Erwin Renaldi

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.

Khairul's family is among more than 1,000 Rohingya refugees who recently fled from a refugee camp in Bangladesh to another uncertain future in Indonesia.

Hip hop has just turned 50, and in eastern Indonesia this style of music is not only thriving, but is a way for young people to have their everyday struggles heard.

Members of Malaysia's queer community are left fuming after the frontman of UK pop band The 1975, Matty Healy, kissed a male bandmate and criticised the country's anti-LGBT laws onstage at a Kuala Lumpur festival. 

The Indonesian government has inked an agreement to import 1 million tonnes of rice from India in an "emergency" situation. But Indonesian farmers disagree with that decision.

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

This is the story behind the drink that started wars and shaped the modern world.

Applying for an Australian visa will become more expensive from July 1, while international students will have their working hours capped again.

"Diversity, equity and inclusion" have become buzzwords with companies and organisations globally reportedly spending billions on DEI-related initiatives. The question is whether they're really working.

Papuan police say New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens is in good health and negotiations are being prioritised, while the rebels say they want a UN-mediated discussion before releasing him.

As families in Australia grieve their relatives buried under the rubble of a devastating earthquake, community members are rallying to collect donations and provide crucial aid.

While there is no data on drug misuse in the Muslim community, Robbie Hamza says the issue is "bigger than we think".

The newly engaged couple from Melbourne say they are still in shock after they were rescued following the sinking of a tourist boat off Bali on Tuesday.

The passengers and crew were only 25 minutes into their trip when their speedboat hit a sharp object and sank, leaving them floating in choppy waters waiting to be rescued, the operator of the boat says.

While international attention has fallen on the ban on extramarital sex, others are concerned Indonesia's new criminal code could be used to silence government critics and civil liberties.

The widespread immunisation campaign comes after four cases of polio were found in the country less than a decade after the World Health Organization declared it free of the deadly virus.

Still waiting for Indonesian government assistance days after the catastrophic Cianjur earthquake, the residents of the small West Java village of Cibereum are sheltering under tarps and living off instant noodles.

People from culturally diverse backgrounds have narrowly avoided being caught out in potentially life-threatening situations in Victorian floods because of language barriers. Community leaders say that needs to change. 

As a prince, King Charles supported Muslim people and promoted unity between the Islamic and Western worlds. But as a new era begins, what do those legacy views mean for Muslims.

Many refugees arriving in Australia may already have the skills and experience needed to get to work in their fields, but getting into the job market isn't easy.

The response has been mostly positive but workers and migrant organisations are raising concerns about visa processing times and worker exploitation protections.

Indonesia aims to become a superpower in Asia with its massive population and growing economy. However, without knowing the country better, there are warnings Australia may miss out on opportunities.

Indonesia and China are set to deepen their trade ties and work more closely together after a meeting between presidents Xi Jinping and Joko Widodo.

It all started two years ago, when toilet paper was flying off the shelves and many Australians felt confused and panicked. But many found hope through acts of kindness. 

The United Nations marks March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, but we celebrate it as Harmony Day.