Meet the Expat

Kristan Julius

Cecilia ForsmanJune 20, 2012September 6, 2017

by Cecilia ForsmanJune 20, 2012September 6, 20170

Bon voyage, Kristan Julius! The elementary school teacher from America with a passion for education and 24 years worth of...

Steve Dodgson

Angela JelitaJune 6, 2012September 6, 2017

by Angela JelitaJune 6, 2012September 6, 20170

Steve, where do you come from? I come from Scarborough (Yorkshire, England). What first brought you to Indonesia, and how...

Gerard Mosterd

Cecilia ForsmanJune 6, 2012September 6, 2017

by Cecilia ForsmanJune 6, 2012September 6, 20172

Meet Gerard Mosterd. The Dutch-Indonesian choreographer with a passion for dance, culture and music. Gerard Mosterd, where do you come...

Klaas Kemp

Angela JelitaDecember 20, 2011September 6, 2017

by Angela JelitaDecember 20, 2011September 6, 20170

Hallo Klaas Kemp! The Dutchman with Indonesian citizenship who first came to Indonesia in 1947 on a Navy ship. ...

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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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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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Governor Koster Highlights Ngurah Rai Airport Traffic Congestion, Calls for Improved Transportation Access

17 Jun 2026 — Bali Governor Wayan Koster recently emphasised the importance of improving transportation access to Ngurah Rai International Airport to address growing traffic congestion caused by rising tourist arrivals. The growth in tourist visits, which has had a positive impact on the Balinese economy, also requires that tourist destinations remain unaffected by...

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Governor Koster Highlights Ngurah Rai Airport Traffic Congestion, Calls for Improved Transportation Access

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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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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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