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INVISIBLE MIGRANTS: INDONESIANS ABROAD MEET BORIS DE KONING DOLPHIN WATCHING IN LOVINA — HOW SUSTAINABLE CAN IT BE? MEET THE NAKED BOSS: BERNARD HARRISON PEDESTRIANS HAVE RIGHTS TOO: SAFE STEPS

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Indonesia's Largest Expatriate Readership

Finding Inner Peace...

Editor in Chief Angela Richardson angela@indonesiaexpat.biz

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Contributors Nithin Coca Gail G. Collins Karen Davis Terje H. Nilsen Daniel Pope Hush Petersen Francesco Ricciardi Eamonn Sadler Antony Sutton Donny Syofyan Kenneth Yeung

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JAKARTA is not the quietest place to lay your head at night. This city seems to be in a constant state of bustle. Even at 1am the roads are not empty; cars whizzing by during the most dangerous time of day for motorists. If you live next to a mosque, you’ll be familiar with the 4.30am wake up call, which lately near my home has been followed by someone agreeing about something through a microphone until the early morning.

On weekends it’s even more exciting. One Saturday morning I was awoken at 6am by loud music with interval screams of excitement at what sounded like a senam pagi (morning fitness) event. It was so loud, it sounded as though it was coming from within my apartment complex. As the noise continued and sleep was clearly no longer an option, I got out of bed and decided to see what all the commotion was about. I went downstairs to the apartment garden and found nothing there but a gardener watering the plants as he whistled in content. I went out to the main street and couldn’t see any sign of the commotion. I continued to follow the loud noises down the main road, over the flyover walkway, and further down on the other side of the road.

As the sounds got louder, I thought to myself, “Who do you normally call with noise complaints? The police, right?” But lo and behold, when I finally reached the location of the excruciatingly loud bassy music and screaming on a microphone, it was coming from none other than the police station

itself! Two towers of speakers stood left and right of a small stage where a lady dressed in tight spandex frantically gyrated whilst screaming down the microphone, occasionally shouting the odd word which was barely understandable over the distorted blare. On the ground in front of her were around 15 people trying hard, but not doing very well to follow her lead, surprisingly none of them wearing ear protection. The music was so loud it was deafening, and as I stood there staring, a few other pyjama-wearing spectators seemed to gather around me, each standing in shock at what stood before us. ‘Was this really happening?’ was the question on all of our minds, it seems, as we stood there gawking.

It’s now clear that going to the police with a noise complaint is not an option, as they seem to love loud noises more than anyone. Visit the police stage on Carfree Sudirman Sunday and you’ll hear dangdut music blasting at 7am with police men and women dancing around to the music with glee. But why is it that people in Indonesia love to exert noise unto others? And why does the sound have to be

turned up so loud at events that it becomes distorted through the speakers? I personally think it’s more of a ‘because we can’ attitude; quantity over quality.

Noise-lovers are not trying to do anyone any harm and are merely just having fun, and I understand that, however perhaps if a little consideration for others was part of the thought process, then we could live in harmony, and I could have a lie-in on the weekend as opposed to playing treasure hunt in my pyjamas and ending up bewildered at a police station.

I know, however, that change starts within, so I have started practicing more meditation to block out the city’s clatter and I’ve started sleeping with ear plugs in. It actually works — I haven’t heard the screams of the spandex lady in a while.

To all of you who have dealt with a similar problem, I invite you to find your inner peace and invest in some good ear plugs. And we hope you enjoy this issue of Indonesia Expat!

Angela Richardson Editor in Chief

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Hi, You made a good start rebranding your mag and the first few issues were promising, good balance of information, personal viewpoints, interviews and a few laughs. The smoking issue was especially good with opposing opinions and even a humourous slant on things. I have just received the latest copy and it is nearly all interviews and talking heads, where are the lighter articles? Please, more balance. And I must take David Metcalf to task if he thinks $3,600 for an eight day trip is value for money, the accommodation must be equal to the Burj Dubai!

But keep up the good work but let’s have a few more lighter moments.

Cheers Colin Lewis

Good morning Colin, Thank you for writing. Your readership and feedback are very much appreciated.

We definitely understand the need for humour and lighter stories and try to include at least one humorous story in each issue, although sometimes this doesn't happen. I'm sorry that you have found the latest issue to be too one-sided. I can tell you, however, that the issue we're working on now (#116) has a very funny piece by Daniel Pope, and the following issue has a hilarious anecdote with a comic from an expat living in Makassar. I hope you enjoy both of those stories when they come out and we will definitely keep the 'lighter side' in mind for future issues.

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Featured Invisible Migrants: Indonesians Abroad

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Music Joey Alexander A Giant in a Little Tiny Package

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Meet the Jakarta Expat Boris de Koning

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Property Watch Bali Real Estate and Ownership Options

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Meet the Bali Expat Bernard Harrison

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Sports The Free Spirit Runners of Jakarta

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Faces of Indonesia Abdul: The Kopaja Driver

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Scams in the City God Help Us

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Travel Dolphin Watching Tours in Lovina

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Worthy Causes The Rainbow Project: Bringing a Splash of Colour to Children's Wards

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Food and Drink Paulaner Bräuhaus Guten Appetit!

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Lifestyle Custom Bikes with Powerful Pipes

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Culture Understanding The Word 'Bule'

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Business Profile Nagesh Chawla: General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel

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Business Snippet Indonesia is a Key Emerging Market in Asia, Manufacturers Say

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Light Entertainment Can You Talk?

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Announcements

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Pedestrian Rights Safe Steps: For a Walkable Jakarta

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Events

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Humorous Observations Playing with Fire

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Invisible Migrants: Indonesians Abroad

By Nithin Coca

Growing up as a kid in the melting pot that is California, where since 2000 no single ethnic group has accounted for a majority of the population, I amazingly never once met an Indonesian.

Oh, there were plenty of Asians — fellow Indians, Filipinos, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Vietnamese, Thai and, going further west, neighbourhoods for Armenians and Persians. Both second-generation Asians like me, or recent immigrants alike. It is not too dissimilar to what you find in other western cosmopolitan cities like London, Paris, or Berlin. But, with the exception of former colonial overlord Holland, none of these countries have as much of a presence from the world's fourth largest country. Indonesia doesn't even rank in the top 25 origin countries of migrants to members countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation (OECD), which includes much smaller countries, such as Ukraine or Peru. It is easy to conclude then that Indonesians just don't emigrate much.

That would be completely wrong. It might surprise you to learn that Indonesians are one of the world's largest migratory countries. An estimated 6.5 million Indonesians work abroad at any given time, though accurate numbers are nearly impossible to glean due to the constant flow of people in and out of the country. They aren't coming to developed countries, though; instead, the top destinations are Saudi Arabia (1.5 million) and Malaysia (1 million), with significant populations also in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Qatar, the UAE and Jordan. They come from all around the archipelago, but predominantly from the lower classes and kampungs in Central Java, East Java and Lombok.

They are also one of the populations most vulnerable to exploitation abroad. Weak multilateral agreements, contradictory policies, aggressive, unaccountable employment agencies and a government that actually profits from migrant workers leave too many Indonesians in situations of forced labour, domestic servitude, or sexual exploitation abroad. Low education and foreign language abilities of many migrants only acerbates this.

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Many work in the shadows, as domestic workers, in isolated factories, or in remote palm oil plantations. Some of their stories are heartbreaking. Did you hear about Erwiana, a 22-year-old domestic worker who was tortured by her employer for nine months in Hong Kong? Or Satinah, who killed her employer in self-defence, and who was only recently freed from death row in Saudi Arabia after $1.8 million in blood money was paid? Both made headlines in the Indonesian and international media.

According to Migrant Care, an NGO that works to protect and raise awareness about Indonesian migrant workers, there are 375 Indonesians on death row abroad, many for crimes they did not commit, or for acts of self-defence.

This is only the tip of the iceberg. Migrant Care also estimates that three Indonesian migrants die every single day; over 1,000 a year. The reasons are a multitude — police brutality in Malaysia, poor working conditions in the Middle East and untreated diseases caught while working in the sex industry. Most are young, and most are women.

Imagine if three Dutch, American, or Germans died abroad every day? The outrage and international attention would be astounding. The murder of a single American in Bali a few months ago made headlines all across Indonesia. Can you remember the last time you saw a story in your home country about an Indonesian who was murdered abroad?

As an American, I'm incredibly lucky. Many of us who consider ourselves expats (a word with a far different connotation than ‘migrant’) are well protected here in Indonesia. We have access to excellent services that most Indonesians can only dream of. We are connected to each other through powerful networks. We're not exploited at work, nor are we subject to regular physical or sexual abuse. Few of us are tied to a single employer or forced to stay here until our visa expires. I've never heard of an expat having his or her employer take their passports to keep them from leaving — a common practice in the Middle East and Malaysia.

This is often because the countries we come from protect their citizens abroad. Indonesians working abroad don't enjoy the same luxury. Let's remember them and fight for their rights too, both here and in our home countries. We may call ourselves expats, but we are also migrants, and all of our stories are connected. Just because we're more visible and from better-off countries, doesn't mean we should forget about those who are not. If we haven't learned that from our international experience, then what's the point of being abroad?

LEARN MORE:

www.buruhmigran.or.id BuruhMigran Portal (in Bahasa Indonesia) – An information portal run by and for migrant workers to keep up with issues and for Indonesians to be aware of workers’ issues abroad. https://www.facebook.com/MigrantCare Twitter.com/MigrantCare Migrant Care — Indonesian NGO focused on protecting Indonesian Migrant Workers’ rights abroad. www.IOM.org IOM (International Organization for Migration) - Global body that oversees international regulations while also monitors and collects data on migration.

Nithin has taken his international upbringing to the maximum, having lived and worked in the United States, France, Spain, Nepal, and currently, Indonesia, where he hopes to play a role in protecting this country's amazing environmental and cultural heritage. 2011@nithincoca.com

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MEET THE JAKARTA EXPAT

Safety comes first. We run Indonesia’s most modern and safe land rig with a high level of automation around the dangerous areas, keeping the guys away from harm. Training and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) are a must.

What is the hardest type of drilling; what kind of terrain and what kind of drilling technique/product?

I have spent time drilling pipelines, called Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) which carries more of a challenge, especially when drilling shore approach pipelines. In this case, there would always be a huge and expensive vessel waiting for us to finish. Of course, shore approaches also mean boats, seafood and water, which are fun!

jungles, complete with extensive wildlife and mangroves. This always happened at sunrise, with the sun straight in the face as we travelled east.

A little birdie told us about your golden teeth. Would you care to tell the story of how that came to be?

My younger brother knocked the original tooth out when I was about 12. It was reinstalled but snapped off in West Papua a few years ago, and am now still waiting on my teammates from FC BuGils to sponsor a new gold or ruby tooth.

What do you do in your downtime to unwind?

I play soccer (and drink) with FC BuGils

“I wanted to be a psychologist but after a tryout decided that it was not going to work. My uncle, working for Shell overseas at the time mentioned travel, job stability, money and big boy toys — I was sold.”

Boris de Koning Meet Boris de Koning, a funny Dutchman with gold teeth who enjoys life in Indonesia, especially in the peacefulness of Kalimantan where he works in a land rig as Drilling Manager.

By Gabriella Panjaitan

Hi, Boris! Where are you from? When did you move to Indonesia?

I was born in The Netherlands. Moved to Malaysia in 2001, made a stop in China, moved back to Malaysia and finally moved to Indonesia in late 2009.

Did you move around a lot when you were younger? Do you have any funny stories from one of your postings?

I did; my dad worked for a large civil contractor. I ended up in Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Trinidad when I was young(er). While living in Sri Lanka, my younger brother and I spent every day after school and the weekends in the pool. At that time I was able to swim and he wasn’t. Being a nice older brother, I decided it was time for a change and took his floaters off his arms and attached these to his ankles, after which I tossed him in the pool. The result, although predictable now, was a surprise as only my brother’s feet popped up above the surface. An attentive guest at the pool saved him. As a reward, my brother knocked out a tooth a few years later — but more on that later.

You are now Drilling Manager of CGS (Coal Gas Solutions) Indonesia. Tell us what a typical day is like for you?

Basically, I manage one small land rig drilling in East Kalimantan. I unfortunately spend a lot of my time dealing with small issues, which in an ideal world would not exist.

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Did you study Engineering? What attracted you to the field?

I studied Drilling in Holland. I wanted to be a psychologist but after a tryout decided that it was not going to work. My uncle, working for Shell overseas at the time, mentioned travel, job stability, money and big boy toys — I was sold.

Are you based in Jakarta or in the field in Kalimantan? Which one do you enjoy more, Jakarta or Kalimantan?

I live in Jakarta but spend 2 - 4 days a week in Balikpapan or at the rig further north.

Personally, I’d rather be in Kalimantan as I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere there, the small scale of Balikpapan and fresh air.

Where else did you work before coming here to Indonesia and assuming your position as Drilling Manager?

I started working in 1996, and spent five years all over Europe and Russia working as a rig superintendent. In early 2001, I was asked to move to Malaysia as I mentioned earlier. I have worked for longer or shorter periods in Holland, Belgium, Wales, France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Sri Lanka, India, Australia and of course, Indonesia.

Drilling is a hard task, and often dangerous.

What kind of problems do you often run into and how do you overcome them? What are some safety measures you always take into consideration?

You are listed as the owner of Borizontal.

Could you elaborate on what that is and your role in it?

In 2004, I had a guy working for me in Thailand doing some HDD work called Terry. He invoiced me monthly through his company called Terryzontal. I then decided that in case I do start something for myself, I’d get the best name in the business, BORIZONTAL. A few months later I decided to leave and Borizontal started. I would run it, whatever that might mean. At the moment it means almost nothing.

With your extensive travelling record, and busy schedule, do you still find time to travel within Indonesia for pleasure?

I haven’t seen much of Indonesia outside of work to be honest, outside the standard spots. I do recall the two-hour boat trips in West Papua from Tangguh camp to a small airfield called Babo being extremely relaxing as we passed through untouched

and play some baseball. I plan to pick up a guitar and enjoy throwing Caz around in a pool. Playing Van Halen very loudly also makes me relax.

What do you love most about Indonesia?

The positive attitude of most people, as well as their ability to get along despite having completely different backgrounds. My countrymen back in Holland could learn a lot.

