Stanley Widianto
Indonesia's 'Iced Coffee Killer' Has Become Her Country's O.J Simpson
Jessica Wongso, 27, allegedly poisoned her friend with a cyanide-laced coffee. It's a story of jealousy and intrigue, but Indonesia's reaction has been just as interesting.
What it's Like Living Through the Terror Attacks in Jakarta
"There's fear and anger, and then there's a weird blank space where I feel I should understand something I don't."
Humans of the CD Street Stall: Who Still Buys Pirated Discs?
The Indonesian government's recent crackdown on online and streaming music websites hasn't seemed to have affected the pirate CD stalls of Jakarta.
Talking to Employees at Jakarta’s Haunted Shopping Mall
"Every morning before the mall is cleaned, you find kid's toes lying around on the floor."
Meet the Guy Who Gives You the Heads Up If an Album Leaks
While it won’t provide direct links, Has It Leaked will let you know when an album has leaked.
Do Indonesians Agree With Their Government’s Plan to Castrate Pedophiles?
After a series of high-profile sexual abuse cases, Indonesia is on the verge of mandating chemical castration. We asked people around Jakarta for their thoughts.
Indonesia’s Fires Are Serious, so Why Isn’t Indonesia Taking Them Seriously?
Fires have now been burning across several islands since September, producing more greenhouse gases than the daily output of the United States.
A Conversation with Experimental Indonesian Duo Senyawa
Despite growing international interest in their music, Senyawa have played only one Jakarta show this year. We try to find out why.
Meet the Illegal Moped Racers of Jakarta
"You can never get enough of the adrenaline rush. And being on a chase with a cop makes a race a lot more fun."