SELAMAT DATANG DI JAKARTA! WELCOME TO JAKARTA! Let’s know more about your internship destination J
Jakarta at Glance Indonesia or the Republic of Indonesia as it is officially proclaimed is the world's largest archipelagic state comprising of more than 17,000 islands. The world's fourth most populated country has as its capital the beautiful city of Jakarta located on the North West of the island of Java. Literally living the motto of Unity in Diversity, this capital city of Indonesia practices an enchantment which no one can resist.
Weather The city of Jakarta enjoys a tropical climate. The humid and sultry conditions may become a decisive factor to plan your visit but the cool sea breezes are always refreshing. October to February registers the torrential downpours while May to September is the dry season. Overall, Jakarta climate is tropical with temperatures averaging 28 31 degrees Celsius during the day and 25 degrees Celsius at night.
People Well said as an archipelago country, there are over 300 ethnics in Indonesia with different backgrounds, languages, cultures, tradition and even the way of life. Therefore, Indonesian people are easily to get adapted and relatively tolerant of other cultures. Especially in Jakarta, the original ethnic is Betawi, but mostly Jakarta is filled by various ethnics from all over Indonesia and foreigners.
Religion The first principle of Indonesia's philosophical foundation, Pancasila, is: "belief in the one and only God". A number of different religions are practiced in the country, and their collective influence on the country's political, economic and cultural life is significant. The Indonesian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion. However, the government only recognizes six official religions (Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism) and Indonesian law requires that every Indonesian citizen hold an identity card that identifies that person with one of these six religions. Indonesia does not recognize agnosticism or atheism, and blasphemy is illegal. Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, with 87 percent of its citizens identifying as Muslim.
Languages Bahasa Indonesia is the national language of the Republic of Indonesia. It unites the over 237 million people of Indonesia, whose native tongue may be one of the over 300 distinct languages or regional dialects.
Greeting - Good morning Selamat Pagi - Good mid-day Selamat siang - Good evening Selamat malam -  Good-bye Selamat tinggal (if you're leaving) Selamat jalan (to someone who is leaving you) - Thank you Terima kasih - You're welcome Kembali or sama-sama - How are you? Apa kabar? - Excuse me Permisi or maaf
Communicating - Do you speak English? Bisa bicara Bahasa Inggris? - I don't speak Indonesian. Saya tidak bisa bicara bahasa Indonesia. - I don't understand Saya tidak mengerti.
Requesting Basic Asistance - Can you help me? Bisa bantu saya? - Where is the bathroom? Di mana kamar kecil? - Where is . . . Di mana . . . - How much is this? Berapa harganya ini? - I want this Saya mau ini. - I want to eat Saya mau makan.
Transportation Bajaj
Becak (Pedicab)
Bemo
Bright orange and noisy easily describes a bajaj. These traditional transportation vehicles became popular in India where they were developed with Vespa and later imported to and built in Indonesia. Similar vehicles are known as rickshaw in Africa, Tuk-Tuk in Thailand and Motor Taxi in Peru. With an estimated 20,000 bajaj in Jakarta, it is evident they are very popular here too.
Becak are widely missed by people who live in housing complexes off the main roads and small roads which are not serviced by bus routes as their sheer numbers in the city prior to the crackdown attests to how widely they were used. It used to be a common site in Jakarta to see becak drivers taking children to school each morning, and women home from the traditional market.
Another noisy little neighborhood vehicle is the bemo, which is used for local transportation in limited areas in Jakarta. Originally brought to Indonesia by the Japanese government as part of a disaster relief package in 1962, the vehicles were never manufactured in Indonesia in as great a number as bajaj or becak.
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Transportation Train The major rail stations are Gambir, Jakarta Kota, Jatinegara, Pasar Senen, Manggarai, and Tanah Abang. During rush hours, the number of passengers greatly exceeds the system's capacity, and crowding is common. Open this link to know the train route :
http://jakartabytrain.com/commuter-line-routemap/ Angkot Mikrolet and angkot (these vehicles go by other names as well) are smaller vans/ mini-buses that serve set routes on smaller main roads. They seat 9-12 people, depending on the type. Fares run from Rp 2,000 to 4,000, depending on the distance. The beginning and end points of the routes are visible on the front and back of each bus, along with a route n u m b e r. F o r e x a m p l e , Ta n a h A b a n g - M e r u y a M11.
Ojek Ojek “motorcycle taxis� began appearing in Jakarta after becak were banned in 1994. Ojek service began as a people's initiative to provide a transportation options for people who used to use becak from main roads into housing complexes.