You have a beautiful wife, a son and one more on the way (congratulations!) Are they your motivators?

First of all, thank you. Our first son is named after a bar in Jakarta (his name is Caz de Koning), so I would leave this question open for interpretation… Honestly speaking, life itself motivates.

Would you say you are a hard worker?

Only if it’s appreciated.

Thanks, Boris! To contact Boris, send an email to boris@borizontal.com

MEET THE BALI EXPAT

Bernard Harrison Bernard is the zoologist who ran the Singapore Zoological Gardens and Jurong Bird Park, also starting the world’s first Night Safari. His biography Naked Ape.Naked Boss [by Kirpal Singh] is due to be launched this April.

By Karen Davis

“The problem is we have not learned to be compassionate. We do not even treat each other properly. We treat animals almost with contempt.”

Where were you born and raised?

I was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and lived there until I was five when my family moved to Queensland, Australia.

At nine, I lived in Singapore and at eleven I attended boarding school in England. I spent ten years there. I studied zoology, psychology and animal behaviour at the University of Manchester. My father was a professor of zoology and my brother became a botanist, so these interests seem to run in the family. I then returned to Singapore where I started working for the Singapore Zoological Gardens in 1973.

You were there 30 years and became the CEO of Wildlife Preserves Singapore which is SZG, Jurong Bird Park and Night Safari.

What are the main changes you made there?

It was a great zoo to begin with. We just made it better, very free and open and put on great exhibits. I was Director for many years and, along with an in-house design team, I was able to continuously upgrade the design and management of the facilities.

I created one of the greatest teams in the world. We worked so well together because there was no politics involved. Everyone is a specialist and they are all there because they love what they are doing. A big accomplishment was the creation of the first Night Safari in the world. It’s unique and the first of its kind in the world. It may have been thought of at zoos in the West but was never executed; most likely because it has to be in a warm weather climate.

Chilean-born American, Karen Davis is a journalist, artist and art therapist. Formerly a NYC fashion designer, she has been coming to Bali since 1979 and now resides here.

I see you have a book coming out about you, ‘Naked Ape. Naked Boss’. Are you the Naked Boss?

Yes, I am. The book is a biography of me by Kirpal Singh and is due to be launched on

April 11th. The title is because I don’t like to wear clothes very much. I wear as little as possible and when possible, I wear nothing!

Like when I sleep outdoors. Our bed is in the garden. It is lovely when it rains!

Tell me a funny animal or zoo story.

We had a hippopotamus escape from the Singapore Zoo. The zoo is surrounded by a reservoir and that’s where he went and stayed for forty eight days! Because the thing is, how do you catch a hippo in the water? He would come up at night to feed on grass and food we would leave out for him. The only time we could possibly get him was on land. The hippo’s skin is so thick the tranquilizing dart doesn’t penetrate.

It just bounces off of him. We had tried everything. Then a guy who personally knew the hippo came back from leave. He said, “Let me try and get this guy!” He went to an animal den near the reservoir and put food in it then tied a string to the door. That same night the hippo went in and the guy closed the door. No problem.

What is the downside of creating a zoo?

What are the most prevalent problems you encounter?

The downside is you pitch ten jobs and you get one. The likelihood of getting that job accomplished is one in ten. A lot of people want to do projects, but when they realize the costs and what it entails, they withdraw. You spend a lot of time pitching for a job and when you do finally get the job, it rarely gets built. It is hard to get a client that shares your vision. They may love your design but they have their own agenda. When you finally get one that goes to fruition it is truly a time for celebration. Our main concern in a zoo is animal welfare. We want to make sure the client is aware of the importance of proper maintenance and upkeep of the animals.

We must convince the client animal welfare is the first priority and if not, they should not build a zoo.

Where is your next project?

We are currently doing a project in Xiamen, China. We have also designed and developed projects in India, Cambodia, Seychelles and the U.A.E. Have zoos been successful in reintroducing species in danger of extinction into their original habitats?

We do try to introduce species back into the wild but many times to no avail. One such species is the Bali Myna. They are bred and put back only to be trapped.

Ironically, the Hong Kong Zoo breeds a lot of the Bali Myna which are reintroduced back to Bali and end up back in Hong Kong in the bird market!

What happened to our relationship to animals and nature?

We lost it. I recently gave a talk at the National University of Singapore, one of my alma maters. It was titled, ’Why do we do what we do?’ and questioned why we are so barbaric and cruel as a species. The problem is we have not learned to be compassionate.

We do not even treat each other properly.

We treat animals almost with contempt.

Why is that? Because we are hunters? Look at chimpanzees which we are 98.6 percent genetically like us. Chimpanzees, like man, are aggressive, assertive, prone to violence, and hold the female as subordinate, and lower in status. Humans have evolved similar to chimps. The Bonobos share the same genetic structure with us but are a matriarch society where the males are subordinate. There is no aggression and when there is conflict, they have sex! Also look at gorillas who are pure vegetarian.

Their attitude is much gentler.

If you could play a part in developing Bali, what would you do?

I would ban plastic bags in Bali and all of Indonesia. Bangladesh banned plastic bags about twelve years ago for practical reasons. They were clogging all the drains and sewers. Heavily congested tourist areas such as Kuta to Seminyak should be closed to traffic, with lots of car parks.

People could walk and cycle. Trees should be planted everywhere to create cool shade, and keep it beautiful and green.

Why did you choose Bali as one of your bases?

Because it is the nicest place in the world.

I love Sanur; the village mentality and no traffic jams. Bali is beautiful.

Thank you Bernard!

To find out more, visit www.bernardharrisonandfriends.com

Sharda Bernard's daughter and Bernard in Sanur

Tina and Bernard at their home in Sanur

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FACES OF INDONESIA

Abdul The Kopaja Driver Story and Photo By Hush Petersen

It's a lazy Sunday afternoon along Jalan Sudirman and Abdul Kodir is taking his time. Abdul is sitting in the driver's seat of his Kopaja, leafing through a secondhand newspaper. The engine is off, but the keys are dangling in the ignition. Abdul is not so much scanning the headlines as he is doing something with his hands. The smell of rain is everywhere, the April sky turning black and ready to burst.

Meanwhile, what might be the swiftest form of public transport — and at Rp.3,000, arguably the cheapest — might also be the most inconsiderate and boorish. Kopaja buses are notorious for stopping in the middle of the road to pick up passengers, or switching three lanes of traffic for reasons most motorists would agree are not only unsafe, but also simply asinine.

Abdul, who has been driving the 19 Route along Sudirman to Blok M for more than eight years, has parked his bus right outside the Dukuh Atas station along the Ciliwung and is biding his time until the train comes.

He picks a bit of dirt out from underneath a fingernail with his thumb and cranes his neck to look out the windscreen and up into the sky, silently guessing when the sky is going to open up.

"What are we supposed to do? We have to pick people up," explains Abdul. "If we don't pick them up, then who will? Plus, that’s the reason people take Kopaja. We pick you up and drop you off wherever you want."

"Sundays are like this," he says with a bit of reverie in his voice. "On Sundays I like to sit here at Dukuh Atas and wait for the train to come in. It's a nice break from the weekdays when we get busy. This bus is full every other day of the week. Actually, the only time this bus isn't full is when we sit here on Sundays."

Anyone who has spent more than 10 minutes in Jakarta knows exactly what Abdul is talking about; Kopajas are notoriously crowded. During rush hour it's common to see a jaw-dropping 60 people squeezed onto a bus meant to seat 25.

But the overcrowding doesn't stop commuters. People would rather pack in a Kopaja like sardines than stand on the side of the road staring at their feet. And the rules of squeezing in wherever you can apply to everyone. Abdul insists that bules take a ‘when in Rome’ approach to riding on his Kopaja. "We have plenty of bule that ride the 19 route," he says pointing down the road for emphasis. "Kopaja is the quickest way to get from one point to the other. People know that, so it doesn't matter what colour your skin is, you go with whatever is fastest."

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Door-to-door service at the demise of everyone else. Blindingly barbaric, but it makes the idea of standing in line for TransJakarta or dropping the extra coin on a Blue Bird taxi contemptible. Almost like you are being taken for a ride.

However, still, there are the notoriously unnerving wives' tales about lifted wallets, ransacked purses and pickpocketed handphones. Abdul shakes off the suggestion, earmarking it as persistent anti-kopaja canard. "That doesn't happen on Kopaja," Abdul says flatly. "You know how people like to chit-chat. We all know that. People like to create stories and talk about danger. All those stories where someone has something stolen involve someone's uncle or aunt. It never happens to them."

The next time you have a chance, please jump on a Kopaja. Just don't steal anyone's wallet, please.

Hush Petersen is currently on sabbatical from the hero's journey. He loves sipping Budweisers, doing the crossword and judging people outside Ranch Market in Mega Kuningan. You should join him some time.

TRAVEL

©Francesco Ricciardi

Dolphin Watching Tours in Lovina Wildlife tourism, in particular dolphin and whale watching, has doubled worldwide in the last decade. Since the 1980s, in Lovina (north Bali) local fishermen bring tourists to see dolphins in the wild. But with more than 180 boats today and a mismanagement of the interactions with the animals, there is a growing possibility that this activity will become unsustainable and a decrease in the number of animals are already being observed.

By Francesco Ricciardi ©Francesco Ricciardi

FAST FACTS Country : Indonesia Province : North Bali HOW TO GET THERE Lovina is located in the northern side of the island. You will need about 3 hours by car to get there. Expect to pay about Rp.500.000 for one-way transit including car and driver. Since dolphin trips start early in the morning, better to plan at least one night in Lovina.

WHERE TO STAY Lovina offers many accommodations, from basic home stays to high-end resorts, just chose the place that best fits your budget.

WHAT TO BRING Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat, seasickness pills, a camera with a good zoom and possibly a waterproof cover.

Lovina

Francesco Ricciardi is a freelance photographer and journalist based in Bali. PhD in Marine Biology and diving instructor, he uses his camera to uncover the wonders of Indonesian marine and terrestial wildlife. His website: www.francescoricciardi.com

Lovina is a coastal area located in northern Bali belonging to the Buleleng Regency.

Once a fishermen village, popular for those looking for a relaxed pace and a different lifestyle, it has recently suffered from unregulated touristic development that has modified the atmosphere towards a more ‘artificial’ feeling. Many people think that the development of the new international airport, a few kilometres away from the town, will further increase the transformation rate of the area towards a new Kuta of the North.

One of the main attractions of Lovina is the possibility of having a close encounter with free-swimming dolphins directly in their habitat and not in captivity, as these animals are particularly abundant in the coastal waters of this area. The most common encounter is the Spinner dolphin, but it’s also possible to spot other cetaceans like Grisso’s dolphin, Bottlenose dolphins and even more rare species like the Pilot whale and the Bryde’s whale.

Back in the late 1980s, local fishermen formed self-regulating cooperatives to bring tourists to see dolphins. Now, up to 180 dedicated operators use small fishing vessels to carry passengers to watch dolphins close to shore. Most tourists come from western countries, although the industry also attracts Asian visitors. A dolphin tour normally starts very early in the morning during high season (from May to October) and lasts about two hours, for a price ranging from Rp.50,000 to Rp.65,000 per passenger. Typically boats are local jukung, bringing up to four passengers.

The village of Kalibukbuk has three departure ports for dolphin trips, Banyualit, Aneka and Kalibukbuk, while Kaliasem has one, and every departure port has its own cooperative of boats, which releases the dolphin license. Each association has a different fixed price per trip. Two of the associations (Aneka and Kaliasem) use roster systems to determine which boatmen

take the tourists on a particular day. The industry is otherwise unregulated.

A recent study by some Indonesian and Australian researchers (P. Mustika et al.

The human dimensions of wildlife tourism in a developing country: Watching spinner dolphins at Lovina, Bali, Indonesia.

Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2013) that the degree of satisfaction of tourists (Westerners and Asians) ranged from low to medium, where the main concern was the mismanagement of the boatmen during their interaction with the animals that are easily stressed if the boat approaches them too fast or too close. In a standard day, about 40 vessels go out looking for the dolphins, and with more than 180 boats available, it appears clear how the industry is already saturated.

When a pod of dolphins is spotted, every boat driver tries to get as close as possible to them to anticipate the other boats and guarantee a better experience for his guests. Of course, the animals get stressed very easily since boat engines are very noisy and they have to modify their behaviour, remaining underwater longer to avoid contact with humans. Being mammals, dolphins need to go periodically to the surface to breathe and this kind of approach can be very stressful for them and for their very sensitive hearing ability (dolphins use sounds and ‘echolocation’ to detect their prey). Propellers also pose a huge danger to the animals that can easily be wounded if boats approach them too fast or get too close.

The same study also highlighted that the garbage present in the sea and on the beach is disappointing for the guests coming to Lovina. The garbage issue still doesn’t seem to be considered by many local boatmen that leave their beaches full of plastic, like in many other parts of Bali and unfortunately the whole of Indonesia.

Since a normal trip lasts less than two hours, it would be a good idea to clean the beach periodically, maybe involving tourists who are normally happy to contribute to such eco-activities. And, above all, these cooperatives should self-regulate their affiliates’ behaviour if they want to keep their activity sustainable and profitable even in the future.

In many areas of the world, the selfregulation of whale-watching operators is very effective in guaranteeing an appropriate interaction with the animals and to ensure they don’t run away from the area if too harassed. For example, a minimum distance from the animal should be imposed, as well as a maximum approaching speed and a maximum number of boats surrounding the dolphin pods. In the same study, it was reported that in many cases the number of boats in an encounter normally exceeds the number of dolphins.

An appropriate management is necessary for the sake of both the local boatmen that will be able to keep their job, of the animals that will remain safe, and for the tourists who will enjoy a more responsible management of this experience.

No national regulation on cetacean watching has been issued for Indonesia yet. In addition, as developing countries have limited capacity to deliver effective compliance, a self-regulation coming directly from the dolphin boats association is really needed, in the same way the diving centres of South Bali are trying to regulate the manta rays and mola mola encounter in Nusa Lembongan. If the situation remains the same, it has the potential to cause significant disturbance to the local cetacean population and, with at least 60% overnight visitors in Lovina joining the dolphin tours, a decline in tourist satisfaction that could harm the current tourist industry.

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FOOD & DRINK

paulaner bräuhaus

Guten Appetit!

