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Into 2015, Indonesia has and continues to make changes, including President Joko Widodo’s scrapping of gasoline subsidies entirely — turn to page 6 for an in-depth story — and Jakarta’s local government giving the approval for an Indonesianmade, electric bajaj. Progress is imminent.

A very happy New Year to you all! May your year ahead be filled with happiness, success, love and everything else your heart desires.

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Sadly, the end of 2014 brought much heartache to Indonesia’s shores with the Banjarnegara landslide and the tragic crash of Air Asia flight QZ8501. One can only imagine the pain the victims’ families are going through and we can merely offer them our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Unfortunately, the media often turn such incidents into a circus, with some agencies stepping over the line in their reporting; let us hope they will allow families the space and respect they need to grieve.

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Contributors Victoria Bannerman Terry Collins Leighton Cosseboom Bill Dalton Karen Davis Annali Hayward Tess Joyce Tasha May Eamonn Sadler Simon J. Still Antony Sutton Intan Tanjung Kenneth Yeung

Although we ended on a low, Indonesia was still able to lift its head for the New Year’s celebrations, the capital seeing around 200,000 citizens congregating along Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin

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Along with the rest of the country I was shocked and saddened by the tragic Air Asia plane crash. Those poor victims and their families should of course be our first thought. However, our second might be about the safety of air travel in Indonesia today. For both business and pleasure, expats and locals are increasingly relying on planes in our country of 17,000 islands. With another once-reliable airline now cast into doubt, what options are left for the safety-conscious traveller in the market today?

Thank you for writing. We value your readership and suggestions. We too were extremely saddened by this event and extend our thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims.

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Contents

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Expat Business: Featured Global Oil Prices are Slipping. Where Does Indonesia Stand?

Investing US-Based Sovereignâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Wants to Beef Up Healthcare in Indonesia

Meet the Expat Franck Loison

Business Profile Crystal Aesthetic Clinic & Dermaster Aesthetic and Hair Clinic

Business Travel Dubai: The City with it All

Expat Lifestyle:

Fashion The Life of Jean

Meet the Expat Andrew Keating

Spa Review Waroeng Djamu Spa, Bali

Food & Drink Green is The New Black

Beauty Bali: A Magnet for Spa Lovers

Scams in the City On Baldness & Boobs

Expat Outreach:

Sports Every Day is Saturday With TGIS HHH

Human Rights Sins of the Father?

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Worthy Causes Yayasan Kasih Kanker Anak Indonesia

Announcements Light Entertainment Never Mind the Trees Observations Leaving Nothing but Your Footprints Events Business Directory Classifieds

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Featured Article

Remko Tanis is a journalist from the Netherlands, currently based in Singapore. He has spent the last 15 years covering news, business, and politics around the globe.

Global Oil Prices are Slipping. Where Does Indonesia Stand? By Remko Tanis

The Middle Eastern kingdom wants foremost to protect its share of the oil market and therefore refuses to cut production. No matter that this forces them to budget for a record US$38.6 billion deficit in 2015 due to falling revenue from oil export. The Saudis’ hope is to drive competing oil producers in nations where production costs are much higher (like in the United States) out of business. That will give them the lead again, and the power to have a decisive say over the price of a barrel. This will take time. So, for the foreseeable future, oil will remain cheaper than it’s been in years.

The fall in global oil prices seems like good news in Indonesia. But not all is well in ASEAN. Remko Tanis gives us something to think about at the pump. The fall in global oil prices might seem like only good news. Even with fuel subsidies gone, the price to fill up at your local Pertamina station keeps sliding. Airlines are considering cutting back on fuel surcharges. But not all is well. The price of oil is sliding so fast and going so deep that it may even hurt Indonesia in the end. Remember November? Only weeks after his inauguration, President Joko Widodo made good on his campaign promise to cut back on the decades-old fuel subsidies. The handout was keeping the government’s budget in a chokehold. The price of a litre of premium gasoline at the pump, then one of the lowest in the world, jumped by a third to Rp.8,500 (US$0.67). In 1998, protests over fuel price hikes contributed to the fall of President Suharto. This time around, the announced hike sparked only small protests and mainly very long queues at filling stations. Meanwhile, the cut in subsidies kept over Rp.100 trillion (US$7.87 billion) in the government’s wallet to spend on other things. Then, on the last day of 2014, Mr. Widodo surprised us by slashing the remaining subsidies on fuel, effective immediately. And while tens of trillions of rupiah now remain in the government’s coffers, sticker shock for those filling up at the pump is no more. The price of a litre of unsubsidized fuel, now at Rp.7,600 (US$0.60), is even lower than November’s partly subsidized price. One single thing gave the president the freedom to move quickly in scrapping the subsidy without igniting public anger: the ever-sliding price of crude oil on the world market. A barrel costing close to US$110 only six months ago currently hovers around the US$50 mark. Analysts do not expect to see it going up anytime soon. So, good news all around then? The subsidies, which last year totalled up to Rp.230 trillion (US$18.1 billion), were 6

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widely seen as the biggest reason for Indonesia’s government deficit. President Jokowi’s predecessor, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, while writing the 2015 government budget last year, set aside a whopping one-fifth of total government spending to pay for the fuel subsidies. That money can now be spent elsewhere. The administration says it plans to invest 60 percent of the freed-up funds in building badly-needed new infrastructure. Other areas that will benefit are education and healthcare. At the same time, the price at the pump is likely to come down further. A barrel of crude oil cost close to US$60 when the government set the current consumer price in early January, but has pointed downwards since. The reason oil is getting cheaper boils down to this: two of the world’s largest producers are going head-to-head in the battle for market dominance. Last year the United States surpassed Saudi Arabia and Russia to become the world’s largest oil producer. The Americans are profiting from their fracking revolution in the Midwestern states. This extra supply of oil on the market, combined with lagging demand from Europe and China, has been driving down prices since July 2014. Especially hurt by this are the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In terms of oil export, Saudi Arabia is OPEC’s most prominent member. But while smaller OPEC nations such as Venezuela have called on the other members of the cartel to cut production to halt the decrease of the oil price, Saudi Arabia has decided to put its own interests before that of its fellow OPEC members.

Most Asian nations are importers of energy, meaning they profit from the collapsing oil price. India, which imports 80 percent of its oil, is especially upbeat. The cheaper oil helps the new Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reduce the country’s deficit, while it also reduces inflation and will help to accelerate economic growth. Indonesia profits as well. According to research done at the end of 2014 by financial advisory firm Merrill Lynch,

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every 10 percent drop in the price of oil on the world market adds a tenth of a percent to the growth of Indonesia’s GDP. As things stand now, that means an additional 0.5 percent GDP growth for the country, achieved without any real extra effort. The add-on is even larger for neighbouring countries, with Thailand and the Philippines being the biggest winners. Yet there are a few countries in the region that are gnawing their teeth, seeing barrels being sold for less and less. These are the only nations here that ship more oil than they import: Malaysia, Myanmar, Brunei and Australia. Malaysia is Asia’s biggest exporter of oil and thus its biggest loser. Close to a third of the country’s total government revenue is oil-related. Its budget is based on a price of US$105 per barrel. If oil remains cheaper than that for long, which is very likely, Malaysia will be forced into significant spending cuts. The role of biggest oil exporter in the region used to belong to Indonesia. The rising domestic demand, fuelled by strong economic growth, has changed that. For ten years now, the country has bought more oil on the world market than it sold there. Last year, Indonesia exported 455,000 barrels

“...every 10 percent drop in the price of oil on the world market adds a tenth of a percent to the growth of Indonesia’s GDP.” of crude a day, while importing 506,000 barrels daily, according to the United States Energy Information Administration. Given these circumstances, cheaper oil seems like a good thing, not only for consumers, but for the oil-importing government as well. It’s not all good, though. There is such a thing as too cheap, finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro warned at the end of 2014. Speaking with journalists, the minister said that if oil becomes cheaper than US$60 a barrel, the trillions of rupiah saved by slashing the fuel subsidy will start to slowly evaporate due to a fall in revenue from oil exports. Not long after he gave this warning, the price of a barrel of crude Brent oil sunk below that US$60 threshold. The negative effects can already be seen in investment plans of companies working in the oil and gas industries in Indonesia for this year. The combined work budgets for these companies is around 13 percent lower than last year’s expectation of US$25.6 billion, according to the government’s Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Special Task Force. These cutbacks can be exclusively attributed to the falling oil price, which makes it less attractive or even unprofitable to drill oil out of the ground here. Only last year, the country still had the ambition to increase oil production to a million barrels a day. The current daily output is around 850,000 barrels. Now, because of the lagging investments and aging existing fields, analysts forecast the production will continue to slide eventually to 600,000 barrels a day in 2020. These cutbacks in investments will also mean losses in employment and earnings for industries that deliver products and services to the oil and gas companies. Finance Minister Brodjonegoro said during the same interview at the end of last year that Indonesia had planned to make around Rp.200 to 300 trillion (US$15.74 billion to US$23.61 billion) a year from selling oil. But only if a barrel of Indonesian crude sells for US$105 on the world market. At current levels, the government should be happy to get US$85 a barrel at most, according to World Bank estimates. With revenues from the oil and gas sector further accounting for close to a quarter of total government income, Brodjonegoro’s worries are understandable. At your local Pertamina or Shell however, it will continue to be mostly smiles as filling up is likely to get even cheaper. Worrying over the more pressing longer term effects: that’s what finance ministers are for.

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To pamper our beloved customers, we have also prepared a special promo: 5% Discount for those who shop with a LOTTE member card. With the LOTTE Membership, you can also get a discount of up to 50% in some merchants, including Outback Steakhouse, Din Tai Fung, Miniapolis, Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel, Grand Whiz, Gold’s Gym and many more. With a variety of special offers, LOTTE Supermarket hopes to provide a convenient shopping experience for our beloved customers. Get fresh and fun at LOTTE Supermarket!

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Featured

US-Based Sovereign’s Capital Wants to Beef Up Healthcare in Indonesia As the Jakarta-based managing principal of Sovereign’s Capital, Luke Roush recounts his firm's investment progress with Indonesian healthcare companies. By Leighton Cosseboom

Leighton Cosseboom is an American journalist based in Jakarta. He covers a variety of topics related to business and economics in Southeast Asia

In 2014, Sovereign's Capital provided seed funding of an undisclosed amount for Summit Medical to scale up its operation in Jakarta. According to Roush, Sovereign's has made eight investments in the ASEAN region since its 2013 entrance into the market. Four of those investments were made in Indonesia, two were made in Singapore, and the other two occurred in Hong Kong’s healthcare ecosystem. Sovereign’s Capital is keeping a pretty low profile at this point in time, as Roush did not disclose his other local healthcarerelated portfolios. The Sovereign’s Capital website does not list its portfolios either, as is often the case with other venture firms. “We've also made a couple of investments in medical device companies, one of which is focused on low-cost, point-ofcare diagnostics for tuberculosis,” says Roush without giving names. He hints, “This company has also been funded by the Clinton Health Access Initiative and the Gates Foundation. The other two device companies are focused on pain management and critical care treatment. Both will be applicable in Indonesia.”

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There are nearly 10,000 medical clinics and 2,500 hospitals spread out across the world’s largest archipelago. While other emerging markets like China and India have also dealt with scalability changes in the healthcare sector in recent years, Indonesia’s fragmented geography makes it a different animal entirely. At least this much is true in the eyes of Luke Roush, the Jakarta-based managing principal of US-based Sovereign's Capital, one of the nation’s newest venture capital players zeroing in on Indonesian healthcare investments. For those who are new to the investment game, a venture capital firm manages a fund backed by several investors and puts money into companies in exchange for ownership percentages. While different firms specialise in different markets and verticals, each one has its own unique strategy for funding and growing its portfolio companies. Roush is an American expat, and believes that the thing Indonesian healthcare startups and 8

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entrepreneurs need most isn’t cash, but instead better education and know-how. “There are more than one million total healthcare workers in Indonesia, and that number is going to rise rapidly in the coming years,” explains Roush. “Our view is that the primary need within the Indonesian healthcare market is not equipment or facilities, but rather well-trained healthcare workers. The company we're most excited about locally is Summit Medical.” Summit Medical is a startup operating out of Tanah Abang that aims to educate local healthcare professionals on the latest best practice and most up-to-date care techniques. The company pays special attention to Indonesia’s nursing sector, as it believes the nearly 500,000-member group plays the most critical role as primary caregivers for local patients. Summit Medical is also an authorised international training centre for the American Heart Association.

Coming from the US, Sovereign's Capital has had to adjust to the complexities of Indonesia’s often confusing market. In mid2014, Roush told the media that his firm was somewhat like the new kid on the block in the archipelago; eager to learn about the market. According to him, Sovereign’s global portfolio companies include

Summit Medical

The typical investment range in Indonesia for Sovereign's Capital is US$500,000 to US$3 million per startup.

everything from pre-revenue startups to companies with more than US$200 million in revenue. The typical investment range in Indonesia for Sovereign's Capital is US$500,000 to US$3 million per startup. Sovereign's will often give a young company half of the capital investment upfront, then disburse follow-on funding as the startup grows. Roush says that Sovereign's Capital prefers it when early-stage companies already

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have traction in the market, with revenues anywhere between US$1 million and US$10 million annually, as opposed to pre-revenue ‘pure startup’ concepts. Sovereign's has two ways of investing. Its early growth investments in Southeast Asia come from a fund of roughly US$15 million. But the interesting thing about being a Sovereign's Capital investor is that the fund also lets its members write cheques into specific companies that it manages, as opposed to only being allowed to feed cash into the single fund. Roush claims Sovereign’s offers this option to its benefactors for later-stage opportunities in particular. In Indonesia, Roush says the healthcare investment community is still a small one. “There are some bigger firms like Ancora [Indonesia Resources] that are doing larger infrastructure deals, but very little activity in the entrepreneurial sector,” he explains. “I think the reason for this is that healthcare is a more specialised field, and requires pre-existing knowledge that most firms don't have and aren't interested in acquiring. It's also a space that doesn't have as much entrepreneurial activity, so deal flow pipelines aren't as robust. This was initially a challenge for Sovereign's as well.” The fund’s current investors are all American and Australian, with a mix of high-net worth individuals and institutional stakeholders alike. Roush claims Sovereign’s focus on early-stage equity in emerging markets is still a new concept for American investors. As such, he and his team in Jakarta have started with a smaller fund (US$15 million is considered small in the venture capital and private equity game) in order to show the backers that the model is viable. Based on feedback from the market, Roush believes future funds under the Sovereign’s umbrella are sure to include both Western and Asian investors. “We are raising a second fund currently based on market interest, and that fund will continue to give us flexibility around our investment thesis and timing,” explains the young managing principal. Roush believes that honourable work is inherently a good thing, but being involved in the sphere of healthcare also provides unique opportunities to ‘do good by doing well’ and vice versa. He says his firm’s overall mission is to care for Indonesians who are sick and in need, and healthcare entrepreneurship is an effective way to do that. As such, Sovereign’s Capital invites Indonesian healthcare entrepreneurs to get in touch. “We have been encouraged by the receptivity and openness of the market to date,” Roush says. “We are actively looking for early-stage and mid-stage companies in which to invest.”

