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Jakarta best dive sites
Sink and swim There’s millions of fish and other sea creatures to see around Pulau Seribu
Tyara Putri uncovers several places near the city for new underwater experiences. Photography by Dissy Ekapramudita With a string of 110 islands, the rather misleadingly named Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands) offer many excellent spots for your next diving trip.
Pramuka Island
Marine life: Napoleon wreck diving is one of Pramuka Island’s best dive sites. Here you can find interesting coral and a variety of beautiful fish, including blue damsel, trumpet, parrot, angel and porcupine, as well as a number of turtles. You may look, but don’t touch or take anything, as these areas are protected and the conservation policy prevents human influence on the ecosystem. Accommodation: There are several homestays and lodging that are strategically located on the seaside (Villa Delima, 021 543
73149). One thing to bear in mind is that the electricity is turned off every morning at 7am and turned on in the afternoon at around 5.30pm. How to get there: Boats to Pramuka Island leave daily from Marina Ancol (pier 21) at 8 am and from Pramuka Island at 1pm.
Sepa Island
Marine life: Featuring outstanding white sandy beaches for sun tanning, turquoise waters and coral reef formations teeming with interesting marine life, Sepa Island is popularly known as a paradise for divers. Dive equipment rental is available at Sepa Dive Shop, which guarantees all equipment is in good condition and has full-time experienced certified dive buddies on staff. Accommodation: On Sepa Island there are four types of cottages, ranging from cheap to expensive with various facilities (Pulau Seribu Wisata, 021 6827 4005) How to get there: Reaching Sepa by cruiser can be done in one and a half hours. Boats to Sepa from
Marina Ancol (pier 19) leave at 8am, with return trips from Sepa to Marina Ancol at 2pm everyday.
Papa Theo Island
Marine life: This island features a simple wreck dive with lots of marine life and occasional sharks in the deep water at the stern of the ship that sank at the reef back in 1979. The depth is 20-28 metre and parrotfish, groupers, moray eels and stingrays can be seen around this site. The northern end of this island is often chosen as a night dive site. The best time to visit the wreck is during March and May, when the current is gentle and visibility is at least 10 metres. Accommodation: Expect the most basic of accommodation on these isles, thatched cottages on the beach are limited to five bungalows. You are expected to bring your own food and drink supplies, and since they don’t have any restaurants on the island (Papa Theo Resort, 021 683 996) How to get there: There’s no direct boat to Papa Theo Island, but you can take small boat from
Pramuka Island. The trip is about three hours.
Kotok Island
Marine life: This island offers the most interesting coral life in the area. The west and north ends of the island feature the best dives (20 metres) because they face the open sea. Schools of sweetlips, turtles and sharks inhabit the waters here. Small manta rays have been seen here, and there is an abundance of gorgonians and soft coral. Accommodation: Clean and affordable bungalows are available at Alam Kotok. Unlike most of the the Thousand Islands, where housing is limited to bungalows and lodges, Alam Kotok provides hotels and restaurants where you can have breakfast, lunch, dinner. (Alam Kotok Island Resort, 021 428 01932) How to get there: Boats leave daily at 8am from Marina Ancol. You need to show up at least 30 minutes prior to departure at pier 15. From Kotok Island to Ancol Marina, the boats leave at 2.30pm on weekdays and 3.30pm on weekends.
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Events
Furoshiki Exhibition and Workshop at Eco-Product International Fair
How to use the listings This section consists of this month’s events in Jakarta, divided by type and listed alphabetically. FREE means admission is free. * Denotes an event we particularly recommend. ► Before a day denotes a closing date; after a day denotes a starting date. How to be listed Listings must arrive in writing by the Monday four weeks before the publication. We need the following details: address, phone number, dates, times and prices. Listings can be sent by fax (021 7590 6858), post or emailed to listings@ timeoutjakarta.com. Listings are free but, as space is limited, inclusion is not guaranteed.