By Gabriella Panjaitan

The German state of Bavaria is not only known for its delicious Apfelstrudel and its namesake cream for dessert, it is also a land of beer and various exciting meatbased dishes. Jakarta does have a few selections of German restaurants, but one that offers quite an authentic Bavarian dining experience, including an extensive introduction on its beer culture, is Paulaner Bräuhaus.

Paulaner Bräuhaus is a large chain establishment, with branches all over the world. The Jakarta branch opened in 2009, and has recently undergone extensive renovation and finally reopened in November 2013. The place is managed

by Kempinski hotel, where it was previously housed; now it is located in the prestigious Grand Indonesia mall. One of the reasons for the renovation is size expansion; now, the third floor joint boasts a large space, with a 400-person maximum occupancy and an outdoor patio.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM Paulaner Platter Emperor Pancake Kaiserschmarr'n Paulaner Beer

RATING SUMMARY FOOD SERVICE VALUE ATMOSPHERE

PAULANER BRÄUHAUS Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall 2nd floor of East Mall Jl. M. H. Thamrin No. 1 Ph: +62 21 2358 3871 E-mail: jakarta@paulaner-brauhaus.com Opening Hours : 11.30am – 12am

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Around lunchtime, Paulaner is frequented by higher-level executives — be it local or expatriates — from many neighbouring offices and hotels. As it is located at the very heart of Jakarta, Paulaner is convenient and very accessible for a long lunch over a few cold brews. On the weekends, the place turns to a very familyfriendly space, especially for a Sunday lunch soirée with the kids.

The German food experience in Jakarta could at times still be considered a very narrow construct in the eyes of local Indonesians; many still adopt the stigma that German restaurants offer nothing but beer and just run-of-the-mill sausages.

My visit to Paulaner Bräuhaus proved otherwise. Not only do the patrons range from expatriates to local Indonesians, the cooking quality and variety of food is commendable. I came into the restaurant with the notion that it would be a full-on sausage fest but I’m glad to find a diverse list of options, including chicken, fish and even vegetarian choices. For drinks, beer is served with a high regard.

Paulaner Bräuhaus takes their beer very seriously. With carefully picked wheat, hops, yeast and a bit of water, Paulaner brew their own beer. The in-house brewery is located within the premises. The delivery system to the tap uses anti-corrosive pipes placed around the restaurant. The freshly

brewed draught beer is unfiltered and without preservatives. While inquiring about the beer philosophy and process, I came to find that Paulaner offers an on-site brewery tour. The brew master takes a group of people down to the brewery and demonstrates his ‘magic’ in creating fine quality ale, lager, etc.; a nice excursion for the curious drinkers.

Beer at Paulaner comes in your choice of sizes, from a sampler glass to large pints.

Being not much of a beer drinker, the Radler — a popular Munich beer-based mix — was an instant favourite. Comprised of beer and carbonated lemonade, the Radler is sweet but still maintains the bitterness of a typical beer. Among the aromatic and flavoured beers, the strawberry and lychee beer are also noteworthy. The pinkcoloured strawberry beer is very refreshing with a hint of fruity aroma; altogether entertaining to the palate. Although the lychee beer isn’t my favourite among them, I appreciated the light body and crispy fizz it has. A sampler glass for the Radler proved insufficient; we ordered more. A sampler tray is offered at Rp.90K, which includes three specialty home brews.

The aforementioned brews might be tailored to the more feminine clientele, or those who are not big beer drinkers.

Paulaner’s selection of home-brewed beers did not stop there, obviously; the options range from light to dark beer and cater to an array of customer’s preferences.

Paulaner’s definitive Munich Hell lager (Rp.80K for the 0.3L glass) is full-bodied, crisp and straight-forward. The fizz is brisk and just right in the body of the lager. The Dunkel beer (Rp.80K for the 0.3L glass) is dark, malty yet possesses a sweet and earthy undertone; it seems to go well as an after-meal drink.

Their food is no slouch, either. The owner and hotel management insist on freshness of beer and food, hence the in-house brewery and fresh produce used for the food. The Paulaner platter (Rp.275K) is a signature dish, consisting of Debrecener and Nuremberger sausages, Vienna sausages, pork knuckles, smoked pork chop, meat loaf, mashed potato and sauerkraut, all of which are homemade at Paulaner’s kitchen. The sauerkraut is a great counterpart - it provides a tangy flavour — to the rest of the meaty constituents.

It’s quite the protein platter.

My partner and I also dined on the ‘hunter style’ chicken (Rp.125K), accompanied by creamy mushroom gravy and pan-fried potato with onions. This dish is rich and heavy, better to be enjoyed at lunch. I wanted to give an unusual order a try, so, at a German restaurant, I opted for the roasted salmon filet (Rp.165K), convinced that if Paulaner does a non-pork dish justice, it could pull almost anything off.

And it did! The salmon was tender and the caper-infused gravy added a nice tangy zest. One thing worth an honorary mention is the mashed potato; the use of just the right spices and dairy products resulted in a smooth, savoury, melt-in-your-mouth mashed potato. For dessert, a scrumptious deconstructed pancake, the ‘Emperor’s pancake’ (Rp.55K), delighted the palate with its caramel flavours, strawberry sauce and cinnamon-infused apple compote; a must-try! Portions at Paulaner are quite large and sharing is encouraged, especially for the Paulaner platter. All pork-containing dishes are clearly labelled in the menu.

Thanks to the addition of glass windows on one corner of the dining space that open up at night, guests can witness the night lights of Sudirman while sipping on some cold ones. This section of the restaurant is smoke-friendly while a portion of the opposite end of the place is non-smoking.

Located right next to Paulaner is Kempi Deli (opening soon), which will be a new addition to the lunch scene of the neighbourhood. This particular corner of the mall will be very busy soon; it’s best to make reservations for a big table at Paulaner.

Guests are happy to find a range of promotional deals here, such as their happy hour, where your second beer is on the house (Monday – Friday at 4 – 7pm), as well as the economical Power Lunch — Rp.145K++ bringing to the table an appetizer, a bowl of soup, one main course and a dessert (Monday – Thursday at 11am – 2pm).

The Bavarian-clad staff are very quick and friendly. For guests who come at 8.30 – 11pm (every day except Mondays) when live music is on offer, ‘one more beer’ is the magic mantra. There’s no need for pretentiousness here, just good food, good beer and a good time.

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LIFESTYLE

Custom Bikes with Powerful Pipes A compassionate heart beats under the leathers of a Harley-Davidson rider

By Gail G. Collins

When you ask guys who own Harley-Davidson motorcycles how long they’ve been riding, most of them give the same answer: “I always had somethin’.” The Big Wheel they turned donuts with in the driveway at five years old was the only legal option before they inevitably could own a Dyna custom bike. Rob Jagodzinski was no different. Big Rob, as he’s known, didn’t come by his name for being puny, and explained bike passions as he feasted on crawfish, pulling their heads off and building a pile of beady-eyed red carcasses on a tin plate. The smaller Harleys are more useful in Jakarta, but he would prefer something bigger.

Big Rob is a HOG — a member of Harley Owners Group Indonesian Chapter. The 120-member international group takes Sunday rides to Puncak and weekend trips to Pelabuhan Ratu.

“We like to kick back, ride and relax,” he said, “to see and enjoy things that are unique outside of Jakarta.” And when they stop for the night, there’s that bottle of Jack Daniels in the saddlebag.

Marv Isaacson, who shared a table with Big Rob, is a fellow HOG. The American with a black ‘stache beneath his black cowboy hat, wore a Harley-branded shirt and jeans. Yep, there were boots. Marv has been in Indonesia for 31 years, and he drolly relayed stories of motorcycle madness. All in good fun, mind you. Once he was forced, at 60 km/h, to slither between two trucks going in the same direction or go over a cliff. And there was the time on a steep set of switchbacks when one guy pushed the uphill grade in the wrong gear, stalled his bike and fell over, knocking the rest of the bikers down like dominoes. Sometimes, the journey was more perilous. “You might have to take a Harley across a river on a plank. You fall, you’re gone,” Marv said.

There are several organisations for bikers, and the chiefly expat HOGs join up with local-member groups, like the Brotherhood, Silverhawks or Harley-Davidson Club Indonesia, for trips. The clubs include practiced riders as well as newbies, and safety courses are offered. Before a ride, security and conditions of the trip are reviewed. Bikers ride in groups for protection, and veterans pair up with lesser experienced riders. Often, there is a police escort, and traffic is stopped in towns as the trail of riders, with sirens blaring, passes. The Road Gods, as the wisecracking HOGs called themselves, may ride from sunrise to sunset, only stopping to fill their tanks and raise a beer. On a trip to Bali, members rented bikes, but Big Rob advises that you need to have skills as a rider. On that trip, the guys cruised to a volcano and stayed in a resort. Yeah, they may be rough riders, but they like a soft bed.

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In addition to coordinated rides, biker groups have meetups and gatherings. An annual event in Bandung is a scaled-back Sturgis — the American Motorcycle Rally, now in its 74th year. The Bandung weekend draws 200,000 bikers for concerts, food and fun.

Frank Musgrove gave up his big bike when his kids were born. Twenty years later, after meeting a HOG for a night of beers and cheers, he mounted a Harley. On his first trip, he was nervous and laughed to see guys holding a beer at a 7 am rest stop. By the end of the day, he said, “I was a fullfledged member of the gang, stopping on the roadside to drink a beer, wave at cops, honk greetings and gratuitously leaving our cans in a little pile for someone to gather and cash in.”

While biker gang reputations tend to be scary, the HOGs are a yayasan, inclined to fun as well as philanthropy.

Ten men founded the organisation in 1987. All were motivated to bring Harley-Davidson to a wider audience, and importantly, to improve the lives of children of impoverished families. Principal fundraising is accomplished through HOGFest, and 97-percent of monies raised are used to change the lives of outcast children in impoverished circumstances, who suffer from harelip or cleft palate. The plastic surgeries are performed by Gentur Cleft Foundation, who has helped 2,100 children to date.

Yayasan HOG covers the hospital and associated expenses, such as transportation, post-operative care and medicines.

HOGFest’s annual party, held at Manggala Wanabakti in Senayan on May 10, is a major celebration of bands,

traditional dances, and children’s activities, plus an auction for Harley-Davidson goods. Three pigs will be roasted and served by the HOGs. The HOGs do ride powerful bikes with pipes — Softails, a Dyna Fat Bob and even a WL-model from WWII nicknamed the Liberator — and they do like to put the hammer down and tear up the road. Still, compassionate hearts beat beneath their leathers. “Some groups give Harley guys a bad name, but most riders respect others,” said Big Rob, “and they respect us.”

Nope, these guys are not Hell’s Angels; they’re real guys helping to transform lives. Or as HOGs president Ralph Duckworth said, “We’re charity givers with a biking problem.”

To find out how to get involved and how to sponsor/ donate, please visit www.yayasanhog.com

Gail Collins writes internationally for magazines and has co-written two books on expat life. She feels writing is the perfect excuse to talk to strangers and know the world around her better.

CULTURE

Foreign tourist walking along The Wayang Carnival (image courtesy of soulnesia.com)

UNDERSTANDING THE WORD ‘BULE’

By Donny Syofyan

According to Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia or KBBI (The Great Dictionary of the Indonesian Language), bule is a word used for foreigners who come to Indonesia heedless of their stay period and Indonesian proficiency. Yet the word does not refer to the entire foreign population coming to this country. Usually it points to white people such as Europeans, Americans or Australians. Occasionally, some say bule Afrika (African bule) pertaining to those stemming from Africa.

In spite of their lengthy stay periods in Indonesia, many foreigners are still branded ‘bule’ by their neighbours. This is quite annoying considering nothing has changed in their neighbour relations. Locals still see them as strangers and have not received the foreigners in their community life.

Things will be different as they have Indonesian friends; locals no longer call a foreigner 'bule' when he or she befriends an Indonesian local. However, if a local resident would like to introduce his foreign friend to other friends, he still often uses the word ‘bule’.

Foreign tourists and adventurers visiting Indonesia for one or two months are called ‘bule’, ‘mister’ and ‘miss’. Not only do these sound funny but the titles eventually turn out to be disturbing simply because they originate from different countries and cultures. In the West, people do not give a stranger or newcomer weird names.

Unlike western nations, foreigners staying more than one or two months to work or study find themselves truly disturbed in

Indonesia. This is particularly true when a lot of people keep yelling 'bule!' at them repeatedly, whereas in fact they already knew and met before. Honestly speaking, such an atmosphere makes foreigners uncomfortable.

Many are curious on the possibility of foreigners integrating into the local community. Will the word 'bule' disappear?

Could it happen in Indonesia? Acceptance of foreigners, to a serious degree, is quite a job owing to public prejudice over foreigners, and the other way around.

For instance, many Indonesians opine that most foreigners are rich, so they should pay more for products and services they buy in this country.

Not all foreigners are wealthy. Therefore, it is unpleasant to find that whenever entering tourists object, there seems to be discrimination. Foreigners pay much more expensive tickets compared to that of Indonesian visitors for tourist attractions.

Based on my experience while visiting tourist spots in the US, Australia, and New Zealand, I never saw price differences between foreigners and locals. Granted, there will be a special price for students and senior citizens.

Some Europeans, especially those who are yet to pay Indonesia a visit, have some prejudices against Indonesia. For example, some of my Czechoslovakian friends think that Indonesia is a country where people still live in primitive houses in the woods; no electricity and no internet

connection. Such misrecognition and misunderstanding usually occurs when people just settle in their country and never go overseas. Getting the wrong end of the stick will get worse as one does not have a good education or merely focuses on their work, leading them to understand no one else in this world but themselves.

People who have travelled abroad a lot or lived in other countries could share knowledge taken from their home country or countries they have visited. This experience is instrumental in opening their eyes and enlightening residents in the countries visited. While foreigners can learn the particular local language, locals can learn foreign languages. Europeans, for instance, have 40-50 different languages beside English, which is spoken in the UK and Ireland.

In an attempt to keep a better relationship between locals and foreigners, it is important to show respect for privacy.

This includes not yelling at foreigners on the street because it runs contrary to their comfort and security. On the other hand, foreigners are required to appreciate locals and their traditions. For that purpose, there must be particular groups of people, like tour guides, explaining the significance of culture and customs of the local residents to foreigners by means of intercultural communication. This is how good communication and mutual respect can be established.