Transportation Bus All buses have set routes and set fares, but not set schedules. For non-air conditioned bus, you have to pay IDR 2,000 and for air conditioned bus IDR 6,000 or IDR 6,500. Students in uniform pay a lower rate - no matter the distance. If you're not sure of the fare, ask other passengers what it is. Pay the “conductor�, who is usually hanging out the back door. He won't have change for big bills. Buses are the most common transport of the masses. Buses do not necessarily stop at bus stops, they stop wherever they can pick up a passenger be it in the middle of the road or on a busy intersection. Buses do not necessarily come to a complete stop for passengers to get off and on. So be careful as to which foot you step off the bus with! Check the list & destination of bus here : http://organisasi.org/ trayek_bis_dan_angkutan_umum_dalam_kota_dki_jakarta_dan_sekitarnya_jakarta_depok_bogor_ tangerang_bekasi_cikarang
Trans Jakarta
TransJakarta is a bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was the first BRT system in Southern and Southeast Asia. TransJakarta was designed to provide Jakarta citizens with a fast public transportation system to help reduce rush hour traffic where the buses run in special lanes.Currently, TransJakarta has the world's longest BRT routes with 172 km system length and has more than 520 buses in operation. The cost of a TransJakarta ticket Rp. 3,500 (about US 40 cents) per trip, or Rp 2,000 ($0.22) at concessional times (05.00a.m. to 07.00a.m.). Passengers who change direction or who transit to another corridor do not need to pay again provided they do not exit the shelter, except at end of the routes. You can check the TransJakarta route here : http://www.transjakarta.co.id/peta_rute.php
Food Indonesian cuisine is diverse in part because Indonesia is composed of approximately 6,000 populated islands. Besides, Indonesian people always eat rice as staple food, many regional cuisines exist, often based upon cultural and foreign influences. Anticipate if you can not eat SPICY because Indonesian people mostly love spicy foods. Indonesian cuisine varies greatly by region and has many different influences. Throughout its history, Indonesia has been involved in trade due to its location and natural resources. Additionally, Indonesia’s indigenous techniques and ingredients were influenced by India, the Middle East, China, and finally Europe. Some popular Indonesian dishes such as nasi goreng, gado-gado, karedok, martabake, sate, rendang and soto are ubiquitous in the country and considered as Indonesian national dishes.
Tourism places in Jakarta Cathedral Jakarta Cathedral (Indonesian: Gereja Katedral Jakarta) is a Roman Catholic Cathedral in Jakarta, Indonesia. Its official name is Gereja Santa Maria Pelindung Diangkat Ke Surga (from Dutch, De Kerk van Onze Lieve Vrouwe ten Hemelopneming, in English: The Church of Our Lady of Assumption). This current cathedral was consecrated in 1901 and built in the neo-gothic style, a common architectural style to build churches at that time. The Jakarta Cathedral is located in Central Jakarta , it is stood right in the front of Istiqlal Mosque. Istiqlal Istiqlal Mosque, or Masjid Istiqlal, (Independence Mosque) in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia in terms of capacity to accommodate people and building structure. This national mosque of Indonesia was built to commemorate Indonesian independence, as nation's gratitude for God's blessings; the independence of Indonesia. Therefore the national mosque of Indonesia was named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "Independence".
Tourism Places Monas Monas, acronym from Monumen Nasional (National Monument). As a symbol of the Nations, which building at 1960’s. The design was simple, an obelisk from Italian marble, about 137 metres height with pure glittering ingot (gold) on the top. This design is reflecting the eternally flame -– symbol of our passion and optimism in facing the freedom as a Nation. At the bottom of the monument, we can find National Heritage Museum, which contents first National flag, handmade by Mrs. Fatmawati -- wife of President Soekarno at Independence Day, August 17th, 1945. An elevator takes one to the observation platform, which commands a bird'seye view of the cityscape; dramatic, though rarely clear, views of Jakarta. Admission is free. Elevator to the top: Adults IDR 7,500; children IDR 3,500. Museum Wayang Wayang is the traditional Indonesian art of puppetry, and it is still practiced widely throughout the archipelago. The Wayang Museum in Jakarta's old city houses a wonderful collection of old and new puppets, both wooden ones as well as leather, which are used for Wayang Kulit (shadow puppet) performances. The museum curator is a young and friendly man who has a long history of Wayang making and performing in his family. Since we arrived on a particularly slow day, he staged a short WayangKulit performance for us all by himself. They also sell a few beautiful Wayang pieces at reasonable prices and much better quality than the ones in tourist shops.
