Bali Buzz #7

Vol. 1/octoBer 2-8, 2014

Books with a purpose The Rabbit Ranch at Candi Kuning

A NIGHT TO

remember

FROM THE EDITOR

Dining HAVEN eAting hAs Become a serious affair here in Bali, and that’s good for us. nowadays, dining establishments—from the humble warung to the plush restaurant---pop up in every corner of the island at a speed equaled only by the mushrooming of coffee houses, which is not a bad thing in itself. the island’s main tourist areas, such as seminyak, Kerobokan and ubud, have been transformed into a sort of culinary un, being graced with restaurants serving the signature foods of almost every nation on this planet. in these areas, italian, greek, French and Japanese gastronomical sensations live in harmony alongside the ubiquitous warung selling padang, Javanese soto and pecel, as well as Balinese

cover photo: chris o’connor

lawar and babi guling suckling pig.

Furthermore, world-class, award-winning chefs have begun seeing the island’s potential as a regional culinary center of excellence. in this edition, we feature a recent gastronomic event involving celebrated chef luke mangan at peppers sentosa seminyak’s salt tapas. the event underlined the growing scene of fine-dining on the island, as well as the island’s rising importance in the eyes of world-acclaimed chefs.

Bon appetite!

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‘ngaben masa’

Walking 100 kilometers to support disabled athletes

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Monochrome

‘Ngaben masa’ “A community pools its resources to organize a mass cremation” Words and Photos Agung Parameswara

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hick, billowing smoke immediately filled the air in the Blahbatuh cemetery that afternoon as the local village residents set fire to the wooden sarcophagi shaped like mythological beasts— bulls and winged elephants—as well as to the soaring bade (cremation tower) structure.

It was the climax of a mass cremation ritual that had seen the villagers work together for weeks to provide a suitable farewell ritual for 91 people who had passed away over the last several years.

Locally known as ngaben masa, the mass cremation is organized once every three years.

The ngaben cremation ritual is an expensive affair here, with a family of normal economic circumstances spending up to Rp 100 million (US$8,200) to cremate a single body, while the royal families have been known to spend way more than Rp 1 billion to fund a grand cremation.

A mass cremation offers an inexpensive way of holding this vital ritual. Families pool their financial resources, using a collective offering that reduces the cost to no more than Rp 20 million per participating family.

This has increasingly become a popular choice among the Balinese, particularly those living in regions less fortunate than the affluent communities in southern Bali.

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Compassion

waLkiNg 100 kiLometers

to support disabled athletes “All the pAin endured during the WAlK WAs Well Worth the eFFort to help Athletes liVing With disABilities” Words desy nurhAyAti photos courtesy of solemen

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t was a tough and exhausting four days for the team from yayasan solemen indonesia and the Bali sports Foundation (BsF), who last week walked 100 kilometers in the intense scorching heat of Bali.

But the painful feet, sore muscles, even an accidental collision by a motorbike, failed to discourage their determination to raise awareness for disabled athletes, as well as to raise funds to support disabled and disadvantaged people on the island. under the program WAdA (Walk to Assist disabled Athletes), the team started its journey last tuesday in nusa dua. the seven walkers had the back-up of three support vehicles carrying water, food and first aid supplies to provide much needed reinforcement. the hike started at 8 a.m. and the intrepid fundraisers made their way through the traffic and heat to seminyak square. With an approximate distance of 21

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km, the walk took a little over three hours on the first day. the second day saw the walkers start out from stiff chili restaurant in sanur. “this was a tough day since one of the walkers was hit by a motorbike and the heat was quite intense with minimal shade because the trees lining the route had been trimmed,” commented solemen founder robert epstone. on day 3, they set off from Jl. monkey Forest in ubud, with feet well bandaged and sore muscles but still determined to reach their next destination: Kerthagosa in Klungkung regency. they maintained a good steady pace and finally, after just four hours to walk 22.5 km, they reached the next stop. on Friday, the last and toughest day, the team warmly welcomed a tourist from the uK who joined the walk. the group kicked off from the Balinese goa lawah temple on the east coast, near the village of Kusamba. After making a traditional Balinese offering at the temple and receiving a blessing, the walkers started the longest and possibly the most dangerous day of their journey. the road to the final destination, taman ujung (the water palace of the Karangasem royal family), is a main thoroughfare used by many large trucks carrying rocks and soil along the east coast, as well as tourist buses, cars and motorbikes, but it failed to deter their quest.

Walking through the village of Jasri and then to taman ujung, the group finally reached its target after a walk of six hours and 10 minutes, a little over 34 km, to be welcomed by the appreciative applause of supporters who had come to celebrate the completion of WAdA together with the band reborn.

“All the walkers are tired, sore, have blistered feet, knees, thighs, calves aching in pain, but are relieved and full of admiration and appreciation for each other,” said epstone, who walked barefoot during the journey. “new friendships were formed, but the most important thing was the belief that the pain and suffering endured over the previous four days was well worth the effort to show our

support and appreciation for athletes who live with a disability each and every day,” he added. the original concept of WAdA was to raise awareness for disabled athletes in Bali who struggle to obtain support, both physical and financial, that would enable them to compete locally, nationally and internationally in their chosen sports. rodney holt, BsF founder and ceo, created the concept, with Vicki spencer, the foundation’s trustee. spencer has worked with children, both disabled and able-bodied, in Australia and Bali for nearly 30 years, primarily in swimming and other sports, with the belief that sport, particularly for those living with a disability, provides many benefits – emotional, physical and mental.

BsF itself has provided many sporting opportunities for people living with disabilities. in August, BsF received an invitation from the international Wheelchair rugby Federation to field a team at the upcoming Asian paragames in incheon, south Korea, in october. After securing the approval of the npc (indonesian national paralympic committee), BsF had the challenge of training the team of 11, comprising three women and eight men. they also needed to raise the funds to enable the first ever wheelchair rugby team from indonesia to compete at this international event. up until the invitation from the international Wheelchair rugby Federation was received, no indonesian player had ever played the

game and the majority of the team members had never been out of Bali, let alone on a plane out of indonesia. members of the Korean Wheelchair rugby team came to Bali to assist the team with training and preparation. solemen, which already has done much work supporting the disabled in Bali and sponsors Balinese disabled athlete ni nengah Widiasih, sees WAdA as a way of supporting BsF to promote the first ever indonesian wheelchair rugby team and raise the necessary finances, as well as to further assist in welfare and development for the disabled in Bali. up until this week, rp 24 million (us$1,950) had been raised and pledged.

Smile

‘bog-bog’ CartooNs “A cArtoon mAgAzine cAptures the hilArity oF An islAnd At A crossroAds” Words tAne hAdiyAntono

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he drawing was a simple one: a man in a plane flying over stretches of land with markings on it. the markings were barcodes, as if the land was ready to be taken to the nearest cashier for a fast and easy transaction. “do you understand what this picture means? this one is a jab at the Balinese reclamation issue, how our land is practically being handed over to greedy investors,” explained Jango pramartha in an interview at Bog-Bog Arcade at Jl. Veteran 39A in downtown denpasar. pramartha, who is better known as Jango, is the founding father and editor-in-chief of Bog-Bog Bali Cartoon Magazine. his talents and skills led him to the national comic stage when he was appointed president of Kartun indonesia (indonesian cartoon Association) for the 2005-2010 period.

Jango has a deep passion for visual art and culture and was quite surprised when his community elected him Ketua Adat, chief of the customary village.

“While my work as president of Kartun Indonesia provided me with a wider view of the ‘outside world’, my position as customary village chief allowed me to gain a deeper perspective of the social and cultural issues in Bali. Both perspectives have really helped our work in Bog-Bog,” explained Jango.

Bog-Bog started out as a small joint project between Jango and his fellow Balinese cartoonists and has grown into a well-respected comic art media in the Balinese and indonesian media landscape. the cartoonists have become renowned for their impressive and powerful social narration through art. most of their works provide a scathing commentary on contemporary politics, culture and society, tightly and smartly incorporated into images of daily Balinese social and cultural life.

After great deliberation, the team finally launched the magazine on April 1, 2001. “Bog-Bog means lies, and when we launched it on April

photos tAne hAdiyAntono And courtesy of Bog-Bog

1, 2001 right on April Fool’s day, we felt like it was the perfect time and the perfect title for the magazine,” Jango reminisced. over the 13 years, with many ups and downs, Bog-Bog has continued to survive and is counting on being here for some time yet. the downs were the hardest, especially after the Bali bombing in 2002 when advertisers deserted the magazine for good. the absence of advertising and the drain on funding forced Jango to postpone printing the magazine for a couple of months.

“But in times of drought and trouble, as our friends told us, it was exactly the right time for Bog-Bog to rise and to bring smiles and laughter back to Bali, so we got back to work and started printing the magazine,” recalled Jango.

Jango shared a silly confession about his secret marketing gimmick.

Back in the early days, when Bog-Bog was still fairly local, the board’s members decided to slip copies of their magazine into the seat pockets of various aircraft. it was a crazy gambit. one of the team would board a plane and slip five to 10 copies into the pockets and leave them, as if the magazine was part of the in-flight reading. not long after that, Bog-Bog received various calls from international brands wanting to put their ads into the magazine.

While a mere glance at Bog-Bog’s cover suggests a rather juvenile concept, its reputation has brought it national and international recognition. the Museum Rekor Indonesia (muri - indonesian museum of records) recognized Bog-Bog as the first bilingual

indonesian cartoon magazine. Bog-Bog has also gained respect at the international cartoon and Asian cultural conference.

“What is most interesting about our work here in Bog-Bog is that many foreign scholars, anthropologists in particular, regard our work as a brilliant visualization of modern Balinese people.

As a matter of fact, what i was doing was merely pouring out my ideas and what i have seen in daily life into drawings.” upon close observation, it is true that Bog-Bog’s’s cartoons are a series of smart jabs, light and witty jokes on everyday occurrences within the community. the most stunning thing about Jango’s cartoons is that no matter how diverse the subjects (from consumerism, to corruption, greed, hypocrisy and environmental issues), they always seem to hit hard. Bog-Bog is filled with daily life, ranging from traffic jams, to kids playing with kites, cleverly portrayed in its colorful and carefully designed pages.

it is through these cartoons that Jango and his friends are trying to strike a chord with the masses and create awareness on various social current issues.

“What we’re trying to do here in Bog-Bog is have one leg placed on the modern side of life and the other on the traditional side. the results are drawings, story lines, something both sides can really enjoy.” like the old adage “a picture speaks a thousand words”, Jango strongly believes that at times a cartoon can be a better medium to express complex social issues.

“When it comes to meaningful outpourings of intellect, no expression can perhaps beat the stark lines of a cartoon,” said Jango, who is now receiving due credit for his work with BogBog Bog.

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Soul

Books with a purpose “A bookshop initiates a campaign to bring quality reading materials to local children” Words: Pia Vuolteenaho Photos I Wayan Juniarta and courtesy of Ganesha

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anesha Bookshop has dug its roots deep into the Bali soil.

Founded by Australian Anita Scheeres and her Balinese husband Ketut Yuliarsa, the bookshop has been operating in Bali since 1986. Today, Ganesha boasts three locations. The main store in Ubud is centrally located on the main street near the post office, while the other two stores are at prime spots in Kerobokan and Sanur. Since the early days, Ganesha Bookshop has had at its core the desire to foster literacy in the community. For its founders, this is not just a nice sentiment and, in practice, it has translated into the Books for Bali project.

The way Books for Bali works is simple.

Everyone and anyone can help, regardless of how long they are staying in Bali.