Though some expats consider ‘bule’ a very rough term, it can have different meanings depending on its context. Some Indonesian people find that ‘bule’ is a neutral word, with its possible positive and negative meanings. Others argue that the term is functional, to describe a white foreigner.

Linguistically speaking, white foreigners or expatriates should not feel offended when people call them ‘bule’. The term is more of an oral language for day-to-day conversations. Despite its oral identity, some Indonesian people consider that the word ‘bule’ is not insulting and is not meant to be rude.

Since the term is closely bound to oral address, educated persons would never call a white person ‘bule’ in a formal context, like in a meeting. It is deemed unnecessary because it is too colloquial.

An erudite Indonesian will not call a white person ‘bule’ unless the person is intending to insult. Because of the common misinterpretation by westerners that the word is insulting, the more cautious of street vendors use the term ‘mister’, which foreigners find more polite.

Donny Syofyan is a lecturer at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Andalas University. Despite majoring in English literature, his interests are wide and varied. He is a regular writer for The Jakarta Post and Republika. Feel free to contact him at donny.syofyan@gmail.com

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BUSINESS PROFILE

general manager of the ritz-carlton hotel

NAGESH CHAWLA

By Angela Richardson

In this issue of Indonesia Expat's Business Profile we meet Nagesh Chawla, General Manager of the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Mega Kuningan, Jakarta. Nagesh is an experienced hotelier with over 12 years in his field of work, having worked in India and Hong Kong before moving to Jakarta. Nagesh takes time out of his busy schedule to discuss what it takes to run a five-star hotel in the capital.

Nagesh, you worked in India and Hong Kong before Jakarta. Is managing a hotel in Jakarta any different to managing one abroad, and if so, how is it so?

Managing Hotels anywhere in the world is very similar as it entails a lot of detailing. The basics of our business remain identical everywhere. The only recognisable difference here would be that Jakarta requires a greater degree of micromanagement. Having said that, it is truly a pleasure to work in Jakarta where our Ladies and Gentlemen possess a natural sense of hospitality.

Who owns the Ritz-Carlton hotels? Can you give us a little bit of background information about the hotel?

The Ritz-Carlton brand is actually a part of Marriott International and it is the luxury brand of the company. There are currently about 81 Ritz-Carlton hotels worldwide in over 65 countries, which include The Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton Reserves, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, The Ritz-Carlton Residence and more.

The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta opened on May 1st, 2005 which later became The RitzCarlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan in 2010. The hotel comprises of 333 guest rooms, two award-winning restaurants, a world-class spa and fitness centre, The RitzCarlton club lounge and grand ballrooms for exquisite functions.

What does a busy General Manager’s day-to-day schedule typically look like?

My days are commonly scheduled with long meetings, which does occupy most of the day. But it is essential to be abreast of the various situations that are happening in the hotel. I also spend a lot of time meeting interesting individuals, both of whom are guests and clients of ours. My time is also dedicated towards our Ladies and Gentlemen.

What specific attributes do you believe an astute General Manager needs to possess in order to run a successful hotel?

Leadership topped up with tenacity goes a long way. But the most important attribute is passion. Passion for hospitality, passion for taking genuine care of your guests, passion for taking care of your employees and passion for innovation.

What are some of the difficulties you face while doing your job?

The day-to-day changing business dynamic makes it difficult to hire the right manpower. Bringing in consistency in product and service delivery is our greatest opportunity.

BUSINESS SNIPPET

Indonesia is Key Emerging Market in Asia, Manufacturers Say

©Getty Images

By Thierry Dubois on www.ainonline.com

Business aircraft manufacturers are seeing Indonesia as the emerging country for business aviation in Asia. They believe that sales, albeit still relatively slow, are poised to grow, mainly due to favourable economic and geographic conditions.

“We do see Indonesia as a growing market for business aviation,” said Roger Sperry, Gulfstream’s senior VP international sales, Asia Pacific. In 2012, the country’s economy grew at its fastest pace in more than a decade, he said, which makes it fertile ground for business aviation. That said, the concept of business aviation is still relatively new in Southeast Asia, Sperry noted.

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Seven Gulfstreams, approximately evenly divided between mid-cabin and large-cabin aircraft, are based in Indonesia; customers include corporations, wealthy individuals and charter operators.

“We are looking at Southeast Asia — in particular, countries like Indonesia — as emerging growth countries for business aviation,” John Rosanvallon, president and CEO of Dassault Falcon Jet, said in February. The company anticipates the delivery of the first Falcon in Indonesia this year.

Textron Aviation (the new entity encompassing Cessna and Beechcraft) also sees Indonesia as a growth market.“ In Southeast Asia, Indonesia is one of the strongest markets for us,” said Bill Harris, VP sales for Asia Pacific. Mining sites and palm oil plantations are far from major airports, and companies need to

get their engineers and executives there in reasonable time. For example, Harris described one trip that takes two hours by air — or three days otherwise — using a boat and then a Land Rover. Cessna Citations are very well suited to this environment, as they are known for short runway performance, he emphasized.

“It is the sense of well-being and the ability to anticipate the consumers’ needs and delivering memorable experiences that will keep us ahead of competitors.”

What are you especially proud of at the Ritz-Carlton in Mega Kuningan?

Where do you believe your hotel excels?

It is our Ladies and Gentlemen who work tirelessly to ensure our customers have great experiences in our hotel. It is they who are our greatest asset in our service commitment.

What does five-star hotel actually mean? Is it to do with facilities or service?

A five-star hotel is a luxury lodging facility which comprises the following minimum of amenities; 24-hour room service, award-winning restaurants, luxurious spa facilities and all the personalized service that satisfies even the unexpressed wishes and needs of our guests.

With so many new hotels popping up around the city, how do you keep up with the competition?

It is the sense of well-being and the ability to anticipate the consumers’ needs and delivering memorable experiences that will keep us ahead of competitors.

Do you have any plans for change or improvements at your already stellar hotel?

Nothing is as constant as a change, and I truly live by this phrase. We do have various changes planned in our processes and product offerings, as well as physical upgrades of our product.

How about down time; what do you do to unwind?

I swim a lot. It helps me relax and freshens up my mind and energises me to a great extent.

And finally, what values do you regard with the utmost importance in your life?

Integrity. It is very important to hold strong values and principals.

Thank you for your time, Nagesh.

*N.B. Ladies & Gentlemen — A terminology used to refer to Ritz-Carlton employees.

To contact Nagesh Chawla, please email nagesh.chawla@ritzcarlton.com

Ritz-Carlton Jakarta Mega Kuningan, Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav. E.1.1 No.1 Mega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950, Indonesia Phone: +62 21 2551 8888

Around 10 Citations fly in Indonesia, and a lot of King Airs are already flying there as well, Harris added.

Airbus has an undisclosed number of ACJs in Indonesia. “Like the rest of Asia Pacific, it is experiencing good economic growth of more than five percent a year, and this drives business aviation,” an ACJ marketing executive said. He also noted that Indonesia has a large population of more than 250 million people, with a territory that comprises around 10,000 islands encompassing an area some 2,000 miles across.

Boeing agrees that economic growth in the country is steady and that the number of business jets in the country is increasing. “Indonesia is well represented by high-net-worth individuals now, and will continue to grow,” a spokeswoman

said, expressing confidence that this will translate into more BBJ orders. In fact, a BBJ2, currently at a completion centre, is expected to enter into service with the government of Indonesia this year.

A Bombardier spokesperson made it clear that her company sees Indonesia as the number-one emerging market in Asia Pacific. “Economic growth is key to the increase in demand for business aviation,” she said. There currently are eight Bombardier aircraft registered in the country — five Learjets and three Globals.

Meanwhile, Embraer singles out Indonesia as a country where its executive jets are particularly popular, with a claimed 40-percent market share. The Brazil-based airframer has a combined 20 executive jets flying in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. issue 116 indonesia expat

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MUSIC

A Giant in a Little Tiny Package

His father, the musical one in the family until Joey came along, is perhaps Joey’s biggest mentor and motivator. Joey’s parents instill a commendable work ethic in him; to work hard and be humble. “None of it will mean anything if I wasn’t humble,” said the young musician who is wise beyond his years.

Text By Gabriella Panjaitan / Photo by Angela Richardson

Geniuses live among us although seldom encountered. In our time, a true genius is nothing short of a mutant, having the power to not just wow a crowd but bring a sizeable impact to their lives. I recently met someone who is considered a genius by many; one who possesses remarkable talent and expertise.

This genius, however, comes in a little tiny package.

Having seen Joey Alexander perform on stage at various music festivals, it only came as a shock to me when I met him in person; the lighting on stage must have magnified his stature, as in reality he is quite a small 10-year-old boy, albeit a giant in talent.

At the well-known South Jakarta recording studio, ICanStudioLive, Joey, his mum and I exchanged hellos as he smiled from ear to ear.

I immediately felt positive energy exuding from Joey and his mum; both were very outgoing and friendly people. Delving into Joey’s personal story, an atmosphere of awe washed over me.

Joey Alexander was born in 2003 on the island of Bali. Like most Indonesian parents, Joey’s wanted their son to be exposed to music from an early age and to master an instrument. They deemed the piano suitable for him and one day brought home a small keyboard for Joey to practice on. Little did they know, the genius in Joey was about to be unleashed thanks to this simple instrument.

Not long after that, Joey enrolled in a music school with his parents’ support for a musical education. While other kids learn to play the basic intervals and chords at music lessons, Joey has excellent aural skills that enable him to reproduce a tune just by ear.

Initially, he would listen to a song and was able to play it after two weeks of studying the chords and melodies; already a few steps ahead of children his age. Bypassing the stereotypical method of studying, Joey ended up soaring over his music classes, being able to perform a song just three days after he’d heard it. Additionally, Joey is blessed with soulful and seemingly experienced improvisations and perfect pitch. His parents became aware that Joey has exceptional talent.

Since then, his parents geared him towards a life in music. He began practicing on the piano every day for three hours while being homeschooled. He was immediately intrigued by jazz music and would play songs by great legends for hours at a time.

There’s not a day where Joey doesn’t touch a piano. “My dad told me he exposed me to a lot of jazz music even when I was in my mother’s womb. Naturally, I love jazz,” Joey explained.

Joey, being the animated boy that he is, was excited in reporting his accomplishments to me. One of his biggest achievements to date that propel his career was winning the

Grand Prix award at the International Festival Contest of Jazz Improvisation last year in Odessa, Ukraine, beating musicians older than himself in all categories. He proudly represented Indonesia at this international event.

Joey was ecstatic when asked to play at an event for UNESCO in 2011 in front of one of his heroes and a big influence on his music, jazz legend Herbie Hancock. He was only eight years old at the time! The piano whiz didn’t stop there; he went on to play at an array of music festivals, including the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival a few months ago; accumulating experiences while travelling the world. Joey was also interviewed by The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which jump-started his influence in different corners of the earth.

Joey now plays with his trio, alongside seasoned bass player Barry Likumahuwa and Sandy Winarta on drums. Catching his session at the Java Jazz Festival with this trio arrangement was an absolute delight; Joey sort of sinks into his soul as he plays, shutting his eyes and getting lost in the rhythm. It was like watching an out-of-body experience, resulting in a wellbalanced marriage between Joey’s fingers, ears and mind. Adding Barry’s slap on the bass and Sandy’s impeccable rhythm created simply an inspired collaboration.

For someone as well-travelled and mobile as Joey, he is certainly modest and dutiful to his country. “I play all over the world but will always come back to Indonesia, my home,” Joey explained.

Now, Joey considers himself an autodidact, learning new tunes and improvisational skills by listening to a large selection of music, whilst not forgetting to advance his technical skills by doing fingering practices. He subjects himself to recordings by Thelonius Monk, Brad Mehldau, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea, among other names he cited as his influences.

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Joey and his family are preparing for a big trip ahead to the Big Apple, New York City.

Joey has been invited to play with veteran jazz trumpet player Wynton Marsalis and he couldn’t be more thrilled. They will play at the massive and prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center event, where Wynton, an advocate for jazz music to young audiences, serves as Artistic Director. Joey’s YouTube videos were the common denominator in the accomplishment of this upcoming collaboration. “I’m very honoured and thankful to have been invited to a jazz event of this scale,” said Joey. As this wasn’t a traditional Indonesian showcase, like ones featuring gamelan or angklung, Joey is extremely pleased by this invitation, for he feels a groundbreaking milestone has been achieved; through him Indonesia will be appreciated in an international art form.

After the Lincoln Center, Joey will make his way to Princeton University where he will perform to inspire the university’s students.

Joey has now started to expand his wings and delve into composing songs, which will be featured in his upcoming album. The excitement for his debut album is brewing and it will be completed after his US trip.

This wunderkind regards himself as an old soul, saying, “Some people told me that if they were listening to my recording without looking at me play, they swore I was an old and seasoned pianist. When in truth, I still play games at home in my spare time, you know, like kids do.”

When asked what he would do if he were to be filthy rich in the future, Joey jokingly replied, “I don’t think I will make or need that kind of money. I mean, I am a jazz musician, after all.”

He goes on saying, “I just want to play music, that’s what matters most to me. I play in gratefulness to God and I’m thankful for those who support my passion.” Whether Indonesia is ready or not for the piano prodigy, Joey Alexander is moving ever forward, full speed ahead.

This child prodigy was nothing but a joy to be around. I was honoured to have a personal viewing as he played his rendition of Burt Bucharach’s Alfie, The Beatles’ Yesterday and my personal favourite, Blackbird; then I was euphoric.

All the best to you, Joey!

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PROPERTY WATCH

BALI REAL ESTATE AND OWNERSHIP OPTIONS ©jmzmanagement.com

By Terje H. Nilsen

Bali is an amazing and inviting place to live, and also invest. For over 15 years property prices have continued to go up, and are most likely to continue to do so.

For Indonesians, there are no issues, as there are no limitations to how an Indonesian can own or control a property, as long as it is all in accordance with Indonesian agrarian law.

Through the years, Bali has also developed its own ‘culture’ of how foreigners in particular can own or control properties. However, some of these habits may not be totally within Indonesian law; not only from a legal perspective, but also from tax and immigration perspectives.

