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...
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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...
Pak Aseni: The Ojek Driver
Aseni was a Metro Mini driver for twelve years before deciding to become a motorbike taxi (ojek) driver. Ten years...
The Un-Laws
Every 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’
Meet 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 Lane
Some 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 Choices
Every 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 Indonesia
Law and development is defined as a study of law and economic and social development that examines and analyzes how...
Jokowi’ Resolution: Must Reduce Traffic
During the 2nd half of 2012, the whole of Jakarta was plastered with banners and posters of potential candidates all...
Nonong and Basio: The Street Dancers
Nonong and Basio, both 47 years old, are not your typical Jakarta workers. In fact, they don’t live in Jakarta...
My Apocalypse
The 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!
At school, seven-year-old kids in Bali learn about the rules of the road; like to walk on the left side...
New Year Superstitions Around the World
In Britain, the first person who crosses the threshold on New Year’s Day foreshadows what will happen for the...
Tri: The Electrical Technician
Tri is a fairly determined young man with a plan. He moved to Jakarta three years ago from Yogyakarta where...
Deskom: The Part-Time Busker Boy
I came across Deskom and his best mate, Aris one hot morning on Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta, as they were...
Beyond The Fringe
The first Jakarta International Fringe Festival is over and what a week it was! Bill Bailey was in town with...
Doing Business in Indonesia
With a population of nearly 240 million people, with more than 17,000 islands, and with a significant political and economic...
Movember ? In your Face, Cancer!
There are two kinds of men in the world: those who can pull off a moustache and those who can’t....
Doing Business in Indonesia
With a population of nearly 240 million people, with more than 17,000 islands, and with a significant political and economic...
A Business with No Future: Shark and Ray Fisheries in Indonesia
Fishermen in Indonesia have been catching sharks and rays for centuries, using traditional boats and artisanal tools. For some families,...