Arzia Tivany Wargadiredja
arzia.wargadiredja@vice.comKids Keep Getting 'Possessed by Spirits' During Indonesia's High School Exams
Is it time to abolish standardized testing?
Video of Girl Brushing Crocodile’s Teeth Highlights Indonesia’s Exotic Pet Problem
In another video, the girl talcum powders its body.
Indonesian Fans Under Fire for Supporting K-Pop Star Charged Over Prostitution Ring
Online backlash forced the diehard fans of Seungri, a former member of Big Bang, to issue an official apology.
Indonesia’s Latest Suicide Bombing Is a Sign of Women’s Increasing Role in Terrorism
A woman blew herself up in a police raid after her husband, an alleged ISIS-linked terrorist, was arrested on Wednesday.
New Survey Finds Some Muslim Voters Want Indonesia to be 'More Like the Middle East'
It's a small number of voters, but it goes to show that religious conservatism is not going anywhere.
The Fearless Group Fighting For A Safe Space For Trans Women in Indonesia
Mami Yuli's halfway home is small, but it's arguably the safest space for Indonesia's elderly trans women.
Indonesian Middle Schoolers Walk Out to Protest a Teacher Accused of Sexual Harassment
Are teenagers taking the lead in the country's #MeToo movement?
We Went to Garut, the Birthplace of Indonesia's Hair Styling Industry
In this West Javan district, people start learning how to cut hair as children.
Aceh Capital to Sue Researchers For Naming It an 'Intolerant' City
Once again, Banda Aceh came second-to-least-tolerant in SETARA Institute's yearly Tolerant City Index. This time, the mayor has had enough.
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.
Jakarta's Best Sichuan Food Is In a Dying Red Light District
A trip to Lokasari Square, a once notorious "entertainment district" in the city's seediest side.