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I Photographed the ‘World’s Dirtiest River’ For Eight Years. Here’s What I Saw.
Chemicals dumped into the Citarum River have penetrated wells and rice paddies, poisoning the people and animals who live along its banks.
The High Cost of Becoming a Man In Indonesia
The boys of Sumedang live like a king for one day—the day of their circumcision.
The Extravagant Rite of Passage Rituals of Indonesia
We got an inside look the lavish ceremonies that celebrate a boy's transition into manhood—including colorful costumes, live music, and dancing horses.
Ridwan Kamil Wins West Java Governor's Race
Quick count results are calling the election for the popular Bandung mayor.
Why Tomorrow's Regional Elections Matter, Even If Your Province Isn't Holding an Election
It's election day in the world's third-largest democracy.
The Debt Cult That Wants to Save the World With a Mountain of Gold
Swissindo offers people an end to all their money worries, but there's a cost.
Political Hopefuls Catch Dangdut Fever as Massive Regional Elections Loom
Candidates are in a mad rush to secure the backing of dangdut celebrities in a bid to capture the youth vote.
Can Islamists Turn Voters Away From a Female Candidate in West Java?
The province is a stronghold for the Islamist Prosperous Justice Party (PKS). So can a coalition of Islamist groups end a PKS candidate's campaign just because she's a woman?