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Home to 30 million people, choked with traffic air pollution and gradually sinking; Jakarta is one of the worst capital cities in the world. Indonesia’s president, Joko Widodo, has announced a radical plan to tackle this crisis-ridden city: move it over a thousand kilometres away, to Borneo. This ABC report investigates these ambitious plans.

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Defenders of the Forest

Indonesia | 2021

In Sumatra and Borneo, during the horror of the Covid-19 pandemic, forester Basuki Santoso and land surveyor Feri Irawan encounter a land undergoing destruction. Scientific studies have drawn a connection between the massive deforestation of animal habitats and the increase in deadly virus mutations56. Will corporate interests be tamed and habitats restored? Or will the seeds be sown for the emer…

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Tomorrow Will Be Better

Indonesia | 2021

As the pandemic has curtailed tourism in Bali, the island's ecosystem has had the chance to regenerate. But can a region so dependent on holiday makers survive without the travel industry?

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Selfie Mountain

Indonesia | 2019

The Indonesian volcano, Kawah Ijen, is a notorious dark tourism destination. Tourists admire the sumptuous landscape, while sulfur miners do back-breaking work scaling the active volcano for a pittance.

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West Papua's New Dawn?

Indonesia | 2014

The violent fight for West Papuan independence from Indonesia is one of the least reported conflicts in the world. With exceptional access, this report delves into the secretive maelstrom gripping the island.

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Sharia Showdown

Indonesia | 2014

After 26 years of rebel conflict and the legacy of a devastating tsunami, Islamic fundamentalism is the new force gripping the residents of Aceh. This report gets rare access to the sharia enforcers of Indonesia.

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The Battle for Bali

Indonesia | 2014

More than 10 million people visit Bali each year, almost three times its local population. It is a huge stress on its resources, but with tourism so important to its economy, how can the competing demands be met?

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Crunch Time

Indonesia | 2013

As elections in Australia loom, Kevin Rudd is taking on the refugee issue. But as this potent report reveals his hardline policy is coming at a huge human cost as refugees continue to risk the gauntlet.

Moving A Megacity

Indonesia | 2024

Defenders of the Forest

Indonesia | 2021

Tomorrow Will Be Better

Indonesia | 2021

Selfie Mountain

Indonesia | 2019

West Papua's New Dawn?

Indonesia | 2014

Sharia Showdown

Indonesia | 2014

The Battle for Bali

Indonesia | 2014

Crunch Time

Indonesia | 2013