Banana Republic’s Low Fruit Trade

Nov 28th, by Chris, 24 comments

Going bananas; Indonesian trade representatives ask why they can’t export fruit to Australia.

Barack Obama vs Paris Hilton in Bali

Nov 21st, by Chris, 25 comments

Whose visit contributed more to economic/social conditions in Bali – Barack Obama or Paris Hilton? You decide.

Gender Jihad

Nov 18th, by David, 9 comments

An intelligent young woman on the discourse and interplays of how things are constituted and gendered.

Wonder-ful Komodo

Nov 13th, by Chris, 10 comments

Komodo Island and its unique Komodo Dragon have been named one of the New 7 Wonders.

World’s Friendliest People

Nov 10th, by David, 13 comments

Flying over remote areas east has a local journalist questioning the supposed friendliness of Indonesians.

Bikes, Beras, Borobudur

Nov 8th, by Chris, 2 comments

The continuing adventures of competitors on “The Amazing Race” in Yogyakarta.

Indonesia’s Religious Violence

Nov 2nd, by David, 51 comments

Andreas Harsono on whether Muslim journalists cover up or distort stories of religious violence.

All Aboard! Booking Indonesian Train Tickets

Nov 1st, by Chris, 6 comments

The joys of traveling by train, and a new way to book Indonesian train tickets online.

Development Indicators

Oct 28th, by David, 19 comments

Comparative charts of Indonesian economic development indicators, or why Malaysia is just better.

Hot Air Hostesses

Oct 28th, by David, 38 comments

On the legal, economic, cultural and political issues of hot versus frumpy air hostesses.

Indiana Jones and the “Temple of Jakarta”

Oct 26th, by Chris, 10 comments

Young Americans run riot around the scenic spots of the Yogyakarta area in “The Amazing Race”.

Educated Woman’s Lament

Oct 21st, by David, 34 comments

The conundrum of a feminist woman seeking love, and the dismal male specimens on offer.

New Indonesian Tourism Minister

Oct 21st, by Chris, 10 comments

Indonesia Matters welcomes Indonesia’s new Tourism Minister: Dr Mari Elka Pangestu.

Bums on Seats

Oct 19th, by David, 1 comment

State rail company PT Kereta Api (KA) Indonesia takes bold action to force sitting down on trains.

Surabaya Airport Wipes The Floor

Oct 19th, by Chris, 5 comments

Surabaya’s Juanda Airport shows it’s no flash in the pan, retaining its crown for Best Airport Toilets.

Top Hotels of Bali & Lombok

Oct 11th, by Chris, 7 comments

The “top choice” hotels of Bali and Lombok, as judged by Lonely Planet.

Film ‘Position Among the Stars’

Sep 23rd, by David, 18 comments

Scenes from slum life in Jakarta as a poor family does battle with globalisation.

Clean & Green Cities

Sep 21st, by David, 21 comments

City of culture, Yogyakarta, takes home the coveted Green Region awards for 2011.

Best Indonesian Banks

Sep 5th, by Chris, 21 comments

Which Indonesian banks are most suitable for an expat’s needs? Find the answers here.

Upper & Lower Body Pride

Jul 25th, by David, 128 comments

Indonesia ranks at the bottom for both womanly upper body pride and its manly lower counterpart.

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