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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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We Love Bali Safe

Editor in Chief Angela Richardson angela@indonesiaexpat.biz

ONE evening, over ten years ago, I was hanging out with some friends on Poppies Lane II in Kuta before heading over to the local sandwich shop just down the road to grab something to eat with one of my girl friends. We had to take money out of the ATM first, and made two stops, as the first ATM was out of order. It turns out we were being watched….

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As we walked back towards our friend’s place on Poppies Lane, a motorbike thief came screeching past, snatching my friend’s handbag right from her hands. There were two men on the motorbike; one driving and one behind him doing the stealing, and I can still remember the ominous grin he gave us as they sped off into the night. Of course, there was nothing we could do to get my friend’s belongings back, but luckily we were not physically harmed.

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I tell you this story because today, over ten years on, this kind of crime is on the rise in Bali, with the latest

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spate of attacks being carried out on women, local and expatriates, on motorbikes. This is so dangerous, as on many occasions when the handbag is pulled from off of the victim, they are thrown to the ground and into oncoming traffic. On Friday May 16th, this was the case for 17-year-old Kim Eun Sol, who was instantly killed by an oncoming motorbike, her young life robbed from her for the sake of the contents of her purse.

Please read our feature story by LL Wing to find out more about what’s happening in Bali and how different communities are joining forces to show their support and raise awareness of increased crime, as well as searching for a solution together.

Although many would point the finger at negligent local police, Fahmi Attamimi, the Chief of Tourist Police Kuta, who has been in the police force for the past 18 years, has spent the last eight months working on a new pilot

project. This programme will include a new office, currently under renovation, with an opendoor policy that will include a cafe, hostel, gym, library, panic room and prayer room, which Fahmi believes will be able to reduce the criminality rate by 50%. With the coming together of the communities in Bali, as well as improved efforts made by the police, it may be possible to keep the criminals at bay, resulting in a safer Bali.

Please show your support by following We Love Bali Safe: https://www.facebook.com/ welovebalisafe Stay out of harm’s way.

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Featured Expats and Locals in Solidarity for a Safer Bali

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Business Advice Social Media Marketing: Where's the Payoff for Small Businesses?

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Meet the Jakarta Expat Audrey Soraya Rodriguez Rincon

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Humorous Observations A Mended Broken Promise

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Meet the Bali Expat Rony Indo

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Sports Stick it to 'em : Field Hockey in Jakarta

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Travel Down but Not Out in Tanjung Priok

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Scams in the City Unlucky Charms

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Faces of Indonesia Ferzya from Aceh

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Worthy Causes Global Village: An English School without Walls

Food and Drink The Warung Ritual of Bali

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Light Entertainment Long Live the Hamster

Lifestyle Multi-City Flying: Save Money on the Way to Europe

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Culture The Village that Saved its Culture, Leatherback Turtles and its Coral Reefs

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Business Profile Vinod Kannan: General Manager of Singapore Airlines Indonesia

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FEATURED

Expats and Locals in Solidarity for a Safer Bali

LL. Wing is a NYC artist and writer.

By LL. Wing

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n response to the recent increase in street crimes, road accidents, home burglaries, and murder in Bali, expats have created forums and events to bring local communities, expatriates and Indonesian authorities together in solidarity to make Bali a safer place to live.

A ceremony was held on 26 May at Pantai Batu Bolong (Tugu Beach) in memory of Kim Eun Sol, the 17-year-old who recently lost her life due to a motorbike theft, and to pay homage to all the victims of crime and road accidents.

Everybody wore white tops and sarongs, bringing flowers, candles and sky lanterns. The event was attended by expats, local communities, local Banjar, police, and the military.

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People arrived before sunset to the beautiful beach of Tugu and quietly greeted each other to the drums and music of the local Banjar. The first speaker was Gonzalo of La Favela. He said, “We have tried this week to get everyone together; westerners, local communities and police. Here we are today all together in solidarity. Trust me when I say that all the authorities and Banjars are doing the best they can now to fight these crimes. They love us and will show us the Balinese way, the elegant way to find solutions in the streets. The police are working hard to fight these crimes. I have learned how it is possible if we do this together. Westerners will work with Banjars and police. The positive way is to support authorities any way we can in their efforts.”

That same Thursday in the morning a chicken vendor, 44-year-old Abuyasit, at Bualu traditional market in Nusa Dua, was hacked to death by an assailant in front of the market. Earlier last month a young local woman was attacked, her bag robbed containing all her ID and money.

She was taken to hospital where she died. She worked at a well-known company. Her identity has been requested to be kept private.

These accidents and the murder followed the horrible accident of Valeria Avallone, aged 54, an Italian woman who, like Nicho White, has made Bali her home for decades.

She is the loving mother of Marlon and wife of Luca who were at her bedside for a month at two hospitals in Bali after suffering three traumatic head wounds, a broken collarbone, severe damage to one eye and multiple injuries all over her body. Valeria arrived in Rome, Italy, with an open head wound after surgery here and a serious blood infection. She recently emerged from coma but is in critical condition. This is a woman with a huge heart who brings love and laughter to all. The Italian Embassy has released an official travel warning about crime in Bali and have communicated with the authorities. Mrs. Avallone was found unconscious on the main road past Petitenget, and taken to Bali Medical Centre.

As the sun set, surfers paddled out with leis in a Hawaiian style paddle-out homage to Kimmy and all the other victims. Balinese and western women threw marigold petals in the surf as the leis were placed in the water by the surfers. As dusk fell, candles and sky lanterns were lit all along the beach; the lanterns disappearing like free spirits.

At the podium, prayers were said in affirmation of peace and harmony, “Om Swastyastu”. On the 25 May in Ubud, a loving, unifying tribute was held for the murder of 48-yearold Anne-Marie Drozdz, as well as for all the many women attacked while on their motorbikes in this area known as an art and spiritual centre. The expat community was joined by many Balinese community members. A statement issued stated, “May this be the beginning of a unified effort to bring this unprecedented violence against women to an end.”

Karin Karner, a survivor of an attack tells her story. “When I was nine months pregnant I got mugged on the bike at 9pm in Umalas driving home after having dinner with a friend.

Two young Indonesian boys attacked me and robbed my bag.

The accident caused me three broken ribs, twelve stitches on my head, and I could not walk for a month. I was totally in shock and scared for my unborn child. I was screaming for help. A few locals passed me but didn’t stop. Then my angel Melanie Johns came along and drove me to the hospital.

Ten days later I gave birth to my little girl Allegra. Thanks to God she didn’t get hurt!”

Road accidents involving two foreigners in Bali on the weekend of 18 May, leading to the death of one of them, shocked the expatriate communities of South Bali after months of repeated motorcycle muggings involving violence against women. The death of 17-year-old Kim Eun Sol, a Korean student, triggered community action. Kim was on a motorcycle in the early hours of Saturday with her friend Amy Fitria Sidharta, 18, from Germany, when they were attacked by three muggers on two bikes who tried to steal her bag. As she tried to ward off the assailants, Kim fell off her bike to the right and died instantly when her skull was crushed by a Yamaha Byson travelling from the other direction driven by Gede Bagia, aged 37. Amy sustained minor physical injuries.

Police Chief Gen. Albertus Julius Benny Mokalu in response to the community-based action said, “We have optimized all efforts to prevent crimes. We conduct routine checks; we have priority targets by, for example, monitoring recidivists.

Perpetrators tend to repeat crimes.” He added, “In any area or province, crime can never reach zero. It is impossible.

Because of population growth, economic growth, social circumstances, and many other things, of course, crimes will occur.” Police have been working hard to fight crime but need the public to assist them.

Karin and her unharmed baby

Nicho White, still in critical condition

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On Thursday 22 May, the body of Anne-Marie Catherine Drozdz was found by Gery William, the American husband of the villa’s owner at 4pm. The door was open. He rushed in to find Drozdz lying on the floor with a black cloth covering her face. Injuries consistent with the result of ligature strangulation found on her neck, bruises were found on her body and a gash on her lips. Local police chief, Komang Sandy Arsana told reporters, “The door was damaged and there were dried up pools of blood on the floor.” Mobile phone, cash, and motorcycle were missing from the villa.

Gianyar and Jakarta police have arrested 32-year-old construction worker identified only as ‘Hambali’. Inspector Gen. Mahalu, speaking from the crime scene said, “We will establish the motive behind the murder.”

Another accident involved Australian Nicho White, who grew up in Bali and was loved by so many long time expats here. He is in a coma after sustaining a massive head injury after a car hit him while riding his motorcycle on Friday night of the same weekend. The Save Nicho White campaign on Facebook worked diligently to get Nicho airlifted to Australia and to pay his exorbitant hospital fees of AUD6,000 a day. Nicho sustained injuries to his head, chest, and legs.

Stay positive. Create solutions. It is important we have a united front. We do not care where assailants are from.

We seek justice!

Report all crimes to your Banjar. Report and file all crimes with police.

Police: 0361-110 Ambulance: 0361-113

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Fire: 0361-118 Tourist Police: 0361-224 11124

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MEET THE JAKARTA EXPAT

Audrey Soraya Rodriguez Rincon Meet Audrey Soraya Rodriguez Rincon, a beautiful mother of two with more than 20 years of experience in the healthy lifestyle world. This health coach is new to Jakarta but feels the warm welcome exuded by the people in the city.

By Gabriella Panjaitan

Hi, Audrey! Where are you from?

I’m from Colombia, but for the last five years I’ve been conducting my business in Mexico. Indonesia and Colombia are both lined up in a similar region in regards to the equator, so I’m used to the humidity and heat, even the occasional gloom like right now.

When did you move to Jakarta? What was the reason for the move?

My husband and I moved to Jakarta about eight months ago from Mexico. He was transferred here with his company and I followed along. Before that, I’ve lived most of my life in Colombia, then briefly in Bolivia.

This is the first time I’ve been this far away from Colombia.

Do you have kids? Did they move with you to Jakarta?

I have two children; Isabella is 19 and starting college in Mexico, Sebastian is 26 and is starting to work after having finished college in Colombia.

What were you doing in Mexico?

I own a consultancy program, sort of like a clinic, for health, fitness and clean eating lifestyle all integrated into one well-being centre. I like to keep myself busy with developing the program but sadly I had to close it down because of my move. I really miss it. Now, I’m looking for opportunities to do something similar in Jakarta. I also have experience in being a TV presenter, model, actress, dancer and I studied cosmetology and nutrition, so I’m not opposed if someone were to approach me to do a health program on TV. The holistic approach to well-being is my passion and I want to share my knowledge with people because when you look good, you feel good and when you feel good you look good.

Tell me a little bit more of the program you mentioned, what was it called?

The clinic was called Figura Wellness Spa. It provided everything health-related, from skin treatment, body treatments and fitness, weight-loss training and healthy cooking. My philosophy builds around the notion that fitness, aesthetics and food are all connected, that’s why I wanted to provide services in a comprehensive way through the programs at the clinic. Along with my staff, I do the cooking demonstrations, the cosmetology treatments and managing the place. I’m a certified fitness instructor as well – for TRX, Pilates, Spinning, personal training, etc.

— so I teach the classes as well.

You were quite the busy lady! So, what do you prefer to be known as; an entrepreneur, model, fitness instructor or actress?

All of the above!

Who were your clients?

More women than men, but the business runs on a mouthto-mouth method; word would travel fast and that’s how I got customers. I charge them depending on the amount of work I need to do with them.

You were also a TV presenter. Do you see yourself entering the TV business in Indonesia? How do you feel about Indonesian shows?

Yes, I would love to do something with Indonesian TV, perhaps even combining it with my fitness background, since the whole healthy lifestyle trend is very in-demand in Jakarta now. I don’t watch novelas in Indonesia, I mostly tune in to Discovery Channel and National Geographic.

Has Jakarta been nice to you?

People here are filled with kindness, really. When I walk around, people always smile and say hello to me.

Sometimes they are shy, but overall people are so nice here.

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Are you getting accustomed to speaking Indonesian now?

The first week I was here, it was a bit terrible, I didn’t speak a word of Indonesian. I’m now taking lessons and picking it up quite quickly. But this experience has taught me to be more prepared; my husband could be transferred to another country in the future, I need to be more aggressive in learning a new language before I get to a new country.

What’s one distinctive thing about Jakarta that you’ve found in your eight months here?

I can’t drive here, I miss driving my truck. Traffic is impossible. Other than the lanes being on the other side, it requires a different driving mentality. There are also no sidewalks, so I can’t walk freely. I think the traffic condition is pretty gila here.

I like it. I also love Bali and dream of going to Jogjakarta, Lombok and Flores. When I arrive in a new country, I try to see and appreciate the culture.

How do you keep busy in Jakarta?

I have a YouTube channel where I record workout videos and healthy cooking demonstrations. I used to have a team to help me with the cameras but now I set up the tripod, record and upload it myself. Sometimes I also get invited to teach Rumba class at a gym in Jakarta.

Fitness goes along with a good diet, do you have a particular one to recommend? What should Indonesians eat less of and what’s your favourite Indonesian food?

I have a problem with the word ‘diet’, it gives an impression of boringness and blandness; it really depends on how you prepare the food and portion control. A lot of Indonesians eat five dishes between 3 people, that’s way too much. The genetics of people in Indonesia can probably support this kind of eating – Indonesians are naturally small in stature.

But looking at the life expectancy of just around 60 years old nationwide, maybe we need to change the way we eat; many people eat too many fried and floury food.

I love to cook nasi goreng and spaghetti with my own recipe. I prefer organic produce and put more vegetables in my cooking. To my surprise (and delight) I can find everything I need for my cooking in Jakarta; from wheat flour to almond and soy milk.

What’s your fitness regime like? Is Jakarta a fit city in your opinion?

I work out at the gym in my apartment. I always workout in the morning and my regime is different every day.

Normally, I work weights and a little upper body workout, the next day I would do 20 minutes of running followed by Thera-band exercises, then the next day just Pilates or the Insanity workout. I always try to do something different every day, never repetitive, that’s the secret. Sometimes an hour of treadmill is way too boring. I prefer a more functional and efficient exercise with respect to many muscles. I rarely use machines, I like using the weight of my body. I see many people in Jakarta running now, which is good, but I haven’t participated in any marathons.

Everything’s online now. Do you have plans on expanding your Youtube channel?

Yes, and I want to make it more interactive; if someone has viewed my workout video, I want them to be able to contact me so I can make an exercise or diet plan for that specific individual. I also need more views and likes, maybe if people know more of me, then the view counts will go up.

I promise to upload more videos soon.

If I may say so, you do not look on par with your age.

What’s your secret to staying young?

The secret is simple; healthy food, be happy, more sex and exercise. The most important thing is eating the right food and exercise, then comes the night creams and the likes.

To contact Audrey, e-mail: figuraform@hotmail.com or visit www.youtube.com/user/xcaret8

MEET THE BALI EXPAT

Rony

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The French-Indonesian Prince who is living happily ever after in Bali.

By LL. Wing

Hello Rony. Where were you born and educated?

I was born on planet Mars and educated on planet Earth!

You are an artist. Tell me about your art career in France.

The first time I came to France I was making a lot of paintings, which I exhibited in Chaumontel/Chantilly and many other places. I became a member of a group of artists. After that, I moved to Paris to work as the Creative Department Manager for IRCAM-Center Pompidou.

At the same time I was also working as the Machinery Constructor at the Grande Halle de la Villette, where I stayed for seven years. Slowly I started getting all sorts of proposals and requests to make decorations, lighting and construction of stages for circuses, concerts and summer festivals such as Solidays Festival, Rock en Seine, Festival Paris Quartier D'été, Theatre Royal Deluxe, The Machine, etc. After that, I slowly started moving my work to the National Theatres and the Opera National de Paris, where my job was being the professional technician.

When was the first time you came to Bali?

Was it with your mother?

The first time I came back to Bali was more than 20 years since I was small, which was seven years ago now, and I’ve been intermittently living between Paris and Bali ever since.

You recently decided to make Bali your home. What led you to that decision?

At the peak of my career I started focusing my attention on finding a better quality of life, which I finally found through my surfing trips to Bali. When I returned here I met all my old friends and family, who contributed to the feeling that I was back home.

Tell me about your Balinese family.

My family from Griya Karang Tampak Gangsul are wonderful people who taught me all about the Balinese lifestyle and values so that every time I come back to Bali I would feel blessed. I must also mention the ‘old sport’ for accepting me and protecting me as the youngest member of the family.

“My innermost wish is to help the Balinese become more aware about the possibilities of succeeding outside of Bali, as I did.”

How did you meet your new bride?

It is a great story. I was in my great search for spirituality and reconnection with my Balinese roots when I met this interesting girl. Even though she was not Balinese she knew more about the island’s history and religion than most of the locals themselves.

For Saraswasti day she asked me to go praying with her to the temple and that is when I asked her to marry me!

Tell me all about your Balinese wedding and the celebrations.

At the first part of the ceremony there were lots of priests and spirits, flowers and holy water. The second part of the celebration party there was Absinthe and cigars, cognac and unholy cocktails.

What will you remember the most from that magical day?

One thing I won’t forget is that we were so busy with all the offerings and preparations,

and all dressed in our beautiful wedding outfits that we completely forgot about wearing shoes! But in the end that was just the thing that brought us closer to nature and the earth. I’ll always be grateful for all the blessings we received from the Pemanku, the high Pedanda Priest and from all my friends and family who flew here from all over the world to attend the wedding. Oh, and the pipe that broke in the kitchen and blessing the bed downstairs as well!

Where are you making your new home?

It is a magical fairy tale place in the middle of the jungle not far past Canggu. Anybody who is lucky enough to locate where that place is, is welcome to come enjoy a fresh mojito made of ingredients from our garden.

Do you have any special plans for the future?

I want to be able to intertwine the European culture with the Balinese environment, as well as intertwine the Balinese culture with the European environment. My innermost wish is to help the Balinese become more aware about the possibilities of succeeding outside of Bali, as I did. And when I finally become Superman I will make sure to keep all the beaches clean and stop the overconstruction of this beautiful island by letting people know that what matters in this life is not making money by building luxurious resorts, but returning back to nature, love and simplicity.

Thank you, Rony and congratulations!

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TRAVEL

Martin Jenkins comes from good old England but has spent most of his adult life abroad. Wary investor, keen traveller.

Writer also. www.al-terity.blogspot.com

So, what is the wonderful thing I mentioned at the beginning of this article?

Well, right in the heart of Priok stands the magnificent Tanjung Priok train station, built by the Dutch back in 1914 and one of the oldest stations in Indonesia, which is designated a heritage building by the city’s government.

Down but Not Out in Tanjung Priok

By Martin Jenkins

You can find some wonderful things in the most unlikely of places. In this particular case a trek — well actually a very lengthy cycle ride — into one of Jakarta’s dodgiest districts, Tanjung Priok, a rough and ready port area, which very few expats get to visit. I’d only ever been here a few times before, to catch Pelni ships to far-flung places in the archipelago, and it was during my first trip to Priok about 20 years ago that someone slashed open my rucksack from behind, but luckily for me, didn’t manage to steal anything of value – probably put off by the stench given off by unwashed t-shirts! Besides, anything of value — which wasn’t much — was safely kept in my money belt strapped tightly around my waist.

Not far from the gigantic port, which was established by the Dutch after the traditional Sunda Kelapa port revealed its limitations, are a motley collection of bars and dangdut joints. Parched as a castaway on a remote Indonesian island, I felt like popping in for a much needed Guinness, but the charmingly-named Monalisa wasn’t yet open for custom, alas.

“Later on,” the security guys told me.

But if Priok is rough during the day, I can’t

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imagine what the bar would be like at night.

Well, actually I can. Just Google ‘Chacha Romeo’, a 58-year-old dangdut singer who likes to get it on with six supporting female singers and you’ll get some idea.

FAST FACTS

Tanjung Priok

Country : Indonesia Province : DKI Jakarta HOW TO GET THERE Train or car (or by boat from other Indonesian ports!)

WHAT TO DO See the historic railway station and check out some of Indonesia's dodgiest bars

WHAT TO BRING As little as possible but a lot of common sense

Besides the area’s dodgy bars, drunken sailors and multitudes of street hoodlums, Tanjung Priok is also known for its riots.

It was back in the dark days of the Suharto era that bloody riots kicked off on 12 September 1984 after a Suharto stooge infuriated Muslims by entering a mosque without taking his shoes off in an attempt to remove some brochures and banners critical of the government. During the riots, nine members of a Chinese Muslim family headed by Tan Kioe Liem perished in their pharmacy, which was burned to the ground while scores and possibly hundreds of rioters were shot dead.

More recently, in April 2010, protestors went on the rampage in response to government plans to bulldoze illegal buildings, including gates to a sacred tomb complex which apparently did not have permits. Three public security offices (Satpol PP) were battered to death and hundreds of protestors and security officers were injured.

This is the station which would have allowed travellers who had arrived by ship at the nearby port to continue their journey by train, taking them to faraway places such as Malang and Surabaya in East Java, which, at that time, would have entailed a journey through Java’s dense jungle, then so full of tigers that they were described by villagers as “the plague”. How times change!

From inside, the sheer scale of the train station building is truly impressive and it features what must be one of the largest roofs on any building in the whole of Indonesia. Unfortunately for me, however, an overzealous little man in a uniform which looked about six sizes too small for him objected to me taking any photos in the station. I would have to have a permit, he said, obtained from another historic railway station called Stasiun Kota — about seven or eight kilometres away.

What he really meant, of course, was that he was after a bung — and there was no way he was going to get that from me!

Despite its designation as a heritage building, the condition of the station is a bit of a concern to be honest and many of the doors and windows are boarded up. Will this remarkable building from a bygone age just be left to rot like many of the old buildings in Jakarta’s historic Dutch quarters of Kota? Well, possibly not. Its fate, as recently touched on by the Director General of Transportation, might be to be converted into either apartments or a luxury shopping mall. And you know what?

That doesn’t surprise me at all!

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FACES OF INDONESIA

FERZYA FROM ACEH Words and Photos By David Metcalf

Whenever I meet someone on my travels around Indonesia like Ferzya, I am filled with great hope for the future of this country. This bright, young lady was born in Banda Aceh in 1990, however at the age of 10, her parents moved to Jakarta to get respite from the ongoing civil war, and she completed her high school education in Bogor.

Ferzya went on to University and completed her degree in Economics in Jogjakarta. She had a yearning to return to her home, and spent a year travelling extensively in Aceh, getting more familiar with her native land and its variety of cultures. Ferzya recounted her impressions, “I realised very early on in my travels that Aceh is nothing like it is reported in the [negative] media. People are naturally friendly, and there are many beautiful areas to visit.”

However, on her travels through the forestry areas and national parks, Ferzya witnessed a lot of environmental destruction. Sadly, the increasing threats to both the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Aceh are a reality and happening at a rapid pace.

“Deforestation and the illegal wildlife trade are robbing Aceh of its ancient forests and iconic species. I believe eco-tourism can help boost Aceh’s local economy, as well as the people’s sense of pride, adding value to the preservation and restoration of its natural and cultural heritage.”

Ferzya decided to do something about it.

“I made a decision to get involved in eco tourism, and be part of the solution, not the problem,” she stated. Ferzya speaks and acts from the heart. She speaks with tremendous passion about preserving the forest, the natural resources and the wildlife in Aceh. She takes tourists to visit these special places.

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and finished in Medan. I experienced some of the environmental changes she spoke of first-hand, and I know with the passion and drive this smart, young lady possesses, she will help to bring about a positive change.

It is Ferzya’s hope that people will not listen to the media, which often portrays Aceh in a bad light, but come and experience for themselves what Lonely Planet describes as “one of the world’s best kept secrets for the adventurous traveller”.

There are still vast tracks of wilderness intact, and to see it now — before it is all gone — will help bring awareness to the issue and hopefully cast some light on turning those illegal commercial activities into more viable options like eco-tourism initiatives. If enough pressure can be levelled to halt commercial activities that threaten conservation, heritage and the shrinking wildlife species that exist in the national parks, reserves and forestry areas change will happen.

Ferzya has seen many positive changes since the 2004 Tsunami. The city of Banda Aceh is rebuilt, and the social fabric is mending. The Acehnese people are positive about their future. In December 2014, the 10-year anniversary of the tsunami will hopefully attract visitors. Now is the time for responsible tourism to forge ahead and if you wish to support Ferzya, you will be supporting her commitment to deliver responsible tourism with a long-term vision, which delivers true sustainability, working hand-in-hand with the local community.

