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With Government Research, LGN Hopes to Make Marijuana Legal in Indonesia

Lina NoviandariMay 17, 2016

by Lina NoviandariMay 17, 20160

Despite Indonesia’s strict drug laws, a local community named Lingkar Ganja Nusantara (LGN) believes marijuana can become legal and transparently regulated in the archipelago. Saturday

Lifestyle Sports/Health

The Reshaping Scene of Fitness in Jakarta

Rinka PerezMay 17, 2016

by Rinka PerezMay 17, 20160

Until about 15 years ago, fitness options in Jakarta were largely limited to exclusive membership clubs like the American Club and the Mercantile Athletic Club.

Travel

The Thousand Islands – A Hidden Gem

Indonesia ExpatMay 17, 2016June 14, 2024

by Indonesia ExpatMay 17, 2016June 14, 20242

Been to Bali? Tired of the haggling hawkers vying for your attention? Explored Lombok? Looking for a relaxing island getaway without having to book a

Charities

Bagging Mountain Trash

Caranissa DjatmikoMay 17, 2016

by Caranissa DjatmikoMay 17, 20160

Indonesia’s mountains are known for their spectacular summits and surreal beauty, attracting hikers from near and far. Sadly, the sight of litter often ruins these

Business/Property Featured

Indonesia to Make Starting a Business Easier, But Experts Remain Sceptical

Ketut Krisna WijayaMay 17, 2016

by Ketut Krisna WijayaMay 17, 20160

The Indonesian government looks to slash the number of days it takes to start a business from 47 days down to 10. But experts and

News

Indonesia Considers Castration and Death Penalty for Rapists

Indonesia ExpatMay 13, 2016

by Indonesia ExpatMay 13, 20160

In the wake of a brutal gang rape and murder of a 14-year-old schoolgirl in North Sumatra last month, the government is considering serious punishments

Travel

Classic Summer Camp for Kids: iCamp Thailand

Indonesia ExpatMay 10, 2016

by Indonesia ExpatMay 10, 20160

Believe it or not summer is right around the corner! Let your kiddos get the classic summer camp experience at Asia’s first overnight camp, iCamp Thailand.

News

Indonesia Joins Global Marijuana March

Indonesia ExpatMay 7, 2016

by Indonesia ExpatMay 7, 20160

Lingkar Ganja Nusantara (LGN) is taking action to raise awareness about the benefits of the marijuana plant through their campaign #MembacaAlam (reading nature). LGN is

News

Indonesian Police Confiscate Sex Toy Mistaken for an Angel

Indonesia ExpatMay 4, 2016

by Indonesia ExpatMay 4, 20160

Indonesian police have confiscated a blow-up doll from a village in Sulawesi after it was mistaken for a ‘fallen angel’ by local villagers. In March,

News

Indonesia to Be More Vigilant with Foreign Workers

Indonesia ExpatMay 3, 2016

by Indonesia ExpatMay 3, 20160

Amid high unemployment in Indonesia, the country is preparing for an influx of foreign labourers due to the ASEAN Economic Community. The Indonesian government is

Scams in the City

Hocus Pocus

Kenneth YeungMay 3, 2016

by Kenneth YeungMay 3, 20160

Selling useless trinkets under the pretence they contain magical powers remains brisk business in Indonesia. More daring scammers perform simple conjuring tricks to con the

Charities

Peduli Anak: Lombok’ Sanctuary for Underprivileged Children

Caranissa DjatmikoMay 3, 2016

by Caranissa DjatmikoMay 3, 20160

Set amid rice fields on the pristine island of Lombok is a children’s development centre called Peduli Anak, which was built in 2006 to care

Lifestyle Sports/Health

Breaking a Sweat on the Island Known for its Breaking Waves

Rinka PerezMay 3, 2016October 20, 2017

by Rinka PerezMay 3, 2016October 20, 20170

A vibrant scene of yoga emerged in the mountains of Ubud years ago, and now the more rigorous training programmes of CrossFit and mixed-martial arts

Observations

Bali and the World – We Have a Problem!

