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Fishman, the social enterprise’s American founder, started the business with just US$100,000, and now provides jobs for 350 employees in East Bali’s remote Ban Village. Turn to page 20 for the full story.

We’ve got some interesting reads for you this issue. I’m sure anyone who follows the news has noticed the recent onslaught against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in Indonesia. We investigate whether these recent attacks are an attempt to distract the public from real serious issues such as corruption and terrorism. Heru Nainggolan explores on page 6.

In Outreach, Hans Rooseboom is a busy bee, visiting a honey farm in Cibubur, West Java. He learns why bees are an integral part of our ecosystem; a staggering third of the food we consume comes from plants which are pollinated by bees – without them, these crops would not be produced.

In Lifestyle, our Clandestine Critic goes undercover in search of the truth at one of Jakarta’s restaurants du jour, Olivier. We also travel into the depths of the Kalimantan rainforest with Stephanie Brookes and her husband, photographer David Metcalf, in search of orangutans and other curious jungle creatures. Definitely one trip to tick off the bucket list.

We do hope you enjoy and we wish you a Happy Easter to all who celebrate – and do enjoy the long weekend ahead!

founder, Brenda Ritchmond, to learn about her journey and what the future has in store for her real food brand.

Those in Bali conscious about eating healthy and organic foods will mostly likely have visited one of the Bali Buda stores and cafes. We are very lucky this issue to meet the health food store’s

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Still in Bali, we meet the founder of East Bali Cashews, a nutty business that’s taken the country by storm. Find out how Aaron

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Contents 06

Feature Story

Indonesia's Anti-LGBT Sentiments are Diverting Attention from the Problems at Hand

Expat Business Featured Hammer to Fall

Business Profile Tax-Free Paradise: Lotte Duty Free Indonesia

Laws & Legalities The Phenomenon of the KITAP

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Expat Lifestyle Food and Drink The Clandestine Critic: Olivier Travel Orangutan Adventure

Scams in the City For Worse

Meet the Expat Brenda Ritchmond: Real Food by Real People

Expat Outreach

Meet the Expat Nuts About Cashews: Meet Aaron Fishman

The Environment Honey Bee Honey: Beekeeping in Cibubur

Worthy Causes Open Data to Make Huge Social Impacts in Indonesia

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Announcements For the Macet Mind Observations Indonesian Critters Events Business Directory Classifieds

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Indonesia’s Anti-LGBT Sentiments are Diverting Attention from the Problems at Hand Indonesia’s sudden uproar of anti-LGBT sentiment could be a tactic used by the government to divert public attention away from the nation’s real problems. BY HERU NAINGGOL AN

ndonesia, the country with the world’s largest Muslim population, is experiencing an intense public debate about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. The conversation is permeating business, politics, and the media in Jakarta, with public figures making audacious claims and bold accusations towards the archipelago's LGBT groups. The issue entered the media spotlight in late January after Higher Education Minister Muhammad Nasir warned LGBT organizations to stay off university campuses, accusing them of undermining the country’s “standards of values and morals”. The minister’s statement was promptly followed up with public support from one senior official after another. High-ranking government members began going on record, expressing disgust and loathing of homosexuality in Indonesia. Yuddy Chrisnandi, the man in charge of state administrative reforms, said people who identify themselves as LGBT in Indonesia should be prohibited from becoming civil servants. The nation’s hardline Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu recently said the influence of the gay community was "a threat". He added that fighting such a threat was similar to “a kind of modern warfare”. The government shut down a slew of websites, and ordered TV programmes depicting the lives of gay people off the air. It also demanded all instant messaging apps remove same-sex emoticons, like men holding hands and the rainbow flag, symbolic of gay pride. Those that did not comply would likely face a ban in the country. Debates surrounding LGBT issues are not new in the archipelago. In 2013, Canadian gay rights activist and liberal Muslim Irshad Manji faced outcry from other hard-line groups during her visit to Indonesia. In South Jakarta, at the launch of her book Allah, Liberty and Love: The Courage to Reconcile Faith and Freedom, dozens of locals showed up to stage a protest. Protesters said they rejected the author because she openly identified herself as a lesbian. They claimed her belief that Islam should accept homosexuality was “unacceptable”.

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That incident, however, did not trigger harsh statements about the LGBT community from the government. So why only now are Indonesian policy makers vehemently condemning the LGBT community in public? “First, it might be because of the lack of information within the government,” says a local gay rights activist who goes by the name Hartoyo. “Second, it might be because there is a perception that proLGBT support is growing stronger in Indonesia. People understand it more, and it is perceived by some as a threat.” Hartoyo tells Indonesia Expat there is also the possibility that LGBT issues are being used by the government merely as a scapegoat to divert public attention. “The government might have other interests, such as using the LGBT issue as a diversion from other [more pressing] issues, or perhaps it's looking to gain

political support from certain parties,” says Hartoyo, who is the founder of One Voice, a group advocating for the rights of gay and bisexual men in Indonesia. “The state must have known that what we are doing is to strengthen democracy, make Indonesia a more just state, and uphold human rights because they have the state intelligence agency [BIN],” says Hartoyo. “But they also know that the public cannot accept LGBT communities yet.” The government likely sees this as an opportunity to shift the public’s focus toward LGBT issues instead of allowing it to remain on other pressing problems, he adds. While some civil servants clearly have no qualms bashing homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgender individuals in the media, other officials who support LGBT rights might find it more difficult to voice their opinions.

Hartoyo says, “I am sure that the government [in general] is on our side, but it’s hard for them to speak out because if they do, then it could create chaos internally. Those who use the LGBT issues as a scapegoat are waiting for the president to make a comment.” Hartoyo thinks President Jokowi is among those who support equal rights for the LGBT community. “I believe Jokowi agrees with what we’re doing, but he is facing a dilemma because he doesn’t have strong political power like former Indonesian president Abdurrahman Wahid [who was a strong advocate of pluralism]. Therefore, it’s hard for him to make a comment [on LGBT issues],” explains Hartoyo. “If the government truly believes that we are evil and spreading propaganda, then surely I wouldn’t still be alive right now.” Although it sounds like a borderline conspiracy theory, it is conceivable that

Heru Nainggolan is a Jakarta-based freelance writer and journalist that's been covering a variety of issues since 2011. For more information, visit www.ContentCollision.co

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LGBT issues are indeed being used as a tool by the government to distract the public from important issues like corruption scandals, Jakarta’s slowing economy, or the nation’s vulnerability to Islamic radicalization and terrorism. Regardless, Hartoyo says he is glad the controversy at least brings LGBT issues to the forefront of the public’s attention. “I like the fact that this issue is acknowledged as an important issue so much that it can be used as a scapegoat. The important thing is that the debate is happening,” suggests Hartoyo, adding that he believes Indonesian society will gradually move towards LGBT acceptance. National Commission of Human Rights Commissioner Nur Khoiron, meanwhile, says the recent hostility towards the LGBT community has turned Indonesia’s fight for equal rights into an uphill battle.

...the recent hostility towards the LGBT community has turned Indonesia’s fight for equal rights into an uphill battle.

“It’s clear that the fight in the future will get more difficult. We have to work even harder and it all depends on how the state [can become] more aware,” Khoiron tells Indonesia Expat. “This awareness can only come if they know that LGBT people should be protected, and this is the mandate from the constitution. If the state apparatus has the right understanding of the constitution, then this situation can be fixed.” According to the commission’s research in 2015, people in Indonesia who identify themselves as part of the LGBT community

have increased difficulty receiving fair treatment when it comes to the work environment, healthcare, and legal services. It also found that the media played a large role in helping the public understand LGBT issues further. Yuyun Wahyuningrum, senior advisor on ASEAN and Human Rights at the Human Rights Working Groups, says the government and society at large should look at the LGBT community in a more positive light if Indonesia wants to be taken seriously by other nations. “I want Indonesia to be a country which respects an individual based on his or her contribution to society, not on his or her sexual orientation. The government has no business in managing someone’s sexual orientation. But if someone is sick and he or she is not being treated, then it’s the government’s business,” says Wahyuningrum. She also urges locals to take a look at positive contributions the LGBT community has made to Indonesian society. “I am very disappointed with the public’s response [and the idea that] homosexuality is a contagious disease,” says Wahyuningrum. “The WHO has long stated that homosexuality is not a disease and is not contagious. I’ve had a lesbian friend for more than 20 years, but does it mean that I am turning into a lesbian? Of course not.”

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EXPAT BUSINESS FEATURED

Hammer to Fall BY SIMON PITCHFORTH

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to bring out the legal eagles for a look at expatriate matters

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Simon will be done with dinner when he’s had his dessert.

What with various cable TV channels imploring those with a few million bucks kicking about to invest in ‘Amazing Indonesia’ or whatever clunky slogan is being ill-advisedly pressed into service this month, perhaps it's time to take a look at some of the legal issues facing foreigners living here. Obviously, Indonesian law can prove confusing for Indonesia's merry band of laugh-a-minute expatriates, a situation which isn't helped by the contradictory signals that have been sent out over the last couple of years, as a reformist president butts heads with some pretty powerful forces of reactionary nationalism. Moreover, the Joko Widodo administration is currently issuing economic-policy package after economic-policy package in a bid to breathe a bit of life into the Republic of Indonesia's moribund boondocks, and the whole political, economic and legal landscape seems to be on somewhat unstable ground at the moment. The net upshot of all of this uncertainty seems to be that foreign citizens living in Indonesia have started to become a tad frustrated, as mendacity and political chicanery flip-flops the country's powerbrokers from side to side. On the one hand, foreign investment is being actively encouraged and foreign citizens are even being advised to own property in the country. On the other hand, many work visas have been reduced from a year to only six months in length, while foreign teachers are jailed for ten years for the use of ‘magic stones’. So without further ado, let us have a little look at how recent laws and regulations are shaping up, with the tacit acknowledgement that there is not often a very strong correlation here between what the law says and what actually happens in real life. First up can I just say a big thank you to my friends down at Hukum Online for their sterling help with this whirlwind tour through some of the murkier corners of the Indonesian legal system. This time around, we are putting property ownership in the spotlight, an issue of relevance to many expatriates here. So,

The Joko Widodo administration is currently issuing economic-policy package after economic-policy package in a bid to breathe a bit of life into the Republic of Indonesia's moribund boondocks.

let's get down to brass tacks. Government Regulation No. 103 of 2015 on the Ownership of Property by Foreign Nationals Domiciled in Indonesia aims to offer legal certainty to foreign citizens who are in possession of valid residency permits. However, a number of limitations still have to be observed. The 2015 regulation states that foreign nationals who live or invest in Indonesia may acquire property under the right-touse (hak pakai) land-title classification. Articles 2 and 6 of the regulation state that foreign citizens can own such titles for 20 years, which can be extended by another 20 years (the previous limit was a total of 25 years). Moreover, the 2015 regulation also makes it clear that property owning foreigners can bequeath right-to-use titles to their heirs in the event of their deaths. However, regional administrations are likely to become involved in the implementation of the 2015 regulation, which could complicate things significantly. Moreover, many politicians here ultimately see the 2015 regulation as running counter to the spirit of land reform, while others see the regulation as not offering foreign citizens much in the way of anything new. Disputes which arise between spouses of different nationalities are also likely to prove a thorny issue, as the new regulation states that any property owned by mixedmarriage couples does not constitute joint matrimonial property which must

be proven through a notarized prenuptial agreement. The Indonesian Advocacy Team for Mixed Marriages (Tim Advokasi Perkawinan Campuran Indonesia) has raised a number of concerns in this regard. Firstly comes the issue of asset-separation agreements held between spouses and whether or not such documents will be required when purchasing or selling property. This presents a potential problem, as notaries currently refuse to deal with marital transactions involving foreign citizens. Secondly, there is currently a lack of clarity surrounding the issue of the validity periods of any asset-separation agreements. Whether agreements drawn up with notaries now apply retroactively or not is the question here. And thirdly, the regulatory framework to be used in drawing up asset-separation agreements also remains unclear. Should the 1974 Marriage Law be used, or should the Indonesian Civil Code or another regulation be employed? This is an important question, as it determines whether asset-separation agreements, as referred to in prenuptial agreements, can only be drawn up prior to marriage or whether they can be drawn up after marriage, which would involve the freedom-of-contract principle and registration with a court. The Indonesian Advocacy Team for Mixed Marriages is currently seeking further clarification on these matters from the Minister of Law and Human Rights.

