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Melanie Bomba

Fitness In Motion Is Sri Mulyani Indonesia's Best Hope For Economic Reform?

What's Wrong With Property In Bali?

John Coast's 'Recruit To Revolution'

Going Dutch In The Capital

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Letter from the Editor

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Dear Readers,

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t’s time to ring the changes down at Indonesia Expat and to bid a fond farewell to our esteemed editorial executive, Angela Richardson, who leaves our humble publication in the pursuit of pastures new. We believe that all regular readers of the magazine owe Ms. Richardson a debt of gratitude for her sterling work at Indonesia Expat, where she has tackled a broad range of subject matter, expanded the remit of the magazine, and dealt expertly with contributors, whilst retaining both calmness and composure and maintaining a steady hand on the tiller. We wish her well in all that she graces with her talent.

Currently the position of Chief Editor is still up for grabs, and we invite native speakers with previous experience as an editor in the publishing world to apply. You can find full details of what the position entails and how to apply at: www.indonesiaexpat.biz/careers

In the meantime, let’s get stuck into an actionpacked issue. Moving on to the meat and bones of this fortnight's magazine, you’ll find, among other delicacies, an analysis of the esteemed Sri Mulyani, freshly back from a stint as Managing Director of the World Bank to hopefully steer President Jokowi’s economic reforms in the right direction. We also take a look at the property market in Bali and ask "What is wrong?"

We also have an expat's personal account of how adopting a pet can improve the often challenging Jakarta life for all concerned in this edition's Observations section. And if you're a fan of smoked and cured meat, then stop by our Food & Drink page as we review Jakarta's newest and coolest gastro pub, The Dutch.

Enjoy this issue!

We meet some fascinating expat ladies in this edition: Gene Sugandy in Jakarta and Melanie Bomba (the bombshell on the cover) in Bali. In the late '90s, Gene and her partner founded the popular online expat website livinginindonesia. org to help expats find their feet when navigating the minefield that is relocating to a new and foreign country. Melanie in Bali helps people stay active through her gyms, Motion Fitness Bali; many consider her to be the queen of fitness on the island.

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Dear Ferry,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice letter!

I have watched the publication grow and blossom since it was first Jakarta Expat several years ago. It has since become the most valuable ‘free’ pick-me-up publication I’ve come across here in Indonesia. I am a big fan of the book reviews and the Scams in the City columns, and I’ve always felt your editorial approach was brave, which I admired.

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I’m sure we will be in good hands marking your departure, however we will miss you. Good luck on all your endeavours!

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Is Sri Mulyani Indonesia's Best Hope for Economic Reform?

Expat Business Featured What's Wrong with Real Estate in Bali?

Meet the Expat Gene Sugandy: Foreign Experts Can Help Nationals Transform Indonesia Legalities Working in Indonesia: Why on Earth Not!

Expat Lifestyle Food and Drink The Dutch Golden Age of Charcuterie in Jakarta

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Travel Take on Tuban

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Meet the Expat Melanie Bomba: Fitness in Motion

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Book Review Recruit to Revolution

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Expat Outreach

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Worthy Causes Usaha KecilKU: Empowering Stay-at-Home Mothers

A Word to the Wise How Backstreet Bali Money Changers Cheat

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Observations Coping in the Big Durian

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Events Business Directory Classifieds

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Is Sri Mulyani Indonesia’s Best Hope for Economic Reform?

Sri Mulyani (left) and Bambang Brodjonegoro (right)

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Sharon Hambali is a writer at Content Collision. She lives in Jakarta, and often reports on technology and lifestyle. For more information, please visit www.contentcollision.co.

In his second cabinet reshuffle, Jokowi substitutes finance minister Brodjonegoro with Sri Mulyani Indrawati. What does this say about the nation’s balance sheet?

BY SHARON HAMBALI

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ince taking office in October 2014, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has reshuffled his cabinet twice. In his latest shake-up last month, the president appointed 12 new ministers, which unsurprisingly has led to a tumultuous past few weeks for the government. However, the mainstream media spotlight is shining on Sri Mulyani Indrawati, who now takes over for Bambang Brodjonegoro as finance minister.

Dr. Fithra Faisal is a former staff member from the fiscal policy office at the Ministry of Finance. Today he is the executive director of a think tank called the Indonesian Progressive Institute. “It’s not that we are in great trouble, but we need her to bring trust,” says Faisal in an interview with Indonesia Expat. “With regard to the national budget, the country is currently facing a shortfall, and Sri Mulyani is needed to clean up the mess.”

But it’s not the first time Sri Mulyani has held the position.

She was finance minister from 2005 to 2010 under Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), but resigned after a disastrous Century Bank bailout incident involving stolen money and a criminal owner that would infamously go down in history as one of Indonesia’s biggest graft cases. Sri Mulyani regretted the decision to approve the bailout, allegedly calling the decision a mistake. She then went to work as managing director of World Bank in Washington DC, a lateral move that kept her reputation intact.

Despite the government's high hopes that a new tax amnesty programme would provide a revenue boost, the numbers are a far cry from their respective targets, so far pulling in a laughable Rp.84.46 billion (US$6.44 million) out of a projected Rp.165 trillion (US$12.5 billion), according to The Jakarta Post. Faisal says he is still optimistic about the programme at large, but not about its quantitative target.

According to him, Sri Mulyani’s main focus this year will be to maintain the credibility of the state budget and fiscal policy, while also promoting and monitoring the tax amnesty programme.

Despite the Century Bank incident, Indonesians have lauded Sri Mulyani as one of the most authoritative economic policy makers in the world. During SBY’s tenure, she managed the balance sheet to the point where it was one of the most conservative in the world. She reduced the nation’s cost of debts to 30 percent of overall GDP, and helped to stabilize the archipelago’s macro-economy. She made a name for herself as a prudent fiscal policy maker, and helped strengthen investor trust in the archipelago.

Going to work at World Bank was a popular move for Sri Mulyani among local politicians and business moguls.

According to Tony Prasetiantono, the independent commissioner of Bank Permata and chief economist at Bank Negara Indonesia, Jokowi was on a mission to bring Sri Mulyani back to Indonesia as finance minister. She politely refused his first invitation to join the cabinet. In July, however, Jokowi sent a personal letter to the executive director of World Bank Dr. Jim Yong Kim, pleading for Sri Mulyani’s return. Following this letter, she opted to resume her previous role as Indonesia’s finance minister.

Experts speculate that Jokowi’s desperation and the sudden return of Sri Mulyani are both signs that the country is on the verge of financial troubles. In July, however, the Ministry of Political, Legal and Security Affairs stated that Indonesia’s economy as a whole has performed well under Jokowi’s leadership. It claimed the strength of the rupiah is on the mend, while the nation has been generating more revenue and the poverty rate is declining. Antara says these indicators likely convinced Jokowi to go ahead and use up government subsidies that were originally allocated for education, welfare, and other sectors.

Dr. Fithra Faisal, former staff member from the Ministry of Finance believes Sri Mulyani is needed to clean up the mess

“Sri Mulyani’s global reputation as a strict fiscal conservative — combined with her expertise and willingness to say ‘no’ to the president — are likely what the cabinet needs at this moment.”

The ministry’s statement was immediately countered by Sri Mulyani. The acting finance minister said the country’s tax revenue has in fact not reached targets outlined in the state’s budget for the next four years.

In 2014, the gap between the government’s actual tax revenue and its target revenue clocked in at Rp.100 trillion (US$7.63 billion). It did not improve the following year, widening to more than Rp.248 trillion (US$19 billion).

Sri Mulyani says she expects the gap this year to be smaller at Rp.219 trillion (US$16.72 billion). This is largely due to the government revising its tax revenue targets. Economist Faisal Basri stated that all these things were the previous finance minister’s failures.

Bambang Brodjonegoro failed to promote the country’s economy to sceptical foreign investors. Sri Mulyani’s global reputation as a strict fiscal conservative — combined with her expertise and willingness to say ‘no’ to the president — are likely what the cabinet needs at this moment. Some say Brodjonegoro lacked these authoritative qualities, which may have ultimately led to his ousting as finance minister.

Sri Mulyani has also proposed Rp.133 trillion (US$10.15 billion) in cuts to the state budget, saying it was too high and did not provide realistic value, given the nation’s current economic situation. Without affecting the government’s high-priority spending plans on infrastructure and social assistance, Sri Mulyani plans to adjust expenditures by cutting Rp.65 trillion on low-priority and institutional spending. She also wants to cut Rp.68 trillion (US$5.2 billion) from regional transfer funds to arrive at a new state budget for 2016.

Following Sri Mulyani’s appointment as finance minister on 27 July, the Jakarta Composite Index immediately spiked by 1.3 percent, peaking at 5.301 at the end of the trading day.

On the same day, the Indonesian rupiah strengthened by 0.5 percent against the US dollar. With these figures in mind, it’s clear that market players see Sri Mulyani’s return as a strong ingredient for Indonesia’s financial future.

Faisal agrees. According to him, a trusted economic figure like Sri Mulyani, with a positive reputation internationally, will more than likely bolster foreign investor confidence in Indonesia. “I am very confident that Sri Mulyani can spearhead economic reform,” says Faisal. “Her experience in coping with the 2008 crisis speaks louder than words.”

Although experts and stakeholders in Indonesia are optimistic about Sri Mulyani’s return, the effects have yet to be seen and many don’t want to count their chickens before they hatch.

Cautiously optimistic observers, like Faisal, hope she can turn the country’s long-lasting financial deficits around, and set a good example for future ministries.

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EXPAT BUSINESS FEATURED

What’s Wrong with Real Estate in Bali?

BY SE VEN STONES INDONESIA (W W W.SE VENSTONESINDONESIA .COM)

There have been a lot of recent claims that property transactions in Bali have slowed down after 15 years of unprecedented growth. Is this true? And if it is, then why is it so? What’s happened? Let’s have a look at some of the issues.

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Property Prices There has been tremendous growth in land and property prices in all parts of Bali, but now we’re seeing for the first time that certain areas are experiencing a slow-down. This isn’t rocket science to the savvy investor, especially if we consider that business ventures have to make financial sense of their investment. And it doesn’t in areas like Seminyak and Sunset where land has reached the dizzying heights of Rp.3 billion per are. This hefty price tag combined with things like height restrictions to buildings is pushing interest to other, cheaper parts of the island such as Canggu further west, Ubud to the north, and all along the east coast because of the more attractive return on investments (ROIs).

