Legal Realities of Indonesian Expatriates – Family Matters
The purpose of this article is to explain some of the main family law related topics in the context of...
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Valentine’s Day
Indonesia’s top Islamic authority deems Valentine’s Day haram (forbidden) on the grounds that it is an infidel celebration promoting sexual...
Tintin in Indonesia
Belgian reporter Tintin is one of the world’s most enduring comic book characters, especially in Indonesia, which was the setting...
Robin Lim, also known as ‘Ibu Robin’
Meet Robin Lim, also known as ‘Ibu Robin’ Founder and Executive Director of Yayasan Bumi Sehat [Healthy Mother Earth Foundation]. ...
Stars over Bali
From time immemorial humans have been transfixed by the heavens. The oldest map of the night sky, found in Germany...
The Traditional Fish Market of Jimbaran and Sustainable Seafood Choices
Every visit to a pasar ikan (fish market) in Indonesia can be an unforgettable experience. Not only for the smell...
The Future of Law and Development in Indonesia
Law and development is defined as a study of law and economic and social development that examines and analyzes how...
Art in Bali – Future Prospects
According to Naomi Samara, a young Indonesian artist and native of Sanur Beach, Bali, the island is brimming with young,...
The Future of Law and Development in Indonesia
Law and development is defined as a study of law and economic and social development that examines and analyzes how...
New Year Superstitions Around the World
In Britain, the first person who crosses the threshold on New Year’s Day foreshadows what will happen for the...
Honouring the Faiths in Java’ North Coast
Being the multicultural country that it is, there are many ways of celebrating Christmas in Indonesia. Even the weather is...
Festive Feasting
If you’re yearning for a festive feast with all the trimmings but you lack the inclination to cook at home,...
Andrew Whitmarsh
Meet Andrew Whitmarsh. The adventurous travel writer and author of the newly released walking tour guide, Jakarta: 25 Excursions in...
Colonies – Dutch East Indies vs. British India
Examining a map of the world, preferably a globe, one cannot but wonder how a few nations, occupying but a...
Doing Business in Indonesia
With a population of nearly 240 million people, with more than 17,000 islands, and with a significant political and economic...
Movember ? In your Face, Cancer!
There are two kinds of men in the world: those who can pull off a moustache and those who can’t....
Doing Business in Indonesia
With a population of nearly 240 million people, with more than 17,000 islands, and with a significant political and economic...
For Whom the Bali Tolls
Finally road users on Bali’s congested southern tip are looking forward to some relief with the construction of a toll...
A Business with No Future: Shark and Ray Fisheries in Indonesia
Fishermen in Indonesia have been catching sharks and rays for centuries, using traditional boats and artisanal tools. For some families,...
Outlook: Indonesian Infrastructure
Solid infrastructure is a key ingredient to a nation’s development. All countries need efficient transportation, energy and sanitation in order...
A Decade Gone and Bali’s Spirit Lives On
It was 10 years ago this month that people’s perceptions of the island of Bali changed forever. The idyllic island...