medan
Indonesian Police Cross-Dress to Fight Crime
In Muslim-majority Indonesia, criminals have long dressed up as a woman wearing a hijab to get away with crimes. This time, police turn the tables around.
Introducing Akarasa, a Series About Food, Culture, and Everything In Between
We're back with another new series made in partnership with GO-JEK.
Djarot's Big Second Chance Ends In Defeat In North Sumatra
Rival Edy Rahmayadi won the governor's race with a stunning 17 percent lead, according to quick count results.
If You Only Read One Story About a Psychic Treasure Hunter Today, This Is It
Mismanjaya claims he can help you find long-lost loves, cure whatever is making you ill, and even make you rich. Just don't ask him to cast a hex on anyone.
For Djarot, Indonesia's Upcoming Regional Elections Is a Much Needed Second Chance
Djarot Syaiful Hidayat, Ahok's running mate in the 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election, is now campaigning to become the governor of North Sumatra. If he fails, people will lose their jobs.
What It's Like to Grow Up as the Nephew of Olo Panggabean, the 'Godfather of Medan'
The city's legendary 'preman' still casts a big shadow over his old community.
The Uncomfortable Truth Behind Medan's Dog Meat Trade
We track down the source of the city's most-controversial dish.
Indonesia's Rohingya Refugees Struggle to Cope With Ongoing Violence Back Home
Images of brutal violence by the Myanmar Army continue to follow the Rohingya wherever they go.
We [Stage] Dive Into the Heart of Medan's Punk Scene
Pitu Room is the beating heart of North Sumatran punk, hardcore, and metal.
We Went to Medan's Wildest Museum and Saw Thousands of Stuffed Animals
The museum's owner says this is all for conservation and education.
VICE x Google: Searchlight - Your Guide to Indonesia After Dark
Welcome to Searchlight, a partnership between Google and VICE Indonesia that spotlights the best things to do after dark in six cities: Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bali, Bandung, Surabaya, and Medan