Expat Business

Meet the Expat

Franck Loison Franck shares with us his journey in the hospitality industry throughout Southeast Asia, including his focus online and views on living in harmony with local cultures. Franck, where are you originally from? I am a French citizen but born in Beirut, Lebanon. I was adopted when I was three months old. Where did your interest in hospitality stem from? It started in high school when I decided to join a hotel school in Paris to work for Palace Hotels in the French capital. I have always been attracted by luxury accommodation and services. You’ve been working in Indonesia since 2007, starting your journey at the beautiful Phoenix Hotel in Jogjakarta, Central Java. What was your experience of living in Jogjakarta, Java’s cultural hub? Jogjakarta was my first position as General Manager and I was lucky to be assigned at The Phoenix Hotel, which at that time was one of our flagship properties in Indonesia and Asia. It is a Dutch colonial boutique hotel of 144 rooms. I was very proud of my product and adding the Javanese hospitality into it was a blessing. What was the deciding factor that took you from working in Thailand to Indonesia and what are the differences and similarities between these two Southeast Asian countries? Being a hotel General Manager, you usually move every two to three years and when I say move it is not only from the hotel, but it can be the brand, the country, the region or even the continent. I have worked in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and now Indonesia. Each country is different in many aspects: managing people and hotels, relations with owners, culture, religion and clientele. This is what makes my job so exciting and I can guarantee you that I never have the same day twice.

Area General Manager of Accor Hotels Bali and Lombok, and General Manager of Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana

By Angela Richardson

What services does Accor provide to hotels around the world and how do they operate? Accor is the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, present in 92 countries, with more than 3,600 hotels and 470,000 rooms. With more than 170,000 employees in Accor brand hotels worldwide, the group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise. Accor provides an extensive offer, including complementary brands — from luxury to economy — that are recognized and appreciated around the world for their service quality: Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget, hotelF1, as well as Thalassa Sea & Spa.

You are also General Manager of Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana, a five-star hotel on Jalan Melasti. What sets your hotel apart from others in the Legian area? Location, location, location. And we provide an extensive range of tailored services, access to groundbreaking technologies, and ‘Co-Meeting’, a new approach to organizing meetings, seminars and high-end incentives.

How did your journey begin with Accor? In 1997, right after my 10 months compulsory military period in France and after hotel school graduation, I decided to join Accor as a Management Trainee in Food and Beverage for a six month period at the Novotel Chiang Mai, north of Thailand. Since then I am still with Accor in Asia.

Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana has received four out of five stars on Tripadvisor.com, making your hotel #14 or 46 in the Legian area of Bali, according to their website. What is your view on online hotel review sites and how has this changed the way you do business? We can’t do without it. Today, this is the core of our business. E-reputation is our focus. New positions have been created specifically for that: e-commerce and digital marketing manager, quality manager and guest experience manager.

What does your job as Area General Manager Accor Hotels Bali and Lombok require of you? What properties are you responsible for? How do you manage such a large work load? We are today operating 20 hotels in Bali and Lombok and 31 properties by 2017. My role is to create synergies between brands, clusters and hotels and to support new openings and the general managers. Time management and a great personal assistant is the key of success. Through this position, you must have some insight into development in this region. Will there be any significant further developments on Lombok over the next few years? Lombok has a great potential and I believe in the years to come more development will take place. We are today operating one Novotel of 102 rooms in the South of the island, but we also have two projects under development: a Mercure hotel of 120 rooms on Senggigi and an Ibis Styles of 250 rooms. Both properties will open their doors in 2017.

Where are your customers mainly from? Do you know the percentages per country/region? As we are in Legian, 35% are from Australia and about the same percentage of Indonesians. The rest will be a mix of Japanese, Korean and Europeans.

What are some of the challenges you face working in the hospitality industry in Bali? It has been mentioned so many times, but I have to say it as well: infrastructure and respect of the environment must be the priorities of the local authorities. And what are some of the aspects of managing a hotel on the Island of the Gods that you really enjoy? I think the Tri Hita Karana Gold certification we have just received summarizes it very well: the principles are harmony among people, harmony with God, and harmony with nature. Is Indonesia your home for the foreseeable future? I’m still thinking about it. Do you have any words of wisdom for living a successful life as an expatriate in Indonesia? Respect the people and their culture.

Thank you, Franck! To get in touch, please e-mail: franck.loison@accor.com

“… infrastructure and respect of the environment must be the priorities of the local authorities.”

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Business Profile

Crystal Aesthetic Clinic is in liaison with Dr. Takahiro Fujimoto M.D, PhD, MBA from Japan. Tell us more about this partnership. Dr. Takahiro Fujimoto ensures that all of our doctors are trained in Japan for a specified period of time in order to ensure consistent standards and knowledge about the use of lasers. Only doctors with an official certificate from Dr. Takahiro Fujimoto alone can join the Crystal Clinic. In addition, Dr. Takahiro Fujimoto visits Indonesia every three months to check the latest information and provide training to all our doctors to give maximum results to the patient, which is our company vision.

Please tell us a bit about your background. Where did you study? I studied at Hotel Management School IHTTI in Switzerland, completing a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management. What interested you to enter the business world of aesthetics and beauty? The interest originated from an old hobby of mine, when I used to travel to do my beauty treatments in Singapore. I thought, rather than having to fly back and forth to Singapore for treatments, I should open my own clinic in Jakarta, and that’s what I did. I have now established two brands. First was the Crystal Aesthetic Clinic in 2007, which started work last year with the number one anti-aging doctor in Japan, who was awarded “Best Beauty and AntiAging Doctor 2013”, Dr. Takahiro Fujimoto (MD , Ph.D. , MBA). Second was our Dermaster Clinic in 2013, which is a beauty clinic from Korea with Dr. Kwon Han Jin (Best Threads V lifts), who has become a spokesperson on the subject in countries all over the world. Is this industry dominated by women? This industry is actually more dominated by women, but in view of changing times and increasing globalization, many men also perform treatments on the face or other body parts now. Tell us a bit about your clinics, the first of which was opened in 2007 in Menteng, Jakarta. What services do you offer? Crystal Aesthetic Clinic is the only "Best Laser Center" in Indonesia, with standards and services that are, of course, to Dr. Takahiro Fujimoto’s standards. Dermaster Clinic provides a place for everyone to be able to try our beauty treatments, so that they can feel the effects for themselves. Our renowned treatment is Tanam Benang (Thread V Lift).

You offer Botox and filler treatments. As a toxin produced by bacteria first discovered in poorly prepared sausages during the 18th Century, how is Botox safe to be injected into people’s faces? The use of Botox is very safe. As we all know, Botox is a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which is used to relax the facial and body muscles. The products we use must be approved by the US Government’s FDA, so do not be afraid to try Botox, as long as you know that the correct products are being used.

Crystal Aesthetic Clinic & Dermaster Aesthetic and Hair Clinic In this issue’s Business Profile, we meet Yety Tjandra, a successful, young and attractive entrepreneur in the world of beauty. Yety, who likes to go by the name Cen-Cen, is Owner of Crystal Aesthetic Clinic and Dermaster Aesthetic Hair Clinic. By Angela Richardson

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Foreigner Workers to Take Bahasa Indonesia Proficiency Test Starting this year, foreigners wishing to work in Indonesia will be required to pass a language proficiency exam. The language proficiency exam will test foreigners´ abilities in Bahasa Indonesia, Indonesia´s national language. The proposed exam was first suggested by the Manpower and Transmigration Minister, Jacob Nuwa Wea, in 2003. Minister of Labour M Hanif Dhakiri stated, “We hope that by February 2015 the revision will be complete and the

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Botox and fillers can certainly make a face or body part more ‘perfect’, according to the patient’s desires, without excessive pain and downtime. In all my clinics, we always provide information in advance about the products we use, ranging from benefits, uses and possible side effects as well as restrictions, so that the patient is comfortable with the treatments that they are about to do. Botox and fillers should be done by a doctor who has mastered the injecting procedures to ensure maximum results, resulting in a happy customer. What is a popular treatment with your Indonesian customers? And what is popular among expatriates?

“What I would suggest is to start doing little things like using SPF, night creams, and visit your doctor every month for treatment from an early age, so that your skin looks clean and glowing. As you begin to age, you will see for yourself the results of these investments.”

Patients in Indonesia always keep up with the times, according to the technology and the latest updates from the world of beauty, as we always do for our patients. Some popular treatments are Thermage laser, laser ulthera, CO2 laser and thread V laser, which are all available at my clinics. Other treatments still popular today are treatments for blemishes, acne and so forth. For expatriates, a popular treatment is Botox and fillers. With these treatments, they can enjoy time in the sun, because as far as we can tell, most of them love to travel and sunbathe! What does anti-ageing actually mean? It means delaying the aging of the face by doing regular, gradual treatments in a beauty clinic, starting from a young age, with the supervision of a doctor who is an expert and competent in their field. In your opinion, how is Indonesia competing with the rest of the world in your industry? Is it cheaper to carry out these procedures here? The beauty industry is moving in the direction of a price war; all clinics in Indonesia are vying to be the cheapest, so they do not think about quality and the patient's comfort. This is in contrast to our clinics, which strive for quality. We are cheaper than clinics outside the country, so those who like to perform treatments abroad no longer need to spend a lot of money for a return trip. What are some of the challenges you face and what are the dangers or risks involved in your industry? Our challenge is to provide a level of comfort across the board, from our service to the hygiene aspect. The risks are not too big, as long as we follow the correct procedures of the head doctor.

Where do you see the beauty and aesthetic industry going in Indonesia over the next five years? It will continue to grow, as it has always been important for people to have healthy and fresh skin. In today’s society, women often feel ugly unless they’re wearing make-up, and ageing is something most women try to fight. Do you think this is a healthy perception to have? How do you responsibly consult your customers who may have these insecurities? I like to look elegant in front of anyone and for myself, so I personally choose to wear make-up, which is also a hobby of mine. I think this is a reasonable perception, because the use (or not) of make-up is optional, and is not associated with the aging process. What I would suggest is to start doing little things like using SPF, night creams, and visit your doctor every month for treatment from an early age, so that your skin looks clean and glowing. As you begin to age, you will see for yourself the results of these investments. Would you say that our modern perception of beauty is superficial? It is an individual choice that cannot be forced. What is real beauty through your eyes? You do not have to be perfect with a nice nose or high cheek bones, etc., but with healthy skin you will automatically look more attractive and show your natural beauty. Imperfections make you look naturally beautiful!

Thank you, Yety. To get in touch, please e-mail: ericcrystalclinic@gmail.com

Indonesian language proficiency test can be quickly implemented for foreign workers wishing to work in Indonesia.” In preparing materials for the exam, Hanif says the Ministry of Labour has teamed up with the Language Development Institute of the University of Indonesia. The exam will likely be based on TOIFL (Test of Indonesian as a Foreign Language). Hanif stated that, in addition to the language proficiency test, the revised labour draft will require foreign workers to upload their documents via an online system.

"Other criteria that must be met by foreign workers is to possess a minimum of a diploma or S1 certificate. This will also include a certificate of competency for each job title and a description of work experience," said Hanif. Moreover, according to Hanif, foreign workers must also be willing to make a statement, saying they will transfer their expertise onto their Indonesian staff. However, this requirement will not apply to foreign workers with the position of director and commissioner, and impresario services. issue 133 indonesia expat

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Dubai THE CITY WITH IT ALL

Words and Photos by Tasha May

SINCE THE DISCOVERY OF OIL a mere 50 years ago, Dubai has experienced increased growth and prosperity, and has undergone a rapid transformation, from a pearl diving and fishing village to one of the fastest-growing cities on Earth, and the 7th most visited city in the world. It has emerged as the contemporary face of the Arab world and its diversity makes it a truly captivating and memorable destination to visit.

Whether you are looking for an indulgent getaway, a relaxing beach retreat, a gastronomical adventure or something a little more cultural and laid back, Dubai has it all, and more. Lined with pristine beaches and shimmering sands, Dubai offers a healthy outdoor lifestyle from which you can marvel at the mixture of ancient and modern architecture during the cooler but balmy winter months from December to March, before the year round sunshine really heats up. A journey to Dubai is easily accessible from Indonesia with Emirates, offering three daily direct f lights from Jakarta. Flying in business class is an amazing experience with the selection of food and beverages available, the incredible inflight entertainment system featuring over 1,200 channels of the latest films, TV programs and music from around the world, and the friendly flight attendants ready to see to all your needs. You can lay back and stretch out in your own personal space and feel refreshed and ready to navigate the city upon arrival. There are festivals every month in Dubai, with January hosting the most exciting event in the city's shopping calendar: the Dubai Shopping Festival, now in its 20th year. This is a monthlong retail extravaganza with major sales, entertainment and prizes to be won and with 95 malls to choose from, this is a veritable shopper’s paradise. As a home to some of the most luxurious malls in the Middle East, the Dubai Mall is one of the largest malls in the world and houses over 1,200 shops with many American and European branded labels and goods. Whilst visiting the Dubai Mall, you can also enjoy views of the largest suspended aquarium in the world, home to over 140 species of aquatic animals, or enjoy a meal and take in the spectacular light and water display of the dancing Dubai Fountain in the evenings with views to the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building at 828 metres. There are also options of visiting shopping neighbourhoods, which offer amazing options for bargain hunters, where you can find anything from fresh food to tailors that can replicate anything found on a magazine page. If you prefer a more cultural shopping experience, the exotic souq, or traditional markets, provide a bustling atmosphere and are alive with the sounds of shopkeepers and excited customers bargaining for the best prices for their wares. Set within traditional interiors, you can catch an abra (traditional wooden boat) from the textile souq to the gold and spice souq. Here, travellers are sure to find the perfect souvenirs from Persian carpets, electronics, handicrafts, aromatic spices or jewellery of silver and gold. This is a truly rewarding way to experience a completely different side to Dubai, away from all the glitz and glam of the city. Once you have exhausted all possible shopping options, one of the greatest highlights of a trip to Dubai is a visit to the desert, and what better way to experience it than to enjoy a desert safari? Heading into the golden sand dunes in a 4x4 you have many options available of getting the most out of this unique destination. You can enjoy a falcon show before setting off on a dune buggy adventure, navigating the dunes with your desert guide, with a roller coaster dune ride sure to get your adrenaline pumping. You can watch as the sun sets over the barren and magical landscape, and enjoy a camel ride in the windswept desert, before feasting on a traditional Arabian barbecue dinner under the stars in a Bedouin-style camp. In this desert camp you can dine on a delicious spread of grilled meat, vegetables and mezze, whilst being entertained by belly dancers, as well as treating yourself to a temporary henna tattoo. 12

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View from Dubai Mall from Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world

Dubai, UAE ◊ Fast Facts

Country United Arab Emirates Land size Dubai has a land area of 4,114 km2. Population 2.106 million (2013). Only 17% of the population is composed of Emiratis. The rest are immigrants and tourists from around the world.

