Leaving or Living in Indonesia? The Choice is Yours
Why Indonesians choose to move out of the country while foreigners choose to move in instead. Every year, people will...
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Finding Stability in a Big City: Farel’s New Life in Jakarta
Leaving his hometown behind, Farel chose to start his career in Jakarta for greater stability and opportunity. Farel is a...
Lestari Sayang Anak: A House Full of Hope in Jakarta
What do you do when your contract as a teacher at the Dutch school in Jakarta has ended? Most people...
What are We Going to Leave to Our Grandkids?
Dutch-born Professor Geert Arend, also known as Gerry van Klinken, is a late-arrival greenie—a person who campaigns for protection of...
This January, Time to Come Up with Your Own Definition of ‘New Beginnings’
Our editor ponders how one should start realistically defining the phrase “new beginnings” and why we should no longer put...
Nusantara Mindfulness: New Beginnings Through Indonesia’s Art of Slowing Down
As modern life rushes us from one moment to the next, Java and Bali offer timeless wisdom on the art...
When January Chimes, It’s Time for Expats to Reflect on How to Live
For expats in Indonesia, the month of January should become less about reinvention and more about realignment. It is an...
Why Clarity Matters More Than Speed in Indonesia
Indonesia is often described as confusing. In practice, what most people struggle with is not the system itself, but the...
Let’s Create Hopeful ‘New Beginnings’ for Children Together with Make-A-Wish® Indonesia
A wish granted, especially during the darkest period of a child’s life, creates a moment when fear gives way to...
Global Citizenship of Indonesia: Applications Open, But Key Questions Remain
Indonesia has begun accepting applications for its new Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) status, marking a concrete step forward in...
Indonesia 2026: National Holidays and Collective Leave
The Indonesian government has announced a total of 24 national holidays and collective leave days for 2026. The public holiday...
Top 10 Stories From Indonesia in 2025
Kenneth Yeung looks back at some of the year’s top stories, another year older but no wiser. August Riots Mass...
Scholars of Sustenance Launches Christmas Food Donation Campaign
Scholars of Sustenance (SOS), a global food rescue non-profit organisation, is calling on hotels, suppliers, supermarkets, and the private sector...
Valentina Maya Sari: The Quiet Power Behind Val The Consultant Group and Indonesia’s Domestic Human Capital Renaissance
A Life Rooted in Purpose Valentina Maya Sari, born in Surabaya on 15 February 1984, has always carried within her...
Saving Sharks, Supporting Fishermen: Madison Stewart’s ‘Project Hiu’ Mission in Lombok
By empowering local fishermen with new skills, income streams, and education programmes, Project Hiu is reshaping both lives and marine...
New Year’s Eve at Yogyakarta’s ‘Alun-Alun’: A Joy to Remember
Contributing writer and expatriate Pramod Kanakath reminisces about his experience celebrating New Year’s Eve in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for the first...
Sustainable Joy: How Expats Can Navigate Indonesia’s Festive Season with Environmental Consciousness
The annual cycle of global festivities — be it Christmas and/or New Year’s Eve — oftentimes brings forth an undeniable...
A Talk with Rambu Ana: Weaving the Soul of Sumba
Rambu Ana dedicates her life to honouring Sumba’s living heritage through the artistry of weaving. Sumba, with its unique landscape...
Padma Resort Ubud Unveils Sustainable Christmas Tree Lighting
Padma Resort Ubud officially marked the beginning of the festive season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, once again...
From London Winters to Tropical Christmas
Contributing writer, as well as United Kingdom native, David Nesbit reminisces about how he has embraced the ‘tropical Christmas’ in...
LAPOR MENAKER IS HERE: Why Every Expat Employer Must Act Now
A new era of transparency, accountability, and digital whistleblowing in Indonesia. PREPARED BY GLOBY—IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PERMIT HOUSE On...