Ferzya can be contacted via: Web: http://www.getaceh.com E-mail: ferzya.farhan@gmail.com

David Metcalf is the co-author of a new book — Indonesia’s Hidden Heritage — Cultural journeys of Discovery including over 300 of his photographs, available via his website. David lives in Bali and loves travelling around Indonesia and also organises photography tours. davidmetcalf3@me.com

FOOD & DRINK

The Warung Ritual of Bali Words and Photos By Intan Tanjung

I can feel the vibrant radiance of intimacy every time I sit in a warung. Friendly waitresses rapidly move, bringing trays of food to customers; loud laughs and the rattle of cutleries, enthusiastic conversations between diners over humble gastronomic artworks seem like a dynamic song that livens up this ordinary life.

“The great thing about the warung is watching the people, and experiencing a day-to-day life passing in front of you,” says Max Lommers, a Dutch expat who currently lives in Indonesia.

One thing that is quite amazing is the social aspect that adds to the flavours. “It's more about the environment that makes you feel comfortable, a part of the culture where people usually eat out. They still need to have some locations for social interaction, like a pub in the UK for example,” continues Max.

A plateful of Nasi Ayam Bu Oki, Jimbaran

Warung Nikmat, one of the favourites in Bali, is a good example to see the description of how life works on this island, which is filled with tourists, expats and locals. My friend Tari Morlanes loves it here. She regularly eats at Warung Nikmat once a week for more than five years. To her, lunch is merriment in this warung which is located in Kuta, the centre of the tourist destination; it’s a perfect meeting point to meet her friends, and a good place to introduce humble Javanese cuisine to her tourist friends.

Another example of a simple and friendly eatery is Warung Kampoeng, my friend Maya Nursari’s favourite place to eat, where she also gets her food delivered from. This warung presents a mix of cultural influences from Javanese, Chinese, and Western cuisines in a romantic rustic atmosphere. Office workers stop by after hours to relax with colleagues over ayam kungpaw, mie goreng or es teler, families share tables for extensive Chinese cooking, while couples enjoy eating simple home foods such as rawon or stir-fried water spinach.

A humble portion of Javanese food at Warung Nikmat, Kuta

“The foods remind me of my mother’s cooking, like cap cay and nasi goreng. The Chinese flavour is so distinct with thick soup and sauce. It’s really a nice blend,” Maya tells me.

Warung is a lifesaver for me, a single and hard-working young woman. Let’s admit it, it is an amazing concept you can’t find in many places around the world. Delicious fresh foods are available at an affordable price, and ready in just a short period of time. Just drive to your nearest warung, and in less than 15 minutes you can have your meal and still keep your hands clean.

Nasi Ayam Ibu Oki is one place I visit regularly. The warung (although it’s actually a house turned into a place to eat) combines delicious Balinese chicken and rice that is so rich in spice and chilli. The pleasure of getting a plateful of rice with chicken cooked in seven ways, served with crunchy fried peanuts and steamed vegetables, and mixed with coconut shreds, is something I always miss when I am away from Bali. When I touch down on the island after being away, I make sure to go here first. It’s almost like a statement for me saying, “I’m glad I’m back in Bali!”

Busy crowd during lunch at Warung Nikmat, Kuta

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

There is something so delightfully charming about the warung. It’s a celebration of culture, where traditional foods meet a relaxing, unpretentious ambience that reflects the lives of people in the neighbourhood.

For Geoff Drake, a reservation manager in a hotel, warung gives a different cultural experience which he doesn’t see in

his home country. He is quite impressed with how warung present their food to the customers. “It gives a better sense of comfort to know the foods before getting what I want. I like to pick and choose, and especially like the ones where all the dishes are already made,” he said. “And I like to eat too. When I eat I like to be fulfilled at the end, and at the warung, you can manage your portions; if you want to eat more you ask for more, and if you want to eat less, just ask for less.”

Simplicity is another factor people like from a warung.

According to Juliana Tu, formerly a worker in a private hospital in Bali, warung has a unique down-to-earth character when it comes to foods but with better tastes and cheaper prices. “Restaurants kind of complicate the food and put too much stuff on it, but if you go to a warung, they're really simple and straightforward,” says Juliana.

Her favourite is Warung Jawa located on Jalan Danau Poso. She praises it for the continuity and providing foods for customers 24/7. “They have a big selection [of foods] and you can just pick what you want. They always have stuff, they never really run out, and if they run out then they already have a new tray to replace.”

Alison Bone, a writer, thinks that the atmosphere and characteristic is the most important thing from a warung.

It should have a story about the culture it’s presenting and a strong concept about foods. “I like to go to a warung that celebrates Balinese rituals,” says Alison. “I like the traditional aspect of warung, like Warung Kayun up in Mas. It has a Balinese village setting and a relationship between food and the gods, so foods as an offering.”

Countless quaint warungs in colourful portable stalls or permanent/semi-permanent buildings can be found in every corner of this island, serving delicious foods from all over Indonesia. But although I’m quite adventurous when it comes to eating, there is nothing compared to comfort foods. And something about the warung that everyone must remember is to look at the locals. If locals go there, you know it’s a good place to go.

WARUNG NIKMAT Jalan Bakung Sari, Gg. Biduri No. 6, Kuta, Badung WARUNG KAMPOENG Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran, Badung WARUNG KAYUN Jalan Raya Mas no. 47, Ubud, Gianyar NASI AYAM BU OKI Jalan Uluwatu 2, Jimbaran, Badung

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LIFESTYLE

E-NNOVATION NEWS

MULTI-CITY FLYING

Save Money on the Way to Europe

Robert Machnik is a traveller who grew up in Poland. He graduated from universities in North America. For the last two years he has worked and lived in Indonesia and is a father of a 7-year-old son.

By Robert Machnik

Osmo to stop zombie-like staring for kids on iPads Osmo is a combination of iPad accessories and software aimed at changing the interaction between children and their iPads by providing games that work together with physical objects—pen, paper, blocks, even toys.

Tangible Play created Osmo to recognize objects in the real world. It ‘sees’ them by using the iPad’s front-facing camera, which it hoods with a clip-on plastic mirror. The clip lets the camera look down to the area in front of the iPad, Osmo’s play space. From there, kids can use Osmo game tiles and puzzle pieces, along with toys and other objects they wish to use.

Osmo packs will ship in the summer of 2014. Osmo works with iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Mini, iPad Mini with Retina Display, and iPad Air, and it’s built for children ages six and up.

In Europe the holiday season begins in June and lasts until the first few days of September. The longest day in Europe is called the Solstice on 21st of June and some Nordic countries celebrate this moment with a car-free day. The peak holiday season is during July and August, so prices usually soar by 30%, while in some southern countries like Italy, August is the month when all major businesses are out and leisure time has priority. So, tourists who want to go for a journey across Europe can already observe promotional advertisements in the media. Many of us use advance web search portals to find the best price deals. However, those who want to find offers for themselves and don’t want to stay just in one place should look into the Multi City option offered by major airlines.

When a customer interacts with a flight search scanner it will quickly conclude that not only return tickets are cheaper than a one-way purchase, but they are on a promotion based on destination, so in reality they are discounted only one way!

That leaves extra room for careful shoppers who wants to find a deal on promotions both ways. The Multi City option booking offers an opportunity to find out that, for example, you can fly into Europe by arriving at Frankfurt and leave out from Rome. Multi City is also a way to plan stopovers without paying extra to the airline. For example, you can plan to stay in Paris for three days and continue your journey to Munich in Germany later on with the same ticket printout by the same airline.

Multi City options are offered by all major airlines, sometimes under a slightly different name like Multi Destination or Multi Stop.

An alternative strategy to save money is a triangle route, especially when you consider that Europe is a small continent after all. For example, fly from Jakarta to Amsterdam, take a train to Berlin, and fly out from Berlin to Vienna, later leaving Europe from Vienna. For such connections, Multi City is an option. Some frequent business travellers might want to train their secretaries to optimize the price search or schedule around one favourite airline.

In order to optimize your flight experience, consider first to choose the European origin airlines with a hub in Europe. It is a safe bet as EU regulators enforce upon all airlines the strict rules that protect customers like in no other place in the world. Customers in Europe are protected regardless of the country of origin and in case of claim you will be treated with high attention, which is not always the case with other carriers, as basically they are out of practical options there.

More information on your consumer rights can be followed at the official site of European Consumers Centres Network

by European Commission on: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/ecc/ consumer_topics/air_travel_en.htm Here you can find an AIR PASSENGER RIGHTS EU COMPLAINT FORM (just in case).

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A trick of the airline hub location comes into the picture. Flights from or to a particular airline hub both ways is always cheaper. But then, you will discover that the triangle logic is a bit of contradiction to round-trip cheaper flying. And yes, you would be right unless you consider that your last flight is empty. In other words, passengers take flights out of a given hub and never take the return flight. For example, a one-way priced ticket from Frankfurt to Amsterdam is 500 EURO, but both ways is under 200 EURO. Will you fly back if you want to be in Italy at the same time?

• KLM’s hub is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol • AIR FRANCE’s hub is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport • LUFTHANSA has its hub in three cities: Munich, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt A trick to cheap ‘empty’ flights is to pick a rare or promotional destination at a distant date. For example, your last ‘empty’ flight segment is scheduled next year in February, so the airline-offered price now is quite low.

Some airlines impose limitations on Multi City bookings up to four segments and some others require you to have a subsequent time order. Nevertheless, a passenger can have two or even more tickets so the whole flying route can be split into two tickets but issued with the same airline, which in most cases guarantees further connection in case your previous flight was delayed by the same carrier.

3D printer for the home now shipping MakerBot’s Replicator Mini is a userfriendly, smaller and lower priced device built for home use and is now shipping.

Users with no design experience can download 3D models from their website and print what they want at the touch of a button. The company recently announced a licensing deal with Sesame Street, which will mean owners can print characters like Big Bird and Elmo on their devices.

The device will sell for $1,375 through makerbot.com.

Another advantage to fly with a regular airline instead of cheap airlines is that they offer discounted fares for teenagers — depending on conditions — from 75% to 90% of the regular price. Infants under two years of age mostly fly free of charge and kids’ trolleys are provided by airlines when requested.

In conclusion, the combination of the above advice shall bring results much better than any sophisticated fly scanner.

I must admit that I have never run into a travel agent that cares enough to discuss such options. When travelling into Europe, you must remember that all travelling options depend on your Schengen zone visa limitations, as not all countries in Europe are in Schengen. Have a good journey!

Turn your story into a stunning animated video Adobe Voice is a tool for creating quick, slick animated videos, combining video, photos, animated clips, text, music and narration to create digital sketches which can be shared online. Currently only available for the iPad, the app has a library of 25,000 icons and photographs, and rights-free music the user can use to build their video. The user can also use their own imagery and audio.

CULTURE

THE VILLAGE THAT SAVED ITS CULTURE, LEATHERBACK TURTLES AND ITS CORAL REEFS

By Tess Joyce

There are only a few beaches in the world on where the giant leatherback turtle lays its eggs. The leatherback is the fourth largest reptile and the largest ever found was over three metres long from head to tail. It is believed that the critically endangered species only nests in two locations in Indonesia — in Tambrauw, near Sorong and Raja Ampat (both locations are in West Papua). I decided to take a visit to the lesser known beach in Raja Ampat and discovered that the remote village of Yenbekaki was preserving more than just these ancient giants of the sea.

The village was truly awe-inspiring; not only had they protected their local culture and traditions, they had also protected their coral reefs from the destructive practices of a nearby mining company.

As we arrived on the shore, a kind, elderly man led us up to his house where we took refuge from the storm of rain that had suddenly unleashed itself. He was Bapak Agustinus Mayor and he worked for the organisation Conservation International (CI), which has many conservation posts positioned strategically throughout Raja Ampat. CI is a pioneering organisation in identifying biodiversity hotspots across the world and then protecting these irreplaceable habitats; some of Indonesia’s richest and most important ecosystems are considered hotspots and many locations in Raja Ampat have been identified. We rested with a warm cup of tea and asked Agustinus about the leatherbacks which laid their eggs on the nearby beach of Warebar with its 2.5 km of sand.

“In the past, people from Raja Ampat used to come and steal the eggs and hunt the turtles nesting there because they were easy prey. Even the hawksbills were consumed.

But ever since Yenbekaki and Conservation International started the post, the number of turtles nesting there began to increase every year. When we first started, only two leatherbacks appeared per month. Now, we can have leatherbacks almost every night after five years of protection,” explained Agustinus.

Feeling enthusiastic, we asked Agustinus if we could visit the beach and he smiled and shook his head. “The breeding season for the leatherback starts in March and ends in August. Same with the hawksbill. The olive ridley turtle starts first in February, once the olive ridley starts, then the leatherback begins. The leatherback turtles like the beach because the waves are strong and there is no coral reef — it has a sandy bottom. They always return to the beach on which they were born.”

We were just a few weeks early! Sensing our disappointment, Agustinus’ daughter showed us some photos of the hatchlings from their breeding program.

“We also keep some of the eggs to hatch, to enable the turtles to reach maturity and survive without predation.

Predators include wild boar, sea birds which know the season of the hatching, monitor lizards and also humans.

Saltwater crocodiles seen near the beach can be predators of the turtles.”

The rain had started to subside and I could see a distinct pattern in the sea — half of the ocean was now dyed brown.

One of the villagers on the beach noticed my gaze and explained that a nickel mining company had loosened the land and caused run-off; whenever it rained, soil could be seen in the seawater. The soil and chemical pollution began to destroy the coral reefs and because of the protests and blockades, the company stopped mining.

We decided to take a walk through the village. Artwork adorned every crevice — each house had a painted entranceway and the artwork often depicted traditional symbols such as the koreri. Some of the paintings depicted their ancestors from ancient times and their mythologies.

“This is to remember our heritage and our roots,” explained Agustinus. “The government asked us if we would like concrete pavements but we said no — we prefer sand so that we can yosim.” Yosim is a traditional Papuan dance involving musical instruments which are played for long hours as the locals circulate the village. In fact, the village had no phone reception, internet or even public electricity, but it felt more alive than some of the other villages I had seen in Raja Ampat. The people of Yenbekaki seemed so confident, so secure in their place in the universe. They did not have that look in their eyes of ‘is the grass greener over there?’ which seems to be sweeping across the connected globe.

I wanted to find out more about their ancient culture and I was invited by a man called Alex, who had long dreadlocks, to visit the community house that evening. I ventured in shyly, it was dark and we used candles. A man with strong eyes and a big afro was sat on the floor and he hesitated before welcoming us into the circle. “This is where we play

music every night,” explained Alex who then proceeded to show me the triton shells which were played like trumpets.

In the circle of musicians, a huge guitar, maracas and a tifa made from the skin of the monitor lizard were now being played. “We are in a band called Sanggar Sarak Yenbekaki,” explained Alex. “Sometimes the Raja Ampat government sponsors us to do tours throughout Java and Jakarta. We also perform at the Waisai annual cultural festival every October.” I later discovered that they had performed with the American musician Arrington de Dionyso in East Java, in a combination of experimental jazz and traditional Papuan music.

That evening we ate warm rice and vegetable soup in Agustinus’s house and shared stories. The moon was full and we wandered onto the beach. The only shop in the village sold mie goreng and sweets and I was glad that we had brought vegetables with us on our trip. I was astonished by how much the villagers didn’t have on this island, but I was also amazed by their determination to keep their culture and to protect their coral reefs and the sacred marine life that they seemed to worship. The richness of Yenbekaki village was hidden — every grain of sand was a pathway towards something ancient and big.

Tess Joyce's poems were recently published in poetry magazines Orbis, The Journal, Tears in the Fence, Obsessed with Pipework and in online magazines Snakeskin, The Island Review, BlazeVOX, Ditch, Four and Twenty, Anatomy and Etymology and Phantom Kangaroo. She is a writer from the UK but currently lives with her husband in Indonesia.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

general manager of singapore airlines indonesia

Vinod Kannan The Business Profile this issue is Vinod Kannan, General Manager of Singapore Airlines Indonesia. Mr. Kannan has been with the world-renowned airline since 2001 and is a passionate player in the aviation industry.

By Angela Richardson

Singapore Airlines has been around for a long time and is still a favourite of many Asian travellers. Could you please give us a brief history of the airline?

Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) history can be traced back to 1 May 1947, when a Malayan Airways (MAL) Airspeed Consul took off from Singapore Kallang Airport on the first of three scheduled weekly flights to Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. The Airline also started services in 1947 to Jakarta, Palembang and Medan. SIA has come a long way since then, evolving from a regional airline to one of the most respected travel brands around the world.

SIA flies one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world to 62 destinations over six continents, with the Singapore Girl as its internationally-recognised icon providing the high standards of care and service that customers have come to expect. SIA has made a habit of leading the way, and along the way developed a reputation for being an industry trendsetter. The ever-growing list of industry-leading innovations includes the first to offer free headsets, a choice of meals and free drinks in Economy Class in the 1970s, and the first to fly the A380 from Singapore to Sydney on 25 October, 2007.

What is your story behind becoming General Manager of Singapore Airlines Indonesia?

I hail from Bangalore in India, but moved to my second home, Singapore, in 1996 to study. After my Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Singapore and a Masters in Computing from Singapore and Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, I joined Singapore Airlines in 2001.

After stints in marketing, route planning and sales, I moved to Kolkata, India as Manager of Eastern India. This was followed by stints in Saudi Arabia and Italy.

I moved to Jakarta in Dec 2013 as General Manager Indonesia and am enjoying and learning new things with each passing day!

How many flights a day does Singapore Airlines have from Indonesia to Singapore?

SIA currently operates nine daily Jakarta flights, four daily Denpasar flights and since 26 July, SIA has taken over one of two daily Surabaya flights, which was operated by regional subsidiary SilkAir.

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What new routes have you opened, and will you be opening, this year in and out of Indonesia?

Last year, in Indonesia, SIA introduced a ninth daily service to Jakarta, and simultaneously added its fourth daily service to Denpasar (Bali) while SilkAir (MI), a subsidiary of SIA, has commenced services to Semarang, Makassar and Jogjakarta extending the group’s reach to 14 destinations in Indonesia. From the Northern Summer 2014 season, MI will operate to Kalibo in the Philippines, Mandalay in Myanmar and Hangzhou in China this year.

SIA will be making adjustments to selected markets across the network during the Northern Summer season.

A third daily flight to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport has been added, increasing the number of daily services to Tokyo to five. A380 aircraft will serve Mumbai and New Delhi daily from 30 May 2014, taking over from two daily flights that currently serve each city with smaller aircraft. A380 services to Shanghai will increase from five times weekly to daily, while frequency to Istanbul will increase by one flight per week to six times weekly.

To cater for peak summer demand, SIA will resume Athens twice weekly between 9 June 2014 and 9 October 2014, while capacity in selected markets in Europe and Japan will be increased.

Is it difficult to find manpower to support your growing business in Indonesia?

Finding the right people is key to any organisation in any market. Singapore Airlines offers attractive remuneration to aspiring joiners and I am glad to say that we have a dedicated, talented and cohesive team here in Indonesia.

Why do you think that Singapore Airlines is the preferred airline for short-haul journeys, especially to Singapore, of many Indonesians and expatriates in Jakarta?

We believe that the overall travel experience is one of the key motivators for choosing Singapore Airlines. Since its establishment, Singapore Airlines has earned a reputation as an innovative market leader, combining quality

products with excellent service. Excellence in customer service has been integral to Singapore Airlines’ success. Superb inflight service is the cornerstone of its reputation for customer service and hospitality.

With so many low-cost carriers in operation now, does this affect your business?

As the air transportation industry becomes challenging with airlines offering aggressive fares amidst increasing capacity, and fuel prices remaining high by historical standards, it will be natural that we face competition within the industry.

While we will respond and adapt to the immediate and short-term challenges; we also plan well ahead and keep a keen eye on opportunities and challenges that may emerge in the long term.

Does SIA have a low-cost airline as well?

Yes, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, called Scoot (www.

FlyScoot.com). Scoot operates mediumto-long-haul, low-cost flights between

Singapore and Australasia, China and others. Scoot is independently operated and has its own management team.

Another subsidiary is Tigerair for the short-haul flights.

How is SIA working towards being the preferred airline in the region?

Singapore Airlines focuses on its premium positioning and on the fundamental values that drive our success. The key elements of safety, a zealous focus on our customers, product innovation and leadership, as well as network connectivity, form the foundation of our competitive offering and will continually be strengthened.

Our products will continue to evolve, with attention to comfort, design and look and feel, the in-flight experience, the in-flight entertainment experience, and the servicing element, which wraps up the whole package.

How many passengers do you fly a year?

In the financial year that ended on 31 March 2014, SIA carried 18.6 million passengers, an increase of 2.3% over last

“Singapore Airlines has earned a reputation as an innovative market leader, combining quality products with excellent service.

Excellence in customer service has been integral to Singapore Airlines’ success.”

year. Passenger carriage (in revenue passenger kilometres) rose 1.4% on the back of 1.9% growth in capacity (in available seat-kilometres).

How many aircrafts does Singapore Airlines own worldwide?

As of May 2014, SIA has 104 passenger aircraft in its fleet.

What was your annual turnover in 2013? What are your projections this year?

In the financial year 2013-14, SIA’s operating performance improved $69 million (+36.9%) as a $93 million increase in revenue outpaced a $24 million increase in expenditure.

Since the tragic disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines MH370 flight, have you increased security measures for your airline?

Being in the airline industry, SIA will look at all the incidents relating to airline operations.

SIA has a thorough review that would require us to work with various parties; aircraft manufacturers, the authorities, etc. Rest assured that such things are taken very seriously. We have dedicated resources to look at what we can learn, and we share those with our friends in other airlines.

And finally, what do you believe to be the key to success in your business life?

Based on my experience, the key to a team’s performance is how well they can interact and gel together. People make any organisation or business successful, more than anything else. The secret is to ensure that the people in the business are motivated, committed and always performing to their potential. The other important aspect for personal success is family.

In my case, my wife and three year old daughter are the support mechanism that keep me grounded when things get a little crazy!

Thank you, Vinod. If you would like to get in touch, please email vinod.kannan@gmail.com

Social Media Marketing: Where’s the Payoff for Small Businesses?

By Guy Nelson

Like most small business entrepreneurs in Indonesia you have probably progressed from posting your most recent meal photos on Facebook to experimenting with one or more social media sites as a marketing tool.

Similar to many other small business owners though, you may be unsure about the marketing benefits or you’re outright disappointed with the results.

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING STATISTICS In a new US 2014 social media marketing industry report, most small business marketers either didn’t know or said their Facebook marketing is not working. Only 43% of marketers feel their Facebook efforts are working, although this is an increase from 37% in 2013.

Larger businesses, however, were much more likely to agree that their Facebook marketing efforts were effective. For example, 52% of businesses with 1,000 or more employees agreed, compared to only 34% of the self-employed. So, due to availability of internal resources, company size seems to matter with social media marketing success.

In Australia, according to a recent Telstra study, nearly three quarters of small and medium businesses are failing to use social media as a marketing tool. The report said only 24% of the 1,000 small and medium businesses surveyed have embraced social media for marketing.

TAKE THE CUP-IS-HALF-FULL APPROACH As a small business owner this may be discouraging.

However, if you can take the cup-is-half-full approach, there is growing evidence that social media marketing does yield good results and is well worth the time, effort and the relatively small amount of money needed to achieve a valuable degree of success. There is also encouraging information from that same US social media marketing report.

More than half of marketers who've been using social media for at least three years report it has helped them improve sales. By spending as little as six hours per week, 66%+ of marketers see lead generation benefits with social media. And, nearly half of those who spend at least six hours per week on social media efforts saw a benefit of reduced overall company marketing expenses.

MEASURING YOUR MARKETING RETURNS The biggest cost to small businesses using social media as a marketing tool is time. So the question becomes less about money and more about the value of their time. This doesn’t mean financial ROI isn’t relevant; it just means it has a different meaning and different metrics to the small business owner than it does to big business.

As with anything new, it can seem overwhelming and impossible to add another thing to your already overscheduled day. Tracking results can help you hone your social media efforts to activities and networks that actually add value. After some time, you will see patterns emerge that will prove helpful. Look for information that points you towards the type of content, time of day and the social networks that increase your customer engagement.

With this kind of valuable information, you will know where, when and how to spend your time. In the end, you will know you are getting your money’s worth and isn’t that what ROI is all about?

Try choosing three customer engagement measurement goals and track those goals every week for three months.

At the end of three months, evaluate the data and determine if your efforts are resulting in increased engagement. If not, it might be time to alter your strategy.

Social media could be used as a tool to improve existing media channels and increase direct website visits, improve click-through rates on search engine marketing, advertising, and increased search optimization visits.

Measuring sales through social media in isolation really undervalues the social channel.

INDONESIANS ARE VERY SOCIAL MARKETING FRIENDLY If you’re an entrepreneur in Indonesia, marketing directly to Indonesians, you may wonder how social media marketing plays out here. The news is very good.

77% of internet users in Indonesia say the Internet helps them connect closely with people that are important to them, mostly via social media. Many of the cheap feature phones sold in Indonesia come with Facebook pre-installed and for many Indonesians, that’s their first online experience. They’re unaware of the online world beyond Facebook. In addition to Facebook, Jakarta was named the number one Twitter city in the world and second most active Twitter country.

Indonesians are very interested in leveraging everything in the world of social media, including e-commerce. The ease at which people can now reach out to their friends or family on Facebook and/or Twitter for advice, tips, and make comparisons before any buying decisions has a huge impact on e-commerce platforms.

Indonesian marketers need to be proactive because social media is where their potential customers are. They need to create a community, not an audience. Creating a community means there are two-way communications.

Indonesians are looking for conversation and relationship with their favourite brands, rather than one-way communication.

MIGHT AS WELL GET ON BOARD Social media marketing is a ship that’s already left port. Big companies are pointing the way as they shift enormous focus away from traditional marketing in this newer, less-costly direction. Small businesses will gain proficiency as greater commitments of time are made to marketing this way. Just like the decision to have a website is a ‘no-brainer’, social media marketing will rise to that status too. As a small business entrepreneur you may as well get on board now.

Guy Nelson is a Canadian expat, living and working in Java and Bali since 1997. He initiated BizPlanPlus (www.bizplanplus.com) an Indonesian business consultancy to help expat clients “avoid failure on your way to success”. guy.nelson@bizplanplus.com

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ADVERTORIAL

Your Very Own Piece of Paradise

COCOON RESIDENCE—LOMBOK THE BEAUTIFUL LOMBOK ISLAND is located east of Bali.

Lombok geographically is almost the same size as Bali and, just as there are popular tourist areas on Bali, Lombok offers a variety of destinations to suit different holidaymakers and investors. The tropical climate with warm and humid weather all year round makes it the ideal playground for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful clean blue waters.

Latest tourism figures show that whilst Bali is certainly drawing more and more tourists to its sunny shores more tourists are now also travelling to other destinations, Lombok being one of the main, particularly due to the fact that it is easily accessible by boat or plane from Bali. Lombok also gives tourists a wonderful place to truly relax and enjoy the sunsets and tranquility of nature.

The beautiful Cemara Beach sits about 22km south of Mataram. Mataram being the largest city on Lombok, and 2km southwest of Lembar harbour, Lombok’s main port for ferry crossings, only a 40 minutes ferry crossing from Bali. Local settlements dot the Cemara coastline, whose beaches are home to dozens of traditional boats owned by local fishermen, providing the freshest seafood available.

You can take an amazingly scenic boat ride to Cemara from Lembar Harbour, past the natural lagoon and through a sensational lush green mangrove forest, which must be seen to be appreciated. The roads also are of very good quality so if you prefer you can take a vehicle.

Lombok tourism is at an all time high. The evidence of this can be seen in the increased number of tourists year on year. With the opening of the new Lombok International Airport more and more international direct flights are operating to Lombok. This of course has been wonderful for the local economy.

Cemara Beach is one of the best choices for experiencing nature and culture. This cultural experience is hard to find in a lot of other destinations.

Land values in Lombok have increased by 20% in the last 12 months. Developers have identified a niche market, and have created a boutique development of private and luxurious beachfront residences, designed and constructed to the highest and most exacting of international standards, Cocoon Residence.

Cocoon Residence is a blue chip investment opportunity.

Cocoon Residence is a luxuriously appointed and architecturally inspired boutique development located at Cemara Beach, Lombok. The privately managed complex - consisting of 14 one-bedroom villas and 4 two-bedroom villas - is a boutique residence which creates the perfect balance of lifestyle and investment. Each residence is designed around your own private pool, manicured gardens and sun terraces, providing you with a tranquil and fully serviced private retreat. High speed internet and WiFi also supplied to every villa, along with VIP airport transfers and full concierge service. A unique design concept that insures space and privacy for the guests and for the astute investor, a forecast of 8% return per anum over 5 years and a 100% cash back guaranteed

by BNI Life. Cocoon Residence is the perfect investment.

Offering a 30% only deposit and rental returns to offset the balance, who could ask for more?

All luxurious villas are completed to European standards and a high end fit out. Building materials include marble flooring, all timber frames, decking made from Ulin

hardwood. The ceilings are beautiful exposed timber with bamboo detail, in keeping with traditional design within the villas. The development has been designed in accordance with International Energy Efficient standards and water recycling compliant with Indonesian Law. Ownership of each residence will hold its own freehold land title certificate (SHM) under the name of the owner.

All you need to do is have the key and open the door; everything else is provided. The added unique bonus with these villas is that they offer 30 days free personal use with no restrictions, on times, or you may want to rent your 30 days out. The boutique residences have their own exclusive premium a la carte restaurant, along with an amazing cocktail bar. Due to the west orientation, looking toward Mount Agung, Bali, Cocoon Residence experiences amazing sunsets with the silhouette of the mountain in the background.

Cocoon Residence has thought of everything, just in case you have had a hard day snorkeling or laying on the beach, or just reading a good book, they provide a 24/7 VIP butler service to all villas. As a privately managed and operated complex you are guaranteed superior maintenance to your investment along with the very best in security and hospitality.

A rare opportunity to acquire a villa within this boutique resort offering fantastic 100% cash back, BNI Life guaranteed, what more could you ask for. Contact me now for further information or brochures to secure your very own piece of paradise. Opportunities like this don’t come very often.

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HUMOROUS OBSERVATIONS

A Mended Broken Promise

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

By Simon J. Still

I arrived in Indonesia more than ten years ago and then duly scarpered back to England. After a year of “Flip you, Misters!”, inaccessible public transport on unkempt roads, corruption, flagrant littering, tropical illnesses and religious intolerance (people didn’t like me openly not batting for anyone’s side) and people always saying I looked fat with a smile, I was sure I’d done enough to elevate my status to a more rounded and worldly human being.

In fact, after 365 days of hearing a girl a day call me handsome and all the men being smaller than me, I honestly thought there would be a red carpet waiting at Heathrow.

I had hopes of returning buoyed up with sex-appeal from a tropical tan and anecdotes about a place where orangutans come from. I was wrong. Really wrong. I was just me again in a culture of stringent personal space and anonymity.

Nobody cared what I’d done where. And what was worse was how Indonesia had affected me. I couldn’t readjust; the rules, the street cameras, political correctness, uptightness, how easily people became offended, how little appreciation there was, self-entitlement, diluted sense of community, it was impossible to reengage, not that I’d ever really engaged my culture of birth, anyway. So I tried another country, then another and another until here I am, back in Indonesia, married with kids and earning peanuts. But if I’m such a misery wherever I go, why did I choose to come back? It’s quite telling.

Here’s why: • In the UK you have to jump through countless hoops, sometimes thrice over, answer innumerable silly questions and part with heartbreaking amounts of cash just to qualify to drive a vehicle.

• In Indo you pay a policeman.

• In the UK there are limits on who can drive a car with whom when, where and how many, and children have to be strapped up like Tutankhamun in his sarcophagus the whole trip.

• In Indo you can take as many in or on a vehicle as can be squished or stacked.

• In the UK you can be stabbed outside a pub for offending someone’s football team — just mad.

• In Indo it is possible to receive death threats or worse for offending someone’s religion — bit harsh.

• In the UK you have to save half the year to take your kids to a caravan park in Devon.

• In Indo there are innumerable opportunities for a quick and affordable beach holiday.

• In the UK my neighbours would call the police on me if my hamster squeaked too loudly at the wrong time of day.

• In Indo my neighbours are noisy but in return they don’t give a rat’s what I do.

• In Indonesia people smile the whole time, even when they’re wrong or bad. It’s cheery.

• If you smiled like an Indonesian in the UK you would be committed. The only people who frown like the British in Indo have been committed.

• People worry about and fixate on so much crap back west.

• In Indonesia, it is truly easier.

“There should be a new public holiday marked on the calendar.

It should be called Expat Day. Foreigners everywhere should hit the town and rejoice in not being pelted by the weather, economic woes and health and safety forms they would otherwise have to endure back in their motherlands.”

As I find myself being squeezed along the colon of the rainy season, with glimpses of sunlight ahead, I realize I might have been a little downcast in previous articles, even culturally judgmental, which is something I sternly promised to steer clear from. Yes, the traffic is bad and the education system ahead of my daughter’s is lamentable and the healthcare is a sham and corruption is everywhere, but we eat much better than we would back in Blighty (fresh market stuff and tropical sun-ripened fruit, herbs and spices and virtually no red meat), and we get out and about. We

have adventures, sunshine, jungle, coral reefs and opportunities none of the poor saps back in recessionafflicted Europe have. And I’m living in a place where, married or not, I get to hear the word handsome directed at me a lot. It’s not true, of course. I’m quasi hideous. When I look in the mirror nowadays, I only see my mother staring back with a five o’clock shadow and balding, but hearing it does put a smile on my face.

Conversely, everyone who stops the wife and I to ‘goo goo goo’ at our newborn thinks my wife is the maid.

There should be a new public holiday marked on the calendar. It should be called Expat Day. Foreigners everywhere should hit the town and rejoice in not being pelted by the weather, economic woes and health and safety forms they would otherwise have to endure back in their motherlands. They should raise a jar to all the Yusuf Publics and Mr. Poor-But-Cools abound, and all the culturally unique stuff that fuels their lives and gives them pause to wonder at where they are. They should enjoy the warm buzz they get from looking back over their shoulders and realizing they just missed a catastrophic motorway pileup — even if they’re living in Jakarta.

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SPORTS

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

STICK IT TO 'EM

Field Hockey in Jakarta Words and Photos By Antony Sutton

Every time I told people I was off to an international hockey event on the weekend I was greeted with the same reaction. “I didn't know they played hockey in Indonesia.” And nope, nor did I until not so long ago.

But there is a thriving hockey scene in the country.

There are clubs in Jakarta, note the plural, as well as Balikpapan and even a pesantren in Indramayu, West Java. In Senayan, there is an Astroturf pitch where the Jakarta-based clubs practice on a regular basis. And when they are not practising, they are competing.

The weekend of 23/24 May saw teams from across Indonesia, as well as Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong converge on Jakarta for the prestigious ISCI Hockey International 8s and much merriment. For someone unfamiliar with the game and its finer points, it was a fascinating experience. In recent weeks, Jakarta has hosted the BuGils International Football 6s and the Rugby 10s. Both tournaments attracted teams from around the region and both were great days out with plenty of passion on the field and laughs off it.

The hockey may not have attracted as many spectators, but there was passion and skill by the bucketload and plenty of ribaldry and banter off it.

Speaking of skill, have you ever seen a hockey player doing step-overs? Imagine Christiano Ronaldo with a beer gut, two day growth and a hockey stick. There was even one guy who scored a goal which can best be described as an overhead kick, except of course he used his stick to steer the ball home. I saw it and I am still not sure what exactly I saw.

While the skill was appreciated by the spectators, “You lucky b*stard” was one of the more polite comments, woe betide anyone who slipped up.

Literally. The comments and beer-fuelled abuse was unrelenting, and of course on a hockey pitch there is nowhere to hide!

It was interesting walking among the teams as they sought shelter from the rays in their tents.

One team talk seemed to revolve around “Get that b*stard” while another coach tried to inspire his pirates by announcing a change of formation ahead of a big game. Between games, waitresses from one

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of the sponsors were kept busy replenishing the thirst of a cosmopolitan bunch in various stages of undress as the players psyched themselves for their next game with a cigarette.

There were a couple of new teams making their debut at this year’s event. Trisakti University entered as did MAS Aircrew who would occasionally stop playing and start asking their opponents if they would like the chicken or the beef. One team that caught my eye were Alzaytun. Based in a pesantren of the same name in Indramayu, these guys knew no fear. I watched them play the Usual Suspects, a large, well-built team of wizened, aged expats who looked like they had been around the block. And indeed, the Blok.

