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CLEAN UP JAKARTA DAY 2014

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Leave nothing but your footprints.

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Unfortunately, when you look for rubbish, that’s all you see and it’s a problem all over the world, not only in Indonesia. So how do we fight this?

The reduction of our consumption of waste is the best place to start. Whether you’re an individual or a company, reducing how much waste you create is the first step. A big source of littering that I’ve noticed is events. Events often provide free lunches packaged in polystyrene boxes, which causes a lot of waste that cannot be recycled. Even lunches packaged in carton boxes frequently use a lot of plastic to wrap individual items inside, and the carton gets

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When planning an event, the rubbish that will be caused must be on the forefront of the organizer’s mind; create minimal waste, and ensure that any waste that is created can be recycled. As an example, for Clean Up Jakarta Day’s Post Event Gathering, we provided food in real bowls and plates with steel cutlery, drinks in glass bottles, gifts from sponsors were eco-friendly, and separation bins were provided for attendees. Decorations were made mainly from waste or leftover materials and we provided reusable shopping bags as our gift for attendees. It was a minimum waste event. As more and more companies look to events to get their brand noticed, there must be a raise in the awareness of how each event can impact its surrounding areas. The sight of polystyrene and carton lunchboxes and plastic

waste strewn along the roadside for others to clean up needs to be eliminated. I implore any company thinking of making an event to also invest in ways of how to leave nothing but your footprints. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all 5,000 volunteers that woke up at the crack of dawn on Sunday 19th October in Jakarta to clean up at 27 locations on Clean Up Jakarta Day. Thank you to our platinum sponsor Maersk Group, and gold sponsors PT Adaro Energy, ITOCHU, Karcher, Coca Cola Amatil, and Santa Fe Relocators for making the event possible, raising awareness about littering and cleaning up the capital at the same time.

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Contents

Featured 5,000 Volunteers Take to the Streets to Clean Up Jakarta

Meet the Bali Expat Paola Cannuciari

Lifestyle — Bali Doing the Right Thing: The Proper Disposal of Waste on Bali

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Lifestyle — Jakarta Resycling Materials and Lives for a Brighter Future Faces of Indonesia Erdin The Pemulung Eco-Fashion Green is The New Black Travel Lampung, South Sumatra — Two-Wheel Travel

Business Profile Jakob Friis Sorensen

Art of the Indies Plasticology — Saving Bali, One Artwork at a Time

Scams in the City Of Human Bondage

Worthy Causes REform! Waste to Art

Light Entertainment Be Selfish. Save The Planet.

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Announcements Events Business Directory Classifieds

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FEATURED

5,000 Volunteers Take to the Streets to Clean Up Jakarta On Sunday, October 19th 2014, Jakarta’s citizens carried out the Indonesian tradition of gotong royong by picking up rubbish and cleaning up Jakarta together in ‘Clean Up Jakarta Day 2014’. The aim of the clean-up is to educate people about the detrimental effects of littering, and in turn spark an awareness of the importance of recycling. This campaign was carried out by volunteers, of which there were 5,000 this year, picking up rubbish, separating into recyclable and non-recyclable sacks as they cleaned. All clean-up activities commenced at 7am at 27 sites throughout the city. These sites were nominated by volunteers and approved by the Clean Up Jakarta Day team. Clean Up Jakarta Day is an annual event which acts as a platform for existing communities, schools, companies and organizations to join together on one day with one united voice against littering. Ambassadors this year included business magnate Sandiaga Uno, actress and TV anchor Marissa Anita and actor and TV host Mike Lewis, as well as Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) and Dinas Kebersihan Kota Jakarta supporting the event. This year’s Platinum Sponsor was Maersk Group. Maersk Group has activities in a variety of business sectors, primarily within the transportation and energy sectors. Founded in 1912, Maersk Line is currently the largest container ship operator and supply vessel operator in the world.

Rubbish collected was separated into bags of recyclable and non-recyclable materials, and the recyclables were taken by Santa Fe Relocators to Jakarta Green Project in East Jakarta. After the clean-up activities all over Jakarta, a post-event at Senayan Driving Range was held for participating volunteers. This gathering was a chance for the sharing of experiences with other site's volunteers, and discussions on how to continue making a change in Jakarta. Speakers included Jakob Friis Sorensen of Maersk Group and Sandiaga Uno of PT Adaro Energy.

Team Awards were also given out at the post event. Pasar Santa won ‘Most Influential Team’, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium won ‘Most Extreme Makover’, Sudirman 1 won ‘Weirdest Item Found’ and Sudirman 2 won ‘Best Dressed Team’. The largest team award was awarded to Monas, a site with 900 volunteers. Clean Up Jakarta Day 2014 was brought to you by Indonesia Expat and would like to thank all of the Clean Up Heroes for taking part and raising awareness of Jakarta’s rubbish problem, as well as cleaning up the city together.

Please visit www.cleanupjakartaday. org for more information or email cleanupjktday@indonesiaexpat.biz.

1. Having fun at the photobooth 2. GBK's rubbish 3. Gandhi Memorial School volunteers 4. Monas 5. 800-strong team at GBK Stadium 6. Mentari International School Haji Jian Team 7. Abang None dancing the Betawi Nandak at CUJD's post event 8. Gandhi Memorial Middle School at Pasar Baru 9. Sandiaga Uno giving a speech at CUJD's post event 10. Volunteers having fun at Pasar Santa 11. Volunteers gathering at CUJD's post event in Senayan Golf Driving Range 12. CUJD Ambassador Marissa Anita showing off her gloves 13, Volunteers at Glencore's team 14. Painting the clean Jakarta mural together 15. Thamrin 1 team's volunters 16. Volunteers at Glencore's team

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MEET THE BALI EXPAT

LL. Wing is a NYC artist and writer.

Meet Paola Cannucciari an Environmental and Conservation consultant. Paola has been in Indonesia for over two decades, and since 2006 with ecoBali; the organization that has a vision of zero waste and helps us all to grow towards achieving that goal. By LL. Wing

Where are you from and what is your background? I am Italian. I am a veterinarian by education but my passion has always been conservation and environmental issues and developing programs and projects to facilitate those issues. I have been in Indonesia 23 years, since 1990. I wanted to work outside Europe and my first job here was in Papua for two and a half years and then nine years in Sumatra. I was involved in conservation and sustainable use of wildlife with a nationwide program backed by the UN and of course, the Indonesian government. Since 2003 I have started to be involved progressively in waste management programs both in Indonesia and in other Asian countries. What brought you to Bali? I actually came to Indonesia to do my work. I did not come for holiday or as a tourist. I got hooked by the atmosphere and the people. During my work in Sumatra I met and married a Balinese. We started to diversify our interests. I became more interested in other environmental issues such as waste management and we decided to come to live in Bali. The first couple of years I was able to focus on being a mother to my son and did consulting for several foreign NGOs on environmental issues. How did you get involved with ecoBali? A very good friend of mine named Paolo along with a friend and committed environmentalist Ibu Cat founded ecoBali in response to the growing garbage problem in Bali. I started to collaborate with them right away and in 2006 ecoBali became an official operation. Paolo also has an educational and professional background in this area. People sometimes get confused because we have such similar names! Our director Ketut Mataadi has always had a strong interest in preserving the environment as well. We wanted to provide a service that enables people to separate waste and promote better utilization of waste through recycling and composting, while ensuring that the residue is disposed only in legal landfills. We wanted to change the mindset; the approach of how to deal with waste by not littering and not burning. Education is part of our service.

plastic garbage bags, which westerners do as well as locals. To start composting itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy; we first go and inspect the premises, then according to the needs we install systems that are different for food scraps and for garden clips (this is to ensure that food scraps are dealt with properly and efficiently). We provide bins and installation, a start up kit and follow up. It is a very easy system. What happens to the non-degradable waste? EcoBali provides garbage bags (reusable) and waste is partially presorted in the household. Then we collect and waste is brought to our sorting facility where all recyclables are sorted in more detailed categories. Most of the recyclables go to factories in Java but we also favour whenever possible more local solutions. We collaborate with a local paper manufacturer as well as up-cycle used bottles to make recycled glasses.

Bali inspires people to create programs What is your dream for a better future for positive change. Why is that environmentally? happening predominately here? Total revolution! No more waste, all reintegrated Bali has a culture that respects in a perfect cycle and designed to be this way. nature; a culture that attracts Be mindful. Be aware of There will be new production and consumption people for many reasons. It what you buy; how much you systems. This would mean participation on the is the international scene accumulate. Everybody is part of industry and tourism as well as at local of Indonesia. The right responsible. We cannot only levels. In Bali I would like to see the quality of people, at the right time, in point fingers. We need to start life improved, especially for all residents but the right place creates the also for visitors and tourists. Some new arrivals possibilities to get together with ourselves and look around here are very disappointed at our reality. We like-minded people, at what we can do. need to create more bike and walking areas. It Indonesians and foreigners, will take serious commitment by everyone from the to do something good for farmers to big businesses. Solutions are born out of everyone. It is very positive need. The time for dramatic change is here now! because it creates examples on local levels, which may be implemented throughout the country and the world. Thank you Paola! To get in touch, e-mail info@eco-bali.com What can a person or family do to help the environment? Create your own commitments. Recycle and compost. Be mindful. Be aware of what you buy; how much you accumulate. Everybody is responsible. We cannot only point fingers. We need to start with ourselves and look around at what we can do. Many people have businesses here and that is a good place to create change. Look at your business and how it deals with waste. Involve your workers in positive changes towards a more sustainable working and living environment.

Tell me more about ecoBali. We started from the service and developed other programs linked with solutions to reduce waste. Our team grew along with the number of clients and the number of trucks. We started recycling waste and initiating education programs at schools with games and fun activities to get the next generation educated and involved. We also started a long lasting collaboration with Tetra Pak Indonesia in order to start the collection and recycling of Tetra Pak cartons that are now 100% recyclable. Besides waste collectors, we have involved local and International schools, as well as many hotels in collaboration with Bali Hotel Association.

Is trash the biggest environmental problem we have in Bali? It is a big problem and it is very obvious. It is in our face every day and everywhere we go. Our garbage requires a lot of attention and proper strategies. However, from an environmental point of view, fresh water availability and usage is the really big problem. It is a global problem and everyone knows about it; like energy. I believe that there is still not enough individual awareness and as a result very little action. In comparison to water we have a lot of cleanup initiatives for waste, but few that engage in better water efficiency and management.

What is the process to start composting? By composting organic waste, over 50% of the waste is converted into rich top soil and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end up in landfills creating noxious gasses, especially when it is put in

Do you think there is hope for real change? Yes, for sure! It takes a long time to change systems and it must be a collaboration of many entities. There is a whole new generation of young Indonesians that are committed

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and want to see real changes and are very active at many levels. Change needs this passion and motivation for action. Radical change needs economics and decision-making and we see many groups beginning to engage at all levels to address these challenges.

