6 Connected Events (2007-2013)

In this post we will examine 6 seemingly random events across a number of years at TBI and show how they are really connected, and what this connection reveals about TBI. None of these stories are new of themselves, but they nicely illustrate what TBI really thinks of its teachers. Event #1  Immigration raids TBI…

Indonesia’s Infamous Palm Oil Sector (Archival)

03 January 2013 Indonesia’s first large-scale prosecution of a corporation over tax evasion has ended with the Supreme Court in Jakarta ordering the palm oil company PT Asian Agri to pay IDR1.26 trillion (USD130.5m) in unpaid tax, as well as a fine of double that amount. Also, the company’s former tax manager, Suwir Laut, has…

TBI Mafia Furious About Money Laundering Suspicions

After weeks of silence, the TBI hecklers are back. Seems that the mention of the word ‘money laundering’ has put the fear and loathing back in them. Typically these slimeballs have nothing to say about the fact that we now have around 30 pieces of documentary evidence (emails, reports, testimonials and income statements) from TBI…

The New TBI: The Sweet Taste of Freedom

The new ‘break-off’ TBI, The B*ston Institute, is proving that there is life after The British Institute. With the dead hand of Luke, Mariam and Reza lifted, the new school is doing well, with student numbers up 30% since the break. Why is this the case? Well, you need to understand this crucial fact. Luke…

Welcome to The Boston Institute, Malang

The former branch of The British Institute (TBI) Malang has now re-opened as The Boston Institute (TBI) Malang. As we told you several months back, unsatisfied with the  performance of Luke Preece and Mariam Kartikatresni at The British Institute, the joint-venture partners decided to end that unfruitful relationship go it alone. And what a great job they are…