Bonus: Catching My Teacher

They were taught to obey. But they learnt to resist, turning detective.

Students from a network of Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia hear about allegations of a dark secret at the heart of the powerful institution that shaped their lives. They set out to seek the truth - not knowing what it will cost them.

BBC Journalist Rebecca Henschke joins Asia Specific host Mariko Oi to detail a new investigation in Indonesia for the World of Secrets podcast - a story about friendship, love and who to trust.

World of Secrets: Catching My Teacher is a new audio series from the BBC World Service - https://www.bbc.com/audio/brand/w13xtvs0

This special episode was recorded on 28th September, 2026. Asia Specific will still publish its regular twice-weekly episodes.

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