Australia’s Gold Coast took a nosedive due to oversupply and prices went down by a whopping 50 percent. Now, however, everyone is talking about next year’s potential price boom because all developers held back and demand did not decrease.

In fact, the opposite happened because of an ever-growing appetite from foreign markets. This will also happen in Bali, and in the meantime the smart domestic bulk purchasers are running around picking up whatever they can.

Issue Three

Infrastructure, Energy and Water

Is There an Oversupply?

This is a sensitive subject. In general the infrastructure appears to be improving and the new government is addressing issues with speed and a lot of money. For some people it is a matter of too little, too late, but these are the sorts of people who will try to find holes in any initiative because they’re wired that way. It doesn’t mean their negative opinions are right. The truth of the matter is that infrastructure projects are being given priority all over the country, particularly in Bali, and we can expect to see more projects in the very near future.

In general, yes. But this is something that any market will experience at this stage of its development. Two to three years ago

The central government is trying to focus all provinces towards alternative energy especially in the areas of solar, hydro and

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geothermal, resulting in many projects lining up for the immediate future. Solar energy seems to be the flavour of the month and the Balinese provincial government is trying to get legislation approved to have solar panels on every government-owned building.

Water is a big challenge for Bali and the next drive needs to be on enforcing hotels and housing projects to re-circulate and reuse water. If this isn’t addressed very soon it will peak and ultimately have a negative impact on the island. The political will, or lack thereof, has been the main stumbling block on this issue, but now this is changing and positive steps are being made.

Issue Four

Overbuilding In Bali there are many areas already massively overbuilt. The biggest single factor influencing this is connected with the issue of zoning, or more accurately where there has been no zoning enforced. This began to change from 2009–2013 and today it is much clearer where and what these zones are. This is being supported by stricter policies centred on the issuance of licenses and permits and what can or can’t be done in specific areas, including regulations on the size/amount of land needed to build ‘mini-hotels’. Interestingly, more and more

developers now understand the need for green developments and see ‘empty’ spaces as valuable assets.

Issue Five

Ownership Structures for Expats This year there has been a lot of talk around this topic, and in particular towards something called a nominee structure.

This has been — and always will be — illegal under Indonesian law and is in fact set as such in the Indonesian constitution.

Adjustments on other structures such as Hak Pakai and Hak Guna Bangunan are well under way as is ownership for expats, no matter what self-appointed specialists from other industries may say. These other structures can freely sell at similar values to freehold, and interestingly, to set either of these two ownership structures up is actually cheaper than using the nominee structure and the so-called lawyers who have been instrumental in creating the myth. Many people, however, are reluctant to change from the illegal nominee structure. This perhaps could be because they are worried about being exposed or fined, or worse, but we strongly advise that if you are one of these people you make the change to a legal structure sooner rather than later as it will not be any easier to change as time goes by.

“the smart domestic bulk purchasers are running around picking up whatever they can.”

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Domestic Politics This year’s elections and the usual tug of war between powers took a long time. Indonesia was also affected by a general world wide economic slowdown and a currency war between the US and China. However, since its recent reshuffle, Indonesia has really gotten up to speed, revoking 2,700 regulations which were hindering investments. It has also issued six economic stimuli packages amongst other initiatives designed to encourage investment. We see this as a very positive step in the right direction as Indonesia tries to normalize itself and continue to fight corruption through better law enforcement than it ever did in the past.

The new Minister of Tourism has been given a budget which is ten times the size of previous years. This is being used across a number of platforms to a number of strategic areas including China and the Middle East, and the results are already having a positive impact.

What has changed however, is the market.

It is now much better informed and is slightly more conservative than it used to be.

Prices and ROIs are also more conservative, regulations are easier to understand and red tape is fast disappearing – all of which attracts a larger market. So, the answer to the question ‘What’s wrong with real estate in Bali?’ is nothing!

Nothing is wrong with real estate in Bali.

The bottom line is that Indonesia is one of the richest countries in the world when it comes to natural resources, with one of the largest productive populations on Earth being led by a democratic and proactive government. It receives the second highest amount of foreign investment in the world after China and its debt exposure compared to the National Budget is on the same level as Norway.

There is no better place to invest in right now, and domestic investors are jumping at the opportunities to absorb cheaper assets.

Their mindset is simple: grow tourism and fill the hotels and resorts. All the underlying indicators are solid and positive. They don’t want to lose out; the question is do you?

BUSINESS SNIPPETS

Trade Balance Indonesia: US$598 Million Surplus in July 2016 SOURCE: INDONESIA-INVESTMENTS.COM

Indonesia's Statistics Agency (BPS) recently announced that the trade balance of Indonesia showed a surplus of US$598 million in July 2016, down from a US$879.2 million surplus in the preceding month and considerably below analyst forecasts. Although Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, booked a US$4.2 billion trade surplus in the first seven months of 2016, concern about Indonesia's weakening exports and imports persists. Faster falling exports (than imports) explains the trade surplus.

Based on the latest data, Indonesia’s exports fell 26.7 percent (month-on-month) or 17.0 percent (year-onyear) to US$9.51 billion in July 2016. BPS Chairman Suryamin informed that the July 2016 export value

Indonesia’s oil and gas exports fell 15.9 percent (m/m) to US$998.6 million in July, while its non-oil and gas exports fell 27.8 percent (m/m) to US$8.52 billion (especially exports to the USA and Japan declined markedly, while exports to Australia rose sharply).

of Indonesia was the lowest value since July 2009 when Indonesian exports reached USD $9.6 billion. Besides the sluggishly growing global economy, the decline in Indonesia's July exports was attributed to fewer working days as Indonesia celebrated Idul Fitri (marking the end of the fasting month) between 4 – 8 July 2016. Also, prior and after this national holiday many entrepreneurs are still not operating at full capacity.

Meanwhile, Indonesia’s imports fell 26.3 percent (m/m) or 11.6 percent (y/y) to US$8.92 billion in July 2016. Oil and gas imports fell 16.8 percent (m/m) or 35.8 percent (y/y) to US$1.47 billion in July, while non-oil and gas imports fell 27.9 percent (m/m) or 4.4 percent (y/y) to US$7.44 billion.

Indonesia’s benchmark stock index (Jakarta Composite Index) fell 1.18 percent in the first trading session on 15 August to 5,313.69 points.

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EXPAT BUSINESS MEET THE EXPAT

G E N E SU G A N DY

Foreign Experts Can Help Nationals Develop Indonesia

BY ANGEL A RICHARDSON

Gene is the Division Manager for Residential Tenant Representatives at Colliers International, helping newly repatriated expats navigate the property minefield in Jakarta.

With the Internet boom in the late ‘90s, Gene and her partner Danielle Surkatty created the very popular expat website www.livinginindonesia.org, a site that today averages 95,000 unique visits a month. Gene talks to us about her work, personal life and frustrations with the government’s negative attitudes towards expatriate workers.

How did you end up on the shores of this archipelago?

After I completed my University studies in the US I was in a serious relationship with an Indonesian gentleman. Our visas were expiring so he suggested that I come to see Indonesia. I took him up on the offer and later we were married and raised our family here in Jakarta. Thirty years later I am still experiencing Indonesia.

You’ve been working for Colliers International since 2010, helping incoming expats find suitable housing, as well as helping with orientation upon arrival.

What do you love about your job?

When I first arrived in Indonesia I was not aware that there were companies such as Colliers that offered assistance and guidance to expats. Knowing how difficult it was for me and how many misunderstandings I had experienced, I am grateful that now I can share my ‘harder found’ experiences with others so that they can avoid some of the mistakes that I know that I made, but also give them a heads up in what to expect during their posting here in Indonesia.

What challenges do newcomers experience when trying to face the property market without expert help?

Indonesia is one of the few countries in the world that requires the entire rental amount for the full term of the lease to be paid in advance. Because of this, it is sometimes difficult to have the landlord be responsible for repairs or maintenance after they have received the lump sum in advance.

Therefore, it is highly advised that the house be properly audited prior to the handover and move in to determine if there are any major problems that need to be repaired.

It is our responsibility as a property expert to make them aware of these types of issues and share our local expertise of the communities so they can make an educated decision when choosing a residence for their family.

What’s the first thing you tell new expats who approach you looking to relocate here?

Many of our clients are very apprehensive when they first arrive because they have heard or seen a lot of negative media in their home countries regarding Indonesia, mostly regarding the level of safety for their family. I tell them unfortunately there is not a perfect place to live and sadly terrorism is happening in many other places in the world. I assure them that if they keep an open mind towards their posting that I am confident they will grow to love the people that they meet here and most likely – at the end of their posting – be sad to leave.

Have you noticed a decline in the number of inbound expats to Indonesia?

The number of work permits that have been issued to expats in Indonesia has actually been in decline since 2011. Over the last 12 months we have seen a noticeable decline, not only in the numbers of expats coming into Indonesia, but also the length of time that the work permit is issued for.

Undoubtedly the world decline in the oil

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and gas industry has been a factor as there is a large foreign presence in this sector, however government policy towards foreign investment, as well as the ponderous protocol that is needed to set up a new company, is making initially interested parties turn to neighbouring countries that are more welcoming.

What are your thoughts on recent comments from Mirah Sumirat from Indonesia’s Association of Trade Unions regarding the influx of foreign workers, where she said, “This threat is no joke … [workers] from the United States, South Korea and India must be looked at too.”

The number of foreign workers issued work permits in Indonesia in 2015 was 69,025. This number is not even 1 percent of the total number of people working in Indonesia! How can this possibly be a threat to Indonesian workers? I would like to point out to Ibu Sumirat and other government officials that in most cases foreign workers actually create jobs for Indonesians. In almost all cases an expat is hired in middle to high management positions where there is a severe shortage of local talent and these expats are tasked with improving the quality of work or product in their industry to try and bring these levels up to a global standard.

Although expats we work with are often impressed with the level of work that is being done in many multinational offices, almost always there is need for improvement so that Indonesian offices can be more competitive with the global market. Often the position will be turned over to a national after being mentored by the expat.

