Sunday, June 29, 2014

Indonesia- The NY Times

Indonesia

News about Indonesia, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

  1. Jun. 22, 2014
    Small but growing group of political upstarts is emerging in Indonesia, and its members seem united in a belief that the public is fed up with the level of corruption in the nation; Joko Widodo, known as the leader of this new wave of Indonesian politicians, is now leading in polls to become president. MORE
  2. May. 8, 2014
    Indonesian woman who was gang-raped by men who accused her of having extramarital sex may be caned publicly for violating Islamic law. MORE
  3. May. 4, 2014
    Case of Alexander Aan, who was imprisoned in Indonesia for over 19 months after posting atheist commentaries online, is part of a rise in persecution connected to freedom of religion in the country in recent years. MORE
  4. Apr. 13, 2014
    Serge Schmemann Quick History column reflects on elections in Afghanistan, India and Indonesia, as well as Microsoft's decision to discontinue support for Windows XP operating system. MORE
  5. Apr. 10, 2014
    Indonesia’s largest opposition party, out of power for 10 years, is leading unofficial vote tallies in national legislative elections, outcome of which will determine final candidates for highly anticipated presidential election. MORE

General Information on Indonesia

Official Name: Republic of Indonesia
Capital: Jakarta (Current local time)
Government Type: Republic
Population: 234.69 million
Area: 736,000 square miles; about three times the size of Texas
Languages: Bahasa Indonesia (official) English, Dutch, local dialects (the most widely spoken of which is Javanese)
Literacy: Total Population: [90%] Male: [94%]; Female: [87%]
Year of Independence: 1945
Web site: Indonesia.go.id

Articles

Political Upstarts Work to Propel Change in an Indonesia Tired of Corruption

A small but growing group of political upstarts is emerging and its members seem united in a belief that the Indonesian public is fed up with the level of corruption in the nation.
June 21, 2014, Sunday

Malaysia Searches for Survivors After Boat Sinks

An official said the vessel was believed to have been carrying 97 Indonesian migrants back to their home country — 60 people were rescued, five bodies found and 32 remain missing.
June 18, 2014, Thursday

Public Schools in Indonesia Feel Islamic Pressure

Islamic influences in public schools have become a worry for some parents and teachers in Indonesia.
June 15, 2014, Monday

Indonesia’s Maverick Performance Artist

In a country where classical and traditional dance dominate the culture scene, Melati Suryodarmo has become an unlikely international star.
June 12, 2014, Friday

Twitter's Growth Shifts to Developing Countries

Twitter’s growth is sizzling in countries like Indonesia and India. But it is slowing down in the United States and Europe, where the company makes most of its revenue.
May 26, 2014, Tuesday

IESE of Spain Announces Plans for a Munich Campus

The Spanish business school said the new campus in Germany would be open by the end of the year.
May 25, 2014, Monday

BlackBerry’s Partnership With Foxconn Signals Shifting Priorities

The company’s deal in Indonesia with the parts manufacturer could aid its plan to focus on services and software rather than phones, analysts say.
May 18, 2014, Monday

Indonesian Graffiti Artist Moves Beyond City Walls

Darbotz, who has been tagging buildings in Jakarta since 1997, will display his sculpture at Art Basel in Hong Kong.
May 15, 2014, Friday
MORE ON INDONESIA AND: Art, Sculpture, Jakarta (Indonesia), Graffiti

BlackBerry Unveils Low-Cost Smartphone With Indonesia in Mind

The company plans to bring its new Z3 to emerging markets in Asia and South America, while trying to restore the brand’s cachet.
May 13, 2014, Wednesday
MORE ON INDONESIA AND: Smartphones, BlackBerry, Indonesia

1914: Lillian Nordica Succumbs to Pneumonia

The New York Herald remembers the opera singer Lillian Nordica who passed away in 1914.
May 10, 2014, Sunday
MORE ON INDONESIA AND: Java (Indonesia), Pneumonia, Opera, Music

Multimedia

Indonesia: A Delicate Balance
The Times's Calvin Sims reports on the changing nature of Islam in the vast archipelago.
Indonesia: A Muslim Democracy in Formation
A look inside the spatial and religious landscape of the world’s fourth-largest nation.

Multimedia

Nigeria's troubled road to prosperity
Huge potential, huge challenges. As one of the ‘MINTs’ — the new kids on the economic block — Nigeria is trying to map a path for the future whilst confronting insurgency, and corruption.
Times Minute | Indonesia's Zoo of Death
Petitioners want a zoo in Indonesia closed. Also on the Minute, following Ukraine's money trail and e-cigarette use among teenagers.
Times Minute | Senate Showdown
Also on the Minute, the fragile state of Asia's emerging markets and the comedian Sid Caesar dies at 91.
Picking Through a Volcano’s Destruction
Villagers rushed to clear rubble from a major eruption in Mount Sinabung, Indonesia.
Pictures from The Week in Business
Latvia adopts the euro, small-scale gold mining in Indonesia poses risks and and the expansion of the Panama Canal may be halted.
Pictures From the Week in Business
More trouble hit JPMorgan Chase, a possible I.P.O. loomed for the Empire State Building, and the Fed stunned the economic world by delaying its plan to ease its stimulus efforts.
Training for Mass Production
A national training center for seamstresses in Indonesia helps produce thousands of highly trained workers for the country.
China Still Dominates, but Some Manufacturers Look Elsewhere
While China maintains its overwhelming dominance in manufacturing, multinational companies are looking for ways to limit their reliance on factories there. A look at Asia’s economic output and growth.
Territorial Claims in South China Sea
Six countries claim conflicting territorial rights in the South China Sea, a region rich in oil, gas, fishing and mineral resources.
Territorial Claims in South China Sea
Six countries claim conflicting territorial rights in the South China Sea, a region rich in oil, gas, fishing and mineral resources.

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