I Made Mangku Pastika: A Governor of the People
The story goes that when I Made Mangku Pastika was a young boy, a neighbour hung himself over his gambling...
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Recent Legal Developments
One of the most important things for Indonesian expatriates to remember is that the country’s laws and regulations are often...
The Biorock Project: Coral Reef Restoration in Pemuteran
One of the biggest issues in modern Indonesia is the deterioration of coastal coral reefs, due to many factors like...
Jakarta’s Real People
I don’t know about others, but for me one of the joys of living in Indonesia is its people. Not...
How to Make a Maltese Cross
While I was on holiday in Malta with some friends a few years ago we booked a boat trip to...
Want to Study Indonesian in Jakarta? Few Schools Here May Make the Grade
Finding quality Indonesian classes is surprisingly tough in the nation’s capital. And as interest grows it may get tougher. Back...
Icha : The Three-in-One Jockey
Icha stands patiently, arm outstretched, hoping for a ride to Monas, Kota or another part of Jakarta with the hope...
Canggu – the New Kid on the Block
Canggu Square, Canggu Plaza and AMore Villas are the new kids on the block which have all been built within...
How well do you know your Highway Code?
The Indonesian government updated the Road Safety and Public Transportation Act of 1992 with a more comprehensive act and implementing...
How to Make a Maltese Cross
While I was on holiday in Malta with some friends a few years ago we booked a boat trip to...
Environmental Terrorism in the Mentawai Islands
An eerie undercover video posted on January 28th that shows coral reefs being illegally bombed for catching fish off the...
A Model for Rehabilitiation
The 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 Market
Five local Indonesian wooden longline vessels enter Benoa harbour within the space of two hours. They have been fishing for...
The Unfortunate Anagram
Brian Warken was never going to win a Nobel Prize. He was the sort of guy you watched whenever he...
Indonesian Heritage Society
Located on the 17th floor of Sentral Senayan 1, a square office tower next to the Sogo side of Plaza...
Joko: The Construction Worker
I am sure you have all noticed the huge shopping malls going up all over Jakarta in recent times. Behind...
Left Side, Right Side
Well 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 Bali
Anita 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 Matters
The purpose of this article is to explain some of the main family law related topics in the context of...
Finding Love in Bali
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 Lembongan
The Islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida are synonymous with wonderful coral reefs, amazing surf breaks, peace and...