It saddens me to see that currently incoming expats are facing some of the most difficult immigration processes that we have seen over the past several years. Indonesia will continue to fall further and further behind in both talent and product development and deter foreign investment if government decision makers do not realize the many advantages that expats can share. Why not take advantage of learning and sharing knowledge from experts of other countries to expedite the development of Indonesia?

In 1997 you were part of starting the very popular expat site www. livinginindonesia.org. Can you tell us the story behind the site’s creation?

In 1997, my partner Danielle Surkatty and myself were involved with the American Women’s Associations publication – helpful books for expats who are living or planning to move to Indonesia. We often heard that once the expat found the book, which could be three to six months after arriving in Indonesia, they expressed it would have been so much more helpful if they had the information earlier on or even before their move to Indonesia.

We realized that through the Internet it was going to be possible to get the helpful information to many more people and in a timely fashion. We were both long-term expats, so our aim was to help provide

a source of information on a wide range of topics that would help expats who are moving to or living in Indonesia.

We actually started the site with five pages of information. Now it is over 1,000!

Changes are made to the site daily and I am very excited that we are currently working on a new design that we hope to be launching in 2017.

You are known for your involvement in the Jakarta Players Community Theatre group.

What is it about this extra curricular activity that gets your blood pumping?

I have always been interested in the arts and theatre but never had the time to participate until my children were grown. When I was first cast in a production I was so fascinated with how a script came to life through the performance of the cast. Regardless of how small a part might be, every member of the cast is necessary to complete the production.

Each member interacts with others to tell the story and it is so rewarding to see the response of the audience.

Can you share any insights into life as a mixed marriage couple?

Any marriage is going to be full of compromises. A mixed marriage is no different, however there are even more issues as you will be faced with not only two different personalities but two different cultures. Both partners will need to have respect for each other as well as their respective cultures and families and also have a very open mind and be willing to accept that you agree to be different.

What’s the biggest positive change you’ve noticed over the years in Jakarta?

The ease that you can communicate with people around the world; my first years in Indonesia took me one month to get a letter from Canada!

If you were president for a day, what would you do?

Schedule a meeting with Immigration, Department of Manpower, Association of Trade Unions, and any other government officials that are involved with foreign investment with the Chambers of Commerce such as AmCham, BritCham EuroCham, IKONID, and open a dialogue to point out the huge advantages that expats are currently bringing to Indonesia. I would like to emphasize that the pros far outweigh the cons; these foreign experts can help nationals develop Indonesia. I would hope this would be one of the first steps to changing some of the negative attitudes of government officials that continue to hinder the needed growth and development of this country.

To get in touch, please email: genesugandy1@gmail.com

EXPAT BUSINESS LEGALITIES

WORKING IN INDONESIA, why on Earth not!

A Visit Visa, a temporary work permit with a visit visa or a normal work permit with a stay permit, that is the only question. where it is clearly stated when a visit visa is sufficient to come to Indonesia as an expat/visitor. It appears that many companies arrange a (temporary) work permit, when it is actually not needed to do so.

After Immigration has targeted expats again (see our article http://indonesiaexpat.biz/other/info-for-expats/ immigration-raids-on-expatriates/) more and more expats are having the same questions. A huge rise is seen in information regarding the Visit Visa, the IMTA and the Temporary IMTA. It appears that many expats are still confused about: • What is required when they want to visit Indonesia for a short business trip?

• When they are required to obtain a work permit?

• The possibility of a temporary work permit.

When possessing a visit visa one can avoid issues about working or not working, by simply obtaining a temporary work permit.

Therefore, here is a handy overview that enlightens your view. It is not meant to explain the whole process of visit visa and (temporary) work permit, but it aims to explain in a few words that the process of working in Indonesia is not that opaque, obscure or vague as many feel about it or conclude themselves after hearing frightening stories from expats caught violating the rules.

· The visit visa (more popularly known as the business visa) In some cases, and even more specifically when the expat/visitor is only visiting a company in Indonesia, to do some after work sales or some guiding and counselling, he doesn’t need a work permit and can suffice with a visit visa. The visit visa can be obtained in three different ways; > at the airport; to get the visa on arrival, which is 30 days valid and can be extended 1 time with 30 days; > directly at an Embassy abroad; for a single entry visa, which is valid for 60 days and can be extended 4 times with 30 days; > through the Director general of Immigration first and then to the Embassy abroad; for a telex approval for a multiple entry business visa, which is valid one year with a maximum period of 60 days per stay.

To understand the working of the visa better, please read our article in Indonesia Expat (http:// indonesiaexpat.biz/travel/the-visa-confusionunravelled/). In that article we also explain about section 38 of the Immigration Law no. 6 of 2011,

Therefore, be sure to determine exactly what kind of business activity the visitor is doing in Indonesia and get the right visas and/or permits. · The work permit or IMTA (and the KITAS going with it) As ruled in a Ministerial Regulation of Manpower no. 16 of 2015 and complemented and improved

by Ministerial Regulation no. 35, every expat who wants to have a normal job in Indonesia needs a work permit. There is no discussion needed about that. If you want to work in Indonesia you need a work and As indicated, a much easier process and less paperwork. stay permit (IMTA and KITAS).

This temporary work permit (IMTA) for (temporary) works is granted for: In an article in the magazine Indonesia Expat (http:// a. providing guidance, counselling, and training of industrial indonesiaexpat.biz/business-property/manpowertechnology application and innovation to improve the expresses-regrets-extends-expats-a-warm-welcome/) quality and design of industrial products as well as overseas we have explained in general how the process works, marketing cooperation for Indonesia; what the company needs to obtain the paperwork b. the making of commercial films that have obtained permit and what documents the expat needs to present. from the relevant authority; c. giving lectures; These bundle of papers needed is what frightens d. attending meetings held with the headquarter or many companies and expats, in the process of hiring representative office in Indonesia; expats. However, most documents are available or e. conducting audit, production quality control, or inspection relatively easy to obtain. If you have all documents at the company’s branch in Indonesia; and they are still valid, the work permit application f. TKA performing work capability assessment; will not be refused. Once the work permit is obtained g. one-time works; the stay permit (KITAS) almost automatically follows, h. works related to the installation of machinery, electrical, but it is a must to apply for. after-sales services, or products in the period of business assessment.

So, given the above and the articles mentioned and attached, you might already be able to determine The IMTA for temporary works is granted for a maximum which possibility to work in Indonesia suits your period of 1 (one) month except as referred to in letters b, situation best. Just be clear to yourself what activity g, and h, where it’s granted for a maximum period of 6 (six) you want to undertake and accept the prevailing months but cannot be extended. rules. Please realize, that in your own country there are plenty of rules for foreigners who want to stay, live and work there as well. Indonesia in that respect is just like any other country. · The temporary work permit (or temporary IMTA) When an expat/visitor comes to Indonesia to work on a project for a few weeks or months, it might be wise to apply for a temporary work permit. This process is less comprehensive and doesn’t need a stay permit (KITAS), as one can come on a single or multiple visit visa.

And if you ever think the rules and regulations are a pain in the a** to get a decent job in Indonesia, then just realize that after you found one...

Interesting is that the activity under a. is also mentioned with almost the same words in the official elucidation of article 38 of the Immigration law. So this means that to ‘Provide guidance, counselling and training in application and innovation of industrial technology in order to improve product quality and design of industry and collaboration in foreign marketing for Indonesia’ the activity can be done during a trip with a visit visa only. However, if you are anxious that the exact activity or ‘work’ could be interpreted as actually work, then obtain a temporary work permit and avoid issues. This activity causes the most problems with authorities!

ABOUT THE PERMIT HOUSE The Permit House commenced operations providing the KITAP and has expanded into a full authorized formalities agency, handling all visas, permits and other documentation required by expats to stay, live and work in Indonesia. The Company founders are expats and have endured the processes first hand.

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EXPAT LIFESTYLE FOOD AND DRINK May Tien is an award-winning home cook and champion of dispersive cuisines.

The Dutch Golden Age of Charcuterie in Jakarta An outstanding chef-driven gastropub from The Union Group with an emphasis on ingredients and modern Dutch cuisine.

BY MAY TIEN

Expats around town understand how difficult it is to find decent Western cuisine that doesn’t either slant heavily towards local palates (buttermilk fried chicken and waffles with sambal, anyone?) or pander to the Instagram crowd where style is heavily favoured over substance. We have all been there and done that, and many people I know have given up on finding the perfect union of these sorts; a place to park ourselves to enjoy not only the drinks and ambience, but the kind of food that speaks to our palates and souls.

The remainder of the menu is also a delight. At one point, I looked across the spread of vessels and platters on the dining table, and recalled Dutch still life painters Clara Peeters and Pieter Claesz, whose paintings of fruit, cheese, bread and meat bask in a gorgeously warm and diffused light; a testament to food and drink before the age of social media. Chef Moes’ inventiveness is evident in each course; the food is at once sentimental and modern yet down-toearth, exciting and gratifying.

Yet, lo and behold, The Dutch!

The Braised Lamb in Puff Pastry is a tribute to the humble meat pie with textures balanced by the muted crunch of edamame and savouriness deftly enhanced with a slightly smoky bed of mashed potatoes and bright, fresh mint.

A nod to Spanish cuisine was evident in the Parmesan Churros served with a soft-as-clouds goat cheese cream.

The goat cheese, usually strong and tangy in the foreground, was redolent and well paired against the sharpness of the Parmesan. And, although erwtensoep (split pea soup) is usually served thick enough to stand a fork or spoon in the bowl, Moes’ modern version is satisfying and better suited for the Jakarta climate, paired outstandingly with a fresh pretzel roll and smoked butter.

Since opening earlier this year, The Dutch has remained a hidden gem amongst expat epicures. Situated nondescriptly on the ground floor of an office building in Jakarta’s SCBD, the restaurant itself is somewhat of a reflection of the few people from Holland I know: a little understated, but always incredibly astute. Even the name ‘The Dutch’ suggests an elegant restraint, making one wonder whether it is a reference to the menu or to the talented young chef behind the scenes at one of the best gastropubs this city has to offer. Maybe a little bit of both?