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Lifestyle

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

Do the Right Thing: The Proper Disposal of Waste on Bali By Bill Dalton

In less than one generation, the reality of waste in Bali has totally metamorphosed. During this era of globalization, there are now exponentially more plastics, man-made rubbish and hazardous wastes produced than ever before. Though the waste has changed, old attitudes have not. Thirty years ago there was very little man-made refuse. Most throwaways were made of organic materials like banana leaves and ceramic cups and bowls. Villagers would bring their own homemade container to the market. But waste just doesn’t rot away naturally in the sun anymore like it was left to do in the old days. Throwing trash behind the village (tanah tegal) or in the river was appropriate because organic garbage would eventually decompose and enrich the earth. Because all of the urban migration and economic development are taking place on a relatively very small island, the problems of wastes are all the more accentuated. Like the rest of the developing world, Bali has experienced a huge population explosion. Compared to 3.15 million people living on the island in 2000, Bali now has over 4.1 million residents. Waste is a misuse of resources that needs to be recovered by using recycling methods such as composting, producing bio-gas from decaying food and recovering plastics, paper, metals and batteries. Fortunately, there are several responsible and licensed operators on the island who provide this very basic but very necessary service. People who live in both urban and rural areas dispose of their trash in containers that are picked up by the trash trucks from private waste disposal companies or from the Cleaning and Park Services Department (Dinas Kebersihan dan Pertamanan). These companies will take virtually whatever is in your trash bin. When customers have extra waste, coconut husks or heaps of garden cuttings, they just give the truck driver a little extra. Pickup times vary from every day, twice a week or on Saturdays with no pickups on national and Hindu holidays. Monthly fees range from Rp.50,000 to Rp.75,000. The fee for a professional waste management company like Bali Recycling, that processes waste responsibly, is Rp.1 million to Rp.4 million per year.

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People should be aware that on Bali it’s not uncommon for collectors to buy waste or collect it for free from hotels and restaurants. But after a they haul it away, they simply take the z more valuable recyclables like cardboard, PET bottles, aluminium and scrap metal, then often just dump the rest illegally. Though the waste and pollution laws in Indonesia are quite good, there’s little enforcement of these laws, so the pollution continues unchecked. Pemulung (scavengers) and pengepul (scrap/rubbish collectors) are this country's unofficial recycling system, however they can actually cause pollution by avoiding the costs of proper disposal of the waste they collect. River dumps and mangrove dumps are used by scavengers, private trash collectors, village disposal trucks and others to avoid the costs of transporting waste for proper disposal at bona fide government landfills. Even official landfills like Suwung, just south of Sanur is way over its maximum capacity, with the smell and smoke reaching as far as 6km from the dump itself. The public, including surprisingly most well-educated resident westerners, are generally ignorant or apathetic about the pollution they produce. Expats know what they are supposed to do, but most don’t actually do it since it’s just easier to have someone take it away and forget about it. Most of Bali’s population is not really aware of the dangers and damage they do by not disposing of waste properly. Hazardous Waste Disposal Don’t throw old batteries in your regular trash. Containing highly toxic materials like mercury, lead, cadmium and lithium, batteries require special methods for proper disposal so that they don’t contaminate the environment and your health by polluting the air, the ground and waterways. The strong corrosive acids can cause burns to eyes and skin. Every household in Bali throws AA or AAA batteries out every month. The cumulative effect of tens of thousands of small batteries is extremely damaging. Even spent rechargeable batteries from cell phones, MP3 players and laptops contain toxic heavy metals which can jeopardize environmental integrity of both landfills and present a

danger to the public. Car batteries are not disposable like AA and other dry cell batteries, but can be refurbished here by cleaning the terminals, replacing the battery acid and recharging. When car batteries can no longer be recharged, they are sold back to the battery shop when buying a new car battery. Bali Recycling (Peduli Bali) Tel: 081 9999 62239 | E-mail: info@balirecycling.com

Most of Bali’s waste disposal centres do not accept batteries because they are too toxic, don’t know how to handle them or do not have the permits. Bali Recycling does accept mobile, watch, clock, flashlight and radio batteries. If a business, home or school wants to start disposing of their batteries properly, they need to purchase from Bali Recycling a collection bucket (Rp.450,000), which is collected when full. Though car batteries are too large to go into this plastic container, Bali Recycling will collect them for free. All discarded batteries are stored at Bali Recycling in a special area. When enough have accumulated, the batteries are shipped to a partner company, Waste Management Indonesia, for processing, recycling and final safe disposal. Bali Recycling also takes fluorescent lights, old computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, cell phones, disused paint cans, cleaning chemicals, used machine oils and cooking oil. These must be put in a plastic lined cardboard box, metal drum or plastic drum, which Bali Recycling provides. Send Bali Recycling a list of your highly toxic B-3 Hazardous Waste materials — pesticides, heavy metals (mercury, lead, cadmium, lithium) and PCBs, styrofoam — and they’ll get back to you within two days with a price. Maximum charge is $50. Bali Recycling also accepts air conditioners and refrigerators if the Freon has been removed. If there’s a problem with a fridge, people just bring it to an appliance repair shop or a repairman visits the house and brings Freon with him to replace the lost Freon. A special pump and tank is used to catch Freon gas. EcoBali Recycling | www.eco-bali.com

Lifestyle

"according to the state ministry of environment, indonesia produced about 66 million tonnes of waste in 2010. the bulk of it comes from households and businesses, so the truth is that recycling needs to begin in every homeandcommercialenterprise."

By Gail G. Collins

hile Titi Marley was growing up in Jakarta in the 90s, her parents were preachers, and they lived near a scavenger compound. Not one to sit still, her mother would gather the girls, who weren’t in school, and teach them to read. Titi was fascinated by the recycling process she saw there. “All the papers or plastic containers, glass and more was collected, immediately sorted and cleaned. A few times a week, a truck would come to the compound to buy the items. Things were weighed or counted, and the families were paid, based on how much they had collected,” she said. After living abroad and now raising her own girls, Titi wanted to recycle and be effective upon her return to Indonesia.

RECYCLING Jakarta Green Project Phone: +62 (0) 21 844 3545 + 62 (0) 818 0833 0633 Website: www.jakartagreenproject.com Unilever Clean and Green Campaign Website: www.unilever.co.id/ aboutus/yayasanunileverindonesia/ yuienvironment Waste4Change Website: waste4change.com E-mail: info@waste4change.com

Trash pickers have been on the front lines of informal recycling. It’s a job with a small return that cannot generally fund schooling for their children. Formal recycling is generally handled by waste management companies. In 2008, Indonesia passed Act 18, regarding municipal waste. Phased in over five years, the industry has recognised that raising environmental standards and recycling are keys to overcoming toxic dumps. It’s estimated that 90-percent of what we throw away could be recycled, reused or composted. If each of us does his part, there are less parts ultimately thrown away, but instead, take on a new life. Aluminium cans or glass can be recycled endlessly. Steel can be reinvented as other steel products, and paper can be recycled up to seven times. These are the basic building blocks of tomorrow’s needs. Plastic, which is both a boon and bane for its resilience, has led to infinite creative uses, from carpet to clothing to auto parts, as well as new bottles.

Unilever sponsors a Waste Bank under its Jakarta Clean and Green campaign, which began educating and encouraging citizens in 2010 about garbage. People learn how to separate waste into compost and recyclables, and accepted items can be sold to 10 cooperative waste banks in Greater Jakarta with money banked for in accounts for them. Waste4Change have passion for finding solutions to the country's waste problems. “Our dream is to have a sustainable complete solution for waste problem: educate people, facilitate collection, and ensure a responsible treatment to deal with the waste,” said Zulfikar, Strategic Service Manager. Clients can count on them for responsible waste management, not burning or tossing trash into the river. The group reviews clients’ habits, and then, educates individuals and commercial clients on reducing waste and recycling with organized pick-ups.

TRASH INTO TREASURES XSProject Jln. Kaimun Jaya No.28 Cilandak Barat, Jakarta Phone: +62 (0) 21 759 158 40 E-mail: retno.hapsari@xsproject-id.org Website: xsproject-id.org Ffrash Phone: +62 (0) 811 910 7399 Contact: Gina Provó Kluit – Gonesh Website: ffrash.com

Not for profit companies have blossomed, taking that principal a step farther. XSProject recycles waste into products that fund the education of trash pickers’ children. Retno Hapsari explained they pass on saleable materials to the trash pickers, keeping only unwanted waste for conversion to products for sale. They also buy plastic from scavengers, above the market rate, to create every kind of bag to hold pencils, groceries or laptops. Beyond giving new life to unwanted waste, she spells out their goal as, “Encouraging companies to donate reclaimed billboard materials, which are transformed into fun and functional products that make a strong environmental and social statement.” Ffrash turns trash into high quality, sustainable, interior home design products and furniture. From clocks or tables to jeans and bottle pillows, to plastic bag lamps,

the products are developed by well-known Dutch designers and made by former Indonesian street children. In the process, they create green producers and unlikely entrepreneurs. “Ffrash makes sure they get technical training from Dutch designers on a regular basis,” says Gina Kluit-Gonesh, “as well as safety and marketing training from different well-established companies. Every month all the Ffrash trainees receive remuneration. On top of that, KDM provides accommodation, food and medical care, and they are coached in their personal, social and emotional development.” Ffrash also buys waste from fishermen, securing them income, while creating incentive for cleaner waterways. Jakarta Green Project hires graduated students of their street charity to work as recycling experts. They sort recyclables from commercial and residential pick-ups in South Jakarta for resale to recycling factories. Ibu Renie heads up this project, which picks up waste from more than 300 collection points, generating revenue to fund their work. Ffrash and Jakarta Green Project are connected to Yayasan KDM, who rescues and supports street children. Since 1972, their vision has been “empowering street children to become skilled, confident and self-supporting young adults.” All of these organisations transform lives through education and further vocational training for children from these unhealthy environments, while transforming a sea of waste into usefulness.

TOXIC WASTE REMOVAL These places and people take in used batteries: JAKARTA PT. Intimedia Jl. Pakubuwono 6 No. 99 (behind Apotik Century) Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan Contact: Bayu (0817 128 615) Sekolah Cikal Jl. T.B. Simatupang Kav. 18 Jakarta 12430 Contact: Mahmudin, bagian perpustakaan (0817 9249345) Arief Gd. Sarana Jaya Tebet (Superindo) Lt. 5 No.517, Jl. Tebet Barat IV Jakarta 12810 Melly Jl. Tutul 6 no.515 Pondok Bambu, Jakarta 13430 Phone: 0815 950 6400 BANDUNG Tobucil Jl. Aceh no.56 Phone: 022 – 426 1548 Contact: Tarlen Yayasan Kontak Indonesia Jl. KHA Dahlan No. 67 Phone: 022 – 723 0735 Contact: Endy

of this, there are explosive and flammable materials. Be aware that all items with toxic elements should be recycled or disposed of properly to safeguard everyone’s health.

It’s only a matter of time before landfills begin to leak. Items from batteries to e-waste, like cell phones and computers, contain chemicals that can eventually leach into soil and water, creating environmental and health time bombs. Only 50 percent of computers are recycled. Those thrown into the dump contain lead, mercury and cadmium. Electronic devices and appliances, like televisions and refrigerators, have hazardous and benign materials, which can be recycled. On top

According to the State Ministry of Environment, Indonesia produced about 66 million tonnes of waste in 2010. The bulk of it comes from households and businesses, so the truth is that recycling needs to begin in every home and commercial enterprise. Keep these contact details handy to recycle and reform lives.

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

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FACES OF INDONESIA

ERDIN THE PEMULUNG

By Hush Petersen

It's midday in Jakarta, and an unforgivingly hot sun is beating down on the pavement.

after day. How could he spend the workday out in the sun, dodging traffic and stressing out about finding enough to eat.

The city's voice is roaring. Cement trucks rumble by kicking up dust. The call to prayer sounds in the distance. A jackhammer coughs and sputters. A parking attendant's whistle shrills through the melting heat.

But he thinks the same thing about us. He sees his life as one of freedom. The day starts when he says it does. It ends whenever he feels like it is quitting time. No e-mails. No deadlines. No KPIs.

Meanwhile, the city's office workers, in heels and collared shirts are off to lunch, ducking into shiny blue taxis, briefly escaping their elevators and e-mails, desks and deadlines. And then there is Erdin, right in the heart of it all. In a city of 20 million, Erdin sticks out like a sore thumb. Maybe it's because he is pushing a garbage cart full of plastic bottles, rebar and electrical cords. Maybe it's because he's barefoot. Or maybe because it's 36 degrees Celsius outside and he's smiling. "I love my line of work," the 31-year-old, says shading his eyes from the bright sun. "I'm from Kendari, Sulawesi. There is nothing going on there. I live in Jakarta. I have a wife, a house. I have everything I need." Each day Erdin pushes and pulls his cart through the heart of Jakarta, along Mega Kuningan, up into Menteng, then down Sudirman and back into Mega Kuningan. He collects everything of value, from cardboard and glass bottles to copper wiring and old paint buckets. Once every two days he takes his cart to a recycles weigh station and cashes in. Some days he walks away with just enough money for him and his wife to eat dinner. It's not an easy life, but Erdin is proud of what he does to put food on the table.

But what about when it comes to paying the bills and having a little extra money on the side to take his wife out for dinner? "I'm not like other people," he says with a shrug of his broad shoulders. "Sure, I don't have a hand phone or an e-mail address. But I don't want those thingsâ&#x20AC;Ś. I don't know what I want, but I know I don't want that." Erdin does, however, understand why people who sit in traffic for two hours every day and work for a boss they hate so they can buy things they don't need, would feel sorry for him. "I can understand how people see me, and they might look down on me, or feel sorry for me, but I like who I am and I like what I do." Erdin doesn't want your sympathy, he wants your respect and empathy. Now, what about when we throw trash out the window or just leave junk on the side of the road. Or what about when citizen take to the streets cleaning up rubbish and putting it in the right place, setting an example for others. "I like the idea of that. It would save me time. I would know right where to go to get things and I wouldn't have to sift through so much to find the things I need."

"I've been doing this for 15 years," he says confidently. "I have a system. I know the route and the people along the route know me." Erdin's existence is a source of confusion for most of us. How could this guy be happy picking up garbage with his bare hands day 12

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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.

ECO-FASHION

GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK By Intan Tanjung

“This is tarum tree, a tree that produces blue colour,” says Made as we wander around the yard of CV Tarum, a small company in Ketewel, Gianyar. I am with I Made Arsana Yasa, the founder of this company, to get a deeper knowledge on the organic fabric dyeing process.

Most of the clothing we wear are made of cotton, but this type of fabric is considered to have a large carbon footprint that can harm the planet. The cotton tree needs massive amounts of water to irrigate it, which is sometimes scarce in areas where the trees are growing, and the amount of water is thought better utilized for growing foods than feeding the fashion industry.

“For red we use secang tree. People in Java use the wood and leave the shavings unused. Rather than just throwing it away, we process it to get the red colour.” At the moment he has succeeded in developing over 500 colours of natural dyes from many different plants and several different parts of the trees. The brown colour, for example, can be derived from the leaves of the mahoni trees, and the leaves of ketapang are perfect for producing black and grey, while yellow can also be produced from this type of tree, as well as from the leaves from mangoes.

“Cotton farmers often use large amounts of pesticide, which can harm the environment and their health and the other workers in a long period,” says Maya. “Bamboo somehow, is the opposite. It grows quicker naturally, and easy to be farmed, so will not cause deforestation.” While some people are still debating whether bamboo fibres should be considered eco-friendly due to the chemical it uses to break the hard bamboo cellulose – even though during its life cycle the tree helps to absorb the greenhouse effects. Molloy picks Modal’s fabric made from beech tree fibres for her Goddess on The Go collection, which can be found in her store in Ubud.

Made is one of few people who are aware of the negative effects that fashion has on the environment. His call to found eco-friendly colouring processes came when he did a job for a Japanese garment company in Seminyak. Working as a production manager, he witnessed the careless dyeing process done by the company he was working for — and most garments in Bali — that have no respect for the surrounding environment and the people. After years of saving money and doing extensive research, in 1998 Made was finally confident enough to introduce this line of business and claim his role in preserving the island’s environment. It was hard to keep his idealistic spirit, but fortunately, Made received support from scientists and experts from Udayana University to develop the right composition of dyes. Not only that, he also designs a water waste management system that doesn’t harm the balance of the surrounding ecosystem, using organic waste (leaves and leftover branches) as fertilizers. What Made has witnessed is just one of the ugly facts behind the beauty of fashion. From the creation of synthetic un-biodegradable fabrics made from petroleum that pollute the soil and ocean, the dangerous usage of pesticides,

the colouring process that use harmful chemicals, and the employment of children in some developing countries, fashion is considered one of the culprits to global warming and many other problems, and eco-fashion could be the right way to answer these problems. For Maya Nursari and Janet Molloy, fashion is not just a way to express their ideas and creativity, it should also give a positive impact to the planet. In order to help save the planet, these two designers decide to use eco-friendly fabrics for their creations. Maya falls in love with fabrics made from bamboo fibres. With her brand Nurkamaya, Maya creates chic, casual collections of t-shirts, dresses, scarves, and many more; all of them are in black and white nuances. Her daily wear collections can be found at Little Tree, Kuta.

“Modal only uses about 60% of the amount of dye that it would take to dye cotton. So it actually needs less chemicals to dye Modal,” says Molloy. Molloy also thinks the fabric has fantastic characteristics that make her able to create apparels perfect for sport activities and travelling. “It’s light, soft, and comfortable. It doesn’t require a lot of space when put in your luggage, it’s long lasting and needs very little maintenance — it dries quickly and you don’t even have to iron it! Very practical,” says Molloy, who also plays with cuttings and styles to create cute, attractive designs that boast fantastic colours. For some practitioners, eco-fashion goes deeper than just using natural materials or practicing an environmental friendly creation process. It’s the ethical philosophy in the core of their business that drives them towards success.

For Maya, who manages two brands — 100%Love and Nurkamaya — ethical fashion is more than just skin deep. She wants to make sure that her business is 100% green. “I am very concerned to establish ethical fashion trade. The suppliers and tailors I work with shouldn’t employ children and they must practice fair trade,” she says. While for Made, the philosophy is applied in every aspect of his business. In selecting which tree to use for his natural dyes for, he makes sure to choose trees that have no benefit at all to the lives of the surrounding neighbourhood. He avoids using trees which farmers still use to feed their animals, or even the flowers that are mostly used by the Balinese for ceremonies. He also creates a good staffing system to encourage his workers to earn more income, practicing up-cycle methods that turn unused fabrics to artworks, designing his own ATBM (handmade weaving machine) and creating work opportunities in remote areas on other islands. He also has planned a long-term goal of his business by planting trees in a sizeable piece of land in Kintamani and turning it into a mini-sized forest. “This eco business is like a little therapy to cure the world’s most general disease global warming. By using natural dyes, we can plant more trees and practice natural ways of living. In fact, this is a kind of lifestyle that is getting more popular in the middle-to-upmarket as they want to live like in the past, so why not?”

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

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ECO-FRIENDLY TRAVEL

LAMPUNG, SOUTH SUMATRA Byron Allen Black is a retired Canadian Grand Prix motorcycle racer with world points in the 350cc. class. He currently works as an English-language copywriter and poofreader, and lives in a kampung house on the banks of the Ciliwung, in Condet, with 7 vicious monkeys.

Map it out on Google Earth with the four points as Bandar Lampung – Kota Agung – Krui – Kotabumi, and back.

By Byron Black

During this trip to Kota Agung I had a Dahon Matrix, a full-size folding bike that was perfect for mixed riding and loading into the baggage compartment.

• On pier at Kota Agung

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Choice destinations for weekend cycling in West Java are often impractical because of poor access. Lido, for instance, is a very pleasant recreational area with a beautiful lake, riding trails, paragliding and a resort hotel. However, the only way to get there is along ‘The Path to Death’, aka Jalan Raya Sukabumi, from the end of the Jagorawi Toll Road. There are numerous other hot trails for bicyclists in West Java, but getting there is a real challenge.

Bicycling from Bandar Lampung to Kota Agung is fairly flat but a challenge in hot weather. I normally take the bikes on a local bus: the conductor just piles them on top of other passengers’ assorted baggage, for an extra Rp.150,000.

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Kota Agung is a busy fishing port, on the vast Teluk Semangka (Watermelon Bay) enclosed by the peninsula of Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. Fishing boats come in just after dawn with their catch, which is then auctioned on the spot. There are inexpensive seafood restaurants along the highway; it’s best to stay overnight in neighbouring Gisting. Energetic bicyclists can ride up nearby Tanggamus Mountain.

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Puncak, once a delightful weekend hideaway, is today an unspeakable sixhour drive up to smoggy, jammedup Cipanas. It's actually more like a mountainside parking lot, as weekends will trap you in your vehicle enjoying an interminable view of the tea plantations. Ditto for the west coast. By the time you get to Anyer, Carita or Labuan, fairly interesting cycling areas, all the enthusiasm is beaten out of you. So where to go? My enthusiastic suggestion is Lampung Province, at the southern tip of Sumatra, but with a key qualification: you have to first battle your way from West Jakarta, through Tangerang, Balaraja, Serang and Cilegon, to industrial Merak, and then survive a rather uncomfortable three-hour ferry jaunt across the Sunda Strait to the Port of Bakauheni. Once you disembark in Sumatra, however, the world seems to open right up: it’s a broad, fierce landscape with rough natural grandeur — at least compared to overpopulated West Java. What I normally do is hire a small pickup to carry bicycles and riders down the bumpy toll road from Kebun Jeruk to the Ferry Terminal at Merak. I can usually hammer drivers down to Rp.400,000 for the trip.

