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Devi Asmarani
Devi Asmarani is a political junkie and a freelance journalist based in Jakarta. She co-founded and edits Magdalene.co, a webmagazine dedicated to feminism, empowerment and diversity-related issues. She occasionally tweets by the handle @dasmaran
More from Devi Asmarani
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The justice system: Indonesia’s most shameful (non) secret
MARCH 29 — The picture on the front page of the influential daily Kompas speaks volumes: a tiny, frail-looking elderly woman in a simple house sarong, headscarf and a pair...
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Jokowi’s commitment to fight corruption in doubt
MARCH 15 — The recent leadership change in Golkar, a political party that was a significant part of the government opposition, is seen as a victory for President Joko...
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What happens when you rock the boat too hard?
MARCH 8 — Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama of Jakarta has one of the hardest jobs in Indonesia, and governing the city of over 13 million residents is just one part of it....
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The religion factor
NOVEMBER 30 — When Home Affairs Minister Tjahjo Kumolo announced just days after the new Cabinet was sworn in that people would have the option of leaving the religion...
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Jokowi moves fast to clean up the crucial energy sector
JAKARTA, Nov 23 ― The first month of the Joko Widodo administration has been marked by a number of significant moves, chief of them was this week’s announcement of the...
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Jokowi ready to make unpopular decisions
NOV 9 — This week has seen the kick-off of Indonesia’s latest welfare initiatives, as the Joko Widodo administration buttresses the country for an impending fuel...
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Jokowi’s government starts on a high note
JAKARTA, Nov 2 — Say what you will about Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s newly inaugurated “Working Cabinet”, but the first week may have seen more...
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All eyes on Jokowi’s Cabinet
JAKARTA, Oct 26 — Six days have passed since the inauguration of Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Vice President Jusuf Kalla, and the historical massive public...
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As Jokowi takes power, the fight to gain wider support continues
OCTOBER 19 — Indonesia is set to welcome its new leader tomorrow with lively street parades, an outdoor public address and rock concerts, at which the metal head...
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Time to ban FPI, those 'thugs for hire'
OCTOBER 12 — It is rather ironic that the only elected government official who openly called for the ban on controversial hardliner organisation Islam Defenders Front (FPI)...
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Recent events signal the return of the old New Order in Indonesia
OCTOBER 5 — It’s hard to envision anything other than a bleak future for Indonesian democracy after the events that took place in the legislature this week. The...
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SBY blamed for Indonesia’s democratic loss
JAKARTA, Sept 28 — Friday was a sad day for Indonesian democracy, or what has become of it. In the early hours of that day, while most people were asleep, Parliament...
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Latest move by Prabowo’s Coalition undermines Indonesia’s democracy
SEPTEMBER 14 — Disputes aside, Indonesia’s election was largely considered a success; one that made some international observers call the country a role model for...
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Upward battle against corruption in Indonesia
SEPTEMBER 7 — Now that Indonesians have pretty much moved on from the drama and the euphoria of the election, corruption is taking centre stage again in the local...
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Can Indonesians be weaned off subsidised fuel?
AUGUST 31 — The latest trending topic among Indonesian Twitterati is about a young woman who badmouthed on social media the much beloved cultural city of Yogyakarta, because...