The teens from the boonies ran rings around them. On one occasion, the smallest player on the pitch went toe-to-toe with one moan mountain, and won the ball only for the ref to stop play for a foul! It ended 0-0 but the Usual Suspects knew they had been in a game and only some wayward control in the final third deprived the pesantren kids a victory.

Organiser Ken Allen told me Alzaytun have a pretty impressive setup on their campus, but while they often win trophies on their trips to the Big Durian, the only team to have beaten them on their own turf was ISCI! At least Alzaytun did their talking on the field. Some of the visiting teams used to programme for the field to big up their chances. For example, there were two teams from Valley, which I guess is in Hong Kong - the Veterans and the Valley RFC — and according to their bio, their sole purpose in coming to Jakarta was to drink the bars dry.

Oh, and play some hockey!

Another side based in Hong Kong is the Pirates and they have the distinction of having competed in all 15 years of the ISCI International Hockey 8s. In fact eight of the 10 players in the squad that came to Jakarta had featured in the first event all those years ago. Despite the years being against them, the Pirates strongly believe they are as fit as they were back in the inaugural event.

The final featured the hosts, ISCI, and Alzaytun. This time, the old heads prevailed, two goals from Sam Levik guiding ISCI to a victory and the title. From there, everyone headed off into the night to celebrate but that will have to remain another story!

MORE ABOUT HOCKEY IN JAKARTA ISCI Hockey Jakarta has been active for around 25 years and is a very socially inclined club which allows many people (a mixture of locals, expatriates, blow-ins and heavy drinkers) to play field hockey in Jakarta.

Training and games are held at Gelora Bung Karno’s (Senayan) water-based artificial turf pitch every Wednesday night (from 8pm) and Saturday afternoon (from 4pm), mostly by way of organized or scratch games which are usually full pitch, but can be five-aside, depending on who turns up to fill the void called ‘opposition’.

Frequent overseas tours and visitors, and participation in an organization of local competitions, ensure a wide variety of games, locations, opponents and standards, with the emphasis on fun rather than very serious competition. All are welcome, beginners included.

There is no membership fee, just pay when you play at Rp.100,000 per game (towards pitch rental).

Later this year, ISCI hockey will be competing in Bali, Malaysia and Thailand at more international events, so if you want to get involved why not drop them a line?

Visit the website : www.iscihockey.com

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

Unlucky

Charms

By Kenneth Yeung

It is widely believed in Indonesia that daggers, polished stones and fabrics can be imbued with magical powers that will provide protection and good luck. The truth is, there’s as much magic in any talisman as there is in a Hello Kitty toothbrush.

Scammers can make easy money by selling supposedly magical amulets, especially to criminals and politicians seeking immunity from arrest.

A pair of motorbike thieves from Bogor, south of Jakarta, decided they needed some potent charms to ensure they would never be caught. An obliging practitioner of black magic sold them what he claimed was rope from the burial shroud of a virgin girl who had died on a Friday. Such rope is supposed to possess extremely powerful magic.

The thieves, Mahfudin (25) and Aca Ajen (39), would tie a piece of the white cotton rope to any motorcycle they wished to steal.

They believed this absurd action would send the owner of the motorbike into a deep sleep – or render them powerless, so the vehicle could be stolen without risk. They also tied pieces of the rope around their waists, confident that such hocus-pocus would protect them. Aca carried a keris (asymmetrical dagger), which he believed gave him further immunity.

Police caught the pair attempting to steal a motorbike from a young woman in Jakarta on the night of March 27. The men seemed to lose faith in their talismans when police fired warning shots. Two days earlier, city police had shot dead three motorcycle thieves.

Under interrogation, Mahfudin and Aca confessed to stealing dozens of motorbikes, mostly from office car parks and housing units. They had used so-called “letter T keys” to start locked ignitions. The bikes were sold in the West Java capital of Bandung for between Rp.2 million to Rp.5 million each.

The men now face five years in jail. The scammer who sold them the rope was not arrested. Police said the cord was not from a shroud; however there have been cases of grave robberies where thieves have stolen shrouds, and even young corpses, for their supposed magical properties.

Scammers sometimes profit from superstition by collecting advance payments for talismans and then failing to deliver the goods.

In the East Java regency of Bondowoso, police on May 22 arrested a 30-year-old man named Karim, who had offered to sell “magical” antique samurai swords worth

Rp.2 trillion ($172,000) but absconded after receiving deposits.

A Navy member from Cirebon, West Java, was interested in buying one of Karim’s swords and in March sent his associate, Jarianto, to check the weapon.

Jarianto later paid a Rp.77 million deposit and agreed to go with Karim to the East Java capital of Surabaya to collect the sword. On the way, they stopped at Situbondo bus terminal, where Karim feigned illness, saying he needed to go to a toilet to vomit. He left with the money and never returned.

When police arrested Karim, he was wearing a cloth pouch containing some good luck charms: bits of paper with Arabic inscriptions, an agate stone and a piece of red fabric. “These were talismans for protection. Maybe because I did wrong, that’s why I have not escaped now,” he said.

Media images showed Karim’s face had been beaten – something not uncommon during police interrogations. The suspect said he was merely a pawn working for two bosses, who paid him Rp.300,000 for every sword buyer he found.

Bladesmiths have worked for generations in the village of Pucang Anom in Bondowoso. According to a report by Indonesia’s state news agency Antara, one maker of samurai swords in the village used to receive regular orders from the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta.

Samurai swords make interesting decorations and gifts, but buyers should beware that many of those offered at markets or on eBay as antiques are massproduced fakes, while those advertised as possessing supernatural powers contain zero magic.

Good luck trinkets come in all forms.

In Lampung province, southern Sumatra, a man convicted of raping children was later accused of running an embezzlement operation from his jail cell. Inside his wallet, police found four pieces of tiger skin covered in elephant semen, which he claimed were his family’s heirloom talismans.

Confidence — even the confidence to commit crimes — comes from within, not from “magical” knives or shrouds, and certainly not from tiger skin coated in elephant ejaculate. Local media reports on these matters usually fail to inform readers that magic is nothing but trickery or wilful delusion.

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WORTHY CAUSES

GLOBAL VILLAGE

An English School without Walls

By Donny Syofyan

While hanging out in the soft sunlight, hundreds of village girls and boys speak English in a free and frisky manner like parrots. This sight is common in Bukik Batabuah, Agam regency in West Sumatra. This village is blessed with beautiful rice terraces and cool air. The road along the village turns into a place of learning English by hundreds of teens located at the foot of Mount Singgalang.

This smart breakthrough—initiated by Romeo Rissal Panji Alam, a banker and professional — is called English Power System, while the place is named Global Village.

Global Village is developed as a centre of human capital development where education is focused on the formation of attitude, motivation, persistence and capability. The program begins with a system to motivate students to speak English, followed by the development of their ability in sciences and providing them with career guidance. Young people are educated to open up their horizons, while other people can come and stay while learning various things of interest and participate in social and economic activities.

Hopefully, the village will become a cultural and educational tourism destination.

The major approach of teaching at Global Village is transformation to a fun learning system. Teachers are required not to teach but manage learning processes using the English Power System whereby motivation training is its foremost important aspect. Those paying the village a visit will find it interesting considering its uniqueness —English school without walls — since Global Village is a great program which takes place not in classrooms but in the streets of a village.

The entire program is derived from sound teaching ideas.

Teachers, known as Princesses, guide the students. Yet the true teaching is done by the students themselves, known as Super Buddies. Each Super Buddy has the responsibility over a group of children and plans and directs activities.

They are individuals who stand out from the group concerning learning and leadership, and are called upon to design activities and lead their own group of “friends” in English-learning activities. They are the true teachers of the program, and herein lies the innovation. Children teaching children and learners teaching learners is amazingly effective and reinforces the skills and knowledge for both parties. It also supports the development of leadership and other skills that will take these young people far in life, not only in English but in their personal lives and careers as well.

“GLOBAL VILLAGE IS DEVELOPED AS A CENTRE OF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT WHERE EDUCATION IS FOCUSED ON THE FORMATION OF ATTITUDE, MOTIVATION, PERSISTENCE AND CAPABILITY. ” Having visited the place a couple of times, Jennifer Zirbes, an American and an English Language Fellow, said that Global Village should be lauded for its focus on authenticity.

The program tries to use English in authentic activities and situations, through which it hopes to prepare students for real-life situations. It is frequently found that graduates are unable to speak a complete sentence, whereas in fact they have studied English all throughout their student career.

Global Village is attempting to fix this problem through practical applications. Having a functional use of English opens up many professional doors, and in the grand scheme of things is beneficial for the country of Indonesia as a whole.

With Global Village specializing not in classrooms but in the streets of a village, the learning environment becomes exceptional. There is no classroom. Rather, the children gather in their groups along a narrow street in front of a farm house. The setting is natural and informal, and lends an air of fun, freedom, and relaxation to the learning process. This need for positive reinforcement and an encouraging environment has also been taken into account into the basic methodology of the classes, which the Super Buddies are trained in. Any educator who is worth their salt knows that the best learning occurs in an environment where negative emotions such as stress, pressure, fear and embarrassment are minimalized. In Global Village, they have taken some great steps forward in this direction with impressive results.

Looking at its formative period, Global Village was established on July 7, 2012. Romeo, the father of Global Village, mentioned that he has actually set up another Global Village in Ampalu Village in Pariaman, West

DUA TA NGA N CUKUP — ACT IONS F ROM ACROS S T HE A RCHIPEL AGO

Singapore International School Bona Vista students seriously care for their environment The students of Singapore International School, Bona Vista, are always eager and ahead to keep the environment clean. Students carry out community service activities on a regular basis. Recently, the students had a trip to Bogor, West Java, where they visited a local village. The students were involved in activities which taught the locals in this village about how to keep their surroundings clean because they believe that change and progress starts with education.

By Amita Sharma

The students of Singapore International School Bona Vista also spend one hour a week taking part in their community service program. This usually entails going around the school and keeping the environment clean by collecting all the rubbish and creating awareness among others that it’s the small drops that fill the ocean.

Their little efforts will never go wasted and it’s a step ahead in making the world a better place to live.

What’s your Dua Tangan Cukup Action? Send them to cleanupjktday@indonesiaexpat.biz and we’ll share them here to inspire others!

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Sumatra. However, it is discontinued since two teachers in charge of it are now pursuing their master’s degrees. He has received many requests to set up the same Global Village programs in Pekanbaru, Bandung and Bali. In the past two months, Romeo and his teams are making preparation for the establishment of Global Village programs at Andalas University campus, Sawahlunto—despite their attempts to seek and find teachers who are willing to work there—and Talago Village in Lima Puluh Kota regency.

Media coverage and social media are mostly run by their own members, yet Romeo did not stand alone prior to and during the program launching. The preparation started with kind assistance of Mr. Stanley Harsha, the US Consulate General in Medan who helped to launch the English Power System on August 25, 2010, with the presence of the Remarkable Current Band from the US in Padang.

The teachers were trained by Mr. Erans Williams of RELO (Regional English Language Office, the US Embassy).

Even Agam regent Indra Cantri came to the place by SMS invitation for officially launching the Global Village on July 7, 2012. Romeo runs this program using his own money thus far. He is still finding ways since he and his team members want to help other villages too.

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

LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

* Answers in the next edition!

FOR THE MACET MIND

Long Live the Hamster

By Eamonn Sadler (www.eamonnsadler.com)

When my youngest daughter was about five years old she asked me if she could have a hamster. Not an unusual request for a child of that age, and since I was tired of flushing identical dead goldfish down the toilet I was more than happy to accommodate her request for a slightly more robust species of pet. We went to the pet shop and she picked out a chocolate brown ball of fur which cost about ten dollars. This was a lot more than I had paid for the goldfish, but pound for pound the hamster was definitely cheaper and I figured it was far more likely to make it through the week so I wouldn’t need to buy another one too soon.

She called the hamster “Hamster”.

But the hamster itself was only the beginning of the costs associated with this exercise.

Hamsters need two-tiered cages with tiny ladders leading to the upper level, plus they need gravity-fed water dispensers and small plastic tubes to run through, and they need a cute little house to sleep in — not to mention the “hamster wheel” on the side of the cage that seems to be obligatory for the little blighters. Why do hamsters need wheels to run round in? Every other domestic pet manages perfectly well without them. You don’t see cats running around in them, and can you imagine how annoying it would be if there were such a thing as a dog wheel? The squeaky hamster wheel is annoying enough but imagine the noise if you had a Great Dane loping around all day in a giant wheel bolted to your wall. Actually, dogs are too stupid — they would probably get the wheel up to a good speed and then stop suddenly for a dump with disastrous consequences for the living room décor.

