Posted by patung on October 30, 2007
A great deal of media interest in “aliran sesat” currently, that is stories about Muslim and Islamic sects and cults, most notably the group Al-Qiyadah Al-Islamiyah, who have caused a debate over the “true” nature of Muslim beliefs or otherwise, and the question of religious freedom.
It is an old issue, and there are many other tales of religious deviants being pursued and harassed by Muslim militants, the police, and the courts, not to mention the media. These include the Lia Eden story, and many others:
Posted in Indonesia, Islam, Jakarta, Java, Media, News, Religion | Tagged: agama, Al Qiyadah, Al Qiyadah Al Islamiyah, bahai, heresy, heretics, religious freedom | Leave a Comment »
Posted by patung on October 24, 2007
Malaysia boleh indeed. The various ways in which Malaysian and Indonesian relations are strained.
Hundreds of Indonesian guest workers are deported from Malaysia. An Indonesian karate coach is beaten senseless by police in Kuala Lumpur.
Yet another Malaysian insult to Indonesia, with the “theft” of the Rasa Sayange folk song.
Meanwhile, the Islamization of Malaysia goes on.
Posted in Culture, Indonesia, Songs & Music | Tagged: boleh, malaysia, malaysian, rasa sayange, songs | Leave a Comment »
Posted by patung on October 5, 2007
Post about how the Indonesian Communist Party is viewed today in Indonesia, 40 years after it was liquidated, and a further look at the 1965 coup, examining the relationship between Sukarno & Aidit.
Posted in History, Indonesia, News, Politics, Religion | Tagged: aidit, communism, communist, g30s, pki, sukarno | Leave a Comment »
Posted by patung on October 5, 2007
George Soros expresses interest in the palm oil industry in Indonesia.
Posted in Aceh, Economy, Indonesia, Islam, News, Religion | Tagged: agriculture, george soros, investment, palm oil | Leave a Comment »
Posted by patung on September 26, 2007
Some stories of the seedier side of life in Indonesia. A number of sex videos in 3gp handphone format featuring college and high school age young persons are in circulation. A leading newspaper asks the question – do Indonesian girls like blue movies? And local governments are turning back the tide on legal red light districts and is porno coming to Indonesian television screens?
A schoolgirl is threatened by her schoolmates for posing nude.
Posted in Indonesia, Java, Media, News | Tagged: 3gp, porn, scandal, sex | Leave a Comment »
Posted by patung on January 16, 2007
Information on Indonesian handicrafts products.
Artistic wood carvings of the naked human body with pictures and examples, handcrafted wooden animal carvings. Papuan art forms such as Asmat tribe sculptures and statues, and Bali silver rings.
Also basketry products such as rattan baskets and palm leaf weaving baskets all from the finest exporters of Indonesian handicrafts. Also made of rattan are hand woven rattan rugs and Balinese dancing headwear.
Other handicraft products featured include handmade leather slippers and wooden sandals, wall reliefs, wood walking sticks, Bali stone sculptures, handmade leather belts, and Indonesian batik clothes.
Lighting from Bali including table lamps and bamboo lamp shades.
Lastly a couple of features on furniture in Bali and news of Indonesian furniture exports declining.
Posted in Economy, Furniture, Indonesia | Tagged: asian, ethnic, exports, Furniture, handicrafts, Indonesia, indonesian, wood, wooden | Leave a Comment »
Posted by patung on December 3, 2006
The Golkar sex video scandal, Yahya Zaini, and Maria Eva.
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Posted by patung on November 2, 2006
A couple of stories on some hot Indonesian babes, Sarah Azhari and Ratu Felisha, Shanty, Tamara Bleszynski, and Dian Sastro, Rebecca Reijman gets into trouble in Aceh Jessica Mogi. A few of these ladies are listed in the Top 10 “Hottest” Women list.
Posted in Indonesia, Law, Media, News, Photos & Pictures | Tagged: celebrities, cewek, famous, girls | Leave a Comment »
Posted by patung on October 9, 2006
Interesting discussion on expatriates in Indonesia, additionally some information on changes in Indonesian nationality laws, and expat medical insurance.
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Posted by patung on September 10, 2006
A report into the pros and cons of doing business in Indonesia.
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Posted by patung on September 2, 2006
New section on the Indonesia Matters site, business and economy news.
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Posted by patung on August 28, 2006
Agni Pratistha has won the 2006 Puteri Indonesia contest.
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Posted by patung on August 2, 2006
A software course to learn Indonesian language as well as the first on a series of lessons, looking at personal pronouns.
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Posted by patung on July 19, 2006
Miss Indonesia Nadine Chandrawinata, or just Chandra, has caused a minor controversy. Continued at http://www.indonesiamatters.com/597/nadine-chandra/.
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Posted by patung on July 11, 2006
Actresses Joanna Alexandra & Fla Priscilla have been reported to the police over their sort of sexy poses in Playboy.
Posted by patung on July 6, 2006
Resources to learn more about General Suharto. News on Suharto’s legal battle with Time magazine, and accounts of the scale of his corruption, and finally, how many important friends he still has.
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Posted by patung on June 17, 2006
News on the lovely Tiara Lestari.
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Posted by patung on June 17, 2006
News on the release and words of Abu Bakar Bashir.
Posted by patung on June 10, 2006
News on damage caused to Prambanan temple due to the recent Yogyakarta earthquake.
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Posted by patung on June 8, 2006
The Second Edition of Playboy has hit the newstands in Jakarta and Bali.
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Posted by patung on May 29, 2006
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Posted by patung on May 22, 2006
Discount Balinese silver rings made by craftsman in Bali.
Posted by patung on May 19, 2006
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Dating Indonesian Girls plus info on dating websites, girls in Jakarta, Medan, and Balinese girls.
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Posted by patung on January 24, 2006
Some of the places where I’m found.
Bumpzee community, and Bumpzee profile.
Aboutus profile and Aboutus page
Digg.
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