In the tumultuous years of the early 1980s, a young Indonesian military officer took part in a series of combat operations in East Timor, then under Indonesian occupation. During one military campaign in September 1983, several hundred East Timorese were killed by Indonesian troops in an incident known to history as the Kraras Massacre. As … Read more
ASEAN Beat | Society | Southeast Asia The National Museum of Indonesia houses the country’s most extensive collection of historical and archaeological artifacts. Advertisement A prominent museum in the Indonesian capital Jakarta was severely damaged by fire over the weekend, resulting in substantial damage to its invaluable collection. The National Museum of Indonesia, the country’s premier repository of historical … Read more
Advertisement The events of May 1998 form an indelible chapter in Indonesia’s history, marked by profound struggle and heart-wrenching grief, which continues to resonate in Indonesians’ hearts and collective memories. Although it saw the toppling of the Suharto regime after 32 years in power, this significant turning point came at a huge price. Even after … Read more