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Revisit the 20 most popular articles published at New Mandala this year.

An eccentric—and violent—Islamic preacher has been catapulted to fame in Indonesia after becoming a target of the authorities.

The Court of Justice plays no less significant a role in sustaining the military regime, yet has generally kept a much lower profile than the controversial Constitutional Court.

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front struggles to sustain a dual image of moderation and militancy.

Observations on what many are calling Malaysia's answer to Indonesia's 212 movement.

In its rhetoric the MILF "is forced to walk a tightrope between two extremes", seeking credibility as a negotiator and as champion of Islam.

In both countries, ugly populist politics is a direct result of legitimate concerns about crime and corruption.

A despatch from Brisbane, where an eclectic selection of Indonesian works stands out at the APT.

"Many were emotionally triggered by this part-testimonial, part-theatrical, and part-documentary theatre"

"We are drawn into the lives of four characters, each with a separate monologue"

The play highlights "raw and conflicted stories based on real lives in the drug war".

"Tao Po invites us to listen to four people’s intimate accounts of the [Philippines'] drug war."