Aria Danaparamita
Contributor
Empty Beaches as Mt. Agung Threat Continues to Loom Over Bali
The island's tourism sector is in a slump as the threat of a volcanic eruption drags into its second month.
Meet the People Saving the Bali Dogs Abandoned In Mount Agung's Wake
Local residents were told they couldn't bring their dogs with them as they evacuated their villages. Now two nonprofits are trying to do save the pups left behind.
Inside a Full Moon Ceremony Held In Bali's Volcanic 'Danger Zone'
Climbing closer to the heavens on the Island of the Gods.
'All We Do is Sleep': The Crushing Boredom of Life In One of Bali's Evacuation Centers
Local residents evacuated from villages on the slopes of Mount Agung doubt they can last an entire year.
Hague Tribunal Rules Indonesia's 1965 Genocide Happened, and Blames the Government
It's estimated more than half a million people were killed by the Indonesian government, which they've always denied.
Surviving Genocide and Telling a Cambodian Story Through Film
Kulikar Sotho survived the Cambodian genocide and, years later, ended up working on ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.’ Now she’s the first Cambodian female director to represent her country at the Oscars.
Why Do These Indonesian School Uniforms Have 'I Hate Drugs' Written on Them?
In the city of Makassar students are now required to wear ant-drug and anti-corruption patches as a statement against what are seen as the country's two biggest scourges.
An Indonesian City Wants a Curfew, but Only for Teenage Girls
In a quest for morality, Banda Aceh is discussing night curfews for girls to prevent "bad behavior."
Will Indonesia Stop Executing Drug Mules and Finally Start Using Them as Informants?
The execution of Mary Jane Veloso has been postponed to allow her to testify against her alleged recruiter. In Indonesia, this is a big change.
How the Theft of a Crown Suddenly Made a Thai Artist's Work Controversial
A priceless replica of a royal Thai crown was stolen from a museum in France. Now a replica of that replica could cause trouble back in Thailand for artist Arin Rungjang.