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Lampung, South Sumatra Capital: Bandar Lampung Area: 13,659 km2 Population: 7.691 million (2010) Where to stay • Hartono Lestari Hotel Jl. Kesehatan 7, Bandar Lampung Phone:+62 721 262525 • Hotel Mutiara Alam Zandino Jl. Pantai Harapan, Krui, Lampung Phone: +62 815 141 392 01 (Zane Redman) Website: www.kruisurfcamps.com What to do Cycle and surf

Ride the bicycle or motorcycle onto the Ferry, for a few thousand Rupiah, and Bob’s your uncle. The two and a half hour trip across the Sunda Strait is scenic and uneventful, unless you’re hapless enough to be trapped in the late Bahuga Jaya, seen

here en passant, as some sleepy captain ran her into a passing tanker one early morning last year and she sank like a stone to the bottom, reducing the population by seven hapless passengers. Be warned that the Sunda Strait ferries are a favourite of pickpockets and other gangs of thieves, who will break into locked vehicles and ransack them, unless someone stays inside on watch. Seriously. Keep an eye on your car or bike for the duration of the trip. There are good bicycling roads abound in Lampung Province once you escape the heavily – travelled Bakauheni – Medan artery highway. Riding uphill from the Terminal through smoke and heavy truck traffic is only for the ultra-hardcore. Better to start your cycling journey at Bandar Lampung, the pleasantly green capital of the Province, an hour by car from the Ferry Terminal. You can usually rent transport, with patience and haggling. Bandar Lampung is worth an evening’s stopover, after the considerable struggle to escape polluted West Java; we usually stay at the Hotel Hartono, a modest, two-star place with a magnificent view of the Bay, and a tribe of macaques who swarm up the balcony, demanding food from guests.

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From Lampung, head west on good roads with little traffic, to Kota Agung. The cycling journey I’m describing forms a rough quadrangle, combining riding and transport.

From Kota Agung, it's over the mountains to the west coast, another challenging uphill bicycle ride. Motor traffic is generally light; if you tire out there's always someone with a pickup truck who will carry you a bit further. Travelling through the National Park early in the morning, you will be serenaded by the whoops of troops of siamang (gibbons) — their screams easily travel five kilometres, in the quiet of the forest. The west coast is grand, with sweeping, undeveloped beaches as far as the eye can see. There is a lively surfing camp business at Krui, a fishing village up the coast. Longtime expatriate Zane Redman runs Hotel Zandino, one of a number of economical (under Rp.200,000/night, with meals) surf lodges. Caution is highly recommended with western waters: while local people are friendly and accommodating, roads are lightly-travelled and reasonably safe, the ocean will kill you. There are strong undertows and you can get battered along coral reefs. We turn east from Krui, heading for Liwa. It’s a pleasant uphill ride, back through the National Park. An hour to the north is Danau Ranau, a gorgeous, ominous lake reminiscent of those in mountainous Austria. Lake Ranau is surrounded by mountains, with a symmetrical volcano to the west. Accommodation is poor — all but starless; as a hardy cyclist, you can put up with a pathetic losmen (“last resort” resort) for a night. Hiring a boat to traverse the rough, windy black waters of the lake is well worth the effort. Good riding roads too. Then it’s a grand ride eastward, through the mountains of Bukit Kemuning, to Kotabumi, where you catch the busy axis highway down to Bakauheni. Best to seek transport for the bicycles and save the harp-playing for later.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Jakob Friis Sorensen In this issue’s Business Profile, we meet Jakob Friis Sorensen, Danish President Director of Maersk Line Indonesia. Jakob is also the Chairman of European Business Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham).

By Angela Richardson

Jakob, what first got you into the world of logistics and transport organization? What is it about this industry that excites you? When I was young and out of the army after high school, I got a job painting harvest machines. It was the best paid job I’d had thus far but not very healthy. I was young and wanted to see the world, not standing in a garage somewhere in rural Denmark. Luckily, Danish tradition goes far back when it comes to shipping, so I applied for A.P. Moller Shipping School trainee and got the job. You’ve been with the Maersk Group since 1989, making you quite the expert in your field. Please tell us how your journey with Maersk began and developed into what it is today. The Shipping school was classes early morning then office work and classes again in the evening. It was 2-in-1 but promised, after two years, a posting overseas. I was supposed to go to Cairo but then suddenly was changed to Jakarta. I had no clue about Indonesia but soon found myself starting up our logistics activities here, then called Mercantile Cargo Consolidators. I clearly remember 16

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how we stuffed the first containers with footwear in Marunda and loaded them in Tanjung Priok, bound for USA. I spent three years in Indonesia, then moved to another job in Japan. Returned to Denmark in 1995 but then quickly came back to Malaysia where I was involved in establishing Ikea’s first large distribution Centre in Asia. Four years in India really showed me what it takes to get an emerging economy going when it comes to logistics. From 2003-06 I was regionally responsible for Maersk Logistics based in Singapore, before coming “home” to Indonesia — I have been here eight years now and enjoy every moment. The Steamship Company Svendborg was established in 1904 in Denmark by A.P. Møller and his father Peter Mærsk Møller, which marked the beginning of Maersk’s journey. Could you tell us a bit more about your company’s rich heritage? The Moller family has been seafarers for generations and Mr. A.P. Moller and his son Maersk McKinney Moller were truly visionaries who saw the opportunities of steamships and later containerization of cargo. Their values and business acumen

have built our company up from the ground. As mentioned, shipping is in the blood of the Danes which, like Indonesia, is an archipelago of more than 300 islands and one Peninsula, Jutland, which sits on top of Europe. Trade and commerce have driven our nation, which is otherwise not rich in natural resources, apart from the sea.

believe is the secret to your company’s growth and success? Hard work is no secret. I strongly believe that it’s the values of Mr. Møller, especially Constant Care, which keeps every employee on his/her toes and that great and prudent leadership has ensured that we have been able to build the business every year.

Under the Maersk Group there are several subsidiaries, including Maersk Oil, Maersk Line and Damco. Please tell us a bit about your subsidiary groups and what their operations consist of. In the beginning, the different businesses grew organically all over the world as opportunities arose and entrepreneurial, young Danes were entrusted with great responsibilities in challenging locations. As the business diversified, so did the people and a good example is the in-house people development system where Maersk international Shipping Education produced over 400 graduates from all nationalities every year. The Group has changed a lot, especially after Mr. Maersk Mc Kinney Møllers’ gradual retirement. Today the units are separate, transparent, vertical businesses in a conglomerate structure.

Let’s talk about Maersk Line, which you head up here in Indonesia. What is the company’s main focus area at the moment? The container industry has suffered in the recent years following the Lehman Brothers default. Global demand dropped drastically, especially in the developed countries, so followed the rates down. This left us only with cost and at the moment Maersk Line is focused on simplifying the business and taking non-value adding costs out of the system. This includes leaner processes and also fuel savings and better utilisation of our vessels.

Is Maersk researching or developing projects in renewable energies? Maersk Oil is in oil and gas but has a strong focus on environment and to get the optimal out of the existing fossil resources. We have been looking into bio fuel and other energy sources for our vessels. In Maersk Line the efforts put into designing our newest vessels (the triple-E series) is unrivalled and brings down the fuel consumption and CO2 pollution by more than 50% . Maersk Group operates in around 130 countries with a workforce of over 89,000. A.P Møller-Maersk has recently been listed by Forbes as 142nd largest public company in the world. What do you

Do you have plans to expand in Indonesia in the future? Yes, we are monitoring the port developments, both in Jakarta but also Surabaya and elsewhere, which will enable us to upsize our ships. Furthermore, both in Sumatra around Kuala Tanjung and in the Eastern part of Indonesia in Bitung we are looking for ways to support the Indonesian maritime development and improve connectivity. Let’s talk about your CSR work. As I understand it, Maersk provide emergency assistance to help those affected by natural disasters, for instance in the Philippines. Could you tell us why this is important to you and what your company does to help around the world? As a shipping company we have the ability to be mobile and agile, so we found that somewhere there’s always a disaster

I don’t dream about money, but the reward for me is to see the results and having fun; and as I get older it becomes more and more exciting to help young people to develop.

happening. We helped with relief and reconstruction in Aceh, we have brought goods to people affected by Mt. Sinabung and Mt. Merapi eruptions. We are part of several international organisations for fast logistics response to disasters. Maybe therefore we have had less focus on “softer” CSR programs but as example we participated in Clean Up Jakarta Day in October. And what about Maersk Line Indonesia’s social and environmental responsibilities within your business processes? Could you share a bit about your current and future plans? We certainly have consciousness about our green footprint. Our global footprint is very much around the ships, but on land as well we are concerned with pollution caused by trucks, so we use rail where possible. In Jakarta we are part of the efforts in IPC to make the trucking in and out of the port more efficient, thereby reducing congestion and waste. But also in our offices we are active. Therefore we have installed LED lighting, we recycle paper, etc. It’s about having a mind-set focused on sustainability. Maersk have a very good branding presence, and many people think ‘Maersk’ when they think of shipping and logistics. Tell us your company’s branding strategy. As a company we changed quite visibly when Mr. Nils Andersen became CEO. He opened up much more to the press and we have very visible examples of the brand appearing on film like Captain Phillips or Building the Triple E vessels on National Geographic. We are however, business-tobusiness so we don’t brand ourselves like sportswear or fashion items. But it is all about communication and that’s nice when you have a good and positive story to tell. The movie ‘Captain Phillips’ was based on the true story of the hijacking of Maersk Alabama in the Indian Ocean. Do you often have incidents of hijacking on your cargo ships, and where does this happen most? How does Maersk deal with this issue? Luckily we have seen a dramatic improvement in the number of pirate attacks in Indonesian waters. I would say that today this is not a problem, however we do experience theft and pilferage, so safety and security remain an area of high priority and we work a lot with preventive actions. What traits does Indonesia have that is so interesting for entrepreneurs and business owners, do you think? With 17,000 islands and being an archipelago, 250 million people, natural resources, friendly climate, Indonesia has unlimited opportunities. We can all see

what the shortcomings are, so for me the challenge is always to answer; HOW do we make changes? There a plenty of solutions available and what motivates both foreign and Indonesian entrepreneurs is to see the progress and improvements which affect so many people here. EuroCham aims to facilitate trade and investment between Europe and Indonesia. As the Chairman, how do you encourage links and growth within this relationship? We always seek to have a dialogue with all the stake holders; as I mentioned above, for every challenge Indonesia face we also have solutions in Europe, so I feel there is a perfect match and complementarity. The obstacles are often political or simply bureaucracy, and again, the only way we get those cleared is through dialogue. Do you also work towards making the business processes easier for European companies in Indonesia, for instance with rules and regulations when starting a business? Exactly. We think there is so much to gain for Indonesia if it is made easier for European companies, also SMEs to do business here. It’s about solving problems and expanding the cake — not stealing. And it is also a two-way stream; Indonesian goods and companies are welcome in Europe but that is a very competitive market where players need to have a high quality of goods and services. So those require a lot of efforts in a business plan that includes market research, distribution and marketing in Europe. Indonesian companies also need good partners in Europe. Jakob, what about your own personal successes — what key traits do you always strive towards that you believe are pivotal for success in business? I thrive when working with people, connecting people and seeing the positive story of change. It’s hard to change if you can’t see the better future so again, I like to communicate with people and convince them to embrace it and make a better tomorrow. I don’t dream about money, but the reward for me is to see the results and having fun; and as I get older it becomes more and more exciting to help young people to develop. I spend a lot of time spotting and coaching talent in our organisation and outside. The best success is when taking a chance on some young person and letting them learn and get out on top. As one of my old friends once told me, a day long ago, somebody took a chance on us. Giving back is to support young talent develop.

