‘We can’t be seen as cheap’
Money matters when preparing an upper middle class Batak wedding in Jakarta Deasy Simandjuntak Dressed to the nines: weddings of the rich combine extravagance with...
Rich, fat, and sitting down
Childhood obesity is a growing problem among the urban rich <br Madarina Julia Childhood obesity levels are still low, but growing fast. Madarina Julia...
Evil and wealthy
Indonesian martial arts comics do not flatter the rich <br Gary Gartenberg Tearjerker romances so generically cosmopolitan they could be set in any modern...
Prosperous in the provinces
Friends and connections hold the key to riches in Kalimantan’s Barito region <br Akiko Morishita HA Sulaiman HB, aka Haji Leman Golkar Kalimantan Selatan...
Be rich, stay rich
Why are the New Order billionaires still doing so well? <br Christian Chua Despite the stereotypes most Indonesian Chinese are not wealthy Henri Ismail The...
Taxing questions
If the Indonesian government wants more people to pay tax it should improve public services and stop tax evasion by the rich <br Simon Butt Purify your thoughts,...
Inequality
How much longer can elites hide their privileges from view? <br Christian von Luebke Slums and luxury flats in Jakarta Ian Wilson Indonesia is often touted...
The rich in Indonesia
How do they live? How do they make their money? How good are they for Indonesia? Gerry van Klinken Indonesian opulence: The 62-year old lawyer Warsito Sanyoto and...
Caught Red-Handed: Indonesian Legislator Browsing for Porn!
By: Emma Kwee Once again, the hypocrisy in Indonesia’s politics reached new heights. Remember the story about the proposed ban of Blackberry devices, unless RIM...
DAPOER AISAH: Udang Asam Manis (Sweet & Sour Shrimps) Recipe
By: Aisah Wolfard This recipe for udang asam manis is quick, easy and very tasty. Sweet and sour shrimp are great accompanied with steamed rice and a quick spinach stir...
