Rumour Has it, Indonesia is Ready to Enter Economic Recession
It’s been over two decades since Indonesia last experienced an economic recession. This could once again occur with the country’s...
Observations
The Hidden Benefits of an Economic Crisis
When we hear the phrase “Economic Crisis”, we think of the dystopian world we have all seen in the movies....
Influencers and public policy
-The writer is a lecturer of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Andalas University- The government’s use of social media...
What Does It Mean to be a Good Tourist in Indonesia?
There’s no doubt that travelling allows us to expand our horizons and learn from different cultures. It brings us closer...
Beware – Different Strokes for Different Folks
Two crimes: One involving the death of a policeman, the other a failed attempt at drug smuggling. One criminal gets...
A College Degree May Not be the Key to Your Dream Profession After All
For some professions like those in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths), college is a requirement. But for other professions,...
Online Learning from a Student’ Perspective
COVID-19 has clearly changed everyone’s lives drastically. From wearing face masks, following social distancing protocols, and washing our hands obsessively...
Working from home: A life-change less ordinary?
Efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 have led to dramatic changes in how we live our lives, at least...
Things to Know If You Want to Start Driving for Lyft or Uber
Different types of jobs have their advantages and disadvantages. Many people find it extremely difficult to get a post that...
Leave Your Cars at Home, Cycle and Longboard Instead
The Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, is an advocate for cyclists to use the capital’s main roads. Anies encourages...
Yes! We Have No Orangutans
I was delighted when Indonesia Expat invited me to submit an article for the Green and Sustainability issue. Green happens...
The ?Action? in Climate Action
There is an uncertainty prevailing over the willingness of governments and individuals all over the world to respond to calls...
Top Local Versions of International Attractions
You’re itching to go somewhere, even if it’s for the weekend. Domestic and international borders will reopen soon enough, once...
What’s This ?New Normal? About
The world has changed. Our perceptions and priorities have shifted. We seem to have tuned in to a bizarre reality...
Folding Phones, Lol
In light of the recent introduction of folding phones which, like wireless charging, once sounded like a joke (and continued...
Is Something Missing this Ramadan?
As the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, also known as the Quranic month, Ramadan is about self-discipline, self-reflection, and...
An Expat’s (Atypical) Indonesian Love Story
She fascinated me. She pulled me closer irresistibly no matter how much I tried to pull away. She stimulated my...
Covid-19 and creative minority
By Donny Syofyan – a lecturer at Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Andalas University The Covid-19 outbreak has given birth to...
Top 10 Times Asterix was Relevant to Indonesia
Kenneth Yeung looks at why Asterix is enduringly popular in Indonesia. French comic book hero Asterix was first translated into...
Battling Corona with Computers
During the Great Plague of London back in 1666, a freshly graduated Sir Isaac Newton was locked down in the...
Expats in Indonesia, Have You Hit the COVID-19 Panic Button Yet?
Kenneth Yeung contemplates the credibility of claims that Indonesia could erupt in civil unrest because of coronavirus. “RETURN HOME NOW.”...