Dutch cuisine is indeed most popular when actualized as comfort food: rustic and hearty in style, and always perfect with a pint of icy-cold beer. Chef Chris Moes, whose kitchen career started at age 16 and where he perfected his trade at the critically acclaimed restaurant De Kas in Amsterdam, has created a wonderfully modern Dutch menu where charcuterie is king and showcased in all of its glory. Chef Moes uses his menu as a sounding board to display his talent for cured and smoked meats, from rustic terrines to traditional smoky rookwurst. Moes is infinitely protective of his serpentine masterpieces and still takes charge in hand-making them in the kitchen.

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Perhaps a unique dessert embodies the spirit of The Dutch best. The Speculaas Toast takes the humble Northern European shortbread biscuit and transforms it into a luxurious, spice-enhanced, clafoutis-style custard cake.

Flanked by grilled apple wedges and candied oranges and spotted with rum-soaked raisins, the toast is served with a generous scoop of homemade cinnamon ice cream. The spices conjure the joys of Christmas in the northern hemisphere where nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves reign. It’s also a lovely nod to the islands from where the spices were first cultivated.

18 Parc Place Tower E, Ground Floor SCBD, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53 Jakarta 12190

What’s a gastropub without good beer and drinks? At The Dutch, you can expect a proper pint poured from the tap with a solid list of international beers. The Guinness is especially tasty, perhaps because it is imported straight from Ireland. The beers-by-the-bottle list is also superbly complementary to the food menu with most labels from Western Europe. Light lagers and ales dominate, with a few darker and hoppier brews available. The cocktails are on par with other restaurants from the Union Group and refreshing creations from the talented mixology team. A hefty wine list is also available for those who prefer the grape over barley, wheat or rye.

Although intimate, the dining room is hardly stuffy with a stylishly relaxed and jovial ambience that allows diners to eat, drink and unwind. The open kitchen is flanked by a chef ’s table style seating arrangement where diners can look into what is being prepared and perhaps learn a few tricks from the cooks behind the line. Live bands and special events are often scheduled to round out the evenings for those interested in late night shenanigans.

Finally, if you want to satisfy your craving for smoked and cured meats at home, there is the Dutch Butcher Shop where you can order and either pick up, take away or have it delivered to your home. Considering the dearth of good cured pork products in Jakarta, this is something of a godsend to those of us who miss walking down to a local butcher shop for artisan charcuterie. Yours truly walked away with a rustic pork and chicken terrine, which was extremely well received at home.

Website: www.thedutchjakarta.com Telephone: +62(0)21 515 2828 Reservations recommended

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EXPAT LIFESTYLE TRAVEL Graeme has been writing on Indonesian travel destinations for 25 years including for the Rough Guide to Indonesia. He believes East Java and Madura have much to offer the visitor. Contact him at Graeme@authenticjavatours.com

Take on Tuban Exploring the distinctly Mediterranean town of Tuban on the north coast of East Java, home to an impressive crab temple, an Arab quarter and a striking mosque.

WORDS AND PHOTOS BY GR AEME STEEL

1. The Crab Temple - Klenteng Kwan Sing Bio 2. There are plenty of local snacks unique to the area to try 3. Masjid Jami'q Tuban 4. Batik Gedok - Tuban's homespun batik on coarse hand-loomed cotton

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“Reputed to be the largest Chinese temple in Southeast Asia, it is a fabulously garish place with an enormous crab effigy bearing down over the entrance.”

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Tuban Province: East Java.

Population: 1.15 million.

Area: 1,834.15 km2 (708.17 sq miles)

The town of Tuban on the north coast of East Java has a distinctly Mediterranean feel. Is it the seaside location, the use of blue on window sashes, or the laid back feel to the fishing boats nestled in groups lapping against the shoreline which suggests this?

It is no longer quite the sleepy town that guidebooks had it down as being until recently. The region is now home to four cement and two chemical factories, and with the recent discovery of abundant natural gas, it could soon lose its remote backwater reputation. Fortunately, industry is scarcely visible in the town and with its wide-open tree-lined streets, with many houses of the colonial Dutch era, it is perfect for a leisurely stroll. There are few motor vehicles, but plenty of horsedrawn carriages and becak pedicabs.

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Getting there

Established in the 12th century, the town gradually gained a position as a principal seaport along the Pesisiran coastline, known as the Islamic coast, being the entry point for the establishment of Islam in Java, with boats arriving at the shores from the rest of Southeast Asia and even further afield. The history accounts for the abundant Chinese culture to be found here – a hangover of the trade in spices, exchanged for Chinese ceramics. It’s also considered an important Islamic pilgrimage town, being home to the grave of one of the wali or ‘saints’ revered for having introduced and spread Islam throughout Java in the 16th century.

What’s nice about Tuban is the seafront outlook. Unlike Surabaya, which turns its back on the sea, Tuban makes a feature of it. The main road runs along the front and

Just to the east of this on the alun-alun or town square is the splendid Masjid Agung, also known as Masjid Jami’q. Built in 1894 in Arab style by the Dutch architect Toxepeus, it’s particularly elegant in its symmetry with three pointed domes over two Moresque arches. (Non-Muslims will have to be content with an exterior view.)

Just below the mosque is a small lane that leads to the grave of Sunan Bonang, who died in 1525. In the late 15th century he travelled widely throughout Java preaching the new (for these parts) creed of Islam and at a time when most of Java was Hindu-Buddhist or animist. His tomb, open to visitors, is surrounded by elegant whitewashed walls and archways decorated with Chinese and Dutch ceramics set into the surface. Interestingly, the tomb itself blends Hindu and Islamic architectural styles – the old with the new.

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offers a beautiful panorama of the Java Sea. The stretch of road is rich in sights with the Kwan Sing Bio klenteng (temple) the easiest to spot. Reputed to be the largest Chinese temple in Southeast Asia, it is a fabulously garish place with an enormous crab effigy bearing down over the entrance. Sightseers are welcome inside and if you’re lucky you’ll catch one of the noisy Punch and Judy-like puppet performances, retelling ConfuciusBuddhist epics, spiced with social comment on our times.

Located just 100km northwest of Surabaya, Tuban is an easy two-hour trip by car along a wide-open road skirting the coastline. Take the Surabaya-Gresik toll road to Manyar, drive onwards past Sidayu and Tanjung Kodok.

Where to stay

Comfortable accommodation can be found at the centrally located Hotel Resor Tuban Tropis, Jl. Basuki Rachmad 3.

Tel: +62356325800. www.resortuban.com Alternatively stay at Tanjung Kodok on the way to Tuban: an exotic hotel of apartment-like rooms overlooking the Java Sea. Tanjung Kodok Beach Resort, Jl. Raya Paciran, Paciran, Kabupaten Lamongan. Tel: +62322666000 www.tanjungkodokbeachresort.com

Where to eat

A good local restaurant is Restoran Pangestune on Jl. Raya Semarang 2.

Numerous stalls are set up outside the entrance selling a colourful array of goods to the many pilgrims who make their way here from elsewhere in Indonesia – holy spring water, prayer rugs, prayer recordings, dates from the Middle East and gold embossed Korans. This is a great place to buy local snacks, including Babat Wingko, a coconut pancake. Batik Gedok, unique to the region, is on sale here too as T-shirts, formal shirts, blouses, dresses and sarong lengths. It’s batik made on hand-loomed cotton and very rustic and homespun looking.

A popular sight in the town centre is the Akbar Caves, just behind the Pasar Baru market, and although not the only caves in the region, they are certainly the most accessible. Reaching a depth of over 1,200 metres, the caves vary from huge open spaces to narrow dark tunnels, many not yet fully explored. Bats line the ceilings and a smell of fermented fruit from the droppings is detectable. A small waterfall flows from one corner of the cave interior into a stream carrying a flow of tiny fresh water fish from the cave’s inner depths. Subtly lit with electric lights, the stalactites are often finely shaped with delicate colouring.

If you have time it’s worth venturing onto the region’s other attractions, the Bekitharjo natural swimming baths (6km downtown), the famed Gedok batik cottage industry (25km southwest) and the splendid Nglirip waterfalls (35km west of the city near Bancar beach).

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Here are ten global mobility trends that help you plan for next steps and strategies: 1. Recruiting talent Businesses are more often finding that their next growth location is in a new country, this means that many of the skills needed to successfully launch the initiative may come from international assignments or transfers, and requires a strong relationship between mobility and recruiting. We anticipate that Mobility Consultants will work more directly with recruiters and potential hires to establish the high-value candidate’s needs.

2. Über mobility In the age of Über, mobility apps and technology are a leading development in the world of employee mobility and finding the right combination for smart mobility. Companies that ran with self-help approaches now require more of a balance – such as an upfront programme orientation to identify needs and respond to employee and family questions.

3. Cost control We will see a cost management focus on matching the right programme with the assignment need, with greater interest in low-cost mobility policies. They are better value and more companies are adapting their approach to take advantage of the savings when you marry the tax-efficient direct service approach with the flexibility of a lump sum.

7. Risk and compliance Companies have begun to integrate corporate risk management into their mobility programmes and duty of care considerations for their employees. Immigration and business practice compliance are critical to a business’ success – and an employee’s wellbeing.

4. Data analytics Smarter mobility programmes capture a range of assignee data that can help address employee mobility more strategically.

For those mobility programmes with more sophisticated data analytical capabilities, they can see details such as regions where female assignees are or aren’t on the rise and where key emerging markets are.

8. Permanent transfers Applying a permanent relocation policy in lieu of a temporary assignment policy has cost advantages. Unfortunately, this may also open up a company to tax and immigration liabilities.

Companies that are seeking a lower-cost alternative to temporary assignments would be better served by developing a local plus temporary assignment policy, instead of a permanent relocation policy.

5. LGBT moves The increase in the global reach of many companies is the recognition that not all locations where companies do business are safe or legal for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) assignees. Supporting LGBT assignees requires mobility teams to be informed and to adjust policies to support same-sex couples and other assignees who may require special preparations and considerations.

9. Self-initiated moves Millennials want international experiences – and many are willing to do it without extensive support or expectation of repatriation. Companies want employees to have international experiences without the full cost of a typical expatriate assignment. Self-initiated moves serve both interests, with basic policies primarily emphasizing compliance-related support and limited assistance.

