Jonathan Vit
Malaysian Textbook Tells Young Girls That Their Bodies Could Bring Shame to Their Families
It goes on to warn nine year olds about the dangers of wearing immodest clothing and sitting in a quiet place for too long.
Parliament Just Had to Decide Whether 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Was Too Dangerous for Singapore
The central government was forced to respond to questions about the hit show after a MP tried—and failed—to get a live performance either shut down or censored.
Why Indonesians Keep Leaving the Country to Fly Domestic
Sometimes the cheapest trip between Banda Aceh and Jakarta includes a layover in Kuala Lumpur.
What It's Like to Be a Bride in Sumba, Where a Marriage Proposal Costs a Herd of Horses
We talk to a woman about why she is holding tight to a culture that places a high price on the heads of young brides.
Petty Man Forced Family Members Out of Their Graves In the Name of Politics
We knew Indonesia's upcoming election is going to be intense, but we're pretty sure no one saw this coming.
When You Find 15 Pythons in Your Home’s Pipes, Maybe It’s Time to Move
Suddenly, the bathroom seems pretty terrifying again.
Stunning Photos of Indonesia's Brutal Buffalo Fights
The buffalo is sacred symbol of life and death in Torajan culture.
Robberies, Bags of Cash, and Disappearing Rappers: True Stories of a Rising Promoter
Zaran Vachha, of Collective Minds, is one of the players changing the game in Singapore. We spoke to him about some of the wilder moments in his rise.
Starving No More: Censorship is Opening Up New Avenues for Illustrators to Make Money In Asia
A Sketchy solution to a continued problem.
An Interview With Indonesia's First Gay Porn Star
Fabio Toba tells us "I thought being a porn star would be a fun job before I started acting, but I realize now that it's a difficult job."
How Tattoos Saved These Indonesian Women From Sexual Slavery In World War II
A local marriage tradition in the island of Timor helped these women escape becoming comfort women during Japanese occupation.