BSJ Student Advocates for Mangrove Conservation and Youth Environmental Action
Kyungmin, a Year 11 student at British School Jakarta, is helping to raise awareness about environmental conservation through youth advocacy...
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Building Dreams: Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort Brings Education to Southwest Sumba with Bali Life Foundation
Following the success of its charity gala, An Evening of Elegance & Empathy, held on 14 November 2025, Sofitel Bali...
PADMA HOTEL SEMARANG CONTINUES COMMITMENT THROUGH “PADMA GIVE” CSR INITIATIVE
Delivering Sustainable Social Impact from Padma Run Semarang 2025 to SLB-A Daria Adi. Padma Hotel Semarang reaffirmed its long-standing commitment...
I Put A Spell On You
Kenneth Yeung casts an evil eye on love spell scammers. It’s that time of the year again when the lifeblood...
Immigration Inspections in Indonesia – A Calm, Practical Guide for Companies Employing Foreigners
When Globy was halfway through his morning coffee, the receptionist leaned in and whispered the words every company with foreign...
No Permit, No Build: A Quiet Shift Expats in Bali Shouldn’t Ignore
For a long time, Bali has worked on trust, relationships and an unspoken understanding that things would somehow find their...
The Myth of the Foreign Lovers
I used to believe that I was cursed. Not in a dramatic way, God forbid, just a neat, three-month one:...
The Intercultural Love Route
Intercultural love in Indonesia did not appear suddenly but emerged gradually through centuries of trade, migration and cultural exchange. For...
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...
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...