6. Flexibility and employee choices Flexibility for the company may mean different levels of benefits for different assignment types. Flexibility for employees may include a cash allowance in place of some services, such as choosing a furniture allowance in place of shipping household goods.

10. Family considerations Addressing the needs of dual-career families, split-families, single or divorced employees with child custody and samesex couples – as well as providing support for employees’ parents who are recognized as dependents.

For more information about Crown World Mobility, visit

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Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

Love Bugs

BY KENNE TH YEUNG

People are still falling prey to online romance scams. An aspiring lawyer and a wealthy socialite are among the latest victims.

The voice was feminine, alluring and fake.

On June 16, a prospective lawyer named Aris Munandar (23), from Kemanggisan in West Jakarta, received a phone call from a woman who identified herself as Jacqueline ‘Elin’ Michelle. She had found his phone number and photo on Facebook and wanted to chat.

Over the next couple of days, they shared more phone calls. Romance blossomed, especially after Elin mentioned that her father was a member of the Sampoerna family, which used to own one of Indonesia’s biggest tobacco companies.

Aris fell further in love when Elin sent some enticing photos of herself. What he didn’t realize was that his dream woman was actually a 44-year-old balding, short man, who had swiped the sexy photos from another Facebook account.

Harsyah Muhad Armal Samaun is a man with a talent for disguising his voice. Posing as Elin, he persuaded Aris to transfer Rp.100,000 in credit to his phone. Aris was soon asking to meet in person, so “Elin” told him to first rendezvous with one of her father’s employees, who was none other than Harsyah.

They met on June 20, near Harsyah’s rented room in Senen, Central Jakarta. Harsyah passed on a message from Elin, saying she wanted a discreet meeting in a hotel room as she was afraid of being seen in public by reporters. Aris gave the scammer Rp.1.2 million to pay for a hotel room.

Harsyah booked a cheap room at the twostar Farel Hotel in Senen. Aris moved in, but Elin never showed up. Instead, she phoned with excuses for her absence. She said she wanted to get married, but warned that her parents would insist on a dowry.

Pretending to act as a go-between, Harsyah instructed Aris to inform his parents that he had already impregnated Elin, so they would be more amenable to paying a dowry. That evening, Aris went to his parents to tell

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surname seemed to be mixed up should have been a giveaway. He claimed to be a widower, working as “commander surgeon” at the Central Texas Medical Center. They soon exchanged mobile phone numbers and began a romance via online chatting application WhatsApp.

Harsyah Muhad Armal Samaun scammed women with his talent for disguising his voice

“Jakarta Police official Hendy Kurniawan said officers were still seeking Cwiklinski’s accomplice, Collins Mark, and had put him on a wanted persons list.” them his exciting news, then he returned to the hotel, but still his dream woman failed to appear.

Over the coming days, Elin telephoned with sweet words and promises of love and marriage, keeping Aris besotted. He gave Harsyah Rp.1 million in cash, as well as Rp.5.5 million for the purchase of 8 grams of gold jewellery. Harsyah went out and bought some realistic fake gold bracelets and necklaces.

Harsyah later called Aris from a different phone and posed as Elin’s mother, saying that 8 grams of gold was insufficient. She wanted at least 10 grams of gold for her daughter. Harsyah also made calls posing as Elin’s father and older sister, both pushing for a dowry of Rp.17.5 million and a marriage license fee of Rp.700,000 so the wedding could go ahead.

Pawel Cwiklinski was arrested for posing as a diplomat in a sweetheart scam that extorted a wealthy Indonesian woman

Another day, Aris received a call from Harsyah posing as celebrity shaman Ki Joko Bodo. He said the marriage would bring great benefits to Aris.

By June 28, Aris had handed over Rp.35.5 million. He eventually became suspicious.

On July 2, he told Harsyah that he needed to leave the hotel in order to withdraw more funds. He never returned. On July 18, he went to the police, complaining that he had been conned, hypnotized and held captive.

Harsyah was arrested early the following morning.

Police initially thought they needed to track down a gang of confidence tricksters, including some women, but Harsyah confessed to acting alone and then demonstrated his gift for voices. He now faces charges of kidnapping, confinement, extortion and fraud.

For Love and Money A Polish man in Jakarta allegedly combined the “sweetheart scam” and “black dollars scam” to con Rp.1.3 billion (US$99,000) out of a wealthy lady, Sari Wahyuni.

Sari received a message on Facebook from a handsome American man named Collins Mark. The fact that his first name and

On June 22, Mark said he was sending US$2 million in cash to Sari. But first she had to pay Rp.94 million to “an American diplomat” stationed in Jakarta for a delivery charge. The phony diplomat was a Polish man named Pawel Cwiklinski (36). Next, Sari was asked to transfer Rp.2.375 billion to buy a “special cleaning fluid” to wash the dollars, which had been dyed black.

There never were any real dollars, but Sari provided half of the requested funds.

As requests continued for more money, Sari twigged that she had been conned and went to police. Cwiklinski was arrested on June 29 at Green Lake City housing complex in West Jakarta. Police seized seven mobile phones, two BCA online banking tokens, one BCA card, an e-KITAS, a few counterfeit US dollars amounting to $280, a container of non-specified chemical, a MacBook laptop and just over Rp.1 million in cash.

Jakarta Police official Hendy Kurniawan said officers were still seeking Cwiklinski’s accomplice, Collins Mark, and had put him on a wanted persons list. It did not seem to dawn on anyone that Cwiklinski might have been acting alone and that Mark never existed. Mark Collins is an old name in online romance scams.

Elsewhere in Indonesia, people have been spoofing Facebook accounts of provincial governors, motivated by greed or mischief.

Earlier this year, police said they found ten fake accounts in the name of West Nusa Tenggara’s governor, made by people trying to raise funds. In March, a fake Facebook account in the name of Bali’s governor contained the posting: “Reclamation will continue because I have approved it and have received a gratification of Rp.500 billion which is quite a lot for a pension.”

EXPAT LIFESTYLE MEET THE EXPAT Karen Davis is a NYC artist and writer.

M E L A N I E B O M BA

Fitness in Motion

Melanie is the creative founder of Motion Fitness Studio in Petitenget and Avocado Café in Canggu. As the top choice for total fitness in Bali, Melanie is known internationally for her unique approach to health and food solutions. Her slogan is ‘Keep Energy in Motion!’

What is the minimum exercise we should be doing?

In general the minimum exercise we should be doing is 3-4 hours a week of cardio such as biking, running, swimming, dancing, and two to three hours a week of weight training and stretching. This is a good basis. After three weeks your body wakes up and responds by balancing the metabolism.

If you make the time to workout, you will gain time. Your energy levels go up. The more you do, the more you get done! Successful people from business people to rock stars usually follow an exercise regimen. Proper exercise gets the blood flowing to your brain and raises the oxygen levels in your blood. Natural hunger will come back, or, if you tend to overeat, your appetite will decrease. Your feeling of wellbeing will increase as your activity levels increase. It is a simple fact. The body wants to be in motion, which in turn balances chemicals in the brain and positive brain activity increases.

BY K AREN DAVIS

You were born and raised in Germany, and received a Bachelor of Arts at the Health and Fitness Academy in Cologne as a Fitness and Nutrition Specialist, graduating in 2006. That same year you came here to Bali. Was that always your plan?

Yes! I had already come here four times and decided this was where I wanted to live and raise our son, Louis, who at five was approaching school age. As a surfer, my husband shared my love for this island, so we had always planned to come here upon my graduation.

What is your philosophy for a healthy life?

My philosophy for overall wellbeing is happiness! To be healthy and happy, keep moving, mentally and physically.

Keep your brain working by reading, writing and learn, learn, learn! Learn a language. Be creative and learn a new or traditional craft, paint or draw. Our slogan is ‘Keep Energy in Motion’ because it sums it all up. Use and find your potential by being in motion on all levels.

What is the biggest challenge to staying fit in our society?

One of the greatest challenges on a global scale is alcohol.

It is commonly accepted to drink alcohol every day and that is simply not a healthy choice. It is inundated into our global society through the media that it is a civilized part of modern life. It is made and sold on a huge scale and over-consumed, causing many physical and social ailments.

Another detriment to health is fast/packaged foods. You see the results in Indonesia of the introduction of these foods.

Obesity and diabetes are common in a society that did not have these problems 20 years ago.

People are consuming too many carbohydrates and fats.

The modernization of foods and mass marketing has created a whole new unhealthy food culture. If Indonesians went back to their roots and ate traditionally they would become healthier. The diet a generation ago consisted of rice and vegetables with small portions of protein such as fish or meat. Fresh juices and krupuks were the snack foods. Now Indonesians have developed addictions to foods primarily because of the prevalent use of MSG and other chemicals used in instant packaged foods.

Do you think food and fitness should be taught in schools?

I think it is important that diet and fitness be taught in all schools. Not like math or English, but it should be a part of the curriculum. At least once a week teach children about cooking and eating the right foods. It is important to teach the positive effects of proper foods on growth and health versus the ill effects of chemicals and MSG. It should be studied and talked about, just as most schools teach and talk about protecting our environment, which actually is related to a healthy diet.

How does diet affect the environment?

Using packaged foods creates a whole new type of garbage and we see it everywhere. The direct effects of this modern diet can be seen on any beach walk. The more food is processed, the less nutrition it has. Healthy food choices lead to a healthier environment. We know that the impact of meat and fishing industries on the environment (greenhouse effect) may be higher than the impact of fossil fuels, so if you choose to eat meat or fish, be aware of the quality and where it comes from.

Tell me your areas of speciality for maximum health.

I cover whatever a client’s needs may be. When it is a personal training situation we can make individualized programmes, but we also have 14-day programmes at extremely reasonable costs that target areas such as cellulite or simple weight loss. Outdoor training, body shaping, weight loss, rehabilitation training, lifestyle changes and nutrition planning are always available.

How was Avocado created?

