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2 months ago | 
indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au | Elisabeth Kramer
Climate Change is well-recognised as a massive challenge facing society today. It is clear that the political, economic and social consequences of climate change will not be felt equally, not only globally but also across Indonesia. Geography, class and—indeed–gender dynamics will influence how individual Indonesians experience and respond to climate change. But it’s not just the environmental impacts that require navigation.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
businessinsider.com | Elisabeth Kramer
Live music is becoming a popular choice for ceremonies, receptions, and cocktail hours. Some couples hire cello players for ceremonies. Jon & Taja/ Ascent Xmedia/Getty Images For the first time in years, I've had multiple clients hire live musicians — not just for the ceremony either. More couples are having their first dance kick off the reception.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au | Elisabeth Kramer
We often talk hear about the lives and living conditions of Indonesian migrant workers, many of them going to countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and states in the Middle East to find employment. In its 2024 Empowering Migrant Workers report, the United Nations Development Project estimated that 9 million Indonesians are working abroad. With such a large cohort overseas, the rights and welfare of this labour force is a focus of the Indonesia government.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
thebudgetsavvybride.com | Elisabeth Kramer
As a wedding coordinator and consultant, I answer a lot of questions from people planning weddings. One of the most popular is why things cost what they cost in the wedding industry. It’s a fair question! The truth is, there are many factors behind wedding pricing that aren’t always obvious at first glance. Understanding these can help you budget more effectively and choose the vendors that are the best fit for your special day.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au | Elisabeth Kramer
Starting a small business is a challenge in any context, but what about if you’re a foreigner looking to establish a restaurant in Indonesia? What’s it like to move to Indonesia, knowing little to nothing about the country, and then go on to start a successful online food business? What is it about the business context in Indonesia that facilitates or blocks small businesses, especially those wishing to leverage Jakartans’ large-scale online connectivity?
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May 8, 2024 | 
indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au | Elisabeth Kramer
Indonesia has one of the highest smoking rates in the world – approximately two thirds of adults are classified as smokers. This is in spite of anti-smoking discourses and tobacco control policies becoming more and more prominent across the globe, at least in many middle and high-income countries. In this episode of Talking Indonesia Elisabeth Kramer chats with Dr Marina Welker about her new book and deep dive on how multinational tobacco corporations impact the lives of ordinary Indonesians.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au | Elisabeth Kramer
How do religious minorities fare under the constitution and blasphemy laws in Indonesia? The Indonesia Constitution seems to guarantee religious freedom so long as you believe in an almighty god. However, there are many real-life cases where it seems this is not enough. Add to this blasphemy laws, which have existed since the 1960s, and we can see that Indonesia has legal tools that can be easily weaponsised against individuals who express views that fall foul of the religious majority around them.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
businessinsider.com | Elisabeth Kramer
Culture The wedding is about the couple, not the guests. Shchus/Shutterstock This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . I'm a professional wedding planner, and I've seen plenty of bad guest behavior at events. It is your responsibility to RSVP, show up on time, and keep track of your things at a wedding.
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Feb 16, 2024 | 
indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au | Elisabeth Kramer |Jemma Purdey |Tito Ambyo |Jacqui Baker
Prabowo has exceeded expectations to claim victory in 2024 Indonesian presidential election. What do our Talking Indonesia’s co-hosts think about the result? Who are the winners and losers? What were the most interesting aspects of the campaign behind Prabowo’s success? And how did a pack of cigarettes save our co-host, Tito Ambyo, from possible jail time in the Suharto era?
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Feb 14, 2024 | 
businessinsider.com | Elisabeth Kramer
As a wedding planner, I've heard my fair share of questions some guests feel embarrassed to ask. You shouldn't ask to bring a plus-one unless you're a VIP or need one for accessibility reasons. If you already gave the couple a wedding gift, you don't need to bring another to the event. Some bridesmaids are fed up with the high cost of participating in weddings while guests are worried about whether they can afford to attend them.