“People can simply purchase a book at one of our shops in Bali and ask for the book

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to be donated to one of our participating schools. People can also bring us used children’s books, which will be delivered to our schools as well,” Scheeres explained.

Book donors receive a book plate on which they can write their name and the organization to which they are donating, which is then attached to the book.

When choosing a book to donate, Scheeres recommends bilingual, English/ Indonesian storybooks, as well as books in Indonesian. Books in English are also welcome. “There are some wonderful books now for children, including pictorial dictionaries and atlases, books on ecology, history, world cultures and so on,” she added. These types of books can make a huge difference in opening a child’s mind to the world around them.

The spark that got the charity project going came from Scheeres’ and Ketut’s own experience as parents. “When

our son went to school here in Bali we discovered that there was no library in the school. In fact, there were no books at all. We wanted to do something to change that,” said Scheeres.

As Scheeres pointed out, most visitors to Bali are fortunate enough to have grown up with books as a part of their everyday life. In Bali, the situation is quite different. “As parents struggle to afford the basics in life, buying books for their children is way down the list of purchases.

In fact, most parents never buy books.”

Lack of funds is not the only reason why books are not a top priority in most families. “Bali has traditionally been an oral society, where stories have been handed down from generation to generation through dance and drama. We want to add to that and make reading a part of each child’s life.”

Books for Bali currently donates books

to 40 different schools, libraries and orphanages. The books also aid schools for the disabled, as well as a project which retrains and re-educates disadvantaged women. To get better acquainted with the organizations involved, there is a book with photos of the schools and libraries available in Ganesha Bookshops. The difference the donated books make to these children is huge. “Most children in Bali do not own any books at all, so making books available in the schools is vital,” Scheeres stated.

Today, more so than ever before, Bali is truly a global village, where people from all nationalities and all walks of life come together. Scheeres believes it is exactly because of this that efforts should be made to help literacy flourish in Bali. “Reading opens up new worlds and gives us so much depth of understanding of all people around the world. Balinese children are now a part of a global environment and for them to participate in such a changing world they need the tools, such as access to books that will help them on their journey.”

With such a worthy cause at stake, donating a book seems like a no-brainer.

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‘Majapahit Style’ “A witty architectural historian packages the Balinese yearning for a long-gone empire into a book” Words I Wayan Juniarta Photos Anggara Mahendra

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he Balinese, members of the royal families in particular, have always harbored a romantic yearning for the Majapahit, the mighty East Java empire that annexed the island in the 14th century. The Majapahit is not only seen as an actual, historical period to these families but also as the exemplary model of the Hindu golden age, toward which contemporary Balinese gaze with wide eyes and deep longing.

In fact, the Balinese often pride themselves as being the continuation of the empire, referring to waves of Majapahit scholars, artists and priests who moved to the tiny island following the demise of the empire and the emergence of Islamic kingdoms in East Java in the early 16th

century. They brought with them knowledge and artistic skills that would later shape the island’s kingdoms into the image of the Majapahit.

The dramatic parts of this historical episode – the conquest of Bali, the coronation of Javan-born rulers in Bali, the rise of vassal kingdoms in several regions in the island, and the arrival of Danghyang Nirartha, the powerful priest who would establish the enduringly influential brahmana siwa family – were narrated and embellished at length in the local babad, the part historical part mythological account of a ruling family’s genealogy.

Unfortunately, there had yet to be an extensive narrative on the scope and details of the Majapahit influence on the island’s most visible legacy, its temples, royal palaces and other architectural monuments. That is until the

launching of Majapahit Style, a large and colorful book penned by Made Wijaya, an Australian-born architect who “discovered” Bali in 1973 and has been a “born-again” Balinese ever since.

An accomplished architect with a successful firm undertaking projects here and abroad, Wijaya is better known as the influential bule who speaks fluent Balinese – both high and low languages – with ample free time to attend any major ritual at every major temple and palace in Bali. Many Balinese are openly envious of his skillful way of donning the sarong and wrapping the headgear.

For the local expatriate community, he is the witty, often acerbic, social media magician, who with his hilarious, under-dressed YouTube alterego Widji, is always ready to pounce and poke fun at any ostentatious bule looking down on his adopted home.

Majapahit Style was launched at the Sanur residence of Australian Consul-General Majell Hind and was attended by a colorful crowd that included the seasoned photographer Rio Helmi

and Cokorda Pemecutan XI, the leader of the House of Pemecutan, a Denpasar royal family that can trace its lineage back to a Majapahit prince.

The plush, 336-page book is a feast for the eyes with magnificent pictures of historical monuments, from Sumatra’s and Java’s HinduBuddha candi, royal palaces and tombs of Islamic sages, to the Neolithic structures in East Nusa Tenggara. Most importantly, it is a pleasure to read.

Wijaya’s unpretentious writing style – “My credentials as a ceremonialist and architectural historian can withstand more scrutiny than those of an anthropologist”— and the fluidity with which he glides along the materials spanning from ancient Indonesia to the Majapahit era, including the rituals and fashions of that period, to contemporary Bali, make the book enjoyable reading material.

It took Wijaya a decade to prepare the book, including five years spent interviewing most of the top Majapahit scholars. In the process, he had also the privilege of hitting his head on the lintel of the door of the greatest gapura in Java. “[It was at] the entrance to the cungkup courtyard of Sunan Sendang Duwur, which I had been trying to find for 35 years [...] then I had to slam a black kupluk beanie over the gushing wound for fear that the kuncen guardian would forbid a bloody infidel. That kupluk has become my special weapon to enter ancient mosques as an infidel.”

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Cover Story

A night to

remember “An amazing feast with Luke Mangan and Friends at Salt tapas, Peppers sentosa Seminyak” Words Chris O’Connor Photos Chris O’Connor and Courtesy of Peppers Seminyak

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rom epic street food to extraordinary epicurean elegance, the once largely impecunious island of Bali – with no more than a handful of good restaurants spread between ubud and uluwatu – is today being transformed into a booming gastronomic gateway of culinary excellence. this exhilarating scene has, in part, been driven by the influx of many formidable domestic and international chefs. one such Bali-loving, jet setting chef is the affable luke mangan. Following his success in Jakarta with salt grill, around 12 months ago the Australian chef came to Bali and opened salt tapas as the signature restaurant for the recently rebranded peppers sentosa seminyak. peppers is an exclusive five-star villa complex located close to petitenget temple in one of the island’s most happening dining areas. last saturday evening, along with a large guest list, mangan celebrated salt tapas’ first, very successful year by collaborating with four other prestigious Bali-based chefs, all of whom have been instrumental over the years in the surge in Bali’s excellent dining culture, to host what was a memorable evening, A night with luke mangan and Friends. on the night, as the delicious food and wine flowed, Bali Buzz asked sashi rajan, pepper’s resort manager, how this extraordinary night of culinary collaboration had come to be. “luke and i were chatting about what we’d like to do to celebrate salt tapas’ first anniversary here at peppers and thought salt tapas is all about sharing, so why don’t we invite some other chefs to come and join us and do a joint menu and celebrate together with friends. We talked to Angus here at our restaurant and sent off a quick email to chris salans, Will meyrick and mandif Warokka inviting them to come and cook their favorite dish for a joint menu with luke. Within just a few minutes, we had emails back from all the guys saying yes, they were in! luke essentially saw the opportunity to cook with his mates in Bali, who happen to be some of the best chefs on the island. peeking into the kitchen, it was great to see the camaraderie among them, all experts in their cuisine, working together. the chefs all seem to be having fun and the guests are enjoying this collaborative dining experience. it fell into place so quickly. chris was first in with his recipe (really quickly actually), so we just went from there. As you can see, it’s a great night and we love that we can share it with our friends like this.” chef chris salans, of mosaic ubud and mosaic Beachclub, was first up serving his gindara carpaccio & Balinese lemon pepper in a macadamia Vanilla dressing. the thinly sliced raw

fish was succulent and full of flavor. the dressing was refreshing and quite unusual, so much so that toby garritt of Bali’s pod chocolate was seen taking notes – Balinese lemon pepper chocolate? it seems right up garrit’s creative street!

As salans did the table rounds, soaking up the plaudits, Bali Buzz caught up with him. “it’s always great to do collaborations with other chefs, i’ve always done them here in indonesia,” he says, “but if we can do them involving international chefs from abroad, well, i think it’s all about promoting Bali and the only way to get Bali where it needs to be as far as quality goes – so much is still average, if we want total quality, we have to join hands with other chefs. i’ve been traveling the world for the last seven to eight years trying to get my name out there; a guy like luke mangan has got pull in five or six different countries, to be joined to that… i mean, the more the merrier.”

With salans setting the benchmark, the creative talents of the other chefs were eagerly anticipated and it was mandif Warokka of teatro gastroteque who delivered next. his dish of pan seared scallops, tiger prawn Agnolotti, Burnt leeks, Fern leaves in a coconut curry sauce would not have surprised the gathering, who were well aware of this young indonesian chef’s massive reputation on the island. strikingly beautiful, the earthy colors worked perfectly on the eye, while in the mouth it was a taste sensation. crunchy leek, soft scallop and the textured leaves and tiger prawn sat in a small sea of complex indonesian coconut curry sauce; it was the encapsulation of fine Asian fusion cuisine. mangan, as well as leading the evening, had also been overseeing his own culinary offering of sticky pork chop, star anise, cauliflower puree and green mango salad. in addition to operating several restaurants in sydney, singapore, Jakarta, tokyo and Bali, the highly successful and acclaimed chef has three restaurants on p&o cruise liners and is consultant chef for Virgin Australia, author of five cookbooks and a tV and radio personality! he says, “in the one year since its september 2013 opening, salt tapas Bali has made quite an impression on Bali’s local dining scene, having been recognized for its creative and innovative interpretation of modern tapas cuisine.” the contrast between the rich meat, thick sauces and mildly acidic mango salad was impressive and, as anticipated, mangan’s sticky pork chop was greeted with welcome applause.

All the courses were paired with a selection of red and white wines. From marlborough, new zealand, were the Kim crawford sauvignon Blanc 2013 and Kim crawford pinot noir 2012, while from the margaret river, Australia, were cape mentelle chardonnay 2012 and cape mentelle

cabernet merlot 2010. the Kim crawford pinot noir complemented the sticky pork perfectly.

Will meyrick, author, restaurateur and compulsive traveler, was up next presenting the extraordinarily tender slow-braised capre grim beef cheek with roasted coconut, cinnamon and indonesian rendang spices. he has, paraphrasing his own words, travelled extensively through southeast Asia, where he fell in love with the exotic spices, flavors and textures that make the cuisine and its culture so unique. this is reflected constantly in his menus. to the discerning diners of Jakarta and Bali, his restaurants, e&o, sarong and mamasan, are synonymous with all that is great about Asian cuisine. the slow-braised beef melted in the mouth and, with spicy vegetables and a great texture from the roast coconut, it was wellbalanced and excellent with the fragrant cape mentelle chardonnay. last, but by no means least, came

the glorious desert by Angus harrison, the stunning burnt butter and dark chocolate ganache layer cake with rossella and raspberry coulis, salted caramel cashews and edible flowers. harrison has a long association with mangan that began over a decade ago when he joined moorish in north Bondi. they renewed the acquaintance some years

later when he joined the kitchens at glass Brasserie restaurant and the wine bar mojo by luke mangan, before returning to Bali to head up the salt tapas kitchen. the creation tasted as good as it looked and paired perfectly with the cape mentelle cabernet merlot. using Bali’s own pod chocolate as one of its primary ingredients, this rich yet light cake proved to be the perfect closing dish of an excellent dining experience and worthy celebration of chef luke mangan’s first year in Bali.

Writer’s favorite? the pan seared scallops, tiger prawn agnolotti, burnt leeks, fern leaves in a coconut curry sauce by mandif Warokka, served with the Kim crawford sauvignon Blanc 2013. october 2, 2014

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Sight

The Rabbit Ranch at

Candi Kuning “An interest in rabbits grows into a breeding and research center in hilly Bedugul”

Words and photos: Bram Setiawan

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Gusti Ngurah Wira Karyana has always adored rabbits, finding them to be cute, soft and beautiful creatures. Almost 13 years ago, in 2001, the 40-yearold obtained 10 rabbits, which he lovingly kept as pets.

He cared for the rabbits in his spacious property, now called Candi Kuning Rabbit Ranch, located in Candi Kuning village in Baturiti, Tabanan regency, just 20 meters from the Eka Karya Botanical Garden. Over time, his collection grew from only 10 rabbits to around 150 of various breeds.

“I breed Anggora, New Zealand, Dwarf, Rex, Holland Lop and Giant rabbits. I bought some of them from my friends in Bogor, West Java,” said Ngurah, showing off some of his pets.

Breeding rabbits is not as difficult as many people think. “The most important point is to give them the correct diet and nutritious food, maintain hygiene and take care of their health.”

Most of the rabbits in the ranch stay in their hutches.

“I feed them vegetables and fermented banana stem, which is good for the animals’ digestive system. If you give rabbits lots of veggies, they will have diarrhea,” explained Ngurah.

Providing them with vitamins and supplements is important to prevent various diseases, particularly skin diseases like scabies.

While breeding rabbits is his hobby and pleasure, Ngurah has learned a lot about the nature of rabbits and the best way to care for them.

“I have to understand the characteristics and physical condition of each rabbit breed to give them the best

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care, especially during mating.”

Rabbits usually reach sexual maturity aged between four and seven months, depending on the breed. New Zealand and Rex breeds reach sexual maturity at five to six months, while larger breeds, such as Flemish Giants and Checkered Giants may be as old as six to seven months before they can mate.

“I have recorded the age of every rabbit here, so I know when to mate the does and bucks at the right time,” said Ngurah. After the short mating period, fertile female rabbits are pregnant for 30 days and deliver around eight to 12 baby bunnies.

Ngurah had never thought that his love of and dedication to bunnies would provide a business opportunity. However, he now sells his rabbits at the gate of the botanical garden, mostly at weekends.

“Many people come to my ranch here. Some buyers are expatriates—Americans, Russians, Italians—residing in Bali.”

The Anggora breed is the most sought after. “People love Anggora rabbits for their long, soft fur. These rabbits are social animals.” Local breeds are sold at around Rp 20,000 (US$1.63) to Rp 200,000, while Rex and Angora are from Rp 50,000 to Rp 500,000. Different rabbits would certainly sell in different markets, he said.

“The most expensive is the Holland Lop rabbit, with prices starting from Rp 75,000 for 1.5 month-old babies and Rp 800,000 for an adult rabbit.”

His ranch has become a commercial breeding center, as well as a study and research center. “Many students, husbandry students, come here to learn more about breeding rabbits, which I am happy to share with them.”

His devotion to taking care of these animals and his open and generous heart sharing his rabbit-raising know-how with others has turned into a prolific business for Ngurah—almost as prolific as his female rabbits.

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Pandi’s art exhibition

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Bali, and in particular Ubud village in Gianyar regency, never suffers from a shortage of young inspiring artists with unique and exceptional talent.

Nyoman Sutarja Pandi is one such artist, wellknown for his simple, inspiring works of art.

In conjunction with the 10th anniversary of Conrad Bali, the resort’s management is featuring the works of Pandi, as he prefers to be called, in its new East Art Gallery.

Bearing the title “Living Harmony”, the exhibition has been running since Aug. 29 and will continue until Oct. 31.

Conrad Bali general manager Jean-Sébastien Kling said: “We have been overwhelmed by the response to this series. Our guests, local visitors and tourists have already embraced it. We have long desired to provide a space that served as a vehicle

for the island’s best artists so they could deliver their unique take on the destination, and we believe we have gone some way to achieving that.”

Many critics say Pandi’s artistic creations embody a sense of joy and harmony, as well as modesty.

Born to a local farmer and traditional Balinese painter, 34-year-old Pandi naturally inherited his skill from his father and absorbed the beauty and serenity of Ubud Kaja village, which served to provide him with a reservoir of artistic ideas.

The changing colors of the paddy fields, the lush verdant valleys and gurgling rivers surrounded his childhood life in this artistic village. Every day, he roamed the forested areas of Ubud with his three siblings.

These sweet childhood memories are now reflected in his paintings, sculptures and art

installations.

His artistic endeavors started early, when he was still in elementary school, and he started to follow his father’s path as a painter.

After completing elementary school, he dedicated himself to seriously pursuing his dream of becoming a painter.

To support his art, he began selling tickets for local art performances in his village.

When his mind was clouded, the nearby river became a perfect sanctuary, a sacred place where he could physically and spiritually cleanse his body and soul.

Pandi performed regular Balinese bathing rituals and meditated to spiritually imbibe the energy from nature and the universe—the energy that allowed his artistic skills to flow.

He went on to develop his own studio and art gallery, which he named Nekat, meaning an act of daring or bravery, sometimes without proper caution.

Pandi was obviously aware of the abundance of talent on the island, with each artist having their own distinguishing style, but he remained faithful to his own beliefs. Rather than exploring complicated and vague subject matters, like young artists often do, Pandi opted to present simple, almost minimalistic compositions, which are in harmony with their natural environment.

His mostly focuses on feminine figures accompanied by birds, trees and flowers.

In “Living Harmony”, Pandi explores the energy of family, with a focus on the female form.