Avocado came about a couple years ago exactly because of the topics we are discussing. I was working with people who wanted to create a balanced lifestyle. Nutrition plays a key role in our lives. I wanted to create a space where clients and the public may come and know what they are eating is good, healthy and clean food. I always had a passion for food and a gift for making fun foods super healthy! It is great to see people enjoy eating because it tastes good; knowing it will also contribute to their good health. I love creating new recipes. I just made cookies that are better than junk food! Avocado has been a success since its inception and people learn that you can have your tastes satisfied with no guilt; that food is meant to be a pleasure while it makes us healthier!

What are some basic rules to a healthy lifestyle?

Drink lots of water or coconut water. Eat regularly; try to set a food schedule so you do not go without eating and then compensate by eating whatever is convenient and fast. Do not take life (or diet) so seriously; it leads to stress. Wake up and laugh. Laughing is the best medicine!

What actions do you suggest are key to our health in today’s environment?

We live in a toxic world. To combat the effects of our environment I recommend that one does a detox twice a year. We offer four detox programmes according to one’s needs. We need to cleanse our systems regularly to combat the results of toxins in our air and water.

Get off the grid one day a week; turn your phone off. See the humour in your problems. We think we have time but it is a precious commodity; use it wisely. Take that moment in the morning before going out to focus on what is important.

Take time to do the things you love. For me it is my family, my son, rock climbing, surfing and music.

What are your plans for your ventures here in Bali?

I love Bali – the light, the magic, the colour green. I want to continue what we are doing at Motion and at Avocado; helping people eat healthily and improving their body issues. Through the combination of these two ventures I want to help people reach their potential and live their life to the fullest!

To get in touch, email: info@motionfitnessbali.com

“The body wants to be in motion, which in turn balances chemicals in the brain and positive brain activity increases.”

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EXPAT LIFESTYLE BOOK REVIEW Terry Collins, aka Jakartass, now mostly occupies his time with procrastinating and writing a History of Jazz in Indonesia.

Recruit to Revolution

BY TERRY COLLINS

Recruit To Revolution Adventure and Politics during the Indonesian Struggle for Independence John Coast (Edited by Laura Noszlopy) Revised and updated edition published

by NIAS Press 2015.

(First published by Christophers, London, 1952) 342pp.

In 1945, he was an advisor to the Dutch delegation to the United Nations, then in London, and was able to give Coast an update on the situation. For example, as the Dutch had occupied Batavia, Soekarno and Hatta were transferring to Jogjakarta.

Zain also gave Coast an introduction to Dorothy Woodman, a “renowned figure in Left Wing politics”, Orientalist, and secretary of the Union of Democratic Control. Busy as she was with rallies against Franco, the fascist dictator of Spain, and “incessantly writing articles and pamphlets, she yet had time to be the supreme friend and contact-maker of all the young countries of South-East Asia.” These contacts included writers for the left-wing magazine New Statesman and members of parliament in the socialist government of Clement Attlee.

Zain first asked Coast to translate a pamphlet, Perjuangan Kita (Our Struggle), written by Sutan Sjahrir who was about to become Indonesia’s Prime Minister, for the meeting of UN delegates in London. And so began Coast's journey towards his image “of this brilliantly coloured, brownlimbed, youthful and hot-bloodied land.”

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John Coast

John Coast was 31 when he flew to Bukittinggi in 1948.

His life's journey until that point had been one of youthful idealism when he had flirted with fascism while a clerk with Rothchild's Bank. Following the outbreak of the war against Hitler's Germany, he enlisted in the Coldstream Guards who were sent to Singapore at the beginning of February 1942. Two weeks later he was captured by the Japanese invaders, and then spent the next three and a half years as a prisoner of war (PoW) working on the Japanese 'death railway' in Siam, as Thailand was then known.

After the railway was completed, alongside Dutch, Eurasian and Indonesian PoWs, Coast found himself in a camp with time on his hands. The “malaria-yellowed” minority were still fit enough to seek ‘entertainment’; Coast studied Dutch and Indonesian and came to appreciate Balinese dancing so much that he planned a post-war project.

“I wanted to take a really perfect Indonesian dancing company around the world to convince all those who saw them that the culture of Indonesia was a thing of excellence.”

The Dutch PoWs were certain that they would return to the Dutch East Indies to resume their paternalistic roles once they had been released. So they viewed Coast with suspicion, noting his developing anti-colonialist sympathies and his stated support for the nascent republican movement he was learning about from the Indonesians who had never had a country of their own.

The Indonesians claimed an international treaty, the Atlantic Charter, as the legal basis for their independence.

This was a policy statement drafted by the leaders of the UK and the USA and issued on 14 August 1941, which defined the Allied goals for the post-war world. The key goals for Indonesians were: no territorial changes made against the wishes of the people, self-determination; restoration of self-government to those deprived of it; and disarmament of aggressor nations. The Atlantic 20

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Charter, with its signatories, led to the United Nations, which began with a conference in April 1945.

On 7 September 1944, Japanese Prime Minister Koiso had promised independence for Indonesia. On 15 August 1945, the Emperor Hirohito surrendered his forces and two days later, under pressure from radical and pemuda (youth) groups, Soekarno and Hatta proclaimed independence. Little of this would have been known to the POWs until their release in August and September 1946 when, according to Coast, the British POWs heard “with a mixture of amusement and sympathy, that the new Indonesian republican government was forbidding the return of our Dutch co-prisoners to the Indies where they said they had been so respected and popular.”

It was not until 27 December 1949 that the Dutch Queen Juliana signed the document transferring sovereignty to the United States of Indonesia. This followed the Dutch– Indonesian Round Table Conference, which was held in The Hague from 23 August – 2 November 1949. John Coast was to find himself playing an integral part in the lead up to the conference, and that period forms the core of his memoir.

How he got there was a matter of happenstance. As can easily be imagined, the returning PoWs “were not in tune with the delightful, but rather grey, London of the winter of 1945. ... So we ex-prisoners of the Far East found ourselves continually gathering together and talking about the years behind us.”

For Coast, that meant seeking out “the classical European ballet because of my prison-camp interest aroused by the classical dances of Indonesia.” Following a performance of the Sleeping Beauty, he determined to bring a Javanese dancing company to London “to show something of their exotic quality to this surprisingly dance-minded public.”

Needing to practice his Indonesian, in November he sought out some Indonesians. The key figure was Dr. Zairin Zain, who was to become Indonesia's Ambassador to the United States in April 1961, when John Kennedy was in the White House.

His first step was to join the Foreign Office with the intention of becoming a press attaché in the Far East, and on 16 September 1946 he started “behind the desk of the Indonesian Information Service” with a hoped for posting of a few months in Jogjakarta, the seat of Indonesia's first government. But first came a posting to Thailand, where he became “a typical bachelor around town” and very knowledgeable about the “sorority of birds of the night”.

And it is here in his narrative that a welter of information begins which may well boggle readers, yet is of historic importance.

Coast’s personal role as emissary and intermediary is the glue binding it together and one can glide through the pages, with the umpteen names tied in with enough “compromises, plots and counterplots, rumours and lies” to boggle all but academics. That there are an additional 31 pages of appendices, a bibliography and index adds to the significance of this book, and much is owed to the editor Laura Noszlopy.

For this reviewer, a non-academic, what stands out are the descriptions of the places and people rather than the processes. His still relevant insights and ruminations resonate. Chapter 14, These Indonesians, closes with this: There can be no doubt at all that all colonizers treat their subjects consistently as inferiors, but the root of the trouble possibly is that those colonized do actually feel themselves to be inferior because they have been unable to stop themselves from being subdued.

Has there been a radical change of national mindset in the 64 years since those words were published? Many of us hoped that Jokowi’s pre-election mantra about changing the nation's mindset meant freeing creative thinking, but we didn't realise that ‘nationalism’ and ‘character building’ were what he wanted to perpetuate.

This book is only available for online purchase via Amazon where you'll also find his account of his time as a PoW, Railroad of Death, a bestseller in 1946. There is a Periplus edition of Dancing Out of Bali, his account of his success in taking a troupe of Balinese dancers and musicians to Europe.

EXPAT OUTREACH A WORD TO THE WISE

Duncan Graham is an Australasian journalist who lives in East Java. Once bitten in Bali he’s now doubly shy.

Notes with a face value of Rp.2,000 look confusingly like Rp.20,000. How to spot a counterfeit? “No, no, all good.” The tropical sun thrashes all beneath.

“Aduh! There’s been a mistake, so sorry, we’ll have to count that pile again.” The baby starts to cry.

The patter continues. “What your job? You like Bali?

Nice batik – how much you pay?”

The chat is polite and earnest; it would be churlish not to engage the questioner. Which requires a fleeting disengagement from the transaction.

Still inside the terminal they have to pass a wall of moneychangers screaming rates. These are almost the same and always lower than the offerings outside, particularly around Jalan Legian, Kuta’s boutique, bar and massage strip. Here the rates swing so wildly, smart travellers should go on red alert: how can the Australian dollar be worth Rp.9,700 at the airport, anything from Rp.9,999 to Rp.10,499 in Kuta, while bank websites quote less?

In a mainstream bank the sale of 20 flawless Australian polymer $50 notes might yield Rp.9,900,000. Not enough for the greedy. Two doors down chalkboards spruik rates Rp.599 higher. Half a million extra in Bali goes a long way.

Close to 20 beers – or an equal number of plates of nasi goreng.

Indonesian banks have security guards with truncheons, tellers who should be catwalk models and comfy seats to soften the corporation’s skills at gouging customers.

(Disbelievers should check how much they’ll pay to buy back their dollars.)

So let’s do the ‘right thing’ and give business to the little guys struggling in the backstreets. A fine intention – but flashing above every smile and charming Om swastiastu greeting should be the ancient wisdom chiselled in granite: caveat emptor, buyer beware.

The scams work like this: The rates are disturbingly good and often end with an odd number, like 99 or 87. Let’s say you settle for Rp.10,397. The friendly agent puts your one thousand dollars on his desk, which is wet with coffee stains and dusted with fag ash. So your notes have to be moved around a few times.

Figures are stabbed on a calculator. All agree – Rp.10,397,000. For first timers in the Republic this is an astonishingly big sum. Jokes about being a multi-millionaire are made. Everyone laughs – some too enthusiastically.

A friendly lad saunters up. “Where you from?” Even if you reply “North Siberia”, the response will be the same: “Then you know my friend, Mr John?” A mother with a breastfeeding baby wants to touch your white skin. Others come to peer.