Very early one morning, about six months later, my little princess came running into my bedroom crying and screaming that

Hamster had hung himself during the night.

Half asleep, I started thinking back trying to remember any warning signs that I should have noticed, but then I realised this whole situation involved a five-year-old and a ball of fluff with no brain, so I clambered out of bed looking as concerned as I could and pretend-rushing as she pulled me urgently by the hand in the direction of her bedroom.

As it turned out she was kind of right.

Somehow the hamster had managed to fall down its little ladder and catch its leg between the wire rungs — it was now hanging upside down by its foot three inches above the ground and frantically thrashing around trying to rectify the situation. Its lower leg was horribly broken.

My daughter begged me to save it.

I reached into the cage to grab the frantically squeaking hamster and take the weight off its mangled limb, but the little b*****d bit me. I quickly took off my T-shirt and wrapped it round my hand for protection, then lifted the casualty up, freed its leg and took it out of the cage. I couldn’t let it go because I knew it would try to run and cause itself more pain and damage, so I kept it wrapped in the T-shirt to immobilise it. I knew it wasn’t going to make it but I couldn’t tell a five-year-old that, so I told her to detach the water bottle from the cage and come with me. We went to my medicine cabinet and I took out some aspirin tablets, crumbled them up into the water and then let the hamster drink. I told my daughter to leave the hamster with me while she went to school and I would use the medicine to make it better before she got home that night. She went off to school concerned but happy.

One quick trip to the pet shop later that day and my daughter was able to come home to a “fully recovered Hamster”, although he had shrunk a little but she didn’t notice.

What happened to the original hamster?

He sleeps with the fishes.

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1. She was out of bones! (6,7)

1. Grinding tooth (5)

8. Slack (3)

2. Correspondence by mobile (4,9)

9. Black Friar (9)

3. Expose to injury or extinction (8)

10. Memento (8)

4. Small village (6)

11. Old Testament prophet (4)

5. Bed — nonsense! (4)

13. Early infantry gun (6)

6. Supporting music (13)

14. Study of plants (6)

7. Family of successive rulers (7)

16. Mass of bread (4)

12. Breakfast food (8)

17. Attendant at palace (8)

13. Wimp (7)

20. Plank for windsurfing (9)

15. Small pieces fitted together (6)

21. Recede (3)

18. Fanatical (5)

22. Having a prominent breastbone (6–7)

19. Spanish river (4)

Answers of issue 118 ACROSS — 1. Contribute 7. Festival 8. Acne 9. Sure 10. Ascetic 12. Belligerent 14. Offence 16. Leaf 19. Kris 20. Obstacle 21. Bluebottle DOWN — 1. Cress 2. Natural 3. Rave 4. Baluster 5. Trace 6. Insist 11. Disclose 12. Before 13. Elegant 15. Easel 17. False

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Renowned hedonist club, Stadium, shuts after officer’s drug death JAKARTA Jakarta’s most infamous nightclub, Stadium, has been closed — at least for now — following the death of an off-duty police officer. Acting Jakarta Governor Basuki Ahok said that the National Police’s criminal investigation division is working with the Jakarta administration to investigate the case, adding that he had previously warned the nightclub’s management to eliminate the

Bali Animals Welfare Association and Legian Beach Hotel join to save Bali’s animals BALI In a joint effort to save Bali’s animals, Legian Beach Hotel and BAWA (Bali Animals Welfare Association) have engaged in a cooperation to raise funds for the needed welfare of Bali’s animals. BAWA was introduced to Legian Beach Hotel by one of the hotel’s loyal guests, Mr. Desiree Van Laarhoven who has been an active volunteer of BAWA, doing fundraising in Holland to support this association.

It is the hotel’s commitment to maintain a sustainable environment in Bali and Mr. Arif Billah, the General Manager of Legian Beach Hotel, received the fundraising box from BAWA represented by Ms. Lea Crombie and witnessed by the hotel’s distinguished guests represented by Ms. Desiree Van Laarhoven. With this joint effort, they hope that they can greatly contribute to the welfare and the better being of Bali’s street dogs.

BAWA is a not-for-profit charity registered in Indonesia. Its mandate is to relieve suffering, control the population and improve the health of Bali’s street dogs while educating the local population in animal welfare.

KLM collects the most beautiful places on earth with ‘CitySelfies’ WORLDWIDE KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is asking everyone to make a video of themselves at an exceptional place in the world.

The maker of the most inspiring ‘CitySelfie’ will win two round-the-world tickets.

A ‘CitySelfie’ is a 360-degree video produced by the participant at a must-see location. Thanks to the contributions submitted worldwide, KLM will be able to create a collection of gems that would usually not be included in standard travel guides. KLM believes that people are the best source of inspiration for one another when it comes to travelling.

Everyone can upload a ‘CitySelfie’ via the special klm.com/ cityselfie website. Up to and including Monday, June 9th, entries from around the globe will battle it out in the hope of winning two round-the-world tickets and the title of ‘most inspiring video’. The winner will be announced on June 11th. All submitted ‘CitySelfies’ can be viewed at klm.com/ cityselfie, where you will also find instructions on how to make a ‘CitySelfie’ of your own.

Alila Seminyak, Bali opening in Q4 2014 Designed as a private garden, Alila Seminyak is connected by an extensive labyrinth of green corridors and natural landscaping, punctuated with rooftop pools and garden enclaves. A haven cocooned along a pristine beach on Bali’s southwest coast, it is also just minutes from designer boutiques, art and antique galleries, trendy nightspots, fine dining establishments and chic cafes.

BALI Exceeding industry standards for sustainability and ecological design, Alila’s fifth property in Bali is at the forefront of eco-tourism — the first resort in Indonesia to surpass EarthCheck’s rigorous guidelines.

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use of drugs on its premises. Reported to be owned by nightclub mogul Rudi Rajamas, Stadium has been opened for the last 16 years, and is visited by a melting pot of guests, from students and taxi drivers to expatriates and visitors from out of town or even abroad. Illegal substances were allegedly easily obtained from staff of the club known to open its doors on Friday afternoon and leaving them open until Monday morning.

A combination of contemporary-styled hotel rooms and residential suites, the resort offers all guests access to a choice of beachfront restaurants, a collection of pools, range of event spaces and rejuvenating Spa Alila. It’s a place where time slows down and relaxation comes second to nature.

Lyon to offer special menu during cherry blossom season JAKARTA The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Jakarta celebrates the coming of the cherry blossom season by offering a special distinctive menu. Executive Chef Thierry Le Queau presents his new creations involving the use of cherries at the hotel’s Lyon restaurant until 15 June 2014. The menu highlights La Burlat cherries, which will be flown in from Monts de Venasque in Vaucluse, Provence, the largest cherry producer in France.

Known as ‘the queen’ of cherries, for its tender and juicy flesh, La Burlat cherries complements well to Chef Thierry’s vibrant and innovative French cuisine. The main course menu offered during this promotion include Périgord field farm moulard duck foie gras with salt-baked beets and ‘cerises’, as well as duck ‘aux cerises’ with foie gras, cauliflower basil, grilled spring onion and pinot wine jus. The desserts include sablée tart with ‘cerises giboulée’ ice cream with nougatine of Sicilian pistachio and ‘clafoutis aux cerises’ with milk ice cream.

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EVENTS If you want your event to be posted here, please contact (+62) 0 21 7179 4550 or e-mail: events@indonesiaexpat.biz

JAKARTA Expo

Indobuiltech 2014 11–15 June 2014 Indobuiltech 2014 will be in Jakarta for four days - before making its way to Makassar and Bandung in September & October respectively – discussing on the latest advancements and development on the construction a nd t echnolog y industr y of Southeast Asia at JCC (Jakarta Convention Centre), Jl. Gatot Subroto. This year’s Indobuildtech is centred around the theme ‘Green Building Technology for the Future’. For more information on visiting, call 0812 8321-4519 or email ninda@debindo.com. www.indobuildtech.com Golf

BWA Summer Golf Tournament 4 June 2014 The British Women’s Association of Jakarta (BWA Jakarta) is holding a golf tournament, a ladies Texas Scramble, at the Matoa Nasional Golf Course.

Registration is at 8am and the tournament will commence at 8.45am. A registration fee of Rp.600,000 includes lunch, course play and cart fee. Fun cocktail cart and prizes are part of the day’s festivities as well.

Beginners are welcome! Matoa Nasional is located on Jl. Moh. Kahfi I, Ciganjur, South Jakarta.

Contact golf@bwajakarta.org for more information. www.bwajakarta.org

Pademangan, North Jakarta). The quartet’s ‘All or Nothing’ concert is set to start at 6pm. Ticket prices vary — Fast Track tickets are Rp.250,000, VIP tickets are Rp.2,100,000, Festival tickets are Rp.1,500,000, Gold tickets are Rp.900,000, Silver tickets are Rp.700,00 (not including 10% VAT). Tickets are available on www.kiostix.com, www.indotix. com or by calling (021) 9789-7683.

for the second and thereafter.

This event will take place at the Infinity Tower, Kemang Village (Jl. Pangeran Antasari No. 36, Kemang). To RSVP, call (021)7197704, email pawrenting@groovy. co.id, or visit any of the Groovy stores. Web: www.groovy.co.id Sports

TANGERANG Giving Back

Hotel Santika Blood Drive 18 June 2014 Hot el Sa nt i k a i n BSD is organizing a blood drive starting at 9am at the hotel’s Lengkong 3 Meeting Room. Hotel Santika is located on Jl. Pahlawan Seribu, BSD City, South Tangerang.

Call (021) 2991-5999 or email bsd.city@santika.com for more information. www.santika.com

Shopping

BALI Conference

Men’s Health Urbanathlon 2014 I Love Jakarta Bazaar Great Sale 11–14 July 2014 The I Love Jakarta Bazaar Great Sale features more than 45 local and online brand names and up to 70% discount. Male & female fashion items, accessories, bags, shoes, food and many more are on sale at the bazaar. The event will also include activities like a beauty talk show, makeovers, mu sic per for ma nc e s, t a rot readers, a photo booth, etc. For more information, call 0819 05550551 or email allaccessjakarta@ gmail.com. The bazaar will be held at Plaza Indonesia Function Hall level 2 (Jl. M. H. Thamrin No.28-30, Central Jakarta).

8 June 2014 This will be the third Urbanathlon in Jakarta, presented by Men’s Health, and it features a running course in the city with obstacles that will test runners’ strength, stamina and agility. Individual runners or teams are to commence running from the start line at 6 . 3 0 a m a t Pl a z a Te ng g a r a Senayan (Gelora Bung Karno Stadium). Men and women are welcome to register for a fee of Rp.250,000/person. Registration is available at www.elevenia.co.id or 7-11 outlets throughout the city (visit www.menshealth.co.id/ urbanathlon for the complete list of registration outlets). www.menshealth.co.id/ urbanathlon

Pet Training

Indonesian Hotel Investment Conference 6 June 2014 The second annual Indonesian Hotel Investment Conference is set to take place at the Grand Nikko Bali hotel to bring together some of the most experienced professionals of the hospitality industry and everyone involved i n it s m a ny a s p e c t s; hot el owners, investors, architects, etc. The industry’s challenges in this economic climate will be the conference’s main focus. To contact the conference organizers, call (0361) 286-283 or email info@ indonesiahotelinvestment.com. www.indonesiahotelinvestment. com Health

Music One Fighting Championship 2014

PAWrenting: A Day of Fun for You and Your Pet

2NE1 Live in Jakarta 8 June 2014 As part of their world tour, Korean girl group 2NE1 is making a pit s t op at t he Mat a E la ng International Stadium (Ancol Beach City Lifestyle Mall 2nd f loor E5, Jl. Pasir Putih Raya,

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7 June 2014 In order to strengthen the bond with your pet, this seminar has Asia’s most sought-after dog trainer Lance Tan to teach you the steps. This one-day seminar also includes games, activities as well as consultation opportunities.

Registration fee is Rp.150,000 for the first dog and Rp.100,000

14 June 2014 Fol low i ng ‘One Fig ht i ng C h a mpion s h ip: Honor a nd Glory’ in Singapore one month ago, One FC, a mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, will hold ‘One Fighting Championship: Era of Champions’ at Mata Elang International Stadium, located at Ancol Beach City Lifestyle Mall 2nd floor E5, Jl. Pasir Putih Raya, Pademangan, North Jakarta.

