To lure swiftlets, whose saliva-built nests fetch high prices in China, people in Borneo compete to build them the most luxurious accommodations: safe, clean, dark and with pools for bathing.
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Ex-General Accused of Rights Abuses Wins Indonesia Election
The official result confirmed projections made after last month’s vote, which raised concerns about the vibrancy of the country’s democracy.
Study on ‘World’s Oldest Pyramid’ Is Retracted by Publisher
The study, based on research featured in a Netflix documentary, fueled debate over a site that is used for Islamic and Hindu rituals.
When Does Ramadan Start in 2024? It Depends on the Crescent Moon.
The exact start date of Islam’s holiest month depends on when local Islamic authorities declare the sighting of the new moon.
Indonesia Investigates How Two Pilots Dozed Off During a Flight
The incident, which caused the plane carrying 153 people to veer off course before landing safely, added to the country’s troubling aviation safety record.
Indonesia Investigates How Two Pilots Dozed Off During a Flight
The incident, which caused the plane carrying 153 people to veer off course before landing safely, added to the country’s troubling aviation safety record.
Indonesia Investigates How Two Pilots Dozed Off During a Flight
The incident, which caused the plane carrying 153 people to veer off course before landing safely, added to the country’s troubling aviation safety record.
Female Genital Cutting Continues to Increase Worldwide
Campaigns in some countries have reduced the practice, but it remains widespread in those with high rates of population growth.
Taylor Swift’s Singapore Shows Stir Anger in Southeast Asia
The country is defending paying the pop star to play nowhere else in Southeast Asia. Thailand’s prime minister said the price was up to $3 million per show.
Who Is Prabowo Subianto, the Presumptive President-Elect of Indonesia?
Prabowo Subianto has had many identities over the years: a commander under sanctions for rights abuses, a violent nationalist and, now, the candidate of continuity.