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 more difficulties than others in
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Hijabs Conquer Indonesia Fashion Week
Hijabs of different designs took centerstage in the recently concluded Fashion Week, further cementing its growing popularity in modest-wear fashion industry. Indonesia Fashion Week, which
Tigerair Pulls Out Bali Service Permanently Over Regulatory Issues
It’s official: Tigerair will no longer fly Australians to Bali. Less than a year after its inaugural flight, Virgin Australia’s budget airline pulls out of
Indonesia Upset by Trump’ ‘No Entry’ Order for Refugees
US President Donald Trump?s signing of the latest immigration decree has permeated more than just its targeted seven countries. Muslim-majority Indonesia holds deep regrets about
10 Couple’ Spas to Consider in Jakarta
The Best Couple Spa’s in Jakarta Thinking of how to spend that special moment between you and your partner this Valentine’s Day? A candlelight dinner
Pulau Dua: A World of Birds
There are many ‘bird islands’ in Indonesia that one should not be surprised to hear about multiple islands named exactly the same – ‘Pulau Burung’
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 does Indonesia stand among other
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, palm trees swaying in cool
How Technology Can Mess With Your Love Life
In October of 2016, the love story between Indonesian businessman Pablo Putera Benua and popular TV host and comedian Rey Utami took the internet by
Online Dating Deception
Love and lust, facilitated by dating apps, can make people blind to fraud. Indonesia’s dating scene has changed big time over the past 20 years.
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 wedding. More often, they are
Would a Steakhouse by Any Other Name Taste as Good?
Celebrating a wedding anniversary is only as good as the steak upon which the couple dines. At Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Jakarta, the Clandestine Critic
The Government’ Ban on Gay Hookup Sites
With a newly minted degree in business administration and a year of Mandarin study under his belt, Wandi, 24, was ready for a challenge. And
Roads in Mesuji: Driving or Mud Skiing?
The distance from Jakarta to Mesuji in the Lampung Province of Sumatra is a little more than 400 km away. Last month, I paid a
A Discreet E-Store for Nights of Passion in Indonesia
Intimacy e-commerce platform AsmaraKu aims to be the go-to purveyor of romance, health and wellness products in Indonesia. With a population approaching 260 million, Indonesia
Setipe: An App for finding ?The One? in Indonesia
While the archipelago has plenty of apps that are clearly for the sake of hooking up or just having a one-off good time, Setipe positions
Report: ISIS Exploits Structural Problems in Indonesia’s Prisons
Structural problems in the prison system such as overcrowding and understaffing make it easier for ISIS to recruit, says a new report.
West Java Police Closer to Detaining FPI Leader Rizieq Shihab
The West Java Police gather more evidence to strengthen the case against Rizieq Shihab, leader of conservative hardline group Islamic Defenders Front (FPI).
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 number of traffic accidents have
President Jokowi Responds to Sylviana’s Graft Defense
President Jokowi responds to implications of involvement in the Jakarta Scout Movement graft case.