Recent Legal Developments
One of the most important things for Indonesian expatriates to remember is that the country’s laws and regulations are often amended and updated. However, sometimes
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The Biorock Project: Coral Reef Restoration in Pemuteran
One of the biggest issues in modern Indonesia is the deterioration of coastal coral reefs, due to many factors like coastal erosion, illegal bombing or
Early Warning Systems – Hope for Disaster Prevention
From earthquakes to cyclones and tropical storms, landslides, volcanic eruptions, floods, and avalanches, no nation is immune from the threat of natural disaster. Early warning
Jakarta’s Real People
I don’t know about others, but for me one of the joys of living in Indonesia is its people. Not the unthinking drivers who don’t
More Mangroves, Less Flooding
Did you know there is actually a mangrove plantation in Jakarta? You probably have driven by it many times and not even noticed. It can
Dr. David E. Parry
Meet Dr David E. Parry, the Soil Scientist, Environmental Development Consultant and Curator who has been a resident of Jakarta since 1980. So David Parry,
The Environment – From the Insides Out
If the outsides are a reflection of what’s going on inside, what does your environment/space say about you? Our actions, no matter how ‘negligible’ they
How to Make a Maltese Cross
While I was on holiday in Malta with some friends a few years ago we booked a boat trip to the neighbouring islands of Gozo
Want to Study Indonesian in Jakarta? Few Schools Here May Make the Grade
Finding quality Indonesian classes is surprisingly tough in the nation’s capital. And as interest grows it may get tougher. Back in 2006, when he was
Once Upon a Sinking City: The Perpetual Floods of Jakarta
It is said that in life only two things are certain: death and taxes. But if you live in Jakarta, you can add two more
Icha : The Three-in-One Jockey
Icha stands patiently, arm outstretched, hoping for a ride to Monas, Kota or another part of Jakarta with the hope that she will meet a
Canggu – the New Kid on the Block
Canggu Square, Canggu Plaza and AMore Villas are the new kids on the block which have all been built within the last three years and
How well do you know your Highway Code?
The Indonesian government updated the Road Safety and Public Transportation Act of 1992 with a more comprehensive act and implementing regulations in 2009. See if
How to Make a Maltese Cross
While I was on holiday in Malta with some friends a few years ago we booked a boat trip to the neighbouring islands of Gozo
Environmental Terrorism in the Mentawai Islands
An eerie undercover video posted on January 28th that shows coral reefs being illegally bombed for catching fish off the Mentawai island of Siberut has
Nyepi: Parade of the Demons
Work has already begun on a mysterious five metre tall creature hidden behind a huge tarp with Styrofoam shavings lying hither-thither. The only clue to
A Model for Rehabilitiation
The children’s penitentiary in Karangasem primarily houses young boys aged 12-18. It is a model for juvenile rehabilitation. Governor Ketut Artha, fondly referred to as
Anibal Oprandi
Meet Anibal Oprandi. The Community Development Practitioner, who arrived in Bail as a missionary and then fell in love and eloped with Putu Arnany, a
Bali’s Sashimi Tuna Journey to the World’ Biggest Fish Market
Five local Indonesian wooden longline vessels enter Benoa harbour within the space of two hours. They have been fishing for yellowfin and bigeye tuna in
The Unfortunate Anagram
Brian Warken was never going to win a Nobel Prize. He was the sort of guy you watched whenever he did anything just to see
Adam Hollioake – Indonesia’ Finest Returns to Java
Hollioake made his England debut in two One Day International matches against Pakistan in August 1996. He led the England A team on their