Sumanto of Purbalingga

May 16th 1 comment

Sumanto the cannibal as he is today, at residence in a Purbalingga pesantren. Read More →

Call Like An Egyptian

Apr 30th, 76 comments

The Vice President asks Indonesian mosques to turn down the volume of calls to prayer, as in Egypt.

Sumatra Death Railway

Apr 11th, via THE DRUM, 45 comments

The horrors of the Japanese occupation little dwelled on by Indonesians.

Rock star Ted Nugent disses Indonesia

Apr 19th, 10 comments

1970s classic rocker doesn’t hide his feelings about Barack Obama and his Indonesian background.

Garuda, ‘Best International Airline’

Mar 9th, via Mau Ke Mana, 3 comments

A poll finds Garuda to be the world’s “Best International Airline”, for one month, in Australia.

Foke You

Apr 19th, 8 comments

Three months before he stands for re-election, Jakarta Governor appeals to the youth vote… by flipping them off!

Nyepi Holiday Bali

Feb 22nd, via Mau Ke Mana, no comments

Hints and tips for tourists visiting Bali on 23 March 2012.

Meneer Dahlan Sticks It to Holland

Apr 12th, 6 comments

Plucky Indonesia leaves former colonial oppressor the Netherlands in the dust.

Flying High

Feb 8th, via Mau Ke Mana, 37 comments

A string of Lion Air pilots have been arrested on drugs charges in the last year.

Unhappy Families

Apr 9th, 6 comments

Mixed nationality families still waiting for the 2011 Immigration Law to be implemented, one year after it went through parliament.

Fat Surcharge

Jan 12th, via Mau Ke Mana, 29 comments

Claims Indonesian airports weigh not just baggage, but passengers too.

Lisda’s New Life Insurance

Apr 5th, no comments

The true story of an Indonesian widow’s new life, selling the product that saved hers.

Fly in Indonesia, Get $

Jan 1st, via Mau Ke Mana, 5 comments

Indonesia’s domestic airlines must compensate passengers affected by delays.

‘Don’t Tell My Mother’ I’m in Indonesia

Apr 5th, 2 comments

An atypical travel show visits the country with the most islands, volcanoes, Muslims, orangutans… and the nicest coffee.

Citilink Best Budget Airline

Nov 29th, via Mau Ke Mana, 2 comments

Citilink unexpectedly voted by the public as Indonesia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for 2011/2012.

Indonesia, an “Untapped Opportunity”

Mar 26th, 13 comments

A local expert recommends Indonesia as a great opportunity and export market for Australian businesses.

Flying Monkeys

Nov 11th, via Mau Ke Mana, 4 comments

The ultimate guide to flying to Pangkalan Bun, home of the orangutan.



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