Discovering Cirebon: A Haven of Handicrafts
A mix of cultural influences and media on Java’s North Coast When one looks to Mount Ciremai, with scudding clouds against a sapphire sky, it
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McKinsey & Company in Indonesia: Unleashing the Potential of the Archipelago’ Economy
Paris-born Guillaume de Gantes started his journey with McKinsey & Company 15 years ago in Paris. He mainly worked in New York, where he was
Indonesia Ready to Let Expats Own Apartments, Hopes to Jumpstart Economy
The Government will allow foreigners to own apartments in the archipelago in a bid to kick-start the nation’s slowing economy before the year’s end. Earlier
Taking a Spin in Kal-Tim
Cycling adventures through kampung, rain forest and sandy beaches with the Balikpapan International Women’s Association’s (‘BIWA’) cycling group. In 1974, the Terracotta Warriors were discovered
No More Forest Fires in 2016 – Good Land Use Management is the Key
Indonesia is seeing a record-breaking number of fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra. What makes Indonesia such a hotbed for blazes, and how can this annual
Off With Her Head
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
The Art of Storytelling: Meet Andrew Trigg
Andrew Trigg is the president of community theatre organisation, The Jakarta Players, and a University lecturer in Jakarta. Andrew first came to Indonesia in 1987,
Playing for Rain
What to do when the country is suffering its worst drought in five years and the Government yet again fails to stop the illegal burning
Indonesia’s War on Drugs
Nearly all UN members have endorsed the 1961, 1971 and 1988 conventions on the prohibition of the main illegal recreational drugs. The objective of these
Imploring for Palliative Care, the Chance to a Fulfilling Life
As a paediatric palliative care service, Rachel House treats poor children diagnosed with cancer and HIV in Jakarta. They are currently working on a campaign
What’ App-ening in Bandung?
Seeing Bandung by murderous GPS When growing kitchen herbs, I generally read the packet then enjoy acquiring new knowledge through trial and error. Some people,
Catching a Flick
I like movies that are either funny or true, meaning I don’t generally see the point of letting precious minutes of my life tick by
Heads Up, Tourist Extortion in Bali Still Business as Usual
The island’s image as an attractive holiday destination may be marred by a tradition of local authorities taking cash off unwitting tourists. Bali is
The Rhythm of People Power
An environmental movement against the planned reclamation of water and mangroves for large-scale development in Benoa Bay is uniting conservationists, musicians and youth in their
Medical Anomalies
When well-off people in Indonesia need medical treatment, they often head off to Singapore. Daniel Pope thinks he knows why. When several years of overexertion
Becak Terus: Rickshawing from Aceh to Jakarta for a Good Cause
Back in 2013, we interviewed a man brave – and some might even say crazy – enough to run from Bali to Jakarta on a
Conserving Nature: Meet Akasha Modesta
Environmentalist and nature photographer, Akasha Modesta, returns to make Bali her home after studying and working abroad. You are a second generation Bali expat. What
Ripping Off Refugees
A photo of a drowned boy sparked an outpouring of international grief, prompting some Western countries to take more Syrian refugees; but in Indonesia, asylum
Bali’s Sartorial Species
We all know Bali is full of varied, enchanting natural beauty. Cliffs, forests, lakes and volcanoes adorn this island, showcasing Mother Nature at her finest.
The Royal Palaces and Holy Waters of Eastern Bali
Bali’s nickname ‘Island of the Gods’ is no exotic coincidence. Long before this island attracted tourists, Bali has been home to grand kingdoms with cultural
Jakarta Jive, Bali Blues
Living through interesting times and recording them as an observer, albeit with a strong attachment, offers a value not only for future historians, but also