Yin & Yang: Bules & Pembantus

Feb 18th, 2010, by Dikkiman Sujengkol, 161 comments

The yin and yang of expat men in Indonesia and their love affairs with lower class women like maids and pembantus, opposites attract.

Anti Smoking Campaign, Jakarta

Feb 11th, 2010, by Ross, 79 comments

Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo and the Health Dept have smokers and their families in their sights.

Hospitals from Hell

Feb 8th, 2010, by Ross, 22 comments

How some Indonesian hospitals treat complaints & the poor, kidnapping & false imprisonment.

Bulwom: Bule Women

Feb 4th, 2010, by Dikkiman Sujengkol, 80 comments

The types of Bulwom in Indonesia, bule expat women, and how they fare in attracting local men.

Surya Paloh & Nasional Demokrat

Feb 4th, 2010, by Ross, 155 comments

A new mysterious political movement led by Surya Paloh, Nasional Demokrat, launches.

Interesting Times

Jan 27th, 2010, by berlian biru, 23 comments

A smouldering civil war among the elites, Army power plays, and Chinese scapegoats, interesting times for Indonesia.

Forbidden Hair Styles for Women

Jan 20th, 2010, by Ross, 45 comments

East Java clerics laundry list of complaints: hair straightening & dyeing, pre-wedding photos, ojek driving and more.

Djinn Spirit Impregnation

Jan 18th, 2010, by Ross, 50 comments

A school principal blames his pet djinn spirit for an alleged sexual assault on a student.

Artalyta Suryani & Prison Luxury

Jan 12th, 2010, by Ross, 22 comments

The sel mewah scandal, rich convicts like Artalyta Suryani living in luxury in Jakarta’s prisons.

Holiday Reading List

Dec 25th, 2009, by timdog, 69 comments

Suggestions to while away the lazy holiday days engrossed in tomes of literature, a holiday reading list.

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