Open Letter to the Gracious People of Indonesia
Dear Friends, I am writing to ask for your support in bringing to light the truth about the recent allegations regarding the Jakarta International School,
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All For One and One For All
The only thing to expect in the short-term from Joko Widodo’s election as Indonesia’s seventh president is uncertainty, largely because the losing contestant, Prabowo Subianto,
Daisy Luck Strikes Again
I love the way the Indonesian language and the English language have blended over the years. For example, many non-Indonesians would have heard of the
Pilius, the Dayak Kenyah Elder
Dayak Pilius was born in paradise, in a place called Long Saan, deep in the heart of North Borneo. I interviewed Pilius recently in Setulang,
Casting for Sex & Money
There’s no shortage of women eager to become Indonesia’s next top celebrity. One conman took advantage of this hunger for fame by promising movie roles
Rainforests on the BRINCC: Barito River Initiative for Nature Conservation and Communities
Borneo, the largest island in Asia and the third largest in the world, is home to ancient rainforests that are 140 million years old, making
Surabaya: Beyond Expectations
Look in a travel guide and the description of Surabaya won’t exactly allure you. For many years Lonely Planet described the city as one of
The Big Drink
It was breaking point for Jakarta. Days of torrential rain and years of incompetent urban planning were about to exact a terrible toll upon the
MTE Richard Daguise, the French CEO of Mesa Hotels & Resorts
Where are you originally from? Why the move to Indonesia? Am originally from France. After several years spent in London following my degree in France,
Meet Deborah Gabinetti
Originally from Springfield, Massachusetts, Deborah is the founder of the Bali Film Centre, an international film promotion board to ensure foreign production companies receive professional
Fitriyanti Dahlia: Specializing in Biography
Writing a biography is very challenging. Not only does it include issues of access and information—length and depth—but it also risks exaggerating a subject’s importance.
Dining with the Stars
Jakarta is a huge metropolis that keeps growing in superficies but also in altitude, and when you rise above the ground floor, it is a
Elsie Mullers, Director of Marketing, Product Development, and International Business Development at PT Eatertainment Indonesia
This issue’s Business Profile, we meet an entrepreneurial woman, Elsie Mullers, who is the Director of Marketing, Product Development and International Business Development at PT
Contemporary Photography in Bali
Step inside any reputable bookstore in Bali and your eyes are quickly seduced by glossy, colourful images adorning the covers of magazines and books praising
An Adventure of a Lifetime: Red Nose Foundation Goes to Poland
American writer and social activist Helen Keller once said that “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all.” And for six Red Nose
Embracing the Spirit of Ramadhan
The Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan is now in full swing. For recently arrived non-Muslim expatriates in Indonesia, it can be something of a culture
Krakatau Sojourn
The mention of Krakatau, located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, arouses a variety of gut feelings to a variety of folks. Ask
All Over Bar the Cheating’
After a tense election campaign marred by relentless lies and smears, the fate of Indonesia is now in the hands of the General Elections Commission
Meet Karishma Vaswani, Indonesia Editor at BBC News
Meet Karishma Vaswani, a well-known face in journalism. Karishma has been the BBC News Indonesia Correspondent since 2009, and was recently promoted to Indonesia Editor
Staying Safe on Your Travels
This is the time of year when many of us are travelling on leave and staying in hotels. I have just returned from three weeks