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Theatre with a Difference: The Jakarta Players
Breaking the monotonous routine of movie-bingeing and mall-hopping, Jakartans have the opportunity to watch a highly captivating play for a good cause. This summer, The
Exploring Art in Trash
From March to April, Singapore School Secondary students worked on the project ‘Trashion ART’ with Mr. John C. Torr, Head of the Art Department. This
Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Daze of Summer
The summer of 1976 was the hottest and driest in the UK since records began, with the months of June, July and August offering little
Luke Stockley | Award-Winning Fine Jeweller in Paradise
Top international jewellery designer Luke Stockley of Jemme Jewellery and Jemme Restaurant in Bali speaks about creating The Bali Ball and how he gives back
Howzat! Jakarta Cricket Season Reaches Climax
Cricket’s history may be lost in the clouds of time, but the future is bright. When it comes to the great cricketing arenas of the
Nepal Earthquake April 25, 2015: A Survivor’ Report
I feel lucky to be writing this. Had the course of events only been slightly different, this would have never been written and my wife
Sex in the City
Police are showing a lot of interest in a high-class prostitution ring that provided actresses and models to government officials, legislators and tycoons. Just don’t
Ralph Klemp | Bali Expats Facebook Group Founder
Ralph Klemp thought up the idea of his Bali Expats group on Facebook almost by accident. As a long-time aficionado of Bali, he realized that newcomers had
Tradition, Tears and Tantrums
For forty-five years, the British Women’s Association (BWA) of Jakarta has been offering community support and friendship for UK citizens and other expatriates. Many strong
The Clandestine Critic | Playing Koi in Kemang
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
Networking with a Difference: Jakarta Business Networkers
If you’re serious about business, you won’t be a stranger to the many networking events that Jakarta has to offer. Jakarta Business Networkers (JBN) was
Opportunities, Challenges Abound for Private Investors in Local Infrastructure Projects
Here’s what private investors who are keen on Indonesian infrastructure projects should consider before moving forward. The Indonesian Government needs private sector help to achieve
Murder by Death
Australian indignation against the death penalty was never going to save a couple of drug traffickers from the firing squad in Indonesia — and that
Seven Days of IT Blackout (and I Don’t Mind)
Nabilia Soenasto is a 12th-grader at the Singapore School, Bona Vista in Jakarta, and was one of the winners in an essay competition on the
Tourists Pick Up Rubbish on Beach in Lombok
Two South African tourists holidaying in the South of Lombok spent the day relaxing and enjoying the views of the stunning Selong Belanak beach. Although
Let the Sun Light Up the Night: Azzura Solar’ Bright Future Program
You would think that Indonesia would be the perfect place for solar energy to thrive, considering its year-round sunshine. However, due to financial, technical and
Deddy the Daddy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
We live in healthy times. For me, growing up in suburban Surrey in the 1980s, exercise was limited to a swift stroll down to the
Save the Children from Hypocrisy
The government claims that its ban on alcohol sales in convenience stores is motivated solely by a desire to protect children. If the government really
Energizing the Spirit Within | Meet Meghan Pappenheim
Meghan is Co-Founder, Director and Producer of the Bali Spirit Festival and lives the mission of the festival through Karma Yoga (selfless service), sharing the
High-energy Fashion is Fighting Fit
Gone are the days when sportswear was for the sole purpose of getting downright sweaty at the gym. It has stepped up its game: we