His paintings are distinguished by their minimalist style, suffused with innocence and grace, the eternal motifs of man coexisting in harmony with the natural environment, with woman as the center of the universe.

For Pandi, the relationship is a pure and loving union.

“I often find it hard to describe my work,” Pandi said. “I like to leave that to others.

But I guess there’s a joyfulness and oneness that I feel about my home that comes across in my art.

Some people say it has a simplistic elegance.

I like that.”

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rom underwater beauty, to lush, verdant hills, volcanic mountains and breathtaking waterfalls, Bali has all the amazing natural landscapes found in other places in the

world. one place of scenic beauty that is worth a visit is yeh mampeh waterfall in les village in the tejakula district of Buleleng regency. located around 95 kilometers from denpasar, the waterfall can be reached within three and a half hours by car. it is much closer to singaraja, the capital of Buleleng, which is only 38 kilometers away. on the main tejakula road, visitors pass pillars decorated with lion statues that mark the entrance to les village. the road is quite accessible for both cars and motorcycles.

At the end of the les village road, there is a security post that also serves as the ticket counter.

For foreign tourists, the entrance fee is rp 20,000 (us$1.66). the waterfall is a walk of about 400 meters from the entrance, passing plantations and the village, as well as restaurants and food stalls offering refreshing coconut water. this uphill path has a small ditch on one side,

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as well as plastic pipes and bamboo to channel the water from the river under the waterfall to the springs in the surrounding villages. it was quite a long trip from denpasar, but the wonderful view of the 30-meter high waterfall was well worth it. in Balinese, yeh means water and mampeh means flying. the waterfall is so high that it makes the water look like it is flying before it reaches the river. there are two more waterfalls in this area, but they are hard to access so, for safety reasons, receive far fewer visitors. situated near the waterfall is a sacred spring called toya Anakan, where Balinese hindus perform rituals. this means the area is well cared for by the local people, since it is not only a tourist site but also a sacred place.

Visiting Buleleng regency just for one day is definitely not enough as there are many interesting places to explore and things to do, including watching wild dolphins splashing in the waters off lovina beach. if you need to stay overnight before heading off to your next destination, tourist accommodation is available in les and lovina villages.

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ISLAND BUZZ Harris Hotel unveils new room for all the family The needs of vacationing families are catered to with the Harris Family room, recently launched by Harris Hotel and Residences Riverview in Kuta, Bali.

Boasting ample space of 51 square meters, the room is comfortably able to accomodate a family of 4, with two sets of bedroom for parents and kids, a living room, kitchenette, room and bathroom.

Guests booking their room now receive the special rate of Rp 848,000 (tax included) per night, including free additional benefits such as a welcome fruit basket, free minibar, cooking utensils for the kitchenette PHOTO COURTESY OF HARRIS HOTEL and much more.

The 140-room Harris Hotel and Residences Riverview Kuta Bali is located on Jl. Raya Kuta 62A, a short 20-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. There are three swimming pools, a fitness center, Harris cafe, juice bar, boutique, a club for kids, spa, five meeting rooms and free shuttle service to the Kuta area.

Ubud Agents Table Top II 2014 enhanced domestic and international exposure UHA is back with more focus on markets in Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and other Asian countries, such as Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Ubud was awarded Best City in Asia 2009 by Conde Nast Traveller magazine and we expect increased business opportunities will lead to a rise in awareness of Ubud properties.

Ubud Hotels Association has 60 members and is welcoming 50 appointed Travel Agents and the media to this event at Royal Pitamaha on November 28. We aim to increase the awareness of our brand properties in Ubud and at the end of the show will also expose Ubud with an exclusive tour of these resort properties located in one of the best travel destinations in the world.

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Promote your event with us! Call : 0361 265 436/7 or email to promotionbali@thejakartapost.com Metis Friday Aperochic Every Friday Nothing beats a true indulgence at the new Metis Lounge with its delicate tapas and cocktails!

Jl. Petitenget No. 6, Kerobokan

Ketumbar A great place serving European cuisine, with lovely staff.

Jl. Melasti, Kuta : (0361) 754144

Grandtheft (Mad Decent) Oct. 4 From 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Warehouse 82, Seminyak

Café Batu Jimbar Popular, child-friendly place to eat, with Sunday Indonesian snack food market.

Jl. Danau Tamblingan 75A, Sanur : (0361) 287374

Stereosonic Launch Oct. 11 Starts 3 p.m.

Featuring What So Not Salty Seagull Jl. Petitenget No. 999, Seminyak

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2014 Oct. 1 - 5 Southeast Asia’s largest and most exciting literary event.

Full program and tickets now at ubudwritersfestival.com

Events Calendar of Events Bali Funathon Final Event Oct. 11 3 dive centers, 1 goal to raise US$ 12,000 to stop shark finning. Enjoy BBQ, games, auctions, and big party on this final day.

Crystal Divers Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 168, Sanur Bali Organic Market Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunrise Organic Market offers you fresh veggies, dried goods (fruit, beans, etc.), local milk, natural remedies and nice people.

Jl. Merta Sari, Kerobokan : Dewi (0361) 735824 Book Launch Oct. 5 From 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Crispin Scales and The Golden Pearl – Children’s book launch.

Jendela House Jl. Sri Wedari, Ubud Capoeira Festival Until Oct. 10 A one-week Brazilian cultural festival.

Capoeira workshop.

The Curve Studio Jl. Petitenget No. 12B, Seminyak : Noko Nokinho 0815 585 59660 Frozen Gourmet Treats at Mulia Deli Endless combinations await at Mulia Deli’s all-out ice cream indulgence. There’s no better summer pleasure than this!

The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas Nusa Dua : (0361) 3017777 ext. 6918 Jazz and Blues Session Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday From 9 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Mannekepis Jazz and Blues Bistro Jl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta : (0361) 8475784 The Lights of Faith - Theater show From Monday to Saturday Starts 8 p.m.

A cultural theater show to feel the magic of Bali in every story!

