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The Weight of Elegance: Redefining Beauty Through the Matrilineal Lens of the Minangkabau

Donny SyofyanJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

by Donny SyofyanJune 17, 2026June 17, 20260

The Minangkabau concept of beauty reminds us of what the mainstream global beauty industry so often forgets: that true radiance...

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Bali Is Not Closing - It is Restructuring

08 Jun 2026 — Over the past few months, one topic has dominated nearly every investor conversation in Bali: Klasifikasi Baku Lapangan Usaha Indonesia (KBLI) restrictions, Penanaman Modal Asing (PMA) uncertainty, tightening regulations, and fears that the island is suddenly becoming anti-foreign. Social media, as always, has amplified the noise. One viral post quickly becomes along...

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Bali Is Not Closing - It is Restructuring

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Pertamina Launches Smart Ship to Clean Water Waste in Bali

11 Jun 2026 — PT Pertamina (Persero) launched an automated waste-cleaning vessel called the Autonomous Trash Skimmer at Sekeh Beach, Badung Regency, Bali, on the 10th of June. The Autonomous Trash Skimmer was introduced as a more modern, effective, and environmentally friendly solution for managing aquatic waste. The launch event also formed part of...

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Pertamina Launches Smart Ship to Clean Water Waste in Bali

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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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Australian Interpol Fugitive Arrested While Boarding Private Jet in Bali

12 Jun 2026 — An Australian fugitive linked to organised crime was detained in Bali after authorities uncovered a fake passport and identified him through an Interpol alert. The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali has successfully apprehended an Australian national, identified as AP (55), who was allegedly attempting to flee the country. AP...

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Australian Interpol Fugitive Arrested While Boarding Private Jet in Bali

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The Era of Racquet Sports: Why Padel and Tennis are Becoming Social Lifelines for Young Adults

09 Jun 2026 — In a time when loneliness and burnout sometimes go hand in hand with modern young adults’ busy, connected lives, racquet sports have observably helped turn exercise into a more meaningful and emotionally rewarding experience. Not too long ago, sports communities were mostly associated with discipline, competition, or fitness goals. Today,...