belum makan nasi). But in recent weeks the price of rice has hit record highs, meaning that this daily serving of rice is becoming out of reach for some. In 2023 an EL Niño weather pattern across Indonesia made it the hottest year on record, le…

How do religious minorities fare under the constitution and blasphemy laws in Indonesia? The Indonesia Constitution seems to guarantee religious freedom so long as you believe in an almighty god. However, there are many real-life cases where it seems this is not enough. Add to this blasphemy laws, which have existed since the 1960s, and we can see …

Masih dalam suasana Ramadhan, kali ini kita akan membahas topik yang sangat penting, yaitu: "Strategi Mengelola Uang THR untuk Investasi Masa Depan" Seperti yang kita tahu, THR merupakan salah satu momen yang dinanti-nanti oleh banyak orang. Namun, tak jarang uang THR ini quickly habis tanpa jejak. Nah, pada kesempatan kali ini, kita akan membahas …

Puasa bukan hanya menahan lapar, tapi juga hawa nafsu, termasuk dalam hal keuangan. Lalu bagaimana kita bisa mengelola keuangan dengan cerdas di bulan Ramadan ini? Mari kita simak Podcast FinTalk kali ini "Ramadhan Berkah dengan Keuangan Terencana" bersama Melvin Mumpuni (Founder dan CEO Finansialku.com) dan Luna Mantyasih Makarti, S.T., M.S.M., CF…

In the early 20th century in Sumatra, a movement of young women writers were finding new ways to express their identities, build communities and achieve their dreams. Soenting Melajoe was the first newspaper for women published in West Sumatra during the colonial era in the Dutch East Indies. The newspaper was a part of a larger constellation of pe…

Halo semuanya! Pernahkah Anda bertanya-tanya, "Seberapa pentingkah melaporkan pajak?" Pajak adalah salah satu pilar penting bagi negara untuk menjalankan berbagai program pembangunan dan pelayanan publik. Dengan membayar pajak, Anda secara langsung berkontribusi dalam kemajuan bangsa. Mungkin banyak dari Anda yang masih bingung dengan sistem perpaj…

Pernahkah Anda terbayang hidup hanya dari bunga deposito? Di episode EPS kali ini, kita akan membahas tuntas tentang strategi dan perencanaan yang tepat untuk mewujudkannya. Pertanyaan yang akan kita bahas: Mengenal apa itu bunga deposito? Bagaimana cara menghitung bunga deposito? Seperti apakah perencanaan yang tepat untuk hidup dari bunga deposit…

Pendidikan adalah investasi terbaik untuk masa depan. Tapi, biaya pendidikan yang terus meningkat bisa menjadi beban bagi banyak orang tua. Pinjaman dana pendidikan menawarkan solusi untuk membiayai pendidikan anak Anda. Tapi, apakah ini benar-benar solusi terbaik? Dalam video ini, kita akan membahas: 1. Apa itu pinjaman dana pendidikan? 2. Mengapa…

Energy transitionIn the recent national elections, the candidates paid surprisingly little attention to one of the greatest challenges Indonesia and the world at large is currently facing – that of climate change. At the same time, for more and more Indonesians, climate change induced natural disasters like droughts, storms and floods are increasin…

Halo semua, gimana kabarnya selasa ini?Pada episode kali ini, kita akan membahas topik yang sangat penting bagi para trader forex, yaitu Analisis Fundamental Forex: Kuasai Pasar dan Hindari Resiko!Di Podcast kali ini, kita akan bahas: 1. Pengenalan Analisis Fundamental Forex2. Faktor-faktor Fundamental yang Mempengaruhi Pasar Forex 3. Cara Menganal…

Prabowo has exceeded expectations to claim victory in 2024 Indonesian presidential election.What do our Talking Indonesia's co-hosts think about the result? Who are the winners and losers? What were the most interesting aspects of the campaign behind Prabowo’s success? And how did a pack of cigarettes save our co-host, Tito Ambyo, from possible jai…

Halo semua, gimana kabarnya selasa ini? Pernahkah Anda ingin berinvestasi, tapi ingin tetap berpegang teguh pada prinsip syariah? Jangan khawatir, Anda tidak sendirian! Kini, hadir Investasi Reksadana Syariah yang memungkinkan Anda meraih cuan dan tetap berkah. Di Podcast kali ini, kita akan bahas: Apa itu Reksadana Syariah? Keuntungan berinvestasi…

Halo semua, gimana kabarnya selasa ini? Pernahkah Anda terjebak dalam lilitan utang riba? Merasa terbebani dengan bunga yang terus menumpuk? Atau ingin terhindar dari jeratan riba ? Podcast kali ini hadir untuk membantu Anda melunasi dan terhindar dari utang riba. Nah untuk lebih lengkapnya yuk kita dengerin bersama diskusi Melvin Mumpuni (Founder …

Faris Al Fadhat - Big BusinessConglomerates are the main players in the Indonesian economy, controlling core industries like agribusiness, banking and property and telecommunications. They are often built over multiple generations of a single, often ethnic Chinese, family.Indonesia’s biggest conglomerates - Sinar Mas Group, Royal Golden Eagle, Lipp…

Halo semua, gimana kabarnya selasa ini? Pada tahun 2024, pemerintah Indonesia berencana untuk menerapkan sistem single salary untuk PNS. Sistem ini akan menggabungkan berbagai komponen penghasilan PNS menjadi satu, yaitu gaji pokok dan tunjangan kinerja. Nah untuk lebih lengkapnya yuk kita dengerin bersama diskusi Melvin Mumpuni (Founder dan CEO Fi…