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A colourful display at the traditional markets

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Sunrise at Waldorf Astoria Dubai

How to get there Fly Emirates, three times a week direct to Dubai (flight duration eight hours). What to do • Dubai Fountain, Aquarium and shopping at Dubai Mall • Visit the textile, spice and gold souqs (traditional markets) • Explore the old district of Al Fahidi District (Bastakiya) • Dubai Museum • Visit At The Top observation deck at Burj Khalifa • Desert Safari and Arabian BBQ Dinner Where to eat • Wafi Gourmet (Lebanese Cuisine) at Dubai Mall • 3in1 at Vida Downtown Dubai • Moana Seafood Restaurant, Sofitel Dubai The Palm Where to stay • Enjoy a 5* stay at Waldorf Astoria at Dubai Palm Jumeirah • Enter a whole new world at Atlantis The Palm What to bring Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, flip flops, comfortable walking shoes, camera, bathers, long light pants for men and knee-length skirts and tops that cover the shoulders for women. Emiratis love to get glamorous in the evenings, so take a cocktail dress for that special occasion.

Tasha May grew up in Melbourne, Australia, and once bitten by the travel bug has never looked back! Freelance fashion graphic designer, blogger and lover of all things colourful, she has been documenting the great adventure of daily life in Jakarta at www.welovejakarta.com.

Fly Emirates Airlines business class and be served by the best in the business

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If all the shopping and desert exploring has you feeling exhausted, you can take time out to enjoy one of the many spa options available throughout the city. A visit to the novel Hello Kitty spa will satisfy all your girly needs; with a strict 'no male' policy and a pink theme throughout, this is the first character-branded spa in the Middle East. It offers a separate menu for 'Queens' and 'Princesses', offering all-natural nail and beauty products for young girls and also beauty packages for an all-day pampering experience for women. Another option is the Talise Ottoman Spa, located in the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel, which offers an experience like no other with multiple awards, and is divided into male and female sections. This spa includes a full sensory journey that will have you feeling instantly relaxed and includes limitless luxurious ways to treat yourself and experience true indulgence. As Dubai enjoys its continued growth and has many plans in process for bigger and better ways to experience the city, the ever-changing landscape will remain full of surprises and places to explore, continuing to cater to every traveller’s needs. Whether you decide to stay overnight in transit or make it your final destination, you are sure to leave with all your senses more than satisfied and wanting to return.

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Food & Drink

Tess Joyce is a writer from the UK but currently lives with her husband in Indonesia. Her writings have appeared online for OFI.

A Raw Insight into Diet and Biting Down on Cancer in Indonesia By Tess Joyce

There are many heated debates at the moment about diets — things have changed significantly over the last century and we are understanding more about nutrition and its impact on our health. Over the past year I have met vegetarians (who don’t eat meat), vegans (who don’t consume any animal products, including dairy and eggs), pescatarians (vegetarians who eat fish), and raw-fooders (who only consume uncooked or live food). Then there are the free rangers (who only eat animal products that are free range), the organic group and the fruitarians (who only eat fruit and vegetables). Diets have even been used to cure cancer; Dr. Gerson’s cancer treatment included hourly glasses of organic juice and coffee enemas. Yet alternative natural treatments are often discouraged by medical boards, which unsurprisingly advocate conventional medicines that often have harmful side effects. Many plants high in antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients grow well in Indonesia’s climate and some of these plants have known anti-cancer properties, including tumeric, ginger, red fruit (buah merah), moringa (daun kelor), soursop leaves (daun sirsak), pineapple, noni juice (mengkudu), carrot and beetroot. More people are becoming aware about the health problems associated with processed foods, which aren’t fresh and often contain colourings and preservatives. Yet perhaps the most promising diet of all is raw food, growing in popularity across the world for its health benefits, since it is argued by nutritionists that cooking can lead to a loss of vitamins and toxic, cancer-causing compounds can form during frying. The best-selling book, The China Study, even examined the relationship between animal-based foods and diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Now the raw movement has reached the shores of Indonesia, with some exclusively raw cafes opening up in Bali, including Soma, Alchemy and The Living Food Lab and The Seeds of Life in Ubud. Performers Woody Harrelson and Demi Moore have propounded the raw diet; the former opened a raw food restaurant and featured in the documentary Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days. But what exactly is a raw food diet and how is it beneficial to the health? Naturopath and nutritionist Karen Bartz explained it as follows in her book Raw Food Reawakening, “Raw food is just that, uncooked, preferably organic, even better live food (sprouts or food picked and eaten within two hours). Also food hydrated at low temperatures, about 45 degrees Celsius.” A dehydrator is a type of oven which removes the water in the food but keeps the enzymes intact, enabling the raw-fooder to change the texture or create bread, crackers and biscuits. I recently met Karen, who often organises raw food events in Bali with her movement Teach the World Raw, and I sampled her impressive food. At first I was expecting something cold and bland, but I was amazed by her inventiveness with textures and tastes. Based in Australia, her aim is to encourage others to learn about the benefits of raw, organic food and she opened Australia’s first raw food school called The Raw Living Institute. Since Karen eats what she cooks, her creative taste-buds are in full control and she has come up with many warm, delicious recipes. Karen first discovered the raw pathway after experiencing overwhelming fatigue and pain — unable to gain a diagnosis from her doctor, she began researching about raw food diets in order to help with her health problems. “The problem with pharmaceutical medicine is they make a potentised synthetic version of what’s available in a herbal plant - you have all the side effects and need to start taking extra medication to counteract them. Once you discover for 14

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Some believe that the raw claims are overcooked — absorbability of nutrients and side-effects must also be considered and careful research is advised before anyone undertakes a new diet to get the right combinations and quantities. But what is clear is that all foods contain more nutrients in their raw state.

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yourself something such as the universal truth of raw food for ultimate nourishment and healing, you cannot keep it to yourself. It is like a divine birthright for all and you wish to tell and inspire as many people as possible to try it. Our highest goal on this earthly plane is to help others. I ate raw in the hope of healing my body, I did not expect to have an awakening experience simply from what I was eating but that is what happened. I was fortunate enough to be so ill I thought I was dying; once you face that and lose all fear, then you have it. Not to say I am without fault, I am just human like everyone else.”

Keen to learn more, I asked Karen if she had any tips for anyone intrigued by raw food. “Yes, start! Do not fear it, you will know in your body and mind from your results. You get so clean and clear then you can access your own inner wisdom — all the answers are within you, raw food just helps clear the path. You may suffer some detox, so you must commit for three months at least. On all raw food you get so much energy and such a sense of who you are, your purpose here on earth and the energy to do it! Just imagine a world full of people like that!” Although the raw food diet often incorporates lots of juices and salads, steaming or slow cooking is sometimes used for those who enjoy a warm meal. “The simpler you can keep it, the better. Avoid all grains and gluten. You can have a little brown rice, quinoa, things like dahl and chickpea stew. These are the best warm foods. I eat no animal foods whatsoever, no grains, no processed foods — only some cooked vegetables or dahl, chickpea curry, occasionally cooked quinoa or brown rice. But I still feel it is beneficial to do a long raw food experience, I did one year, 100% raw. Then you have a benchmark.” Karen will return to Bali in February where she hopes to establish a raw food school in partnership with a local enterprise. She has picked the perfect location and I can only hope that the raw food movement continues to grow across Indonesia.

Further Information : Karen Bartz B H Sc Nutrition, B H Sc Naturopathy — www.teachtheworldraw.org

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Fashion

Being around glamour all her life, Victoria developed a sense of style that has led her to fashion styling, journalism and designing her debut collection. E-mail her at tori@toribannermanlondon.com

True Religion Bobby Love Haight flare jeans

By Victoria Bannerman

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saw the imagination of the populace captured by the California Gold Rush, turning wise men into fools, honest men into bandits and gamblers attracting lawlessness, but inevitably making millionaires of men. It not only played a significant part in the shaping of the United States of America, but provided the backdrop of a quiet revolution by Levi Strauss that was to transcend any fashion trend before or after. Levi Strauss left Germany along with his mother and sisters to start a new life in America, joining his brothers in New York to work alongside them in the family-run business Strauss Brother & Co. On deciding to open a West Coast branch of the family business, Levi was chosen to head the expansion in San Francisco. He opened the branch as Levi Strauss & Co., selling dry goods, general household and everyday items such as linen, combs, purses and clothing imported from the family’s New York store. Long after the millionaires, fools, gamblers and bandits had either dispersed or halted, counting their money as they revelled in their success, Levi Strauss would eclipse any fortune a nugget of gold could ever imagine. Legend has it that Jacob Davis, a tailor who purchased cloth from Mr. Strauss, hit upon the idea of using rivets to strengthen the stress points where tears could occur in trousers, making them more durable. Davis approached Strauss to becomes partners and acquire a patent for his idea, obtained in May 1870. In 1890, the iconic Levi 501 (so named because of copper rivets in the design) was born, having started its life as a workman’s overall. 501s have become the most successful branded item of clothing to date. Levi jeans served as work-wear before and during WWI, and in 1960s America became the choice of cool teenagers.

The smouldering James Dean was never seen without his 501s. The Fonz in Happy Days wore his rolled up avec white t-shirt and leather jacket. Marlon Brando in the 1953 film The Wild Ones made denim cool with middle-class American teenagers who wanted to be like him. And so the jean as we know it began to take over our lives. Today the market is saturated but we still can’t get enough! It is now acceptable to wear jeans and a nice top to a fairly swanky eatery, bar or soiree. With a cornucopia of

tee, a humongous buckle belt and some killer boots or a silk blouse with billowing sleeves, slicked back hair, skip-sized earrings and behemoth ring and look stupendous! G-Star’s A-Crotch jean is a bow-legged monster marvel, based on style worn by cowboys. This is flattering and gives you a slimmer silhouette. Did I mention G-Star’s Lynn Zip Slim catsuit? Yeah, buy that in the ladieswear section online!

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superiorly clever denim you will always look glam rock. I have to confess I am a jean junkie and own about thirty pairs in different sizes depending on cut, style, Lycra content and any adipose tissue I happen to be carrying on my thighs, hips and stomach! When you are buying jeans, check the label to see if the Lycra or roica is 2% or more, then slip two sizes down! Yes, you can! If you are a 29, try the 27. The sales assistant may give you that look that says you will burst at the seams, but take no ruddy nonsense from them. Just try and buy. They will fit better and will mould to your shape. If you have a muffin top, spanx it and swing top it! Pear-shaped gals, go for a mid-rise to elongate your legs. Long, tall Sallies, go for a high-rise and straight leg and stick on some killer heels, tower above and give them something to talk about. Apple-shaped beauties, you carry your weight around your middle, so get your gorgeous self into a pair of straight legs or stiletto jeans as they showcase your best assets — les legs! Curvy babes, get your mouse and click on Levi’s Curve ID section and be flattered. Those of you with generous honey dew melons and hour glass figures, slip into some flares or wide legs — likewise you cute petite things — and accessorise with heavy duty, clumpy, not-taking-anyprisoners wedges! My advice to you ladies is to own denim pour l’homme.. In my opinion they look sexy and make you look nonchalantly cool. Don’t get me wrong, you can do femme denim, just be selective! Ease on down Jean Street to G-Star jeans and head to the men’s section. Their tapered range is simply fabulous and hard-wearing. Wear them low on your hips with either a white shirt or racer back

Rag and Bone do sexy-urban-sharp. Their skinnies are on the right side of skinny and do not make your legs resemble juicy fat sausages, and their distressed jeans have the right amount of tears and fray. Buy into being a Rag and Bone girl, they have everything you need to be urban chic extraordinaire. Find them online. Junya Watanabe’s vibrant, splashy, vivid picturesque jeans are Mad-Hatter-crazy yet stylish. His signature patchwork denim are eclectically electric and will just about compliment anything! Wear the tartan patchwork jeans with a clashing waistcoat, layered necklaces and cuffs, setting it all off with any shoe by Isabel Marant or Mr. Louboutin’s Pigalle Follies Suede. Available at Papilion Duo at Pacific Place, Jakarta. Frame Denim, theirs is a soft denim with stretch that moulds to your skin and are super comfortable. Invest in their Le Skinny de Jeanne distressed mid-rise in both black and white. Find them online. My favourite pair of flares has to be True Religion’s Carrie Love and Haight flare jeans. They will be your best friend and not punish you when you reach for the pies and cocktails. Available at Galleries Lafayette and Club Culture, Jakarta. If you have the cash to splash, Ashish’s sequined, distressed, low-rise boyfriend jeans are simply the paragon of sartorial excellence — to die for! Find them online. Denim has come a long way since starting life as work-wear. Mr. Strauss could never have imagined the legacy he would leave behind. 10 November, 2014 saw the first ever Global Denim Awards hosted in Amsterdam, bringing together designers and denim manufacturers, showcasing innovation, anticipation, ambition and desire. Denim is a timeless style staple, and fashion chameleon that will be in our wardrobes for many more years to come.

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Meet the Expat

Karen Davis is a NYC artist and writer.

