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Editor’s Note: This article reflects the personal opinions and experiences of author Aida Greenbury, an Indonesian writer known for her social commentary on gender, culture,...

Editor’s Note: This article is an opinion piece by Ida Greenbury, first published in The Jakarta Post. While workplace safety standards, occupational health regulations, and...

Editor’s Note: The following article is a personal experience contributed by a reader. It reflects the author’s own observations and humorous encounter with telephone communication...

A couple of days ago, I watched a movie called “28 days” on my VCD. Yes – it was the original one, not the economic...

Editor’s Note: This article is a humorous personal essay written by Aida Greenbury, reflecting on her experiences and frustrations with traffic accidents in Indonesia in...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Ida Greenbury and reflects her personal observations and opinions about living in Indonesia during a unique period when...

I love Cinderella stories. So, as can be predicted, like most women my age, I own and have been watching Walt Disney’s Cinderella classic cartoon...

Editor’s Note: This personal reflection was originally written in 2002 by Priscilla McDonald. It is republished here as part of the Living in Indonesia Stories...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally written as a humorous opinion piece reflecting fashion trends and beauty standards at the time of publication. References to...

Editor’s Note: This article is a humorous opinion column written by Aida Greenbury, whose writing became popular for its witty observations about everyday life in...

“I’m surrounded by complete dimwits!” I yelled full with frustration. All of my dogs looked at me. They frowned and put the most annoying and...

A few years ago I headed over to Sulawesi for an unstructured tour. Along my random way I found myself in Palopo, a seaport in...

Editor’s Note: This humorous opinion piece by Ani Greensbury reflects the author’s personal observations and experiences living in Indonesia. Written as satire, it deliberately exaggerates...

Editor’s Note: This article is a humorous personal letter written by an expatriate reflecting on his experiences living in Jakarta in the early 2000s. It...

Editor’s Note: The following light-hearted list was contributed by readers and long-term expatriates living in Indonesia. It is intended as humorous reflection on the cultural...

Just a sample of what can go wrong if you don’t know the laws of Indonesia regarding your children’s legal status… Movie Star Ayu Azhari...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally written as a satirical commentary on people who use “split personality” as an excuse for irresponsible behaviour. Since it...

Editor’s Note: This article is a personal essay originally written by Aida Greenbury and first published in The Jakarta Post. It reflects the author’s personal...

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Editor’s Note: This article is a humorous opinion piece by Aida Greenbury and reflects the author’s personal perspective and observations. It was originally written as...

When after every sentence you say … Iyaaahh! You too believe traffic lanes, stop signs and one way streets are mere suggestions and that sidewalks...

Editor’s Note: This article was contributed by expatriate writer Susan McKinley and was originally published in Kem Chicks World magazine. While Indonesia has changed dramatically...

Every time I have my hair pulled back in a ponytail style, it doesn’t mean that I enjoy showing off my receding hairline. It actually...