On 4 August 2022 Indonesia Investments released the July 2022 edition of its monthly report. In this report we analyze the latest (and most relevant) economic, political and social news from Indonesia.
Shadow play (typically called wayang kulit) is a traditional form of puppet theatre in Indonesia that originated in the cultures of Java and Bali. It involves a core visual experience for the audience as shadows are created by carved leather puppets that are manipulated by the puppeteer (or dalang) and are projected on a screen using a lamp. The stories typically convey ethical lessons, philosophical concepts, and social commentary.
The micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) of Indonesia are an interesting phenomenon. Why? Well, let’s take a look at three remarkable statistics: