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Bali’s FNPF is Instrumental In Reforestation Efforts In South Central Kalimantan On a recent trip to explore Tanjung Puting National

Kalimantan and over Tanjung Puting Park it is most obvious

and sustainable practices, and empowering the locals to

Park in South-Central Kalimantan and the orang-utan

how palm oil plantations hem in the forest and the adverse

engage in alternative cultures to palm oil cultivation. But

rehabilitation efforts in the various camps it became

effects on the environment are most clearly seen.

they need help. Drh Wirayudha, popularly known as Bayu,

apparent

oil

Worldwide, efforts are being made to stem the use of palm

mentions that what they really need at the moment is more

plantations are encroaching on the perimeters of the

how

much

the

surrounding

palm

oil precisely because of its bad environmental reputation.

promotion and exposure of their tree planting projects.

national park. It’s a sobering realisation to find that

The European Union is now severely restricting palm oil

‘Most public attention is focused on orang-utan rehab and

commercial interests are gravely infringing on the

imports. Hopefully these pro-active decisions will cause a

release’ he says, ‘but not on how to restore and preserve

continued existence of wildlife, of the forest habitat, its

domino effect and other governments will step up to the

the degraded habitat of the orang-utan. There is no point in

biodiversity and the last remnants of Indonesia’s once

plate and do so as well.

rescuing the orang-utan when there is no habitat for them

mighty forests.

to live in. Unfortunately tree planting is not as sexy as the In the meantime, a few organisations are trying to save and

rescue of the orang-utan.’

enlarge the forests to provide sufficient habitat for the

FNPF also wants to promote their volunteer programme as

endangered wildlife. On our trip along the Sekonyer River, bordering the Tanjung Puting Park, we encountered 2 reforestation projects, both initiated by the Friends of the National Parks Foundation (FNPF) which is headquartered in Pejeng, Ubud. These reforestation projects are the work of Drh I Gede Nyoman Bayu Wirayudha who is well known in Bali for his efforts to save the Bali Starling. One project is at Jerumbun, a hamlet across the river from the park where FNPF is managing a project to create a wildlife sanctuary on a buffer zone of 100 Ha. They have established a Volunteer Centre with volunteers from all over the world who want to participate and help the conservation work by assisting the Tanjung Puting is the largest and best known of the national

local staff with the management of a big nursery, restoration

it partially funds their reforestation efforts and would lessen

parks in the province of Kalimantan on the south side of

of some of the degraded land, and protection and enrichment

their financial dependence on donor contributions. While

Borneo island which is split between Indonesia, Malaysia

of surrounding areas that still have good forest coverage.

they are very grateful to their donors they realise they

and the tiny Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam. The park,

The Centre also includes an arboretum, herbal garden, and

cannot totally rely on donations as there is no fallback when

bordering on the Sekonyer River, occupies an area of

an agricultural pilot project as part of a community

funding

416.000 Ha. Unfortunately approximately 65% of the park’s

development program involving the local people.

sustainable income to ward off the danger of having to

primary forest is degraded. The park was devastated by

disappears.

The

Foundation

needs

curtail or even shut down their activities.

fires in 1997 and 1998, and is slowly recovering thanks in

The other project is the Pesalat reforestation site, an area

part to reforestation projects by the Bali-based Friends of

on the northern perimeter of the park.

There its main

If you want to dedicate some time to volunteer with the

the National Parks Foundation (FNPF). However illegal

objective is to increase the size of the existing forest by

FNPF, you can expect to have a fun and meaningful

logging, illegal mining, and forest clearing for agricultural

planting seedlings from the Jerumbun nursery with the

experience while connecting with nature. The volunteer

purposes are still threatening the loss of a natural habitat

species of trees, shrubs and plants that provide sustenance

lodging at Jerumbun is not 5-star but comfortable, clean

that is home to a big coterie of wildlife including orang-

for the wildlife, especially for foraging orang-utans.

and well-maintained, with bathroom facilities and showers

utans, macaques, gibbons, and the ubiquitous proboscis

with running water. Meals of rice with local vegetables, tofu,

monkey whose claim to fame is that it only inhabits Borneo.

FNPF’s goal is to create a harmonious and sustainable co-

tempe and the occasional chicken are simple but delicious

Many other creatures like crocodiles, sea turtles, clouded

existence

local

and the FNPF staff will look after you and make sure you

leopards, civets, deer, wild cattle, Malaysian sun bears,

communities. They support existing orang-utan rehabilitation

are comfortable. This is definitely a good project to dedicate

and even elusive nocturnal animals like the tarsier share

programs by creating secure environments for wildlife, by

some time to and a satisfying experience to contribute to a

the preserve. Tanjung Puting also hosts over 230 species

restoring or rebuilding habitat, and persuading local

wonderful environmental cause. Check out the work of the

of birds, including eagles and hornbills.

communities to protect them.

FNPF and the Volunteer Program at https://www.fnpf.org/

between

wildlife,

habitat

and

the

get-involved/volunteer-in-indonesia/volunteer-inPalm oil accounts for Indonesia’s biggest export commodity

FNPF is working hard to salvage the native forest and

and is assiduously cultivated in many areas in Indonesia,

enlarge the once lush and teeming biodiversity of Central

notably Sumatra and Kalimantan. It is a very controversial

Kalimantan which has been destroyed by palm oil

product as it is noted to be bad for your health, the

plantations, logging and forest fires, by restoring the habitats

environment and wildlife. When flying into Central

of animals, educating the community about the environment

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Restaurant Review

The Mexican Invasion!

Taco Casa is a Mexican restaurant in Ubud. In fact it was the first one ever opened there many years ago. It began in a small space that was full from day one, often with people waiting outside for a table. Recently it moved to temporary premises just around the corner whilst the original site was totally rebuilt into what will be a two level restaurant in true Mexican style, wooden shutters on the windows, and all [see picture].

sprinkle of cumin], Pico de Gallo [tomatoes, onions. lime, jalapeno, cilantro and salt] salsa and Salsa Roja [also with tomatoes but this time with onion, cilantro, garlic and chilli]. This is also a good plate if you are just there for a few drinks. As well there is the now universal Nachos. Mexican is best enjoyed with a few friends, and a variety of plates. Enchilladas are also very popular, a large flour tortilla stuffed with marinated meat or vegetarian, smothered with their special salsa and cheddar or mozzarella cheeses and black beans. Guacamole and sour cream on the side for you to add as you will. The Fajitas are served sizzling hot. They are marinated veggies or meats with onions and bell peppers. Flour Tortillas, with Guacamole, black beans and sour cream served on the side. Quesadillas are often ‘butchered’ in Bali. Not here though, a pair of tortillas stuffed with cheddar or mozzarella cheese and their special sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. Being more Cal-Mex than Tex-Mex there a choice of salads here. My favourite is the Taco Shell Salad [pictured], a giant Taco Bowl contains lettuce, finely shredded red cabbage and carrot, diced tomatoes, and chunks of avocado, pinto beans, slices of black olives and sour cream My order is always with chicken, many cubes grilled and tender. On the side is a wonderful ginger sauce. Not often can you eat the bowl in which the salad comes.

QUICK REVIEW Restaurant

: Taco Casa.

Address

: Jln. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud.

Telephone

: 0812-2422-2357.

Open

: 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., daily.

Non-smoking Area : Yes. Smoking Area

: Yes.

Parking

: Street only.

Price

: Rp. 250,000 for two [+ drinks].

Credit Cards

: Visa, Mastercard.

Food

: Mexican.

Wine

: Very Limited [Plaga only] .

Service

: Efficient.

Atmosphere

: An eating house.

Overall

: Fun, taste and value.

Back in the ‘surfie’ days of Bali tourism, Mexican cuisine was one of the first foreign cuisines to hit Bali, closely followed by Italian Pizzas which were also easy finger food, low food cost and with simple kitchen skills needed. Plus you did not have to dress up to go there! In recent years there has been a Mexican revival, though many of the old favourites have Otherwise there is their Fiesta Salad, lettuce, carrot, red cabbage, disappeared there are many places opening almost beans, red and green peppers, cilantro, onion, cheddar cheese and corn chips, an adobo honey vinaigrette on the side. everywhere, with the accompanying Magarita craze. Many people go to Taco Casa for tacos, not surprisingly. They can be in the most common form, crisp taco shells that sometimes spill everywhere as they crumble as you eat them or in natural form on soft flour tortillas. The tacos as with just about all of the offerings, here they can be vegetarian or with Chicken, Carne Asada [beef] or Shrimps [American for prawns]. Roll the flour tortilla and cross slice, then you can eat it with your hands like a wrap which is what it has become.

The 8 Layer Burrito is with enchillada sauce, cheese and corn chips and your choice of meat. Alternately you can construct your own Burrito [tortilla] or Taco [crisp taco shell] and select your favourite fillings from the lists. There is also a Naked Burrito without the flour tortilla. Surprisingly there are no combo plates but a selection of three different dishes makes a great meal for 2 persons, tasty & cheap. There also desserts if you can handle one after all of that.

A common starter at Taco Casa is their Starter Plate, labeled Chips and Dips. Corn Tortilla chips plus Guacamole [smashed There are now outlets of Taco Casa in Petitenget and Canggu. avocado, salt, garlic and lime via the blender, with maybe a Good taste, lots of fun and very cheap!

Reviews that appear in Bali Advertiser are based on actual visits to the establishments listed, without the knowledge of the restaurants, and are not paid for by the individual restaurants. Opinions expressed here are those of Gerry Williams and not necessarily those of Bali Advertiser. Gerry Williams attempts to write from a ‘typical’ diner’s perspective and, whilst quality of food is the most important criteria overall, value for money is the real measuring stick. Copyright © 2019 Gerry Williams

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Update Graze amazes me. For a café in front of a 5 Star hotel

[Maya Sanur on Jln. Danau Tamblingan] it offers amazing value. In fact it is probably the best value on offer in that entire street. The menu is imaginative and high quality. Start with the Crostini Plate, 4 different toppings, all excellent. Then follow with my favourite lunch dish when I dine there, their Smoked Salmon Salad. The salmon arrives fresh from Tasmania [chilled, not frozen]. A baby potato salad sits on lettuce leaves, large chunks of the house smoked salmon are draped over that and sprinkled with sautéed capers [to make them crunchy], halves of boiled egg complete this so healthy dish [pictured]. They also offer a range of great breakfasts [perfectly poached eggs, a rarity anywhere], their burgers, seafood and meat dishes are all tasty, and most amazingly, budget priced.

with bread crumbs [focaccia or baguette] or milk chocolate with seeds and grains [pumpkin, sunflower, flax white and black sesame]. Then there are the flavoured chocolates, Dark with chilli or Cinnamon or Sea Salt & Pepper, Milk with ginger or coffee. All of their product is attractively packaged, so perfect for presents. But whatever you do, do not leave before buying a packet [or two or three] of Blinkies [clusters of roasted peanuts and salted caramel brittle coated with milk chocolate and dusted with cocoa powder]. It is impossible to stop eating them! Krakakoa already has their chocolate sold in Singapore and throughout Europe, even in the chocolate capital of the world, Belgium, so very serious!

Warung Pondok Madu , on little Jln Jetayu, off

Tebesaya, Ubud, is one of those places that you notice because every time you go past it is full of happy eaters. Definitely local cuisine, but obviously with great value and taste. Their Pork Ribs are popular, as is the creamy Balinese Chicken Curry. They also offer many vegetarian and even Vegan dishes such as a red Cabbage and Avocado Salad. A hidden gem!

Five Monkeys is about to become a burger chain, so far

Krakakoa is the latest Jakarta chocolatier to come to Bali.

The others did not last the distance but this one is serious. Krakakoa presents a high quality range of chocolate products that are quite imaginative as well. Dark or Milk Chocolate, either 100% or blended. They also make drinking chocolate, try their Frozen Hot Coffee when you are at their Jln. Legian, Semoinyak store. A range of addictive chocolate treats include their Chocolate Bark, strips of crunchy dark chocolate

just Jakarta and Seminyak [Jln. Basangkasa]. Their basic burger is just beef patty, onions, iceberg lettuce, tomato and their house sauce, in a soft bun. The Cheeseburger just adds a slice of cheese, Double Cheeseburger adds an extra patty and cheese slice whilst the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger adds a slab of ‘beef’ bacon [why not real bacon, this is Bali!], onion rings and honey BBQ sauce. Also a Chicken Burger and a range of Hot Dogs. Something different, a Philly Cheese Steak, slices of grilled steak layered with bell peppers and onions in a piece of baguette, with cheese sauce.

offer Q-Bags, instant espresso. One of the first Bali Coffee Shops/Cafes is on Jln. Bypass Ngurah Rai at Jimbaran. They also serve breakfast [early morning only], their main menu is Italian based with pastas [fettuccine, tagliatelle, ravioli, tortellini, with a choice of sauces, lasagna and even a Smoked Turkey & Asparagus Risotto. Dessert is Crepes, strawberries and ice cream.

Clear Café is unique! Whilst it is no surprise to find many

vegetarian options when dining in Ubud, most pure vegetarian restaurants that have opened there have failed. The major exception has been Clear Café, even after suffering an unfortunate fire that moved them to temporary premises whilst the original site was rebuilt on Jln. Hanoman. They present vegetarian dishes in a creative way. Soups can be the classic Miso or Tom Yum Goong or a Red Pepper Corn Chowder, or Indian Lentil. Small Plates can be Mushrooms [stuffed with feta, sun-dried tomato, parmesan, garlic and herbs], Summer Rolls [tofu or tiger prawns with mango, cucumber, red and green peppers, wrapped in rice paper] tamarind dipping sauce, or a Hummus Platter. Salads can be Goat Cheese, Ubud Thai [young papaya, tomato, crushed peanuts and a Thai style dressing]. Mains of Cajun Fish, Wraps and Burgers [Veggie or Fish], and a selection of dishes from around the world.

Akar Café is on Jln. Binaria, at Lovina Beach in Bali’s north. It is a vegetarian restaurant and offers many healthy options; falafel, vegan samosas, etc. Many small plates [tapas style] so a great relaxing spot for snacking. Open all day from breakfast onwards. Conveniently located near the dolphin statue. Some Indian dishes and excellent friendly service.

Quintino’s is a brand of local coffee. Beans from all over

Indonesia, roasted in Java, they say with an ‘Italian passion’. They not only have traditional ground coffee but they also

By Gerry Williams

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CANGGU NEWS

Petitenget to Pererenan

Golfers Give Back For A Good Cause

The future looks bright for 12 new Bali Children’s Foundation students thanks to last month’s Marriott Golf Day at Renaissance Bali Uluwatu! Record proceeds raised from the recent golf event will fund 10 new college scholarships under BCF’s ‘Food For Thought’ program. Initiated by Will Meyrick, the founding chef of Sarong Group, this program involves a number of well established local restaurants and hotels including the Marriott Group. The concept arose from a recognition that, despite the tourist dollar continuing to fill Bali’s coffers, the positive impact of this injection of funds does not reach as far as it should! . Many families in remote

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rural communities live in poverty with little to no recourse for a manageable, let alone survivable income. Food For Thought aims to build a pathway for disadvantaged young adults to access higher education and better employment opportunities through Bali’s F&B industry - something that last month’s Marriott Golf Day contributed to in no small way! Amid the multitudes of amazing raffle prizes, silent auctions and lucky draws, there was certainly a benevolent tone to the evening as guests regaled the events of their day during the gala dinner. Golfers and guests then paid it forward with many prize winners donating their ‘spoils’ back to BCF for future fundraising or, (as will be the case with the three TVs) to use in BCF’s education programs at the foundation’s classrooms across the island! But an even bigger surprise was yet to come! Motel Mexicola Group got into the giving mood with a sizeable donation set to facilitate an additional two college scholarships for hospitality students who will also be taken on as interns at the group’s iconic Da Maria Restaurant in Petitenget. The enormity of the impact such funds will have on the future of these youth is not taken lightly. These opportunities are life changing. It’s because of programs like Food For Thought, BCF, generous supporters and sponsors alike that these students get the chance to change the course of life ahead for the better!

Worth Their Weight In Gold Everyone wants a piece of the world’s best beach club. But to be No.1, exclusivity is key! That being the case, new Gold Memberships at Finns are in limited supply. With less than 30 left up for grabs, it’s time to sign up and reap the rewards of a Finns Gold Membership. Finns Rec Club has everything you need to stay healthy, happy and entertained. Gold Card members enjoy access to Finns Fitness Centre along with a choice of classes, social team sports, 25m lap pool, water park and locker rooms. Make the most of Finns Food & Beverage with 15% Gold Membership discounts on food and beverages and up to 50% off food on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sunday nights. Take the free shuttle to Finns Beach Club and Finns VIP and receive preferential members treatment with a free day bed and

towel or go next door to Finns VIP for a complimentary coffee from 10am ’til noon, fruit skewers every afternoon plus Balian mineral water, face mist and sunscreen all day long! Add to that speedy WiFi, locker room facilities and 15% off Food & Beverage and you’d have to agree, Finns Beach Club and VIP is where you’ll want to be. Gold memberships are ideal for singles or families but availability of new memberships is limited with less than 30 remaining. Once these are sold and quotas reached, they won’t be offered again until an existing Gold membership becomes available! Email membership@finnsbali.com today for details. But hurry, once Finns unveils their new and improved VIP facilities in May, there’s sure to be a Gold Rush!

Canggu News submissions for future editions are welcome to be emailed to: canggueditor@yahoo.com If you are submitting information about a future event, please be sure to provide accurate details regarding time and place and include pictures where relevant.

Spa Dates for Mums and Minis Making time for a massage might sound like a cinch when you’re in Bali but it’s surprising how many people don’t bother to book themselves in for this kind of ‘me time’! With Mother’s Day in mind, Body Temple Spa Bali has come up with a special deal that encourages everyone to take time out… including the kids! Running from May 11 (just in time for Mother’s Day May 12!) until May 19, Body Temple Spa are offering a free mani OR pedi for one adult AND one child with every 90 minute massage booking! The only catch is that you’ll have to set aside a bit more ‘me time’ to fit it all in as the mani/pedi deal must be redeemed on the day of the massage. Book Mum in for 90 minutes of quiet relaxation and then book in for two times the sparkle on your tips and toes! Of course, if massages aren’t Mum’s thing, Body Temple Spa also has a heap of gift packs featuring their signature face and body products and the staff can customise the perfect gift to suit her needs. Body Temple also offer gift vouchers so that Mum can choose a combo of spa services that she’d like most! Remember, Finns members are entitled to their usual discounts off all spa services, except for the May Mani/Pedi deal - already heavily reduced! Make it a spa date with Mum in May and book today. See more on the website: bodytemplebali.com or phone: +62 361 8483939 +62 361 474 1019

Mum’s The Word on Sunday May 12th Already a Sunday staple in the ‘Gu, Bistro C will be again be carving up serves of their famous roasts for Mother’s Day, May 12 and there’s a free glass of bubbly for mum too!

Opt for the meal only at RP 115,000 for children (3 - 12) and adults RP 225,000 or choose the Roast N Splash package for RP 345,000 and RP 575,000 respectively.

Choose from succulent roast beef, chicken or pork and there are tasty vegetarian options available too.

There’s even a Roast n Splash package for those over 60 at just RP 225,000. No-one’s ever too old for a bit of slide action!

Starting from 11am, make Mother’s Day a ‘dishes free’ affair and head to Finns Rec Club for a family day out. Not just an escape from the kitchen, Finns is all over entertainment options for the kids as well. Grown ups, recline, wine and dine as young ones wear out some excess energy on the free activities.

Book now at finnsrecclub.com or email concierge@finnsbali.com or WhatsApp +62 812 3934 9170

Do her a REAL favour and send the kids to Splash Waterpark or book little ones into Cubby House Kids Club and treat Mum to a child free hour or three!

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Old Friends Coffee is a small roastery and café that opened in Nyuh Kuning village, near Ubud, in 2016. Old Friends is owned and managed by I Made Sipil (Made) who is a third-generation member of a coffee-growing family in Belantih, Kintamani, in the highlands of northern Bali.

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Made said that originally he wasn’t interested in the family business. He left home in 1999 to take an English course in Denpasar, and started working as a tour guide in Nusa Dua. He said his uncle, who managed the family coffee farm together with Made’s grandfather, always told Made that the way land is farmed is very important; that farmers should work together with Nature, using traditional farming techniques and not try to modernise farms and get maximum output and profit, which can often exhaust the soil and pollute water. After Made married his Japanese wife, Rie, he wanted to find different work. “ My wife didn’t want to go back to an office job and I didn’t want to go back to being a tour guide. Everything in Bali had changed. Tourism was bringing massive development.” There was more traffic and pollution, and land prices were skyrocketing. Made said he saw that disparity was growing in Bali and many farmers were being forced to sell their land. He said that the status of farmers remained low and tourism was driving the economy. Many young people didn’t want to become farmers, wanting to work in tourism instead. Made returned to his family business of growing and

selling coffee. “But I was [of the] opposite opinion of my uncle,” he said, ”I just wanted to farm for profit.” Made said it took him a long time to accept the concepts of farming in balance with Nature. “I was still ignorant of the soul of farming,” he said. Rie and her Japanese family actively supported Made in farming in a sustainable way. They encouraged Made to learn to be a traditional farmer, like his uncle, and not focus on making profits. Made said his views started to change. He learned his uncle’s methods of companion planting. This concept of planting other plants (orange, banana, chili, ginger, turmeric and more) together with coffee trees increases shade so the coffee plants need less water, naturally controls pests so farmers don’t need to use pesticides and can even add flavor to the resulting coffee, such as chocolate or banana plants. Rie first developed the concept of “From Farm to Cup” for their coffee business. Made said it took him two years to really understand the mentality behind this idea. Made had always respected the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana (Three Causes of Prosperity), which teaches that people must keep a balance between the spiritual and physical worlds, and take responsibility for maintaining this balance in all aspects of their lives: relationships, in the community and with the environment. Now he really started to put it into action. Made said local coffee buyers tried to lure him into supplying them with beans based entirely on volume and profit, but he resisted. Made had seen the numbers of young people in his village with blood and kidney diseases spike and he associated this with pesticide use and polluted water. “Life [in Bali] is out of balance,” he said. “We are cutting down our trees, destroying our rivers. Bali is on overload with all the development.” Subaks are disappearing, streams are shrinking and people are increasingly only interested in making short-term profit. “You can earn more profits over 5-6 years [using commercial methods] but in the end you will ruin the soil,” said Made. “I wasn’t just thinking about business. We need to wake up to what we’re doing to Nature in Bali,” he said. “The Balinese are doing more and bigger ceremonies, praying for big harvests.” But he said, the Balinese are moving away from their roots and the concept of Tri Hita Karana. Made said, “God is in the water, in the wind, in the soil. While the Balinese are praying for profit, they are destroying the real sources of our religion, what really sustains us.” He said, “there’s a real connection between how we approach farming and the soil, with our religion and our

beliefs.” He feels that the spirit of the Earth in Bali is shrinking, not being nurtured or supported. For him, “farming is praying, is meditation, is fun, is supercool.” He said that he feels it’s cool to to take care of our families and to be in touch with Nature.” He talks to other coffee growing families, sharing his methods and encouraging them to grow coffee more traditionally. He also shows them that traditionally-grown coffee produces a better quality, and better tasting, bean. Made’s brother-in-law started growing coffee using traditional methods and Made was able to show him how he could increase his profits. “My brother-in-law used to get IDR 2,500-3000 per kilo selling the cherries, or IDR 20,000 selling the green beans. After he worked with me, he was able to sell his green beans for IDR 60,000 per kilo. He was surprised,” said Made. Made has tried to convince other local families to grow coffee for him using his methods. He roasts the green beans and sells the coffee through his business, providing a fair-trade outlet for coffee farmers. “I will give farmers money before the harvest to help them financially, but I tell them, you must plant my way.” So far, only one other family has taken him up on his offer. He could see the quality of their beans had really improved afterwards. “I held the green beans in my hand and smelled them. I could tell that the quality was better now. I was able to offer them more money than they usually got for their beans and they were very surprised.” In addition to selling (in my opinion) the best coffee in the Ubud area, Made and his wife have turned their small café into a way to raise people’s awareness about where coffee comes from and why it is better to support small farmers and traditional growing methods. A book, describing these traditional methods, and how cofffee is grown, sits on a table. Photos of Made’s family and cofffee farm hang on the wall. Visitors can buy a coffee or a kilo of beans, and Made is always happy to share his knowledge of coffee, coffee-growing and why we should all care about Tri Hita Karana. You can contact Made through his website, https://www. oldfriendscoffee.com or email him at info@ oldfriendscoffee.com. Visit Old Friends Cafe in Nyuh Kuning village, on the other side of the Monkey Forest from Ubud. By Liz Copyright © 2019 Business Spotlight You can read all past articles of Boomer Corner at www.BaliAdvertiser.biz

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MONEY MATTERS Staying Safe In The Financial Minefield How many readers remember the days when we would receive hand-written letters from far-off lands, usually West Africa, telling us some sad tale of a president or other leader who had met a sudden end in an air crash or similar and had left a huge fortune that was at risk of being misappropriated? Invariably the recipient would be invited in complete confidence to help transfer a few million dollars into his or her legitimate bank account before transferring it elsewhere and retaining a million or two for ‘the inconvenience’. Anyone responding to the letter was likely to be asked for some money to ‘facilitate’ the transfer. The lucky ones lost no more than the initial ‘facilitation’ fee but those driven by the lure of an easy million or so would often get drawn into bigger losses. Why on earth would people fall for such a scam? Human nature. According to the Serious Fraud Office in the UK at the time, an estimated one in a hundred recipients fell for the story. It made the effort of licking all those stamps worthwhile.

the address list saying he or she is in distress in some far-off place, having lost his or her passport, wallet, credit cards etc and desperately needs cash which has to be transferred to a specific Western Union branch (and in time of course to be collected before anyone has the chance to send a warning.) The moral: ignore all those fake warning e-mails or check independently with the company involved. Phishing traps No, it’s not a spelling error and it has nothing to do with fish. It is the term given to the fraudulent practice of setting up false websites, typically those of banks. To get you to the website the bait (maybe this is the connection with fishing) is

before so do you mind if I ask you some security questions so I know I am speaking to my bank?’ He hung up. There is no such thing as a ‘free lunch’ The Internet abounds with ‘free’ services and ‘free’ offers. Many are genuine but they are not charities and the companies offering the services have to make a living. Consequently we either pay for the ‘free’ services by allowing them to make money from advertisers or at some point, once we are pretty well hooked onto receiving the service, they announce we will then have to start paying for it. There is nothing wrong or illegal in this; this is commercial reality. But there are also cheats that jump on the bandwagon and lure us with free offers. I am not an IT expert; I grapple with the TV remote. So I was happy to upload a free antivirus programme when an offer miraculously popped up amongst my e-mails. At first it seemed to be doing its job but my laptop was still a bit slow so I was attracted to its offer of a higher level of service to bring it up to scratch. All it would take was $50, with a money-back guarantee within 30 days if not satisfied. But just to be careful I thought I would check it out first on the Internet.

Has anything changed since then? Yes, there has been a massive proliferation of scams. The Internet is the villain that has provided the catalyst. Whilst 30+ years ago the scammers would have to painstakingly hand-write or type letters and then mail them, they were now able to target millions of potential victims by e-mail. Until the whole world got wise to these stories there must have been innumerable victims, certainly judging by the numbers of people who asked me for advice as they thought the stories could be true. Spam filters are now able to keep the majority of these messages out of our in-boxes but every now and again one gets through the net. With the world now pretty much wise to their antics it might seem a waste of time but there are still vulnerable people or newcomers to the Internet out there. Which is one good reason if you have young children or elderly relatives to caution them to treat with great care and suspicion anything they see on the Internet. Beware of the ‘really smart’ scammers I have known many people, including clients, who have fallen for a particularly clever scam. The modus operandi is for the scammer to send out e-mails stating that their account (Yahoo for example) has been compromised and they need to click on a link to avoid immediate closure of the account. The link may be disguised as a Yahoo address and those who respond will get a reply purporting to be from Yahoo asking them to confirm their user name and password. Once they have given these, hey presto, the scammer then has access to their account. He then goes into all their past e-mails and researches their job, travel patterns etc. Armed with this information he will send e-mails, in the name of course of the victim, to everyone on

an e-mail telling you there is an urgent message from your bank and to click on a link which will take you to the bank’s website. The e-mail will be going out indiscriminately to thousands of people and there is a good chance you will not have an account with that particular bank in which case you will ignore it. But you may indeed have an account with the bank and may instinctively click on the link. On so doing the link will take you to what looks like your bank’s website and it will ask you a few security questions to prove your identity. If you haven’t sussed out that something is ‘fishy’ and you answer the security questions the scammer is now well-armed to attack your real account.

Firstly I checked their website which was quite impressive in terms of appearance, glowing reports etc. But there was no indication of where the company was based or who was running it. So next I Googled the company and was horrified at the reports and complaints. According to many of the reports once the company got access to your computer they deliberately damaged it in order to press for more money to repair the damage. But there were also many glowing ‘over-the-top’ reports which looked suspiciously as if they were written by the same person – or robot! To cut a long story short, I set about uninstalling the programme. This in itself was a trial as new messages kept popping up offering bigger and bigger discounts – right down to $10! I was very happy to be relieved of my ‘free’ service.

On the same lines I once took a phone call purporting to be from my bank in the UK. The caller asked me if I would be interested in a new account for existing customers. I said I might be, whereupon he said he would first need to ask me a few security questions. I said ‘hold on a minute, you are calling me on a land line and I have never spoken to you

I have exclusively addressed the issue of scams on the Internet this time. There is another huge area that should be addressed and that is investment scams, both global and ones to be found in Bali. No room now, but watch this space!

Colin Bloodworth, Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (UK), has spent over 20 years in Indonesia. He is based in Jakarta but visits Bali regularly. If you have any questions on this article or related topics you can contact at : colin.bloodworth@ppi-advisory.com or +62 21 2598 5087.

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School News Dyatmika School: Education for a better world Dyatmika School embraces the principles of permaculture to build their very own Community Garden Dyatmika’s Charter emphasises that students will succeed academically; grow as well rounded individuals; develop positive values and civic responsibility; show respect for others and the natural environment and preserve traditional elements of Balinese culture. In a world facing ecological challenges we seek to provide our students with the expertise to live a more sustainable lifestyle and become leaders who can assist others to do the same.

differs from a conventional garden in a number of ways. It teaches that through observation over time the land should inform how the garden is created. The gardener should draw on the resources available locally, produce minimal waste and harness the complementary nature of different crops. The intention is to create a good harvest, but not at the expense of the land or its people. During this training students, staff, parents and gardeners also learnt valuable skills such as seed saving and natural pest management. IDEP’s philosophy, the tenants of permaculture and the values of Dyatmika are well matched and this has generated an exciting and ambitious plan.

It is to this end that Dyatmika School is creating a Community Garden. In simple terms, the garden is a space for the school community to grow a huge range of vegetables, herbs and fruits. But more than this we strive to draw on the millennia old Balinese expertise of working with the land to provide sustenance and health. Giving students an understanding of how food goes from the fork of the field to the fork of the dining table will help us to nurture students who are more aware of the world in which they live. The Community Garden is aptly named as we have sought partnerships and experience from the whole school community. Teachers and students have been involved but we have also employed local gardeners to work with us, reached out to the parent body to harness their vast and varied skills and have worked with IDEP and PlanBee. We have also consulted with the Temesi facility who have provided us with state-of-the-art soil testing to ensure our soil is of the highest quality.

PlanBee has provided our garden with ten bees hives and training about how to maintain the Trigona stingless bees. This will provide a safe but exciting opportunity for students to explore this vital component of our ecosystem, as well as producing lots of delicious honey and the potential to learn how to create many honey based items.

We were lucky enough to receive the benefit of IDEP’s expertise when they recently ran a training day on the basic principles of permaculture. A permaculture garden

As well as the more holistic educational benefits, the Community Garden also provides our students with some very specific opportunities to complement and enrich their

curriculum based learning. Examples include our Primary students exploring insect life through their mini-beasts project, our Art students drawing inspiration for their unit on ‘decay’ and even the concept of growth rates in Mathematics using sunflowers. Bali is an island of entrepreneurship and our Business students are a buzz with ideas. Our recycling centre will provide opportunities for upcycling and plans are well underway for our very own range of local honey and food based products. The opportunities for students to bring the real world into the classroom and vice versa will help to create memorable learning experiences. The Dyatmika Community Garden is still in its infancy, and as with all good things, we must wait to see the fruits of our labour. We are very excited by the prospect and hope that we can broaden our community even further within Bali and beyond. If you would like to be part of this journey then please get in touch with us. The bigger the community, the greater the rewards for us all. John Connolly Community Garden Coordinator / Business Studies Teacher www.dyatmika.org info@dyatmika.org

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at all? Why didn’t she tell us about the cheating as soon as it happened? How could she possibly keep up the pretense that everything was OK when clearly it wasn’t! To tell you the truth Dr. Leith, I am very scared that we don’t really know our child at all. Can you please help? “

Without doubt, the anxiety generated impacts not only upon the individuals under going the process but affects the entire home environment! Exasperated parents complain how they are “forever walking on eggshells in their own home” or “when will this heavy black cloud ever leave our home”? Well the truth of the matter is, yes everyone knows how important these exams are and how stressed out the senior student is, but usually the process is resolved within two to three weeks and life does go back to normal. That is, until the exam results become known. A scenario that may in turn create beaming smiles and endless rounds of congratulations or moaning, weeping and gnashing of teeth. For the sake of your own wellbeing and that of your family’s, avoid the latter at all cost!!

Cheating takes on a multitude of guises and is evident in virtually every aspect of the 21 century life style! To name just a few: 1. Cheating in relationships. 2. Cheating on your tax return. 3. Cheating on your employer (time/money). 4. Cheating in competitive games (where money is involved). 5. Cheating in examinations. (Including plagarism]. 6. Cheating on family and friends. 7. Cheating in texting and cyberspace (inevitable!)

On the matter of examinations and how they can influence an individual’s behaviour, I received this letter from a parent who is and rightly so, distressed by ther child’s misguided decision. “Dear Dr. Leith, thank you so much for writing Education Matters. You address topics that many of my friends and I discuss, especially issues that really do affect us! Best of all you provide clear answers using simple step by step solutions! My problem is rather awkward and embarrassing to explain but anyway, here goes. Recently my child was caught cheating in a Final Year Math Exam. I received a message from the Principal to attend a meeting, you know one of those please make an appointment with my secretary and come to my office at your earliest convenience. I had no idea what was going on until the Principal and the Math Teacher explained to me how my child had been caught cheating in the exam. If that wasn’t bad enough, the incident actually took place about a week prior to the interview and yet my child did not say a word about it. She just carried on at home as though nothing had happened!! We are really troubled by a number of things, why did she feel the need to cheat

To understand what cheating entails it is critical to comprehend why individuals take this pathway, here are but a few explanations: • They don’t think they will get caught. • It’s no big deal! • How else do I get to the top? • I was too lazy to study. • I was under so much pressure! • I wanted to prove I wasn’t dumb. • It’s not a punishable crime, is it? • Well, Mum’s cheating on Dad. Dad’s cheating the government, so why shouldn’t I cheat too? This list is limited only by an individual’s imagination and the vast number of strategies they use to abdicate (pass on) responsibility for their actions. The simple truth is, cheating never has been considered acceptable, or even that cheating is OK in moderation. It is about an action and the consequence of that action. If you choose to cheat then you must be prepared to accept there will be a price to pay. Clearly, the action of cheating is a pathway that is always bumpy and will require a lot of self examination. Which leds me to the pressing issue of how parents can manage the situation when their child is caught out cheating: 1. How you respond will be the key to child’s decision to reform or repeat the action of cheating. SO STAY CALM!!

2. If you already know your child has been caught cheating give them time to tell you. 3. Provide as many opportunities as possible for your child to tell you the truth. 4. If your child does not want to come you and lay their cards on the table, then you must go to them and discuss the matter. Do not let your child believe they have gotten away with it. 5. Detail a very clear and affective consequence for your child’s behaviour. Simply saying “how very disappointed you are” will not be sufficient. To conclude on a positive note, we do live in an age where cheating does have far reaching and serious outcomes, all too often public and trusted figures are caught out for cheating. However. I am of the opinion that if the consequence of the action is immediate and meaningful, the individual can make an informed decision not to engage in cheating ever again, thereby the lesson will have been learnt and wisdom gleaned! Finally, my homily for this edition of Education Matters is: “Education is the passport for your chosen journey through life. Make sure you get one and never ever lose it”.

Dr. Leith is a qualified Primary, Secondary and Special Education Teacher. Has a Master’s Degree in Cognitive Stimulation using Music as a Therapy, A Ph.D in Education Evaluating how Special Education Classroom Teachers Manage Challenging Behaviour. Has lectured and conducted Post Doctoral Research at The School of Psychology and Human Development at The Institute of Education, London University. Has presented his findings on Dyslexia to a Select Committee in the UK House of Commons. Is a member of the Editoral Board of The International Journal of Inclusive Education. If you have a question that you would like to put to Dr. Leith, send an email to: ask.dr.leith@gmail.com Copyright © 2019 Education Matters You can read all past articles of Education Matters at www.BaliAdvertiser.biz

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Bali Indigenous Film festival – 10 to 12 May This marks the second year we get to enjoy this very special film event which brings filmmakers from 14 different countries with a selection of some 40 films and documentaries to be savoured over the 3-day stretch. The films with a theme of Stories That Matter cover a variety of topics including indigenous wisdom, connection with nature, solution focussed alternatives, land rights issues, success stories, forest preservation, and use of technology to support indigenous interests. This festival will undoubtedly raise our knowledge about the indigenous cultures of Indonesia and beyond. It also gives us the exciting opportunity to meet several of the filmmakers as they will be available for Q&A and discussion after the screenings. Seating is limited so buy your tickets early. Each ticket sale directly supports, protects and ultimately empowers the indigenous tribes and communities around the world.

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Saraswati Celebrations to Pagerwesi and Waisak – 11 to 18 May The month of May is heavily dotted with many Balinese religious holy days, starting with Saraswati Day on May 11th and associated celebrations on the following days, culminating with Pagerwesi on the 18th. 11 May marks the beginning of this semi-annual cycle with Saraswati Day in honour of the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and

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Mother’s Day Brunch Charity Event – 12 May Bridges in Ubud is continuing its annual cherished tradition of hosting a Mother’s Day celebration to honour Ibu Robin Lim’s Foundation Bumi Sehat. This time they will also support Bapak Kadek Siwa Ambara’s Yayasan Taman Permata Hati Bali Orphan Day Center. Yayasan Bumi Sehat continues to provide better healthcare for disadvantaged pregnant women and to enable natural births and child care in Bali, Aceh and also elsewhere when natural disasters strike. Yayasan Taman Permata Hati Bali Orphan Day Center was founded in 1995 by Bapak Kadek Siwa Ambara. This non-profit organization is an educational day training centre established to nurture and

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TOKO BUKU Reviews of English language books on Indonesia

Democracy for Sale by Edward Aspinall and Ward Berenschot What is remarkable about the free-wheeling, rough and tumble style of Indonesian politics, as compared to other “third-wave” democracies like Mexico, India and Brazil, is that every sphere of state life is essentially governed by an off-the-books shadow state. In Democracy for Sale, Edward Aspinall and Ward Berenschot assess the informal networks and political strategies that shape access to power and privilege in the messy political environment of contemporary Indonesia. The trading of cash, favors, small projects and other material awards is the daily stuff of politics in a country where most elections are simply a contest of who is willing to offer the most cash. During negotiations with would-be candidates, political parties and local officials extract stiff prices as well as promises of future benefits in exchange for the backing of communities they represent. It’s not uncommon that community brokers are not connected to a particular candidate from a political party but are simultaneously working for candidates from rival parties, seeking out the most generous candidates. Bids are weighed from several candidates before deciding on whom they will support. “Elected” office positions such as mayoralties, chiefs of police, forestry heads and other civil servant posts are sold to the highest bidder. Vote-buying has been developed into a science. In the so-called “dawn attack” leading up to an election, campaigners distribute large amounts of money to voters. The widespread practice of transactional politics (politik transaksional) is neatly summed up in the Javanese phrase demokrasi wani piro, or “How much do you dare to pay?” The huge amounts of money exchanged amounts to state power essentially being auctioned off. After Indonesia’s “big bang” decentralization in which political authority and budgetary powers were devolved to hundreds of district regional governments all around the country, it was initially thought that it would improve governance by bringing government closer to the people. That would allow, it was argued, for better monitoring of government officials. But it soon became obvious that the primary outcome of decentralization was to shift the centers of predatory behavior

downwards, allowing for the multiplication of corrupt government bodies and the proliferation of informal deal making. Vote buying and political corruption have since become the order of the day. Some scholars have even pithily observed that Suharto had practiced a “higher class” of corruption because it was centralized and more predictable. Case studies of real politicians viscerally bring I n d o n e s i a ’s p o l i t i c a l landscape to life: the martial arts commander who hopes the candidate he backs will build him a new training facility; the youthful style of a 36-year old new breed of leader, so different from the aloof attitudes of his older Bapak colleagues; the DPR member who gave Rp10,000 to each voter in his electoral district in exchange for a new asphalt r o a d ; t h e Ti m o r e s e parliamentarian who spent a billion rupiah to set up a free rice hulling plant and distribute free fertilizer to local farmers; the Islamist party candidate who handed out large amounts of cash for livestock projects and school construction to get votes. For their extensive and systematic study, the authors have made use of an expert survey designed by Berenschot and executed with the help of 38 Indonesian researchers who meticulously interviewed more than 500 hundred people in sometimes difficult circumstances. One of this fascinating and powerful book’s lessons is that scholars of Indonesian and more broadly comparative politics need to take the role of informal politics more seriously in their studies of the Indonesian political system. What visitors may view as formal rules and sanctioned behavior on paper are not followed. The practices

of favoritism, nepotism, collusion, the exchange of favors and monetary inducements are not aberrations, deviations or failings. They are the norm. They are not lingering remnants of the old Suharto regime but have evolved, adapted, persisted and even expanded into the present day. No new rational democratic order, no new constitution, no refreshed judiciary system has yet developed since those heady days of decentralization starting in 2000. These practices have consolidated and grown stronger as decentralized democracy settled into place. This prodigiously researched book portrays what really goes on behind the newspaper reports that one reads of high-profile corruption cases linked to politicians or donors or alleged cases of vote buying. Those cases are mere microscopic instances in a widespread pattern of clientelistic politics playing out all over Indonesia. Democracy For Sale unlocks the inner workings of day-to-day politics beyond such formal institutions as the presidency and the DPR and what is reported in the media. It presents an upside-down view of government, a “politics of the belly” in which political actors of all sorts try to extract maximum material benefits from the political system. Nevertheless, the very pervasiveness of the country’s quid pro quo money politics, conducted as it is on a highly pragmatic basis, makes the whole system somehow function. Democracy for Sale: Elections, Clientelism, and the State in Indonesia by Edward Aspinall and Ward Berenschot, Cornell University Press 2019, ISBN-978-150-173-2973, 330 pages, 4 black & white line drawings, 2 maps, 2 charts, glossary, appendixes, index, dimensions 15 cm x 23 cm. Review by Bill Dalton For any publishers interested in having one of their books considered for review in Toko Buku, please contact: pakbill2003@yahoo.com. Copyright © 2019 You can read all past articles of Toko Buku at www.BaliAdvertiser.biz

