We all know Sri Mulyani. She is one of the very few very capable Ministers and a person of impeccable integrity. On taking office she has strived to professionalize the Finance Ministry and today it is one of the best Ministries in Indonesia. It is no easy feat because the culture of corruption, entitlement and... Continue Reading →
Why Bjorka should worry the Government
The danger of hacker Bjorka to the Government lies not in the information he purportedly hacked and leaked. The danger comes from the reaction of Indonesian netizens to any news or posts about Bjorka’s antics. Bjorka Check out Twitter and other social media news feeds and typical reactions are support for Bjorka and criticism of... Continue Reading →
Tone deaf, in a very black and white way
Comments that in most societies would leave the audience aghast get a laugh and applause in Indonesia. Even when a member of the audience is the President of Indonesia himself. PDIP Matriach Megawati, when addressing her party’s convention first took issue with Tukang Bakso (meatball vendors). She said she told her daughter Puan not to... Continue Reading →
Plumbing the depths with Eiger
I love the Eiger outdoor brand. Their products are affordable and often of good quality. A sandal I bought has lasted me years and looks like it will continue for at least another year or two. Damn comfortable too. But good as they are in making outdoor gear they apparently suck at customer relations. Here’s... Continue Reading →
Going to town
On the road between Tembagapura and Timika, 2017
Dip
Palau Rinci, 2014
Bali sunset
Indonesia, 2019
General Store
Belitung, 2016
Rainy Day
Curug Bajing, 2016
Repairman
Jakarta Old Town, 2015
Street Food
Old Town, Jakarta 2011
Rock Man and the Crab
Togian Islands, 2016