Meanwhile the teller is apologising for having so many old and grubby notes of such small denominations. “You know how it is Pak, lots of little businesses.” A sympathetic nod and a few words.

So the 20, ten, five, two and 1,000 rupiah notes get mixed while the foreigner tries to keep track.

Suspicious foreigners looking for sleight of hand, a quick conjuring of notes into capacious sleeves will be disappointed. Rio-style knifepoint robberies are not the way of doing things here.

The Kuta hucksters don’t need such coarse systems; they rely on you, the confused novice, allowing yourself to be scammed.

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BALI MONEY

“Please check. OK la?” So many zeros, is this a ten or 100,000 note? Other people are coming in the shop.

A nearby mosque has turned up its speakers. Everyone is talking in a language you don’t understand; did someone say ‘sucker’?

CHANGERS

T A E H C

BY DUNCAN GR AHAM

Standing alone, straightening crinkled notes, fingering the grime, fearing germs. Trying to remember which pile seemed to have a Rp.17,000 shortfall, saying how much you like Indonesians – suddenly it’s all too much and time to trust. It really is a lovely family.

“Would Madam like an envelope? Be careful, there are many thieves in Kuta. Thank you for coming to our shop. Have a nice day.” Everyone shakes hands.

Only back in the hotel with more than 400 notes spread across the bedspread do you realise you’ve been fleeced.

Where’s the receipt? Where was the moneychanger?

Gang (lane) six – or was it nine? The left-hand-side of the alley? No, the right. Even if steps are retraced the dealers will be absent and noone will remember you.

“Another shop, lady. Not here.”

Don’t expect sympathy – smug hotel staff will say you should have used their safe service – even though it offers only Rp.9,000 to the dollar. The police will imply you are stupid for not going to a bank or an authorized moneychanger who gives receipts along with a low rate.

Consumer protection? Another joke, ya?

Not a happy hour, but you’ve learned the penalty for avarice. Chances are you’ve only lost a few hundred thousand, and what you’re left with was probably much like the hotel rate. After all – you came to Bali to experience something different.

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EXPAT OUTREACH WORTHY CAUSES

U SA H A K ECI LKU

Empowering Stay-at-Home Mothers Choosing between going back to work and looking after the family is a tough decision for mothers, but there are many in Indonesia who unfortunately just do not have this choice. Recently, the sustainable programme Usaha KecilKU (UKKU) was established to help underprivileged stay-at-home mums become real entrepreneurs.

BY CAR ANISSA DJATMIKO

Earlier this month, the company Most Valued Brands (MVB) Indonesia launched UKKU in an attempt to support unfortunate stay-at-home mums develop their own small businesses. The sustainable programme was specifically developed for these ladies because MVB Indonesia believes that it can empower them to work while also caring for their families.

Speaking to Indonesia Expat, MVB Indonesia’s Chief Executive Eamonn Sadler revealed that “this small business can be set up and run from home so that the ladies are still able to look after their homes and families as necessary.”

Indeed, these days more and more women are increasingly prioritizing careers over family life. But sadly this is out of necessity and not out of choice. They either become a working mother and earn money, or stay at home to look after the children but suffer financially.

UKKU came up with the idea of providing these women with the facilities required in running a small business. When the project first began, ten women were selected to participate based on their financial situations (they must be living below the poverty line) and their potential to change their fate.

After passing the selection process, they were given three months worth of stock to open up their own businesses, where in the end they get to keep the obtained profits.

For instance, they get to set up their own warung that comes complete with products that will be sold and the furniture in it. Not only that, UKKU provides training and further assistance until these mothers can really stand on their own two feet in the long run.

“The ladies are also trained in small business management and accounting so that they can become truly independent businesspeople in their own right. We give them a start and the training they need to succeed. After that we provide ongoing support until such time as they can survive on their own,” Sadler said.

The sustainable programme also collaborates with the foundation Yayasan Biji Sesawi or Full Life Community and is also supported by nine members of MVB Indonesia including Coca Cola Amatil, Telkomsel and IKEA Indonesia.

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Sadler described the partnership as “purely voluntary”, where both parties make no profit from the programme nor do they charge the women for receiving the stock, service or training.

many other comparable countries. In fact, women are better represented in Indonesian government than in many other around the world,” he revealed.

Partners like Coca Cola Amatil have contributed by holding entrepreneurial workshops, while Telkom has given the selected women free smartphones.

Regardless, he clarified that UKKU was not designed as a movement or to criticize the progress of gender equality, but instead it simply serves to contribute to empowering women in Indonesia.

“With these smartphones they are able to facilitate the payment of various bills for their customers as well as being able to sell credit to mobile phone users. They receive a small commission for each of these transactions,” Sadler explained of the collaboration with Telkom.

UKKU was essentially built to show how companies should fulfil their commitment in supporting the community, and in this case supporting and empowering women. MVB Indonesia itself has always been familiar with sustainability and environmentally friendly projects, which in turn helps those with the determination to build a better world.

Yet while gender equality remains a serious task for women from all around the globe, UKKU has proved to us why working mothers should never be undervalued in our society.

“Women are just as capable and hard-working as men and in many cases more so. The proof is already out there, you just need to make people sit up and take notice,” Sadler said.

In the future, Sadler hopes that the number of stay-at-home mothers and partners involved in the programme will rise.

But in the meantime, he and his team are planning on continuing on training the existing ten women:

In this regard, the notion of women's empowerment is an important message that MVB Indonesia wishes to further spread. The fight for gender equality has in fact been an ongoing worldwide issue, although Sadler finds that Indonesia seems to be handling this better than most countries.

“We will monitor and adapt the existing programme until we are happy that it can be replicated without repeating the inevitable mistakes we make at the beginning. Then we plan to bring more and more ladies into the programme as time and resources allow.”

“The whole world has a long way to go before women and men are truly treated equally without question, but Indonesia is doing its part and doing very much better than

For more information please visit www.mostvaluedbusiness.com

Actions From Across The Archipelago

Pro Steril Indonesia Campaigns for the Sterilization of Dogs and Cats in Bali This unfortunate reality has encouraged Pro Steril Indonesia, an initiative that aims to help rescue street dogs and cats, to take action. They plan on sterilizing dogs and cats around Bali for free in an attempt to reduce the overpopulation on the island.

Pro Steril Indonesia is asking the public to help them provide care for these dogs and cats, particularly those that live in villages far from veterinary facilities.

In Indonesia, stray cats and dogs are typically in bad shape, and in Bali they have reportedly overpopulated the island.

It’s not uncommon that these animals suffer from rabies, skin disease, paralysis, and abuse from humans, which further threatens their wellbeing.

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Through their crowdfunding page, Pro Steril Indonesia warns about the damage that might occur if this overpopulation continues: “In one year one female cat could give birth to approximately 12 kittens, while a female dog could produce between 10 to 14 puppies. Imagine the increase in their populations if those numbers are multiplied for the coming years!”

Pro Steril Indonesia plans to provide free sterilization for strays in Bali, which would mean the dogs and cats would undergo a simple surgical procedure where they will be neutered.

The campaign has managed to attract as much as Rp.27 million. But they are only halfway to reaching their target of Rp.60 million. The crowdfunding campaign has no deadline, so people are free to donate whenever they wish to.

For those of you who would like to help Pro Steril Indonesia control the population of dogs and cats in Bali, please make your donation to their crowdfunding page: https://kitabisa.com/prosterilindonesia Every little helps!

Indosat Ooredoo partners with GoSwiff to launch moving payment solution

With years of experience in serving the Indonesian customers, we will more than ever serve the local merchants at our best.”

Indonesia Indosat Ooredoo is launching its new mobile payment, D-Pay, together with GoSwiff as technology partner and BNI as bank acquisition partner. D-Pay offers flexibility in payment solutions.

D-Pay is a finance service that gives costumers the freedom to make payments with only one gadget. Customers will have the advantage of choosing payment options, including debit card, credit card and Visa network, MasterCard and JCB through eWallet wherever and whenever they wish to in all D-Pay’s merchant networks.

Chief of New Business and Innovation Officer Indosat Ooredoo, Prashant Gokarn further described how the new service works: “D-Pay is the latest product of Indosat Ooredoo’s Mobile Financial Service that

works to complement the commercial mobile financial products like eWallet, bill payments, eCommerce payments, branchless banking, and international and domestic money transfers. D-Pay will also help its eCommerce partner to reduce collection and logistic funds which will give the advantage for merchants to set lower sales price along with transfer guarantees. In Indonesia, payment solutions are still in their early stages because most sales still rely on using cash, while customers are normally charged extra for using credit cards. D-Pay is the solution for small- to medium-sized enterprises which require alternative payment methods that are cheap because for the scale of their business, bank solutions are still very expensive.”

D-Pay offers service packages without minimal transactions. The use of digital payments will additionally help create a new generation of merchants that accept payment methods that do not rely on cash, yet gives customers the opportunity to carry out transactions in an easier, safe and more efficient way.

Head of Global Accounts, GoSwiff Stefano Diemmi expressed his excitement for the partnership. “We are very proud to have been chosen by Indosat Ooredoo as their partner in this moving payment method, especially in a market as huge as Indonesia.

InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza celebrates the transformation of its grand ballroom Jakarta InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza is delighted to unveil its new grand ballroom.

This versatile venue has been totally transformed following an extensive ninemonth revitalization project and can now comfortably host up to 1,500 guests for business events and private celebrations.

The Grand Ballroom is the vision of Design Studio SPIN, an atelier studio founded in

Le Meridien Jakarta launches Le La Les Lunch Jakarta Le Meridien Jakarta launches the brand new Sunday lunch LE LA LES LUNCH at La Brasserie, for a family friendly fun Sunday with Executive Chef Roger Rechsteiner and his team. LE LA LES LUNCH combines culinary favourites from Le Rendez Vous, La Boutique, and Al Nafoura, allowing guests to enjoy a delicious and relaxing experience on a Sunday.

The enhanced culinary spread exhibits high quality international and Indonesian buffet selections and outdoor barbeque stations, including a Middle Eastern corner, where guests can indulge in an array of authentic Lebanese specialties including the renowned Haraf Ouzi prepared by Chef Ahmad Jamil.