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“Respect your humble Crapper” If ever there was an invention that made life more comfortable it must be that contraption we all use every day and is widely attributed to Yorkshireman Thomas Crapper. In fact it was Sir John Harrington who invented the first flush toilet way back in 1596, he built one for Queen Elizabeth 1 (thronemakers to the Queen?). In 1775 Alexander Cummings patented the water closet in much its present day form but Thomas Crapper was a businessman, flush with success, and he popularised its use and his is the name that stuck. While many names have been coined for the humble lavatory the equipment itself has changed little over the years. A bowl you sit on, a tank full of water to flush it and a U bend full of water to stop the gases from the sewer coming up the pipework. Aussies have expressive words like thunderbox and dunny, Englishmen go to the long drop, navy types go to the head and soldiers visit the Khazi. Doing their business is tiring for Americans who head off to the restroom. We should respect our humble bog. It carries on working day in and day out and generally gives little trouble in spite of having two important mechanisms that can fail. The inlet valve and the flush mechanism and Murphy’s law says that they will fail just at the wrong time. You know what it’s like, you go to a fancy do at your bosses house and feel the need to find the little boys (or girls) room. You use the tut but then, oh dear, the flush doesn’t work. You lift the top off frantically trying to find out what is wrong while someone comes and tries the door handle. The comfort room becomes a discomfort room. The inlet valve is the valve that opens to refill the cistern after we have flushed the john. It’s the bit that drives us mad with a loud sssssssshhhhhhhhttt after we have felt the “call of nature” (what sort of a phrase is that?) in the

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middle of the night. Some toilets still use ball valves whose basic design hasn’t changed for a hundred years. Made from brass with a plastic ball as a float they are simple and reliable but noisy. Modern toilets have plastic float valves which tend to be quieter. The flush mechanism is the part that releases the water. This is the mechanism that gives us most problems. These days they are operated by levers on the side or push buttons on the top or in the front of the cistern. With the advent of double flush water closets these mechanisms are more complicated than they used to be. If your toilet constantly runs water and the cistern doesn’t fill it is usually the flush mechanism that is causing the problem. Older loos may have flushing mechanisms that are both primitive and unreliable. A spindly lever pulls a thin chain that lifts a rubber flap to release the water. Levers bend, chains break and the rubber flaps perish to give an ongoing series of problems. People constantly keep them going by lifting the lid and “tinkering”. Good advice is don’t mess around but fit new parts. Better advice is to install a more reliable model. You could go for a traditional one, as a local man recently said “the best toilets are the local ones, they never go wrong”. True and a good solution if you don’t mind squatting and flushing with a little pan. These days modern privys come in all shapes, sizes and colours and some can be very expensive. Beware, if you pay a lot for your WC you can be pretty sure your luxury loo will require expensive parts if it goes wrong. A rather elegant toilet recently set the owner back Rp5,000,000 just for a new seat! Unfortunately price does not necessarily relate to quality. Broken toilet seats are a common problem in Indonesia, people who have spent their lives squatting can’t get used

to sitting. They stand on the seat to squat and it breaks. You may have noticed that the convention here appears to be to leave the seat up (have you ever witnessed one of those ridiculous arguments between husbands and wives about not putting the toilet seat down?). Leaving the seat up is a good idea if you don’t want it broken (the seat I mean not the marriage). Some tips: • Buy a good quality toilet but avoid expensive brands and fancy designs, Toto are cost effective, reliable and spare parts are readily available. • Consider a squat toilet for the staff toilet. • If the flush or fill mechanisms fail replace them with new ones. • If the toilet is leaking get it repaired, the leak will use a lot of water and may stain the bowl. • If someone starts using silicone to repair your leaking toilet, fire him and find yourself a real plumber. • Don’t put toilet blue in your toilet cistern, the chemicals in it damage the rubber seals in your toilet.

With that I must finish, I need to go and see a man about a dog.

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Body & Spirit

Beauty & Health The Healers We all are victims of injuries from time to time - surfing, motorbike accidents or falls. Or we simply develop an unknown ailment. Sometimes a visit to the hospital or doctor isn’t the answer. Many people prefer to look for alternative methods of healing. We are lucky to have an abundance of traditional healers on the “Island of the gods.” Recommendations to find these people is usually by word of mouth. I’m a great believer of natural medicine. But waking up each morning with tingling and numbness in my lower legs and feet I began my search for a healer. I had no idea what was wrong with me. The Pain Reliever A friend recommended a small healing center in Legion called Mossane Healing Corner. It’s a small place with signs in front advertising healing pain problems. Entering I immediately spotted three staff and two Australian women seeking treatment for lower back pain. After a short discussion with Yuli Winarni, the boss, the woman decided to give it try. She was designated to Budi who was lingering in the background. He ushered her behind the curtains to the massage beds. Her friend was recommended to enjoy a reflexology treatment while her friend was being treated. An hour later she said she felt much better.

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Apparently she has a good track record of alleviating symptoms. Later that evening I googled plantar fasciitis and realized that Yuli had diagnosed me correctly. Mossane Healing Corner. JL Werkudara No. 777, Legian. T: 361-756660 / 082146593889 FB mossane.indo The Laughing healer Joko is a renowned holistic healer with 25 years of experience, hailing from Solo but has been living in Bali for many years. He has worked abroad and set up the holistic healing at some large spas, where he still has staff that he trained working there. These days Joko goes out to your home to offer his magic touch as a “hobby” he laughs. Not only is Joko an amazing healer, he has 45 apprentices who he personally trains to heal people. He also flies to Solo every week for a couple of days to do social work of providing clean water to villages. His goal is to make the planet a better place to live. He is the gift this world needs to make it a better place.

After this, Yuli focused her attention on me. Listening carefully to my description of my ailments, she suggested she give me a reflexology treatment. As she worked on my feet and legs I noticed the wall behind the desk covered in certificates with Yuli’s picture and name on them. I then grilled her on her training, which it was apparent was significant. She also speaks perfect English. During our chat she told me that she’s an assessor for the government program to evaluate spa therapists and certify them. She is part of the team of therapists sending out the 500 people on Go-Jek for massage. The more she spoke the more impressed I became with her knowledge and skills. When she worked on my heels it was excruciating pain. “This is plantar fasciitis.” She informed me. “Many people have this problem. It’s worse when you wake up.” “What can I do?” I asked suppressing a groan of pain. “Put ice on it. Stretch the back of the ankles and rotate them often.” Yuli told me that many people come seeking relief from: • lower back pain • sciatica • headache

I called Joko and he agreed to come to my house that afternoon. After setting up my portable massage bed and explaining my ailment I lay face up as Joko applied his strong hands to my legs. “I’ll make you perfect again.” He laughed pressing his fingers into my thigh. His treatment was very strong and painful for me but he did get the energy moving telling me that my circulation wasn’t running at full power. This was causing the pain in my legs. The whole treatment was intense but he removed many blocks saying I would need another treatment in a few days. My neighbor was next on the massage bed with an emotional based problem effecting her abdomen. Joko was able to get many releases but she would need another treatment to eliminate more. Joko is able to not only work on physical ailments but also emotional, which often manifests in the body. He looks to find the root cause of the problem and heal this. • Muscular • Tendons • Joints • Pinched nerve • Spinal

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By my second appointment with Joko the pain in my legs was virtually gone. By the third treatment I was feeling pretty perfect again. For an appointment with Pak Joko call whats app 62817352264. The Assessor Pak Heru specializes in a Shaolin energy healing technique passed down through generations. He takes a different approach to healing by starting the 30 minute treatment with an assessment by reading your aura and using pressure points along the feet, legs, arms and back, sometimes asking a question. All of this is quite painless. Near the end of the session Pak Heru will apply the Shaolin technique called ‘totok’ to your neck. With this he channels his energy (Chi) into your body and can also manipulate your blood flow. This treatment has been practiced by the Shaolin monks for hundreds of years and there are only a few remaining practitioners left in the world. At the end he tells you what he finds is a problem and gives dietary advice as well. Pak Heru is a very humble and honest man so will say ‘yes’ if he can help and ‘no’ if he cannot. If he says he can be of help, he suggests asking him how many times he thinks you should come back for treatments. I met a French mother and son in the reception who have been seeing Heru every week for the past two years for a “check-up” to maintain their good health. Pak Heru is able to treat: • spinal cord injury • stroke • heart problems • emotional imbalances • healing after chemotherapy • attention deficient disorder • autism • diabetes • Parkinson’s • sports injury • high blood pressure Contact www.healingakar.id T: 6287880746794 Jl. Tegal Cupek no. 22, near Bali Buda. He’s in Bali Thursday, Friday and Saturday. https://akarhealing.simplybook.asia By Shari Copyright spa inspirations 2019 For clinics and spas offering new treatments contact me for an upcoming story : Spa.inspirations@gmail.com You can read all past articles of Beauty & Health at www.BaliAdvertiser.biz Get a copy of Shari’s book The Spa Guru’s Home Spa of home spa recipes from Bali available on Amazon as e-book or hard cover.

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BOOMER CORNER Keep Smiling When we’re children and taken to the dentist, he/she always advised us to brush our teeth twice a day, floss at least once a day and see our dentist twice a year for check-ups. If we followed out dentist’s advice, hopefully we wouldn’t have any cavities. Well, depending on how much candy we ate. I managed to make it to thirteen years old before I got my first cavity. This made me more diligent with my dental care which has paid off over the years with very few cavities. However, five root canals (on the same tooth), thanks to an incompetent dentist in Jakarta, which eventually led to an implant. I feel fortunate to have survived so little dental work over the years. However, I know many people who haven’t been so lucky. Having lived in Indonesia on and off for nearly twenty years I’ve seen the dental clinics improve by leaps and bounds. Now many clinics In Bali offer state of the art service and equipment with dental tourism becoming a booming business. You can now rest assured of having your pearly whites treated with superb and professional care equal to the standards back home in your native country, at a fraction of the cost! Why do seniors need more dental care? Most Baby Boomers maintained their dental health throughout their lives with only a small percentage aged sixty having lost their teeth. This is primarily due to having good health care insurance during their work lives. However, many pensioners no longer have a dental care plan, which has resulted in fewer visits to the dentists. But as we get older our teeth require more care than when we were younger.

requiring more visits to the dentist to replace them with crowns, partial dentures, bridges or implants. What can we do to prevent dental problems? Even in our older years, it’s still very important to see your dentist regularly. A dental check-up every six months will allow your dentist to monitor every change your mouth goes through and how your lifestyle impacts your oral health. If your dentist tells you that your gums are diseased you may need to see a periodontist. Even moderate to severe periodontal disease is known now to cause a number of serious life threatening diseases which include: • Heart attack and stroke (you are more likely to die from a heart attack or stroke if you have advanced periodontal disease than if you have high cholesterol levels) • High blood pressure • Diabetes • Arthritis • Kidney disease • Pneumonia • Increased risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women Now, research has also found a link between Alzheimer’s disease and poor oral health. Although periodontal disease is preventable and treatable it is one of the leading chronic diseases in Canada, America and the world. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey study found 70% of adults older than 65 had periodontal disease. If periodontal prevention programs were part of national health programs, it could potentially have a huge impact in reducing overall health care costs. These are the most common problems effecting the teeth and gums of seniors. We can reduce the impact of many of these problems by attending our dentist regularly and having our teeth thoroughly cleaned.