Andrew Keating General Manager and Owners Representative for The Villas Bali Hotel & Spa, Prana Spa Seminyak and Chill Reflexology. Andrew takes us on a journey through Prana Spa’s sacred Eastern traditions of Health and Beauty. By Karen Davis

Our guests come here to enjoy Bali, the culture and the people. I enjoy working with our team — they are a wonderful award-winning group. Many have been here at The Villas for a long time and we all hope to be together for many more years to come. We have many aims within our businesses and two of them are to always focus on increasing revenue and not cutting manpower or levels of service; it is a fine balance. We also focus on increasing the team’s skill set and opening opportunities for future growth and promotion opportunities. What brought you to live in Bali? I first visited Bali some 30 years ago and loved it — the people, culture, lifestyle and even then the variety of warung and restaurants. I saw it when it was an island with fewer amenities yet so rich in natural beauty, culture and traditions. From afar, I have watchd Bali rapidly progress and change throughout the years. Previous to this position, I was the General Manager of Daydream Island Resort and Spa, The Whitsundays in Queensland Australia — a 296-room resort with four restaurants, six bars, five function rooms and one of Australia’s leading Day Spas. When I left that position in the Whitsundays, I had planned on continuing to work in Australia but as fate would have it, I was offered a job in Bali to work for The Villas Bali Hotel and Spa, a multi-level business, and have been here since July 2010. Prana Spa has a unique architecture and ambience. Can you describe how this eclectic elegance was achieved? Prana Spa, Chill Reflexology and The Villas Bali Hotel & Spa was conceived and built by the owner; the Australian artist and painter Jim Elliot many years ago. Prana Spa, inspired by the legendary Moguls of Rajastan, is a blend of Indian palatial complexity with Moroccan rustic simplicity. Balinese culture is similarly influenced by Indian culture, and has since ancient times been introduced to Middle Eastern and Moorish knowledge and design through trade. The aesthetically designed treatment rooms provide the perfect atmosphere to relax and take the time to achieve total bliss and wellbeing. What facilities does Prana Spa offer its guests? Prana Spa has 32 unique, relaxing and memorable spa

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experiences to choose from. Treatment rooms consists of fifteen single massage rooms, five double massage rooms, four Thai massage rooms, hot and cold plunge pools, two saunas, three steam rooms, four Vichy shower/ rain showers, and a salon for hair cream bath. The newest addition to the Spa is the Private Suite. What are the challenges you face here after managing a large resort in Australia? Hotels, resorts and spas all around the world have many similarities, the main one is that they are international businesses and must assimilate into the local environment and culture, that’s what makes them individual to that region. As a manager here it is important to conceptualise, implement and put the procedures into place and closely monitor them year round. Our team is effective and efficient in ensuring our guests feel safe and secure at all times and are over-serviced with professionalism and friendliness. This involves understanding how and where the business fits into Balinese life and all managers must learn to work with the beauty of the culture and all that it entails, especially ceremonies.

How does the increasing number of spas affect you? As we are an iconic spa within Bali and have been operating for the past 15 years, we are well established with a fully trained international team, so we can and do hold our own. There are many spas opening at all different levels of the market, but if guests are looking for an experience and not just a spa treatment, then the award winning Prana Spa, Seminyak is the place to go. Any establishment that deals with the public has to recognise that a happy team makes for happy clientele. Experience and affordability are important factors. We have received awards for all three businesses; these awards are acknowledgement of how good the team and the business is, not just one or the other. What is beauty? Beauty is natural. Beauty is simple. Beauty is uncomplicated and pure. How do you see Bali and Indonesia moving forward? The future for Bali and Indonesia is bright. Some people want to focus on the negative when discussing growth, but growth is about positively addressing the negative issues as well as implementing new ideas. Bali will always be a major destination because of its unique culture and limited size. We need to appreciate and hone in on the cultural aspects of Bali, as tourists will always continue to look for the exotic Bali experience. We must embrace and help nourish the great beauty and the innocent purity that is Bali.

Thank you, Andrew. To get in touch, please email: gm@thevillas.net

SPA REVIEW

Magical Massage Under the Moonlight INTAN TANJUNG VISITS THE HOTEL TUGU BALI IN CANGGU TO EXPERIENCE THEIR RENOWNED PURNAMA AND TILEM MASSAGE AT WAROENG DJAMU SPA.

By Intan Tanjung

I am sitting in a quaint wooden chair and the scent of burning incense suddenly hits my senses. Kadek Muriadi appears from behind the flowing curtains that decorate the spacious traditional wooden joglo that is the lobby of Hotel Tugu Bali. In her hand, she carries a tray of incense, flowers for offering and an empty clay bowl. I’m here to experience the unique Purnama and Tilem Massage at Waroeng Djamu Spa, and Kadek will assist me. “There are two blessing rituals to follow before the massage,” says Kadek as we walk past the lush hotel landscape to Batu Bolong Beach. “It will purify your spirit and balance your inner peace during and after the massage.” Hotel Tugu Bali recently introduced Purnama and Tilem Massage, along with other authentic wellbeing treatments in Waroeng Djamu Spa. Together with Hening Svaga Spa at Hotel Tugu Lombok, Waroeng Djamu Spa aims to combine forgotten, romantic, traditional tales with the essences of Balinese and Javanese spiritual and physical healing arts, to bring forth total relaxation that balances mind, body, and spirit. The Purnama (full moon) and Tilem (new moon) massage, which is inspired from the Balinese full moon and new moon ceremonies, combines a unique blend of sacred ritual and beauty heritage, and is only available during these two moons.

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During these moons, purification ceremonies are arranged to wash away sins, and celebrate Rwa Binneda — the two energies of life, the good and evil, darkness and brightness. In the ceremonies, the Balinese worship the Goddess Sang Hyang Chandra for Purnama, and pray to God Sang Hyang Surya for Tilem. Kadek takes me to Batu Bolong beach where the first blessing ritual will take place. As we arrive, the sun sits slightly above the horizon, colouring the sky with amazing shades of orange that give it a mystical look. On the black, sandy beach, she prays to ask for a blessing from the guardian of the sea and asks me to clean my feet with the rolling waves before starting our massage ritual. I am led to a semi-outdoor pavilion of Waroeng Djamoe Spa that boasts an exotic touch of wood and bamboo. This pavilion, which is located just a stone’s throw from the beach, is decorated with antique wooden furniture and balanced with the presence of a mosaic, turquoise tub. Kadek starts massaging me with soft movements, and gradually gives more pressure. Her hands are busy dancing in circular motions, playing with strong strokes and strikes, but softening up at the end of the massage. Using her wrists, elbows and knuckles, she tries to bring the majestic energy of the full moon to my inner being.

The scent of frangipani oil on my body evokes my senses; my mind is suddenly at ease. Frangipani is one of the most important flowers in Balinese beliefs. Its powerful scent and white, elegant look make this flower a symbol of purity, a sacred offering that is always present in every Balinese ceremony. I bathe in the warm, foamy water filled with floating frangipani flowers. The sky has turned black, and darkness arrives. Around the tub, several candles are lit to add a magical feeling. Balinese people believe that bathing in water perfumed by the fragrant petals of the frangipani flower under the light of the full moon will wash away impurities. In the background, the glorious sounds of the ocean and the chirping of birds heading home give a sense of tranquility; I feel one with nature. Ending the experience is the last blessing ceremony. I stand up in front of a shrine, receiving splashes of holy water from a priest who later prays to Sang Hyang Chandra. She asks the god to protect me from the bad energy that may disturb me on my way home.

Intan Tanjung is a contributing writer for national and international publications on the Bali's lifestyle, culture and as a popular travel destination. She loves the beach culture and the fantastic tropical way of living as well as the amazing proliferation of art.

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Beauty

Bali: A Magnet for Spa Lovers Offering remedies and therapies based on traditional treatments passed down through generations, the island of Bali, in the space of just a decade, has emerged as one of the newest and hottest spa destinations in all of Southeast Asia.

Bill Dalton has been writing travel features, book reviews, interviews and guidebooks about Indonesia for more than 40 years, starting with his groundbreaking Indonesia Handbook first published in 1976. Bill lives on a farm with his Indonesian family deep in the countryside of west Bali.

Selected Top-Rung Spas

By Bill Dalton

People have increasingly become aware of the therapeutic benefits of Balinese-style massages, facials and body treatments, which have created high demand for Balinese massage therapists all over the world. It seems that everywhere you go you'll find Balinese working in hotel spas and on cruise ships. Bali has in fact created its own genre of spas, each incorporating a beauty salon where facials, cream baths, hair treatments, manicures and pedicures are dispensed by smooth professionals who are known for their natural openness and the caring way in which their gentle personalities are transmitted through their hands. Realizing that they are a powerful lure for affluent tourists, a growing number of Bali’s upmarket hotels have opened their own spas or have invited corporate spa operators to build facilities on their properties. No five-star hotel on the island would now ever consider opening without an exclusive spa. Scenting a burgeoning new industry, new standalone private spas seem to pop up every week along southern Bali’s Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai heading into Nusa Dua, Bali’s ‘Spa Alley’. But out of all of Bali's tourist destinations, none has seen such a remarkable proliferation of spas than the popular Ubud area nestled in the verdant hills of south central Bali, a worldrenowned art colony since the 1930s. The interior decor of spas can be opulent, cutting-edge contemporary, incorporate Middle Eastern décor, embody an almost Zen-like simplicity, or exemplify Balinese rustic charm with traditional design. Furnishings are made of natural, handcrafted materials. Homemade glass bottles and ceramic jars contain oils and perfumes. Special ergonomic chairs, outdoor showers, Jacuzzis, spring-fed cold water plunge pools, kidney-shaped swimming pools, commodious sunken bathtubs, fragrant bouquets and scattered frangipani blossoms are ever-present accoutrements of the tropical spa. With their open-air pavilions, koi pools, fountains and serene courtyards blended into lush tropical gardens, where immaculately attired and mannerly attendants pamper you and the constant sound of rippling water in your ears, it’s an experience in which you become totally immersed, one which transports the participant inexorably to a higher state of mind, to another dimension. Inside a Balinese Spa Qualities that make a Balinese spa stand out are — simply put — staff teamwork and the quality of the products. Asian spas are famous for using natural and traditional products and procedures, while Western spas sometimes use more gadgets and chemicals. Make sure your spa uses the purest and highest quality oils; there are a lot of synthetic oils out there which are cheaper but can be harmful to the skin. A 18

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recent trend is that many health-conscious spas, such as Ayana, are making their own organic beauty products. Often there is not only a spa but also a beauty salon where facials, 3-D nail art, cream baths, hair and skin care, body scrubs, manicures and pedicures and thalassotherapy treatments are expertly dispensed. Treatments are given names like “Bali Sunrise,” “Harmony,” “The Spice Island,” etc. Individual sound systems play soothing New Age or World music. Changing rooms, lockers and safety deposit boxes are all available, as well as quiet lounging areas where guests may relax between treatments.

Spa Alila Ubud

Prana Spa Seminyak

Trained in anatomical physiology, massage and meditation, Alila therapists combine the latest organic nutrition and health knowledge with warm, genuine care that flows from the heart to stimulate, balance and relax the mind and body.

One of Bali’s largest spas, owned by Australian painter Jim Elliott. The Shirodhara Ayurvedic therapy is the specialty in this spa where Indian Palace architecture is synthesized with Moroccan rustic simplicity.

www.alilahotels.com/ubud/spa-alila

www.pranaspabali.com

The following are a selection of distinctive Bali-based treatments and therapies that are on offer in virtually every spa on Bali.

Hotel Tugu Bali Canggu

Cocoon Legian

AROMATHER APY A technique in which essential oils, blended with natural plantbased oils, are used in treating conditions. Oils range from patchouli and ylang-ylang, to lavender and canaga.

Waroeng Djamoe Spa’s authentic treatments are derived from old Indonesian healing arts. Tugu’s signature Keraton Leha-Leha is a head-to-toe pampering combining Javanese massage, spice rub and luxurious milk bath in an intimate alfresco treatment hut.

No gizmos or fads, just highly experienced doctors administering affordable, effective and proven nonsurgical treatments for skin quality and rejuvenation: RF microneedling for skin tightening, Diamond Microdermabrasion, high frequency mesotherapy, Dermapen, PRP and fat blasting.

Most spas not only offer massage rooms for individuals but whole suites, some filling an area of up to 100-square-metres and fitted out with bathtubs the size of small swimming pools, where couples or small groups are doted upon. Spa menus may include Balinese and Indonesian massages, as well as Indian Ayurvedic treatments. During or after sessions, guests are served herbal tea or jamu (natural herbal medicine) and a light, wholesome, low-cholesterol lunch in the spa’s cafe or restaurant. Included in every spa package is free transport.

AYURVEDIC Meaning "science of life," this holistic science of preventative healthcare was founded in India over 5,000 years ago the world’s oldest healing system. Ayurveda works to correct body imbalances using oils, herbs and pressure techniques based on an individual's dosha (physical type).

www.tuguhotels.com/hotels/bali/ book-a-spa

www.cocoonmedicalspa.com

Ayana Jimbaran

Kupu Kupu Barong Tree Spa Ubud

This luxury resort’s spa is stunningly located facing the Indian Ocean. Known for their anti-oxidant Lava Me Tender; Anti-Aging Treatment and Diamond Miracle that involves diamonds, silk, pearls and champagne and costs Rp.11,900,000 for twin use. Ayana’s Thalasso Spa boasts one of the world’s largest Aquatonic Seawater Therapy Pools.

The Spa by L’Occitane’s grand herbarium is the resource of hundreds of essential oils and natural ingredients. Treatments are inspired by techniques and traditions from all around the world.

REFLE XOLOGY A treatment that applies a stimulating massage of the pressure points on the feet which helps balance energy, disperse built-up toxins, relieve stress and relax the body. FACIALS Using fresh Indonesian herbs, spices and dried tropical fruits and vegetables such as corn, fresh cucumber or carrot, a mask or scrub is applied. Facials deeply cleanse, rejuvenate, refine and tauten the skin. HAIR TRE ATMENTS Re-establishes the healthy balance of hair and scalp in accordance with the individual’s hair structure with the application of cooling leaf shampoos, moisturizers and emulsions. The cream bath is the most widespread hair treatment used, giving the hair the sheen that Balinese women are renowned for. An indulgent treatment that can truly take your breath away.

www.ayanaresort.com

www.kupubarongubud.com

s the human body approaches middle age, many adults start experiencing embarrassing physical changes. Hair may start thinning and greying. Breasts invariably start sagging. Wrinkles appear and waistlines expand. All sorts of purported remedies are on offer to those seeking to defy the aging process, but not all are effective. Some hair restoration products on the Indonesian market use false advertising to entice the unwary. Take the case of a product called Adorer G21, which is marketed as being able to promote hair growth and overcome hair loss. If this product really works, it should be widely available in shops, yet it was instead sold via late -night infomercials, which were screened relentlessly for several years. Perhaps the manufacturer just wanted to avoid selling through retailers. A box of Adorer G21 costs about Rp.880,000 and contains one bottle of Hair Loss Treatment Shampoo, a bottle of Hair Growing Liquid and a small jar of Vitamin for Hair. In the late 1990s, a British friend of mine, let’s call him Liam, who worked in Jakarta as an English teacher, was recruited to appear in the main infomercial for Adorer G21. A genuine hair restoration company could have simply found a balding man, treated him with its product and then shown his mane growing back. Instead, the marketers behind Adorer G21 chose Liam, who was 23 years old and had a full head of hair. Upon completing a day’s teaching at 9pm, Liam was taken to a studio for a couple of hours’ filming, which interfered with his usually strict post-work schedule of fraternizing with fellow teachers over beer. The agency generously placated him by providing a Big Mac Value Meal and two large bottles of Bintang beer. He was also given a false moustache in an absurd effort to make him look in his 40s. Shooting commenced with the 'after' scenes, showing off Liam’s natural hair, purportedly after using Adorer G21, which he never actually used. Next, prior to shooting the 'before' scenes, a bald patch was shaved onto Liam’s scalp. He was given a comb and pretended to be distraught at losing strands of his hair. The infomercial ran for several minutes, so Liam had to ad-lib a lot of serious talk about the importance of having hair. It didn’t matter what he said because he was later dubbed into Indonesian. After two hours of filming, Liam was given a crew-cut so that his hair was of a reasonably uniform length. He was then handed an envelope of Rp.1 million and driven to Jalan Jaksa. Despite the ad being a sham, that didn’t stop some of Liam’s expatriate friends — genuinely balding men — from asking whether the product really worked. One friend, an aspiring TV star, even berated Liam for failing to collect a free sample. Bald men seeking a remedy may be better off trying costly hair transplant surgery, in which hair follicles are harvested from the side or back of the scalp and then plugged into the bald patch. In Indonesia, the cost for this sort of treatment will start from about Rp.20 million, which is equivalent to about 23 packs of Adorer G21 and will provide results.

On Baldness & Boobs “Some Indonesian women swear that the most effective breast-firming product is an oil extracted from turtles, although it does not have the most pleasant odour, nor is it likely to thrill animal lovers.” Male baldness has also been treated with mixed results by combinations of medications such as finasteride (sold as Propecia), minoxidil (Rogaine) and ketoconazole. A dodgier and cheaper option available in Indonesia is a product called Hairy Oil, which costs Rp.250,000 for a 100ml bottle. Its marketing spiel contains a laughably fake testimonial from English footballer Wayne Rooney, who actually overcame his baldness by spending £15,000 on hair transplants. Hair treatments aside, some of the other most commonly marketed products on late-night Indonesian TV are those that claim to firm and enlarge the breasts. Supermarkets and pharmacies have a range of breast-firming creams and soaps, most of which are made largely from water, glycerine and palm oil extracts. There are also numerous types of “magic” bust-enhancing bras, as well as girdle and corset combinations, promoted via infomercials. Some Indonesian women swear that the most effective breast-firming product is an oil extracted from turtles, although it does not have the most pleasant odour, nor is it likely to thrill animal lovers. Breast enhancement infomercials, with lots of close-ups of cleavage, are as close as increasingly prudish Indonesian TV comes to screening erotica. The only exception being in July 2000 in the East Java capital of Surabaya, when the frequency used by state-owned TVRI began broadcasting pornographic films after the station was supposed to have ceased transmission at 11pm. The official explanation was that someone playing a porn video compact disc had somehow connected to the broadcast frequency. The efficacy of potions that claim to enlarge the breasts is limited at best. There are some natural and chemical ingredients that can encourage the natural tendency of

An ad from Indonesian hair growth product Hairy Oil shows apparent before and after photo of English footballer Wayne Rooney. Text reads: "Hairy Oil is truly amazing..! From being bald, I now have hair again."

milk-producing glands to expand before menstruation. Creams may make skin feel firmer but they won’t tighten or strengthen stretched ligaments that support the breasts. Breast sagging is proportionally related to breast size. Big ones tend to sag more easily, whereas smaller ones will appear perkier for longer. Healthy diet and exercise are also factors. Women desirous of a bigger bust can try consuming foods that contain natural estrogen, such as dried fruit, flax seeds and soy beans. Because breast tissue is mainly fat and not muscle, be wary of scammers who claim their products will cause breasts to grow larger and firmer. You could instead opt for exercises that make the pectoral muscles bigger. Or if insecure and shallow, or in the acting business, there is always breast augmentation surgery, which guarantees results and is a booming industry in Indonesia. Products that cater to human vanity are a natural part of a capitalist society. The only harm is when people squander their money on potions that simply don’t work, especially if that money could be better spent on health, nutrition and education. Happiness comes not from hair, gravitydefying breasts and white skin, although Indonesian TV preaches otherwise.

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

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Expat Outreach

Worthy Causes

Today, the mortality rate has dropped to 30% due to increased awareness of the disease and because of BPJS, which has encouraged more people to seek professional treatment. Admission is simple: if a child is diagnosed by a doctor and referred to RSCM, they can come to Rumah Kita Jakarta. YKAKI will arrange for a pick-up via taxi, bringing the child and guardian to Rumah Kita, which will become their new home for as long as required. Transport to and from the hospital for treatment is always by taxi, which is provided by one of their sponsors.

Yayasan Kasih Anak Kanker Indonesia

Helping a sick child fight their illness takes a big enough emotional toll on a family. Adding a financial strain can make it all almost too much to bear. Words and Photos By Angela Richardson

According to the International Confederation of Childhood Cancer Parent Organizations (ICCCPO), at least one child is diagnosed with cancer every three minutes. The introduction of Indonesia’s healthcare system in 2014, Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (BPJS), has encouraged many low-income families to seek professional treatment, which is helping to improve the early detection of cancer in children. Treatment on BPJS is free and families come from provinces all over Indonesia for treatment in the main cancer hospitals, like Rumah Sakit Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (RSCM). Families travel far for treatment, which can last from months to years, incurring high additional costs during these times, for rent, food, and transportation. This makes staying for the entire duration of treatment difficult, if not impossible. Yayasan Kasih Anak Kanker Indonesia (YKAKI) provides a solution for children with cancer from low-income families undergoing treatment in Indonesia’s major cities: Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Manado, Makassar, Jogjakarta and Denpasar. Together with their parents, these children are helped through extremely difficult times by being given shelter — a home away from home — full of sharing, love and kindness, without financial burden. Established in 2006, this charity ensures that a child with cancer can stay at Rumah Kita (translates to ‘our house’) for as long as necessary with one guardian, complete with food, education, games and activities, friends, and an atmosphere of hope and positivity. YKAKI has come leaps and bounds from its humble beginnings, which was born from a sad tale of personal loss of co-founder Ira Soelistyo. Ira experienced cancer first-hand, beginning in 1984 when her son was diagnosed. She took her son for treatment in the Netherlands, and stayed at the Ronald McDonald House Charity for nearly one year. “It wasn’t easy as I had to be far away from my family and away from my youngest child. It was after my son passed away in 2005 that myself and my best friend Aniza Mardi Santosa decided to start YKAKI to help other children and parents in the same situation here in Indonesia,” Ira tells me as I visit Rumah Kita in Central Jakarta.

One of the toughest challenges Ira and Aniza face is when parents of a child give up and take their child home before the end of treatment, which oftentimes results in relapse. YKAKI tries to encourage all families who stay at Rumah Kita not to return home until treatment is finished. Even if a child is only suspected of having cancer and are waiting for results, they are welcome to stay at Rumah Kita until diagnosis is given. Today YKAKI are focusing on public awareness, not only to the community but to primary health doctors as well. From their experience, most parents have visited a puskesmas (health clinic) to receive an accurate diagnosis for their child, going back and forth for several months before the doctor can give one. Because of this, YKAKI provides information leaflets to clinics in every province with detection signs to try and speed up the diagnosis. Parents at Rumah Kita have a good relationship with each other, sharing in fears, experiences and motivation to continue no matter what. Loneliness is eliminated this way. Parents who stay at Rumah Kita share chores like cooking, washing up and laundry. Routine visits from child cancer doctors help to educate parents, giving them power. Children continue formal education as they would at home and engage in music, games and fun activities together, keeping the morale high and positive energy flowing. In total, around 600 families have stayed at Rumah Kita since 2006 and each have their own story to tell. Ira recounts a child who once stayed with them. “This particular child was extremely positive and refused to give up, although the doctor already had. The mother asked me what do to and I explained that children will always look to their parents — if you cry, your child will be sad, if you look positive, your child will feel positive too. One day they were taking photographs and asked the child to be in one for kenang-kenangan (memories), to which the child asked if that meant he was going to die. This shocked everyone, showing what effect mere words can have on a child fighting cancer. The child underwent an operation and never lost hope throughout his four years here, where he still lives today.” At Rumah Kita, children are playing and laughing, adults are busy preparing dinner or engaging in activities with their children without the worry of financial burdens; it’s a place that gives a healing energy, a place where kids can just be kids, which is what they really need. One child enthusiastically told me, “Saya yakin bisa sembuh (I am sure I will get better),” followed by a big smile.

As Ira showed me photos of children from the very first Rumah Kita, she sadly informed me that most of them had passed away. “This boy here, Akbar, would always sing with a very loud voice and I’ll always remember him,” she explains as we looked at photographs. “At that time, around 70% of patients we encountered passed away, mostly because they came at too late a stage for effective treatment.”

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A story by Our Better World

Troubled youths work hard in the fields, exercise responsibility and have fun at the Learning Farm. A seed is a tiny, yet incredible thing. It has the capacity to transform into something so much bigger than itself, to provide food, shade and even the air we breathe. But even the toughest seeds need nature to nurture them with sunlight, water and the right kind of soil. There’s a place in Indonesia where the youth have a particularly strong understanding of this sort of nurturing. Coming from various challenging backgrounds, these youths learn life lessons by having nature as their teacher at the Learning Farm, in Cianjur, West Java. The 15-week programme gives the youngsters — often coming in because of drugs, poverty or religious radicalisation — a chance to find their balance, through learning new skills and increasing their self-esteem. The Learning Farm, in effect, encourages them to plant seeds of change. Up by 5am and hard at work in the fields by 7am, some hands that once held guns now hold gardening tools, with a focus on caring for some of nature’s more fragile members. After lunch and some rest, they study English and get lessons on organic farming. And after dinner, the youths spend time with mentors or work on creative handicrafts before turning in. Volunteers also visit to share with them everything from first aid to hip hop moves. The full day provides these unlikely gardeners the chance to learn, exercise responsibility and even have fun. And as they nurture the plants, they nurture themselves. The best part about seeds is when they grow and eventually sprout. And so it is with the Learning Farm’s graduates, 90% of whom move into more meaningful and positive chapters of their lives after the farming stint. Some find employment, others go back to school to finish their education, and a few start their own businesses. Just like a seed needs the right conditions to develop, sometimes all we need is a good, nurturing environment to bloom.

The first ‘home’ was located in a small alley in Jakarta, capable of housing only five families, which was not easy to fill in its early days. To get patients into their home, Ira and Aniza (often referred to as Tom and Jerry due to their closeness and antics) visited RSCM and informed parents of children with cancer of their services, receiving sceptical responses from families dubious of a free place to stay. “If you give something free, people are often suspicious,” Ira explains. “In the end, there were two families from Ternate and Lombok who had nowhere to go and ended up staying with us. Our services spread through word of mouth from there.”

Thriving at the Farm

To volunteer teaching children at YKAKI’s Sekolah Ku, send your CV and information via email, including your hobbies, what you’re good at and your availability to info@ykaki.org. YKAKI look for volunteers who can commit to a minimum period of one month. YKAKI accepts donations. Please transfer to: Yayasan Kasih Anak Kanker Indonesia Bank BCA (Cinere Branch) Account number: 267 300 9174. Swift code: CENAIDJA YKAKI will hold a head-shaving fundraiser #BERANIGUNDUL on 15 February, 2015 in Jakarta at Gandaria City Mall and other YKAKI locations nationwide. Visit www.ykaki-indo.org or call +62 (0) 21 42872556 for more info.

How You Can Help You can help in planting the change! If you’re keen to donate, purchase their products, offer your skills by volunteering, or want to sponsor a programme, get in touch with The Learning Farm: E-mail: thelearningfarm@gmail.com Website: www.thelearningfarm.com

D U A TA N G A N C U K U P — A C T I O N S F R O M A C R O S S T H E A R C H I P E L A G O

Don’t Let Kids Fight Cancer Alone

“Families come in and out, alternating from treatment at the hospital to recovery time at Rumah Kita, which means the flow is steady here. We have a capacity of 28 families, and today we have 29 staying with us,” Ira says.

Expat Outreach

Sports

Every Day Is Saturday With the TGIS Hash House Harriers By Antony Sutton

Guidebooks love to tell you where to go and how to get there. Travel snobs love to tell you how wonderful a place was so many years earlier, before the tourists came. The smart ignore both and do their own thing. Read the travel forums and you would probably have no interest to visit Java; so depressing can it sound in cold .html. Indeed, it can be hard to reconcile the Java we see on a daily basis and the Java that laid itself out before the eyes of some guy who had a very long beard back in the 19th century. Alfred Wallace, the famed Botanist, claimed that Java was “…the finest tropical island in the world.” The deforestation and construction of the last decades would have made him less effusive with his praise, but that beauty, that stillness can be found with a little effort. And one of the best ways to get up-close and personal to the Java Wallace may recognise is neither through message boards nor guide books, but by hashing!

TGIS Hash House Harriers TGIS Hash House Harriers is a mixed adult Hash and runs every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Men: Rp.150,000 Women: Rp.100,000 Runs usually start at 4pm. Join by turning up at the run site: https://sites.google.com/site/tgish3

The Hash House Harriers, to give them their full title, started in Kuala Lumpur back in the 1920s and have since expanded into a multi-national, chaotic organisation infamous for its ability to get nothing right all the time. But its shareholders —the runners and the walkers — swear by it because they know no matter where they turn up in the world, the chances are high that a hash will not be too far away. Hashing is basically cross-country running and involves following a trail left by the run’s organizers in the countryside. There are some other complications like checkbacks, etc., but that in essence is the Hash. After everyone has finished the trail, in whatever condition they may be in, they gather together in a circle, drink beer, call each other by their often double-entendre nicknames and basically abuse all and sundry. Oh, and drink more beer. There are several Hashes in Jakarta, meeting on different days of the week and there are some hardy souls who join in each and every time. One of the most popular is the Thank God It’s Saturday Hash (TGIS), which runs every second Saturday in the month, and

recently celebrated their 25th anniversary in the shadow of Krakatau in the Sunda Straits.

More than Rp.10 million was raised that day.

With the promise of beach time, run time and beer time, several dozen of TGIS’ finest headed west on a wet and miserable Saturday in full hash gear to celebrate together. It had been my first ‘run’ for a few years and there were several new faces among the more familiar and nearly always, they had similar stories of Hashes elsewhere.

And what of the TGIS anniversary run? The promotional literature had Krakatau exploding and Hashers approaching the finish line on the crest of a tsunami, but that never happened. Hashers were advised to bring their sun cream, but that wasn’t needed. The incessant drizzle clouded the view out to sea but was never going to deter the faithful from their run and off they set through the rice fields and down the slopes to the finish line, slipping and sliding along the way.

Take, for example, a couple who had previously lived and worked in different cities in China. Here, on the fine sands of the Javanese coast, they regaled each other with tales of Hashing in the Middle Kingdom, and what do you know? They even knew some of the same people. That is the Hash. A kind of giant, albeit messy, brotherhood of like-minded souls who may not know each other, but will likely know the same people somewhere down the line; they were Facebooking long before some sweaty college kid thought it would be a great wheeze to connect us remotely. I recall another time I was trying to manoeuvre myself down a slippery slope while this chap was telling me how he had known my brother on the Hanoi Hash back in the early 1990s! Hashing is very much a people-orientated activity that looks after its own. In recent cases of bereavement, they have pulled together to raise money for the loved ones left behind because that is what families do, and if nothing else the Hash is a giant family. Raising money plays an important part in the Hash with the Red Dress Run, an important event in the Hashing calendar. The last one was held in November and the streets of South Jakarta were treated to the perhaps unedifying sight of grown men and women clad in red calling out “On on!” while the rest of the city looked on in amazement.

In short, it was perfect Hashing conditions. In the rain and the mud there is nowhere to hide and for Hashers, roughing it is part of the fun; a runner returning in a clean t-shirt and wearing nice clean sports shoes is treated with suspicion and is liable for ferocious punishment from the bedraggled masses. Gathered together under a soggy umbrella for the circle, that oh-so-important postrun ceremony, folks were ‘punished’ for taking short cuts, for wearing hats and in your humble scribe’s case, for having the temerity to break the Hashing omerta and spilling the beans to an unbelieving outside world. I had to head home early, so after necking one last cold beer from the pourer I made my escape. A fine drizzle remained, while on the horizon the clouds had cleared enough to allow Krakatau to put in an appearance. The waves crashing against the beach were at times drowned out by the lusty shouts and laughs from the circle that was only just getting started. The following morning would see another run for the faithful, but for now it was beer time and they had certainly picked a beautiful spot for it.

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

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Expat Outreach

Human Rights

Terry Collins, aka Jakartass, is a freelance writer, and co-author of Culture Shock! Jakarta. His fee for this article is being donated to YPKP65.

Sins of the Father? By Terry Collins

“… I would eat rats, snakes, crackers, snails, poisonous herbs just to survive.”

“The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father.” - Bible: Ezekiel 18:20

When I was 17 in mid-sixties London, I was at school studying for my GCE A levels before going to university. I knew that my father, a civil servant, voted Labour and his father voted Conservative, the familiar left-right political divide, but I wouldn't have the vote for another four years.

was so flawed that it would become a vehicle for granting amnesty without necessarily discovering the truth or compensating the aggrieved. There are any number of NGOs seeking both clarity and compensation for the human rights abuses carried out during Suharto's Orde Baru (New Order). These include the Victim Solidarity Network for Justice (JSKK), KontraS (the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence), and Justice for Munir, Amnesty International.

At that age, in 1965, Bedjo Unjtung didn’t either, and wouldn’t be given the opportunity until 1982. His father was a People School teacher and a member of Persatuan Guru Republik Indonesia (the Indonesian Republic Teachers Union),which was labelled by Suharto's military as a leftist organization because it had supported Sukarno’s policies.

Bedjo says, "YPKP65 cannot work alone. It must work together with people and groups which have the same vision and mission, which is to promote and strengthen Human Rights and Democracy."

As with Pramoedya Ananta ToeI, in early October 1965, his father was detained, moved to Nusakambangan Island and then exiled to Buru Island without trial until his release in 1979. He was imprisoned, as were some 15,000 others.

Perhaps now there is a renewed hope with a new president committed to changing the nation's mindset? On December 10 last year, International Human Rights Day was the first time that an Indonesian president and his ministers attended ceremonies and discussed the issues.

Bedjo was aware that the military sought the supporters of Sukarno, the first president, who, along with their families, they categorized as left wing. However, he says, “Politically and ideologically I knew nothing. My duty was to just study.” Yet he was aware too of the widespread kidnappings, enforced disappearances and mass killings, with peasants and worker activists and their families being detained and the wholesale destruction of villages. From 1965 until 1970 Bedjo avoided the military by sleeping in parks or on pavements, and during the day "survived by walking around Jakarta selling newspapers." “On 24 October 1970, I was captured by Military Intelligence agents in Jakarta and spent the next year in the Kalong interrogation camp. I was interrogated and tortured using electric shock. Both of my index fingers were connected by electric wire to a machine. Oh, it was so painful. It was like being knocked, kicked, without interruption. “There were hundreds of political detainees in the small barracks. A room adequate for two people held twenty. The toilet was also used to hold detainees. I could not sleep sometimes because it was difficult to breathe. “The door was shut, with only a small hole to pass in water or food. I was malnourished; the small ration of rice, dirty rice, was full of sand and stones. At least five detainees died in this camp; two people attempted suicide by hanging and two others by plunging into the deep well. They did this because they could not bear the torture in the hell [sic]. “There is still much to tell about the move to Salemba prison and then to Tangerang forced labour camp. There, because the military did not supply food to the detainees, I would eat rats, snakes, crackers, snails, poisonous herbs just to survive.” 22

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Upon release, former political detainees were forbidden to apply for jobs in governmental sectors, and their identity cards had a special code 'ET', which stood for 'Eks Tapol' (tapol is an acronym of tahanan politik, the Indonesian words for 'political prisoner'). In 2007, the Supreme Court accepted a petition from victims' groups for a judicial review to ban Presidential Decree Number 28 Year 1975, which authorized the discriminative code. The court ordered President SBY to withdraw the decree on the grounds that it was unconstitutional. However, there is now a ‘special number’ to differentiate between the regular rakyat and former political detainees. Employment opportunities being scarce, Bedjo freelanced, teaching private students mathematics, music and English. "I studied those subjects when I was in the prison. I collected waste paper such as cake wrappers to write down words from anyone who knew English. I also studied music using a guitar I made in the jail using waste wood. "Most of my students were children, teenagers and sometimes adults. They came from wellto-do Indonesians and expatriates [sic]. Every day I rode nearly a hundred kilometres around Jakarta on my small motorbike with a guitar on my back. "But in May 1998, with the mass riots, anti-race sentiments and Jakarta burning, most expatriates left and I lost my students. Fortunately, some Indonesian students still continue, although not so many. My wife is a government teacher with a regular salary, so I still live in a simple way." Most of Bedjo's time is now spent with Yayasan Penelitian Korban Pembunuhan 1965/1966 (Indonesian Institute for the Study

of 1965/1966 Massacre). YPKP65 was founded on April 7, 1999 by such former political detainees as Pramoedya Ananta Toer, the novelist, who was also exiled to Buru, Ibu Sulami, secretarygeneral of the Indonesian Women's Movement (Gerwani), and Hasan Raid, author of The Struggles of a Muslim Communist. "It is purely a non-profit institution, sometimes I have to contribute what I have to work for the victims. I am not paid but have dedicated my life and soul for humanity." YPKP65 has at least 200 branches with 2,000 volunteers throughout Indonesia. The number may increase as the investigation has not reached all areas. It is estimated that there are somewhere between 80,000 and 200,000 survivors still alive, all of whom remain stigmatised. Two years ago Komnas HAM (Indonesia's Human Rights Commission) issued a report which had taken three years to compile due to the continuous intimidation of witnesses and a distinct lack of cooperation from the military and bureaucracy. Their conclusion was that the state-sponsored purge that followed the 1965 aborted coup met all the criteria of a gross violation of human rights, and that government officials were involved in the systematic and widespread killing and torture of members of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and countless other civilians with political ties to the group. President SBY ordered the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) to follow up on the findings. Komnas HAM also called for the establishment of a Commission for Truth and Reconciliation (Komisi Kebenaran dan Rekonsiliasi — KKR). However, the 2004 law which would establish one was not enacted because no members were appointed. Then, in 2006, the Constitutional Court annulled the law on petition from civil rights groups who feared that the legislation

Survivors of the 1965 anti-communist purge, Rosikin (left), Bedjo Untung (center) and Mudjayin.

"My feeling of relief is just a drop of dew in the desert. I have to accept the reality that Jokowi’s cabinet is still encircled by parties which supported the New Order regime and that behind the screen there are some generals who have been involved in human rights violations. "But I remain optimistic that he can take action because civil society, human rights victims, and marginalized people who voted for him will always demand that he keeps his promise to uphold human rights." However, if there is no action, Bedjo says that YPKP65 intends to take the case to the International People’s Tribunal which meets in The Hague in November 2015. "According to international covenant, if the state does not have ability and willingness to carry out the case, international law will take it over." Whatever their politics were fifty years ago, people suffered, and the suffering is being passed down through generations. It is surely time for a resolution to this; no-one is seeking retribution. The recognition by the state that a great wrong has been done will surely ease the burden of victims, perpetrators and their offspring.

Announcements

Hujan Locale Pours in Ubud BALI The Sarong Group has opened its latest eatery in Ubud, Hujan Locale. Inspiration came from the Group’s existing relationships with local farmers (via Mama San and Sarong restaurants), and Hujan Locale was born as the perfect way to honour this in a new venture. ‘Hujan’ (rain) represents good fortune, prosperity and harvest. Thus, the focus is on a “found and foraged” philosophy, seeing chef Will Meyrick (also of E&O, Jakarta) return to a smaller restaurant and slower-cooked food. Expect a twist on traditional Indonesian and south East Asian dishes, focusing on slow grassroots cooking. Incorporating both Will’s Scottish background, and his love for Asian cuisine, it’s a fusion of east-meets-west, with seasonality and provenance of ingredients paramount. Cocktails follow the concept too from beetroot margaritas to celery-andcucumber martinis. www.hujanlocale.com

Going with the Flow in East Bali BALI Boutique hideaway Villa Flow launches several new wellness packages, inspired by Balinese healing rituals, organic cuisine and restorative yoga and meditation. In the seaside village of Seraya, Karangasem, East Bali, the property boasts a multilevel swimming pool, yoga and meditation bale, and a deck for dining on ‘garden to plate’ dishes straight from the grounds. The new packages include 3, 5 and 7 night options for beginners and experienced practitioners. Yoga is in the open bale surrounded by gardens. New spa rituals draw from locally-sourced ingredients such as a ‘Raw Honey’ facial and a ‘Red Rice’ body scrub. Detox retreats are also available, using juice cleanses and modified detoxes for newbies. In celebration of East coast Bali’s fantastic scenery, both above and below the water, the new ‘East Bali Adventure’ Package includes outdoor fitness activities such as mountain biking and scuba diving. Or you can revere the deep spiritual roots along the coastline, with Villa Flow’s ‘Spiritual Bali’ package featuring a traditional Balinese Water Purification ceremony. www.villaflowbali.com

Coca-Cola Expands in Indonesia INDONESIA The board of global drinks giant The Coca-Cola Company has approved its US$500 million investment in Australia's Coca-Cola Amatil to help it expand in Indonesia. The deal was announced in late October and will see the US-based soft drinks giant take a 29.4 per cent stake in CocaCola Amatil's Indonesian subsidiary. At the time, Coca-Cola Amatil said the investment by the US drinks giant would help accelerate the expansion of production, warehousing and cold drink infrastructure in Indonesia. The CocaCola Company already owns a 29.2 per cent stake in Coca-Cola Amatil. The deal remains conditional on Indonesian regulatory approvals and CCA nonassociated shareholder approval. Coca-Cola Amatil expects to execute definitive documentation related to the deal this week.

Romance at One Eleven BALI One Eleven Bali is recognised as a finalist in the ‘Best for Romance’ category of the recent 2015 Conde Nast Johansens Awards. One Eleven is a discreet and private sanctuary of nine adults-only 350sqm villas, each with a spacious 14m pool and 35sqm spa-gazebo. Understated luxury pervades via sleek Japanese, minimalist design, creating a relaxing environment to unwind and rejuvenate. Conde Nast Johansens is the go-to guide for independent travellers in search of luxurious accommodation, spa retreats and more, providing inspiration for the perfect place. In celebration of their nomination, One Eleven Bali highlights its exclusive Romance = I II package. Guests can choose from a choice of 2, 3 (or more) nights, including aphrodisiac activities for two, such as a 2-hour spa treatment in the privacy of your own gazebo, and a romantic dinner either in your villa or Omakase at the reservations-only Shiro Sushi/Sake. Wash it all down with many a toast of complimentary sparkling wine, and have a happy ending inspired by chocolate and everything sweet. For prices and availability, visit the website.

