Environmental Terrorism in the Mentawai IslandsPhil BriggsFebruary 25, 2013October 20, 2020 by Phil BriggsFebruary 25, 2013October 20, 202001186An eerie undercover video posted on January 28th that shows coral reefs being illegally bombed for catching fish off the...
A Model for RehabilitiationRemko TanisFebruary 25, 2013August 5, 2020 by Remko TanisFebruary 25, 2013August 5, 20200713The children’s penitentiary in Karangasem primarily houses young boys aged 12-18. It is a model for juvenile rehabilitation. Governor Ketut...
Bali’s Sashimi Tuna Journey to the World’ Biggest Fish MarketSeamus McElroyFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 2017 by Seamus McElroyFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 20173 1762Five local Indonesian wooden longline vessels enter Benoa harbour within the space of two hours. They have been fishing for...
The Unfortunate AnagramEamonn SadlerFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 2017 by Eamonn SadlerFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 20170850Brian Warken was never going to win a Nobel Prize. He was the sort of guy you watched whenever he...
Indonesian Heritage SocietyHans RooseboomFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 2017 by Hans RooseboomFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 20172 1352Located on the 17th floor of Sentral Senayan 1, a square office tower next to the Sogo side of Plaza...
Joko: The Construction WorkerDavid MetcalfFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 2017 by David MetcalfFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 20170897I am sure you have all noticed the huge shopping malls going up all over Jakarta in recent times. Behind...
Left Side, Right SideStanley AnthonyFebruary 11, 2013October 20, 2017 by Stanley AnthonyFebruary 11, 2013October 20, 201711624Well if you heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times before, as the saying goes. So get ready,...
Anita Scheeres: Independent Bookseller in BaliQraved TeamFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 2017 by Qraved TeamFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 201711726Anita Scheeres fell into bookselling. Each time she would visit her family in Sydney, she would lug books back to...
Legal Realities of Indonesian Expatriates ? Family MattersJulia TchezganovaFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 2017 by Julia TchezganovaFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 201701982The purpose of this article is to explain some of the main family law related topics in the context of...
Finding Love in BaliKristan JuliusFebruary 11, 2013February 4, 2020 by Kristan JuliusFebruary 11, 2013February 4, 202014155 Finding true love anywhere these days is difficult or it seems maintaining the love buzz is more of the...
Aquatic Alliance: Research & Conservation of Manta Rays in Nusa LembonganFrancesco RicciardiFebruary 11, 2013February 19, 2020 by Francesco RicciardiFebruary 11, 2013February 19, 202002045 The Islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida are synonymous with wonderful coral reefs, amazing surf breaks, peace and...
Pak Aseni: The Ojek DriverDavid MetcalfJanuary 28, 2013September 6, 2017 by David MetcalfJanuary 28, 2013September 6, 20170649Aseni was a Metro Mini driver for twelve years before deciding to become a motorbike taxi (ojek) driver. Ten years...
The Un-LawsAntony SuttonJanuary 28, 2013October 20, 2017 by Antony SuttonJanuary 28, 2013October 20, 20170661Every so often the local English language media throws out a story so lacking in credibility no one could ever...
Robin Lim, also known as ?Ibu Robin?Remko TanisJanuary 28, 2013September 12, 2022 by Remko TanisJanuary 28, 2013September 12, 202201976Meet Robin Lim, also known as ‘Ibu Robin’ Founder and Executive Director of Yayasan Bumi Sehat [Healthy Mother Earth Foundation]. ...
Laugh and Death in the Slow LaneEamonn SadlerJanuary 28, 2013September 23, 2020 by Eamonn SadlerJanuary 28, 2013September 23, 20200619Some friends and I in the fire service used to work part-time as coffin bearers. I guess it was because...
The Traditional Fish Market of Jimbaran and Sustainable Seafood ChoicesFrancesco RicciardiJanuary 28, 2013September 6, 2017 by Francesco RicciardiJanuary 28, 2013September 6, 20172 3472Every visit to a pasar ikan (fish market) in Indonesia can be an unforgettable experience. Not only for the smell...
The Future of Law and Development in IndonesiaJulia TchezganovaJanuary 15, 2013September 6, 2017 by Julia TchezganovaJanuary 15, 2013September 6, 201701405Law and development is defined as a study of law and economic and social development that examines and analyzes how...
Jokowi’ Resolution: Must Reduce TrafficJason HueJanuary 14, 2013February 25, 2024 by Jason HueJanuary 14, 2013February 25, 202401458During the 2nd half of 2012, the whole of Jakarta was plastered with banners and posters of potential candidates all...
Nonong and Basio: The Street DancersDavid MetcalfJanuary 14, 2013September 6, 2017 by David MetcalfJanuary 14, 2013September 6, 20170779Nonong and Basio, both 47 years old, are not your typical Jakarta workers. In fact, they don’t live in Jakarta...
My ApocalypseJanuary 14, 2013February 27, 2018 by January 14, 2013February 27, 20181730The end of the world – that was a very interesting thing for me. I mean who can say, “I...
Ten Traffic Rules for School Kids ? 2012 Style!Seamus McElroyDecember 20, 2012January 14, 2021 by Seamus McElroyDecember 20, 2012January 14, 202111386At school, seven-year-old kids in Bali learn about the rules of the road; like to walk on the left side...