No More Forest Fires in 2016 – Good Land Use Management is the Key
Indonesia is seeing a record-breaking number of fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra. What makes Indonesia such a hotbed for blazes,...
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Heads Up, Tourist Extortion in Bali Still Business as Usual
The island’s image as an attractive holiday destination may be marred by a tradition of local authorities taking cash off...
The Rhythm of People Power
An environmental movement against the planned reclamation of water and mangroves for large-scale development in Benoa Bay is uniting conservationists,...
Concerns Loom over Bali’s Readiness Following Visa-Free Travel Policy
Stakeholders are sceptical about whether Bali can accommodate the high number of foreign arrivals that will be caused by the...
Trans-Sulawesi Railway to Boost Local Economy Without Private Investment
The Government will fund the Trans-Sulawesi railway project entirely, without private investors, in hopes that it will pull foreign money...
Justice for All
If you visit the website of Cipinang Penitentiary (http://www.rutancipinang.info/) you’ll most likely be impressed with its flashy modern presentation, which...
Indonesia looks to modernise Sumatra’s seaports to boost economic growth
Sumatran seaports are set for an upgrade so Indonesia may capitalise on increased trade traffic in the Malacca Strait. But...
Activists Say Sharia Law Perpetuates Violence Against Women In Aceh
In light of a growing number of corporal punishment cases and an unruly Sharia ‘police’, activists ask Indonesia’s government to...
Concerns Loom Over Feasibility of Papua Mega Agriculture Project
Experts say Jokowi’s grand rice harvest plan for Papua will fail, as it would require the Government to round up...
No Way Out
Papua’s abundant natural resources are a blessing and a curse. As the Indonesian military’s last remaining place to quash rebellion,...
The Immigration Inquisition
Carrying a photocopy of your passport, KITAS or KITAP in Indonesia may no longer be good enough if you don’t...
East Nusa Tenggara to Support $20B Industry by Transforming into Industrial Salt Producer
Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province holds great potential to produce salt needed for many industries, including those of glass, paper,...
The Teacher Exodus: Why are International School Teachers Leaving?
Teachers come to Indonesia to teach at international schools for a variety of reasons: the opportunity to grow as an...
Indonesia Looks Toward Palm Oil Sustainability in Kalimantan
Palm oil plays an important economic role in Indonesia, but also destroys ancient forests and wildlife habitats via deforestation. The...
Illegal gold mining operations in Kalimantan threaten lives and the environment
Illegal gold mining is ubiquitous in Kalimantan. It poses threats to the environment and health risks to indigenous people. It...
Indonesian Coffee is Heating Up: Is Now the Time to Get in on the Java Trade?
At the end of 2014, Indonesia experienced a sharp drop in coffee exports partly due to unfavourable weather conditions. Will...
Rohingya Refugee Crisis
More than 1,000 persecuted Muslim Rohingyas from Myanmar (Burma) and about 800 people from Bangladesh, most of them seeking better...
Nepal Earthquake April 25, 2015: A Survivor’ Report
I feel lucky to be writing this. Had the course of events only been slightly different, this would have never...
Murder by Death
Australian indignation against the death penalty was never going to save a couple of drug traffickers from the firing squad...
Indonesia Aims to Capitalise on Renewable Energy
Indonesia possesses the lion’s share of Earth’s geothermal resources that can be used for renewable energy. Here’s what the government...
Investor’ Guide to Indonesia: The Most Promising Startup Sectors
Startup business in Indonesia is moving forwards in a positive direction, providing a larger area to be cultivated, whilst still...