Aisyah Llewellyn

Afghanistan

Afghan Refugee Sets Self on Fire, Others Sew Lips Shut As Desperation Rises

Afghan refugees stuck in Indonesia are staging protests in a bid for quicker resettlement. Some have been waiting for over a decade.
Aisyah Llewellyn
12.17.21
extremism

Extremist Groups Look to the Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan for Inspiration

Some fear the developments could have a poisonous influence in Southeast Asia, which is home to different hard-line Islamist groups.
Aisyah Llewellyn
9.1.21

How Much More Tragedy Can We Take?

What the sinking of a ferry in Lake Toba, last June, says about how Indonesia moves forward after a tragic transportation accident.
Aisyah Llewellyn
11.8.18
Culture

In Indonesia, Many Blame Supernatural Causes for Plane Crashes

What's behind the enduring belief in conspiracy theories and the occult as explanations for plane crashes?
Aisyah Llewellyn
11.2.18
Indonesia elections

Djarot's Big Second Chance Ends In Defeat In North Sumatra

Rival Edy Rahmayadi won the governor's race with a stunning 17 percent lead, according to quick count results.
Aisyah Llewellyn
6.27.18
magical thinking

If You Only Read One Story About a Psychic Treasure Hunter Today, This Is It

Mismanjaya claims he can help you find long-lost loves, cure whatever is making you ill, and even make you rich. Just don't ask him to cast a hex on anyone.
Aisyah Llewellyn
4.26.18
Television

Actual Chicken Rendang Experts React to ‘Masterchef’ Judges’ Take on Chicken Rendang

“Imagine if an Indonesian judge went on Masterchef in Italy and said, ‘Oh sorry, I think the sauce on this pizza isn’t thick enough.”
Aisyah Llewellyn
4.6.18
Indonesia elections

For Djarot, Indonesia's Upcoming Regional Elections Is a Much Needed Second Chance

Djarot Syaiful Hidayat, Ahok's running mate in the 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election, is now campaigning to become the governor of North Sumatra. If he fails, people will lose their jobs.
Aisyah Llewellyn
2.13.18
Science

Why Do So Many People Die From Lightning Strikes In Indonesia?

Searching for answers in the wake of a tragic strike that left two dead at a school in Sumatra.
Aisyah Llewellyn
12.20.17
crime stories

What It's Like to Grow Up as the Nephew of Olo Panggabean, the 'Godfather of Medan'

The city's legendary 'preman' still casts a big shadow over his old community.
Aisyah Llewellyn
12.1.17
Food

The Uncomfortable Truth Behind Medan's Dog Meat Trade

We track down the source of the city's most-controversial dish.
Aisyah Llewellyn
11.21.17
self improvement

I Tried Tightening My Vagina With Some Herbal Drink in Indonesia

"Jamu" also promised to sweeten my sweat, sooth my tired muscles, and just generally improve my life.
Aisyah Llewellyn
11.17.17
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