Anna van Buchem

Dyslexia, Often Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood

Indonesia ExpatJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJune 8, 2026June 8, 20260

What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences affecting children, yet it is often misunderstood or...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

28 Feb 2017 — By and large, expats in Indonesia send their kids to private international schools. If your family is coming from a semi-developed market with a halfway decent education system – and you earn at least a mid-level salary – private education in the nation is likely the only option that makes...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

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Foreigner Refuses to Pay Coffee Shop Bill in Central Jakarta, Claims He ‘Built’ Indonesia

02 Jun 2026 — A foreigner is currently under the spotlight after allegedly leaving a coffee shop without paying for the food and drinks he ordered on Jalan Taman Kebon Sirih II, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. The incident went viral on social media after video footage, which shows the foreigner throwing a tantrum when...

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Foreigner Refuses to Pay Coffee Shop Bill in Central Jakarta, Claims He ‘Built’ Indonesia

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KPK Detains Deputy Immigration Minister Silmy Karim in Major Residence Permit Corruption Probe

04 Jun 2026 — Seventeen people have been arrested in a sting operation by the Corruption Eradication Commission (Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi or KPK) linked to the alleged illicit processing of KITAS and KITAP permits, with investigators expanding the probe to Bali and West Java. The Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections, Silmy Karim, was...

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KPK Detains Deputy Immigration Minister Silmy Karim in Major Residence Permit Corruption Probe

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Two Austrian Tourists Die After Falling from Suspension Bridge in Labuan Bajo

25 May 2026 — Two Austrian tourists died after falling from a 20-metre-high suspension bridge in the Cunca Wulang Waterfall tourist area in Mbeliling District, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, on Sunday, the 24th of May 2026, at approximately 11.30 AM Central Indonesia Time. The incident was confirmed by Fathur Rahman, the Head...

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Two Austrian Tourists Die After Falling from Suspension Bridge in Labuan Bajo

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Top Indonesian Films for Global Cinephiles

23 Feb 2024 — Time to be charmed by the best of Indonesian cinema but also, educated about all the things that make up this complex, yet diverse nation. Contrary to what our parents might think, films can be a profound means of education. From watching brilliantly crafted films, audiences can discover the more...

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Top Indonesian Films for Global Cinephiles

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Anna van Buchem

Dyslexia, Often Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood

ACG School Jakarta: Nurturing Your Child’s Through Open-mindedness

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