Recent News and Testimonies
Endangered tiger brutally killed in Sumatra
Villagers on the island of Sumatra recently killed a male Sumatran tiger. They then skinned the animal and hung its body from the ceiling of the village hall. Some in the Indonesian press have called the incident “barbaric.” Did the villagers not know that tigers are a … [Read More...]
The Impact of Indonesians Working Abroad
A report from the World Bank recently discussed the opportunities that Indonesians have to work abroad. Currently, approximately 7% of the Indonesian population is a migrant worker. In 2016, the nine million Indonesians who worked abroad sent home approximately the equivalent of … [Read More...]
Indonesia Recognizes Native Religions
In a landmark ruling made in early November, Indonesian's Constitutional Court allowed for Indonesians to register as penhayat kepercayaan, or native-faith adherents for the first time. All Indonesians are required to register as followers of one of the official religions. This … [Read More...]
Survey Reveals an Increase in Intolerance Among Indonesian Students
Benar News reported that a survey released on October 30, 2017 showed about a fourth of Indonesia’s college students support fighting for the implementation of an Islamic caliphate system in Indonesia. Jakarta-based Alvara Research Center and Mata Air Foundation polled 1,800 … [Read More...]