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Never Mind the Trees

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By Eamonn Sadler (www.eamonnsadler.com)

Here we are in January again, avoiding eye contact with our New Year’s resolutions and drinking normally despite a rueful and groggy New Year’s Day vow to stay dry until February. We meant well though. I am sure there are a few sturdy sorts out there who are still on the wagon, maybe even some who have given up the evil drink forever, but I’m certainly not one of them. I lasted until January 7, which I thought was a sterling effort. In my defence I was invited to a lunch, which seemed innocent enough on the surface, but turned out to include free-flow wine and beer. That’s an ambush and was grounds enough for me to grant myself an instant reprieve with a minimum of guilt. (For those of you who never drink alcohol, good for you, but I am reminded of a Winston Churchill quote; “It must be terrible waking up in the morning knowing that’s the best you ’re going to feel all day.”) Over the holidays, I started to think seriously for the first time about how much Christmas has changed over the years. Until this year I kind of absent-mindedly assumed it is because I am a big boy now and as everyone says, Christmas is very much for kids; a time of wonder, excitement and innocence. That is true, of course, and I do have fond memories of sleepless Christmas Eves staring at the clock and excited Christmas mornings bursting into my parents’ room at 6am with my brother and sister to ask if we could open our presents. (We once burst in while our father was opening his Christmas present but a few years of therapy sorted that out.)

place, on every flat surface and sometimes displayed proudly up high, splayed over a piece of string as part of the seasonal decorations. Everyone used to send cards by post to people they wouldn’t see over the holidays and take personalised cards with them wherever they went around Christmas-time to distribute among family and friends, as and when they saw them. Everyone would keep a few spare cards and a pen in their pocket or in the car so they could hurriedly make one out to somebody who turned up unexpectedly or had been forgotten. Lonely people would even send cards to themselves. Why did we display Christmas cards so proudly in our houses? Because they represented people who had thought about us and taken the time and trouble to write a card and make sure we got it. Why did we go to such great lengths to make sure that we gave a card to everybody we knew? Because if we didn’t it would imply that we didn’t like them or care about them. Christmas cards were like Valentine’s cards without the romance, and not giving somebody one at Christmas was like not giving your girlfriend one on Valentine’s Day (I had to shoehorn that one in there but it was worth it). We would even lie rather than admit that we had forgotten to get a card for someone. “Did you get my card? No? That’s weird…”

The Christmas card was more than just a greeting, it was a message. The message was not just “Happy Christmas” (the text messages, emails and e-cards we send now say that in an instant with minimum hassle and maximum sterility). The message If I had to sum up what I think has changed was “I am thinking about you, I value you, and I am prepared to make an effort for the worse about Christmas in one to make sure you know that.” In many word, the word would be “thoughtfulness”. ways the Christmas card was the ultimate I realised during this last festive season that, while I do have very fond memories of thoughtful gift we gave to everyone we knew, not just to the people closest to us. Christmas as a child (apart from that one So forget about the trees and all that green incident… happy place… happy place…), I nonsense, let’s bring back the Christmas also have fond memories of Christmas 25 card; the time-consuming, thoughtful, years ago when I was already wearing long wonderful, pain in the arse that it was. trousers and telling the truth about girls. The big ritual back then was the giving and receiving of Christmas cards. Every house you visited during the Christmas season would have Christmas cards all over the

P. S. If you were offended by anything in this article, I wasn’t talking to you, and if you do still send Christmas cards, where’s mine?

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Observations

Leaving Behind Nothing but Your Footprints On a long weekend with his family and close friend, a Makassar-based expat decides to travel to Samalona Island in South Sulawesi, a beautiful island with pristine, white sandy beaches and coral reef, which he observes being trampled on and destroyed by inconsiderate holiday-makers. By Simon J. Still

I had to get away for various personal reasons. I entertained a sickie, but I’m bound to my conscience, so sacrificed a day of leave. There’s a fair amount you can do with a long weekend in South Sulawesi. Toraja’s possible on overnight buses, though not so much for a family of four on a whim. There are the floating villages on Lake Tempe, but once was enough. Bira is five hours away with its islands, snorkelling and restaurants — but again, on contemplating paying for everyone in fuel, we passed. After some deliberation, the family and a good friend settled on an overnighter to Samalona Island, twenty minutes from the city docks. Samalona, little bigger than a football field, used to be our regular getaway. A quaint village huddled around a well, under a lush canopy; it boasted a wide beach, fresh coconuts, friendly locals and fish cooked over a bonfire. We used to pass out on the moonlit sand and be rudely woken by the sun creeping over the mountains, cursing hangovers and desperate to return to a familiar toilet. Alas, we stopped going to Samalona long ago. To make it attractive for day-trippers, the island was concreted over and adorned with tables and parasols. Big speakers went up so the monotonous sound of the tide, chickens and swaying palms could be countered by the more fulfilling din of drum'n’bass. Styrofoam jetties were extended for the city’s jet skiing jet set, leading to what was left of the reef being ground to lime. Inevitably, over time, nature has whittled Samalona down to a stub. In an attempt to save it, the locals built defences and a university project has been trying to regenerate the coral.

mid-afternoon we were getting our groove on. Mother-in-law was happy left with our 11-month old; brother-in-law was happy employing his new fishing kit with which, as ever, he failed to catch anything; friend was happy because she’d started drinking early and passed out; wife was happy because she was free to ignore paradise and focus on her Blackberry; and older daughter was happy because she went from being a nonswimmer to freely snorkelling out of her depth with no jacket. Because everyone else was so busy being so happy, I sizzled like a revolving wiener making sure my eldest daughter was safe and content in the sea. On a waning afternoon high tide, friend and I slapped on our own gear and went to investigate the drop off, and were very pleasantly rewarded. Some hundred metres out, just where the mashed and bleached shallows ended, a lot was growing back and smaller fish were in abundance. At the point where I usually lose my nerve and power doggy-paddle back to shore, I swam over an area of laid stones to stimulate growth and almost had a rare feeling of optimism towards humanity. That evening, we drank much and talked into the late hours about what a progressive place Indonesia was becoming. And then I was awoken by the heat of a new day. I cursed my hangover and pined for my toilet, which gave me nostalgia. It was set to be a stuttering start with my sore head in the gathering humidity. Luckily, the city folk arrived early to entertain us. We watched in hysterics as wife snapped photos of a group of men grappling with rented life-jackets, diving shoes and snorkelling

gear. They posed for obligatory selfies before asking their female companions to take group shots. They then entered the low tide, which came no deeper than their knees and actually attempted to swim. We boggled at what they were hoping to discover: plastic bags, a sandal? So, there they belly-crawled over the shattered remnants, intermittently standing as if nervous about being up to their knees, metres from the shore in lifejackets. Back on deck, we decided their paraphernalia was not for safety, but for looking cool on Facebook. And then another party arrived: six men in wetsuits, snorkels and lifejackets. We laughed until they wandered to where the coral was regenerating. For all their expensive accessories, not one swam. They just trampled. You could hear the crumpling of fragile life from the beach. Then more arrived, and then the jet skiers ploughed the drop off. And then the Europeans appeared in their Speedos and offered an interesting cultural side-by-side. The Makassar elite seemed to be saying, “Look at my expensive accessories. You can see my life is interesting!” The Europeans seemed more to be saying, “Look at my Speedos. You can see my testicles!” And that’s why we don’t go there anymore. As we fled Samalona, we realized the extent of the invasion. Dozens had arrived on the westward side and pitched tents.

Mellow groups playing guitars were competing with groups emitting infuriating phone music. Wind-blown litter was scuttling along the beach like crabs, even tumbleweed, and more boats were skidding ashore by the minute. After my rare moment of optimism for humanity, I was left with a darkly humorous observation: perhaps the Samalona day-trippers are actually at the cutting edge of coral reef conservation. For, when it comes to the environment, they truly know how to leave behind nothing but their footprints. Happy and considerate swimming out there (Speedos though?).

Google “Mining Bangka Island” for a much more poignant Sulawesi tale. The Bangka Conservation Fund (BCF) urgently needs your support to save Bangka Island from illegal mining that is threatening the fragile eco-system, traditional livelihoods and tourism. A mining company has bribed its way onto the island and bullied local people and its preparations are moving at an alarming rate. To help, please visit: www.betterplace.org/en/projects/23354in-the-heart-of-the-coral-triangle-anoutrageous-crime-is-taking-place

Simon J. Still is based in Makassar. Visit his websites: indonesia-truly-easier.webnode.com and cptsjkirk.wordpress.com

So, that was our plan: go on a quiet Friday, rent a hovel, see the reef and return early Saturday, before the selfie-obsessed hoards arrived. And it was good! As we’d rented a house, we were excused paying the usual charges, such as the tariff on the island’s communal toilet: shower — Rp.15,000, squat — Rp.10,000, and a tinkle — Rp.5,000. Day-trippers are also charged for any spot they claim and are spied on throughout their stay to see what can be added to their extortionate tab at the store. Luckily we’d come prepared and by

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Events

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Music

Cirque D’Colosseum 1st Anniversary 23 January 2015 Indonesia’s premier trance party, Cirque D’Colosseum, celebrates its f irst anniversar y w ith a hedonistic night to remember at the Colosseum Club in West Jakarta. The one and only ‘pride of Moldova’, A ndrew Rayel, hea d lines the event , which promises the most spectacular light show in the country. Book now! http://colosseum.id/events/ andrew-rayel/ Call 021-690-9999 or 08227000-1001 (BB pin 26360000) for sofa/table reservations.

rock, Lenny Kravitz. No doubt thrilling the crowds with his electric riffs, moves and choruses the world over on his Strut tour, Lenny is set to bring his special brand of devil-may-care charm to the Big Durian, to the delight of fans. Book now! http://variantentertainment.com/ Fashion

‘The Pitbull’ Tirta, who fights against MMA legend, American Jens ‘Lil Evil’ Pulver. Sure to be a knockout. http://www.kiostix.com

probing the issues on everyone’s lips for the archipelago in 2015 – will it be a new light or a false dawn? Book online. http://www. economistinsights.com/event/ indonesia-summit-2015

Networking

Seasonal

Java Jazz Festival 2015 6-8 March 2015 The jazz festival going strong in the capital since 2004 is back in March this year at the JIExpo in Kemayoran. Confirmed acts so far as usual include a mix of local and international musos, to name a few: the Benjamin Herman Quar tet, Blue Note Tokyo All Stars, Brad Mehldau, Courtney Pine, Harvey Mason, Hendrik Meurkens, Michael Lington, Akiko Tsuruga, Alain Caron, Jumanee Smith, Luca Carla & Chris Jarret, Warren Hill, and Jarrod Lawson. http:// www.javajazzfestival.com/2015/ ticket.php Buy 1 get 2 tickets with BNI at http://t.co/W6N6bOdzuS

Education

One Direction – On The Road Again Tour 25 March 2015 If your (or your teen daughter’s) nerves can stand it, the chance to bathe in the presence of the golden ones of pop will grace Jakarta in March. The beautifulhaired boys will rif le through their hits at Gelora Bung Karno Senayan. Expect copious macet, ear-shattering screams, and lots of fun. Selamat Datang, Harry and co.! www.1dindo.com Lenny Kravitz – Strut World Tour 2015 26 March 2015 Another major star is drawn to Indonesia’s burgeoning gig-going fanbase in March, in the shape of gorgeous American god of

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Sport & Health

Health

Arts

AWA Mardi Gras Celebration 31 January 2015 T h e A m e r i c a n Wo m e n s ’ Association of Jakarta brings to you a Mardi Gras extravaganza! Celebrate the season w ith a 3-course Cajun meal, welcome hurricane, beer, wine and Mardi Gras entertainment. A cash bar will be available and tickets are priced Rp.900,000 for members and Rp.1m for non-members. Email specialevents@awajakarta. org

Holi Colour Festival 15 February 2015 Holi is the Hindu festival of early spring, much beloved for its fun, frivolity and most of all, colour! This festival celebrates the end of winter and the victory of goodness via music and colour. Join the fun shooting water guns and powdered colour at your friends and family (all safe and harmless materials) or bring your own from home – don’t forget your goggles! Famous local DJs will provide the soundtrack as the night wears on. Located at Parkir Timur Senayan. www. kiostix.com

9 February 2015 The British Women’s Association of Ja k a r t a ex t end s a wa r m welcome to any and all new arrivals in our city. Professional guest speakers will cover health, security and other tips on settling down in Jakarta. Also a great chance to meet a nice group of people. Open to members and nonmembers. Email newcomers@ bwajakarta.org

IABC Members Gathering 25 February 2015 The Indonesia Australia Business Council will hold a gathering for members and non-members alike involved in bilateral business between Indonesia and Australia. The venue is still TBA but the event will be from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. and is usually very well attended. Cost: Rp. 250.000/person (Members), and Rp. 400.000/person (NonMembers). RSVP: functions@ iabc.or.id

Indonesia Summit 2015

14 February 2015 Mixed Martial Arts is another sporting trend gaining traction in the archipelago, and the Istora Senayan w ill host an extravaganza for enthusiasts in February. Thousands of fans can enjoy 10 boxing matches of world-class action, spearheaded by local hero and host Fransino

11 February 2015 Entitled ‘New Light or false daw n’, this event (from The Economist Event s, at the Shangri-La) will bring together leading voices from Indonesia’s ne w g over n ment , bu si ne s s c om mu n it y, a c a dem i a a nd international organisations for a frank and provocative discussion. Asking the big questions and

6-8 February 2015 This exhibition will revisit the extraordinary story of Indonesia’s national hero Prince Diponegoro (1785-1855), as presented through the eyes of classical painters, contemporary artists as well as the general public. A series of fringe events, such as panel discussions and workshops, will complement the exhibition, brought to fruition at the Galeri Nasional in Menteng. http://akudiponegoro.com/en/

Networking

BALI

Australia Day Luncheon

Holi Water Festival 7 March 2015 Carnaval Beach Ancol will play host to another Holi celebration in March, held by Sinna Entertainment. Similar waterand colour-based fun and frolics to be had, with dancing and music from local artists as well as Australian outfit Press Play. Go crazy! http://www.tiket.com/ tiket-holi-water-festival-2015 Family

Mochammad Toha Hasan Exhibition 19 January 2015 A solo e x h ibit ion f r om t he painter will reveal the vibrancy of everyday life. The exhibition is named ‘Symphony of Feeling’, and indeed Toha’s focus is to reveal, through unusual proportions and perspectives, the bonds of affection in humanity as observed through daily activities. A cultural gem. Ganesha Galler y, Four Seasons Kuta, T: 62 (361) 70-1010

26 January 2015 G’Day sheilas and ___, it’s time to celebrate all things Aussie with a rip-roaring luncheon at the d’Bulakan Resort in Ubud. For a mere Rp.150,000pp you can enjoy a 3-course set menu including soft drink, and toast to the partyloving antipodean nation into the afternoon. 12pm onwards, bring your partner. D’Bulakan Resor t , Ubud, ht t p://w w w. bulakanboutiqueresortubud. com/

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Sport & Health

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A Prince For All Seasons: Exhibition

5-14 March 2015 This is a 10 - day retreat for the purpose of rela xing and exploring the Balinese culture. Pa r t ic ipa nt s w i l l h ave t he beautiful opportunity of doing daily meditations, daily yoga with health coach Jennifer Moore, as well as enjoying bike rides along the rice paddies of Ubud and raw food classes with Avara Yaron, founder of Living Food Lab. This retreat is priced at £1,450 with a monthly payment plan available up on r e que s t . R e g i s t er by emailing healthcoachandcook@ gmail.com or v isiting w w w. healthcoachandcook.com.