The 2015 regulation on property has the potential to offer legal certainty for mixed-marriage couples, but only if it is implemented clearly and in a way which deals with these important issues. The 2015 regulation is also unclear as regards the price, land size and amount of property which can ultimately be acquired by foreign citizens. The fear is that this lack of clarity may lead to land becoming the object of financial speculation, or to a potential housing bubble developing. Indonesian notaries and land-deed officials (PPAT - Pejabat Pembuat Akta Tanah) are also being urged to thoroughly examine any land-title registrations, so as to avoid any potential breaches of the law and violations of the right-to-use limitation for foreigners looking to own property in Indonesia. Specifically, the country's Core Agrarian Law expressly prohibits any transfer of ownership by parties who are not the legitimate holders of property-ownership titles (and foreign citizens are strictly barred from taking possession of freehold, right-to-exploit and right-to-build titles). If a foreign citizen wants to secure an official deed from a PPAT as regards the sales of an inherited property, then it is better to convert the title of the property to right-to-use in advance. Sales-and-purchase deeds (Akta Jual Beli - AJB) can then be drawn up before a notary, and this is to be followed by changing the title’s ownership to the name of its buyer. After that, the local buyer is allowed to keep the right-to-use title or convert it into a freehold title. This method costs more, however the results will be above board and comply with the law, which ultimately states that land obtained by foreign citizens under a right-to-exploit or right-to-build title must be transferred or sold to a local party within one year, otherwise it will seized by the state.

For more information on these issues and more, point your web browser at: en.hukumonline.com

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EXPAT BUSINESS BUSINESS PROFILE

Tax-Free Paradise

Lotte Duty Free Indonesia BY ANGEL A RICHARDSON

Lotte Co., Ltd. is a multinational food, chemicals and shopping corporation, which is South Korea’s eighth largest business conglomerate. Their duty free division entered Indonesia in 2012, headed up by Yoon Hyun Cheol, who has worked for Lotte for 20 years in various departments, including merchandise, human resources, logistics, and strategy projects. For the last three years, Mr. Yoon has been running Lotte Duty Free Indonesia in Jakarta. Turning over €3.535 billion in 2014, Lotte Duty Free is a major contender on the global travel retail market.

people want to come to Indonesia to see the culture and to study, and many Indonesians go to Korea to experience Korean culture and to study, too. How many stores do you have in Indonesia today? Lotte Duty Free first entered Indonesia in January 2012 with a 880-square metre store at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport’s Terminal 2, followed by the opening of its first duty free shop in downtown Jakarta, at Lotte Shopping Avenue, which spans 5,500 square metres. What does your domestic duty free store offer shoppers? We started in 1980 with the first Lotte Duty Free shop in Korea, and we have since opened stores in Russia, Singapore, Japan, Guam, and Indonesia. For Indonesian people, domestic duty free is the right place to find nice treats to bring to their family or friends abroad, while also experiencing a new concept of duty-free shopping in a downtown mall without time restrictions or having to worry about missing flights. Why has Lotte found Indonesia such an interesting market to enter? Indonesia has strong potential and resources, a large population with such beautiful cultural diversity, and a land rich with natural resources. The Indonesia market is very strong, particularly Jakarta, because it has a big population with a strong purchasing power and it is the centre of business activities. Indonesians are always keeping up with global trends in fashion, beauty, and food. Indonesia has a lot of interest in Korean culture, and is excited to know more about Korea’s products and services.

How would you describe the KoreaIndonesia business relationship? I think we have three correlations. First is the government, which has built a great diplomatic cooperation and communication. Second is industry relations; both Korea and Indonesia have always had good cooperation in industry which has helped Indonesia’s growth. And the third is personal relations – we have cooperated in raising the quality of human resources through conducting exchanges between Korean and Indonesian students and workers. The proof is that Korean

What is the history behind the founding of Lotte Duty Free? The first duty-free store operated in 1946 in a harbour in Iceland, while the modern concept of a duty-free airport started in 1959 in France to engage more exportimport activity, as well as give more value to foreign money through the tourism industry. In Korea itself, shops that sell imported goods first opened in 1964. It started with only government companies, then in the

1980s private companies such as Lotte made a breakthrough in this business to give more value to foreign money while giving consistent contributions to the tourism industry. At first, it was quite a struggle to open a duty-free shop since it is hard to obtain a license from the government, who have strict examinations and will only give a license to the best company. Today, duty-free is a popular business with a competitive market. How is the shopping mechanism at Lotte Duty Free at Lotte Shopping Avenue? Make sure to bring your passport and flight ticket before visiting the store. Choose your items, enjoy promotions, and save up to 20 percent. The customer will receive a Bill of Exchange afterwards; please keep it and show it to pick up the purchased goods at Soekarno-Hatta Airport Lotte Duty Free in Terminal 2 before departing. What is your company’s mission? Wherever you travel, we’ll be there. That is our goal: becoming the best luxury shopping destination for worldwide travellers. We value unstoppable services to satisfy Lotte customers around the world. As the President Director, what makes up the majority of your workload? The most important thing in management is communication with co-workers. Whenever I have the chance, I like to share with my employees so they will know easily what we have to do together and which direction we will go in. Also I encourage them with operational management and ways to achieve its goals, building synergy in all departments, as well as making Lotte Duty Free the best place to work. What challenges do you face in your industry? Other duty-free and tax and refund shops. Also other stores that offer competing prices and discounts, and the preference of local Indonesians to shop in duty-free stores abroad.

BUSINESS SNIPPETS

Indonesia could replace Thailand as main automotive-production hub in Asean STRONG EVIDENCE suggests that Indonesia could replace Thailand as the main automotive-production hub in ASEAN, according to Ipsos Business Consulting. SOURCE

THE NATION

Last year, the production gap between Thailand and Indonesia was around 810,000 units, but by 2020, the difference is forecast to be 465,000 due to an increase in plant utilization in Indonesia. At present, Indonesia has an installed production capacity of close to 2 million vehicles, but was only utilising around 62 percent of this capacity in 2015. If the utilization rate remains the same, Indonesia should need further investment of up to US$2.6 billion for new or expanded plant capacity to close the gap. 10

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"The evidence is clear that in terms of the trend in vehicle production output, policy development, and improvements in infrastructure, [Indonesia] continues towards increasing capacity, increasing domestic consumption and increasing export volumes,” said Markus Scherer, global automotive-sector leader at Ipsos Business Consulting. With an output of 1.1 million units last year, Indonesia was the second largest auto producer in the ASEAN region, after Thailand. And even though domestic car sales slumped by 16 percent last year to the

In July 2015, The Moodie Report, the famous worldwide travel retail news, ranked Lotte Duty Free as a Global Top 3 Duty-Free Shop with a total turnover of €3.535 billion in 2014.

Are you noticing a shift in the way people shop? Now people are looking for the easiest and fastest ways to shop. That’s why online businesses are growing very fast. In Indonesia we can’t compete that, but we have our strong advantage by giving a different kind of shopping experience. We will also build a strong relationship with customers to feel comfortable and satisfied to shop. What is the main item that shoppers purchase at your store? We provide the best selection of liquor and tobacco, also premium wines from Europe, Africa, America, and Australia. But since we have a customer allowance for alcohol, the bestselling items are cosmetics and perfumes. Some of the products we sell are not available in regular retail stores, for instance we are the only store to carry Chanel duty-free cosmetic products in Indonesia. How are your two stores managed? We have the same management for both our airport and downtown shops. The difference is only that our downtown shop is located in a ‘Bounded Area’ of duty-free goods, which allows customers to take their purchased goods home before departure to the airport. Can you tell us more about Lotte Duty Free’s accomplishments? In July 2015, The Moodie Report, the famous worldwide travel retail news, ranked Lotte Duty Free as a Global Top 3 Duty-Free Shop with a total turnover of EUR3.535 billion in 2014. The record consists of sales from Korea, Jakarta, Singapore, Guam, and Japan stores, and online sales. This year we will expand more, opening stores in Japan and Bangkok.

lowest level since 2011, sales figures reached 1.1 million, compared with 799,000 in Thailand. The automotive industry has become an important pillar of Indonesia's manufacturing sector in recent years, and the outlook is bright. At least three automotive companies are eager to invest a combined Rp.21 trillion to expand production capacity this year. Historically, Indonesia has not been as successful as Thailand at building its export markets, exporting only 23 percent of its domestic production in 2015 compared with Thailand's 55 percent.

Do you have any special promotions on at the moment? At the end of March we’re planning to have another Night Sale Promotion that offers up to 80 percent discount. Have you any special events planned? We have our regular exhibition in our store named Gallery at Lotte Duty Free as an appreciation of local art and photography talents. Also we have annual gatherings for our VIP members. What are you most proud of achieving in your career in retail so far? When our downtown Jakarta store first opened, our Cosmetics Zone won the ‘Best New Store 2013’ prize from Duty Free News International. Lotte Duty Free achieved twice the market share from only 20 percent of the retail space at Jakarta Airport. We contribute to society through a social book donation programme in celebration of World Book Day on April 23, inviting everyone to donate their book and drop it by our stores. The books are distributed to children in various regions of Indonesia. We strive to have an active social responsibility programme in the future. Even though there will always be competitors, in 5-10 years Lotte Duty Free will be one of the world’s most important travel retail stores. I have tried to conduct new regulations to develop Lotte Duty Free as a best business and working place for employees. I believe I will able to contribute in supporting growth and increase Indonesia’s economic sector. Thank you, Mr. Yoon.

However, the latest Ipsos report highlights that even in the absence of significant export success at present, Indonesia has huge domestic growth potential, ensuring that investors can reliably expect a solid baseline in sales growth if they are appropriately positioned in the market. Douglas Cassidy, Indonesia country head at Ipsos Business Consulting, stated: "Global automotive players who do not yet have a significant production base in Indonesia will increasingly be asking whether they are positioned to gain market share in an ASEAN market, and whether they can defend their existing market share as other companies look to expand in Indonesia and Asia. issue 162 Indonesia expat

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EXPAT BUSINESS LAWS & LEGALITIES

The Phenomenon of the KITAP (A blessing in disguise and the final gateway to Indonesia)

There is much to say and much being said about the KITAP (Kartu Izin Tinggal Tetap), the Permanent Stay Permit for foreigners living in Indonesia. It is relatively well known, but mostly misunderstood and/or misinterpreted. This article tries to clear the air around this KITAP which, after all hurdles are taken, is actually your license to enjoy remarkable Indonesia permanently.

and obtain that IMTA. In such cases the company will become the sponsor for just the work permit only, while the Indonesian spouse will remain the sponsor for the KITAP. So despite many denials, one can work when having a KITAP.

The Indonesian Immigration Law no. 6 of 2011 rules the KITAP in a few paragraphs only, where it explains who (no. 54) and when you qualify (no. 60), how long it is valid (no. 59) and who is given a right to work (no. 61). But how long does it take to get it, what are the benefits, and what does it cost? Over the years the questions and answers regarding the KITAP process have lead to a quite complete view of this phenomenon.