Kuta Theater Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta : (0361) 762750 or Robert 0878 617997

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Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Every Saturday Chill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality.

Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888 Watch Worldwide Sports Events Live sports coverage at Meads, watch live AFL, NRL, Super Rugby, cricket, tennis, F1.

Meads Boutique Villas Hotel Jl. Pratama No. 99, TanjungBenoa : (0361) 776604

Food & Drinks

SANUR

Three Monkeys Sanur Hot food, cool jazz, with flavors from Bali to Mecca.

Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur : (0361) 286002

SEMINYAK

Chandi Fresh, organic ingredients give all the dishes appealing sensory characteristics!

Jl. Laksmana No. 72, Seminyak : (0361) 731060 Meja Restaurant and Bar Great atmosphere, food, and price.

IZE Hotel Jl. Kayu Aya No. 68, Oberoi, Seminyak : (0361) 8466996 Fayola A tiny café in Seminyak serving great healthy food. Don’t forget their desserts!

Jl. Raya Seminyak Gg. 14, Seminyak (in front of Ryoshi)

UBUD

DENPASAR

Jendela House Small French restaurant offering authentic French cuisine.

Jl. Sri Wedari, Ubud : (0361) 7141318

Warung Ole Welcoming place to meet friends and enjoy great barbeque ribs and other Balinese cuisine.

Jl. Mahendradatta No. 100, Denpasar : (0361) 490458

Gaya Gelato The greatest gelato in Bali.

Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud : (0361) 979252 or 979253

Coffee Secret’s Great place to hang out with friends, sipping coffee and listening to soothing music.

Jl. Drupadi No. 32, Denpasar

JIMBARAN

KO Restaurant Authentic Japanese flavors and tasty delicacies only here.

Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu No. 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888 Warung Ikan Bakar Mami Very affordable grilled fish delicacies.

Jl. Uluwatu II No. 30X, Jimbaran

KEROBOKAN

Blooming Village Beautiful rice field views, great place to relax and have a drink.

Jl. Umalas No. 7, Kerobokan Kedai Tjap Loko Traditional street food after midnight.

Jl. Braban, Kerobokan : 081311152009 Kopi Langit Rooftop Lounge Chill out and enjoy their authentic pizzas.

Jl. Umalas II No. 83, Kerobokan : (0361) 737500

KUTA

Feast Buffet dinner overlooking Kuta Beach. Liveaction cooking. Traditional and international food. Kid-friendly.

Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta : (0361) 8645555 The Harvest Jakarta’s most exclusive European pastry shop chain presents a slice of Paris.

Jl. Sunset Road No. 815, Kuta : (0361) 8496488

Laka Leke Restaurant Wonderful special Crispy Duck in a comfortable Ubud restaurant.

Jl. Raya Nyuh Kuning,Ubud : (0361) 977565

Activities BILLIARDS

Mango Beach Bar Play pool, relax with your friends over a beer and enjoy the beach view.

Jl. Pantai Kuta, Sanur

Centrestage Music & Drama Music lessons, music studio, drama and musical theater, musical productions and DJ workshops, hip hop and V street dance.

Centrestage Jl. Dukuh Indah, Umalas, Kerobokan : 082144815165 Dance Lessons Dance for life.

Jl. TangkubanPerahu No. 100x : (0361) 7452045 Gamelan Course – Mekar Bhuana Learn more about Balinese culture and music.

Jl. Gandapura III No. 501X, Denpasar : (0361) 464 201 Gaya Ceramic Arts Center Private tutelage for individuals and small groups — potter’s wheel throwing techniques to hand-crafted sculptures.

Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud : (0361) 7451413 or 976220 Nirvana Batik Course Learn the traditional art of batik making Jl. Gautama No. 10, Padangtegal, Ubud : (0361) 975415 Payuk Bali A traditional kitchen and restaurant. Sit by Petanu River for a soothing atmosphere.

Jl. Pejeng Kawan, Laplapan, Ubud : (0361) 8987854 Puri Santrian – Balinese Cooking Class Discover the culinary secrets of authentic Balinese cuisine. Interactive cooking class including early morning food shopping tour to Sindu Market.

Jl. Cemara No. 35, Sanur : (0361) 288009 Silversmithing Classes – Studio Perak Recommended by Lonely Planet. A relaxing place to explore your creativity and make that piece of silver jewelry you’ve been dreaming about!

Jl. Hanoman, Ubud : (0361) 974244 info@studioperak.com The Mozaic Culinary Workshop Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud : (0361) 975768 Email: info@mozaic-bali.com www.mozaic-bali.com

Courses Adjani Bali Learn to prepare a variety of dishes, presentation and garnishing.

Kaliasem, Lovina, Singaraja : 081236232019 www.adjanibali.com Anika Cooking Class Bali Learn techniques and fresh herbs, spices and ingredients that make Balinese food tasty and nutritious.

Jl. Elang No. 3, KomplekBurung, Tuban : (0361) 9366133

Diving Atlantis International Bali Diving Centre Diving in Sanur is conveniently close. This attractive diving location offers light or mild current flow, suitable for beginners and professionals. Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 96E, Sanur. : (0361) 284131 Absolute Scuba Dive paradise in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago and at the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands.

Jl. Pantai Silayukti, Padang Bai : +62 (0363) 42088 Email: info@absolutescubabali.com absolutescubabali.com

Fishing

Bali Fishing Personal German and English-speaking guides, come as a guest, leave as a friend.

Email: balisportfishing@gmail.com www.bali-fishing.com Bali Spear Fishing Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Suwung Kauh, Denpasar : (0361) 722384 | Fax : (0361) 722384 Email: info@balispearfishing.com www.balispearfishing.com Fishing Bali Sensation Jigging and popping specialists, fantastic trolling at all their spots!! Amazing fishing locations around Bali and Lombok.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran : 081237802601

CANYONING Rafting

Obrigado New billiard hall in the middle of Denpasar.

