Praying For Indonesia, Author at Praying for Indonesia

Who are the Moronene?

The Moronene are part of the Eastern branch of the Bungku Tolaki micro group which originated in Central Sulawesi. In many districts, they live together with the Bugis. Their language is part of the Eastern Bungku-Tolaki language group which also includes the Mori, Wawonii, Tolaki and Waru languages. What are… Read more

UN Condemns Indonesia’s Increasing Violence Against Shiites

The UN has officially condemned Indonesia because of the violence and discrimination against minority Muslim groups such as Shiites and Ahmadis, as well as Christians. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay recently met with leaders of these groups and was distressed by what she heard. She warned… Read more

Churches In Bandung and Aceh Are Closed

Indonesian Christian Church (Huria Kristen Indonesia or HKI) in Bandung, West Java has been sealed shut by authorities. Churches are required to get 60 non-Christian signatures in order to apply for a building/use permit. Originally the church had 77 signatures, but influential Muslims then went into the community and convinced… Read more

Who are the Enim?

The Enim people group live in South Sumatra. Most Enim people live along a section of the Trans-Sumatra Highway stretching from Muara Enim City to Muara Meo Village in Tanjung Agung District. The Enim believe that they originated from a supernatural being that lives in the forest. What are their… Read more

Who are the Musi?

The Musi people live along the Musi river in South Sumatra, which is also where they get their name. There are also many Musi people living in Palembang who tend to live in groups together with other Musi people. The Musi Rawas Regency is a very isolated area as the… Read more

Who are the Mamuju?

The Mamuju live in West Sulawesi, on the coast and the mountain slopes of the Mamuju regency. They speak Mamuju, which includes four dialects: Mamuju, Sumare-Rangas, Padang, and Sinyonyoi. The capital of West Sulawesi is Mamuju. It is a quickly developing area that was previously isolated and somewhat politically and… Read more

Who are the Enrekang?

The Enrekang are sometimes known as the Endekan or the East Endekan people. They live in the foothills of South Sulawesi. The Enrekang are part of a larger linguistic group called the Masenrempulu which also includes the Duri, Maiwa, and Malimpung. The Enrekang culture has been influenced by its more… Read more

Who are the East Makian?

The East Makian, also called the Inner Makian, live on the east coast of the island of Makian. The rest of the island is inhabited by the West Makian. Makian is part of the province of North Maluku. The Maluku Islands, historically called the “Spice Islands,” consist of over one… Read more

Who are the Ketapang Malay?

The Melayu Ketapang (Ketapang Malay) live along the western edge of the West Kalimantan Province on islands in the Karimata Straits. These islands include Teluk Batang, North Matan Hilir, and South Matan Hilir. The Melayu Ketapang are a Muslim group who come from a mix of Malay and Dayak people.… Read more

Who are the West Makian?

The West Makian are also called the Outer Makian. They live on the island of Makian except the east coast, which is inhabited by the East Makian or Inner Makian. Makian is part of the province of North Maluku. The Maluku Islands, historically called the “Spice Islands,” consist of over… Read more

Who are the Mandar?

The Mandar (or Andian) people live in the low coastal plains and mountains of the province of West Sulawesi. The Mandar have been greatly influenced by the larger neighboring Bugis, Makassar, and Toraja Sa’dan peoples. The Mandar region is surrounded by mountains with a large area in the middle suitable… Read more

Who are the Muna?

The Muna people (also called Wuna) live in the province of Southeast Sulawesi on the larger islands of Muna and the west coast of Buton, and the smaller islands of Kadatua, Siompu, Bangkomalape, Tiworo, and Telaga. According to tradition, the word muna was taken from the name of a hill… Read more

Who are the Muko-Muko?

The Muko-Muko come from Bengkulu Province in southwest Sumatra. Part of their area is swampland or tidal waters where a brackish mix of ocean and river water mixes. There are also many rivers. The Muko-Muko River is the largest. The government has constructed a highway connecting Bengkulu Province to West… Read more

Indonesia Arrests 11 in Suspected Terror Plot

On Friday and Saturday, eleven more people were arrested in Jakarta, Bogor, Solo, and Madiun. These people are suspects in most recent planned terrorist attack. Police found plans to attack the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, the U.S. Consulate in Surabaya, and a building near the Australian Embassy in Jakarta that… Read more

Who are the Kulisusu?

The Kulisusu people live in the northeastern area of Buton Island, in the province of Southeast Sulawesi. The Kulisusu live on the narrow hilly peninsula which juts southward separating the Koro Bay on the west from the Banda Sea on the east, an area approximately 5 km in breadth and… Read more

Who are the Kaur?

The Kaur are one of the original peoples of Bengkulu Province. They were originally from Bintuhan in the South Kaur district of South Bengkulu, but today many live in the North Kaur district. The Trans-Sumatra highway passes through Bintuhan, the district capital of South Kaur. The Kaur speak their own… Read more

Who are the Kluet?

The Kluet are one of eight people groups that live in Aceh Province on the island of Sumatra. They are found in the South Aceh Regency. The area where the Kluet people live is remote, about 20 kilometers from the main road, 50 kilometers from the town of Tapak Tuan,… Read more

Who are the Kutai?

The Kutai people live spread out along the eastern coast of East Kalimantan. Tenggarong is the heart of their area. The sultan Mulawarman ruled from here as the capital of the Kutai kingdom, the oldest Hindu kingdom in Indonesia. The Kutai live in various districts of the Kutai Tenggara regency.… Read more

Who are the Seit-Kaitetu?

The Seit-Kaitetu people live along the north shore of the island of Ambon in the Maluku Islands. They live in and near the villages of Seit and Kaitetu in Central Maluku. Both villages can be reached by land or by sea. Because of the regional religious violence since 2000, public… Read more

Anti-Christian Violence: Extremists Set Fire to Church in Central Sulawesi

Central Sulawesi is facing violence between Christians and Muslims again. In the past, this area has been the center of much conflict, but things calmed down when a peace agreement was made in 2002. On Sunday night, though, unknown assailants set fire Madele Pentecostal Church. The congregation acted quickly, stopping… Read more

« Previous Page
1
…
6
7
8
9
10
…
12
Next Page »