If the Expat is being appointed as a director of a company he automatically has the right to work and doesn’t need article 61. The deed or Articles of Association, mentioning his position, is enough to get him a work permit. • If one can choose between the company or the spouse as the sponsor of the KITAP, the spouse is preferred; in cases of employment issues you might lose the IMTA, but you keep the KITAP.

• Who qualifies for a KITAP? - The Expat (spouse) who is married to an Indonesian national - The Investor or main shareholder of Indonesian companies (PT. PMA) - The Top Employees of a company, in general the Directors and Commissioners - The Retiree (55+), who wants to stay and get really old in Indonesia - The Former Indonesian Citizen, who wants to regain his old citizenship

• When do they qualify for the KITAP? The spouse as soon as the marriage has passed two years and after getting the KITAS first! Investors, top employees and retirees after they obtained a KITAS for three consecutive years. The former Indonesian qualifies immediately.

• How long is a KITAP valid? The period is five years and if the status of the expat doesn’t change, it will automatically be extended after those five years and one only need to apply again. (Note: In the event the marriage has lasted ten years, the KITAP continues for life, even when divorced after ten years!)

• Do you have the right to work? Based on article 61 of the Immigration Law, only the spouse sponsored KITAP holder has the right to work and this is clearly stipulated. The law wants the Expat to be able to earn a living for his family. • The Expat can choose to work as a sole entrepreneur (and avoid the hassle and dazzle of the IMTA, the work permit) or decide to work for a company as an employee

• What about the Expat director married to an Indonesian national?

• How do you get the KITAP? I. If you are eligible, by first gathering all required documents/attachments (see below). This is already a major hurdle since many documents appear not to be valid anymore or even not available yet. Several government institutions need to be visited to obtain the right documents. II. The second step is the actual submission of the KITAP application and attachments with Immigration and visit the three levels of Immigration Local (Kanim), Regional (Kanwil) and National (Dirjen) on the way. III. The KITAP process demands a third step. One must obtain a local police registration (STM) and an ID card (KTP) with the local City Hall.

• If the company acts as sponsor (for the Investor, Director or Commissioner): 1) Passport 2) KITASs, IMTAs, SKTT of last three years 3) Deed and Ministerial Approval 4) Tax ID 5) Tax ID and KTP of Indonesian HR manager 6) Business registration 7) Business License 8) Yearly report of employees (WLK) 9) Companies Foreign Workers Employment Plan (RPTKA) 10) DPKK funds payment proof (the yearly US$1,200) 11) Work permit (IMTA)

• How long does it take? If all the required documents are submitted, only 8 to 12 weeks for a standard case. A standard case is a case where all required documents (see above!) are available. It is actually an almost automatic and smooth process if all attachments needed are present.

• What are the benefits of the KITAP?

• Which documents are needed? Lots of them! In general the following paperwork is needed: • If the spouse acts as the sponsor: 1) Passport 2) Kitas card 3) Current Civil registrations (STM, SKTT) 4) Marriage documents (certificate, books, registrations) 5) ID of Indonesian spouse 6) Family card of the spouse 7) Letter of Domicile (LOD) 8) Sponsor and request letters 9) Request letter for change KITAS to KITAP 10) Application form (Note: In the event there is no spouse sponsored KITAS yet, this needs to be obtained first)

• A five-year valid stay permit • A two-year valid MERP (the travel permit) • An Indonesian ID (KTP, 5 years valid) • An Indonesian driver’s license (SIM, 5 years valid) • Obtain bank accounts, credit cards and even loans • Get local prices, when booking a 4-5 star hotel

• How much does it cost? To give an indication for the whole KITAP process for a standard case: I. Rp.40.500,000 based on a marriage, former citizenship or for a retiree II. Rp.45.000,000 based on a company sponsorship. These prices include all government dues and agency fees. The various formalities agencies carry all different prices. Depending on the availability of the documents needed, to be able to submit an application that will be approved, the price can be increased.

The information given above is based on the experience of having completed hundreds of successful KITAP applications. ABOUT THE PERMIT HOUSE The Permit House commenced operations providing the KITAP and has expanded into a full authorized formalities agency, handling all visas, permits and other documentation required by expats to stay, live and work in Indonesia. The Company founders are expats and have endured the processes first hand.

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Phone : 021-79195805 / 7987589 Email : info@thepermithouse.com Website : www.thepermithouse.com

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EXPAT LIFESTYLE FOOD AND DRINK Our Clandestine Critic has dined all over the world, everywhere from threeMichelin starred restaurants in Monaco to street stalls in Shanghai – so this discerning palate has pedigree. The quest for truth and the elimination of mediocrity in Indonesia’s emerging dining scene is finally here!

OLIVIER

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I could make a daft pun about the infamous coffee at Olivier – and easily work that joke into yet another article – but our Clandestine Critic would like to discuss the finer points of the other beverages available; and would you believe there are many! It was a busy Saturday night, well at least according to the security guard at the entrance, who waved away potential diners daring to enter without a reservation. Luckily for our group, we had booked in advance. Upon arrival, I noticed previous changes to the booking were not noted in the reservation log. The three languid hostesses were quite accommodating and genteel, if not a bit vacuous in repose and response. If one strayed too far from the standard welcome exchange, the improvisation proved difficult to manage. One simple question was answered with a resounding, “Huh?” Good thing we arrived ahead of our booking to sample some of the finery at the bar whilst they rearranged our table. Obscured by a looming wall that served to separate the bakery from the main restaurant, one side of Olivier was impressively dapper, decked in 1920s-style décor that is popular around Jakarta’s elite dining scene. Elegant details abound from cushy, private booths to the gilded bar stools. However, at the other end of the main dining room, there was an air of conservatory madness where an explosion of ferns hung from walls and ceiling. It was like two completely different spaces; a slightly incongruous split. On this evening, there were many beautiful young patrons to detract from the potted décor – smoking cigarettes and sipping beverages, with the Vietnamese coffee being one of the most popular to adorn tables. The impressive sound system made conversation a bit challenging

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throughout the evening, and it pains me to admit our well-heeled group appreciated the intermittent smooth jazz songs that provided some aural respite. We were delightfully surprised by the cocktails and barmen who deftly swished, muddled and poured their creations into gorgeously detailed chalices. Olivier’s signature cocktails were as good as any experienced in Jakarta. My predilection for the tart and refreshing led me to the Jade Gimlet, which was a charming combination of every flavour profile I enjoy: green apple, celery, lime and gin. The Sladzky was redolent of the same raspberry Lip Smacker I used to incessantly smear across my lips as a youth. Even now, I am unsure how to feel about a drink that tastes like flavoured lip balm, but I have to give credit to the skill of those who created this unique concoction. All in all, great success was had sampling the bar menu. Expectations rode high for dinner. The menu was a schizophrenic mix of Italian, French, American, Vietnamese and modern Asian. Unfortunately, this encyclopaedia of cuisines did little to satisfy our appetites. Service was adequate except for a few blunders – when presented with a 2-for-1 happy hour special, I would expect it to be for the correct days on which it was offered, and not rescinded after everyone had already ordered their drinks. To their credit, there were some ‘Happy Hour’ discounts taken off our cocktail orders at the end of the meal, but they were not the same as stated by our server, nor were we given notice of the discount. I am always a bit disappointed to encounter genuinely willing and friendly wait staff only to be let down by their lack of knowledge, training and awareness for a quality dining experience. Everything that arrived was edible with some dishes unexceptional in details. The fish sauce in the nuoc cham that

accompanied the Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls was overpowering – a little more fresh lime juice and palm sugar would do quite nicely for balance. No one desires a mouthful of plain fish sauce. The 72-hour Brisket Wagyu Brisket seemed like a winner on paper – I envisioned juicy and tender sliced brisket. What I received, however, was a few thin slices of dry and stringy beef drenched in a pool of overwhelmingly vinegary BBQ sauce. The only redeemable part of the dish was the excellent potato wedges. Fried crisp, not greasy, with fluffy-interior potato goodness; I could have eaten an entire bowl of the Cajun-seasoned potatoes washed down with a couple of pints of lager, but this occasion did not call for such antics, unfortunately. In fact, if the only excitement generated on a plate of food is the fancy fries, then the kitchen has bigger issues with which to contend. The Hainan-style Risotto has been a dish popular with food bloggers and diners, and although savoury, there was nothing about it that resembled a proper Hainan chicken rice plate. The only similarities were that both contained chicken and rice. The flavour of this dish was much more powerful, with the kitchen lending a heavier hand in aromatics and salt. Traditional Hainan chicken rice is all about the mellow chicken essence infused into fluffy rice, with succulent poached chicken and a top note of ginger from the dipping sauce. At Olivier, the chicken was pan-roasted with crisped exteriors, and the risotto was creamed with a very heavily seasoned chicken stock. Perhaps it would have better served this dish to be renamed something closer to its Franco-Italian roots or, better yet, stay true to the original dish and ease off on some of the seasoning and poach or confit the meat instead.

Roasted Duck Breast with kecap manis and daikon pickles, and the Steak au Poivre. The duck breast was cooked beautifully mediumrare, and was accompanied with a heady sweet soy sauce. Say what you will about this ubiquitously sweet condiment, it does pair very well with a good piece of duck. The pickled daikon slices lifted the dish, and it provided a peek into what genius Olivier could do with modern Asian cuisine. In addition, the steak presented a strip of juicy sirloin with a delectable pepper-cream sauce; the lick-your-plate-clean variety. The explosion of French pâtisseries and boulangeries in Jakarta over the past few years has raised the bar high for dessert. Our server arrived at the end of the meal with a sample of each available that evening. It would have been a nice service touch except that some of the explanations were limited by our ability to communicate in depth. What looked like a mango mousse was indeed just that. In these instances, a written menu with adequate description for each diner would have been better. The one dessert worth tasting is the Valrhona Chocolate Fondant, a bitter chocolate confection with cognac ice cream. Otherwise, forget about the desserts, ask for the drinks menu and order a nightcap.

Killer cocktails! Cheque Please! (For 2 people) Drinks: Rp.260,000 (208,000 after happy hour discount) Food: Rp.673,000 Service: 10% PJK Restaurant Tax: 10% Total: Rp.1,066,010

Despite the few missteps in the mains, two dishes of the evening made the grade: the

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The Ultimately Special nd 42 Anniversary Hotel Borobudur Jakarta has a long history of 42 years. At its inception in 1963, Indonesia's first president Sukarno, constructed a luxurious six-storey hotel with 220 'suite' rooms, originally intended as accommodation for guests of the country. On March 23, 1974, President Suharto inaugurated the Hotel Borobudur Jakarta which had developed into 695 rooms including apartments. The hotel was then used as the official hotel at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Conference, the largest travel and tourism event in Asia Pacific at the time. The name of the hotel is taken from the largest Buddhist temple in the world, created in 9th century Central Java. To honour the origin of this name, a replica of the magnificent temple is placed in the centre of Hotel Borobudur Jakarta's garden. Despite facing a very tight competition, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta remains a local 5-star hotel with a leading cultural heritage that has won awards and international recognition. This year, on the hotel's 42 nd anniversary, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta offers a special package price in IDR 4,200,000 nett valid from March 18 to 27, 2016. Guests will stay for two nights in the Executive Room complete with shuttle pick-up from and to the airport free of charge, breakfast in the Executive Club Lounge and a complimentary late check out until 3pm. Take time to relax and unwind, let the children enjoy the Olympic-sized swimming pool while you stroll in our 23-acre tropical garden. This room offer requires website reservation and is not valid for walk-in guests. To further celebrate their anniversary, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta will also sell special edition cups worth of IDR 150,000 nett. A nice momento to be used in the homes of coffee lovers. During the hotel's anniversary ceremony on March 23, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta will make a replica of the hotel’s building made in sugar dough (pastillage). The replica building will be surrounded by 1,000 macaroons in four flavours - raspberry, caramel, chocolate, pistachio - and 1,000 cupcakes with a distinctive thick dark chocolate flavour. "We have chosen this kind of concept to show all the guests that the building of Hotel Borobudur Jakarta is still very well maintained and well preserved despite being at the age of 42 years. Later, a replica of the hotel building will be exhibited in a public area of the hotel," said Patrick Beck, General Manager of Hotel Borobudur Jakarta. “We decided to have cupcakes and macaroons to surround the replica because of its both practical and economical reasons. We've also designed special packaging and decoration so everyone who takes a piece will know this cake is a special anniversary edition," added Mr. Beck.