The strongest title over land and property in Indonesia is the ‘freehold’ title or Hak Milik in Indonesian. Only Indonesian citizens can hold the freehold title — end of story. Many lawyers and notaries in Bali do offer what they refer to as a ‘nominee structure’, with a complex set of contracts telling the foreigner this makes them control and ‘own’ the land. The fact is, Indonesian agrarian law clearly states any attempt of a foreigner or foreign entity to hold freehold land is void, and by law the property belongs to the government. This structure also opens up a whole series of other legal complications; who is responsible for tax payments on such property, operational permits on a home stay permit, etc. Currently, there are about 140 cases known to the police and the court between the nominee and beneficial owner. These days we see all lawyers and notaries who have had this structure in place slowly starting to argue against it.

A secondary title known as Hak Pakai, or translated into Right of Use, is probably the best option for a foreigner looking at living full or part time in Indonesia. Technically, there is an extension built in

at 25 years and renewal after 20 years with a small tax implication. However, there is no reasoning or mentioning in Indonesian law that these extensions and renewals cannot be continued, as long as it is done on state-owned land. If one purchases freehold land from an Indonesian, then the notary would arrange to convert it into stateowned land before a title is issued directly on the land certificate in the foreigner’s name. There are some restrictions on this title as to what size of land the property can be and the foreigner must hold a valid stay permit in Indonesia.

The best way to argue that these titles are sufficient for foreigners residing in Indonesia is the fact that even if it went to year 24 and the foreigner then sold the property to an Indonesian, it would take 2–4 weeks to convert the land back to a freehold title.

Commercial title or Hak Guna Bangunan (right to build) is a commercial title compulsory for both foreign and Indonesian companies buying, selling, or managing villas for commercial purposes. From a 4-star and up, there are no restrictions to a foreign PMA owning such a company 100%. There are restrictions on extension after 30 years and renewal after 25 years. However, as with a residential title there are no restrictions in Indonesian law on extension and renewal, and as with a residential title it can be converted back to a freehold title if the property is sold to an Indonesian citizen buying it as a private property.

This structure needs the setup of a PMA, foreign owned company, and this can be done within a few weeks and is not very expensive. It is also possible to own the PMA via an off-shore entity or legal entity in any country, giving it many tax benefits, both on operation and eventual sale or resale, all within Indonesian law.

The last title to consider might be a straightforward lease of land and building, or Hak Sewa, as it would be in Indonesian. It is, and probably rightfully, argued that a lease should not go beyond the timeframes of right to use and right to build, as those titles would not make any sense if it does.

Recently, there have also been quite a few issues arising from people wanting to exercise a fixed extension of a lease. It has proven to be difficult to enforce, even through court. This is argued by the court as not being fair to the freehold owner, in particular where the price has been set and is at an extension date far below market value.

Also, there are tax implications on this when the lease is sold again, for both buyer and seller. And the latest immigration laws state that foreigners holding a lease must have a stay permit or hold the title under a PMA. If not, the tax implication for the seller will also be twice as high.

It is time for the mystic and smoke around this subject to clear. There is no substantial risk for a foreigner to hold the correct title? Rather the opposite. There are no particular tax benefits? Rather the opposite to circumvent these options. There are no immigration risks for foreigners holding the right title and stay permits? Also, rather the opposite.

And, as in any business, it is for the investor to have the right advice and right information as to what purpose they are investing, and to be able to analyze their risks in the best possible way.

Indonesia is changing for the better quickly, both on creating a better investment climate and law enforcement. Why do we as investors not follow this as we would in our own countries, in particular when it does not have any benefits not to do so?

Terje H. Nilsen is Principal of Ray White Paradise Property Group. He was born in Norway in 1967, been working 20 years in Indonesia within the Fitness, Spa, Leisure, Hotel and Mall industry. His hobbies are sport, Balinese culture, and spirituality.

To contact Terje, e-mail terje@raywhiteparadise.com'

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SPORTS

The Free Spirit Runners of Jakarta

Antony is a freelance writer based in Jakarta. Please send comments and suggestions to antony@the-spiceislands.com

By Antony Sutton

You know that feeling you have when you decide what you really need to do is shed those excess kilograms that have slowly added themselves to your girth.

You are sitting there, perhaps in a traffic jam, perhaps a coffee shop or the office, and you get that eureka moment. I will exercise!

dedicated are they to the run that on the recent election day in Jakarta, when the streets were quiet and most local residents were enjoying a day off, they were up at the crack of dawn meeting at a location in SCBD for their own election run. The 10–15 kilometre run took in a number of polling stations as well as hotfooting it past the DPR/MPR parliament building on Jalan Gatot Subroto.

Of course after a few moments of joy, reality kicks in. This is, after all, Jakarta and everyone knows well — everyone who has an online presence it seems — there is absolutely nothing to do in Indonesia’s capital city. Yes, there is an active football scene with a local league but that often involves sweating gallons on the pitch only to put it back on, plus some more, in the nearest pub. Or there is the Hash House Harriers; the ubiquitous hash with its double entendres, public school singalongs and yes, even more beer.

Early starts are per for the course for the enthusiasts at Jakarta Free Spirit and it makes sense. The city is noticeably cooler in the early hours for a start. So cool in fact, joining the club on one of their weekly zoo runs is probably the best time to catch the animals, long before the crowds turn up with their picnics.

Every Saturday is zoo run day, at 6.30am, completing a gentle 5 km run round the facility, bumping into the cleaning staff and saying good morning to the animals and birds as they face another day of being someone else’s entertainment.

It can seem that even if you can find some healthy activity, the expat lifestyle will nearly always throw alcohol into the mix and the best intentions become subsumed by another kilogram or two onto that bloated waistline. There is, at least, one alternative, an activity where the focus is actually on the activity itself and not the post activity imbibing session.

The hash likes to boast it is a drinking club with a running problem and that seems a pretty apt description. Jakarta Free Spirit, on the other hand, has no duel identity. Its focus is on the run, the whole run and nothing but the run. In fact, so

All images above courtesy of Jakarta Free Spirit Running Club

Jakarta Free Spirit was founded by Barbara Oravetz in 2001, and when you read on their website they have a focus on social fitness, running and competitive training, you just know these guys take what they do seriously. And why not?

Keeping fit is not about joining the local gym and latching on to the latest fitness trends, a gentle stroll around the zoo or pacing a treadmill in an air-conditioned facility hoping to impress people with your latest Nikes.

If the zoo dash is not hardcore enough for you, then why not join the Sunday run? This starts at 6am in SCBD and can cover anywhere between 16 and 25 kilometres. And, says the website, runners are advised to be able to keep to a running pace of 5.30 to 6 minutes a kilometre!

Which, let’s face it, is quicker than a flooded Jalan Kemang Raya!

The merry month of May sees JFS busier than usual with a couple of special events going on. The 17th of May sees the latest Jakarta Highland Gathering in Lippo Karawaci, one of the largest expat events on the calendar, and of course an opportunity for JFSers to strut their stuff in front of burly, log-tossing, skirt-wearing men from around the world.

The 25th of the month sees them joining the Wine and Cheese Expo run. This event gets people dressed up in fancy costumes and go on 5 or 10 kilometre runs, while for the young ones there is a 1.2 kilometre kids run. Part of the Jakarta Fashion and Food Festival, the run takes place at La Piazza in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, and organizers are encouraging runners to dress up in carnival related costumes from countries around the world. And this being World Cup year in Brazil, it’s not hard to imagine many people going for the Rio look!

Jakarta Free Spirit is about having fun, meeting people, and of course, running.

So, why not give it a go? Who knows, you could end up losing a few kilograms and gaining a few friends!

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Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

GOD HELP US

By Kenneth Yeung

With religion being compulsory in Indonesia, the country is fertile ground for scammers seeking easy money under the guise of providing religious services.

Near the top of the list is the Religious Affairs Ministry — rated by the Corruption Eradication Commission as the most corrupt government institution.

Whether taking bribes for the awarding of contracts to print Korans or mismanaging haj pilgrimage funds, there are plenty of opportunities within the ministry for selfenrichment.

One of the five pillars of Islam is the haj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which should be undertaken at least once in a lifetime by those who can afford it. One of my ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers has been saving for six years to send his parents on the haj before they die, but he still doesn’t have enough money. This year, the Religious Affairs Ministry has set the cost of a haj pilgrimage at Rp.33,799,500 ($3,000) per person. That covers tickets, airport taxes, lodgings and living costs. There have long been complaints about the poor standard of dormitory accommodation and meals provided for Indonesian pilgrims.

This year’s haj is likely to fall between October 1-6. A return ticket from Singapore to Jeddah around that period can be bought online for $662, while hotel accommodation can be booked from $52 a night. Add another $120 for Lion Air flights to and from Singapore, $140 for meals, $20 for bus fares between Jeddah and Mecca, $50 for taxes — and the total comes to $1,371.

Round that up to $1,500 and it’s still half the price of what the ministry is offering.

Also no stranger to scams is the Indonesian Ulemas Association (MUI) — the country’s top Islamic authority. MUI has made headlines for allegedly accepting bribes for halal certification and for endorsing a pyramid scheme in which investors were ripped off.

Further down the scale are people who solicit donations, supposedly for religious purposes, such as the construction of a mosque or the upkeep of an orphanage.

In Jakarta, it’s not uncommon to be approached by people carrying a folder of paperwork and seeking contributions.

Outside Jakarta, roadblocks are erected by people holding nets, with the intention of extracting donations from motorists. In some regions, they are more likely to be collecting for a church.

At street-level in Jakarta, some of those seeking donations are unkempt, unhealthy

and undernourished. They definitely need the money more than any deity. Others are immaculately attired in uniforms and well spoken. Invariably they are working for a “coordinator”, who provides phony paperwork and assigns positions.

In recent weeks, city officials have warned people not to give to charity collectors who approach them in public. Miftahul Huda of the South Jakarta Social Affairs Office says 99% of those soliciting donations are frauds.

Officials say anyone wanting to make a donation should give directly to official agencies or reputable charities, such as the Muslim Charitable Donations Board (BAZIS), the Humanitarian and Zakat Foundation (PKPU), Al Azhar Peduli Ummat education foundation and Dompet Dhuafa (Wallet of the Poor).

MUI has called for a police crackdown on scammers soliciting funds for the construction of mosques. MUI official Asrorun Niam says the presence of the “charity mafia” reduces public trust in genuine charities.

On April 6, two women in Blok M, South Jakarta, were arrested for soliciting donations for the construction of a mosque and maintenance of an orphanage. Omih (52) and Tupiah (64) claimed to belong to a charity called Lembaga Kepedulian Masyarakat based in Karawang, West Java. Upon examination, it was found their agency did not exist. The planned mosque was equally bogus. The women had official-looking documents with letterheads and signatures from the Religious Affairs Office and district officials, but these were faked.

The women said they collected up to Rp.1 million a day, which they gave to their boss, who then paid them between Rp.2 million and Rp.3 million each per month. Omih said she needed money for her sick husband. She previously worked on a farm in her hometown of Cikarang, West Java, earning Rp.10,000 a day. At a pitiful press conference, she begged to be released.

Officials said the women would be detained pending two weeks of “rehabilitation and development” at Bina Insan Social Institution — a cramped lock-up in Cipayung, East Jakarta. Their families can then collect them, if they first obtain numerous documents from various officials. If they don’t, the old women could be detained for six months. So much for charity.

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WORTHY CAUSES

the rainbow project

Bringing a Splash of Colour to Children's Wards

By Angela Richardson

When children are ill, it’s always heartbreaking, and for a child to have to spend time in a hospital is terrifying.

Children’s wards can be dreary and grim, with grey walls and peeling paint, devoid of inspiration or creativity to inspire health and happiness. At the children’s ward of Fatmawati Hospital in Jakarta, this was exactly the case before mural artist Clarissa Parish and the ladies of ANZA (Australia New Zealand Association) stepped in with their paintbrushes to turn things around.

The whole project started through ANZA, originally as an idea by Daleen Fourie, an ANZA lady who often volunteered at the hospital and had a vision to decorate the walls and bring some entertainment to the children there. The plan was to paint the walls with colourful and inspiring images, changing the curtains to fit the paintings, as well as add TVs and DVD players. They are also adding over-bed tables so the children who are able to sit up can play puzzles, draw or do other activities.

“We tried to get the children to engage their fantasies so they can get healthier easier,” says Vivi Sønderskov Møller, the coordinator of the Rainbow Project. Vivi is in Jakarta on a one-year stint, returning this June, taking a break from her normal job of a Judge in the city court of Denmark. As a busy Judge, Vivi felt compelled to get involved in social work while in Indonesia, therefore when the opportunity to run this project came about, she snapped it up.

The brain behind the creativity of this project is Clarissa Parish, a mural artist who has worked professionally for twenty years in Europe and America. Clarissa has been in Jakarta for six months with her husband and daughter and came into the picture by accident at an ANZA coffee morning. The

photographer who was originally asked to do the project came up to Clarissa upon finding out she was an artist and asked for her help.

Clarissa had only been in the country for a week and hadn’t done any major work since having her baby, so was extremely keen to jump in. When she heard that they were unsure of how to paint and what medium to use, she stepped in and said, “Guys, you’re going to have to paint on canvas and stick it on the walls — there’s no other way.”

So the concept started to come together and a big space to paint with ready students was needed. In the end, the murals were painted on canvas in the art studios of Institut Kesenian Jakarta (IKJ), an art institute in Cikini. Clarissa designed the murals and helped paint initially, handing over the project to the students of IKJ to complete.

Clarissa helped to hang the canvases in the hospitals, as she had a lot of prior experience in doing so in London, which the students are now able to do on their own. “Without Clarissa we could not have done it to this scale, and that quickly. I’m not sure how we would’ve done it without her, to be honest!” says Vivi.

The project was started on January 6th, and the last mural was glued on February 11th.

Fatmawati Hospital now has 26 murals in total over 13 rooms. Each mural is between five and six metres long, and nearly two metres tall. The painting all took place in one room to inspire a general look to follow through over the different themes; oceans, Indonesian kites and the jungle.

The idea wasn’t to make anything too girly or boyish, and also not too childish either, so that everybody — family members and siblings — could enjoy their new beautiful surroundings. Special brackets are being made for the plasma screens to be hung on before installing the televisions and DVDs,

all to be completed by the end of April. An official opening will take place in May where sponsors, ANZA, students involved and the Dean of IKJ will attend.

The whole project was done by volunteers, from Clarissa and Vivi to the art students and the ladies who organized things at ANZA. The students of IKJ were extremely excited to be a part of such a special and heart-warming project. Although ANZA started the project, some larger organizations have been involved, helping through monetary donations, for instance the Priscilla Hall Memorial Foundation, Risco Energy, and some private individuals who sponsored different rooms.