C2WireMay 3, 2016

by C2WireMay 3, 20162

I first came to this Island of the Gods on my honeymoon in 1988. The marriage did not last long, but my love for this

Arts/Entertainment Lifestyle

Bali to London Blues: Erik Sondhy

Rosie MilneMay 2, 2016

by Rosie MilneMay 2, 20160

London Blues, released on the IndoJazzia Musik label in May, is an extraordinary collection of solo pieces by Bali’s own Erik Sondhy, recorded in one

Meet the Expats

The Island School: Meet Denise Walsh

Angela JelitaMay 2, 2016

by Angela JelitaMay 2, 20160

Denise Walsh is the Head of Bali Island School and has been an educator for over 20 years. A dedicated professional, Denise has worked all

Meet the Expats

Soul Surfer: Meet Bruno Hansen

Remko TanisMay 2, 2016May 2, 2016

by Remko TanisMay 2, 2016May 2, 20161

Current World Champion of the World Adaptive Surfing Championship (WASC) shares his epic story of survival and the power of the human spirit. The film

Food & Drink Lifestyle

Romance Ma Joly

Intan TanjungMay 2, 2016May 2, 2016

by Intan TanjungMay 2, 2016May 2, 20160

Ma Joly is arguably one of Bali’s most famous places for a romantic sunset getaway. The name itself illustrates sweetness, taken from the French phrase

Business/Property

I Heard it Through the Grapevine: Hatten Wines

Angela JelitaMay 2, 2016

by Angela JelitaMay 2, 20161

Hatten Wines is 100 percent Balinese and owned by a prominent Sanur family. In 1968, Ida Bagus Oka Gotama started Brem Bali, a company

News

Indonesia to Ban New Palm Oil Plantations to Stop Forest Fires

Indonesia ExpatMay 2, 2016May 2, 2016

by Indonesia ExpatMay 2, 2016May 2, 20160

Indonesia is moving to ban new palm oil operations in the aftermath of massive forest fires in the country last year, partly caused by the

Lifestyle

Beautifully Bamboo

Oliviana HandayaniMay 2, 2016May 2, 2016

by Oliviana HandayaniMay 2, 2016May 2, 20160

“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind,” the martial artist and actor

With Government Research, LGN Hopes to Make Marijuana Legal in Indonesia

The Reshaping Scene of Fitness in Jakarta

The Thousand Islands – A Hidden Gem

Bagging Mountain Trash

Indonesia to Make Starting a Business Easier, But Experts Remain Sceptical

Indonesia Considers Castration and Death Penalty for Rapists

Classic Summer Camp for Kids: iCamp Thailand

Indonesia Joins Global Marijuana March

Indonesian Police Confiscate Sex Toy Mistaken for an Angel

Indonesia to Be More Vigilant with Foreign Workers

Hocus Pocus

Peduli Anak: Lombok’ Sanctuary for Underprivileged Children

Breaking a Sweat on the Island Known for its Breaking Waves

Bali and the World – We Have a Problem!

Bali to London Blues: Erik Sondhy

The Island School: Meet Denise Walsh

Soul Surfer: Meet Bruno Hansen

Romance Ma Joly

I Heard it Through the Grapevine: Hatten Wines

Indonesia to Ban New Palm Oil Plantations to Stop Forest Fires

Beautifully Bamboo

Starting Friday, Entering Exiting Jakarta Requires Permit Letter

Imploring for Palliative Care, the Chance to a Fulfilling Life

Global Network of Sadistic Monkey Torture Exposed

Top Indonesian News Stories of 2020

Petty : The Restaurant Critic

Indonesia and Australia Agree to Strengthen Cooperation on Immigration and Refugee Management

Archipelago and Bakuun Sign MoU to Power Strategic Distribution and Technology Integration

The hydrogen-innovation engine in rail transport is now running – Poland is leading the charge

Clean Tourism Movement Aims to Attract Visitors to North Bali

Bali’s Newest Tables – June 2025

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