Other special anniversary offers valid only on March 23, 2016:

• Pendopo Lounge

• The Legendary Oxtail Soup Galore

Our chef has prepared a special snack plate sampler for you to try out at the Pendopo Lounge. Rp.42.000 ++ per person

Gather your loved ones and join us for our annual anniversary festivity with our legendary oxtail soup. Executive Chef Patrick Maurin and his team will make sure you’ll be our special guest. Pile up the bowls in this sumptuous feast with 42 percent off per person at Timor Room and Flores A!

• Borobudur Gourmet Enjoy an all-day reduction of 42 percent for all breads, cakes and pastry items from 07.30-21.00.

• Bruschetta Italian Restaurant

BADGE FOR CHARITY

Chef Vicenzo presents his special three-course set menu just for this anniversary. Rp.42.000 ++ per person

In celebration of its 42nd anniversary, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta has also initiated the raising of funds from the sale of special edition anniversary badges costing IDR 20,000 during the period 1 to 23 March, 2016. All funds collected will be donated to Rumah Anak Anyo under the management of Yayasan Anyo Indonesia. Yayasan Anyo Indonesia is one of the institutions that helps children with cancer, especially those from underprivileged families in Indonesia.

• Miyama Japanese Restaurant Chef Omori will satisfy your taste buds with the anniversary set menu offered at Miyama. Rp 42.000 ++ per person

• Teratai Chinese Restaurant Chef Alex Kwok and his team also will serve a three-course set menu to be enjoyed with the family at Teratai. Rp.42.000 ++ per person

"Doing business is our main duty in this hospitality industry, but sharing the happiness with everyone in need and living in disadvantage is another mission that we must run continuously," concludes Patrick Beck.

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Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, the leading five star hotel and ‘Grand Old Lady of Hospitality’ in Jakarta, features 695 guest rooms and suites as well as extensive meeting facilities, all set in 23 acres of landscaped tropical gardens. Located right in the heart of town, the hotel offers a wide selection of restaurants: Italian, Chinese, Japanese and International cuisine. Klub Borobudur is amongst the finest and best-equipped health club and spa in town. Visit our website for more information at www.hotelborobudur.com issue 162 Indonesia expat

EXPAT LIFESTYLE TRAVEL Stephanie is a travel writer and blogger with tales from Indonesia and beyond. Please see www.travelwriter.ws and follow her on www.facebook.com/stephtravelwriter

Orangutan Adventure WORDS BY STEPHANIE BROOKES | PHOTOS BY DAVID ME TCALF

To experience Tanjung Puting National Park, you need to take a boat. You fly into Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan, and from there you meet your guide and take a short car ride to meet your boatman. You need a minimum of three days. The park, which was established in 1982, remains a truly wild and natural place. Your ultimate destination is Camp Leakey, an orangutan rehabilitation centre set up in 1971; the oldest Orangutan Research and Conservation Centre in the world. The camp looks after misplaced orangutans that have been forced out of their natural habitat due to deforestation, forest burning and the encroachment of agriculture, including palm oil plantation expansion. Many of the orangutans at the camp are bottle fed, and some who arrive as orphans are in a very distressed state. The younger ones require physical handling and touch, just like a human baby, and the orangutan handlers rock these small infants sometimes for hours. Eventually, they are nurtured back to health and taught to fend for themselves in the wild and search for food, but before this can happen, they must learn the skills required for surviving in the jungle. In this transition stage, they have a bit of help, and three feeding platforms are positioned in the jungle.

I spotted my first orangutan high up in the trees in the early morning. I heard it before I saw it. I awoke to branches cracking and some pretty furious treeshaking going on. Lucky for me I was on a boat, at a safe distance from the huge, hairy, red orangutan who was working himself up into a right state. I was on the Sekoyer River in the Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, and my trusty guide, Nanang assured me, “You are quite safe. Orangutans can’t swim, so we can just kick back and enjoy this show. We are very lucky to see this. He is the king, this guy. The big males fight for dominance and territory and within that territory they have a harem of females. That is the way it works for them.” I was in total awe of this large primate of the jungle. He was swaying in the very top canopy which towered 30 metres into the sky. Nanang’s words rung true as we soon spotted three more orangutans; the king’s much smaller females. They were wonderfully camouflaged and difficult to spot, wrapping their branch-like limbs around the trees and blending perfectly into their environment. Within minutes of sighting the orangutans, a family of proboscis monkeys joined in this early morning spectacle. There were seven of them and they swung with wild abandon through the trees, grabbing vines and thin branches on their way. They disappeared quickly into the dense jungle, and I was left holding my morning coffee, which had gone cold, marvelling at what I had just witnessed.

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I was only ten minutes into my trek when I heard a crashing through the trees and found myself sharing the forest trail with three orangutans. It was very exciting and a little nerve-wracking at the same time. The park ranger who was accompanying our group assured us we were very safe. One came swinging through the trees and another two lumbered up behind us walking on all fours using their palms and fists. Picking up speed as they trudged past, they made a beeline for the platform, which was piled with bananas. Soon more orangutans gathered for a feed. They ate, tossed banana skins, scratched their armpits, looked around and socialized.

Central Kalimantan

Tanjung Puting National Park Province: Central Kalimantan Population: 2.3 million (2014) Size : 153,564.5 km2 (1.5 times the size of Java)

How to get there

Regular flights from Jakarta and several major cities to Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan

Where to stay

Houseboat or The Rimba Orangutan Ecolodge (now over 90 percent solar powered), Tanjung Puting National Park

What to bring

Mosquito repellent, sturdy footwear, long shirt and trousers for evening mosquito protection, hat, umbrella and camera

Tour guides

www.orangutandays.com contact Yomie www.visitorangutan.com contact Nanang

Other trekking locations in Kalimantan

Gunung Palung National Park and Sebangau National Park

Orangutan Facts Orangutans are endemic to Sumatra and Borneo. These large apes are found to be highly intelligent and follow a cultural pattern. The Borneo species are larger and more solitary compared to their Sumatran cousins. They have rounder faces and male adults develop wide cheek flanges as they grow older. In the wild, they live to around 45 years, but in captivity, they can age up to 60 years. Males can grow to 100kg and 1.4 metres tall while females can weigh up to 50kg, to a height of 1.2 metres. Borneo orangutans feed on fruits, including figs, durians and bananas, leaves, bird eggs, honey and insects. Borneo has the largest population of orangutans, yet today the species is threatened due to a rapidly shrinking habitat caused by forest fires and expanding human settlement, palm oil plantations, mining, as well as being hunted to be sold as pets.

When we were back on the boat cruising up the river looking for a place to dock for the night, we were lucky to catch a glimpse of a few gibbons, which ended the day very nicely. As the sun was going down, a magnificent lone hornbill cruised gracefully by on a steamy jungle air stream. Discovering the Tanjung Puting National Park on a slow boat is a peaceful way to connect with nature, birdlife and wildlife. Having the opportunity to get up close and personal with an orangutan, which shares 97 percent of our DNA, will leave you with a very humbling feeling that we are somehow close in many ways to these great primates.

David Metcalf runs cultural tours to Kalimantan. David is leading a tour on May 18–23, 2016 to a cultural Dayak Festival, The Isen Mulang Festival, featuring 17 Dayak tribes. This trip includes a visit to see the orangutans and attend a 3-day Tiwah (traditional Dayak funeral ceremony).

7 Dimension Z-LASIK

The Evolutionary

LASIK

7 Dimension Z-LASIK is the upgraded technology from the previous 6 Dimension Z-LASIK technology. The innovative laser system delivers an unsurpassed repetition rate of 1050 Hz; currently the highest of all excimer lasers on the market and consequently an extremely short ablation time of just 1.3 seconds per dioptre. That means even greater safety and comfort for the patient. The risk of the cornea drying out is minimised, and the length of time the patient has to fixate on the green light is reduced. It is a performance leap that brings maximum safety and enhanced patient comfort. With the extremely small spot size (0,54 mm) and the Super-Gaussian beam profile (FWHM) an exceptionally smooth and tissue saving ablation is achieved. 1,050 Hz eye tracking The eye tracker camera monitors the position of the eyes 1050 times per second with a latency time of 1.6 milliseconds. Altogether, the total reaction time of the laser system is only three milliseconds.

Active 7D eye tracking

KITAP

The 7D active eye tracker impresses through a number of benefits: Apart from the linear movements (1st and 2nd dimensions) it compensates rolling movements of the eye (3rd and 4th dimensions). Compensation of the eyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rotation around its optical axis is achieved with the static and dynamic Advanced Cyclotorsion Control (5th dimension). Movements along the z-axis (sixth dimension) are actively compensated by means of the z-tracking. Automatic pupil size control and pupil centroid shift compensation ensure additional safety.

Latency-Free Tracking in the 7th dimension The new, ground-breaking Latency-Free Tracking considers the time factor, i.e. the 7th dimension. Latency-Free Tracking compensates for eye movements that occur in the period between acquisition of the eyetracker image and triggering of the subsequent laser pulses. (Source : http://www.triastri.com/schwind-amaris-1050rs/)

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Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

For Worse

Wedding scammers Nitria Danu Kusuma and Filipus Defris aka Dave Freeze

BY KENNE TH YEUNG

a senior member of the police’s anti-terror squad, Detachment 88. The two began a relationship and eventually decided to get married. After their wedding, Siti was outraged that her family had to foot the entire bill, while none of Heri’s family had showed up. She was also suspicious that she had never seen her husband wearing a police uniform. After she went to police, Heri was arrested for posing as a police commissioner. Impersonating a policeman in order to seduce women is not an uncommon phenomenon in Indonesia. In the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar, police last month arrested an unemployed man, Semto (33), for posing as a chief brigadier. Semto had promised to marry Dewi (26) in late January, but instead kept asking her for money, claiming his police work would provide future funds. She gave him a motorbike, as well as Rp.12 million to pay for wedding rings and a marriage certificate. Police said Semto had previously served nine months in jail for a similar scam.

Weddings, an essential rite of passage in Indonesia, remain a source of scamming and discontent.

It was supposed to be one of the happiest days in the life of Karina Prilianti (34). She was to marry her sweetheart Mochammad Bayu (36) on March 6, a Sunday. They had planned a lavish ceremony and a reception for 300 guests at Balai Sarwono, a popular wedding venue in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta.

That day, Karina reported Nitria to Pasar Minggu Police Office. The initial response from police was lacklustre, so she later made a report to Jakarta Police Headquarters. Then she began chatting with friends online and discovered at least two other couples had also been scammed by Nitira and Filipus.

The happy couple arrived early for bridal makeup and wedding photos. They started to feel uneasy when the photographer and makeup artist cancelled the session, claiming they had not been paid. Next, the management of Balai Sarwono informed them it had cancelled their wedding because the venue had only received a booking fee of Rp.5 million.

The scammers ran a bogus company called Ghetar One Stop Event. They were also behind another wedding business scam called Zahred Management, which used the tagline, “All you need is love. We do the rest.”

Karina was aghast. She had paid over Rp.109 million to a wedding planner named Nitria Danu Kusuma (35), who was an old friend from high school. The money had been paid in multiple transfers to a bank account held by Nitria’s assistant, Filipus Defris (34), who also goes by the name Dave Freeze. Desperate for an explanation about the venue payment, Karina phoned Nitria, but she had stopped taking her calls. The unhappy couple reported the cancellation to family members, who sent text messages to the guests, explaining the wedding had been postponed for two weeks. 18

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On March 7, police arrested Filipus in South Jakarta but could not find Nitria. Meanwhile, the victims had formed a WhatsApp group called ‘Victims of Crazy WO’ (WO standing for Wedding Organizer) and hatched a plan to capture the scammer. A member of the group called one of Nitria’s friends and asked her to arrange a meeting with the wedding planner at a house in Tangerang in neighbouring Banten province. Several members of the group then went to the house on the afternoon of March 8 and held Nitira until police arrived later that night and detained her. Nitria and Filipus are charged with fraud and could face up to four years in jail. If any of this sounds familiar, it’s because Nitria has already been jailed for pulling exactly

the same scam. South Jakarta District Court had in 2013 sentenced her to one year behind bars for embezzling Rp.114 million from a betrothed couple. One of Nitria’s more recent victims, a flight attendant named Vita, had been due to be married in April with a reception at Balai Sarwono. She wants her money back, but police said the scammers had spent nearly all of their ill-gotten gain. When police raided Nitria’s house, they seized a bundle of wedding planning contracts and only Rp.1.475 million in cash. Zaky Alkazar Nasution, chief of the Pasar Minggu Police, urged people using the services of wedding organizers to be more vigilant. “Don’t be fooled by the cheap prices. Check the legality of the wedding organizer. Check with their previous clients.” Couples wishing to save money could simply dispense with wedding planners and book venues themselves. For example, a basic wedding party for 300 people costs about Rp.60 million at certain venues, but the price can go up to Rp.100 million if you hire a planner to make the booking.

No Dowry Do you ever get the feeling you’re in a bad relationship? Or that you’ve married the wrong person? In the West Java city of Bekasi, a woman named Siti Mukaromah last year married Heri Prasetyo, and one day later reported him to police for failing to pay for the wedding expenses. Siti had first met Heri in August 2014 while waiting for a bus. He claimed to be

Love Happy In West Kalimantan, the chairman of the Bengkayang Regional Legislative Assembly, Martinus Kajot, was last week reported to an ethics commission and to Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) leader Megawati Sukarnoputri, because he plans to get married for the 12th time. Kajot got into hot water after posting a photo on Facebook of himself with a 26-year-old physics teacher, Putri Lasiando, in a hotel room. Putri’s parents did not approve of the relationship and said Kajot’s behaviour was not appropriate for a public official. The portly official, who has ten children, said there was nothing inappropriate about the photo because he and Putri are planning to be wed in June. He claimed to have divorced all of his previous wives. He said his 11th wife recently left him without explanation and moved to Malaysia. A lawyer for Putri’s parents said Kajot had insulted the family by posting the intimate photo. He said Kajot had responded by reporting Putri and her sister to police for allegedly embezzling a Honda Jazz car from him. The lawyer said the car was a gift from Kajot. As Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen once pessimistically put it, “There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt.” Couples could avoid debt by avoiding scammers, while single women should think twice before falling in love with presents from government officials.

EXPAT LIFESTYLE

MEET THE EXPAT Karen Davis is a NYC artist and writer

MEET BRENDA RITCHMOND

Real Food by Real People Brenda is the woman responsible for Bali Buda health food shops and restaurants, and is also a practising midwife. She talks to us about health, organic food, and the future of Bali. BY K AREN DAVIS

Brenda, where are you from and what brought you to Bali? I am originally from a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. In high school I had a strong urge to get out of my town and applied with the American Field Service to go overseas as an exchange student. In 1986, at the age of 15, I ended up in Surabaya, East Java. Kind of the shock of my life! What inspired you to put roots down in Bali? I didn’t ‘discover’ Bali until about five years after being in Java. Eventually I decided to stay in Bali. I think it’s the incredible creative energy of the island or something even less articulate. It works for some and it doesn’t work for others. So far it has worked really well for me. I’ve been in Bali for 20 years now. When did you become involved in natural foods and the role it plays in our health? How did Bali Buda start? I was a relatively sickly child. I remember a lot of trips to the doctor and a steady consumption of antibiotics. We ate the typical American diet of the ‘70s and ‘80s; varieties of fruits and vegetables were few and far between. Eventually, for some reason I had a tug towards a healthier and natural lifestyle. I started bringing yogurt and fruit for lunch – my friends thought I was really strange for that back then! I started looking for information at the library on organic, natural foods and so began my journey towards a healthier lifestyle. I wanted to incorporate it into every part of my life, even natural beauty products. I try to walk my talk. Having permanently moved to Indonesia many years later, there were a lot of natural products, but not so many organic ones. I wanted these to be readily available for my family, so in order to do so I created a market so that farmers could supply the demand. Having started very small with one employee, Bali Buda has now grown to six stores and cafes with over 170 employees. It is really important to me to also educate our employees and to encourage them to live healthy lifestyles, so a lot of my work is focused on them in order that they might be more effective in their jobs and lives outside of Bali Buda.

Do you believe our current system of food is making people sick? What can we do? Yes, I agree. To me, the obvious solution is to eat local, natural foods, to get involved in farmers markets and make square-foot gardens at home. It’s simply a matter of personal choices, nothing too difficult to actually do. You just have to do it!

“Having started very small with one employee, Bali Buda has now grown to six stores and cafes with over 170 employees.”

Does Bali Buda source local food? Who is responsible for the recipes and what’s on the menu? Yes, we have always preferred to source locally first and supplement with imported products. All of our produce is local. Rather than buying our own gardens, we have supported Ibu Kartini and Bali Organic Association in reverting over 40,000 hectares of land in Bali back to organic farming during the past 15 years. The farmers that sell to us have cut out the middle man and lead very good lives. That is an amazing accomplishment! The menu has been created by myself and an ex-business partner, as well as visitors passing through Bali, and even sometimes the Bali Buda crew. We pay attention to and cater to trends but have our own philosophy of not being too extreme on anything, so we do have some good pro-biotic meat on the menu and we still believe in cooked food.

Name a place in Bali you love to go and why. I love most to be at home. We have made our home our favourite place to vacation. I like to go hiking or trekking to places where we can connect with nature and local cultures. I love visiting other islands and outlying communities and to look for heirloom food sources and traditional foods that are new to me. If you could create your dream community, what and where would it be? My dream community would be right here where I am. It’s a traditional Balinese village and it is my dream. We are active in sharing information on better environmental practices and this is the only thing I would like to see improve here. Everybody knows each other and looks after each other to a certain extent. It’s beautiful! How do you see Bali evolving? Well, Bali looks to be evolving into the original expat’s worst nightmare. Those of us who came here 20-30 years ago came because we loved the villages, cultures and pace. We integrated and became part of the society’s fabric. Currently, expats are moving here for completely different reasons and honestly, it’s a little scary. It seems that there are people now taking notice of the future possibilities and are more willing to take a stand for or against these. At least it’s not pure apathy. But we’ll see, won’t we?

What are some of your favourite things to do here when you are not working? In my alternate life I am a midwife. I love to study midwifery, educate and of course do hands-on work. I am the first legally licensed expat to practice midwifery here in Indonesia and I am very happy about this.

Future plans? I am doing all the things I love. I plan to continue sharing and providing midwifery knowledge and care. We have a third birthing clinic in progress as a social enterprise.

Although I don’t do a lot of gardening myself, I support many initiatives like permaculture gardens, organic associations, etc.

I also want to increase healthy food options and sources, making Bali Buda natural products more available to more people nationally. I really love hanging out with my kids; there are seven of them so it’s almost like a little community in itself!

I guess my favourite pastime is learning about sustainable living from conception to the end; the full cycle. I also love to share knowledge, so when I am invited to a seminar as a speaker I get to travel and to know other parts of Indonesia as well. It’s definitely one of my favourite things to do.

Lastly, look forward to a name change coming your way soon. In order to make Bali Buda more inclusive to the people of Indonesia, we are slightly changing our name to Bali Bunda. Bunda means mother in Indonesian and the values and wishes a mother has for her family are the same we hold true for our customers.

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EXPAT OUTREACH MEET THE EXPAT

Meet Aaron Fishman

Nuts about Cashews East Bali Cashews (EBC) is stirring things up in today’s business world. From the birth of the enterprise just three years ago, the mission of EBC has been to create lasting change – and it is doing just that. We meet EBC’s American cliff-diving CEO and Founder Aaron Fishman and learn more about the exciting story behind his social enterprise.

Located in the Karangasem region of Bali, EBC has grown at an astounding rate, and is now exporting cashews to seven countries and counting. As the region’s largest employer, EBC provides over 350 jobs as well as various community development initiatives dedicated to improving the lives of the people of Ban Village. As EBC’s founder and CEO, Aaron is dedicated to ensuring that the company remains true to its mission of social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

well as other inefficiencies in the system, produced high environmental and financial costs while lowering cashew quality. Always thinking like an entrepreneur, Aaron had the idea to start a factory right there in Bali. He believed this was the way to provide the community with desperately needed jobs and create the sustainable development that this region lacked. He decided that he would create a selfsustaining business, one that would be profitable and beneficial to the community.

How it all began

When starting the business there was no ‘grand plan’. He took things step by step and learned as he went, receiving the guidance and advice of many knowledgeable people. “My goal was to improve the community and to make a profit, and we have done both,” he says.

What made a young American uproot his entire life in his home country and move to Bali to start a business processing and selling cashews? The answer lies in two of Aaron’s greatest interests: helping people and food. Aaron has always been a ‘foodie’; whether cooking in a French restaurant in college, producing chocolate in France, owning a brownie company, or running a commercial kitchen.

If you would have told me that after just three rounds of capital we would make it, I would never have believed you.

Surprisingly enough, although Aaron has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, the decision to come to Bali was, as he puts it, “…totally random. My friend told me about a non-profit that was sending a medical mission trip to Bali and I decided to go.” Aaron had never considered travelling to Bali before then and had no idea what to expect once he got there. Little did he know, it was a decision that would completely change not only his life, but the lives of hundreds of Balinese. In East Bali, he felt worlds away from the crowded, noisy, touristy south. He was faced with the extreme poverty of those living off of this unforgiving land. He realized that though foreign aid provided through non-profit organizations was helpful, what this village really needed was a sustainable economic boost. Aaron arrived in Bali at the height of the cashew season and learned from the local farmers that all the cashews would be shipped to Vietnam and India for processing. At that time, this practice, as

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To undergo such a massive undertaking, he knew he had to figure out both the operational and the business side of things. Aaron described how he navigated through this unfamiliar territory. “On the operational side you can learn by doing. As for the business side, I had a local partner, Rezal, who gave me the know-how to begin a business here [in Indonesia]. Rezal and I started talking about it in February of 2012 and all the investment was raised by August of that year. We started production in November after raising just US$137,000.”

Lessons Learned Aaron has had many surprises along the way. “I think the biggest surprise I had was how amazing my team has been and how many people have been supportive of us. We had to be able to run a complex operation in the middle of a very remote area. The team took it on full-steam and successfully executed it.” When visiting the factory in Karangasem, one can immediately feel the positive energy and community spirit. However, Aaron notes how difficult it has been to bring the story of EBC to the consumer because of how far removed the two can

be, especially now with EBC expanding into so many new and distant markets. It is still difficult for Aaron to believe how much the company was able to do in the beginning with so little to start with. Luckily, his inexperience at that time was what allowed him to take a leap into the deep end, unphased by the very real possibility of failure that had befallen many others who attempted the same feat. “If you would have told me that after just three rounds of capital we would make it, I would never have believed you. Starting the company in retrospect with US$100,000 is ridiculous. That was a terrible idea! It worked but I certainly wouldn’t do it again. I would start it much bigger, much better financed.”

The Future Where does Aaron see himself in five years? “Probably sitting here, at this desk, with two factories, a plantation, an ecolodge, and much more advanced distribution so that we can reach all people who are willing to try us outside of Indonesia,” he says. When asked about the possibility of new products Aaron answered, “I want a better product line that includes more cashew flavours, cereals, snack mixes, cashew popcorn, etc. If anything can be made with cashews, we will make it. I’m also working on a low-cost brand.” It is very clear that with Aaron at the head of the company, EBC will continue to surprise and satisfy taste buds the world over. There is much in store for the company, as Aaron noted, “Things are going well but we have so much more to do. This is just the beginning.” Through hard work, creativity, and a whole lot of cashews, Aaron has spearheaded a business improving the lives of everyone involved; a true model for the future.

For more information, please visit www.eastbalicashews.com

EXPAT OUTREACH THE ENVIRONMENT Hans Rooseboom is a long-term resident of Jakarta. He has visited nearly all of Indonesia's provinces and worked for many years in Ambon, Aceh, Manado and a number of smaller and larger towns on Java. He now enjoys a leisurely life, playing tennis most mornings and writing his blogs and other articles.

HONEY BEE HONEY

Beekeeping in Cibubur BY HANS ROOSEBOOM

Beekeeping, or apiculture (Latin: apis ‘bee’), has been practiced in Egypt for over 4,000 years. And collecting honey from wild bees goes back even further. The 8,000-year-old cave painting from a cave near Valencia, Spain, shows a person, hanging from three strands of rope, surrounded by bees, collecting honey. The aim of keeping bees is to collect honey, wax, pollen, royal jelly and propolis. But a final and highly important service of beekeeping is pollination of crops. The action radius of bees is max 2 km and typically hives are close to orchards or fields of wild flowers. To pollinate distant fields, bee colonies are moved to these fields. Farmers will pay for the hives to be moved, as without pollination there will be no crop to harvest. Bees are perfect pollinators. While gathering nectar from flowers and blossoms their bodies get covered in pollen, which are subsequently transferred to the female reproductive organs of seed plants, thereby enabling fertilization and reproduction. Pollination is thus turned into a perfect win-win symbiosis as the bees are paid in nectar for the service provided. In this respect, it is important to understand that one third of our food comes from plants that have been pollinated by bees. Without the bees, that portion would not be produced. The best known product of bees is, of course, honey. As Winnie the Pooh so succinctly said: “The only reason for being a bee, that I know of, is making honey... and the only reason for making honey is so I can eat it.” Well, not only Winnie likes his honey. Not only is it a sweetener, but a healthy sweetener, and much better for you than refined sugar. When table sugar is extracted from sugar cane (or sugar beets), the proteins, nitrogen elements, and enzymes found in the natural sugar cane/beet are destroyed. Pure honey, on the other hand, is only strained. It is a natural product loaded with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Honey is a rich source of valuable antioxidants – at least 16 have been found in honey – which expedite healing of damaged tissues, and also help skin to appear younger and more radiant. Honey also has powerful antibacterial properties and wound-healing capabilities. The reason that honey helps to kill bacteria and heal wounds is related to an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide.

Bee hives

jelly, propolis, pollen and wax. Prices range from Rp.60,000 to Rp.120,000 for bottles of 350ml. The quality and purity of the honey is guaranteed, and is distinguishable when consumed. The taste of the Cibubur products starkly contrasts with the honeys for sale in Jakarta’s groceries or supermarkets, which are not pure, although the label so claims. The Cibubur site is for demonstration and education purposes only. The production of honey and other products takes place in Central Java where some 1,000 hives are moved around according to the season of the various crops. The hives are kept away from farming activities – rice, soy beans, maize, and the like – as the spraying of these crops means a certain death for bees. Therefore, crops pollinated by bees are insecticide-free and thus well on their way to being classified organic.

A colony is composed of three types of bees: the queen, the largest bee in the hive, female workers (30,000 to 50,000), and male drones (less than 100 to several thousand, depending on seasonal conditions). The queen is raised from normal unisex larvae by feeding her more royal jelly than the others. She emerges from her cell after 15 days and remains in the hive for another three to seven days, after which she sets out on up to 12 mating flights. Drones follow her, and far away from the hive and high up in the air – probably to sort the weak drones from the strong ones – she mates with a number of them. When she returns to the hive, her pouch filled with sperm, she is ready to lay eggs, up to 3,000 a day. The queen is the mother of all bees in the colony. She exudes pheromones that prevent the other females from developing ovaries. The productive life of a queen is no longer than three years, after which the female workers, or the beekeepers, dispose of her. Wax, pollen, royal jelly and propolis are all valuable commercial commodities that are harvested by beekeepers. Wax has been used for centuries to make candles. Pollen is the male seed of a flower or blossom that is collected by the bees, and when combined with their digestive enzymes becomes a mixture of sticky pollen granules. Bee pollen is used to boost the immune system, to treat allergies, and prevent the onset of asthma. Royal jelly is a milky, nutrient-rich substance fed to bee larvae. Its medical use is mainly for the treatment of diabetes. Propolis, or bee glue, is made up

The queen bee

Interesting Facts • Honeybees perform a dance when returning to their hive to tell the other bees of their colony where the nectar and pollen can be found – they dance a map, so to speak. • A few kilometres south of Jakarta, in Cibubur, a beekeeping activity has been set up, and visitors are welcome at the ecofriendly site – and of course, truly organic honey can be purchased.

of a combination of plant resins, beeswax, balm, pollen and hive debris. It is used (by the bees) to attach the combs to the tops and sides of frames, to fill in cracks in the hive and embalm intruders. Its medicinal use has for thousands of years been for the treatment of wounds. The Cibubur site Madu Pramuka (Scouts' Honey in English) is a mere 30-40 minutes’ drive from Jakarta, and is the perfect place to learn about bees and beekeeping, and to buy pure, unadulterated, undiluted honey of various crop seasons. Madu karet (honey from rubber trees), from rambutan trees, multiflora fields, coffee and super honey – containing pollen – and many more are for sale in the on-site shop, together with royal

The courses in Cibubur are introductory in nature, but Madu Pramuka also provides practical on-the-job training for beekeepers. The horticultural areas of Puncak and Lembang, north of Bandung, are not included in the bee-pollination circuit, as the areas are too cold for the bees, with one exception; the large strawberry fields on the way to Puncak. Although still too cold, the bees are provided for pollination on a singleuse basis. The grower buys a mini-colony or two and returns the empty hive boxes to Cibubur. Finally, Madu Pramuka also offers apitherapy, or bee sting therapy. The therapy allegedly unleashes the body's own healing powers by strengthening the immune system. The exact place where the sting is administered follows, for each specific ailment, the energy lines of acupuncture. It is said to be very effective in the treatment of rheumatism. But Cibubur treats many other ailments, too. Treatments, costing Rp.75,000 are repeated every one to two weeks until improvements are achieved.

Madu Pramuka Cibubur +62 021 844 5104 www.madupramuka.com From Jakarta, take toll road exit Cibubur and after 100 metres turn left into the Madu Pramuka site.

Organic honey sold at Madu Pramuka

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Open Data to Make Huge Social Impacts in Indonesia In recent years, the world saw a drastic rise in the open government data movement. Countries like Singapore, Korea, Japan, the UK, and the US, among others, partook in unlocking government data and making it easily accessible to citizens. In Indonesia, open data initiatives are also making headway – many civil society groups rely on open data to further their advocacies and goals. BY CAR ANISSA DJATMIKO

On March 5, dozens of events were held across the globe to celebrate International Open Data Day. Armed with little knowledge on the topic, I decided to attend one event that was hosted by the Open Data Lab Jakarta (Jakarta Lab), where data enthusiasts ranging from activists, journalists, to those who were simply curious gathered to discuss how Indonesia could benefit more from open data. Throughout the event though, the one question I kept asking was, “What exactly is open data?”

frameworks governing its application, and what forms of constraint might come into play.

That day, I sat down with Andreas Pawelke to discuss what I previously thought was a foreign concept. Pawelke leads the World Wide Web Foundation’s Open Data Labs, and is one of the people behind the Jakarta Lab’s inception. He revealed that the idea behind open data is actually “quite simple”.

The Jakarta Lab’s projects vary from collaborating with the Anti-Corruption Commission – better known as Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) – to assessing the income and asset declaration portal, to education and health agencies in Banda Aceh and Banyuwangi, to looking at areas for improvement in public service delivery. They use open data to help answer local students’ and parents’ inquiries related to the quality of education, school infrastructure, budgets, and more.

Pawelke suggests that open data has three crucial aspects: technical, legal and proactive disclosure. From the technical side, data should be machine-readable. This means that data should be easy to use and analyze using standard computers. Legally, everyone and not just certain groups should have access to data and be free to redistribute the data and the products and services that are built on it without copyright restrictions. And lastly, when it comes to disclosure, the government should be committed to releasing data to the public on a proactive basis. As one of the first organizations in Southeast Asia to focus on open government data, the Jakarta Lab identifies social issues and aims to help solve them through open data and working together with various groups. They carefully conduct research to understand how data should be released, the legal

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When they first opened in 2014, Indonesians were mostly unfamiliar with open data. As Pawelke recalls, “There was a bit of confusion about what open data is; what are the criteria for data to be open?” In time though, researchers, civil society groups, and even the government began seeing the value of open data as an efficient tool for achieving their goals.

Outside of Indonesia, the Jakarta Lab has also had a fiscal transparency project, which resulted in empowering the ustazd (Islamic volunteer teachers) in Southern Philippines to use open data on the ‘Special Education Fund’ to negotiate the financing of their salaries and uniforms with their local government units. In the general sphere, the availability of government data also stimulates more factbased discussions between various groups, and hopefully lessens dialogues using arbitrary assumptions. Commenting on this, Pawelke thinks of it as a positive change that is not limited to Indonesia. “Basically, government data can inform a public

Special education fund training at Open Data Lab Jakarta

dialogue because … we often have public debates and political decision-making that is often not so well-grounded in facts. And the data can really be a good foundation for such dialogue, because it captures hard facts and not just hearsay.” The rising demand for open government data also comes with the need to provide more accurate analysis. Looking at the development of open data in Indonesia specifically, Pawelke believes that the country has been making progress in the last few years, with more and more organizations such as Perludem and Publish What You Pay throwing their support towards it. What’s more, he finds that this could also be chalked up to the government’s contributions to making data more accessible through national and local open data portals, data-driven public service delivery improvements, and other initiatives. Subnational leaders and politicians in several areas, such as Bandung, Bojonegoro, Jogjakarta and Banda Aceh also aim to improve the quality of their work and enhance their performance by using their own data more effectively. To give a concrete example, Jakarta’s Governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama

In early February, Bagus Budiwibowo’s death took the media by storm as he became yet another casualty of a robbery that took place on a Metro Mini. The former Manager at PT Telkom was robbed and pushed out of a Metro Mini bus, leading him to fall and experience severe brain

hemorrhaging, which killed him. And robberies are only one of public transportation passengers’ worries; bus drivers’ inept road skills oftentimes lead to accidents. If the government wishes to reduce the amount of private vehicles on the roads, they must work on ensuring the safety and comfort of the people riding public transportation. Realizing this, Mochamad James started a petition on the online platform change.org to urge stakeholders, particularly the Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and also the Kepala Kepolisian Daerah (Kapolda) Metro Jaya to give people rights to security and safety when taking public transportation.