Tourism Places Ancol Dreamland Jaya Ancol Dreamland & Fantasy Land Jakarta Dreamland This is Jakarta's largest and most popular recreation park. It is built on reclaimed beach land at the Bay of Jakarta, having, sea and freshwater aquariums, swimming pools, an artificial lagoon for fishing, boating, bowling, an assortment of nightclubs, restaurants, a steam-bath and massage parlors. Daily shows are held at the Aquarium where dolphins and sea lions perform. The Ancol complex includes a Marina, Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy Land), a golf course, hotels and a drive-in theater. The 'PasarSeni' or art market has a varied collection of Indonesian handicraft, paintings and souvenirs on sale. Thousand Islands (Pulau Seribu) Consisting of almost 128 small islands located in the Bay of Jakarta in the Java Sea. Most of these are inhabited and can be reach in about 1 - 2 hours from Marina Ancol by ferry or by chartered board. The surrounding reefs are home to a wide variety of fishes, making Pulau Seribu an ideal spot for diving, Snorkeling and fishing. Some of the islands is this group developed for tourism are Pulau Tidung, Bidadari, Pulau Ayer, Sepa, Coconut, Pelangi, Bira, Macan, Kul-kul and Pulau Putri. There are also cabins for tourists, besides golden beaches fringed with coconut palms.
Tourism Places (Bali) - Padang-Padang Beach – Uluwatu Bali. Quite small, clean and little crowd beach because located in the next road of Uluwatu (pict no.1) - Karma Kandara Hotel – Ungasan Bali. Behind of this hotel you can find the beach without you stay there. The price is Rp 250.000 nett. Good place to sun bath (in 2011) (pict no.2) - Potato Head – Seminyak Bali. Restaurant where you can swim and taste the foods and beverages. Good place to sun bath. (pict no.3) - Dreamland – Pecatu Bali. A silent beach and a good place to sun bath - Nusa Dua Island – Nusa Dua Bali. A good place to do water sports - Ku De Ta Restaurant – Seminyak Bali. A good place to sun bath at sunny day and rave party on the night because all DJs and live music mostly perform there
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So, how to apply Indonesian Visa? • Apply for single entry socio-cultural visa with maximum length of stay is 60 days. • Extensions can be applied for and obtained in Indonesia from the immigration offices. Visa extension is granted for 30 days each. You can extend your social cultural visa up to 4 times for a total maximum stay of 180 days. • To apply for this visa, you will need invitation letter from AIESEC Binus University, it will be scanned and email to you. AIESEC Binus will need interns full name, place and date of birth, nationality, and passport number to issue the invitation letter. Visa will be issued by Indonesian embassy within 4-7 working days. • Visa extension cost Rp 250,000 for each extension. You need to tell and give us your documents needed 2 weeks before expire date because it takes at least one week to process the extension visa. By telling you this, it’s your responsibility to be careful of it because any late may cause additional fee per day. This is not AIESEC Binus responsibility.
Accomodation AIESEC Binus doesn’t have any interns flat. Jakarta is a big city, places are far apart, and it’s better to find intern’s accommodation which near to the working place.
A.Host Family Living with host family will be a unique experience and a great way to know more about Indonesian culture. We arrange families which voluntarily willing to host AIESEC interns to stay at their house and provide daily meals for interns. The host family can be from AIESEC or non-AIESEC member. They expect to learn and understand english from you so it would be great if you can make a good communication and continously sharing stories with them. And they also eager to teach you Indonesian culture and way of life. Indonesian people are very respectful to older person. Every family has different rules and values.
Accomodation B.Boarding House (Indonesia: Kost) Many students and employees in Jakarta live in boarding house. Every boarding house has many rooms (1 house usually 8-12 rooms). The facilities of the rooms vary as well. More expensive, more complete the facilities of it. Each room usually has one bed, one wardrobe, one desk, and an air conditioner. Most room have inside bathroom but some boarding house provide common bathroom (1 bathroom for 3-4 people). Sometimes the boarding house provides television and an internet facility too. They also provide living room, kitchen, laundry area, and refrigerator for common use. Before interns come, AIESEC will find a room for you and pay the rent for the first month. When interns arrive, we expect interns to payback the down payment to AIESEC. Prices Room without air conditioner Rp700,000 – 900,000 per month. Room with air conditioner Rp1,000,000 – 1,500,000 per month. Quite expensive? Yup, living cost in Jakarta is high, indeed. J The minimum rent is 1 month and you have to pay it at the beginning of the month
Note : We provide Host Family for every GCDP EP but it also depends on you whether you want to live in hostfam or kost. Let us know your preference through ‘Pre-Arrival Questionnaire’
Living with Indonesian family Meals Meals are taken three times a day, in the morning, at noon and in the evening. The staple of the Indonesian diet is rice. Indonesian people consider that they have eaten if they have eaten rice. Most of Indonesian foods are spicy. Their taste is very strong whether it is spicy, sweet, or salty. Food is a very important part of your intercultural experience, so taste every food before deciding whether you like it or not, even if it looks strange or if you haven’t heard of it before. Try not to ask your family for special foods, unless you have medical prescription.