The murals have been very well received by the children at the hospital, with little heads peeping through the glass windows as the murals were being hung. The wards painted were the burns unit, the isolation ward and

DUA TANGAN CUKUP

Six adrenaline junkies carried out an extreme cleanup on Gunung Parang, also known as Machete Mountain, in West Java, collecting two sacks full of rubbish from off of the summit and one more sack full of rubbish from off of the trail. These Jakarta residents battled the steep 1kmhigh mountain in mid-February this year, climbing mostly on all fours due to the mountain’s steep ascent to make sure that this hike would be as it once was; free of plastic rubbish from previous hikers.

The path hadn’t been used for at least four months due to the rainy season, so the climb was not an easy one. With one guide in bare feet to guide the pack, they reached the summit in two hours, about half an hour longer than it would normally take. Once at the summit, these nature lovers picked up rubbish of plastic cups, plastic bottles, plastic bags, glass bottles and food wrappers from the main camp site, placing them in reused sugar sacks to be brought back down the steep mountain and back to Jakarta where they were disposed of properly.

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the general ward, as well as the treatment room. The original idea was to just paint the treatment room, however the idea grew and so did the project, with possible future plans of painting other children’s wards at other hospitals.

“There are more hospitals!” Clarissa answered when asked if she would paint more children’s wards. “These children may be spending months in hospital, and it’s extremely boring for them. I think it’s almost been proved that giving a child an environment that’s a little bit friendlier, a little bit more stimulating, will enable the child to recover as their minds are more occupied. Hospitals can be soul-destroying for children,” continued Clarissa.

To find out more about ANZA, as well as how you could help, please visit www.anzajakarta.net

Actions from across the archipelago

The operation wasn’t without its difficulties and it turns out one of these daredevils was hiking with dengue fever! We are told she has since recovered.

There was also an incident involving a very large rock crashing down on the guide’s arm – ouch! Luckily, nobody was seriously injured and Gunung Parang is now clean and free of trash. Thank you to these extreme cleaners and we hope you carry on your awesome actions wherever you go!

Note: Please do not attempt any extreme cleaning unless you are with an experienced guide and hikers.

What’s your Dua Tangan Cukup Action?

Send them to cleanupjktday@indonesiaexpat.biz and we’ll share them here to inspire others!

“WTF?”

* Answers in the next edition!

LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

FOR THE MACET MIND

CAN YOU TALK?

By Eamonn Sadler (www.eamonnsadler.com)

My dear old granny was a spritely 97 years and seven months old exactly when she decided she’d had enough and laid down for the long sleep last month. It must have been incredible for her to witness all the amazing advances in technology that became commonplace during her lifetime. The horseless carriage, the flying machine, the wireless, the telephone, the television, jet aircraft, rockets, space travel and just about every other major advance all became accepted into everyday life while she was alive. She was also around for the introduction of the fax machine, the mobile phone and the Internet, but by then she was already too old to be bothered with such new-fangled nonsense. She believed to the last that writing a letter was far more personal and valuable than sending an email could ever be, and she was the last person I could reach ONLY by telephone or post.

A few days ago my kids asked me to sit down and watch something called The Elders React on YouTube. These videos show older people being exposed to new technology while cameras record their reactions. I must admit that watching people with grey hair and thick glasses shuffle their dentures while playing Flappy Birds was hilarious, and my kids thought it was even funnier to watch me play the stupid game afterwards, while giving them a crash course in old-fashioned cursing. I expect my granny’s granny would have provided similar entertainment had she been asked to maneuver a horseless carriage between sticks at high speed.

After The Elders React, we watched an episode of Kids React, a YouTube programme in which five to 13-year-old kids are exposed to ancient technology. In this episode they were introduced to an old dial telephone. The programme makers just put it down in front of them and asked them what they thought it was. The younger ones had no clue. Some of the older ones said they’d seen them in old movies. None of them knew about dial tones or busy signals. When they were shown how to 'dial' a number there was much tongue chewing and kiddy cursing as their fingers kept slipping out of the holes. “That’s going to take a long time,” one of them said. When

asked to send a text message with it, most of them gave it a serious try. Even teenagers tried.

When told there were no text messages back then, one of them said “So how did you...oh, you had to CALL them!” (Google ‘The Elders React’ and ‘Kids React’).

The norm now is to avoid talking to people as much as possible. Even the older ones among us prefer to send messages by BBM, WhatsApp, Viber, Skype or Facebook and we’ll even email someone before we consider actually calling them. The problem is most of the phone networks do not provide very well for this requirement anymore, so often we can’t get through and we go back to messaging. When messages get delayed we sometimes get a “yes” in reply to a question we were expecting a “no” for and confusion reigns. Then we end up in arguments with people we love because we say things in hastily typed messages that get taken the wrong way. How many times have you been asked why you’re angry by text message when you’re not? This is predominantly a boy/girl problem but it happens between friends and colleagues too. Smileys and Emoticons were invented to lend tone to our written words and replace body language but they haven’t worked.

Across

DOWN

1. Die (4,3,6)

1. Cutting implement — stab (5)

8. Badly — in need of medical care (3)

2. Insist upon explanation — hold responsible

9. Dare — question (9)

— reprimand (4,2,7)

10. Given right — named (8)

3. Reticent (8)

11. Flower — girl (4)

4. Rubber (6)

13. Hunted animal — mine (6)

5. Unsightly (4)

14. Sinew (6)

6. Person with similar interests (7,6)

16. Roguish — chief (4)

7. Treachery (7)

17. Name for New York (3,5)

12. Old servant — fee paid in advance (8)

20. Teaching — knowledge (9)

13. Members of the Society of Friends (7)

21. Decay — rubbish (3)

15. Clerical work (done by metal workers?) (6)

22. Well-placed financially or socially (7,6)

18. Record — number of contestants (5) 19. Traditional Indian dress (4)

Answers of issue 115 ACROSS — 1. Homecoming 7. Harridan 8. Veal 9. Hold 10. Consign 12. Gatecrasher 14. Statute 16. Crib 19. Afar 20. Ring true 21. Sweet tooth DOWN — 1. Heath 2. Martlet 3. Cede 4. Man to man 5. Nevis 6. Manger 11. Scot free 12. Get off 13. Horatio 15. Throw 17. Bough 18. Knot

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We kid ourselves that we use text messages because it’s easier and quicker, but if you think about it for most of us typing the words is more difficult and time-consuming than saying them.

The truth is, we are avoiding talking to people and our lives are worse for it. When we call we have to go through the pesky pleasantries like “How are you?” before we get to the point. By text, we don’t need to do that and I think this is damaging relationships and eroding social skills, especially among the young who have never known any different – although they are not avoiding anything, they are just doing what we taught them.

Make it a rule; if the message you are typing is more than ten words long, call the person.

Better still, use three words only: “Can you talk?” I believe it will greatly enrich and simplify your life.

It’s too late for the kids, though. It would be like my granny’s granny trying to tell her she should send a telegram instead of using the telephone.

RIP Nan.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Samali Joins in the Launching of the Indonesia Health Fund (IHF) JAKARTA —Samali Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce a contribution made for the launch of the Indonesia Health Fund (IHF). The donation will account for 5 million USD in the newly created Fund and will be done through Samali’s holding company, PT. Saligading Bersama (SGB).

IHF was officially established on Saturday, April 5th, 2014, in Jakarta, after its Memorandum of Understanding was signed in presence of its contributors.

The fund is established through collaboration between the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Tahir Foundation, alongside eight other Indonesian business people. Adrian Bramantyo, CEO of Samali Hotels & Resorts, stated that SGB, through its Corporate Social Responsibility program, is willing to contribute to such initiatives for the welfare of Indonesia and the aim of the Indonesia Health Fund is to gather the donations of philanthropists in order to expand health care access in Indonesia’s poorest areas, particularly it aims to fight malaria, tuberculosis, HIV-AIDS, polio and provide family planning assistance.

Archipelago International to Open Third Neo Hotel JAKARTA — The Island of the Gods will have a new addition to its ever-so expanding hotel industry. Archipelago International announced that they are gearing up to open a third Neo hotel in Tuban (on Jalan Raya Tuban), just a little ways away from Kuta. The location of the hotel is extremely convenient, only five minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport and about 10 minutes to the famous Kuta and Legian beach.

Estimated to open in the third quarter of 2014, Neo Tuban will cater to both business and leisure travellers. The accommodation will feature 170 non-smoking rooms, both in double and twin bed arrangements. Other amenities will include four meeting rooms, high speed WiFi throughout the hotel and express check-in/check-out. Guests looking to relax can also make use of the signature Noodles Now cafe.

Vice President of Archipelago International, Norbert Vas said, “Neo Kuta — Tuban focuses on design and comfort as well as professional services and facilities, but most importantly, it still maintains the affordable price tags.”

Unleash the Chef in you at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta JAKARTA — Mandarin Oriental Jakarta’s acclaimed chefs welcome guests to their kitchen to discover the art of cooking in various styles and techniques. The classes will be led by Mandarin Oriental Jakarta’s head chefs specialising in French, Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines, and pastry until December 2014. Each chef will skilfully demonstrate and guide the methods and steps to prepare dishes of the highest quality and flavour, from ingredients preparation to cooking. Classes include French specialities with Executive Chef Thierry Le Queau, Cantonese and Szechuan specialities with Executive Chinese Chef Jeff Lee and Pastry Cooking with Chef Wita Girawati. The package includes breakfast and an interactive culinary demonstration followed by a food tasting and an official certificate of completion. Please call +62 (21) 2993 8888 or email mojkt-dine@mohg.com.

The launch of BOBOBOBO.com JAKARTA — Bobobobo.com was officially launched on 15 April 2014. Having been live since July 2013 (for selected users only), the website is now available for the public.

Bobobobo.com serves as an e-commerce platform for lifestyle products and experiences. The online shop boasts products and events revolving in the fashion, travel, art and design industries throughout Jakarta, with plans to expand to other cities soon.

The Holiday platform highlights unique Indonesian getaways and travel destinations, with promotional deals and special rates on offer. Other menus, such as Treats, provide information on what the city has to offer, be it dining options, workout and workshops, to the most happening parties in town.

Bobobobo’s biggest category at the moment is the Shop menu. This option provides information and shopping opportunities on items by the latest independent designers, multi-label stores, home furnishings to collectible finds.

Among these are collections from some of Indonesia’s most creative fashion talents such as Peggy Hartanto, Sapto Djojokartiko and Nina Nikicio. They are featured alongside multi-brand stores’ products, such as Aksara, Otoko and Escalier. Other exciting categories on the website include Home and Collectibles.

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Thai Airways Increase Flights to Mark 54th Anniversary JAKARTA — To celebrate the 54th anniversary on 1st May 2014, Thai Airways International will increase flights to double daily from Jakarta to Bangkok starting from 10 July onwards and daily flights from Denpasar to Bangkok starting from 1st June onward with best connecting to Paris, Frankfurt, India, Japan, and many more. Feel the comfort of their aircrafts with A330 Business or Economy class, and enjoy their excellent services from the ground to the air with legendary crew services and foods onboard.

Bluegrass Hosts Wine Dinner with Epicure Wines JAKARTA — The newly renovated Bluegrass restaurant at the heart of Jakarta’s Kuningan region hosted an exclusive wine dinner launching a new variant of wine they carry featuring Epicure Wine, one of Spain’s most respected and famous wine producer. Invited guests were introduced to this high-quality Spain wine while pairing it with a carefully crafted dinner by Bluegrass’ Executive Chef Arnold Budiawan.

The wines featured were Epicure Herbis 2012 from the region of La Seca in Rueda at 850 m altitude, Epicure Mas Amor 2012 of which vines are 15 years old, Epicure Humilitat 2011 from the region of Priorat with vines between 20 to 40 years old, and Epicure Huellas 2011 from the regions of El Molar featuring vines ranging between 25 to 100 years old. Epicure Wine is the brainchild of renowned wine maker and producer Franck Massard.

PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS

safe steps

For a Walkable Jakarta

By Gabriella Panjaitan

accidents and deaths are becoming a real problem — give local newspapers a read and see the number of reported incidents. Such a simple and universal structure, when treated poorly and left unrepaired, are grounds for a lawsuit or worse, accidental casualties.

In conquering the issue, Safe Steps has come up with some ideas that are both realistic and impactful, if not necessary.

Starting with damage control, renovating and patching up the sidewalks could be just what the doctors ordered. The repair wouldn’t only be reducing the risk of pedestrians falling over potholes or jumping over gaping pits but will also improve quality of life — Jakarta’s citizens would walk more to get places. This is a two-birds-with-one-stone scenario as more people willing to walk leads to less number of vehicles on the streets. If given the option to walk safely and comfortably on our city’s sidewalks, there could be a significant decline in the use of cars, ojeks or taxis; at least for short trips. We could be manufacturing the first stages onto better traffic conditions — and less pollution — by performing a makeover on broken sidewalks. This is an appeal Safe Steps is making to city officials.

A petition has been started by Safe Steps in order to reach out to governor Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, Deputy Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and South Jakarta’s mayor regarding the issue. Their request is for the city officials to fix and transform sidewalks on the streets of Kemang for the better. Kemang is a great example of a busy, bustling street that reflects the productivity of Jakarta; smooth new sidewalks will be beneficial for pedestrians in the area. This will be a representation of what could be if the whole city undertakes a massive renovation project for its sidewalks.

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Picture yourself walking from your office or home to the nearest ATM or minimart on Jakarta’s sidewalks; it would not only be an unattractive picture, it’s also a disconcertingly heartbreaking one. As you dodge a motorcycle on your right, you are faced with a smelly pile of garbage or a street vendor’s cart on your left. In some extreme cases, you might even brush up against another motorcycle on your left side.

Jakarta’s sidewalks are a nuisance as it is — being so small in relation to the massive amount of activities and people on them - notwithstanding its structural damages that are hazardous to even the most careful of pedestrians. Such a simple task as walking from one place to another shouldn’t bear a tremendous amount of risk and annoyance.

Many don’t realize it anymore, being long-time residents of Jakarta and accustomed to its ways, but the Big Durian’s sidewalks are infrastructures that are no longer used the way it was meant to when the construction of them first started. What used to be a smooth area designed for walking pedestrians has been transformed into an inconvenient and dangerous walkway, featuring unauthorized vehicles, street vendors and an adornment of potholes. Jakartans are slowly but surely becoming accepting of the sorry conditions of these sidewalks. Most of us lack the resources or determination to speak up on the issue. Enter Safe Steps.