Assembly Hall Jakarta Convention Centre (JCC) Thu 4 – Sun 7 The Japan Foundation will be introducing furoshiki, an ecofriendly wrapping cloth, at the Eco-Product International Fair. Furoshiki has been used by the Japanese for hundreds of years. Some believe that furoshiki has been used since the Muromachi period, when Shogun Yoshimitsu Ashikaga built an ooyudono (a large bathhouse) to entertain highranking officials. The officials used to wrap their own clothes with furoshiki, which also serve as a kind of floor cover when they wanted to change clothes. The practice began to work its way down to the commoners, especially after bathhouses became more popular. In today’s enviromentally conscious world, furoshiki has seen a
resurgance, particularly because it can be used repeatedly and effectively, reducing the use of plastic bags. Using techniques similar to origami, you can use furoshiki for gift-wrapping, grocery shopping, as décor or even fashionable attire, as its versatility allows you to wrap it around almost anything, regardless of its shape or size. This four-days exhibition will include of furoshiki exhibitions and workshops with speakers from Japan. Admission to the workshop is free, but space is limited to 60 people per session, so be sure to register at the Japan Foundation office. Mar 3
Exhibitions & seminars
(Summitmas Building 3rd floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman kav.61-62. 021 520 12 66. Monday to Friday, 10am-12pm, 2-4pm). Tyara Putri
Deep Indonesia 2010 Jakarta Convention Centre Fri 12–Sun 14 Tourism Through Environmental Conservation’, and will include exhibitors from various marine-related industries, such as dive and adventure travel agents, dive equipment merchants and dive organisations. Another highlight from Deep Indonesia 2010 is the 4th Annual Extreme Indonesia Beautiful wreck dive Deep Indonesia International If you’re looking for a great deal on Underwater Photo a dive trip, equipment or course, Competition, in which participants then you should definitely pencil compete in technical and themed Deep Indonesia 2010 in your diary. video categories to win more than Deep Indonesia goes hand in hand $80,000 in prizes, including equipwith Extreme Indonesia, an expo ment for diving and underwater for extreme sports. After roaring photography and video. success last year, the event is again Deep Indonesia 2010 is fully finding enthusiasm from marine supported by the Department adventure communities, extreme of Culture and Tourism, the sports lovers and the general public. Department of Fisheries and This year’s Deep Indonesia Marine Affairs, and the Ministry of event is themed ‘Building Marine Environment. Tyara Putri
SKAL International Jakarta Monthly Luncheon/Annual General Meeting Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jakarta. Jl. MH Thamrin. 0816 239 888 (Les Williams). Skal is a professional organisation of tourism leaders around the world, promoting global tourism and friendship. Membership in this organization includes executives from the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.
Mar 5 - 14 Islamic Book Fair Istora Gelora Bung Karno Senayan. Jl. Pintu I, Senayan. 021 4786 2881. www.islamicbookfair.com. Expect to find anything you want to know about Islam, religion and history in this exhibition, held annually in big cities throughout Indonesia. Talk shows, book fairs, even performances will be featured at this event.
Mar 11 - 14 The 3rd International Furniture & Craft Fair Indonesia (IFFINA 2010) JIExpo Kemayoran. Jl. Arena PRJ Kemayoran. 021 392 6867. www. iffina-indonesia.com. IFFINA 2010 is a one stop buying centre, offering furniture and craft with quality and uniqueness. This event will be the biggest and most comprehensive international furniture and craft fair in Asia.
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TBA. 7.30am. Members Rp. 150,000; Non Members Rp. 225,000. 021 522 9453 (Arky). events@britcham.or.id. Enjoy your breakfast with a special guest speaker, Sir Andrew Cahn, Chief Executive of UKTI (United Kingdom Trade and Investment).
Mar 12 - 14 International Education & Career Expo (Educareer 2010) Jakarta Convention Center. Jl. Jend Gatot Subroto. 021 9130 5907. Educareer 2010 is the first and largest international education and career expo in Jakarta. This show is set to be an important annual event/platform for public and private sector employers as well as local and foreign education institutions, offering a myriad of career and education options.