ABOUT MAERSK LINE Maersk Line is a division of the Maersk Group and is the leading liner shipping company in the world serving customers all over the globe. Their operations comprise more than 500 vessels, 17,000 employees, and 2 million containers spread across 135 countries. For more information please visit www.maerskline.com issue 128 indonesia expat

ART OF THE INDIES

PLASTICOLOGY SAVING BALI, ONE ARTWORK AT A TIME By Tess Joyce

ourism has impacted on the traditional Balinese way of life and changed the dynamics of this idyllic island and still the expansion of villas and hotels continues. A huge tourism development program is now being proposed for Benoa Bay — the project would include the conversion of a large mangrove conservation site and strains are already being placed on Bali’s water

infrastructure. Binge-drinking tourists spill onto the beaches and bars of Kuta and Seminyak and violence and crimes are increasing in these areas. Recent figures reveal that one Australian dies every nine days in Bali — therefore raising awareness about responsible, sustainable tourism is vital for this small island’s survival. Yet who is brave enough to approach this delicate subject?

Balinese artist and environmentalist Made Bayak Muliana made a bold entrance at Ubud Writer’s and Reader’s Festival this October — with a plastic bag replacing his traditional headwear, he presented at a Pecha Kucha event (in which speakers are invited to share their passion to the audience with 20 images for 20 seconds each). Tipping a bag of rubbish onto the floor, Made explicitly showed us the problem: plastic. Although the tourism industry has undoubtedly shaped Bali, for better or worse, plastic is now threatening to shape Bali’s eco-systems — cluttering up its streets, rivers and seas. I recently interviewed Made and found out more about his art exhibition Plasticology — a fusion of ‘plastic’ and ‘ecology’ — this art project used plastic waste to create artworks including paintings of traditional Balinese scenes, sculptures, video and installations to raise awareness about these issues to the public. “In one of my exhibitions in Sanur I heavily criticized the mass tourism of Bali, which has converted our farm land into concrete accommodation and the greedy investment that has ruined our nature. People replied that artists are just spawning comments but not doing anything towards the cause, so I answered using Plasticology, which might not be a big solution, but at least I started it. “We live in Bali, and Bali is one of the windows to see the world for me, and when the window is not cleaned from its dust, it’s hard to see outside. I am not antidevelopment, but it’s about how to balance it out. The government has a vital role so that the tourism industry has more positive traits and is beneficial for the society, instead of the massive exploitation and rapid transformation of land into tourism facilities.”

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Made Bayak Muliana playing music at his exhibition

Artwork by Made Bayak Muliana

Even at university, Made was concerned about the heavy usage of plastic on his island. “During my years in the Institute of Art (ISI) in Denpasar, we had a subject which challenged the students to create an out/indoor art installation. I created an installation called ‘Plastiliticum’ to use an archeological term. In my mind, the inheritance from our era, when being excavated by future archeologists, will be our trails of plastic. The biggest footprint of this millennium is plastic waste.” At Ubud Writer’s and Reader’s Festival, Made presented at various events, including a children’s program and a talk about environmental issues in Indonesia. At one exhibition, outfits with waste, including a dress made out of beer bottle lids, were also on display. “I bring Plasticology to schools and communities to be presented and give out workshop material. Plasticology is aimed to build collective awareness so that the public can care more about the environment, especially in Bali nowadays. In Bali, the lack of waste management and control is further

Berhala Dunia ke Tiga artwork by Made Bayak Muliana

exacerbated by the ignorant behaviour of the people toward this issue. And as a result, we have plastic waste all over Bali,” added Made. “I think it would be important for the government to regulate the usage of plastic bags and plastic containers. Since Bali is heavily visited by thousands and thousands of tourists per year, the garbage mounds on the island increase, which flood to the cliffs and rivers and drainage and then, during the rainy season, flow down to the ocean. So, it’s a situation in which tourism is encouraging the beauty of nature and culture but at the same time ruining it. Kind of suicidal for me.” Even the locals of Bali are following suit — their daily offerings, which included organic materials such as banana leaves and flowers, are now being replaced with modern-day items such as plastic plates. “We are changing this habit into plastic which is only compostable after hundreds of years. Another issue is the mindset of the people who keep throwing their waste around thinking that someone else will clean it for them,” said Made. These offerings end up swept into the rivers and seas — therefore educating the locals of Bali is also important. Made is one of the teachers of Sanggar Anak Tangguh — a community project which provides education to children in Sukawati, Gianyar, using creative projects to ignite their imagination and curiosity. With a holistic approach to education, the foundation immerses the children into nature by visiting the rice paddies, local rivers and Ketewel beach, reminding children of the need to protect the environment. Other organizations in Bali are also cropping up with the aim of addressing the problems associated with waste — R.O.L.E Foundation is an NGO which aims to alleviate poverty and ensure environmental sustainability by providing training, education and eco-tourism. Their program ‘Waste to Wonder’ in Sawangan, South Bali is a successful governmentsponsored waste management system in which organic waste is collected and used to produce compost for ROLE’s gardens. As well as providing jobs, this program has discouraged locals from burning their plastic waste. A new hostel, Farmer’s Yard, has opened up in Canggu, Bali this year with the aim of ‘putting an end to careless tourism’ — their vision is to promote sustainable tourism based on a community model — guests are encouraged to cook local food together, compost their waste and to help in the permaculture garden. It seems, despite the obstacles, there is hope and many people are taking a bold stand and finally talking about, well, rubbish.

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

Further Information: Made’s Projects — madebayak.wordpress.com , anaktangguh.wordpress.com / Farmer’s Yard Hostel — www.farmersyardbali.com / R.O.L.E Foundation — www.rolefoundation.org

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Indonesian women have for decades been working abroad as domestic servants, earning much-needed revenue for their families. Unfortunately, government authorities and unscrupulous recruitment agencies tend to treat them as cash-cows, milking them for all the funds they can get.

she could be sent abroad. She received a Rp.6.5 million advance, of which she claimed Rp.2.5 million was taken by the agency, purportedly to provide her with a passport. The official charge for a 48-page Indonesian passport is Rp.300,000, or Rp.600,000 for a biometric passport.

Those working in the Middle East may be at risk of sexual abuse, while those going to Hong Kong can become trapped in indentured labour. The latter occurs when women from poor families receive advances from recruitment firms — typically to pay for training, administrative fees, a passport, airfares and placement. Extortionate fees mean that some women can end up working for seven months to pay off their debts.

While Yuni was undergoing the training, her father fell seriously ill. She was given permission to go home on weekends to visit him. Needing to pay for hospital costs and her children’s school fees, she used the advance provided by the agency. She spent much time with her father and completed only 25 days of the training course.

Yuni Rahayu, a 37-year-old mother from the Central Java capital of Semarang, decided to work abroad as a maid so she could send her two children to college. When a death in her family prevented her from leaving Indonesia, she was jailed on charges of fraud. In January, Yuni signed up with recruitment firm PT Maharani Tri Utama Mandiri for a job in Hong Kong. The company’s website, which has not been updated for years, offers a paltry salary of Rp.2 million per month for women who work as maids in Hong Kong. A friend of mine telephoned PT Maharani to inquire how much the company now pays its maids in Hong Kong. The woman who answered the phone refused to reveal the exact amount but implied it was under Rp.4 million. She claimed that my friend could earn Rp.15 million per month if able to pay an up-front fee of Rp.20 million, otherwise the salary would be closer to Rp.3 million. A 2012 Manpower Ministry decree limits the amount an Indonesian worker can be charged for placement in Hong Kong to Rp.14.78 million. In Hong Kong, minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers is set at HK$4,110 (US$530 or Rp.6.47 million) per month. An Indonesian maid provided by a rapacious recruitment firm may receive only half that — and she has to pay for various fees and charges. Little wonder that human rights groups have likened the modern-day maid trade to slavery. Still, even Rp.2.5 million per month in Hong Kong is better than Semarang’s minimum wage of Rp.1,423,500. After meeting administrative and physical requirements, Yuni was required to attend a 60-day live-in training course before

Then her father died. Seven days later, PT Maharani informed Yuni they had prepared to send her to Hong Kong. If she failed to take the job, she would have to pay the agency more than Rp.16 million, comprising: administrative fees of Rp.200,000, a health check fee of Rp.250,000, Rp.300,000 for her passport, Rp.6 million for her visa, Rp.1.5 million for her training centre dormitory bed, Rp.1.2 million for training costs, an allowance of Rp.4 million, and a personal loan of Rp.3 million. Yuni was unable to pay the huge bill and objected to the Rp.6 million charge for her visa. The actual fee for a Hong Kong visa for a foreign domestic helper is HK$160 (Rp.252,000). Hong Kong regulations stipulate this visa is to be paid for by the employer. PT Maharani reported Yuni to police, accusing her of fraud and embezzlement under Articles 378 and 372 of Criminal Code. She requested more time to repay the money but was imprisoned in May. She is now on trial on Semarang District Court. State prosecutors have demanded she be jailed for 18 months because she violated her agreement to work abroad and failed to settle her debt. The Mawar Saron Legal Aid Institution says a clause in Yuni’s agreement states that any disputes should be mediated by the local Manpower Office. Furthermore, Indonesia has ratified the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers, which states that migrant workers cannot be imprisoned for failure to fulfil a contractual obligation. Police and prosecutors could crack down on errant recruitment firms for overcharging and exploiting migrant workers — but where’s the money in that?

