Foreign Property Ownership Under the Magnifying Glass in Indonesia
The government says it will survey and inventory all land that could be owned by foreigners. The issue raises eyebrows and pulses, primarily in Bali
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Tales from the Kantor Floor
Let’s face it: for all the wonderful, awe-inspiring, eye-opening things about living in Indonesia—and there are many, from the jaw-dropping travel to the breath-taking scenery—some
The Old Hands
There is always kudos in the amount of time you have been doing something, a kind of “seniority of time”, as if the longer people
Miniature Trees Made from Waste Empower Women in Semarang
Johar Market in Semarang, Central Java, gets through mountains of bawang putih (literally, ‘white onion’, known as garlic in English) every day. It is the
Helping the Kiddies in Need
Mary’s Cancer Kiddies (MCK), a charity providing financial support for the treatment of children with cancer in Jakarta, was propelled into the spotlight when Scott
United by Running
We are approaching the dry season and that is good news for one hardy bunch of Jakarta residents: the running community. Or should that be
Fighting Remote Poverty in Bali: Meet David Booth
David Booth is the Founder of East Bali Poverty Project (EBPP) – a non-profit organization which has changed the lives of thousands living in abject
Just Visiting
Most expatriates will never see the inside of an Indonesian jail. But should you ever have a friend fall afoul of the nation’s capricious legal
No End to the Stupidity
The perennial black dollar scam is back in the news. This time, the apparent victim is a Navy officer who was busted for drugs. It’s
On the Rise: Meet Ramon Medina
Ramon is owner and boulanger of Levant Bakery in Kemang, South Jakarta. Together with his business partner, Ramon opened up shop in December to serve
Once Upon a Fashion Trend: the Spring-Summer 2015 Rundown
Victoria Bannerman urges you to get on the trend trail this summer with her foolproof guide to the major trends from the Spring-Summer 2015 runways
All That Jazz
“If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” ? Louis Armstrong En route to the eleventh annual Java Jazz Festival, the macet was particularly
Diving After the Mines: A Day in Ratatotok
The soft scent of cloves toasting underneath the sun wafted in the air as my ojek cruised over the lush green hills of Minahasa Tenggara.
The Clandestine Critic | Low-Salt Grill
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
Med Adventures in the East: Bruno Courbet
Bruno, could you please give us a short history of the company? Club Med’s adventure started in 1950 in Baleares, Spain. After a few resorts
An Investor’s Guide to Indonesia | What to remember when marketing to Muslims in Indonesia
Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world. For this reason, foreign investors need a working knowledge of how best to market in the
Bandung’s Asian-African Conference Approaches, as More Drug Traffickers Face the Firing Squad
Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan of the Bali Nine are still scheduled to be executed, even though legal appeals have postponed the executions indefinitely. Amidst
Making the Possible Impossible
Any foreigner who has dealt with a government department in Indonesia—whose offices maintained a 1960s atmosphere of clattering typewriters and twirling ceiling fans well into
OMG Skool is Soooo Yesterday!
These dayz edukashun trewly is a compleet waist of time. Don’t need English anymore cz we alwz abbreviate and every1 understands anyway. Don’t need maths
1,000 Trees Planted at MesaStila, Magelang
13 February 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of the eruption of Mt. Kelud in East Java. This day reminded us of the tragedy that took
Healing Habitats: A Doctor’ Conservation Mission
The Togian islands are probably best known for serene white sand beaches and dive resorts. However, not as many people know of the rich terrestrial