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Photography and Photoshop Course by Melbourne The 16th Venue TBA. 9am. Rp. Mega Bazaar 850,000. 0816 976 Computer Hall A, 707 (Maria). www. B & Cendrawasih, i rand melbournethephotograJakarta Convention een b Mar 4-7 r G pher.com. Be an expert in Center. Jl. Jend photography by joining Gatot Subroto. 021 this seminar and workshop 3199 6077. www. by Melbourne, an award winmegabazaarcomputer. ning British/Canadian commercial, com. Find great deals on tech industrial and travel photographer with items here! This event will be held over 30 years of shooting assignments simultaneously in five big cities in worldwide. They also have field trips to Indonesia. There will also be a robotics test how good your ability is. competition, held by Klub Robotik Indonesia, for children in elementary, Mar 25 junior high school and senior high school. Britcham Business and Social Gathering Venue TBC. 6pm. Mar 4 -7 Members Rp. 180,000; Non Members Rp. 300,000. 021 522 9453 (Arky). Eco-Products International events@britcham.or.id. This is an Fair Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center. Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto. 021 392 excellent opportunity to exchange views, solicit information, seek out 6867. This event’s goal is to promote business opportunities, expand your green branding strategies among the business networks and to get together general public and consumers. The fair with the Chairman and other Board will feature everything related to enviMembers in a relaxed atmosphere. ronment - from the latest environment technologies to manufactured goods, Mar 24 - 27 equipment, systems and services. The Indonesia International Mar 10 Auto Parts, Accessories and Equipment Exhibition and BritCham Breakfast Briefing Conference (INAPA 2010) JIExpo with Sir Andrew Cahn Venue
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Kemayoran. Jl. Arena PRJ Kemayoran. 021 5435 8118. www.inapa-exhibition. net. INAPA is an annual gathering and market place for international manufacturers and suppliers to showcase their latest auto components/parts, equipments, tools, technology or methods to professionals from Asia and other countries.
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Until Mar 31 Strike A Chord, The Science of Music Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. Jl. Taman Mini 1. 021 840 1488. 8.30am. http://ppiptek.ristek.go.id. In collaboration with the Australian Embassy Jakarta, PP-IPTEK (National Science Technology Centre) celebrates the universal language of music through the science of sound with an innovative and interactive exhibition from Australia.
Courses Bellydance Bellydance Jakarta Centre, Jl. Wijaya Timur Raya, no. 12, Kebayoran Baru. 0817 981 3346. bellydancejakarta@yahoo.com. www. bellydancejakarta.com. Bellydance Jakarta specializes in Egyptian bellydance. Their instructor is the only certified teacher in Indonesia with certificates from Canada, the USA and Egypt. Classes are always available and flexible, please contact them for further details. CCF Jakarta Centre Culturel Francais (Pusat Kebudayaan Perancis). Jl. Salemba Raya, no. 25. 021 390 8585. Branch: Jl. Wijaya I, no. 48, Kebayoran Baru. 021 720 8133. ecrire@ccfjakarta. or.id. www.ccfjakarta.or.id. Mon-Fri; 8am-7pm, Sat; 9am-5pm. CCF is the official place to learn French in Jakarta. Intensive and semi-intensive classes will start on June 8, so register before June 6. Each course package costs Rp. 1,650,000, excluding books and registration fee. Erasmus Taalcentrum Jl. HR Rasuna Said, kav. S-3. 021 525 0507, 021 524 1081. erastaal@erastaal. or.id. www.erastaal.or.id. (in Dutch and Indonesian) Mon-Tue 9am-7pm, WedFri 9am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm. Located adjacent to the Dutch embassy, it also serves as an information centre. This place has exhibitions, film screenings and an outdoor performance stage. Course fees start at Rp. 1,150,000 including materials. Classes for beginners are available every month. Gigi Art of Dance Jl. Radio Dalam no. 191 – 17. 021 7399 711 (Fitri). Mon – Sun, except Sat, from 1pm to 8pm. www.ghouse-group.com. Various kinds of dances, starting from modern jazz to Bollywood dance, is taught here. They also have classes for babies and teenagers, not to mention their yoga and pilates class. Istituto Italiano di Cultura Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, no. 117, Menteng. 021 392 7531. itacult@itacultjkt.or.id. www. itacultjkt.or.id. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm. A place to learn Italian and get information on Italian culture, they also have film screenings. Prices for Italian
courses start at Rp. 750,000 excluding books and registration fee. Linggar Seni Jl. Kemang Timur, no. 36, Kemang. 021 7179 0008. miamaria.linggargaleri@gmail.com. www.linggarseni.com. Mon-Sat 10am-6am. This gallery holds exhibitions and offers art classes with a focus on painting. The courses cover everything from basics to more advanced subjects. Nisa’s Quilt Jl. Cipete Raya, no. 9/ B5, Cipete Selatan. 021 769 6644. 0813 1620 4654. Mon-Sat 9am-4pm. www. nisasquilt.com. Ms. Nisa Hariadi learned about serious quilting in Dallas, Texas from 1999 to 2002. Basic quilting classes cost Rp. 1,600,000 for seven lessons and intermediate classes are Rp. 1,800,000 for 8 lessons. Classes will run everyday from 9-11am or 1.30-3.30pm.
