Inside Indonesia

In my pod this week I speak with Ela Malinda about her research among the indigenous peoples of Papua and their struggles against the gvt, the corporations and ultimately the lie that their customary lands are ‘tanah kosong’ or ‘empty lands’. #talkingindonesia

In this week’s episode, Dr Jemma Purdey chats with Alfira O'Sullivan and Murtala, directors of Suara Indonesia Dance. Together with friends and colleagues in Aceh, they are coordinating relief efforts in the flood-stricken province. #TalkingIndonesia indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/talking-indone…

In this week's episode, Jemma Purdey chats with Irma Hidayana, a public health consultant and activist, about the Free Nutritious Meals (Makan Bergizi Gratis, MBG) program. #TalkingIndonesia indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/talking-indone…

In my pod this week I speak with Grace Leksana an historian and member of AKSI, a collective of scholars and activists opposing Fadli Zion’s politically-driven rewriting history project. So far the project is delayed. But the intentions are clear and AKSI remains alert.

Special Edition @InsideIndo : Sixty years on from the 1965 Indonesian genocide – 60 tahun setelah genosida Indonesia 1965 (dwibahasa) …51966perpustakaanonline.wordpress.com/2025/09/23/spe…

In this week’s episode, Jemma Purdey chats with Grace Leksana, an Assistant Professor in Indonesian history in the Cultural History section of Utrecht University, about Indonesia's 'rewriting' history project. #TalkingIndonesia indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/talking-indone…

As Indonesia announces a plan to move 2000 Gazans to Galang, Riau for medical treatment, the logistics are yet to be revealed. This island has a long history as a site of containment as a refugee camp and most recently a hospital for COVID patients : insideindonesia.org/archive/articl…

In my pod this week - the disturbing increase in school violence and bullying. A 2018 PISA survey of 15 year olds found that 41% experienced bullying, almost 2x the OECD average. We talk about the failure of a zero tolerance approach and how peace studies may have the answer.

In recent months Indonesians have grown increasingly concerned and indeed outraged following several reports of deadly violence involving children as young as elementary school age. #TalkingIndonesia indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/talking-indone…

For a nation hugely passionate about #football, Indonesians have long been disappointed by the poor performance of their national teams. Is that about to change? Will #TimnasIndonesia finally make it to the #FIFAWorldCup in 2026? on.soundcloud.com/AUuEJwxosTGZCJ… @CoachJustinL

In my podcast this week I speak with @CoachJustinL about the state of Indonesian football and Timnas Garuda’s journey to a longed for place at the 2026 World Cup #TimnasIndonesia #FIFAWorldCup

In this week’s episode, @JemmaPurdey chats with @CoachJustinL, a football commentator and former coach of the Indonesian national futsal team, about the state of Indonesian football. #TalkingIndonesia indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/talking-indone…

Disturbing comments from Fadli Zon denying the mass rapes & sexual assaults of May 1998. Zon argues there is no evidence. This is not the case. See reports from TGPF and TRUK and my book (NUS 2006). Fadli Zon Sebut Pemerkosaan Massal 1998 Cuma Rumor tempo.co/politik/fadli-…

For the #talkingindonesia podcast this week I have the pleasure of speaking with Evi Mariani, co-founder of @projectm_org on the challenges to media freedom and the need for more public interest journalism in the face of shrinking civic spaces.

This week I chat with Olin Monteiro, feminist and activist, about the growing protest movement and what is compelling more people to go down to the streets.

As the world reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis, undoubtedly his final overseas tour to Indonesia, East Timor, PNG and Singapore will grow in significance. Late last year we spoke with Bagus Laksana SJ about the Papal visit to Indonesia: on.soundcloud.com/sdWEb3AwEAus5v…

How do queer Muslims maintain their faith and religious practices in an increasingly hostile environment? #TalkingIndonesia indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/talking-indone…

In my ep of #TalkingIndonesia I chat with Bagus Laksana SJ, about the recent Papal visit during which an image of his embrace with the Grand Imam went viral. What were the Pope’s aims for the trip and how was he received in Indonesia? tinyurl.com/53s9v8x2