To support this petition, please visit www.change.org/p/basuki-btp-buat-transportasi-publik-yang-aman-dan-nyaman

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But even if open data remains unfamiliar to some, people are still consuming data in their daily practices more than they know. “There is a mobile application that someone developed called Apaja. They created it to help people better navigate the city. People consume a lot of data, but they are just not really aware of it,” Pawelke says. Thinking about this, whether you are using data to help you navigate the city, or stave off corruption, the proliferation of open data undeniably plays a key role and impact in our everyday lives.

For more information about open data and the country rankings and performance, check the Open Data Barometer at www.opendatabarometer.org

Public Transportation: Demanding Safety and Comfort on the Roads

Many people do take public transportation in the capital, whether it is the train, the transjakarta or Metro Mini buses. Nevertheless, most people still prefer driving their own vehicles due to a concern over both comfort and safety.

Notwithstanding the overall benefits that open data brings, Pawelke admits that some citizens are generally not too keen on learning more about open data, although he also thinks that this is not a major problem, stating, “We are not saying that everyone should be familiar with open data and using government data.”

For more information about the Open Data Lab Jakarta, visit labs.webfoundation.org or follow them on Twitter @ODLabJkt.

Actions From Across The Archipelago

The traffic in Jakarta has gone from bad to worse. One of the solutions to alleviating road congestion is the public’s willingness to take public transportation. The safety of these vehicles, however, still remains a big problem.

(Ahok) is also one of the supporters of the targeted analysis of government and citizen-generated data. “Pak Ahok is a big fan of technology and data, so he is looking into using data collected through citizen complaint channels to assess performance of government agencies in Jakarta.” Pawelke says.

POP! Hotel Kemang celebrates its birthday the green way Jakarta To celebrate POP! Hotel Kemang’s second birthday which took place at the end of February, the hotel’s staff participated in a green movement entitled #KEMANGBEBASSAMPAH2016 (Kemang free of trash 2016). “As a budget hotel that is environmentally friendly, we would also like to make Jakarta a greener city. Because of this, we decided to donate 12 colourful rubbish bins to the city of Jakarta, which were designed and made by our employees. The rubbish bins have been placed along Jl. Kemang Raya in South Jakarta,” said Richard Sembiring, the General Manager of POP! Hotel Kemang.

To support the hotel team’s green actions, the staff, along with local officials, helped to pick up rubbish from the streets wearing colourful shirts; an attribute of Pop! Hotel Kemang. “We wanted to celebrate our birthday in a simple and meaningful way, rather than in an opulent manner,” Sembiring added. The hotel’s green programme will continue until the end of the year, in line with the local government’s initiative of Jakarta Bebas Sampah 2020 (Jakarta free of trash by 2020).

Bali Dynasty helps friends for life

Former British School student to run the London Marathon for charity Jakarta-London On April 24, Rebecca Cox – who lived in Jakarta between 2005 and 2010 and is an alumni of British School Jakarta (formerly BIS) – will take on the gruelling 42km run around the streets of the UK’s capital London is one of the six world major marathons alongside New York, Chicago, Boston, Tokyo and Berlin. Starting at the 0 degree longitude Greenwich Meridian, the race will pass by many familiar landmarks including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Over 30,000 runners including former Olympic Champion Kenenisa Bekele will take part. Rebecca, who is now teaching in London, keeps in touch with her many friends in Jakarta and will come back to Indonesia to visit in August.

Bali Bali Dynasty Resort recently launched its new charity programme in partnership with Solemen during its biggest annual fundraising event, the 23rd Back to Bali Dynasty Party, in Perth, Western Australia. Held on February 20 at Subiaco Football Club, Perth, the party was attended by over 200 of the resort’s loyal guests who are mostly Western Australia residents. The announcement of the new charity was received very positively by the crowd; who were eager to splash out on the purchase of raffle tickets of which over AU$7,000 was raised. Having supported the East Bali Poverty Project for the past 15 years, the Bali Dynasty Resort raised a total of Rp.3.1 billion to support the education programmes in an impoverished area in North East Bali. It was therefore decided to change the fundraising efforts to another cause as the community had become more affluent and more able to fend for themselves reaching the ultimate goal of self sustainability. The new charity effort is targeting the less fortunate people in Bali through collaborative work with Solemen under a tagline ‘Helping Friends for Life’. “There are various ways in which people can help,” said Robert Kelsall, General Manager of Bali Dynasty Resort, “the focus is more subjective and personal as we begin to help individuals overcome their difficulties.” In addition to the AU$2 to check out promotion, funds are also collected at the poolside Bingo and Pub Quiz Nights as well as in charity boxes around the resort.

Rebecca will be raising money for Children First, a UK-based charity helping kids who have suffered abuse and neglect in early life. Rebecca and her family ask that you support her by giving anything you can spare for this fantastic effort. Donations can be made online at: http://bit.ly/1RigQaV

New Dutch gastro pub opens in central business district

Indonesia appeals to Australia to accept more refugees SOURCE: SYDNE Y MORNING HER ALD

Aceh Indonesia has appealed to Australia to accept more refugees stranded in Indonesia ahead of a regional forum to combat people smuggling in Bali.

Jakarta The Dutch, a modern gastro pub, has opened in Jakarta’s CBD. Owned by the Union Group, the kitchen is headed by Dutch Chef Chris Moes, who previously worked at Casa and Canteen. The restaurant follows a smokehouse concept, serving cold cuts, cured meats, smoked meats and sausages, which are prepared in-house. The Dutch also serves comfort food and some BBQ specialties. The Dutch Gastropub 18 Parc Place Tower E, GF SCBD Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav 52-53 South Jakarta Tel: +62 (0) 21 515 2828

Indonesia’s director-general of immigration, Ronny Sompie, told a local newspaper that Indonesia’s 13 immigration detention centres were overcrowded as the number of "illegal migrants" had increased more than fivefold over the past seven years. The United Nations’ refugee agency (the UNHCR) also called on Australia to lift its ban on accepting refugees who arrived in Indonesia after June 2014, saying the global refugee crisis was making it increasingly difficult to find resettlement countries. “We hope Australia will consider increasing its take of the refugees, although we know they will apply a very selective process before accepting them,” Sompie said. He said he would extend the appeal to Australia at the upcoming Bali Process, which will be attended

by Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Immigration Minister Peter Dutton on March 23. As of January there were 13,679 refugees and asylum seekers registered with the UNHCR in Indonesia, many of whom have been stuck in transit for years. Australia resettled 808 refugees from Indonesia in 2013, according to UNHCR figures. This dropped to 526 in 2014 and 425 in 2015. Indonesia is not a signatory to the UN refugee convention and refugees cannot legally in the country while waiting for resettlement. Former immigration minister Scott Morrison announced in November 2014 that Australia's annual intake from Indonesia would be cut from 600 to 450 and anyone arriving after July 1, 2014, would be ineligible. A spokeswoman for Peter Dutton said Australia was already in the top three countries in the world for the resettlement of refugees on a per capita basis. “Our commitment to increase this to 18,750 places in 2018-19 will make us among the most generous countries in the world,” she said. issue 162 Indonesia expat

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Indonesian Critters BY DANIEL POPE

Next, imagine that this miniature alien, horrifying enough as it scuttles up chair legs and across table tops, can split open its back, sprout wings, and fly.

You don’t need to watch a scary movie to make your flesh crawl, as Daniel Pope explains. A fellow English language teacher in Jakarta had an unusual way of demonstrating the difference between the passive and active voices. Apparently – I only had his word for it – he would stand before his class of adult students and loudly break wind. This came easy to a heavy drinker like himself at nine o’clock in the morning after a night on the town. Allowing a few moments for the gasps and muttering amongst his students to subside, he would explain, “And so you see, I was shocking, and you were shocked. Any questions?”

roaring of diesel motors, the clatter of drills, the showering of broken concrete. You have to be as impervious as a common dog to sleep through this.

English may still be the most useful language to learn for its international popularity, but when I returned to my home town of Oxford after a nine-year absence, it seemed no longer to be the prevailing language. In fact, I understood less of what was being said around me on the crowded streets of Oxford than I did in the centre of Jakarta, although much of the confusion was due to mispronunciation.

Much of Jakarta though is dominated by cats, especially by tatty and mangy cats. They survive off scraps that humans discard or donate, and live around rubbish tips and food outlets. Back in the 1990s, when I first came to Indonesia, the majority of cats had crooked tails. Some said it was due to inbreeding, others asserted that the cats slept at the edge of the roads and had their tails run over. Or perhaps evolution under President Suharto's regime favoured twisted tails.

In a high-street cafe I ordered a cup of tea. “You wan meal?” asked the server. “No thanks.” I wasn’t hungry. When he handed me the tray with my drink on it, I said, “May I have some milk, please?” He stood still and looked at me impatiently. “I ask if you wan meal and you say no. Now you say you wan meal…” Anyone wishing to experience a simulated day in Jakarta should find an industrial tumble dryer, pump it full of vehicle exhaust fumes, chuck in a pair of loud speakers blaring calls to prayer and other assorted noises, add heaps of grimy junk – anything that will rattle around, turn the heat up high, and climb inside along with enough strangers to overcrowd the drum. One hour on full-tumble should make you feel similarly dishevelled, disoriented and in need of a stiff drink. In the past few years Jakarta has grown noisier than ever with all the demolition taking place. Down every street there seems to be a muddy entrance to a boarded-off rubble-strewn site. Loud crashes, booms and clangs reverberate above the

But in predominantly Muslim Java, dogs are neither common, nor are they man’s best friend. Instead, they are haram, meaning they are deemed unclean and should be avoided. Even in Hindu Bali, dogs are believed by some to be reincarnated thieves and criminals, and are shunned as such.

But cats are nothing when compared to the most horrific creature associated with human habitats found in Indonesia. My worst encounter with these dreaded vermin came during a ride in a becak, a kind of rickshaw popular in parts of the country, one stormy and traffic-gnarled day. In Jakarta, traffic jams are so fearsome that similarly to hurricanes they are given names. The Indonesian word for traffic congestion is macet, so you had Macet Marauder, Macet Mayhem, Macet Nemesis. At least in my fanciful mind you did. But the biggest of them were certainly the stuff of folk lore, as were floods. I was in the East Java capital of Surabaya and due to catch a train, and had given myself plenty of time to get to the station. But it suddenly poured with rain, and just kept on pouring, relentlessly, until the roads around my hotel resembled fastflowing rivers. Catching a taxi became impossible. And so I rolled up my trousers, hoisted my bag onto my shoulder, and waded into the streets in search of alternative

transportation. I eventually found a becak parked nearby, its large spoked wheels half-submerged in the dark water. The driver, looking like a sailor dressed for rounding the sea off Cape Horn, agreed to get me to the train station within the few minutes remaining before my train was due to depart. I clambered aboard. What followed, as the driver pressed down on the pedals, haunts me to this day. If you’re not familiar with cockroaches of the type found in Indonesia, think of the most grotesque insect you can – scabby brown, about the size of a thumb, hard but squishy, some might say crunchy. Next, imagine that this miniature alien, horrifying enough as it scuttles up chair legs and across table tops, can split open its back, sprout wings, and fly. But it flies so infrequently that it’s always a shock. Not only that, but it also has a tendency to aim for and land on humans in a dizzying way, and it runs across your bare skin with feet that seem to pinch and nip. However, it wasn’t their ability to fly that bothered me on this occasion. Unseen in the dark, masses of these abominable creatures had been seeking refuge amid the dry spokes and rims of the unsubmerged halves of the wheels either side of the becak. When the wheels began to turn, carrying the insects toward the waterline, they all swarmed upwards onto the passenger bench, in a seeming frenzy to escape drowning. Further upward still, until I was covered in cockroaches, all scrambling around my body. As the becak accelerated, I must have looked to other road users as though I was having a fit – writhing and jerking and slapping myself all over. I eventually removed my jacket and flung it overboard. I was too disgusted even to shake it clean. The becak driver pedalled onward through the flooded streets, puffing and panting, occasionally uttering “aduh...” when the going got too tough and he was forced to jump off the vehicle to push it. But we finally made it to the station with seconds to spare. I was relieved, and pleased that the incident if nothing else had provided me with my own classroom anecdote to illustrate the passive and active voices. For without a doubt I had been horrified, and the cockroaches had been horrifying. Any questions?