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British-born Polly Christensen is a documentary film maker, features writer and environmentalist. She can be contacted at www.madefromstardust.com

REform! Waste to Art By Polly Christensen

n August, children from Soul Surf Project Bali proudly presented an exhibition at eco-friendly Little Tree, Sunset Road. They teamed up with orphans from Widhya Asih orphanage in Dalung and the Bali Life orphanage in Ungasan after they showed interest in collaborating. The exhibition displayed REformed pieces of art, and was supervised by Dutch artist Tamanisha Macalonie, with help from Belgium artist Alex Fabry and Indonesian/English artist Wahyu Kelsall. An interesting and exciting cultural mix for the kids who attended the workshops. Children worked hard on their concept, which was based upon the famous 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), and titled REform! The exhibition showcased creative works made from reused and recyclable waste materials, obtained during beach clean-ups and supplied by Bali’s great trash and recycle pick up service Eco Bali; resulting in an astonishing blend of waste, transformed into art. REform is an initiative of Soul Surf Project Bali, which was created six years ago to protect the environment and to support underprivileged kids in Bali. With the combination of lessons about nature and surfing as a reward, kids at Soul Surf Project Bali understand the importance of respecting nature’s elements. I caught up with Soul Surf Project Founder, Rodney Westerlaken MA, BEd, to discover more about their environmental awareness programs and turning waste into compelling, beautiful and sometimes challenging works of art.

“We will start our environmental awareness program next month, in addition to our existing program to reach out to orphanages situated further away. Together with Bali Kids orphanage, we wrote a special book for this purpose. Because we teach Indonesian children about the effects of global warming, the results of trash in the oceans, the consequence of trash in waterways, their awareness on these issues is improved and kids are happy to care for their environment.” Dutch artist Tamanisha Macalonie is a socially engaged artist from the Netherlands who, according to Westerlaken, was inspired by the work of Soul Surf Project Bali and saw 22

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a connection between making art and the children. children to see how his work is created, and how he uses “I hope that young children see themselves as global his materials. citizens and therefore find it natural to contribute to a better environment for everyone so that they have a “My work is about the unawareness of mankind and worldview and they can make a difference,” says Tamanisha. pollution is a part of that,” explains Alex. “The children “I think art and sports are eminently suitable means to were involved in making their own artwork made from achieve this because they fit into the world rubbish they personally collected. Children are the future, of children and are international.” and with every small effort of many, we can do big things. Bali is a beautiful island and together we must keep it Tamanisha commenced the first art workshop in a series of that way. But there is a long way to go before we change ten given to the children of orphanages. She did not want to mentality regarding plastic, rubbish in the streets and use chemicals, so chose techniques of ironing, cutting and ocean, and burning of plastic.” knotting, thus creating a painting by weaving with several layers of plastic or natural materials, such as leaves. Yanti, a trainee of SSPB, presented the program in Indonesian to the group of 18 boys and girls at Little Tree. “In the first workshop, we started making a painting from Yanti did a great job of introducing and explaining the topic plastic. We will create a big artwork, which consists of of organic and inorganic waste to the kids. Everybody had many individual artworks of the children,” says Tamanisha. a lot of fun playing a waste-sorting game from the program. “After showing the children some examples, through One of the important things the kids learned was that by teamwork we make one large painting and children with protecting nature you are also protecting your health. their supervisors, start to create.” The kids did a great job in highlighting the problems of The paintings that were created have a complete new pollution and they had an opportunity to create their own structure without adding anything extra. The children ‘waste superhero’ out of rubbish. The results were awesome, use leaves or colourful plastic to add colour, bringing as you can tell from the artwork by Mus, Putra, Martha more depth by working with many layers. The kids got and Ayu! really creative and created the most beautiful pieces from the island’s ‘trash’. It was amazing to see kids become so “Pinocchiooo was a bad guy in the past. He threw his creative in finding pieces of plastic to make their artwork. rubbish into nature and he was lying about it, so his nose grew very long. Now he knows that this behaviour was “I’ve never seen the kids work with so much concentration. wrong and he is trying to do the opposite. Now he is taking A little music, a giant amount of plastic, laughter and lots care of rubbish. He also really wants to have a shorter nose of creativity! Some kids worked figuratively, searching for again. When he reaches his goal, he will get a ‘Super Cape’ recognizable images to use in their work. Others designed with which he can fly. Then he will turn into a really their own images by combining plastic shapes and forms in great superhero.” original ways.” Belgium artist Alex Fabry is a long-time volunteer for the foundation and residing in Bali, where he designs jewellery and makes art from mainly organic materials. Alex is sometimes a guest at Soul Surf Project Bali’s workshops that are part of their environmental program Lingkungan Bersih. In his lecture he tells children about his work and his vision about recycling. It was very inspirational for the

For more information about the environmental program ‘Lingkungan Bersih’, email Rodney Westerlaken: info@soulsurfprojectbali.com

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By Eamonn Sadler (www.eamonnsadler.com)

There is an ongoing and heated debate about global warming. Not just about what might have caused it and what we should do about it, but also about whether it actually exists at all. As usual you can find evidence on the internet to support both sides of the argument, but to me it’s very clear. Obviously the planet must be far more polluted now than it was a thousand years ago when the only “pollution” worth speaking of was caused by people using the waterways as bathrooms, wood being burned and cows farting. Since the industrial revolution and the invention of the internal combustion engine we have been creating industries, burning fossil fuels and pumping horrible things into the air in far greater quantities than ever before, and we have been disposing of plastics and chemicals and other new environment-harming materials and substances in ways that were never necessary before. So clearly, we must be polluting the planet more than we ever were before. There are also far more of us now than there were way back when so it’s a compound problem. Are we destroying the planet? Can the planet bounce back? Has all this happened before as some fringe elements claim? Who knows. But if we are destroying the planet and it can’t bounce back, we won’t find out until it’s too late so we’d better hedge our bets. Personally I don’t care if pollution is making the planet warmer or not (in fact if I’m totally honest part of me hopes it is — I hate the cold). The sensible thing is to keep the planet in the best condition we possibly can anyway. Fresh air is better than polluted air, clean waterways are better than dirty waterways and landscapes look and feel better without bits of plastic crap all over them. We and all the creatures we share the planet with are surely better off if we take good care of our communal home, even if only for the purposes of aesthetics and comfort. If we make the planet last a bit longer while we keep it nice, then great! If it was going to bounce back anyway, marvelous! Do you keep your house clean

and tidy because you think it will last longer if you do, or do you just prefer to live in a clean and tidy house? Probably a bit of both - and that’s exactly the way we should behave towards the planet in my humble opinion. Of course the major problem with getting anyone to take global warming seriously is the fact that none of us will live to see if it’s real or not. It’s hard to make people fear a bogey man who (some people say) MIGHT live hundreds or thousands of years in the future. Even our kids and our grandkids probably won’t live to see its effects. The other problem is that people doubt how much difference they can make as individuals and they look to their governments to worry about these things and take action on a grand scale that will make a fast, dramatic and measurable difference. But often the people running governments are not the most vehement proponents of the type of change needed in this instance. There’s a whole other story there. If you’re wondering how much difference you can make as an individual consider this; each of us and billions of individuals like us have already made a huge difference to the planet. We’ve screwed it up. Some of us have contributed more than others, but each of us and the generations before us have contributed in some measure to the massive pollution problem we undoubtedly have today. Ok, we didn’t know we were doing it at the time, but we did it. If each of us contribute in some measure to cleaning up the mess, and the generations after us do the same, it logically follows that together we will make a huge difference to the planet in a positive way. So pick up that piece of litter you didn’t drop, turn off that tap you didn’t leave running and switch off that light you didn’t leave on. You won’t ever see the long term difference you’ve made, but the world will be a nicer place for us all right now and our great great great great great great great great grandchildren might just thank us too. Posthumously of course.

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Across 1. Child's toy — favourite topic (5–5) 7. Word of opposite meaning (7) 8. Adhere to (5) 10. Ring — duty (4) 11. Meets — collides (4,4) 13. Slender — spare (6) 15. Pursue — career - series of lectures (6) 17. Unyielding — cruel (8) 18. Fever (4) 21. Imposter — deceit (5) 22. Open boat — spill (7) 23. Irish elf (10)

DOWN 1. Lodging house (5) 2. River side — pool (4) 3. Expression of delight, especially of delicious food (3–3) 4. Cause — event (8) 5. Bowler — fisherman's fly (7) 6. Stopping knitting — preparing for sea (7,3) 9. Fruit — unwanted third person (10) 12. Passage (of power?) (8) 14. Time consuming bureaucracy (3,4) 16. Sloping type (6) 19. Agree — embark — make progress (3,2) 20. Site of Taj Mahal (4)

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Australian writer Mark Richardson touring Indonesia JAKARTA Currently Melbourne’s popular weekly Newspaper Columnist (Melbourne Observer), writer in Media City (Home of BBC) ILoveMediaCityUK.com online E-Zine and former Editor of Melbourne Media’s publications The Melbourne City Guide and 3004 News, Mark Richardson, is currently touring 6 cities in Indonesia presenting a series of Creative Writing Seminars at major Universities, including in Jakarta. Mark is also the creator and author of Porch Thoughts — www.porchthoughts.com. Whilst Mark is in Indonesia, Mark is also filming Porch Thoughts TV, a new online comedy series called Mo Kemana Mas, he has penned the campaign song for the upcoming media campaign for Indonesia Climate Change Centre (ICCC) and he has further penned Lyrics for touring Japanese Band Triangle and with current recording Indonesia’s artists, Rachael, Danilla and Keith Martin. Mark has also been invited to report on events including Jakarta’s Car Free Day, Black Cat Jazz Club and The Music Run held in Jakarta. Mark will also be appearing on the in the upcoming action film — Garuda 7 that will be filmed in January 2015 in Jakarta.

The Indonesia Channel now on Singapore’s Starhub TV SINGAPORE The global distribution of Indonesia’s first 24-hour English TV channel continued with its launching in Singapore on October 2. Subscribers to StarHub TV can now watch The Indonesia Channel on basic cable channel 171. “The Indonesia Channel, available to all StarHub TV customers at no additional charge, brings a good mix of highquality lifestyle and entertainment programming to the table. Its exciting lineup which offers roundthe-clock news and the hottest entertainment coverage, will ensure that audiences across Singapore be kept up-to-date,” said Ms. Lee Soo Hui, Head of Media Business Unit, StarHub.

“We couldn’t be more excited to deliver our programming and advertising to viewers in Singapore,” said TIC CEO Dalton Tanonaka. The Indonesia Channel debuted on June 2, 2014, with a colorful blend of entertainment and information programs. It’s already seen on Hong Kong’s NOW TV (channel 521), and Indonesia’s First Media (channel 32), Big TV (channel 683) and Usee TV (channel 187). More country launches are planned for the coming months.