Museums FREE Galeri Nasional Indonesia Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur, no. 14a. 021 3483 3954/55. Daily 10am-7pm. www. galeri-nasional.or.id. The National Gallery of Indonesia houses modern and contemporary art: paintings, sculptures, prints, statues, photographs and installation art. Features over 1,700 artworks by prominent Indonesian and foreign artists. Monas (Monumen Nasional) Lapangan Merdeka. 021 384 0451, 021 382 3341 . Mon-Sun 8.30am-5pm (closed every last Monday of each month); Rp. 2,500, Rp. 7,000 to go to the top of the tower. This memorial park is dedicated to the Proclamation of Independence. It has a museum of national history with a gallery of 48 dioramas. FREE Museum Arsip Nasional (Reyner de Klerk House or National Achieves Museum) Jl. Gajah Mada, no. 111, Harmoni. 021 634 7744. Tue-Sun 8am-4.30pm. This Dutch-European style mansion/museum was restored in 1995 and given back to the government of Indonesia in 1998 as a gift to commemorate Indonesia’s 50th birthday. Museum Arsip Nasional is also a perfect venue for cultural events and other occasions. Call in advance for English-speaking guide. Museum Bahari (Maritime Museum) Jl. Pasar Ikan I. 021 669 3406, 021 669 0518 .Tue-Thu, Sun 9am-3pm, Fri 9am-2.30pm, Sat 9am-12 .30pm; Rp. 2,000 for adults, Rp. 1,000 for students, Rp. 600 for children. Dutch spice warehouse in the old harbour area containing items related to shipping, traditional fishing boats and other facets of marine travel. No English-speaking guides available. FREE Museum Bank Indonesia Jl. Pintu Besar Utara, no. 3. 021 260 0158, 021 260 1730, museum@bi.go.id. www. bi.go.id. Tue-Fri 7.30am-3.30pm, SatSun 8.30am-4pm. Opened in 2006, this free museum displays the history of the Bank of Indonesia since it was founded in 1953 and, of course, a collection of money used in Indonesia dating back to the 1500s. Museum Bank Mandiri Jl. Lapangan Stasiun no. 1. One of the
oldest building in Kota area and the building is also a cultural conservation building. Learn more about banking through this museum’s interactive displays. The building can also be used to held seminars. FREE Museum Basoeki Abdullah Jl. Keuangan Raya, no. 19c, Cilandak Barat, Cilandak. 021 769 8926. www. museumbasoekiabdullah.com. Tue-Thu 8.30am-3.30pm; Fri 8.30-11am; SatSun 8.30am-12midday (preferably call for appointment). Basoeki Abdullah was a notable painter whose style ranged from naturalism to impressionism, and he painted everything from landscapes to portraits to abstracts. He was murdered tragically in 1993. Based on his will, he dedicated his house and his belongings to the country. In his house (now a museum), patrons can learn more about Mr Abdullah’s personal life and his paintings. No English-speaking guides available. Museum Fatahillah (Jakarta Historical Museum) Jl. Taman Fatahillah 1. 021 692 9101. Tue-Thu, Sun 9am-3pm, Fri 9am-1.30pm, Sat 9am-1pm; Rp. 2,000 for adults, Rp. 500 for children. Also known as the old Batavia museum. This beautiful building is sometimes used to host shows, exhibitions and as a backdrop for photos. Museum Harry Darsono Jl. Cilandak Tengah, no. 71, Cilandak. 021 766 8553. Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm; Rp. 175,000 per person (Call Ahead for appointment. No more than 12-20 people at a time). Harry Darsono is a prominent Indonesian designer. He opens his house for the public as a museum, where you can see his antique collections and his fabric collection along with every single design piece that he has produced since the 1970s. The tour guide is Mr Darsono himself. Museum Nasional (Museum Gajah) Jl. Merdeka Barat 12. 021 381 1551. This recently renovated museum is located in front of Monas (National Monument) and was establish in 1778, this museum displays pre-historical and historical artefacts from Indonesian culture. Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik (Fine Arts Museum) Jl. Taman Fatahillah, no. 2. 021 692 6091. Tue-Thu 9am-2pm, Fri 9am11am, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 9am-3pm; Rp. 2,000 for adults, Rp. 1,000 for students, Rp. 600 for children. A permanent collection of Indonesian paintings dating from the Raden Saleh and Affandi era to the present. Englishspeaking guides are available. Museum Tekstil (Textile Museum) Jl. KS Tubun Raya, no. 4, Tanah Abang, 021 560 6613. Tue-Sun 9am-2pm; Rp. 2,000 for adults, Rp. 1,000 for students, Rp. 600 for children. Houses a collection of Indonesian textiles. Managed by the Wastraprema Society to help maintain the purity of Indonesian batik and weaving. Museum Wayang (Puppet Museum) Jl. Pintu Besar Utara, no. 27. 021 692 9560. www.museumwayang. com. Tue-Thu, Sun 9am-3pm, Fri 9am4.30pm, Sat 9am-2.30pm; Rp. 2,000 for adults, Rp.600 for children. This museum is built on the grounds of an old
Dutch church. It houses a collection of puppets representing various regions of the country and eras in its history. There is also a dedicated section for puppets from overseas. There is a performance every Sunday at 10am.