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Piano Recital: Giovanni Allevi 8 April 2016 The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Institute of Culture are organizing a Piano Recital concert by one of the most talented Italian pianists and composers, Giovanni Allevi. The concert will be held at Pusat Perfilman Haji Usmar Ismail Hall. Giovanni Allevi is known for playing classical music and has performed in various venues from Carnegie Hall to the Beijing Olympic Games, in front of thousands. Unlike the works of avant-garde composers, Allevi’s compositions are straight, intimate, evocative and appealing. Often described as a ‘classical rebel’, his music effor tlessly combines European rhythmic and melodic tradition with modern sounds and images. For more information please visit www. iicjakarta.esteri.it/IIC_Jakarta

Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD City. The show is produced by IEG association with DreamWorks Theatricals. For more information please visit www.sorak-gemilang.com

Shrek the Musical 5–22 May 2016 Shrek the Musical is coming to Jakarta! Based on the Oscarwinning DreamWorks Animation film, we finally get the chance to see our favourite ogre on stage. Shrek brings a hilarious yet valuable story that defies the typical fairytale, when an ogre – as opposed to a handsome prince – comes to rescue a feisty princess. The story also features villainous Lord Farquaad, gleeful Donkey, and more. The musical is based on a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole, Good People). It will be directed by Stephen Sposito and choreographed by Chris Bailey. Fans of the film will get to see the live version on stage at Ciputra Theatre. For more information please visit www. ciputraartpreneur.com Conference

Salib the Musical 29 April–1 May 2016 Salib the Musical tells the story of compassion, sacrif ice and also redemption. The musical features top artists, among them Er w in Gutawa as the music director, Jay Subyakto as the art director, Gigi Art of Dance as the choreographer, and Chicco Jericho as the lead actor. The three-day show will take place at SICC Sentul. For tickets and more information please visit www.kiostix.com/tuk_kiostixevt/ drama-musikal-salib-2/

Madagascar Live! 5–7 May 2016 Do you love A lex t he L ion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo? That’s right, the cast of the film Ma d a ga sc a r a re c om i ng t o Jakarta in May! Madagascar Live! is a theatrical show based on the famous DreamWorks animation film released in 2005 which tells the story of a group of animals from Ney York’s Central Park Zoo escaping and finding themselves setting forth in an unexpected journey to Madagascar. The cast will start their international tour in Istanbul, Turkey, before heading to Europe, The Middle Ea st and A sia . The musical will showcase stunning visuals complementing the scenes of fun dancing and singing, including their hit song ‘Move it, Move it’. The event will take place in

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Echelon Indonesia 2016 5–6 April 2016 Echelon Indonesia 2016 is a global conference which focuses on the Indonesian market. Enterprises determined to further advance their businesses will benefit from exchanging ideas, networking, and also trade partnerships as facilitated by this conference. As the only platform designed for startups, SMEs and corporates, E chelon Indone sia i nt end s to merge potential business pioneers with those who have succeeded through workshops, startup pitching, marketplace and talent exhibitions, structured net work ing sessions, a nd also community connections w ith subjec t s rang ing f rom e-commerce to edtech, domestic demand, and also global growth. The conference will take place at Ba la i K a r t i n i. For more information please visit e27.co/ echelon/indonesia

DON’T MISS OUT THIS TAX SEASON: Tax Update in Jakarta 10 May 2016 Michael A Mertz will be holding a Tax Seminar for all expatriates l i v i ng i n Ja k a r t a w h o a r e interested to learn more about tax policies. Mertz is a certified Public Accountant and the CEO of Mertz International Limited

(HK) started his tax practice roughly six years ago in Shanghai. He has since expanded his services all over Asia and is currently working on 400-600 tax returns annually. About 99 percent of his clients are expats who live in Asia. The situation with the IRS and overseas US expats will be the main topic as Mertz will be giving advice on how to get the filings right and all the materials required. Guests will gain more insights while enjoying a dinner buffet and drinks included in the price of USD$50. The event will take place at Hacienda Mexican Bar and Grill, Pondok Indah. For more information please visit www.expattaxblog.com/taxseminar-2016-jakarta/ Music

I am Hardwell United We Are Jakarta 2016 2 April 2016 Hardwell is set to visit Jakarta in his United We Are World Tour this coming April at Carnaval Beach, Ancol. Hardwell will be bringing the tour’s full production to greet fans in town and deliver a spectacular show that has been experienced by audiences all around the globe. Hardwell is a Dutch DJ who has been named the world’s number one DJ by DJ Mag in both 2013 and 2014. Other recognitions include winning Best International DJ in 2015 in the prestigious DJ Awards. He has been on the road to promote his highly-anticipated debut album ‘United We Are’ that was released last year. This event is supported by Ismaya Live. For more information please visit www.ismayalive.com

UB40 Greatest Hits Live in Concert 1 April 2016 Unemployment Benefit Form 40 (UB40) is coming to Jakarta! Originally from Birmingham, England, the reggae/pop band is coming to town to promote their latest album ‘Greatest Hits Live’. With more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, the band has achieved a great deal of international success, including a four-time Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album and one for Best British Group at the Brit Awards. The band’s success has also accounted for over 70 million records. This year, fans will get the chance to witness the band singing their hit singles including ‘Food for Thought’, as well as two US Billboard chart-toppers ‘Red

Red Wine’ and ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’. The event will take place at Istora Senayan Jakarta. www.ticketonfire.com www.karcis.co.id Lifestyle

Bountiful Easter and SpeggTacular Surprise at Hotel Borobudur Jakarta 27 March 2016 Take your friends and family on a brunch to celebrate Easter at Bogor Café. Guests can enjoy a selection of fresh salads, grilled food, entrees, seafood, and of c ou r s e , de c a dent de s s er t s . Children can also enjoy fun activities like colouring Easter eggs, hunting Easter eggs and more. A ll of this excitement c o s t s on ly R p. 398,000 p er person. Additionally, guests can taste the latest creations of handmade chocolate Easter eggs at Borobudur Gourmet. Inspired by the movie Modern Times with Charlie Chaplin, the pastry team of Hotel Borobudur will delight dessert-holics with chocolate rabbits, hot cross buns, cupcakes and more. For reservations and further information please contact 021-3805555 ext 73400 (Bogor Café) and 73 620 (Borobudur Gourmet). Networking

and musicians to Ubud. In 2015, BaliSpirit succeeded in attracting 7,000 festival-goers who came together with a united goal of celebrating music, dance, yoga, and healing. In 2016, participants will also have the chance to be involved in seminars focusing on healing, health, spirituality and personal development. Early bird tickets are on sale for US$550 (VIP) and US$450 (full-festival pass). For more information please visit www.balispiritfestival.com Conference

BANDUNG TEDxUbud 2016 28 May 2015 TEDxUbud is back this year for its fifth time with the theme ‘Small Things, Great Things’. TEDx was created with a mission of connecting people through ideas. In Bali, the event was first held in 2011 and has gathered people and organizations from all around the world with extraordinary goals. This year, they are set to bring a curated group of 300 changemakers, innovators and also public f igures who will get involved in a f ull-day of discussions, performances and also exciting networking. For more information please visit tedxubud.com

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Jakarta Business Networkers Make the right connections to help develop and grow your business over bre a k fa s t . At Ja k a r t a Business Networkers (JBN), all attendees are encouraged to help other attendees by exchanging referrals and introducing them to their target audience. JBN is all about helping you grow your business. Promote your business, personal brand or portfolio each week to the rest of the attendees and explain to the group the type of referrals you would like to receive. JBN professional networking sessions are from 7–8.30am every Tuesday at Sapori Deli, Fairmont Jakarta, and Thursday at Mercantile Athletic Club, WTC, Sudirman. RSVP: info@jbnetworkers.com

Champagne Easter at Tugu Hotel 24 March–30 April 2016 This Easter, Hotel Tugu is inviting guests to celebrate the holy day in the beautiful paradise of Bali and Lombok. Champagne Easter is available for families and for kids to join a fun-filled Easter egg hunt in the tropical garden along with Easter bunnies before splashing in the swimming pool or the waves afterwards. For more information please visit tuguhotels.com P r i c e : H o t e l Tu g u B a l i — US$305++ per night, Hotel Tugu Lombok—US$205++ per night

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Arts & Culture BaliSpirit Festival 2016 29 March – 3 April 2016 Make the most of the New Year by joining over 230 daily classes in yoga, meditation, healing, dance, and music at BaliSpirit Festival 2016. The festival brings dozens of top international performers

an expert and you will get the chance to learn documentary art photography from him. He will take his students on a spiritual, as well as a photographic life experience by showing them other realities that provide an alternate vision of our shared lives. This sixday workshop invites participants – those who are still learning and also professionals – to gain insights on a variety of techniques as they get to explore Bali and Java together in a photographic tour. Highlights of the tour include Jegong dance in West Bali, Bugis Boat harbour and fishing village, buffalo racing in rice fields, and Ijen Crater in Java. For more information please visit www.davidmetcalfphotography. com/bali-java-story-tellingphoto-workshop/

Photo Tour with National Geographic’s Suki Belaustegui 22–27 April 2016 Join David Metcalf and National Geographic photographer Suki Belaustegui and a small group of photographers to explore and discover the lesser-known places of Bali and East Java. Suki is

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The International Kampoeng Jazz 2016 30 April 2016 The International Kampoeng Jazz is back for its 8th time this year with an even more exciting lineup, which includes both local and international jazz musicians like Andien, Koes Plus, Teza Sumendra, Tesla Manaf, Danilla ft. Mondo Gascaro and many more. The jazz festival wa s established in 2008 by students from the University of Padjadjaran in order to raise more awareness about the performing arts in Indonesia, especially music. The cit y of Bandung brings more life to the festival, as it is a city known for where the youth can express themselves through the arts. The event will take place this coming April at the University of Padjadjaran. For more information please visit kampoengjazz.net

SOLO Music DJ Beats and R&B Sensation: Spinach All Stars and Agnes Monica 30 April & 14 May 2016 This April, get ready to enjoy a DJ showdown as Alila Solo Hotel is gathering famous DJs like DJ Patricia, DJ Riri, DJ Bone, and MC Giri in ‘Spinach All Stars’. The event will take place at the hotel’s stunning poolside lounge, which will mean mingling and dancing the night away. Spinach All Stars will start entertaining guests at 8pm for a price of Rp.200,000 nett which includes bottled beer, long or soft drinks and snacks. In May, one of Indonesia’s top R&B artists Agnes Monica will also take to the stage to perform eight of her songs including the hit single ‘Coke Bottle’ – a collaboration with American rapper/producer Timbaland. For more information please visit www.alilamoments.com/solo

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issue 162 Indonesia expat

Indonesia expat issue 162

issue 162 Indonesia expat

Indonesia expat issue 162