Safe Steps is a campaign by a group of people who are just as fed up as some of us are regarding the user-friendliness of sidewalks in Jakarta. They are speaking up about the issue and are demanding a tangible change. Safe Steps is

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the brainchild of Count Me In, a volunteer initiative run by the Jakarta Globe. Launched just recently, in March 2013, Safe Steps has planned a year-long campaign demanding improvement on Jakarta’s sidewalks and overall pedestrian life. The good people at Safe Steps believe that this is a cause worth fighting for, as it is beneficial to all of us. “It’s an issue a lot of people complain on but never do anything about,” said Divya Pridhnani from Count Me In. “And one of the most prominent reasons is the lack of mass appeal. As a media company, we feel it is beneficial to start a widespread public outcry with our large resources and reach.” Other initiatives that have paved the way to triumph on this issue, such as Koalisi Pejalan Kaki (The Pedestrian Coalition) who also started the Carfree Day movement in Jakarta, are now joining forces with Safe Steps.

When it comes to good quality and healthy pedestrian life, the rules are quite clear. The city’s regulation on Article 275-1 of the 2009 UU No.22 states that violators of the functionality of pedestrian facilities are subjected to a fine of Rp.250,000. The next clause goes on to discuss a whopping Rp.50million fine should a public property, such as sidewalks, be damaged and unfit for intended use.

The grave conditions of sidewalks are a result of many factors, namely non-regulation vehicles riding on the structure, natural causes such as rain or maintenance issues, etc. Some sidewalks’ accessibility are also disrupted by piles of dirt, usually next to a plunging hole, as part of ongoing roadwork. As a result of these damages, sidewalk-related

Many streets, even major ones in Jakarta simply do not have this problem, as they aren’t even equipped with sidewalks!

Perhaps one was never built, or an existing one isn’t visible anymore due to authorized/unauthorized changes (i.e widening of roads, making driveways that eliminate adjacent sidewalks altogether, etc.). Therefore, Safe Steps points out that the construction of new sidewalks is something worth delving into. At the moment, there is a total of 900 kilometres length of sidewalks all over Jakarta. This covers far too little of the 7,200 kilometre-length of Jakarta’s streets in total.

To produce an efficient and productive sidewalk, renovation and construction of new structures aren’t the only venture to undertake; cooperation from the people is also a key ingredient. If the fine is to be enforced, many will think twice before using their motorbikes on sidewalks or crowding the structure with vendors’ carts. Sidewalks were and always will be intended for pedestrians.

“The streets of Senayan, around Plaza Senayan and Senayan City malls are fine portrayals of a well-designed street with ample sidewalks. There’s a visible path and people can walk comfortably there,” Divya pointed out.

Safe Steps invites citizens of Jakarta to create enough ‘roar’ by inspiring the initiation of new petitions for other areas.

Their petition for sidewalk renovation in the Kemang area is a kickstart movement, but hopes that a snowball effect will be starting. Safe Steps will be holding various events throughout the year, such as a sidewalk fashion show (May 25) during Carfree Day on Thamrin, a live petition signing on the same day, the making of documentaries and videos on the plight of the sidewalks and many more.

Jakarta is a city with huge potential that could become more feasible as walkability increases. Safe Steps implore you to hold a sense of entitlement on the street’s sidewalks; they are ours, and keeping it nice and tidy will only benefit us.

Join Safe Steps in voicing their outcry in order to take the necessary steps towards a walkable Jakarta.

To sign the petition, go to: http://www.thejakartaglobe. com/safesteps/petition?doing_wp_cron=1397619855.

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EVENTS

JAKARTA EXHIBITION

Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival 9 May – 1 June 2014 The 11th Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival (JFFF) is coming back with a bang; this time it will be held at multiple locations – Mall Kelapa Gading, La Piazza and Haris Hotel & Convention in Kelapa Gading. The JFFF has incor porated three areas of showcase; Fashion Extravaganza, Food Festival and Night Carnival.

Fashion Extravaganza will feature some of the country’s best readyto-wear designer creations, as well as ones by student designers. Food Festival will present Kampoeng Tempo Doeloe, an exhibition of Indonesian culinary creations.

As an international counterpart, a wine & cheese fest will also be presented. The carnival will bring avant-garde costume competition and festive fireworks to the event.

Trophies and prizes are up for grabs for various competitions at the event. Call (021) 453-1101, email jfff@summarecon.com or visit www.jfff.info for more information on JFFF.

Cesar Millan Live in Jakarta 26 April 2014 T h e w o r l d r e n o w n e d ‘d o g whisperer’ is coming to Jakarta i n s h a r i ng h i s w i s d om on how to train your dogs. The American dog trainer will host a talk show as well as training demonstrations, where guests can have coaching sessions and discussions regarding health, training and general well-being of their pets. The venue for this talk show is Kota Kasablanka mall, located on Jl. Casablanca Raya Kav. 88, South Jakarta.

The show starts at 5pm onwards.

Tickets vary in price; VIP tickets at Rp.2, 500,000, Platinum t i c k e t s a r e R p . 1 ,7 5 0 , 0 0 0 , Gold Rp.1,500,000 and Silver Rp.850,000. Tickets may be purchased on www.rajakarcis. com. For additional information, call (021) 359-65858.

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Jakarta Comedy Club Jokers’ Ball

Mandiri Run 5K & 10K

Ritz-Carlton Smile Asia Week

26 April 2014 Have a ball at the fourth annual Jakarta Comedy Club’s Jokers’ Ball! This event showcases the wit of internationally known funny guys Butch Bradley, Rizal van Geyzel and JR De Guzman. The Grand Kemang Hotel Magzi ba llroom w ill be where the laughter takes place; doors open at 8pm. Audience members get a chance to throw the punch lines too, with a joke competition and an open mic opportunity. Raffle prizes are up for grabs. A wine dinner plus free f low of beer is included in the price of tickets.

This is an adults-only event. For more details and to purchase tickets, call (0821) 1194-3084 or email info@jakartacomedyclub. com. www.jakartacomedyclub.com

4 May 2014 This year’s Mandiri Run will be the kickoff event for the muchanticipated Mandiri Jakarta Marathon 2014. The Mandiri 5K & 10K Run will take place at Pa rk ir T imur Senaya n (Senayan East Lot) on Gelora Bung Karno athletic stadium.

The first 150 finishers will have their registration fees waived.

Registration opens until April 26th 2014. For both the 5K and 10K runs, cash and voucher prizes are awarded to the first 10 f inishers, including f ree registration for the Mandiri Jakarta Marathon 2014. The run starts at 6am on Sunday, May 4th 2014. To register, fill in the registration form on www. mandirirun.com

5-11 May 2014 The Ritz Carlton Hotels of Asia is working on raising funds for the Smile Asia Week (5–11 May 2014). Smile A sia Week is a special event that involves both Ritz Carlton Mega Kuningan and Ritz Carlton Pacific Place in benefitting children with cleft palates and giving them a reason to smile. With this event, the Ritz Carlton has specially prepared chocolate banana breads, sold through the Smile Asia Week’s website, from which proceeds will go to the charity’s Operation Smile program. To purchase the cake and for further information, go to www.smileasiaweek.org or call (021) 2551-8847.

FILM

FOOD NETWORKING

want to miss; a photography tour to Sri Lanka. Amidst the architecture ruins, w ildlife, beautif ul tea pla nt ations, colourful ceremonies, rainforests and mountain peaks, you can capture some of the greatest images of your lifetime. ‘Sri Lanka — The Undiscovered Country’ w ill be g uided by sea soned photographers, David Metcalf and Mark Rayner. This tour is set to take place around the full moon time. Photographers will start in Colombo with vibrant street photography to Balipitya with its extensive birdlife, then to Koggara where f ishermen balance themselves on stilts with the sunset on the background. To join this photography tour, send an e-mail to davidmetcalf3@ m a c . c o m o r v i s i t w w w. davidmetcalfphotography.com FAMILY

Europe on Screen 2014

The 35th Jakarta Highland Gathering

Mandarin Hotel Mexican Food Festival

15–18 May 2014 Regarded as one of the biggest expatriate events in the city, the Jakarta Highland Gathering (JHG) will be back in May for its 35th year celebration. The JHG is a four-day event for all ages.

Starting on the 15th with JHG golf tournament (12pm–8pm), the 16th boasts a musical event from 6.3011pm (Scotland in Concert), The Gathering on the 17th (9am–7pm) and finally Kids Charity Day on the 18 th (10am–3pm). The main gathering includes many attractions and fun activities; guests can hear traditional Scottish bagpipes being played, the Victoria axemen event, food festivals, football and rugby competitions, a strong men competition and a Harley parade.

For more information on the event, call (021) 781-3212 ext.111 or email jhg@phoenix.co.id www.jkthighlandgathering. org/2014

12–22 May 2014 The Mandarin Oriental hotel, in collaboration with the Mexican Emba ssy, w ill showca se the country’s vibrant and exciting food by acclaimed Mexican chef Roberto Solis. The Mandarin’s Cinnamon restaurant will be home to this Mexican f iesta.

The Mexican Food Festival is in good hands with Chef Solis’ ex tensive ex per ience in the world’s top restaurants in the UK, Copenhagen and New York, to name a few. Guests can dine on the carefully prepared lunch or dinner at Rp.295K++ per person. To make reservations, call (021) 2993-8888 or email mojkt-cinnamon@mohg. com. The Mandarin Oriental is located on Jl. M. H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta. www.mandarinoriental.com/ jakarta CHARITY

2–11 May 2014 Films originating from Europe will be screened for the general public at Europe on Screen 2014.

Europe on Screen used to be held in collaboration with Jakarta International Film Festival, JiFFest, but gained autonomy in 2007 to host its own event. It is a marvellous opportunity to get acquainted with the global film world, especially for film industry enthusia st s. Shor t f ilms by Indonesian filmmakers will also be presented. This presentation will be in multiple cities; Medan (3 & 5–10 May), Bali (3–4 May), Padang (6-9 May), Bandung (8–10 May), Surabaya (10–11 May) and more. On 5–9 May an in-depth talk with some of the directors of screened films will be facilitated at the Tarumanegara Knowledge Center, Jakarta (Jl. Letjen S. Parman No. 1). For an alfresco atmosphere, an open air screening at Taman Kodok Menteng is also on offer on various dates (please refer to timetable on www. europeonscreen.org). For venue information in each city, as well as for general inquiries, contact info@europeonscreen.org or visit their Facebook page (Europe on Screen).

Sunday Market in the Jungle 6–27 April 2014 The Bali Zoo offers a unique playground activity for your little ones, called ‘Sunday Market in the Jungle’. Every Sunday from 9am to 5pm, the Bali Zoo’s camping ground is transformed into a festive celebration for the family.

Activities such as face painting, animal feeding, cooking classes, arts & crafts classes and a garage sale - among many others - are all on offer at Sunday Market in the Jungle. Entrance to the event is free of charge. Contact (0361) 294-357 or info@bali-zoo.com for more information. The Bali Zoo is located on Jl. Raya Singapadu, Sukawati, Gianyar. www.bali-zoo.com SPORTS

BALI SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY Sri Lanka Photography Tour

Asia Pacific Inter-Hash Run 2014

4–15 August 2014 David Metcalf is offering you a chance for an odyssey you don’t

9–11 May 2014 The Borobudur Interha sh Committee, together with the

Ministry of Tourism and Creative E conomy inv it e r un ners t o participate in the Asia Pacific Inter-Hash Run 2014 through Bali, Flores and the Komodo I sl a nd . It i s a n e vent t h at celebrates the beauty of tourism and sports in Indonesia. The route will pass through exotic v i l l a ge s a nd Ba l i’s v ibr a nt streets, as well as the Badung Regency, Gianyar, Tabanan and Klungkung then make its way to Labuan Bajo, Flores. The starting point (the headquarters of the event) will be at the Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur.

Participants from 30+ countries are expected to attend. The Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel is located on Jalan Hang Tuah, Sanur. Contact 0813 3977-6099 or asiapacifichash2014@gmail. com for more information. www.asiapacifichash2014.com

FLORES SPORTS Komodo Audax 2014 1–8 May 2014 For the advanced cyclists, the Komodo Audax 2014 is an event to be looked forward to. The route of cycling is from Larantuka to Labuan Bajo and will involve five days, 700 kilometres worth of cycling as well as a one-day tour of the Komodo Island. The Komodo Audax is only for the experienced, advance-skilled cyclists and there is a limited number of par ticipants. The registration fee is Rp.12,800,000 for accommodation with a shared room, and Rp.14,800,000 for a private room. The ride will be from 7am to 5pm every day. Participants are able to stop at any point and at designated check points. The route will involve multiple natural sceneries and up to an altitude of 1,400 metres above sea level. Visit www.komodoaudax.com for the complete list of information and for registration forms.

KALIMANTAN PHOTOGRAPHY Borneo Photography Tour 2014 26 May–3 June 2014 This is a photog raphy tour for those who would like to w itness a nd c apture the breathtaking beauty of Central K a lima nta n, which ha s a vibrant wildlife. The tour will also include the opportunity to capture the Dayak culture and tradition while exploring remote villages. Dave and Mark have a wealth of experience in photography tours that they could share with you. Visit www. davidmetcalfphotography.com for more details and to reserve a space on the tour.

HUMOROUS OBSERVATIONS

Playing with Fire

Daniel Pope is a part-time hedonist, residing mostly in Jakarta, where he still finds everything a bit of a rum do.

By Daniel Pope

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"The swiftest punch in the face I've ever received came from a dense fist of tobacco smoke."

I was in a cafe when a stranger sitting next to me lit his cigarette and exhaled. It was like a physical assault as the smoke smacked me in the head. I recoiled. I almost slapped him across the face in reprisal. But he was oblivious to what he'd done, and threw a further uppercut and then a jab as he puffed away, making me duck.

He was young, in his early twenties, at an age when the health consequences of smoking are a problem so distant in the future they can be disregarded.