Community groups Indonesian Heritage Society Sentral Senayan 1, 17th Floor, Jl. AsiaAfrika (adjacent to Plaza Senayan). 021 572 5870. info@heritagejkt.org. This non-profit group has been promoting knowledge and appreciation of Indonesia’s cultural heritage since 1970. Besides having a library, database and information centre, the Indonesian Heritage Society also has meetings, publications and museum tours at the National Museum (available in English, French, Korean and Japanese). JMC (Jakarta Morris Club) Jl. Melodi Mas I no. 2, Kelapa Gading. 0816 130 8702 (Aria). morris@jmc. co.id, www.jmc.or.id. Their main mission is to gather fellow Morris fans with a passion for preserving Morris cars in Indonesia. It is also a place for fellow Morris lovers to get together and discuss their hobby. Members of this club get together every first week of the month in the parking space of Plaza Senayan. Jakarta Toastmasters Club Menara Imperium, 29th floor, Jl. HR Rasuda Said, no. 1. aepmnew@dnet. net.id (Alistair New). jakartatoastmastersclub.blogspot.com. Rp. 30,000 per visit (for dinner). For those who wish to improve their public speaking skills. The club meets every Monday 6.30-9pm. Please contact for RSVP. Jakarta International Community Center Jl. Kemang Dalam IX, no. M-6. 021 7179 3035. jicc@cbn.net.id. They have cooking classes for you, your children or you staff, language courses, domestic helper referral services, orientation programs, city tours, day care and other activities for you and your kids. All are welcome. Lomographic Society Indonesia Lomography Embassy Indonesia. Jl. Bumi, no. 17. 021 739 5302. www.lomonesia.multiply.com. Unlike photography, lomography doesn’t believe in bad pictures. Their headquarters, which is also a Lomography store, has regular meetings and workshops, encouraging experimentation with Lomo cameras. Pattimura Community Choir Pattimura Elementary School Music Room, Jl. Pattimura, Blok 1, no. 2, Kebayoran Baru. patcomchoir@gmail. com. http://pattimurachoir.com. Phone Dave at 0812 1036 3007 for more info. Love to sing and have fun? Then consider joining this choir, no matter what your experience level. Led by accomplished composer, musician and vocal coach, Indra Aziz, this secular choir sings music from all around the world. Rehearsals: Monday evenings, 7-8pm, membership dues are Rp. 300,000 for two months.
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Sport & Outdoors Out and loving it Around Town
Yes, there are plenty of modern, high-tech comfortable gyms in the city. But sometimes we just want to work up a sweat out in the sun while getting a dose of fresh air (plus, exercising outdoors is free!). Believe it or not, the Big Durian actually has a number of public spaces for you to get sweaty and healthy. By Erfanintya
Taman Monas
Lapangan Merdeka The 80 hectares surrounding the National Monument have everything you need to keep in shape: the long jogging track along the trees at the National Monument, the push-up, pull-up and sit-up bars, a basketball court, a volleyball court and four futsal courts. All of these facilities are in a good condition. Visitors rarely use the bars (maybe they don’t know what they’re actually meant for) and the jogging track is nice, but you don’t even really need it, since the park alone can be your jogging place. It gets very crowded in the evenings (and some nights), especially the futsal courts, but hey, it’s all free!
