Indonesia

August 2009

Cartoons/Indonesia
Kompas – August 5, 2009

The road’s only just been built, how come it’s damaged already?

Just wait for the next project!

How come such an overloaded truck is allowed on the road?

They were able to “shake hands” and make up.

Is it any wonder we’re always trailing behind?

News/Indonesia
Detik.com – August 4, 2009

E Mei Amelia R, Jakarta – The Attorney General’s Office is again being urged to immediately submit a judicial review over the Supreme Court’s verdict to release Muchdi Purwoprandjono.

Cartoons/Indonesia
Kompas – August 1, 2009

Kid: It’s time to move on isn’t it... so how come you’re moon walking backwards Mr?!

Document reads electoral role, placard reads national stability.

July 2009

Cartoons/Indonesia
Kompas – July 29, 2009

1st Man: Free schooling for all...

2nd Man: Free? Isn’t it getting more expensive?

1st Man: What’s free is the children, the parents still have to pay.

News/Indonesia
Detik.com – July 29, 2009

Amanda Ferdina, Jakarta – Four demonstrations will be organised this morning on Wednesday July 29. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will be the favorite target for most the protest actions.

Cartoons/Indonesia
Kompas – July 25, 2009

Waiter: Barbequed swine flu a la terrorism...

Cartoons/Indonesia
Kompas – July 22, 2009

1st Man: It’s time for us to unite to fight against terrorism!

2nd Man: And not short-lived enthusiasm.

Cartoons/Indonesia
Kompas – July 18, 2009

Kid: Dad! There been another mud outflow in Sidoarjo.

Man: Yeah I’m thinking bout it (Quick count, recapitulation, election commission, electoral roll)

News/Indonesia
Detik.com – July 16, 2009

Ayu Fitriana, Jakarta – Around 3 hundred people coordinated by the Solidarity Committee for Munir (Kasum) held an action in front of the Supreme Court building on Thursday July 16 to protest against the court’s decision to uphold the acquittal of former top spy Muchdi Purwopranjono for the 2004 assassination of rights activist Munir.

Cartoons/Indonesia
Kompas – July 15, 2009

1st Man: Don’t play with coins, remember you could get punished!

2nd Man: It might be a good idea for the law to learn from the coin.