Many seniors are on some kind of prescription medication such as blood pressure tablets, cholesterol lowering tablets and anti-depressants. These medicines cause a gradual drying up of the mouth called xerostomia. Signs of this are things like teeth are more sensitive, a few fillings and crowns seem to be required and the teeth are getting more worn down. The gaps around the teeth are getting larger with a lot of food getting caught. We find we need to floss more even if we struggle with arthritis in our fingers. In our genial years, we may enjoy a bottle of wine or beer in the evening and a few cups of tea or coffee during the day. These drinks reduce our saliva flow which has a huge impact on our oral health. If you notice your mouth is drier and are taking some medication, talk to your doctor about changing medication that will have less impact on your saliva production. Our bones, like our teeth are becoming more brittle as we chip and break them more often these days. Many people still have many mercury amalgam fillings from our teens and twenties that are now breaking down and

Where can you find a good dentist in Bali? Of course no one wants to travel very far to find a good dentist that you don’t need to book an appointment with weeks in advance, so I’ve compiled a list of reputable dental clinics in each area to save you time. Google also helps a great deal. These clinics I’ve personally reviewed and found them to be very reliable. • ARC Dental Clinic - Kuta – has an in-house German technology lab • Bali International Dental Clinic – Denpasar – A long- time favourite of many ex-pats with Dr. Sucipto • 911 Dental Clinic – Kuta (Bali Galeria) and Denpasar has a large team of dentists • Radiance Dental Clinic - Tuban • Rejuvie Dental Clinic – Kuta • Ultimo Dental Clinic – Seminyak • The Mansion Resort & Spa in Ubud is very popular with expats • Sunset Dental Bali – Seminyak & Ubud

Your daily tooth brushing can be done with either a traditional toothbrush or an electric toothbrush. Numerous general population studies and systematic reviews have shown the superior benefits of the use of an oscillatingrotating electric toothbrush in daily plaque removal and improvements in oral inflammation when compared to a manual toothbrush. Recommendations for the use of these electric brushes could be of major benefit to the senior population as we age and potentially lose some of our manual dexterity.

Teeth whitening Everybody wants to have a bright white smile but drinking tea, coffee, red wine or eating some food will stain your teeth. There’s a new company called The Teeth Whitener Bali which was developed by a dentist using 6% hydrogen peroxide gel and blue LED laser light. This is safe and pain free for people with sensitive teeth. I was skeptical having very sensitive teeth but was pleasantly surprised to undergo three 20 minutes sessions without pain with the result of my teeth being 12 shades whiter! This is typical of 12 shades whiter in only one hour. Although there’s no dentist on site, the staff were very professional, making sure to coat the gums and lips with vitamin E oil before each round of whitening. They also have a tooth whitening powder made with 100% natural ingredients to keep your smile bright and their own blue cylinder of vitamin enriched toothpaste gel to whiten your teeth. Very impressive! Located on Raya Kerobokan. Facebook & Instagram the teethwhitenerbali. T:089656300337 By Shari The Boomer Corner is a column dedicated to people over 60 living in Bali. Its mandate is to cover topics, practicalities, activities, issues, concerns and events related to senior life in Bali. We welcome suggestions from readers. E-mail us at : Baliboomers@gmail.com Copyright © 2019 Boomer Corner You can read all past articles of Boomer Corner at www.BaliAdvertiser.biz

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Local News Another term for Indonesia’s Jokowi Earlier predictions of a double-digit landslide victory for incumbent President Joko Widodo (‘Jokowi’) and his vicepresidential nominee Ma’ruf Amin in Indonesia’s presidential election on 17 April 2019 were not borne out. A ‘quick count’ of sample polling results by reputable pollsters indicated that the Jokowi-Ma’ruf combination had defeated the Prabowo Subianto-Sandiaga Uno pairing by 54 to 45 percent, a nine percent margin and close to the outcome when Jokowi and Prabowo faced one another in 2014. Although Prabowo and his supporters have contested the pollsters’ results, these quick count projections have been accurate in three previous elections. More significantly, the eight leading pollsters reached similar conclusions, with Jokowi obtaining winning margins of 8 to 10 percent. [Eurasiareview.com April 30, 2019]

28 Overwork leads to deaths of 270 election staff after Indonesian poll Ten days after Indonesia held the world’s biggest single-day elections, more than 270 election staff have died, mostly of fatigue-related illnesses, an official says. The 17 April elections were the first time the country of 260 million people combined the presidential vote with national and regional parliamentary polls, with the aim of cutting costs. Voting was largely peaceful and was estimated to have drawn 80 per cent of the total 193 million voters, who each had to punch up to five ballot papers at one of more than 800,000 polling stations. But conducting the eight-hour vote in the archipelago that stretches more than 5000 kilometres from its western to eastern tips proved to be both a Herculean logistical feat and deadly for officials, who had to count ballot papers by hand. As of Saturday night, 272 election officials had died, mostly from overwork-related illnesses, while 1878 others had fallen ill, Arief Priyo Susanto, spokesperson of the General Elections Commission (KPU), said. The Health Ministry issued a circular letter on Tuesday urging health facilities to care for sick election staff, and the Finance Ministry is working on compensation for families of those who had died, Mr Susanto added.

presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, reported by news website Kumparan.com. Mr Prabowo, who independent pollsters said was the loser of the 2019 polls, had alleged widespread cheating and his campaign claimed some officials punched ballots in favour of incumbent President Joko Widodo. Mr Widodo’s security minister said the allegations were baseless. Both candidates have declared victory, though quick counts suggested Mr Widodo won the election by around 9-10 percentage points. The KPU will conclude vote counting and announce winners of the presidential and parliamentary elections on 22 May. [Reuters April 28, 2019]

The KPU has come under fire due to the rising death toll. “The KPU is not prudent in managing the workload of staff,” said Ahmad Muzani, deputy chairman of the campaign of opposition

Plans To Develop 2002 Bali Bombing Site Halted Burger King on Jalan Sunset in Bali employing highly-skilled deaf counter staff As reported on local social media, the popular Burger King outlet on Jalan Sunset in Kuta, Bali has recently made an importantly inclusive move for the “differently skilled” by hiring the deaf to join their team of cashiers and order takers. Taking advantage of new technology applications (shown), the Burger King management has installed several speciallymodified service counters that display signs advising that their counter staff is deaf and asking they point to a lighted sign board to select the items they wish to order. The order is summarized and once a final approval is issued, the food order is bagged and payment collected by the deaf counter staff. All reports indicate the innovation in ordering is running smoothly, suggesting among the eversmiling Burger King staff the biggest smiles may be from deaf workers who have the opportunity to demonstrate on a daily basis that, given the chance, they can make a meaningful contribution to any work environment. [Bali Update April 29, 2019] Largest cancer center in Bali being built in Sanur, set to open in 2020 A new cancer center is set to open in the near future in Bali, aimed at alleviating the burden on the island’s one currently-operating cancer treatment and providing more treatment options to the island’s large number of cancer patients. The facility, currently under development in Bali’s Mandara General Hospital (RSUD Bali Mandara) in Sanur, is expected to be operational in 2020.

A controversial project to build a multi-story development at the site of the 2002 Bali bombings that killed more than 200 people has been put on hold following complaints from Australia, which lost dozens of citizens in the attacks. The ground-breaking ceremony for the five-story building was scheduled for Wednesday, but local officials said it has been postponed to give the property owners and a victims’ association that wants to build a memorial garden on the site the chance to reach an agreement. “The construction plan has been temporarily halted, next week we will facilitate a meeting between the owner and representatives of Bali Peace Park Association,” head of local tourism agency Made Badra told AFP Wednesday.

Some 88 Australian nationals were among 202 people killed - most of them Western holidaymakers. The local investment board granted permission for the developer to build on the site of the destroyed Sari Club, located in the tourist hub Kuta, in December last year. Badra denied the suspension was caused by intervention from the government or pressure from Australia, claiming the property owners and the victims’ association needed more time to negotiate a price. Plans to build a five-storey building which would include a restaurant, a small business centre and a museum for the bombing victims memorial has angered Australia. Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison called the plan “deeply distressing” and said he would demand the Indonesian government resolve the issue. Property owner Lila Tania previously said the land had not been used for 17 years, causing her family to suffer financial losses. Tania said she was willing to sell the property to Bali Peace Park Association if it could offer her a reasonable price. Australia suffered the highest number of casualties in the explosions, which were the worst peacetime attacks on its citizens. [Urdupoint.com May 1, 2019]

Fire at Bali Airport temporarily disrupts domestic flights Several check-in counters for domestic flights at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Badung, Bali, have been temporarily moved to the international terminal after fire broke out in the domestic terminal on Friday afternoon. Passengers flying with Air Asia and Lion Air have been directed to Island E at the international departure terminal for check-in since Saturday. The head of the airport’s communication and legal section, Arie Ahsanurrohim, said that counters 23 to 62 in the domestic terminal would be closed for the next 72 hours. It is predicted that all check-in counters would be reopened in the domestic terminal on April 22. Boarding gates 1 to 6 in the domestic terminal would operate as normal. “All International check-ins for Air Asia will be relocated from Island E to Island A at the international departure terminal,” Arie added.

extinguished at about 5:20 p.m. The terminal was evacuated and all passengers remained safe. There were four Lion Air, five Garuda Indonesia, two NAM Air, two Batik Air, one Wings Air, one Air Asia, three Citilink and one Sriwijaya Air flights disrupted. Some flights did depart on Friday night. The fire did not affect the airport runaway. While the police are still investigating the cause of the fire, it is expected that all activities and check-in counter arrangements would get back to normal by April 23. [The Jakarta Post April 23, 2019]

Domestic flight check-ins for Garuda Indonesia, Sriwijaya Air, Nam Air and Citilink remain in the domestic terminal at counters 1 to 22. Friday’s fire had disrupted at least 19 flights before it was extinguished after 30 minutes by at least three Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) units and three pumper trucks of the Badung Fire Agency. No casualties were reported. The fire started at 4:50 p.m. local time and was

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The cancer center was conceptualized to ease the burden on Sanglah General Hospital in Denpasar - the only state-owned hospital in Bali that has a cancer treatment facility - which officials say is currently overwhelmed with cancer patients. “At the moment, radiation and chemotherapy are focused at Sanglah. Patients have to queue, even up to one year, for their radiation treatment. Sometimes they could only be treated when they were in their late stages of cancer, or when they already had a small chance of survival. Most of the time, the [radiation therapy] devices are also broken,” said Ketut Suarjaya, head of Bali Provincial Services, on Tuesday as quoted by Kompas. RSUD Bali Mandara President Director Gede Bagus Darmayasa said the cancer treatment center will be the most technologically-advanced in Bali, equipped with new cancer treatment devices approved by the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (Bapeten). The building will consist of three floors, with the top floor designated a nuclear medical center with seven observation rooms. The center will have two sets of cancer treatment facilities with a total capacity of up to 100 patients per day. However, Gede said they’ll only build one of them for the first stage of development set to be completed in 2020. [Coconuts Bali April 25, 2019]

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has announced that he will move the capital of south-east Asia’s largest economy away from the crowded main island of Java, decommissioning Jakarta for the first time in the country’s history as an independent nation. “The president chose to relocate the capital city to outside of Java, an important decision,” Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro told a news conference after a cabinet meeting, adding that the administration had yet to pick a new location. He said moving the capital should take between five and 10 years, citing examples such as Brazil, Malaysia and Kazakhstan. Mr Brodjonegoro said the new capital should be in the geographical centre of the archipelago nation, should be in a place with a large availability of land that belonged to the government or state-owned enterprises, and was free from the threat of natural disasters, including the volcanos, tsunamis, land erosion and forest fires to which Indonesia is prone. It should be an existing city with an airport and a seaport, and have 30,000 to 40,000 hectares of available land and clean water, he said.

