Natasya Salim

This year, more than half of the eligible voters in Indonesia are young people. The election is not only influenced by political dynasties but also overshadowed by references to K-pop, anime, and manga, which many believe are being used to garner political advantages.

Through viral dance videos, cat content and three-fingered Hollywood salutes, Indonesia's presidential candidates are desperately trying to rebrand themselves on social media to reach young voters. But analysts say their TikTok gimmicks have the potential to "manipulate democracy".

"Live shopping" is on the rise in Indonesia, but the country's government plans to crack down on the trend.

Jakarta residents dealing with some of the worst air quality in the world are told to wear masks and work from home, with some contemplating moving to Bali.

The rising costs of living are increasing pressure on some international students to make difficult choices, such as paying for rent instead of mental health appointments.

For decades, surfers have been taking risky trips to hard-to-reach places across Indonesia looking for the ideal wave. 

Today is Wednesday. But for some Indonesians, it's not just any Wednesday — it's a "Pon Wednesday". The Indonesian president has picked this special day to announce several major decisions, including several cabinet reshuffles. 

Joko Widodo heads home from Sydney with a promise of more assistance from Australia towards his legacy plan of building a new capital city on the island of Borneo. 

For these Australians, studying abroad opened their eyes to the colour and complexity of life in a close neighbouring country.

This payment system helps people in need deal with rising living costs and transform their lives — and puts food on the table for Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world.

Chinese investors call for mandatory translation of property regulations and proxy vote forms, amid ongoing disputes at the Aurora apartment complex.

Players and supporters blame politicians for shattering hopes of playing in the prestigious tournament. 

After a spate of incidents involving foreign riders abusing police, failing to wear helmets and using fake number plates, Bali's governor asks national authorities to help crack down on traffic violations and bad behaviour.

As Indonesia pushes ahead with a plan to be the world's largest nickel producer for electric vehicle batteries, workers at smelter sites allege they face unsafe conditions, which sometimes can be fatal.

The Widi Reserve is a stunning, currently uninhabited archipelago in eastern Indonesia consisting of about 100 islands in a 315,000-hectare Marine Protected Area. 

While the inconvenience of temporary COVID restrictions, road closures and localised fishing bans are considered tolerable by some locals, others say the benefits the government is touting are not worth it.  

Stigma towards interracial couples is a long-standing problem in Indonesia, with many women facing so many inappropriate questions they choose to hide away. But these people are speaking out to break the taboos. 

The pandemic has shifted the way many perceive the value of work, with terms such as the great resignation, burn out and work-life balance becoming common parlance. These leaders say work isn't just a means to an end anymore: Young people want their work to be part of something meaningful.

As Indonesia reels from the football stampede tragedy that killed 131 people — including 33 children — parents and security experts say more needs to be done to ensure match safety.

Wendy Hartanti and Rani Pramesti reflect on their past and how it has inspired them to fight racism and help under-represented minority groups in Australia.

It cost Melissa Weckert and her family a lot of money to build sustainability into their house and lifestyle, but now it's paying dividends.

Environmental groups write to the world's richest man, Elon Musk, flagging concerns over possible investments in Indonesia's nickel mining industry amid soaring demand for the resource for its use in electric vehicles.

From preferential voting to democracy sausages, new citizens navigate a minefield of information as they prepare to head to the polls for the first time.

Ukraine is one of the world's biggest suppliers of wheat, the main ingredient for instant noodles. However, a prolonged war in the country could leave manufacturers short of supply, driving up the price of the pantry staple.

Indonesia's Tourism Ministry is cracking down on hotel quarantine scams allegedly perpetrated by organised groups, dubbed "quarantine mafia", against foreign tourists. The country's hotels association denies the accusations.