Now playing Next Scenes WATCH: The puppet master fanning the flames of traditional shadow theatre IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CITY After watching his first-ever performance as a child, Ida Bagus Putera Baruna was mesmerised by Indonesia’s ancient Wayang theatre 19/02/2024
Now playing Next world news Defence Minister Subiant claims victory in Indonesia presidential race The world's most populous Muslim country has developed a robust democracy, but there are worrying signs that it could move backwards. 14/02/2024
Now playing Next Indonesia Euroviews. The threat of Russian interference in Indonesia’s elections is real As a relatively new democracy, the 14 February election will be another litmus test for Indonesia’s democratic resilience, and as the recurrent player in the disinformation arena, all eyes will be on Russia, Ross Burley writes. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next world news Train collision in Indonesia leaves 4 dead A long-distance express train collided with a commute train on Friday morning in Indonesia's main island of Java. Four crew members died. 05/01/2024
Now playing Next Indonesia Rohingya refugees forcibly evicted by students in Indonesia The attack comes after some 1,500 Rohingya refugees have fled temporary camps in Bangladesh for the province of Aceh in just over a month. 27/12/2023
Now playing Next Indonesia Marapi eruption death toll rises to 23 The latest bodies were found only a few metres from the eruption site, police said in a statement. The bodies of five climbers have been recovered, and 18 are presumed dead due to their proximity to the eruption of hot gases and ash. 05/12/2023
Now playing Next Nature Critically endangered Sumatran rhino calf born in Indonesia It marks the second birth a Sumatran rhino in 2023 as Indonesia ramps up conservation efforts. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Why are conservative Muslims protesting Coldplay gigs in Indonesia? Protests and demonstrations have taken place in Jakarta over British band Coldplay's LGBTQ+ support. 16/11/2023
Now playing Next Markets US and Indonesia in talks over EV mineral alliance Indonesia and US have launched talks around a potentially critical EV minerals deal, which could focus mainly on nickel. 13/11/2023
Now playing Next Indonesia Euroviews. Indonesia is fast becoming a formidable presence on the global stage Amidst a global landscape riddled with rivalries, Indonesia continues to lead by example, advocating for nations to collaborate on pressing global issues — serving as a geopolitical and economic bridge, Arsjad Rasjid writes. 09/10/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Firefighters battle several peatland fires on Indonesia's Sumat Firefighters were battling several peatland fires in Indonesia's South Sumatra province on Wednesday. 13/09/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Divers hoist underwater flag for Indonesia's Independence Day Divers in Indonesia held an underwater flag-raising ceremony on Thursday as one of the events in celebration of the country’s 78th Independence Day. 17/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia over sexual assault claims Six Miss Universe Indonesia contestants allege they were asked to strip to their underwear for “body checks.” 14/08/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Indonesians parade 100-metre flag ahead of Independence Day Indonesians take part in a parade where a 100-meter-long flag was showcased in Bogor, in the West Java province, ahead of the upcoming Independence Day, which falls on Aug 17. 13/08/2023
Now playing Next Green News Slow disaster: Inside the Indonesian village being engulfed by the sea More than 200 people live in what is one of Indonesia's fastest-sinking areas. 25/07/2023
Now playing Next Experiences This island paradise is now home to an equine spa retreat ‘Horses, in our experience, simply speed things up, a little bit like how an art therapist uses their paint.’ 15/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Netherlands returns looted artefacts from colonial era to Indonesia The Netherlands and Indonesia have agreed on the return of hundreds of cultural artefacts taken, sometimes by force, during colonial times. The items were handed back to Indonesia at the Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden. 12/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Offering ritual sacrifices on an active volcano in Indonesia Worshippers from Tengger tribe climb the active Mount Bromo volcano in East Java, to toss livestock, food, candy and even cash into the abyss in a centuries-old religious ceremony. 06/06/2023
Now playing Next Indonesia Hindus in Indonesia throw ritual offerings to gods into active volcano For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, villages in a region of Indonesia have been allowed to resume throwing ritual offerings to the gods into an active volcano. 06/06/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: Hindu worshippers throw offerings into active volcano Participants scaled Mount Bromo in Indonesia, carrying goats, chickens and vegetables in the annual Yadnya Kasada Festival. 05/06/2023