Category Archives: Indonesia

Indonesian parliament claims a scalp

Posted on 5 May, 2010 by admin

The real test of the maturity of Indonesian democracy might turn out to be nothing to do with how it handles an election, but what the parties do with the legislative power they received after that election. Those that provide … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up in Yogyakarta

Posted on 10 February, 2010 by admin

By Rewi Lyall On Sunday I return to Australia, having completed my thirteen month placement through Australian Volunteers International with local NGO the SATUNAMA Foundation. It’s been an incredible year, packed with work and travel and good times. I’ve got … Continue reading →

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Back2Back: Love Hate Love vs Rewi

Posted on 8 February, 2010 by admin

By Rewi Lyall I was pretty pleased with the turnout to this new exhibition last night, at Survive Garage in Yogyakarta. I’d guess that over the night about 100 people passed through, at it’s peak there was probably about 60, … Continue reading →

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So, it’s been a while…

Posted on 16 December, 2009 by admin

By Rewi Lyall In truth, I’ve been wondering what I would write about next for some time. I could have given my views on the ongoing problems regarding the Federal Liberal leadership, but, really, what more is there to say … Continue reading →

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Demonstration to support the Indonesian anti-corruption commission, the KPK

Posted on 10 November, 2009 by admin

By Rewi Lyall One of the things you get told quite early on when coming to live and work in Indonesia is that it is preferable that you not attend any political rallies or demonstrations, let alone participate in one. … Continue reading →

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Manuva #4 presented by Principle of South

Posted on 5 November, 2009 by admin

By Rewi Lyall I think I neglected to mention that one of the great outcomes of performing at Festival Mata Air a month ago (really? already?) was meeting the organizers and some of the talent from the Yogyakarta based organization … Continue reading →

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Getting hitched, Javanese style

Posted on 5 November, 2009 by admin

By Rewi Lyall Last weekend, over two days, two friends of mine – let’s call them Katie and Yoyok – got married in a highly impressive manner. This was one of the two weddings I wrote about a couple of … Continue reading →

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‘Dengan sepeda kita bersumpah’

Posted on 3 November, 2009 by admin

By Rewi Lyall If you look at old (but not that old) photos of Yogyakarta streets, one thing is pretty immediately obvious: the absence of motor bikes. There has, unsurprisingly enough, been an explosion in their use over the past … Continue reading →

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A case of child marriage in Indonesia

Posted on 21 October, 2009 by admin

By Rewi Lyall Some of you may not be aware of a recent case in Indonesia involving child marriage. A cleric, Syech Puji, was charged with child sexual abuse under the Child Protection Act and the Criminal Code, for marrying … Continue reading →

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What a fantastic weekend

Posted on 16 October, 2009 by admin

By Rewi Lyall Festival Mata Air was, as far as I can see, a resounding success. The organizing committee and friends of TUK – all of who gave their time and effort on a voluntary basis – deserve congratulations galore. … Continue reading →

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