These conditions make it a difficult task to find a suitable place in Indonesia, but it means the island of Kalimantan (Borneo) or Sulawesi are the most likely options. Jakarta, a port city, is sinking at a rate of 7cm per year, and much of it now lies below sea level. Its rivers are polluted. Greater Jakarta is the fourth most populated city in the world and is horrendously congested, so procuring land for government projects including roads and public transport projects has made addressing its problems difficult. However, much of the rest of the nation is prone to the natural disasters the freshly elected president says he is keen to avoid. In remarks at the start of a limited meeting of his cabinet, Mr Joko agreed that the relocation of the troubled capital had been discussed for at least 60 years, and by virtually every Indonesian president. “But no decision has ever been taken, and a thorough plan has never been made,” he said. A visionary government would ask whether Jakarta in the future could “carry two burdens simultaneously as the centre of the government and the business centre?” Mr Joko said. “I believe that, if we prepare well from the start of the process, then, God willing, we will be able to bring this big idea into being”. Mr Brodjonegoro said the country was losing billions of dollars per year through traffic congestion, with commuting times for many people four to five hours per day. Java itself - which carries more then half the country’s population - is itself reaching its environmental carrying capacity, Mr. Brodjonegoro said, as agricultural land was being converted to housing. [Sydney Morning Herald April 29, 2019]

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Democracy and Equality in Balinese Gamelan Part II In a Balinese gamelan group, equality and democracy are paramount. To avoid the sticky issues with caste, musicians used to always sit on the ground at the same level due to the possibility that a musician of low or non-caste could be at an instrument which may require an elevated seat or platform (think a jegogan instrument with those low base tones which may be more than a metre high). These days, chairs or stools are used for these instruments and consequently the position of these high instruments has been relegated to the back of the ensemble. If we look at the photos of Bali as recent as the late 1950s, we still have these instruments placed at the front and you can only see the headdress of the musician, not even his face. If they were placed at the back and the musicians were low down like this, they would not be able to connect so well with the leaders of the ensemble who are at the front. It also changed the technique of hitting the jegogan instrument from being a softer hit due to the mallet being held from a low arm position, to the flashy, baton-twirling hard hit resulting from a dominant above striking angle. Now with chairs and small stools being used for playing of most of the instruments in a common ensemble like gong kebyar, you not only have people of caste at different levels, but you also have a different formation of the orchestra. What I’m saying here is that a concept of equality actually led to a closer connection between musicians on particular instruments. As a gamelan player, teacher and researcher who learnt gamelan after this change, I can see that there is definitely a disconnect between these instruments and the lead musicians – they often make mistakes or forget to hit notes due to the distance from the back to the front of the ensemble. In fact, the musicians on these bass instruments rarely come to practices and rely on peeping at other musicians in front of them instead of memorizing their part. By Vaughan Hatch Copyright © Kulture Kid 2019 You can read all past articles of Kulture Kid at www.BaliAdvertiser.biz

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GREENSPEAK Forgotten Fruits Although we seem to be surrounded by an abundance of food choices, the variety of foods available to us is actually shrinking. According to a new study by the UN, three quarters of the world’s food now comes from just 12 plants. Of the hundreds of species of beans, cabbage, corn and other vegetables that were being grown just a century ago, now just a handful of them are available. Here in Indonesia, regional and local crops like yams, cassava, millet and sorghum are disappearing. People are consuming more rice, wheat, soybeans and corn. This concentration on just a few species makes us very vulnerable in terms of food security. Monoculture - planting large areas with the same crop - weakens the plant. Drought, insects and diseases may become worse as a result of climate change, destroying large areas of crops. Let’s look at bananas as an example. I read recently that one large Walmart in the US offered 153 flavours of ice cream. But how many varieties of banana were there in the produce section? Just one. The Cavendish banana has dominated the commercial banana market in North America and Europe for the past 70 years. Vast plantations in Latin America grow 50 million tons for export every year. This is the only banana most westerners have ever tasted. Why is it so popular? It was selected for taste, high yield, disease resistance and ease of transport. But decades of monoculture have caught up with the Cavendish and now it is being decimated by a fungus called Panama Disease which is resistant to chemical control. Scientists are racing to create a genetically modified replacement Cavendish that is resistant to this fungus. I actually found articles stating that the banana as we know it was on the brink of extinction. Relax, people. There are 1000 other varieties of banana in the world, hundreds of them in Indonesia. In 2015 an Indonesian study in 6 districts of East Java alone found 79 local banana cultivars. Many of them are wild, some are ornamental. Botanically, the banana is a berry. The moral of the Cavendish story is that by limiting the number of food plants we rely on, we place ourselves in a very vulnerable position. That handful of species that feeds most of the world could also be wiped out. That’s why it’s so important to ensure that there’s a wide range of plant foods being grown all over the world. Let’s look at Bali and the subject of fruit. When we think of fruit here the ones that come to mind are papaya, pineapple, bananas, guava, durian, oranges. Because there’s a big commercial demand for these, they are cultivated for sale. But there’s a shadow world of indigenous fruit here that most of us will never see or taste. The kluwek sentol, sawo duren, suku, pepino ungu, mundu bandung and kaliasem are just a few fruits indigenous to Southeast Asia but now

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For Sale; 3 old silk ikat from Laos, natural color, very good condition, price Rp. 4.5 juta each. Call 0813 3863 4748. Kerobokan.

For Sale; Books of interest from Rp. 30. 000, mint to good cond, 200+ titles. Whatsapp for titles 0877 4906 7242. Sanur.

For Sale; New mens watch breitling crosswind special crono copy, not original. Incl original box and manual book. Price Rp. 1.5 jt Tlp 0813 3863 4748.

For Sale; A king helmet sea shell. A sand dwelling creature. A predator feeding on sea urchins. Weight 1,8kg, Size approx 23 x 18 cm. Only Rp. 300,000. WhatsApp : 0821 4574 4219. Photo available.

For Sale; Stroller dual tandem city select 4 wheel, blue color jogger. Suitable from birth to 15kg or 3-4 years old. First through doors. Ideal for shopping, isles with large under seat basket, sun canopy, harnesses, rear brake, adjustable seating, etc. Imported from USA. Cost new Rp. 14 million, sell for Rp. 8.8 million nett. For pictures contact Bety 0812 3736 4355. Sanur.

For Sale; 12 x pieces of mother pearl boards. Size 30 x 10 cm. Only Rp. 25,000 each or Rp250,000 for all. WhatsApp : 0821 4574 4219. Photo available. For Sale; 1 old Tau-Tau original from Sulawesi approximately, 80 years old. For more information please call 0813 3863 4748 (no SMS). Kerobokan.

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For Sale; Rare Mod Seiko kinetic watch mod. 5M42-OE50B5 serial No. 70008. This watch is one of the first kinetic model 25 years ago. Water resistent till 100 meter. Price 2.5 jt. Tel: 0813 3863 4748. No photos. Kerobokan.

For Sale; Cappucinno white coffee powder 3 in 1. Import from Malaysia, first quality. 1 pack incl 15 sachets @ 40gr. Shop price Rp 202.000 price now Rp 70.000. 0813 3863 4748. Kerobokan.

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Looking For; LED TV flat screen min 40”-50” not so old and good condition. For private. Tel. 0813 3863 4748. Kerobokan.

For Sale; Gym equipment Cybex cable cross over. The condition is still very good. Location in Canggu. For further information, please contact 0813 3777 5758 directly with Bambang.

For Sale; Asian antiques from all over Asia (Japan, China, Khmer Thai, Indonesia, etc). Cabinet, statue paintings, textile, Buddha statue, etc. Private collection, bought when travelling. No reproduction. Contact 0813 3863 4748. No photos. Kerobokan.

For Sale; Black granite many small pieces possible used for floor or wall. Price for all Rp 200.000. Telp 0813 3863 4748.

For Sale; 170 2nd-hand books. Prices free, up to Rp100,000 nego. Fiction (inc Bill Bryson), classics, USA politics (inc JFK), UK royal family, beautiful coffee table books, hollywood, cookery, 1st editions, WWII, art, some with DVDs.+62 853 3946 5151.

For Sale; Antique Chinese bed teakwood L 2150 W 1450 H 2260, excellent condition. WA 081 2392 3936. Sanur.

Wanted; Two second hand Lenovo Thinkpad T420 or T430. icore 5, windows prof. 7. Best condition. Pls contact Michael 081 2395 1444 (whatsapp). Painting For Sale; Symon oil painting. Original Symon painting of a Buddha head in green with orange background. Gilt gold frame 83cmx90cm. Perfect condition. About 15 years old. Attractive painting. Attractive price. Can send photos by WA. SMS or WA 081 2398 8979. East Denpasar.

For Sale; Diving wetsuits (Akona), female, black, very good condition, 3mm thick, size 11/12, just used twice, price 2 million (nego), can send pictures via WA 0812 3636 6486. Denpasar. For Sale; Electric bicycle Bafang 750 W 48 V crank motor, excellent condition. WA 081 2392 3936. Sanur. For Sale; Surfboard 6’9” with bag and legrope 90% 700k recurve bow 150 cm and 3 arrows and 1 target pad 300 k Sun 0877 6572 9143 Panjer. Denpasar.

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For Sale; New stuff : CCTV Cleverdog, batik bag, jeans skirt, 2nd stuff : baby box, stroler, bouncer, meja setrika, meja+kursi bugs set, accecories, lampu hias, kyt helmet, kursi lipat, magic com, laptop toshiba, thermos ice, painting, frypan, meja belajar, kasur, tv rak, etc, minat? WA 081 5555 4666. Serious only. Nusa Dua. Garage sale; I am moving and must sell my belongings. Beautiful solid teak furniture table chairs wardrobe desk console bed handcrafted lamps original Javanese carved teak door. Pictures available. Call+whatsapp Wiwid 081 2380 5181. Kuta. For Sale; Electrical, kitchen, pictures, furniture includes 2 pcs fridge; breadmaker, juicer, pasta-maker, picture frames, meat and freezer thermometers, camera lens.+62 853 3946 5151.

