Ruth’ Chris Steak House Opens in Jakarta
The fine-dining steakhouse opens its tenth restaurant in Asia. Ruth’s Chris Steak House greets Indonesia with the opening of its first branch in the capital
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Bantleman and Tjiong’ Acquittal Overturned
Indonesia’s Supreme Court today overturned the acquittal of Canadian Neil Bantleman and Indonesian teaching assistant Ferdinand Tjiong. The former JIS teachers were sentenced to prison
Yayasan Usaha Mulia Helps to Lift Indonesians above the Poverty Line
Quality of life is an issue in Indonesia for those living below the poverty line. Although some believe that the country has much improved since
Fielder of Dreams: Jakarta Cricket Association
Nelson Mandela, one of the world’s greatest philanthropists, once said that sport has the power to change the world through its ability of promoting integration.
Art Spaces in Bali
When thinking of Bali’s premier art and cultural destinations, immediately the tourist Mecca of Ubud springs to mind. For those treading the art map, the
Scams in the City: Transgressions of Tolerance
Although some Indonesian transvestites are involved in minor scams, much greater evil comes from bigots who incite intolerance by preaching that cross-dressing is a threat
Hospitality in Action: Meet Malcolm Hines
Malcolm Hines has been working in the hospitality industry since graduating from University in the UK. After working for the Sheraton and Hyatt hotels, he’s
The Straight and Narrow
The neologistic acronym LGBT has been hitting Indonesian headlines this month, as the nation continues its ill-advised trudge towards good-time, thigh-slapping, fun-aplenty, Saudi-funded, Wahabist religious
The Bee’ Knees of Speak-Easies: Bau Haus 1933 Jakarta
Under ground in Jakarta’s Mega Kuningan lies a modern take on the 1920s speak-easy bar, where dangerous cocktails and a vintage charm await. Between 1920-1933,
Sax in the City: PT Java Festival Production
The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival debuted in 2005, staging 146 shows which were visited by 47,500 festival-goers. Arguably the largest jazz festival in the
From Four Months to 20 Years: Meet Kim Hessel
Where were you when the Berlin Wall came down on November 10, 1989? The concrete block barrier, topped by barbed wire and secured by armed
Dengue is Common in Indonesia; Zika is Carried by Same Mosquito
Zika causes only mild flu-like symptoms, but can lead to serious neurological disorders in unborn babies. Pregnant women in Indonesia should take precautions. Earlier this
Indonesia Remains Confident the Economy Will Grow by More than 5 Percent This Year
The Indonesian government aims to bolster its slowing economy by encouraging domestic consumption, increasing government spending, and drumming up investment. With a strong dependence on
Thoughtfully Tasty: C’ Sunday Brunch
In a city stuffed full of Sunday brunch options, C’s Steak and Seafood at the Grand Hyatt Jakarta appeals to both gastronomes and thinkers. With
It’ All in the Mind
Hypnotism – when defined as the act of putting someone into a trance and under your control – is not real. But in Indonesia, many
For Richer or Poorer: Wedlite
While some people have the money to realize the wedding of their dreams, others find themselves breaking the bank to make it happen. Wedlite, the
Beyond Bunaken: Touring the Minahasa Highlands
Divers dig the underwater magic of Bunaken’s world class reef. The biodiversity is unmatched, but even experienced divers needs 24 hours of decompression before flying
Swipe All My Tears Away
Internet dating has seemingly got the whole world by the proverbial short and curlies, and Indonesia is no exception. Sites such as Tinder, Badoo, OK
Could Accountability in Sustainable Oil Palm Prevent Further Forest Fires?
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Green Commodities Programme (GCP) are working with oil palm stakeholders to ensure this sector’s contributions to the national economy
The Kids Went Wild in Batavia
“The memory of things gone is important to a jazz musician.” – Louis Armstrong Joey Alexander’s nomination for two Grammy Awards has created a heightened
Paying it Forward: Meet Amanda Stek and Joel Berends
Amanda and Joel are originally from Michigan in the United States, and have spent 4.5 years living and working in Jakarta. Amanda works as a