Arts

BWA Presentation to Newcomers

World Education Festival 2015 27-28 February 2015 The W E Fe s t , or g a n i se d by AGOR A Indonesia and MSW Globa l, a ims to showc a se educational institutions (as well as selected companies from the private sector) from home and abroad. The aim is to help young prospective students and employees to make solid decisions to prepare themselves for the world of further study, and of a working life beyond. http://www. worldeducationfest.com Tel: +62 21 293 19384

the resort too. Find your inner goddess this spr ing! http:// gekkoretreats.com/holiday/ healthy-woman-is-a-happywoman/

ReTreat Yourself

Indonesia Fashion Week 26 February – 1 March 2015 With 32 fashion shows, 665 brands, and 1,920 outfits to see over four days, IFW is not to be missed by any fashionista worth their sartorial salt. The Jakarta Convention Centre will be taken over by international and local designers, retailers and more, to celebrate and showcase all that the growing Indonesian fashion industr y has to offer. http:// indonesiafashionweek.com/

with the characters and getting their fill of trivia and fun! The exhibit has already won favour with fans in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China – now it’s Jakarta’s turn! http://www. ancolbeachcity.co.id/

100 Doraemon Secret Gadgets Expo Until 8 March 2015 Fans of the cute cartoon cat can now get up close and personal to Doraemon’s world, in this amazing Expo held at the Ancol Beach City daily from 10am to 10pm until 8th March. There will be 100 displays featured and fans can take lots of photos, engaging

A Healthy Woman is a Happy Woman Retreat

The 90’s Festival @Bandung

7-14 March 2015 G ek ko Re t re at s pre sent s a program based on the Mulier Art of Health from European holistic healing expert Meri Bura. Yoga and nutrition-led, the course draws on the female archetypes hidden in all women, to ‘wake the goddess inside’ – from wife to seductress to amazon. Personal health evaluation and medical check-up included. The activities leave plenty of free time to enjoy

14 February 2015 Children of the 70s and 80s, rejoice! Reject Valentines’ Day and instead indulge in an evening of (somewhat recent) nostalgia at Bandung’s The Venue Hall, Eldorado. Featuring acts such as Sheila on 7, P Project and Java Jive, you can dance the night away enjoying the finest of the decade. Hair scrunchies and tracksuits obligatory. www.the90sfestival. com

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Learn Spanish at your place with a DELE-certified Spanish tutor from Spain. Most of my students come from International Schools (JIS and BIS). Please call me (Raúl) 082110502786. Email: unascartas@yahoo.com

Sutera Ha rbour Resor t is accepting applications from qualified applicants specialising i n h o s p i t a l i t y/c a t e r i n g , management, accounting, health, HR, driving, spa management, project development and others. If you possess a n excellent qualification and skills in the above, forward your detailed and updated resume to the email address, suteraharbouresort@ workmail.com for evaluation. All employment enquiries and advice should be directed ONLY to our HR department. G ener a l Ma n a ger R ole for Expatriates - attractive package Our client, multinational steel pipes and tubes trading company, is currently seeking General Manager to be placed in Indonesia Office. The company has more than 50 branches around the world, with its headquarter in Netherlands. The company will give an attractive package and benefit. Should you be interested in the opportunity, please feel free to forward your CV to Karina. saridewi@robertwalters.com. Looking for work Experienced Writer & Marketing Ma n: K ick of f 2015 w it h a sharper message to sell your product/service and shake up your competitors, permanently. Copywriting: Company profiles, A n nu a l r ep or t s , C or p or at e videos, Bio’s, Press releases, etc. Marketing Strategy, Branding, Socia l media planning & storytelling. Market research. Competitive rates. Excellent references. Tel: 0812 1070 111. Email: paulkanwar@gmail.com. A very trustworthy, hardworking, responsible, polite and mature driver with great skills in English is looking for work around Jakarta area. Has worked with expats for 16 years. Has experience with Oil and Multinational Companies. Able to adapt to various situations. A person that really loves to work. Contact 0857 8116 9110. Jakarta_Personal Assistant E ng l i sh Spe a k i ng Per sona l Assistant available. Experienced in travel ar rangement , f ilm production, etc. Recently working with Americans. Please contact: Rizhka (v.rizhka@gmail.com)

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Hello everyone! If you're looking for a private Bahasa Indonesia tutor in Jakarta/Bekasi, please feel free to contact me! I am a third year English literature student who currently teaches Indonesian for expats. I could help you in learning and improving Indonesian. I w ill teach you Indonesian based on your needs. The material for the lessons will be provided. Contact Ristiann +6285711952760. Terima kasih! Private Classical Piano Lesson for Children and Adults. Teacher willing to come to your place for the lesson (for South Jakarta area). Well experienced in teaching Piano for children, adults and music theory as well, also provides the ABRSM Examination which is Internationally certified. If you are interested, please contact 081317810789. Hi I am TheDy. I am an Indonesian teacher at one of the International schools in South Jakarta. If you need to learn Indonesian just contact me at 081808383342 or email me at tedy_yaks@yahoo. com. I will give you Indonesian lessons based on your needs. Thank you and see you. Bahasa Indonesia for Foreigners: home-tuition in Lippo Cikarang. Experienced tutor, communicative activity using handouts and flash cards combined with grammar and practice using text books. Well-structured syllabus that can be tailored based on the learner's needs. Tuition fee Rp.250,000 per hour for one learner. Contact me for available days and times on 085280561247. Expat Superiors, do you work with staff that need to improve their English? A trustworthy female who grew up in the U.S. and has been teaching in International companies for years can provide excellent var ious prog rams. Informal environment is also welcome. Have been teaching in a multinational company. Call 081584109845.

Learn BAHASA INDONESIA easy and fast for Foreigners/ Expatriates at your place/house/ office. Flexible time. Call: 0811 899864 / sinta.permadi@yahoo. com Polish lessons needed: Canadian seeking lessons in conversational Polish. In return I offer English/ F r e nc h le s s on s . No mone y involved. Please contact Chris at endlessrain@cbn.net.id Indonesian Language Private Teacher for Foreigners. Qualified, Native speaker, Flexible & Fun Learning. Jakarta & Tangerang. Rani +62 87884251512 /ranimcr@ hotmail.com Bahasa Indonesia lessons for expats living in South Jakarta, K u n i ng a n , C ou nt r y Wo o d , BSD, given by instructor with 20 years’ experience. Flexible S c h e d u l e . Pl e a s e c a l l Pa k Chairuman 08121037466 email chairuman1942@gmail.com

gardens. Contact 08818179121 team@mt-architect.com. 16 th FLOOR, 3-BED FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENT. 104 sq.m. G olf v iew. Third bedroom suitable for office. Two bathrooms, one en-suite with bathtub. Large fitted cupboards in main bedroom. Washer in Maid’s area with bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen, fridge, gas cooker with oven, microwave, small appliances and f it ted cupboards. Crockery, cutlery and utensils. Secure basement pa rk i ng. Fa c i l it ie s i nc lude swimming pools, fitness room, tennis courts. Opposite Kristal Hotel, walking distance to JIS, Hero, Starbucks and ATMs. All you need is your suitcases! Ava ilable Feb 2015. Min 6 months. USD 2,400/month. Phone: Merry 021-7592-4334. Email: mdanarti@gmail.com.

PROPERTY For Rent: 300 houses at Kemang, Cipete, Cilandak, Jeruk Purut, Pondok Inda h. Big Ga rden, S w i m m i ng Po ol, U$2500 U$7000. Phone: 0816859551 or 08170093366. For Rent: Sud i r ma n Tower Condominium (Aryaduta Suites Semanggi) 100sqm, 2+1 bedroom, 2+1 bathroom, fully furnished, lo c at e d i n Sud i r m a n A re a , surrounded by Kembang Goela restaurant, MRCCC hospital, Plaza Semanggi, SCBD, etc. Price is USD18,000/year. Fur ther information contact Yun (owner) in 0818122933/2756D41F, or yunfat_lie@hotmail.com.

S e n o p a t i To w n h o u s e A : Walking distance to Senopati’s restaurants. Minutes away from SCBD, Senayan, Kuningan & Kemang. High quality finishes & environmentally sustainable systems. Land: 126.5m Townhouse: 190 m. 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, 2 living, 1 dining, 1 study, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 4 bathrooms, 1 maid room, balcony, outdoor area, 2+carport, vertical

S e n o p a t i To w n h o u s e B : Walking distance to Senopati’s restaurants. Minutes away from SCBD, Senayan, Kuningan & Kemang. High quality finishes & environmentally sustainable systems. Land: 84.8 m2 Townhouse: 169.5 m 2. 3 levels, 4 bedrooms, 1 living, 1 dining, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 4 bathrooms, 1 maid room, balcony, outdoor area, carport, vertical gardens. Contact 08818179121 team@mtarchitect.com

Rental Apartment Kuningan City – Kintamani: Suit Embassy or Top Management. Brand New, Fully Furnished, Top Floor (39), 300 M2 +/-, Huge Living Room, 3 Bedrooms, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Studio, Maid’s Room, Security Parking. US$4,500 per month nego, min.12 Months. Call owner 0818 699424. No Agents. A n ic e hou s e av a i l a ble for Rent at Jl. Puri Mutiara VII, Kemang Selatan. Land area 600 sqm, building size 350 sqm. Downstairs: Master Bedroom

Non-Blending; Roasted Bean or Powder. $15 for 5 sachets of 10gr $24 for 100 grams $70 for 300 grams Shipment available. We provide also Bird Nest for health start from $120. Contact me: Laurencia 081 7699 7899. Painting, ceramic chinese jars, and a home for sale. Paintings by Hendra Gunawan. 2m-tall pair of china jars, follow ing the minimalist house 2 f loor, classic. House in east Bekasi, good investment, near highway. Below the market price, fast contact: 082111071447.

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Agency +62811961763, or e-mail: adjuarta@yahoo.com. Virtual visit: http://www.rumah.com/ listing-properti/disewa-rumahbagus-di-jl-laksana-blok-skebayoran-5621285

complete with a large changing room and Bathroom, 1 family Bedroom/Study room, large L iv i ng room, D i n i ng room w it h la r ge Pa nt r y. S er v ic e area includes Wet Kitchen, 2 Maid rooms, Laundry room, Garage and carport for 5 cars, Guard room. Pool with Gazebo, Garden and Terrace. Upstairs: 2 Family Bedrooms connected to large balcony. All bedrooms equipped with walk-in closet/ wardrobe and bathroom. Unfurnished condition. PLN electricity capacity 23KVA. Close to the International Schools in Kemang, Ampera and Cipete area. Suitable for expatriate family. Rent: USD3,900/month. Inquiry and appointment, call: Agus Djuarta ~ Padua Property Agency: +62 811 961 763, or e-mail: adjuarta@yahoo.com. Virtual tour: http://www.rumah. com/listing-properti/disewaluxury-house-in-puri-mutiarakemang-selatan-5497550

A Nice Tropical House available for Rent at Jl. Laksana III, Blok S, Kebayoran Baru. Land area 320 sqm, 2 storey Building ± 350 sqm with marble tiles. Downstairs: Master Bedroom with attached bathroom, Guest room, Powder room, large Living room, Dining room, Pantry and wet Kitchen, Garage for 2 cars. Terrace and small garden in the backyard. Large garden in front. Upstairs: 3 family Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Balcony, service area including 2 Maid rooms. F u r n i she d c ond it ion . PL N Elec tr icit y c apa cit y 10,600 VA . G o o d lo c a t ion ne a r b y Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD), Senopati and Kuningan area. Suitable for ex patr iate family and Staf f Embassy family. Asking Rent: USD3,000/month, minimum for 2 years lease. Inquiry and Open House by appointment, call: Agus Djuarta~Padua Property

Young growing Café/Restaurant/ Villas in Ubud, already ranked by Tripadvisor in the top 10% of 417 in Ubud, seeks an experienced Chef/Cook to control our kitchen. Our menu is both Indonesian and Western Cuisine. We can offer a very good contract for the right person. Must be an Indonesian Citizen. To arrange an interview, please call Teresa on 0813 3951 5700 or email kopikatsubud@ gmail.com SERVICES

A Nice Unit Apartment available for rent in Beverly Tower 9 th Floor, TB. Simatupang, Jakarta Selatan. 85 sqm, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, large Living room connected to Balcony, Dining room and Pantry. Service area include 1 Maid room, 1 Bathroom. Fully furnished condition. The Beverly Tower is located next door to the Jakarta International School, TB. Simatupang Jakarta S e l a t a n . Fa c i l it ie s i nc lude swimming pool, sauna, tennis and squash courts and children play ground. Asking Rent: USD1,600/ month, for 2 years minimum lease period. Inquiry and appointment, c a l l: A g u s D j u a r t a ~Pa du a Property Agency +62811961763, or e-mail adjuarta@yahoo.com. Virtual visit: http://www.rumah. com/listing-properti/disewaapartment-at-beverly-tower-tbsimatupang-5767205 FOR RENT/SALE: Hampton's Park Apt. Tower A, 7th Floor, Unit 7H. 58m2 (2 BR, 1 Bath) Furnished. Cit y v iew. Rent: $1300/month, Sale: Rp. 2M. CP: 087878010799/081380233399 (Ibu Mahmuda - Owner) FOR RENT: Hampton's Park Apt. Tower A, Ground Floor, Unit GFD. 80m2 (2 BR, 1 Bath, 1 Office, 1 Maid's Room + Bath) Furnished. Pool view. $1600/month. CP: 087878010799/081380233399 (Ibu Mahmuda — Owner)

Property Business Consultant, professional service. Pls call: 03613109567 Hp. 081805547666. OTHER FOR SA L E . Japa nese made step- up/step down transformer 110v>240v. 300 watts. 1 juta, Sanur, Bali. 081999571288. FOR SALE. Meissener electric current stabiliser with heav y battery, 4 outlets. 750,000, Sanur, Bali. 081999571288. Tiny brilliant diamond 0,016 ct colour F with international certificate, for nose or belly Button decoration. Call Sanur, Bali for good price. 081999571288. FOR SALE. Brilliant diamond 0, 3 3 c t c olou r G v v s2 w it h international certificate. Ideal lady's finger priced rp 9 juta, Sanur, Bali, 081999571288.

LOMBOK PROPERTY Beautiful Beachfront Land for Sale in Lux (Gangga) North West Lombok. 4822 sq. metres. Approx 48 Are. Certificate Hak Milik. The land is in corner of bay. Is presently being used as a coconut plantation. Price is 75,000,000 RP (neg) for 1 Are. Contact Adrian on 0816 187 6460.

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A very trustworthy, hardworking, responsible, polite and mature driver with great skills in English is looking for work around the Jakarta area. Worked with expats for 16 years. Experience with Oil and Multinational Companies. Able to adapt to various situations. A person that really loves to work. Contact 0857 8116 9110.

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