Taman Menteng Jl. M Yamin, Menteng
If Taman Monas is a little too big and central for you, wander over to Taman Menteng. Formerly known as Persija Stadium, it has similar facilities to Monas Park, except the workout bars, in a smaller area. Its two futsal courts, a volleyball court and a half basketball court may not be in the best conditions, but they’re good enough for the price (free!). Anyone can join in on the fun with other groups and participate in some healthy open competition. It is packed with people on Saturday and Sunday mornings. You can even ride around on your bike, as the path is smooth,
Jakarta for free Free hugs on car free day
unlike Taman Monas, which uses roadblocks.
Taman Impian Jaya Ancol Jl. Lodan Timur, no. 7
Located right next to the beach, there is no reason not to come here and enjoy the beautiful scenery instead of facing the unchanging walls of the cycling room at the gym again. They recently added more facilities and services, including bike rentals for just Rp. 10,000 per hour (and the first hour is free). Rental spots are spread around Ancol, including near the TransJakarta bus station, the
Carnaval Ancol gateway and next to the outbound area. They may not have basketball and futsal courts, but they are pretty serious about the bike stuff. They provide easy and fun bike tracks, but they also have an extreme track for those who want a challenge. The extreme track is something you have to try, but obviously, it’s not meant for beginners.
streets you usually only see while riding in your car. You can go on your bike or just take a walk with your friends and family. It’s held every last Sunday of the month along Jalan Sudirman-Thamrin road from 6am-1pm. They even put small goalposts for people to play futsal on the street. This year, the government will also host Car Free Days in other regions every second Sunday of the month. This month, it will be held on March 14 on Artha Gading Boulevard in North The city Jakarta. [The government has Why not let the city be your cycling scheduled a Car Free Day in a diftrack? If you’re worried about the ferent region every month]. Be sure traffic and pollution, just wait for to check the sport events listings one of the regular Car Free Days. for more details on which region Take the chance to enjoy the will host future Car Free Days. March 2010 www.timeoutjakarta.com 43
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Pool League has gone from strength to strength in recent years.
Rugby
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Indonesia Rugby Football Union Gedung Jiwasraya, 2nd floor, Jl. RP. Soeroso 41, Menteng. 021 392 9027. www.indonesianrugby.com. Wed 6-8pm. Call before turning up at Lapangan ABC Senayan – the IFRU run the national team, and thus don’t necessarily cater to social players. ISCI Rugby Jl. Ciputat Raya, no. 2. 021 749 0540, sbastians@hotmail. com, membership@isci.or.id. www. iscirugby.com. Sat, 4.30pm. All are welcome. Paid-up members are eligible to play competitive matches against local sides and touring teams.
Sailing Plenty of bikes And not a single car in sight
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Things to do .
Climbing Federasi Panjat Tebing Indonesia (Indonesia Rock Climbing Federation) Data Semen Teknik, sat. 81, Gulator Kopassus, Cijantung. 021 780 1616. www.fpticlimbing.org. There are some excellent climbing venues within easy reach of Jakarta. Three-day package tours available.
Cricket Jakarta Cricket Association To join a team or find out more about Jakarta’s thriving cricket league, call 021 522 2339, email yoga@ cricketindonesia.com, ben.leaver@ cricketindonesia.com, or check out www.jakartacricket.com.
Diving Persatuan Olahraga Selam Seluruh Indonesia (Indonesian Subaquatic Sport Association) Stadion Renang, Gelora Bung Karno, Jl. Asia Afrika, no. 6. Senayan. 021 5790 0486, possi.issa@gmail.com. The BSCA is a non-profit organisation where qualified divers teach students
for free. Students simply pay for costs such as equipment hire and transport. Training session takes place at the ACG (Academic Colleges Group) Olympic swimming pool near Ragunan Zoo every Saturday morning.
Field hockey ISCI Hockey Gelora Bung Karno, Jl. Asia Afrika, no. 6. Senayan. ken.allan@ rencapasia.com, ptbbr@indo.net.id, deny@iscihockey.com. www.iscihockey. com. Wed 8pm, Sat 4pm; Rp. 100,000. Despite its name, this team is no longer officially affiliated with ISCI. The club has 25 years of history and has a great social calendar.
Football Jakarta International Football League www.jifl.net. For more information as to how to join a team in the league, email dalemulholland@ gmail.com.
0266. Prices range from Rp. 235,0001,190,000. The course is designed by Gary Player who has won 163 tournaments worldwide and is the one of only five men to win The Grand Slam of Golf. There are also badminton court and swimming pool available.
