The Fight against Bullying in Indonesia
For many students across the archipelago and around the world, bullying has become a cultural norm, ranging from name-calling to...
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Indonesia’s Solution to the Plastic Epidemic
How ironic it is to know that the disposable, non-degradable plastic products, such as rain ponchos, straws and cutlery, which...
Papuans Tricked into Sending Kids to Fake Schools
On February 17, police arrested a woman for holding seven Papuan children, aged four to 13, at a house on...
Opinion: Eradicating Poverty by Improving Education
Indonesia is the largest Southeast Asian economy with a GDP of 4.8 percent of real growth for the months of...
How to Find a Proper Dentist in Indonesia
Expats need not worry about finding professional dental care in Indonesia. Being patient and diligent enough with your research will...
5 Things Expats Need to Remember About Property Ownership in Indonesia
Here are a few things expats will need to consider when it comes to owning property in the country....
Tips for Employing Household Workers in Indonesia
In Indonesian culture, it is common practice for households to hire help. This may be new to expats and a...
Five Things Expats Need to Consider About Healthcare in Indonesia
Here are a few important things you need to know about healthcare in Indonesia before arriving in the archipelago....
An Expat’s Guide to International Preschools in Indonesia
Moving to a foreign country and raising your kids there can be a big challenge. An even bigger challenge will...
A Centre of Strength for Divorced Women in Bali
Ni Komang Sariadi is the founder of Pusat Kegiatan Perempuan Women’s Centre (PKP) located just outside Ubud, Bali. PKP is...
Rebuilding Bima: An Expat’ Perspective on Resilience in the Face of Disaster
After encountering generous and passionate locals in the historical royal city of Bima in October of 2016, Grace Susetyo was...
Aura Explorers Abusing Girls
Is negative energy preventing you from achieving your goals or passing a test? Do you want to be more attractive...
What Expats Needs to Know About Insurance in Indonesia
For expats accustomed to the extensive insurance coverage they had back in their countries of origin, finding the right insurance...
What Kind of Salary Can a Foreigner Expect in Indonesia?
It’s a common question that many soon-to-be expats bound for the archipelago ask: “How much money can I expect to...
Sensory Integration Disorder: A Misunderstood Form of ADD/ADHD in Children
5-15% of schooling children have difficulties in their sensory regulation to their environment. This means that some children may have...
Has Indonesia Embraced a Culture of Charity?
Across the globe, countries are promoting the act of giving to charity for all kinds of purposes. But where exactly...
Opinion: Saving Indonesia from the Mistakes of the West
Indonesia is a place that travellers speak of as a paradise. Advertisements for leisure travel depict pristine white sand beaches,...
Online Dating Deception
Love and lust, facilitated by dating apps, can make people blind to fraud. Indonesia’s dating scene has changed big time...
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements for Mixed Couples in Indonesia
Most soon-to-be wed couples do not want to discuss how they want to structure their division of assets following the...
Ship Captain and Crew Under Investigation for Illegal Transport of Workers
The Immigration Office has put the captain and crew of KM Bahtera under questioning for transporting illegal migrant workers....
Traffic Accidents Still Main Cause of Death and Health Problems
A toll road crash in recent weeks demonstrated the lack of discipline of some drivers in Indonesia, as a growing...