For Sale; Toilet Toto wall hanging, white color, condition like new. Rp.850.000. Toilet only. Contact 0813 3863 4748. No photos. Kerobokan. For Sale; Glass panels four 240 x 80cm x 12mm thick glass. Aluminium top and bottom. Originally Bi-Fold door system. Rp 3,000,000 for all. Contact (beautifulbalivillas@outlook.com) for enquires. Will require 2-3 men to lift. Karangasem. For Sale; Glass Slab 12mm thick, 1200mm x 1000mm. Clear float glass. Email: (beautifulbalivillas@outlook. com.) WhatsApp: +61 401 102 641 Price: 1 Juta. Karangasem. For Sale; 2 x panel internal door painted white 210 x 82 cm. Still with furniture and lock plus wood surround to fit door in if required. Only Rp. 500,000. WhatsApp : 0821 4574 4219. Photo available. For Sale; Heavy duty and good quality exterior wall light. Only Rp. 150,000 WhatsApp : 0821 4574 4219. Photo available. For Sale; Wooden door and windows furniture set for Rp7,000,000 ONO/nego just make an offer! +62 853 3946 5151.

For Sale; 180+ Original Blurays (inc 3D) Rp35,000/disc. movies/boxed, sets/series. Includes Alien Trilogy, Band of Brothers, Boardwalk Empire, Downtown Abbey, Friends, Battlestar Galactica, Game of Thrones, MadMen, Star Trek, Stargate Atlantis, Hobbit. +62 853 3946 5151. For Sale; 350+ Original DVDs (including boxed sets/series): Rp20,000/disc. Classics (eg: Bette Davis, Hitchcock, Agatha Christie), I Love Lucy, Beatles, Charles Dickens, Cheers, Foyle’s War, Frasier, I Claudius, SNL, West Wing. +62 853 3946 5151.

For Sale; Table & chair wood ex resto, serious buyer. WA 081 5555 4666. Nusa Dua. For Sale; 2 pc Lite ikelite underwater lamps. As new. 25 $ each. 1 sun light SL6 UW kinetics 20$. Pls contact Michael 081 2395 1444. For Sale; Goodman’s (from UK) microwave, working condition 800 watt, with grill. Only Rp850,000. WhatsApp : 0821 4574 4219. Photo available. For Sale; Heavy duty and good quality exterior wall light. Only Rp. 150,000 WhatsApp 0821 4574 4219. Photo available.

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We Are Shaping a Positive Culture The ABC Ubud Food Festival (UFF19) just wrapped, tanpa plastik! What a superb marriage of the good life and elevated environmental awareness! Celebrating Indonesian food from a cultural angle (culinary tourism, reviving heritage fowl, for starters) was great fun for locals and expats, April 26-28. Cooking demo stages and experts’ podiums served up innovative ideas for dealing with any household leftovers and trash (the ONLY way we’re going to even begin to solve Indonesia’s littered beaches). Yes, it starts with you and me and the pembantu. You already know to reduce waste, so this year, reduce a little more. Tips in next Mala column. Do block April 2020 for the next UFF (& tell your wallet that most of it is totally free)! It’s Bali’s epicenter for creative links between our agriculture and consumer culture, and it’s a wild ride with our hottest chefs and food mavens. A holistic and inclusive view of Bali really pays off, as it’s a small place in a developing nation wracked by challenges to its environment and economy, entirely OUR business if we are spending time here breathing the air and flushing the toilets. Same goes for the festival Sustainable Solutions, which is happening at the Green School at press time, returning to your calendar next year! Mindful caretaking of this precious island is the focus of the World Health Sovereignty Summit at the NewEarth Festival, June 19 – 25. Film, fashion, music, dance, art, bio architecture, and frontline activism: get the details at newearthfestival.com Recycle your tired misconceptions about Aceh! Aceh Culinary Festival is on in 4 – 6 July. And if mind-blowingly smooth pulled coffee and a lively coffeehouse culture is your thing, the Aceh Coffee Festival is 1 – 3 August; look for performing arts as well as some of the world’s finest beans. Tack on a day trip to the Suhom Waterfall and beaches along the way. Aceh’s new Tsunami Museum is a stunning and rewarding monument to the disaster from which Aceh has arisen.

Winning both my “Most Magical” and “Most Intimate Festival” prizes is the Festival Tepi Sawah, 6-7 July, at the beautiful Omah Apik accommodations and paddyside performance space in Pejeng, Gianyar. Music, art, nature, kids workshops, learning, and culture. festivaltepisawah@ gmail.com & www.festivaltepisawah.com In Omah Apik’s regular Fascinating Rhythms free performance sessions and master classes, we’ve got singer/songwriter Anda Perdana performing there 29 May, 7:30 – 10:30 pm.

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Then start planning that trip. If you don’t want to leave Bali, but you seek a unique cultural experience, check out the Sedasa farm tour, high up in the mountains. I’ll give more info in the June 5 issue, but if you can’t wait, do your own research by going to facebook: Chef Buda Organic Farm.

Last call to get in on the dazzling Bali International Indigenous Film Festival, May 10 – 12. Grand opening is at Njana Tilem Museum, Jalan Raya Mas between Sukawati and Ubud, followed by 40 films from 14 nations, showing at the Cinema Paradiso in Ubud. Info: www.indigenousfilmfestbi. com Tickets: www.townscript.com/e/indigenous-filmfestival-2019 Back on the topic of culinary and cultural travel, I discovered a great tour being promoted at the Spicy Geg kiosk at the Food Festival. The Maluku tourism department, in conjunction with the Halmahera Barat local government, has created Jailolo Kitchen: Preservation of the Local Wisdom, a multifaceted festival in Jailolo Bay, Maluku. Look for diving, indigenous heritage, and seafood. 24 – 29 June. For info, WhatsApp to xposeindonesia_org (Evi) at +62 81277510222. Maluku’s 1,027 islands stand supreme in Wallace’s journeys and was Magellan’s ultimate destination when his mission to circumnavigate the globe was compromised (but not ended) by his violent death in what is now the Philippines. His crew accomplished the historic sailing feat, and the rest is trade and tourism history. A few Ubud Writers Festivals ago, I was floored by a performance of Balabala, a complex and athletic dance choreographed by Eko Suprianto. Inspired by that region’s ritualistic martial arts dances, Eko trained his hand-picked Maluku dancers (who happen to be honor students) for two years, to master the steps of his creation.

On now at the urban oasis CushCush Gallery, Gg Rajawali (Jl Teuku Umar), Denpasar, there’s Bali VERNADOC 2019, a fascinating exhibition of graphic documentation and drawings of the architecture and people of Bali Aga village Pedawan, near Singaraja. Visits through May are by appointment, but it’s an extremely welcoming place. Call Nike on WhatsApp at +62 896 6477 2657 to arrange a viewing.

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House for sale at Jalan Puri Nusa Dua Gg 3 A12, land 1are 2 storey, electricity 2200, PDAM, price 1,7billion nego. Contact 0822 3665 2873. [151]

3x2 Big beautiful house with breathtaking view of Ayung River in Bongkasa village, 300 m from Bali Swing and 20 mins from Ubud centre. One floor from Rp 120 juta / year, contact +61 42309 2670 or (Noni.Wardani@ pc.wa.edu.au) [008]

Good investment opportunity. Land for sale in Negara area (west Bali). More than 10 are available in front of the beach or close to the city. Starting price Rp. 80 million/are. Road access. Please call / SMS 081 2368 6123 (Indonesian) or 0812 3888 0606 (English).

KEROBOKAN Rooms for rent daily or monthly. Just 20 minutes from the beach with swimming pool, AC, Wi-Fi, hot water available, sharing kitchen or private kitchen. For more details please click (www.perahu89.com). [010]

JIMBARAN Land for rent 12 are. Location Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Kedonganan. 25 meters from Benoa Square. Contact: 081 2383 4011. [9001]

Land for sale 2 are located closed to Asian International School Jimbaran. Contact 081 2394 8595. [9014] 2 Storey house on 340 sqm land for sale. Located closed to Four Season Hotel Jimbaran. Sea view. Electricity v 16.500 wht. Phone line, PDAM, building license. Owner certificate. 4 Bedroom plus servant bedroom. Call 081 2394 8595.

BUKIT Land for rent in main street of Bali cliff, size 56 are, price Rp. 8 mill/are/year. Strategic location, close to Pandawa Beach, GWK & Uluwatu. Contact 0812 381 5292. [9003]

For sale 3 storey villa with ocean view in Bukit Ungasan. 288/198m2, facilities : 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, parking, large garden, kitchen. Asking price Rp. 3.5 Billion. Contact 081 2366 6541 or (anggaw83@ gmail.com). [003] Land for sale located in Goa Gong Bukit Ungasan. 24 are price Rp. 155 million / are. Please contact 081 2366 6541 or e-mail : (anggaw83@ gmail.com).

DENPASAR For sale 2 units Ruko, land size 2 Are, Price Rp. 4 billion (nego). Address Jl. Tukad Pakerisan No 108 Panjer, South Denpasar. Contact 081 2388 9191. For sale ruko Jl. Marlboro / Pura Demak Denpasar. Size 5x12m2 (2 floors), parking, IMB). 10 minutes to Seminyak/Kuta. Nearby gas station, hotel, 24hrs minimarket, cafe, KFC. McDonald, Pizza Hut, Burger King. Call owner 0812 3873 5174. No broker.

TABANAN House for rent located Sanggulan Tabanan. 2 Bedroom. 1 Bathroom. 1 Living room and 1 Garage. On land 1,25 are. Building 80m2. Electricity 1300 watt. Deep weel. Gazebo. Mountain & ricefield view. Monthly or Yearly. Contact: 081 2394 8595. [9013] Land for sale located in Banjar Beringkit Belayu. Size 6,5 are. Price Rp. 100 million/are (nego). Perfect location for building your private villa. Please contact owner 0859 6905 7546. [9015]

For sale or lease. Land 40 are. Road access, rice field view. Suitable for villa. Call 0859 6905 7546. Tabanan Area Selemadeg, Berembeng 5400m2 FREEHOLD LAND Rp 2billion neg + 33 682210468 (pauline@ ab-groupmanagement. com). [012]

CANGGU Leasehold joglo villa complex (2 joglo studios, 2 big joglo with 2 bedrooms, 3 joglo with 1 bedroom + 1 joglo restaurant). Huge swimming pool, land size 13,5 aras (1350 m2). This villa running well always full. Located in premium area Jl. Pantai Berawa Canggu. Asking price IDR 8,5 billion for 14 years (direct owner). For more info contact : Nita 0815 5800 4961 or e-mail (tropicalvillas@gmail.com). [011]

LOMBOK Land for rent with private beach. 5.300 m2. Island Gili Gede in Lombok. Assists for the design architecture, constructor and open hotel. Owner whatsapp. +62 823 4282 2700. [005] Land for investment to save in, good condition at Gili Gede, West Lombok. Direct from owner 7 are beach front and 115 are. Beautiful panoramic view. Please contact Hera 0813 3910 4292. [013]

SEMINYAK Shop for rent location Seminyak Oberoi, Drupadi street. Ready to enter, fully furnished, suitable for clothing store. 4,5m x 12m at Rp. 110 million/year. Open for nego. Contact Whatsapp 0819 3301 7435. For rent shop 80m2 Jalan Basangkasa, strategic location 150jt / year 16 years left, minimum 5 years. Second floor appartement 140m2, 3br, 2bth, 170jt/year. Price 2 floor 250jt / year nego. Contact (WA) for info 0878 6102 6642. [009]

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