Hiking Puncak Trek For further information, email Alex at alexkorns@ yahoo.com. www.puncaktrek.com. Puncak Trek provides guides and maps for trekking around the area.
Ice hockey
Jakarta Ice Hockey Mal Taman Anggrek, Gorgol. For further details, contact a t r hpuck12@aol.com or Jaka tional stephanejha@gmail. a e n com. Rp. 100,000 per Inter all Leagu session. Practice every b t r o o f o t F Tuesday night at Mal .jfl.nae tion w w Taman Anggrek. All are rm o visit w f n i welcome. more
Futsal Planet Futsal Serpong Kompleks Multiguna, Blok B2, no. 8, Jl. Raya Serpong km 7, Tangerang, Banten. 021 539 8234. Daily 8pm-12midnight. If you’re out in Serpong and fancy some futsal action, then this is the place.
Golf Jakarta Golf Club Jl. Rawamangun Muka Raya. 021 489 1208, 021 489 5107. Prices start at Rp. 205,000. Jakarta Golf Club, originally built by the British in 1872, is known to locals as ‘Rawamangun’. This is not only because it is located on Jalan Rawamangun, but also because it was built on swampland. But don’t be perturbed, the surrounding wildlife is part of the attraction. Modern Golf Tangerang Jl. Modern Golf Raya, Perumahan Kota Modern, Cikokol, Tangerang, Banten. 021 522 9228. The one golfing option at Tangerang. Sentul Highland Golf Club Sentul City, Sentul, Bogor. 021 8796
Martial arts Bantus Indonesia For further details, call Andrew Stevens on 0815 939 2510, 021 765 5554, or email capoeira_course@teacher. com. Also check out the websites: www. capoiera.or.id, www.bantusindonesia. com. Rp. 50,000 to register, with monthly fees starting at Rp. 200,000. Not only does this organisation provide Brazilian martial arts classes (capoiera, maculele and Brazilian jiu-jitsu), but it promotes Brazilian culture in Indonesia. Baan Muay Thai Club Wisma Semeru, ground floor, Jl. Taman Kemang, no.18, Kebayoran Baru. 021 719 6502. This kickboxing club has been around since 2007. The club’s head trainer is a renowned Muay Thai champion. Men and women, of all ages and size, are welcome to join.
Pool Jakarta International Pool League For further details, see www. jakartapoolleague.com. Featuring teams from a number of the city’s most raucous bar, the Jakarta International
Jakarta Offshore Sailing Club (JOSC) For membership details contact Genevieve Powis on 0813 1010 5361, tpowis@cbn.net.id. This club specialises in keel boat sailing races and ocean cruises. Members include boat owners, with most of the boats located in Pantai Mutiara Harbour.
Shooting Aries Club Jl. Gelora Bung Karno (next to Hotel Mulia). Daily Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm. 0813 1000 5991. Shoot at targets varying in distance (10m, 25m and 50m). You can even buy Vietnam memorabilia from the shop.
Skateboarding Green Skate Park Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (next to the IMAX theater), Jl Raya TMII. 021 840 3400. Mon-Sun 8am-9pm. Rp. 10,000.This one and only specifically-designed skate park in the capital city also has a dirt track that is actually dedicated to the city’s BMX riders.
Squash ISCI Squash Jl. Ciputat Raya, no. 2. 021749 0540, membership@isci.or.id. www.isci.or.id. Thu 6pm. The team takes part in a Jakarta league, holds regular tournaments and organises the largest individual squash tournament in Indonesia. For info, email Teddy Ragg at tragg@santaferelo.co.id
Ultimate Frisbee DiscIndo Ultimate Frisbee Jakarta Gelora Bung Karno, Jl. Asia Afrika, no. 6. Senayan. DiscIndo – the best looking Frisbee team in Asia – welcomes players of all abilities and ages. Training on Thursdays (8-10pm) and Sundays (4-6pm) at the Senayan Outdoor Sports Complex. Optional donation of Rp. 50,000 per session. For further information, email jakarta@ ultimateindonesia.com.
Yoga Yoga @42 degree. Saberro house, 4th floor, Jl. Kemang Raya, no. 10A. 021 719 7379. www. bikramyogajakarta.com. Practiced in a humid room cranked up to a hot 42-degree Celsius, bikram classes are guided by specific routines that include a practice of 26 different postures which can only do go for your body.
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