What’s behind the persecution of Ariel Peterpan; a survey of the conspiracy theories out there.

The love of a boy for the humble bakso soup dominates headlines after Obama visits Indonesia.

The torture of domestic worker Sumiati binti Salan Mustapa and the Indonesian government response.

Gayus Tambunan; the nature of his seksiness among senior figures in the government.

Merapi refugees at a church in Bantul forced to leave their shelter due to fears over sneaky Christian proselytising.

Why Indonesians are not big book readers; ‘Reading Ambassador’ Tantowi Yahya holds forth on the issue and blames poverty.

Reporting on possible foreigner deaths from earthquakes and tsunamis, like in Mentawai.

Jusuf Kalla chides the residents of the slopes of Mt Merapi for believing in superstition, instead of trusting government.

Plans to install CCTV surveillance cameras in the red light district of Surabaya, Dolly, as the noose tightens around it.

The debate over whether to award former president Soeharto national hero status.