Play and enjoy the Italian food.

Jl. Teuku Umar, Denpasar WBC Billiard Open daily. Play pool with your friends, choose the table you like and get the stick you love.

Jl. Teuku Umar No. 39, Denpasar : (0361) 7420676

Bali Star Cycling Young, dynamic, experienced friendly guides, great cycling tours. Routes off the beaten track for a totally different view on Bali then the average tourist has.

Jl. Imam Bonjol, Perum Cipta Selaras No. 30, Denpasar : (0361) 3172020 or 9228274

Adventure & Spirit Try something different in Bali, Canyoning!

It’s a whole day ultimate outdoor adventure & sport. Activities may include trekking, abseiling/rappelling, jumping, sliding, ziplining & swimming.

Jl. Raya Mas No. 62, Mas – Ubud : (0361) 971288 or 0853 338 85598 www.adventureandspirit.com

Cycling Emerald Cycling Tour This all-ages ride takes you along quiet back roads into forests, past plantations and rice terraces and through small villages.

Jl. Bisma, Ubud : (0361) 7425482

Bali Payung Rafting Adventure For more than a dozen years, Ayung River rafting has been hugely popular.

Jl. Raya Payangan, Gianyar : 0819 994 4188 payung_rafting@yahoo.com Mega Rafting Bali Journey through winding gorges, luscious jungles, magnificent terraced rice fields and breathtaking waterfalls for unparalleled fun on the river.

Jl. HayamWuruk No. 114 TanjungBungkak, Denpasar : (0361) 246724 Sobek Bali Largest transport network in Bali.

Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles linked by radio to monitor client journeys.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 257, SuwungKangin, Denpasar : (0361) 729016

Where TO GO

The Hedonist Burger

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Ryoshi House of Jazz presents:

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Live Music Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17 www.facebook.com/page/ryoshi-bali

Experience the Hedonist Burger by Pullman for US$170 including free flow wine and beer. Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana, Jl. Melasti No. 1, Legian, : (0361) 762500 www.pullmanbalilegiannirwana.com

Travel Vaganza

Oct. 25 From 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Travel exhibition which offers opportunity for direct selling with many travel companies.

Halfway, Pantai Kuta, Kuta

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The Sixth Annual Charity Bali Pink Ribbon Walk

Oct. 25 From 2 – 10 p.m.

Tickets Rp 150,000/pax includes walk t-shirt.

Children up to 14 years old Rp 75,000/pax.

BTDC Area Nusa Dua www.balipinkribbon.com

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA LOVINA

Pulaki Gilimanuk

Mt. Sangiang

Mt. Batur Mt. Musi

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

AMLAPURA BANGLI

Sangeh Ubud

KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan

Canggu 7 Seminyak Legian Kuta

DENPASAR

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Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

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Benoa 6 4 Nusa Dua

Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

Zumba by The Beach

Oct. 19 From 6 – 9 a.m.

Charity events to help UNICEF Check Out for Children Program. Tickets Rp 100,000 includes tank shirt and refreshment.

Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, Kuta : (0361) 8465555

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The Beach Club

Open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

This open air bar and bistro offers eclectic menu and innovative cocktails, overlooking Nusa Dua Beach.

Courtyard by Marriot Bali Nusa Dua : (0361) 3003888

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Global Youth Conference

Oct. 3 Starts 8:45 a.m Global Initiatives Networking over three days of action, discussion, and outcome planning.

Canggu Community School Jl. Subak Sari, Canggu

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Mampang Prapatan District head ofce

Free lunch: Mampang Prapatan district head Fidiyah Rokhim hands out boxes of rice to residents in Mampang, South Jakarta, after accompanying them by bus to the Komaruddin low-cost apartments in East Jakarta.

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tackling extremism.

“All leaders must review how to has also seen up to 150 of its nationSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono said combat extremism. Changing para- als join the militants, with the photo the scale of the slaughter wrought digms on both sides are needed -- of an Australian boy holding a sevby the extremists in overrunning how the West perceives Islam and ered head in Syria last week sparklarge swathes of Iraq and Syria and how Islam perceives the West.” ing global condemnation. the level of violence being used was Australian Prime Minister Tony Indonesia is home to the world’s appalling.

Abbott said on Thursday ISIL was biggest Muslim population of about “It is shocking. It is becoming out 225 million and has long struggled “as close to pure evil as we’re ever of control,” he said in an interview with terrorism. But a successful likely to find” and what happened to with The Australian, a day after IS clampdown in recent years has seen Foley was “sickening”. released a video showing a masked the end of major deadly attacks.

He also voiced concern that militant beheading US reporter jailed Indonesian militant cleric Jakarta has estimated that dozens James Foley, provoking worldwide of Indonesians have traveled to Syria Abu Bakar Ba’asyir — the chief revulsion. ideologue ofGroup regional terror netand Iraq to fight and Yudhoyono said Property The Paradise “We do not tolerate it, we forbid he was concerned about their return, work Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) — had ISIS in Indonesia,” he added, refer- adding that he had tasked agencies to pledged allegiance to ISIL. SSEM557 Seminyak SJBN111 Jimbaran ring to the Islamic State of Iraq and oppose the spread JI is blamed for the Bali bombof extremist ideolthe Levant [ISIL], as IS was former- ogy in the sprawling nation. ings in 2002, which claimed 88 Ausly known.

“Our citizens here in Indonesia tralian lives, although a successful “Indonesia is not an Islamic state. are picking up recruitment mes- crackdown over the past decade has We respect all religions.” sages from ISIL containing extrem- weakened such groups.

He urged international leaders ist ideas,” said the president, whose “That does indicate the potential to work together to combat radical- decade in office comes to an end in for increased terrorist activity in our ization. “This is a new wake-up call October. region,” Abbott told reporters when to international leaders all over asked about Bashir’s of USD ISIL 950,000 stands 4 4 2 pledge.

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