Archive for the ‘Java’ Category
The Indonesian island of Java and the Javanese people.
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:
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Posted by patung on October 23, 2007
“Muslim” barbie dolls are becoming popular as presents for young girls in Indonesia, is it just business or a deeper cultural shift?
Posted in Culture, Indonesia, Java | Tagged: barbie, doll, dolls, girls, Islam, islamic, muslim, toys, trends | 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.
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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 June 17, 2006
News on the release and words of Abu Bakar Bashir.
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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 16, 2006
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Posted by patung on April 29, 2006
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Posted by patung on April 29, 2006
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Posted by patung on April 23, 2006
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Posted by patung on December 24, 2005
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