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Crocodile Country: How Reptiles Shaped the Course of Timor-Leste

Our correspondent recounts the tale of Lafeak Diak, the beast upon whose back East Timor now resides.

Our correspondent uncovers the memory of something sinister in Semarang.

Our correspondent traces the tracks to Semarang and discovers a pivotal cog in Central Java's rail history.

Our correspondent takes a closer look at one of Madura's contributions to the tapestry of Indonesian heritage.

Our correspondent observes the fishing platforms that silently dot Indonesia's waters.

Our correspondent stumbles upon a site of worship amongst the limestone outcrops of Perak.

Our correspondent in Malaysia delves into the history of the 'Venice of the East'.

Our correspondent in Ipoh ventures around an enclave vividly celebrating Malay culture.

Whilst Indonesia has plenty to entice visitors, it is the hidden depths that often offer the most compelling allure. Here are seven such examples.

Our correspondent in Sulawesi creates a gap through which something tries to get out.