Most expats who have lived in Jakarta for any length of time will have a story about electricity problems. From sudden bill increases to blackouts, disconnections and unsafe installations, there is much to moan about – but we’re still better off than remote areas living in the dark. So first, some backhanded praise. An Englishman [...]

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Solid infrastructure is a key ingredient to a nation’s development. All countries need efficient transportation, energy and sanitation in order to provide a decent standard of living for its citizens.  Indonesia may be Southeast Asia’s largest economy; its infrastructure however leaves much to be desired. In a recent report from the Asian Development Bank, the [...]

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Women from the arid island of Madura, east of Java, are famed for their ability to enhance sexual intercourse by the rhythmic clenching of their vaginal muscles. Some even take classes in sexual gymnastics to learn this supposedly secret technique, which has been passed down through generations over hundreds of years. Many also use tongkat [...]

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