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ISLAND
LIFE
A collection of articles and news from the team and the people who help shape the island.
The Last Dugong Hunter
Pamela Ng's Cempedak Monograph - a collection of pieces of writing from the Tulisan Nusantara Writer's Residency Program. Pamela's piece explores the life and legacy of the Riau Archipelago’s last dugong hunter, using his story to reflect on human intimacy with the sea, cultural memory, and the far greater threats posed to both marine life and coastal communities by modern industrialisation.
Pamela Ng
Jan 27
Once Upon an Island - A Historical Write-Up on Bintan by Karien van Ditzhuijzen
Learn about the ancient history of Bintan Island and the Riau Regency
Karien van Ditzhuijzen
Jan 7
Island Life Newsletter: End of an Era - Saying Goodbye to Yogi
Island Life is the bi-monthly newsletter and whimsical musings by Andrew Dixon, CEO and Co-Founder of Nikoi and Cempedak Islands
Andrew Dixon
Dec 18, 2025
Island Life Newsletter: Confession - We Tied a Staff Member to a Mast
The bi-monthly newsletter and whimsical musings by Andrew Dixon, CEO and Co-Founder of Nikoi and Cempedak Islands
Andrew Dixon
Oct 28, 2025
The Selatan Jong Race 2025
Celebrate tradition and community at the Selatan Jong Race 2025, where wind, waves, and culture come together for a vibrant day of racing and shared heritage.
Michel Lippitsch
Sep 17, 2025
Island Life Newsletter: More Turtles than Guests
The bi-monthly newsletter and whimsical musings by Andrew Dixon, CEO and Co-Founder of Nikoi and Cempedak Islands
Andrew Dixon
Aug 18, 2025
Island Life Newsletter: Made the News. Then the Police Came Knocking.
The bi-monthly newsletter and whimsical musings by Andrew Dixon, CEO and Co-Founder of Nikoi and Cempedak Islands
Andrew Dixon
Jun 19, 2025
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