When I first arrived in Indonesia as a thirty-a-day smoker and saw how cheap cigarettes were, I knew I had found paradise. When I further saw how nearly everyone smoked wherever they pleased, I wondered if my airplane had in fact crashed into the Indian Ocean and I had gone to heaven. In no time I had graduated to being a sixty-a-day smoker. It was said that most Indonesian men needed just a single match each day, to light their first cigarette, with the rest being lit from ‘dog-ends’.

This was one aspect of Indonesian culture where I was quite happy to assimilate with the natives.

The choice of so-called coffin nails was extensive, though I never did take to the ubiquitous clove-infused kretek cigarettes, disliking the fragrant fumes. Instead, I remained firmly in the Marlboro cowboy's saddle. But boy did I smoke. When I got a job teaching English, I built my lesson plans around cigarette breaks. When taken ill and admitted to one of the few hospitals in Jakarta which imposed a no-smoking rule, I hung out of the window fifty times a day. I wound down the windows in air-conditioned taxis so I could smoke.

I smoked in bed, during meals, in lifts. I had a fag in my mouth before, during and after sex.

Food or a smoke? The latter, hands-down. Ashtrays were my waypoints. Bins around me were quick to overflow with crumpled empty Marlboro packets. In English we have the saying 'to smoke like a train'. In Indonesia it's 'to smoke like a truck'. I fancied I smoked more like Krakatau in training for 1883.

And then I tried to quit. I took this decision because, now that I was forty years old, smoking was making me feel decrepit. I was tired of my lungs being the first thing I noticed each morning. I was fed up with the coughing, the rasping, the nausea, as were those closest to me. I was sick of worrying about the insidious damage I was doing to myself, of shortening the odds against longevity.

Most of all, I was fed up with being dominated by cigarettes, of tobacco companies 'whipping my ass' as the Marlboro cowboy might say. Also, I once had a coughing fit at the exact same time an earthquake hit Jakarta.

For a few moments I thought that it was the convulsive power of my stricken lungs rocking the enormous building as I placed my forearm against the wall to steady myself as I coughed. I never recovered from the shock of that illusion.

Believing it important to avoid stress when giving up smoking, I took to unwinding in a restaurant on Jalan Jaksa, Jakarta's premier street for — keeping it simple — backpackers, hookers, alcoholics, drug addicts, freeloaders and con artists. I was none of these. I simply liked the street's colourful and roguish atmosphere, and I enjoyed drinking cheap beer. Yet there was often a threat of menace. There were two burly Irish brothers who embodied the stereotype of Irishmen as shorttempered drunks. We'll call the moodier of them Aidan.

One night, Aidan was brooding at the bar with a group of friends, one of whom had begun to interrogate me in a not unfriendly tone.

He asked me if I was from Ireland. I said I wasn't.

Then perhaps I was from New Zealand? No, I replied.

Australia, then? Not there either. Wales? Uh-uh. Aidan, who had grown increasingly irritated throughout this exchange, turned around to me and growled so loudly as to hush the entire room, “Are you f***ing English or what?”

“Er, yes, I am,” I croaked.

I wondered how fast I could sink a 650ml bottle of beer and leave. Before I could drain my drink, Aidan got off

his stool like a cowboy dismounting a horse, and headed directly toward me. So this was it. The prophecy fulfilled.

Years ago, my mother would try to deter me from drinking by saying I'd end up dying in a bar. She would list all my relatives who had indeed perished in pubs, omitting to mention that most of those deaths had been brought about by German bombs dropped on London during the Blitz. So, was Aidan about to be the equivalent of a German, or perhaps an Irish, bomb?

There was one hope left. Several times in my life, an incoming lout had inexplicably taken a liking to me at the last moment, retracted his fists and engaged in banter instead of battery. I can't say why. Sympathy?

Empathy? Or some sort of superpower I possess: “…he disarms his enemies at close quarters with his deadly powers of cowering.” Not that it always worked, as my dental crowns and broken nose testified.

But it worked with Aidan. He paused, extended his paw and apologised. He even referred to himself as the equivalent of a contemptible person, using a word that cannot be printed here. And then he invited me to join his group at the bar for a drink. I would sooner have accepted his apology and been done with it. But he was insistent, so I asked for another large Bintang.

This was not the beginning of a beautiful friendship. We never sat together again. The next time I saw Aidan in the same bar, I was recklessly drunk. A friend had been annoying me, so in mischief I flicked a lighted match at him. Unfortunately, it only glanced his ear before continuing toward the back of Aidan's girlfriend's head, landing in her long black hair, which smouldered, then lit. My friend was able to spin around and discreetly remove the match and extinguish the flame before her head could surprise everyone in the bar by erupting.

Aidan and his crowd were left wondering aloud where the smell of burning hair was coming from, while they checked one another's locks.

The memory of that narrowly averted disaster makes me shudder even today. That was the last match I ever struck. Not another lighter did I buy. That night, I dismounted the Marlboro cowboy's horse for good.

Impressions of my coughing causing earthquakes were put behind me, along with buying fags instead of food and nearly setting innocent people on fire. I kicked the smoking habit and became part of the easy-breathing Indonesian minority.

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For a movie about HOS Cokroaminoto (Soekarno's first teacher) directed by Garin Nugroho, looking for several talents with criteria as follows: ◆ Caucasian girls age 17 – 22 (able to speak Dutch) to be students ◆ Dutch men age 20 – 30 (able to speak Dutch most preferable) to be students and Dutch armies ◆ Dutch men age 30 – 50 (able to speak Dutch) to be Dutch governors or Lieutenants Please note: ◆ ALL TALENTS SHOULD BE KITAS HOLDERS ◆ The casting runs until the end of April and start filming in May If there are anyone who match the criteria, please send pics and details, info by email to: onepipemanagement@yahoo. co.id with subject: HOS Cokro or by whatsapp to 0812 94 865 765. Many thanks.

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Wo r l d ’s l a r g e s t g a l l e r y o f Indonesian Antiques (3000), textiles (1000), Stone Sculptures (350) Tr iba l A r t , Weapons, Paintings, Graphics and other Works of Art, Unset Indonesian Gems (2000) Antique and Tribal Jewelry, Multi-Award-Winning Contemporary Jewelry & much more. Knowledgeable foreign curator; free book on Indonesian h i s t or y & a r t e f a c t s on a l l pu r c h a s e s . Dh a r m a Mu l i a Ga ller ies, Jl. Ir. H. Jua nda (C iput at R ay a) 50, 7 d ay s , 9-5. indonesiantiques. com; jewelsby ir wan.com; museumofindonesiangemstones. com. There’s no other place like this in Indonesia . In Bali— Gems and Jewelry at: Mozaic Restaurant, Jl. Raya Sangingan, Ubud and Hotel Tugu Bali, Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu.

Further info tel: 0811824302

Be different & chic! Handmade Gorgeous Embroidered 3 piece suits, kaftans, tunics. Indian/ Pakistani wear@attractive prices call/wa 081299428898. Each piece is unique! ms.terraworks@ gmail.com

Brand new Master Forge BBQ Machine (still in box) model #0097709. Four 12,000 BTU stainless steel tubular burners w/ 448 square inches of primary grilling space for a total cooking a r e a of 598 s q u a r e i nc he s a nd48,000 BT U ma x i mu m output from the main burners 13,500 BTU side burner under a f lush mounted hood. A sk for 6,500,000Rp. Please text me if you are interested. Cell: 081298943197

Looking for Work Freela nce Industr y A na lyst required. G ood English, Economics background preferable. Interest par ties, please send your resume to: gevin. henry@gmail.com Business information publisher s e e k i ng d y n a m ic , a nd s e l f motivated Sales Executives. Send your resume to: gevin.henry@ gmail.com My name is Angga, I’m looking for a job as a driver. Call/SMS me on my cellphone: 087777105103

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR comp MTB for sale. This almost new full suspension bike is in excellent condition and has just had a tune up (including complete overhaul of the rear shock). It rides uphill like a mountain goat and is idea for riding here in Indonesia. 16,000,000ono. Please contact Tom (082217050032) to arrange a test ride.

experienced instructor. Letter of recommendation available. Please call pak Chairuman 0812 1037 466 or email: chairuman2013@ yahoo.co.id I have bachelor degree from National University of Jakarta and have more than 12 years experience teaching preschool and special needs kids in international school. If you live around kemang, pondok indah, cipete or south Jakarta and looking for private tutor to teach Bahasa Indonesia, English etc please email me at nunung_gemes@yahoo.com "Learn Bahasa Indonesia fast at your office/place/house/.Flexible time. Contact: 0811 899 864 or sinta.permadi@ yahoo.com

Hi, i just went back from Shanghai and want to clearance my clothing stocks. Some are never used and some only use for once. Good quality with some wellknown brands (Zara, Mango, H&M, Kamiseta, Mastina, etc) 1 bulk contains 25 pcs (mix of dress, skirt, blouse, jeans, T-Shirt, short pants, trousers, tank tops). 1 bulk is Rp.500,000.-, please contact my email : setapartgirl911@yahoo. com for orders! Size is M, S, XS SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING With an award-winning professional photographer PART 1 "Getting The Best From Your Digital Camera" Seminar Saturday May 17th 9.30 am – 4.30 pm. PART 2 "Hands-On Practical Photography" Workshop : Sunday May 18th 9.30 am – 4.30 pm Venue: south Jakarta. Spaces f illing fa st! Contact Mar ia: 0 816 9 76 7 0 7. m e l b o u r n e @ melbournethephotographer.com Teacher come to your house.

Experienced mathematics teacher will help you with your math!!

Easy to understand make math become fun and interesting. For grade 4 to 12 . Fee is Rp.300.000 per coming (90 minutes). Pls call 0853 8727 8583 or 0857 7723 2751 Bahasa Indonesia lesson for expats at your house or office, given by

I am a native English speaker with several years of experience with both children and adults.

My services include improving conversation, business English, writing and editing help, and TOEFL/IELTS preparation.

Please contact at abswilliamson@ gmail.com for more details.

We g i v e t u t o r i ng s e r v i c e s throughout internationa l students. We provide tutor in all subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistr y, Biolog y, Economics, Accounting, Bussiness, Histor y, Chinese, French, Bahasa Indonesia, etc.

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Well experienced in teaching Piano, also provides the ABRSM Examination that Internationally Certif ied, if you are interest, please contact 081317810789 Teacher come to your house.

Experienced mathematics teacher will help you with your math!!

Easy to understand make math become fun and interesting. For grade 4 to 12 . Fee is Rp.300.000 per coming (90 minutes). Pls call 0853 8727 8583 or 0857 7723 2751 (Mr. Charlie).tx Gbu.

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Mo s t of my s t udent s c ome f rom Inter nationa l Schools (JIS and BIS). Please call me (Raúl) 082110502786 Email: unascartas@yahoo.com PROPERTY SETIABUDI Apartment, for Rent, 159 SqMtrs., furnished residence. Prime location in CBD Kuningan Area, near Four Seasons Hotel. 2 bedrooms + study room + servants quarters & service area, with Swimming pool + Gym in the building. Reasonable ter ms. C ont a c t O w ner on : 08159061267 or 02160561267.

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Fr iend ly e x pat g ue s t hou se in classic Batav ia-style n e i g h b o r h o o d . Wa l k t o downtown, embassies, parks and malls. Since 2005 we’ve hosted journalists, consultants and expatriate executives from 12 nations. Great gardens. Awesome staf f. Recycle, compost and support local businesses. Please ask about weekends in Bali.www. halimunhouse.com (Halimun is between Menteng and Kuningan)

Houses for Rent (photo with swimming pool view) 2 nice houses 2 storey, one large join pool, beautiful garden, 24 security compound, no cement wall between houses in the compound, approx 500 M2 house with 1,000 M2 land, located at Jl.Margasatwa Raya, 10 Minutes to Cilandak Commercial Estate, @ USD 2,500,– to USD 3,000,- per month with min one year lease.

If interested (no Broker/Agent), call owner 0811180605

BANDUNG OTHERS Do you have a holiday in Bandung coming up? We have

accommodation set up for you!

For sale: 4 vouchers, each for 1 night stay in the Business Traveler Room at the 3-star Park Hotel Bandung, valid until 30 April 2014. Price: Rp.250K per night! Restaurant vouchers are included for free. E-mail info@ indonesiaexpat.biz for details.

For sale: Six vouchers (each for one night stay) in The Classic r o om at t he lu x u r iou s The Papandayan hotel, Bandung.

Breakfast for two (2) persons i nc lud e d . E a c h v ouc he r i s priced at Rp.600K (room value: Rp.1million). Voucher is valid until 31 May 2014. Reservations must be made in advance, so email info@indonesiaexpat.biz to purchase the ticket and book your relaxing getaway soon!

BALI PROPERTY

Zen Villa 2 bdrms 2 ensuites plunge pool bale bengong air cond ceiling fans fully furnished 2 TV's Printer/copier/scanner WiFi parking 24/7 security. Available now US $20000 pa. Apply to allan.liene@gmail.com

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PT ARIPA MAKMUR PERSADA Graha Aktiva (American Express Building) 4 th Floor, Suite 405, Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 - Indonesia

PROPERTY Yellow Door House — newly refurbished March 2014 Location: Jl. Pakung Sari (by Villa Lumbung) minutes walk to Potato Head, W Hotel &Oberoi street • 3 bedrooms (1 room slightly smaller can be made into kids room, TV room or office) • 3 bathrooms • Water heater • AC • Wifi (can be installed) • Cable TV (can be installed) • TV • Kitchen(fridge, dining table, glassware, cookware, stove, kitchen fan, living room) • Swimming pool • Covered car park • Garden •F u l ly f u r n i she d ( b e d s , wardrobes, tables and seating) • Tropical garden with local flowers • 325 sqm land Prices: • 10 years for Rp. 1.850.000.000 • 1 year for Rp. 235.000.000 info: info@mata-bali.com

Ho u s e f o r s a l e i n a q u i e t residential estate. Land size 600m2, building size 250m2, 1 floor. The property includes a beautiful sculpted front and back tropical garden, 3 bedrooms (1 ensuite), 2 bathrooms, a large living area and a small front room. The back garden includes a pavillion which can be used as an extra room or storage. The property includes 1 maid room and 1 maid bathroom. For sale unfurnished, certif icate ‘hak milik’. Only serious candidates please. Deal directly with the owner, Ibu Indah. Please call 0811268445 or 08123563626.

SINGAPORE PROPERTY Nice af fordable A PT @ Singapore Orchard. Short stay.

TELP: 0811-990750

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