Sumatra Miner 2014 postponed The smoke has paralysed the international airport in Palembang and created unhealthy air quality levels, particularly in South Sumatra. With these conditions showing no signs of abating for several weeks, Mining Media International (MMI), organisers of Sumatra Miner, have been left with no option other than to postpone the inaugural conference andexhibition. MMI president Peter Johnson said: "Owing to the intense smoke and haze, organisers are extremely concerned about the health and welfare of visitors to the conference. Unfortunately, this left us with no other decision than postponement. "The conditions are not expected to clear until at least mid-November," he added. SUMATRA The Sumatra Miner conference and exhibition scheduled for next week in Palembang has been postponed owing to the toxic smoke caused by forest fires and a volcanic eruption on the island of Sumatra.

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The event, which was scheduled for October 22 – 24 at the Aryaduta Hotel in Palembang, is now to be held on 4 – 6 March, 2015, and will be held in conjunction with a Coal Club Indonesia network meeting.

IKEA opens in the capital JAKARTA Ikea, the world’s biggest furniture seller, has opened its first store in Indonesia in a move that highlights the attractions of the growing consumer class and the travails of doing business in southeast Asia’s biggest economy. The Swedish company had to overcome ballooning building costs, strict retail regulations and an unexpected ban on imports of its crockery sets during a three-year construction process. “Now my main worry is whether we will be overwhelmed with customers,” says Mark Magee, general manager for Ikea Indonesia, which built the store in Alam Sutera, a satellite city about an hour’s drive from central Jakarta.

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Mandiri Jakarta Marathon 26 October 2014 The city-wide marathon is back! An event that gathers people from all over the world to run, the Mandiri Jakarta Marathon is set to take place with a course of 1K for Maratoonz (the kids’ category), 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Full Marathon. The run will have its start and finish points at Monas (Monumen Nasional), located on Jl. Medan Merdeka, Central Jakarta. There will be festivities celebrating the beauty of Jakarta through music, dance and food exhibitions at the start and finish point. Admission prices vary and is detailed on the website (www. thejakartamarathon.com).

29 October – 2 November 2014 Fo r t h e t e c h n o l o g y - s a v v y individuals, Indocomtech, an annual IT convention, comes back w ith introducing new products, platforms and gadgets. The four-day exhibition will showca se camera products, cellphones, TV-related items, computers, and many more, all at the Jakarta Convention Center (located on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta). For questions and more information on the event, contact Adrien on 0856 91495131 or adrien@api-event.com. www.indocomtech.net

held in the complex of Monumen Nasional (Monas), Jl. Medan Merdeka, Central Jakarta. For more information, call 0812 85 1 2 - 4 327 or em a i l i n fo@ jakartacosplayparade.com. www.jakartacosplayparade.com

Networking

Java Sounds Fair

Iberoamericana Annual Charity Latin Ball

29 October – 2 November 2014 Jakarta Convention Center will be the venue of the Indonesia Motorcycle Show. Motorcycle bra nd s a nd big na me s w i l l showcase their newest and timetested models at the event, from smaller to bigger motorcycles. Test rides, safety riding courses and exhibition of products will be the main attraction of the show, which will be open from 10am to 9pm daily. Organizers of the show are able to be contacted on (021) 2905-4091 or on febrianto@ api-event.com for more details. Jakarta Convention Center is located on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakar ta . Web: w w w. indonesiamotorcycleshow.com

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7 November 2014 The Iberoamericana annual charity ball this year is titled ‘Our Beats’ and the night will be packed with music, dancing, fo o d , d r i n k s a nd a l l for a good cause. The dress code is black tie and cocktails w ill start at 7pm. The ball will be held at Jl. Metro Kencana IV No. 23, Pondok Indah, South Jakarta. For tickets and for more information, call Lorena on 0878 8379 2072 or email asociacioniberoamericana@ y a h o o . c o m . We b: w w w. aiayakarta.org Cosplay Jakarta Cosplay Parade 2 November 2014 Jakarta’s biggest cosplay event, the Jakarta Cosplay Parade, invites cosplayers and enthusiasts to celebrate pop culture and history at the event, this year with the caption ‘Rising of Indonesia Legend’. The festival celebrates costume play, whether it is of cartoon and anime characters or of historical figures with the best costume winner eligible to win prizes. The event will be

Halloween Black Party at Merlynn Park Hotel 31 October 2014 Have some Halloween fun at the Merlynn Park Hotel which is throwing a Black Halloween bash with female DJ Tania Tan as the entertainer, multiple games and attractions, tarot reading and a magic show. Entry tickets are Rp. 368K nett for couples and Rp.188K nett per person. For RSVP, contact (021) 300-26888. Merlyn Park Hotel is located on Jl. KH Hasyim Azhari 29-31, Central Jakarta. Web: w w w. merlynnparkhotel.com

BALI Walk for a Good Cause

Bali Pink Ribbon Walk

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26 October 2014 The D L ot (L apa nga n D) in Senayan w ill be rocked by a legendar y rock band, Dream Theater as part of their Along for the Ride tour. Tickets are sold through www.ticketonfire. com or www.rajakarcis.com and are available in two categories: Festival A for Rp.1,250K and Festival B for Rp.750K. The D Lot is located in the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Senayan, South Jakarta. For more information, call (021) 3275-7577.

humour and drama. Performances will start at 7.30pm on Friday (7 November) and w ill have showtimes at 2pm and 7.30pm for both Saturday (8 November) a nd Su nd ay (9 Novemb er). Tickets are Rp.200,000 and can be purchased by emailing jakartaplayers.tickets@gmail. com. Web: www.jakartaplayers. org

24 – 26 October 2014 This music festival will have The Jacksons, MAGIC!, Asian Dub Foundation and many more local and international musicians to rock the stage. Java Sounds Fair will take place at the Jakarta Convention Centre (JCC), located on Jalan Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta. To purchase tickets, call (021) 968-10022 or (021) 96810023. Daily passes are priced at Rp.200K while a three-day pass is priced at Rp.420K. For more information, visit www. javasoundsfair.com. Theatre

Music

Jakarta Players “Status: It’s Complicated” 7 – 9 November 2014 The Jakarta Players are presenting f i ve one - a c t p er for m a nc e s compiled into a night of spectacular theatre, titled ‘Status: It’s Complicated’. The five short plays include ‘Time Flies’ by David Ives, ‘The Right to Remain’ by Melanie Marnich, and many more, all centered around the theme of romantic relationships, with its

25 October 2014 Walking for health, while raising awareness on breast cancer and its screening programmes in Bali is what the Bali Pink Ribbon five kilometre walk all about. All funds raised from sponsor booths, donations and running entrance fees will go towards the Bali Pink Ribbon Foundation’s good work in raising awareness about breast cancer. The walk commences at 4pm and entrance fee is Rp.150K/ person (Rp.75K for children below 12 years old). The walk will start at the ITDC complex in Nusa Dua, Bali. For more information, call (0361) 8352-299 or email info@ balipinkribbon.com. Web: www. balipinkribbon.com

winner and Petra Sihombing, a chart-topper in the Indonesian music industry. All proceeds from this gala show will go towards U N IC E F a n d t h e i r C h e c k Out for Children project. Bali International Convention Center is located in Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, Bali. To RSVP, contact 0811 388-5731 or email daniela. hartati@westin.com.

MAKASSAR Culture

Makassar Traditional Games Festival 25 – 26 October 2014 Keeping up with traditions and culture, the town of Makassar will host a traditional games festival where guests can participate in playing an array of traditional games and have loads of fun from learning them, to having compet it ions on t hem. The festival will take place at the Benteng Somba Opu starting from 11am onwards on both days. For more details on the event, call 0823 499-10069.

PALEMBANG Hard Rock Bali’s Rock ‘n Run 2 November 2014 ‘Run for Someone Else’s Life’ is the eye-catching caption for this year’s Hard Rock Bali Rock ‘n Run. This is a five-kilometre fun run that will commence at 5.00am. For more information on how to join this charity fun run, call (0361) 761-869 or visit www.bali.hardrockhotels.net. Charity Children UNICEF Charity 31 October 2014 Bali International Convention Center w ill be the venue of UNICEF’s Check Out for Children charity night. This gala show will have musical performances by Nowela, Indonesian Idol’s

Conference Sumatra Miner, Coal Mining & Technology 22 – 24 October 2014 The Sumatra Miner conference will discuss points on innovations in coal, mining, energy as well as oil and gas and will cover areas like the latest researches and development activities in the field and practical challenges faced in real time. The seminar will be held at the Aryaduta hotel in Palembang, located on Jl. POM IX, Palembang Square, South Sumatra. The speakers will be professional delegates of the industry from within and outside of Indonesia. To register for the conference and for more information, visit www.sumatraminer.com.

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Indonesia Expat is looking for an editorial assistant! Being a member of the editorial team, the editorial assistant will work w ith the Editor-in- chief to proofread articles, liaise with w riters, conduct inter v iews and reviews, perform ad hoc administrative tasks, as well as work on preparations for Clean Up Jakarta Day 2014. The ideal c a ndidate w ill be f luent in English and Bahasa Indonesia, with the ability to proofread and edit in both languages, be creative and detail-oriented. Please send CV to info@indonesiaexpat.biz. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. A Female Receptionist for a R u s s i a n M i n i ng C omp a ny Wanted (Mega Kuningan, South Jakarta). compensation: 3-4 millions rupiahs. contract job. Female, 23-30 YO, attractive, fluent in English (both oral and written), responsible and a people person. Please send your CV and recent photograph to syanna. juwita@gmail.com. Attention : HRD Transasia Resources. “F u l l T i me a nd Pa r t T i me vacancies are now available for experienced English language instructors for corporate courses around Jakarta. Competitive rates and travel allowance are offered. Please send your CV to recruitment@kpiconsultancy. com” Want to volunteer with a young social enterprise? At ‘Ffrash’ we offer a challenging volunteering opportunity for a target-driven, experienced sales professional (f lexible hours, 3 days a week). ‘Ffrash’ is a recently introduced interior design brand, with a social and sustainable character. ‘Ffrash’ produces high-quality sustainable design furniture and home interior products from Indonesian trash. The products are designed on a pro bono basis by internationally renowned Dutch designers and created by former Indonesian street children from the ages 17 to 19. We have recently started

