Indonesian Critters
You don’t need to watch a scary movie to make your flesh crawl, as Daniel Pope explains. A fellow English language teacher in Jakarta had
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Nuts About Cashews: Meet Aaron Fishman
East Bali Cashews (EBC) is stirring things up in today’s business world. From the birth of the enterprise just three years ago, the mission of
Olivier: Dastardly [Dis]Order
Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Jakarta’s dining scene. No spoon is left unturned in the quest for
Real Food by Real People: Meet Brenda Ritchmond
Brenda is the woman responsible for Bali Buda health food shops and restaurants, and is also a practising midwife. She talks to us about health,
Tax-Free Paradise: Lotte Duty Free Indonesia
Lotte Co., Ltd. is a multinational food, chemicals and shopping corporation, which is South Korea’s eighth largest business conglomerate. Their duty free division entered Indonesia
Scams in the City: For Worse
Weddings, an essential rite of passage in Indonesia, remain a source of scamming and discontent. It was supposed to be one of the happiest days
Hammer to Fall: Property Ownership
It’s time to bring out the legal eagles for a look at expatriate matters What with various cable TV channels imploring those with a few
Indonesia’s Anti-LGBT Sentiments are Diverting Attention from the Problems at Hand
Indonesia’s sudden uproar of anti-LGBT sentiment could be a tactic used by the government to divert public attention away from the nation’s real problems.
The Phenomenon of the KITAP
The KITAP: A blessing in disguise and the final gateway to Indonesia There is much to say and much being said about the KITAP (Kartu
Educating a Nation: ProVisi Takes the Lead in Improving the Quality of Teachers
Teachers play a crucial role in bringing out their students’ potentials, yet many in Indonesia lack academic skills. Education consultant ProVisi Education works with non-profit
Bali’s Co-working Spaces
Those ready to abandon their uninspiring home or hotel desks for greener pastures will be happy to know that Bali now offers numerous co-working spaces
Public’ response to new paid plastic bag policy
In a bid to reduce the production of plastic waste, as many as 22 cities in Indonesia have simultaneously witnessed the implementation of a paid
Indonesia’s Bans on Netflix and Tumblr: Is it the Porn or the Taxes?
Following recent bans of digital content services Netflix and Tumblr in Indonesia, entrepreneurs and netizens speak out about the government’s motivations. In recent weeks, Indonesia
Scams in the City: The Punisher
It is often said the Indonesian judiciary is rotten to the core. But there is one Supreme Court judge who always upholds or extends the
Education is Life
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey (1859 – 1952) Psychologists will tell you that the first three years
Education Begins at Home: Meet Kayti Denham
British educator and activist Kayti Denham inspires her students to learn about the world and the interconnectedness of all things. Kayti is a real multi-tasker,
Leading by Listening: Meet Patrick Beck
Patrick Beck is the Bordeaux-born General Manager of Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, an epic property with 695 rooms set on 23 acres of land which opened
Mini-Commis: Children’s Cooking Classes in the Capital
The next generation of master chefs start here. Almost an entire generation of children have been raised on cooking shows from the mildly entertaining to
Government Hopes More Foreign Students Will Study at Indonesian Universities
While education quality remains a problem in Indonesia, the government just made it easier for foreign students to enrol in local universities. In January, the
Mr. Hornby’ Opus: Global Jaya School
Established in 1995, Global Jaya School (GJS) is located in Bintaro, a suburb on the outskirts of Jakarta. GJS is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB)
Safe as Houses: Owning Property in Indonesia?
Expat bars in Bali are treasure troves of secret knowledge and hidden wisdom. It’s where the mysterious oracles live. If you need an answer to