Treating a Guest Indonesian people always try to make their guest to be convenient. So, you might be treated as a guest in the family that they always want to ensure that you feel convenient
Indonesian House
Parent-Children Relationship
Most of Indonesian family lives in a house rather than an a p a r t m e n t . Commonly, you have to take off your shoes when entering the h o u s e . Yo u a r e supposed to dress appropriately in the house.
In some families, university students are yet to be considered as adults. Parents consider their responsibility to protect and guide their children while they are dependent. Most of families have a curfew for their children. If you are considered to have that curfew, please always keep your curfew
Family Occasions
Indonesian people often gather with their big family. If they ask you to join t h e f a m i l y gathering, it is better to you to join because it means that they want introduce you to their big family and they want you to be a part of their big family.
BATHROOM and TOILET Even though hotels, office buildings, malls, already use modern bathroom and toilets, you still may find Indonesian typical toilets (squat toilet) and bathrooms (without shower but using water tank and water scooper). The squat toilet has a water seal like most modern ceramic toilets; you can clean up and flush with water scooped from the water tank or bucket with the Most Indonesian don’t use water scooper. toilet paper, they usually use water. There are still many public toilets which doesn’t provide toilet paper. Tips: bring your own toilet paper When bathing one pours and splashes water over oneself Many houses don’t have water from the main water heater. Because of the hot tank using the water weather Indonesian usually use scooper cold water
Clothes In business circles, wearing a formal shirt with pants/skirt is the norm for both men and women. For GCDP interns, some NGOs allow to wear casual dress, please ask your co-workers or QnS Manager what kind of clothes is suitable for the NGO. For formal occasions, either a suit or a long-sleeved, batik shirt are recommended for men, dresses are suitable for women. As Indonesia is primarily a Muslim country, modesty in dress is advised; remember to cover up if you intend visiting a mosque.
For Girls, Jakarta is very hot but it’s better to wear t-shirt than wearing off shoulder clothes, tank tops, very short skirt or pants, because some citizen would consider it impolite. Actually it is ok to wear these kind of clothes in the malls, to go to special events, or in the cafes. Jakarta citizen are used to see foreigners with these clothes, but we suggest you not to wear it if you are taking public transport like bus, mini bus, or motorcycle, or when you are walking along the street.
DONT’S
Safety for you •Make copies of all your important travel documents: It is better to keep your
contacts at home and in Indonesia well informed of your whereabouts and activities. Also, keep copies of your important travel documents with them for any unforeseeable in the future
•Always drink bottled water and make sure that its sealed.
•Be safe: Follow local laws and keep patience, do not leave your luggage/purse/
gadgets unattended in public places, beware of pick pockets and do not accept packages from strangers. Women travelers should be extra safe.
•Beware of theft :If you’re in a crowded place/public transportation/public places
make sure you don’t keep your wallet in the rear pocket. Keep it in an inside jacket pocket or side trouser pocket.
•DRUGS : Drugs and narcotics are illegal in Indonesia. Please do not carry any on
your trip to Indonesia. If you are caught with anything illegal AIESEC will not be responsible for any of your actions.
•ALCOHOL : Consumption of alcohol is legal( above 21 years old). But most of
citizens are muslim, they don’t drink alcohol. So we advise you not to drink alcohol in public places unless it’s a bar or convenience store like 7-eleven.
AIESEC LC BINUS ICX’S GCDP! ¡ Previous Project ¡ Indonesia Bisa STOP HIV/AIDS Winter 2012 ¡ ReAct Care for Children Summer 2012 ¡ Save a teen save our future, HIV Project Winter 2013 ¡ Change your Habit or Climate Change Project Winter 2013 ¡ Upcoming Project Winter 2014 ¡ PBOX Environment ”Change your habit or Climate change” ¡ PBOX HIV/AIDS “Beware with it not the people with it ” ¡ Upcoming Project Summer 2014 ¡ PBOX Culture and Tourism “Explore exotic Jakarta!” ¡ PBOX Children “Crayons of Future”
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“ReAct children project is a good and meaningful project, they give me chance to make some changes. I love kids and all the aiesecers!� - Florence Hong, EP from China
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“I never forget Jakarta, my experience there it was over my expectation. Go to many school and met many enthusiastic students and also visited many places, really blessed with this gift” – Simone Sapia, EP from Italy
How to contact AIESEC BINUS? Renda Celona LCVP ICX GCDP AIESEC BINUS University +6282112933888 / +6281280206949 renda.celona@aiesec.net / renda.celona@hotmail.com
Muhammad Rizky Fyanka Nasution LCP AIESEC BINUS University +6283872380701 fyanka.nasution@aiesec.net / fyankanasution@gmail.com