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selling our products in Indonesia. The proceeds benefit the further development of the ‘Ffrash’ young adults, production, and training. Remaining revenues will be put aside to finance the start-up costs of their own enterprise in the near future. The higher the sales, the more will be saved for the ‘Ffrash’ artisans for their future plans and the more street children will be able to join the project. Therefore, we are currently looking for a Sales Volunteer for Jakarta. For more information, please contact Gina Provó Kluit at 0811-9107399 or gina@ffrash.com. For more information about ‘Ffrash’, please visit our website www.ffrash.com Looking for Work English speaking driver available. Went to school in US and used to work ing w ith A mer ic a ns and Australians. Call Leo @ 088808744543 or 08158050349 Is your company looking for a data analyst? I have 3 years experience in processing and analyzing data. I work with microsoft: excel, word, and power-point and internet. If you interested please contact 085212655387 Hi guys.if you looking for taxi motor in Jakarta you can call me 082111852823. Foreigner only, the cost depends on the distance. Senior Expat; Ed.D, MBA, BS, in Executive Leadership seeks missionary position/ Educational Foundation position. Phone: 081398989033/ 081355033805 SERVICES Expat Insurance: We are a full service broker providing Medical and Life Insurance for expat families living in Indonesia. For more information or a free quote please inquire to: insurance@ jakres.com. Web: www.jakres. com. Expat housing / Insurance / Pension / Investment Hello everyone, Do you need an Indonesian tutor to help you learning Bahasa Indonesia? Feel free to contact me! I am a native Indonesian w ith excellent Indonesian skills. I am currently still studying English language a public university in Jakarta. Beside teaching, I am also working as a part-time English-Indonesian interpreter and translator and vice versa in Jakarta. You may choose what

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A Nice House available for Rent at Jl. Sekolah Kencana III, Pondok Inda h. L a nd a rea 451 sqm, Building ± 380 sqm. Downstair: Master Bedroom with attached bathroom, Guest room, Living room, Study room, Dining room, Pantry and wet Kitchen, Storage room. Ga rage a nd c a r por t . Garden in front yard, backyard with terrace and pool. Upstair: 3 Family Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, service area including 2 maid rooms. Balcony and open terrace. Furnished condition. It is located near to the Jakarta International School. Rent: USD. 3,750.00 per month. Inquiry: Agus Djuarta ~ Padua Property Agency Cell.: +62 811 961 763 e-mail: adjuarta@ yahoo.com FOR RENT : ( Min 6 Month ) BATAVIA APARTMENT located at Benhil - Sudirman, 1 Bedroom, 42sqm & 48sqm Furnished, avaliable 2 unit with 2 size. Need More info Please Call : 08158765-938 / 0812-1000-1228 FOR RENT : ( Min 6 Month ) AMBASADOR 2 APARTMENT, Located near by Sudirman, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Furnished. Need More Info Please Call : 0815-8765-938 / 0812-1000-1228

For rent: Spa c iou s+C oz y 2bedrooms apartment 110m2,4Stars hotel Aryaduta f a c i l i t y. F u l l y f u r n i s h e d m i n 1ye a r s US$1500/ mo.Located in Semanggi, next t o S i lo a m Ho s pi t a l & Pl a z a Semanggi. Free of 3in1(Widia 08161833854/7450726) For Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment located in Permata Hijau. Fully furnished and brand new bed in ma ster bedroom. A sk ing price USD. 1700 monthly, min.

6 months. Need more info please email: amalia.frese@gmail.com H A MP TON 'S PA R K A PA RTMEN T. Location: Jl. Terogong Raya, Pondok Indah — Jakarta Selatan. View : Direct Golf View Tower/Floor: C/18 Size: 82 m2 Bedroom: 2 Bathroom: 2 Maid Room: 1 Maid Bathroom: 1 Condition: Fully Furnished Fa c i l i t y : S w i m m i n g Po o l , Whirlpool, Fitness Center, Sauna, Tennis Court, Putting Green, Playground & BBQ, Car Park & 24-hours Security. Additional Info: Strategic Location. Close to Jakarta International School (JIS), TB Simatupang Business District, Malls (Citos, PIM), Walking Distance, Supermarket & 7-11, Pondok Indah Hospital, Golf Course, Restaurants, Access to JORR (Jakarta Outer Ring Road). Suitable for Expatriates. Rent Charge: $ 2500/month, inc. service charge, min. 1 year rental info: amalia.frese@gmail.com For Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment located in Permata Hijau. Fully furnished and brand new bed in master bedroom. Asking price USD. 1700 monthly, min. 6 months. Need more info please email: frese.edo@gmail.com Beautiful house for rent. Located at Pejaten Barat, 10 minutes to Kemang, near to Australian International School and New Zealand International School. Land size 210 m2, building size 200 m 2 . Located on a private Residence complex w ith 24 hours security. Fully furnished, 3 bedrooms + 1 maid room, 4 bathrooms, carport for 2 cars Price is 2500/monthly including, sw imming pool a nd ga rden ma int ena nce, a nd secur it y. (Min 1 year). Please contact ama lia .f rese@g mail.com or 081317722271

mathematics for toddler. “Kids Numbers 123” is an educational app for kids. Through this app they can learn 1 to 10 numbers through colorful objects and audio translator. There are two options available “Start Learning” option and “Start Activity” option. In “Start Learning” option you can learn about numbers 123 and in “Start Activity” option you need to give the answers of given questions about numbers 123. It’s a free app and available for iOS devices.

Sale of German baby products: milk, cereal, tea, and baby care with brand TOPFER. The First Certified Organic Baby Product in Indonesia.If interested, please contact:PIN BB : 22ECFECF WA : +62856 8018 797 Selling painted cushions: Hi, I'm selling hand made cushions with contemporary batik motif by painting technique. Please PM me: indriati.hapsari99@gmail. com or contact me (text only)/ WA: 081316237484

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OTHER For Sa le: L ifet ime G olf Membership (Transferable) — Rainbow Hills Golf Club: Bogor, Indonesia. Non-negotiable price: Rp. 100,000,000 - Buyer pays all Club transfer fees - Please contact: busch1958@gmail.com K id s Nu m b e r s 1 2 3: L e a r n Numbers 123 is a basic educational start for kids. It’s an early part of

2014 Cannondale Rush 29’r 2 For sale: is a 2014 Cannondale Rush 29’r 2 size large. This bike is new and unridden. For more inquire please email me bikespalacesales@gmail.com. Web: www.bikespalace.com

PERSONAL New to Indonesia or just feel comfortable with local person around? You can contact me at hardi_ningsih@yahoo.com I am looking for a living female partner, age 20-30. Please contact me - AvisAvis12334@gmail.com or 081519226034 (Avis)

BALI G e t i nt o R ug by! M a le a nd female players aged 5 to 18 years all welcome. Come and Join Jakarta Komodos Rugby Club. www.jakartarugby.com. E-mail: komodos.jrrugby@gmail.com. Phone: 0812 10 37 454. The Jakarta Komodos Rugby Club is an official Yayasan with a full executive committee to promote the development of one of the best junior programs in SE Asia. AUTOMOTIVES 2012 Nissan Grand Livina XV 1.5 for RENT. Original owner, manual transmission, Silver color, comfy, good condition. Price Rp.4.000.000/ month. Welcome for yearly rent. Contact me (Yoga) at 08813585655 or email bprayoga89@gmail.com

PROPERTY Land for sale in Pererenan. Free hold (hak milik) Zone for building. 5 are river side block. Fully walled and landscaped including deep top soil, ready for building. Electricity in the street, ready to connect. Unique quiet location overlooking river, rice fields and surrounded by tall trees. Sharing one common wall only. Access road. Price IDR 750 million per are. Private sale no brokers thank you. Can be viewed anytime. Photos emailed on request. Telephone 081 2387 2049 / 081 1389 3419. Villa Furnished 2 BR with Kitchen and Plunge Pool for Short Term Rent (Daily,Weekly or Monthly) at

the strategic and very popular area Double 6 Street, 5 mins access to the exotic Double 6 Beach Legian Kuta Bali. For Rsv 081210329293. Villa for rent in Bali, Canggu, 4 0 0 m f r om t he b e a c h a nd 600m from Canggu Club. Nice cosy place, 3 bedrooms with en suit bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, fully furnished. Wifi, TV installed. House consists of two buildings partly built from old wood with a swimming pool in between. Canggu Club membership provided. Long term rental. One year rental USD 26,000 (one cleaning person included) nego. Shorter term rentals also available. Please contact Tary: 0817802366. OTHER For Sale; Second Samsung CDMA handphone, more than 5 years, the first model CDMA with camera, MP3 player, speaker phone, micro SD slot memory, buy at 3 million, will sell for Rp300k, please call 0361-786 9350. Kerobokan Ac er A spire 5315 15.4 -inch Laptop Rarely used (backup for PC), Intel Celeron 540 1.8GHz, 1GB R AM, 80GB Hard Drive,

Processor: Intel Celeron 540. Memory:1GB RAM. Hard Drive: 80GB Hard Disk Drive. Display Size: 15.4” WXGA TFT Display with Acer Crystalbrite technology, With HP printer scanner copier, Rp2.200.000 ONO, Please call 0852 3873 6011 NO SMS TECO GAS, nearly new, never used, just been fully serviced. 5 top gas burners with Gas and Grill all electric start. Rp12 juta. New Rp 26 to 28 juta. Sanur 081999571288 BBQ foldable wood table with 2 new comfortable canvas chairs in own carrypack. Rp450,000. Sanur. 081999571288 Last few ring size diamonds with international certificates at best price for that special lady, Sanur 081999571288. AUTOMOTIVES New Toyota Harrier; Toyota FJ Cruiser ‘11; Toyota Alphard ‘09; Porsche Boxster ‘10; Porsche Boxster ‘13; Chrysler 300 C ‘12; Mercy SLK 200 ‘05; Mercy E240 ‘06; Mercy C 230 ‘97; Honda CRV ‘07. Visit Nadia Auto Graha (sales,

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JOGJAKARTA PROPERTY Seeking yogyakarta 3 year rental property. Seeking 2 b/room, 2 bath, 2 storey QUIET, breezy garden house near UNY, public transport and public swimming pool. Semi or fully furnished. Please contact at gstephen_ melb@yahoo.com. Experience staying at a beautiful, original antique Javanese Joglo house in the foothills of Mount Merapi. Joglo Ago is a three double bedroom v i l la w ith gardens, perfect for a weekend retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. In close proximity to Mount Merapi and Borobudur Temple. Visit www.jogloago.com for more informat ion or call Indah. 08123563626

stay in your own beach house. Villa Gamrang (Cisolok, 4 hours ‘drive from Jakarta and 50 minutes from Sawarna beach) is designed to offer guests a beautiful nature, complete privacy and luxury. Recently listed (Jan 9, 2014) in the "Top 100 Holiday Beach Houses around the world", Guardian Newspaper. Stylish interior, outdoor terrace, sea view, spacious garden, swimming pool, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, complete kitchen, TV and Wi fi. Idyllic place for couples or families. Separate guesthouse with 1 bathroom and 2 bedrooms. Friendly staff and female cook. In house catering. Prices starting from IDR 1,499,000 per night for the ma in v illa a nd IDR 800,000 for our Guesthouse, Villa Gamrang is highly appreciated by e x pat s a nd Indone sia n families. Reservations. www. villa-gamrang.nl or just mail us directly at villagamrang@ gmail.com

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