Hypnotism used in robberies and other crime; methods and how to prevent oneself being hypnotised.

The onslaught of Ramadan religiosity on television approaches; some not happy with the mixture of consumerism and faith.

A new round of fatwas from the MUI, sperm donation, organ donation, sex change operations.

Is Medan the worst city in the world? An Australian expatriate in Jakarta whines his heart out.

Chinese Muslim celebrity preacher Koko Liem hits the big time; brawler Anton Medan unhappy.

Looking for deviants in fairly unlikely places, the war against Ahmadiyah continues in backwoods West Java.

Legalised gambling in Indonesia a boon to state revenue or creator of social misery.

Obama Anak Menteng a new film on the Jakarta childhood days of the US president.

Stud Ariel from Peterpan causes national controversy with his Luna Maya & Cut Tari sex tapes.

Israel blamed for traffic jams in Bogor as an Indonesian volunteer is hurt in the Mavi Marmara incident.