Nisya Kunto

Nisya Kunto

Nisya Kunto is an engagement editor at Southeast Asia Globe. Born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nisya reports on issues from Indonesia and across the region.

Before joining the team at Southeast Asia Globe, Nisya has prior experience across the industries of publishing, media, lifestyle & hospitality, as well as communications. She has written for FoodieS Media, +Jakarta, as well as clients including Barito Pacific and Sequoia Southeast Asia.

EMAIL n.kunto@globemediaasia.com TWITTER @nisyakunto

Articles by Nisya Kunto

Mar 16, 2023 • 5 min read
Politics

As Indonesia’s elections approach, buzzers jeopardise democracy

As the 2024 elections approach in Indonesia, individuals or groups known as buzzers are disseminating content on social media platforms, amidst growing concern that they are polarising opinion and posing a threat to democracy and free speech
By Nisya Kunto - Mar 16, 2023

Feb 24, 2023 • 6 min read
Civil rights

Civil liberty concerns surround Indonesia’s new criminal code

Indonesia's new Criminal Code contains controversial provisions that limit civil liberties and restrict press freedom and civic participation, sparking criticism from rights advocates who fear it will unduly restrict freedom of expression and human rights
By Nisya Kunto - Feb 24, 2023

Jan 20, 2023 • 6 min read
Human rights

16 years on, Jakarta’s weekly Kamisan protests still demanding justice

The peaceful Indonesian demonstrations known as Kamisan marked their 16th anniversary on Thursday as protestors continue pressing for legal action against human rights violators. President Joko Widodo has pushed for non-judicial resolutions to historic abuses
By Nisya kunto - Jan 20, 2023