The event will showcase bouts of Kentaro Watanabe, Adriano Moraes, etc. Ticket price ranges from Rp.125,000 to Rp.2,500,000.

Tickets are available at KiosTix outlets (visit www.kiostix.com for the comprehensive list) or by calling (021) 5316-3240. www.onefc.com

Sports

Motion Fitness & Slim Retreat 6–12 June 2014 A world-class program by Motion Fitness is available for those who want to live a healthier lifestyle, lose weight, or strengthen the mind and body. The Fit & Slim retreat includes a combination of daily fitness training, Yoga, Tai Chi, workshops, activities and a healthy organic diet. The seven-day program is valued at US$1,200/participant and the f ive-day program is US$780 (KITAS holders receive 20% off).

If you miss the June training, it will be available again on 20-26 October 2014. To register and for more details, email info@ motionfitnessbali.com or visit www.motionfitnessbali.com.

Bali’s Toughest 29 June 2014 T he t oug he s t r a c e i n Ba l i , featuring 15 obstacles in six 2.5km loops of a race – totalling to 15km of running course - is conveniently called ‘Bali’s Toughest’. Designed to be similar to Tough Mudder and events alike, Bali’s Toughest’s obstacles include monkey bars, cargo nets, swinging over iced water, crawling under wires, etc. The race can be entered by individuals or teams of three. The rendezvous and starting point is at the Mertasari Beach, Sanur. For a fee of $40/person registrants will gain entry to the race, a t-shirt, certif icate of completion and medals. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Bali Sports Foundation’s Disabled Sports program. For registration, email info@balisports.com or info@ balistoughest.com. www.balistoughest.com Arts

Bali Arts Festival 14 June – 14 July 2014 The Bali Arts Festival will open with a performance by students of the Indonesian Arts Insitute Denpasar. The festival will come to the Werdi Budaya Arts Centre, Jl. Nusa Indah, East Denpasar a nd w i l l s how c a s e n ig ht l y performances of traditional and contemporary dances and music.

During the day, the handicraft and food stalls open, highlighting cuisines unique to the different regencies of Bali. The month-long festivity is happily showcasing the International Ramayana Festival, with participants from all over the world. For more details, email info@baliartsfestival.com or visit www.baliartsfestival.com Purpa Art Gallery Opening 18 June 2014 I Nyoman Purpa first opened Purpa Fine Art Gallery in 1970.

Now, daughter A r i Pur pa is continuing the rich tradition and opening Purpa Fine Art Gallery on Jl. Mertanadi 97x, Kerobokan. The gallery offers a unique collection of contemporar y art by both established and emerging artists, such as an upcoming exhibition by Spanish artist Mersuka Dopazo titled ‘Feminine Side’ on 13-31

August. For more information about the gallery opening, email ari@purpagallerybali.com or call 0819 9940-8804. www.purpagallerybali.com

SOLO Festivity

Vastenburg Carnival 6–7 June 2014 A modern carnaval event, the Vastenburg Carnival w ill be held in Solo w ith the theme ‘Ba mboo, It ’s My C ost ume’.

The carnaval will be held at its namesake fort, the Vastenburg fort, as a symbol of power for local culture. Not only contemporary costumes, traditional costumes, music and dances will also be showcased. This event will serve as an inauguration for National Carnival Day with Solo as its headquar ters. The carnava l pa r a de w i l l s t a r t f r om t he Pemandengan Monument (in front of the city hall) through Ja la n Sud ir ma n a nd t o t he Vastenburg fort. For more details, call (0271) 3020-255.

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Makassar Kids Fair: Run for Kids 2014 4–8 June 2014 W h i le you r l it t le one s a r e on holiday, they are welcome to participate in stimulating a c t iv it ie s at t he Ma k a s sa r Kids Fair, set to take place at the Celebes Convention Centre (Jl. Me t ro Ta nju ng Bu nga , Makassar). The fair provides them with fun competitions, such as a photography contest, arithmetic contest, cake decoration contest, a painting contest and a running tournament titled ‘Run for Kids’ on the last day. The race will start at 6.30am and is available in the 800m category (for five to 7-yearolds) and the 1.5km category (for eight to 10-year-olds). Cash and trophy prizes are available. Call 0812 429-87666 or 0822 91849400 for more information.

Follow @MksKidsFair on Twitter for updates on the event.

FUNDRAISING

BIRTH CERTIFICATES

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

When Fanta, a four-year-old girl living with her family under the toll road in West Jakarta was molested, Jakarta Police wanted to help find the perpetrator and bring him to justice; they simply couldn't.

This sounds crazy, but Fanta simply doesn’t exist, at least not on paper and definitely not in the eyes of the law. She doesn’t have a birth certificate or any real form of proper identification. This means when volunteers from Sahabat Anak, a local organization established to help protect street children, took her to the police station to file charges, the investigation came to a staggering halt when authorities found out Fanta technically didn’t exist.

“Her parents don’t have the means to go through all the necessary steps to get her a birth certificate,” explained Frisca Hutagalung. “Her family used to live in the village, but her dad brought everyone to Jakarta and he tried to find work. Plus, there used to be a fine you had to pay to obtain a birth certificate if the child was more than 60 days old. But the old sanction has been lifted. Not everyone knows. We need to spread the word.”

To this day she still doesn't have a birth certificate. She still doesn't exist.

“You need five pieces of identification to begin the process of obtaining a birth certificate,” explains Frisca, who sits on the board of Sahabat Anak. “A lot of the parents of these kids don’t have marriage certificates or an ID card (KTP) so that makes it impossible to get a birth certificate.”

These kids are being punished—denied a basic human right — for something they have no control over.

The numbers are staggering. One study found that as many as 60 percent of

Indonesian children under the age of five don’t have a birth certificate, perhaps as many as two million kids. Without birth certificates, these children have a difficult time getting medical treatment, enrolling in school, not to mention eventually getting a decent job. Without a birth certificate children are ineligible for free public school, unable to obtain a KTP or even apply for a job.

That’s when Scott Hanna and Mustika Harpsono decided to rally their friends and come up with a brilliant way to raise awareness on the subject of birth certificates. Hanna owns and operates CrossFit Bengkel, home to some of the most driven and focused gym rats in Jakarta. Scott called on fitness enthusiasts throughout Jakarta to get sweaty for a good cause come June 14.

If the figures are accurate, this basic human right has been denied to some 50 million Indonesian across the country. That means the real population sits somewhere near 298 million. To put things in perspective, there are 50 million people living in South Korea, the entire population of Spain lingers around 46 million.

Meanwhile, Mustika, a recent university graduate and avid volunteer convinced Hanna and the CrossFit team to hold a side-event on the same day for people who weren’t exactly inclined to join a workout.

Mustika was smart enough to leap to the other side of the spectrum when it came to her campaign, #BakeADifference, held in the Bengkel basement on the same day as the tribute workout.

“It’s actually very complicated. We have to go to this office, and then this office to move the process along,” explains Frisca.

“There needs to be a one-stop shop for parents to obtain birth certificates for their children. And the government needs to equip the public with the policy. We need to learn the new regulations. No one knows the policy. We’d like to have a dialogue with the government so we can learn the policy and spread the word.”

More broadly, lack of a birth certificate amounts to a life sentence of being stuck in the poverty cycle. Parents who do not have birth certificates are three times more likely to have children who do not have birth certificates, demonstrating that a lack of legal identity is passed along from generation to generation. A mix of circumstances make this impossible for most of these families to provide these documents - lack of resources and awareness to obtain the documents in the first place and misplaced documents because of no access to secure place to store the documents.

"Why #BakeADifference? Why birthday treats?” asks Mustika, who has recruited more than 20 birthday cake and cup enthusiasts. “I want people to think about the 50 million kids who, without birth certificates, are denied of their identity, their basic human rights. Many of us forget how ‘lucky’ we are not to be born in to poverty. What did these kids do to deserve such inequality? They were just born."

With Local Food Writer, chef and author of “Papaya Flower,” Petty Elliot leading the way, renowned establishments like Turkuaz, Astrid Suryatenggara, Passionee Bread & Pastry, 5sis Bakes and Twelve Cupcakes have stepped up and offered to donate baked goods to be sold at Bengkel on the day of the workout.

Everything culminates on Saturday, June 14th to raise funds and awareness to help these children obtain birth certificates.

There will be two activities that day to raise funds: a charity fundraiser workout and a

charity bake sale. Whether you are looking for the best cupcake in town or to get rid of your muffin tops, the day has something for everyone and all for a good cause.

"We know we won't solve this problem in one day,” said Scott Hanna, one of the organizers of the event. “But we want to create momentum to spread awareness and generate resources to support the process to move toward a solution. These kids deserve a chance to go to school and work for a better life.”

As Frisca explains, the key now is to convince the public into giving money to street kids and to convince the parents to go to their local Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil (office of population and civil registration) and get birth certificates for their children. Funds raised at the June 14 events will be used to educate parents and provide birth certificates for children in emergency situations.

The event starts at 2pm on Saturday, June 14th at Bengkel Crossfit, The Fairgrounds Building, SCBD Lot 14, Jendral Sudirman Kav 52-53, Jakarta, Indonesia 12190. Sponsors and partners are still being sought, please email: scott.hanna@gmail.com if you are interested to get involved.

To learn more, help spread the word and keep updated, visit these links: https://www.facebook.com/#!/ events/702081479849979/ "Dylan" Tribute Workout: Angkat to Help Anaks in Indonesia https://www.facebook.com/ events/646158595467130/?ref=br_tf

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Pet hotel — catering your worry-free holiday Boarding for dogs 3 walks daily 2 meals daily air conditioned cages all other animals welcome we use frontline-plus for a tick free environment.

Cilandak Commercial Estate Unit 407 Jl. Cilandak KKO, Jakarta 12560 Phone: 021 788 36107 E-mail: info@id.g4s.com Website: www.g4s.com

Jl. Kemandoran 8 No. 11-A Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta Selatan 12210 Telp. 08881951397-08111332806 E-mail : alinskie@gmail.com

Global Doctor Indonesia Jalan Kemang Raya 87 12730, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia Phone: +62 (0) 21 719 4565 E-mail: tessa@globaldoctor.co.id

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Home Cleaning Service

www.stqueena.com

G4S Indonesia has been operating for over 15 years and employs over 12,000 employees. G4S Indonesia specializes in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks and considered a strategic threat. We help our customers to manage this challenge by determining effective measurable security strategies to: • Improve revenue growth or manage costs better • Improve asset protection and manage risks effectively • Improve a customer's service delivery

Safe Stories Counselling Service for Children and Young People Offering Play, Art and Drama Therapy

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Providing the full service to make your home clean as new, we offer: • Sofa / bed wash and vacum • Carpet wash and vacum • Cleaning bathroom molds and encrustation • Floor polish • House / Room attendant • General cleaning Contact us: 021-96430846 | 0817 095 1640 | 0817 651 3579 E-mail: dahliaa3@yahoo.com | dahliacleaning@gmail.com Website: www.dahliacleaningservice.blogspot.com www.dahliacemerlang.blogspot.com

Medical evacuation health and life insurance. Let us diagnose your needs.

PT. Jakarta Real Estate Solutions

Contact: Paul Beale Mobile: +62 816 137 0663 Office: +62 21 522 0990 E-mail: paulbeale@gms-financial.com

Wisma Kemang 4th Floor, Jl Kemang Selatan Raya No. 1, Jakarta 12560 Phone: 021 7132 4283 e-mail: admin@jakres.com Website: www.jakres.com

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INDONESIA EXPAT DIRECTORY

INDONESIA EXPAT DIRECTORY

INDONESIA EXPAT DIRECTORY

Relax. We carry the load.

Your peace of mind is our highest priority.

One company Allied to Allied, over 800 locations worldwide. Your specialist in household goods moving services.

Jakarta: (021) 780 7851 Surabaya: (031) 749 8377 E-mail: info@alliedpickfords.co.id Web: www.alliedpickfords.co.id

Scan your books to read them on the go!

PT. MegaEnviron is specialized in scanning books even without removing the book bindings (non-destructive scan). Other services include scanning documents, photographs,films, and slides, data entry, managing documents and database.

Contact: Charoen Sanpawa Mobile: 0811-930-3744 Office: 021-632-6667.

E-mail:charoen@megaenviron.com Website: www.megaenviron.com

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