End the fun Sunday on a rich dessert buffet with a choice of Le Meridien Eclairs and the signature Mille Feuille along with other tempting cheesecakes and chocolate creations.

A dedicated Kids Corner allows children to ignite inspiration with fun activities and their own mini buffet spread. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm every Sunday, and priced at Rp.395,000 ++ per person with free flow of non-alcoholic beverages. Three-hour beverage upgrade packages are available: package LE Rp.300,000 ++ per person including local beer (draft Bintang and Anker), red, white and sparkling wines & package LA Rp.700,000 ++ per person including premium champagne, martini cocktails, and all beverages from package LE.

Head of Mobile Finance Group Indosat Ooredoo Randy Panggila believes “the collaboration between D-Pay and Go Swiff as technology partners and BNI as Bank partner is a strong one.” He adds, “We believe that our expertise will strengthen the partnership in market acquisition, where more sophisticated technology would provide greater service for the customers.

This partnership will be revolutionary not only with regards to the moving payment in Indonesia, but also to the consumer behaviour towards a society that no longer relies on cash.”

D-Pay can be downloaded for free from Play Store and App Store, and is compatible with operating systems from Android to iPhone.

For more information please visit www.dpay.co.id

1999. It is an inviting space enhanced by a refined colour palette that incorporates customized carpeting, textured walls and a statement chandelier. Offering a total sensory experience, the Grand Ballroom is a superior setting with bespoke furnishings and a look of pure indulgence.

“This transformation has revitalized our Grand Ballroom and expanded its appeal to a wider audience. We are looking to position ourselves as a leading venue in the heart of Jakarta for both business and social events,” says Hendrik Eising, General Manager of InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza.

Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana takes guests to a ‘Dreamworld’ with Irene Hoff Bali

exhibition, Irene Hoff is working together with View From A Cloud, dedicated to exploring, collaborating with, and revealing some of the most talented artists worldwide, with a particular focus on local talent based in Bali.

Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana will launch its 12th Pullman Exhibition entitled ‘DREAMWORLD’, transporting guests into a different world. The exhibition will run from 27 September until 11 December 2016.

During the exhibition, Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana will present a combination of contemporary art, fashion, and food with a newly launched exhibition concept, ‘Artist Playground’. A London-based fashion brand, Miss Milne, will also be a part of the exhibition opening representing the fashion industry to support the image and the ambience of the artist’s playground.

Well-known in acrylic paintings and collages, Dutch artist Irene Hoff has announced her unique new direction in collaborative creations.

The client and the painter blend their inspirations to create a very individual and personalized piece of art. In this

Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta grills up new spicy menu

Jakarta Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta is serving up a new menu that embraces the hottest ethnic street flavours. Launching earlier this month, the Smoke, Fire & Spice limited-time menu will be available at participating Hard Rock Cafe franchise locations across the globe. The new menu draws inspiration from the spices, seasonings and sauces of popular street foods found around the world including Asia, Africa and Latin America.

“A big food trend this year is getting creative with robust, ethnic ingredients from places like Africa and East Asia, and Hard Rock’s Smoke, Fire & Spice menu presents an opportunity for guests to sample seasonings and spices they might not have a chance to otherwise,” said Darryl Mickler, Senior

Director of Research and Development for Hard Rock International. “The grill is the perfect platform to showcase variety, from protein choice to flavour, and we believe the new items speak to consumers’ evolving palates and interest in experimenting with unique culinary profiles.”

As part of the Smoke, Fire & Spice menu, Hard Rock has developed a variety of specialty rubs, seasonings and sauces that guests will be able to pair with their choice of chicken, beef, shrimp or pork. Each protein will be served on a sizzling skillet accompanied by flatbread, a marinated salad mix, grilled vegetables, mixed cheeses and complementary dipping sauces. issue 172 Indonesia expat

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Scott Hanna has lived and worked in Indonesia since 2006. He spends his evenings slinging barbells at Bengkel CrossFit and cooking up ideas for Bad Idea Jones.

Coping in the

Big Durian

BY SCOT T HANNA

J

akarta isn't a city for everyone. Many of the problems aren't unique to large cities in emerging economies: poor sanitation systems, pollution, and rampant poverty. And other issues like its notorious traffic jams rank among the worst in the world – not a Top 10 list you want to be part of.

However, those who endure have often found irresistible reasons to stay, including business opportunities, an underacclaimed nightlife, or romantic involvement. But no matter how much you want to stay, an expat will need to find a way to escape to be able to do so.

Heavy rain at rush hour can turn a grinding commute into an all-night agony of automobile incarceration. An unreliable supply chain will sometimes leave the entire city devoid of luxury items like ice, soda water, or decent broccoli.

Moments like these can sometimes drive even the most patient, tolerant of souls to screaming with exasperation. To unwind from the accumulated frustration of these moments, you have to find your own ways to escape and reset your power-meter like a magic mushroom in Mario Bros.

For some, solace is found on the lush fairways of Jakarta's many high-end golf courses. Others brave the horrors of SoekarnoHatta airport to dart off for weekend getaways and enjoy the less tarnished islands of the archipelago.

For the better part of a decade, my relief came in the form of a droopy-eyed, cuddly Basset Hound named Jewel.

We welcomed Jewel into our home as fully-grown, sadly missing the moments of what are arguably the cutest puppies on the planet, but even as an adult adoptee, she quickly became flesh and blood.

My daughters were young toddlers when Jewel came into our lives, and they tested Jewel's tolerance immediately. No matter how much the girls were scolded, they couldn't stop themselves from squeezing, pinching, and pulling the loose, flappy bits of fur and skin and tugging on her long, dangling ears. And no matter how much the girls doled out, Jewel would lap up the attention – never once nipping at them or running off for safe haven.

“It wasn't just memories she left us with.

Her gentle, patient soul imparted lessons too.”

I couldn't count the nights we spent together on the porch with honky tonk tunes accompanied by the happy sounds of her crunching away on the leftover bones from the day's BBQ.

extra heavy, I looked back to find she had flopped noiselessly to her belly with her legs splayed out. Apparently my walks were longer than she was used to, and she had had enough.

She was the best drinking buddy ever. She never complained, no matter how many times I played Dwight Yoakam or about the nights when my stories wobbled in circles when I had topped up my whiskey glass a bit too generously.

No need to kick up a fuss, but just calmly stake out your position and hold your ground (pun intended). After much begging and prodding, I eventually relented and scooped her up to carry her home. It's tempting to overreact to situations we don't like, but calm firmness prevails far more often.

But sadly those countless nights did add up. Age began to take its toll on her. Her health started to deteriorate. And on a dreary Wednesday night in May, Jewel bid farewell to this world, leaving our family in tears that evening but with a heart full of memories to keep with us forever.

And as much a treasured playmate as she became for my girls, I think I was the most reliant upon her companionship. She was an unfailing friend and pick-me-up.

It wasn't just memories she left us with. Her gentle, patient soul imparted lessons too.

It didn't matter how grumpy a bad day at the office left me or how exhausted the sometimes 20+ hour trek from the highlands of Papua to home made me, Jewel put a smile on my face every time she greeted me, with a her classic heartsoothing howl while eagerly wagging her tail and mustering what always appeared to me to be the best approximation of a smile that those sagging jowls could manage.

One of my favourite lessons came our first week with Jewel.

When I took her for a walk, she would lag behind trying to capture an extra sniff of each tree and pole. A National Geographic commentator once likened a Basset Hound walking through an urban environment to an acid trip of sensory overload – with their heightened sense of smell honed through generations of breeding. But when the tug became

Also naps. And sausages. Jewel taught me you can never have enough of either of these. Those are critical life lessons.

And while I swallow back the tears to type this now, still mourning the loss of our dear friend, I have to say I would not trade my memories of Jewel for anything in the world.

So, my advice for anyone with space in their house and their heart, please take a look at Jakarta Animal Aid Network and consider giving a home to a sheltered pet. It's the best medicine I have ever found to contend with the rough days in the Big Durian.

For information on how to adopt a pet in Jakarta, visit www.jakartaanimalaid.com

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

house representative and ar t collector. Since 2009, Bazaar Art Jakarta has grown into one of the most luxurious international art fairs with 34 international galleries from 11 countries and 21 Indonesian galleries taking over the exhibition last year, and a generated sales of over US$3.2 million. The event will take place in The Ritz Carlton hotel and is open to all arts enthusiasts. For more information please visit http://bazaar.artjakarta.com

Makers Market 2016: A Celebration of Craftsmanship and Urban Lifestyle 26-28 August 2016 MarketPlays is presenting Makers Market , a three-day pop-up market that intends to promote Indonesian craftsmanship through over 100 tenants, tactile displays, i nt ere s t i ng ex h ibit ion s a nd workshops, as well other related activities in crafts and creativity.

Guest s c a n ex pec t produc t s rang ing from leather goods, woodworks, crafted accessories and denim. The pop-up market will take place at Grand Indonesia.

For more information please visit www.makersmarket.id

historical places, textiles to art galleries; special film screenings; enlightening Lecture Series; intimate ‘Rumahku’ Sessions; and Heritage Tours throughout the archipelago. In addition, there will be a special live performance from Levi Gunardi. The event will be a great opportunity to join or renew membership, meet new friends, and find out what the Indonesian Heritage Society is all about. The event will take place at Erasmus Huis. For more information please visit www.heritagejkt.org

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Artist Talk with Farhan Siki 23 August 2016 The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute are presenting Artist Talk with Farhan Siki, which will also be moderated

by Rif ky Ef fendy. Currently, Farhan Siki is having his solo exhibition in the headquarters of Banca Generali Private Bank in Milan. During his solo exhibition, he managed to sell all of his 26 ar t work s. On this occa sion, Farhan will share his experience regarding the exhibition and his visit to Italy through some videos and photos. For more information please visit www.iicjakarta.esteri. it music

17|71: Art in the Fight for Independence 2-30 August 2016 To celebrate the 71st national i n d e p e n d e n c e d ay, T h e Indone sia n S t at e Pa la c e i s holding an exhibition which showcases historic paintings and photographs with the theme 17|71: Goresan Juang Kemerdekaan. The exhibition will be displaying 28 paintings made by 21 renowned artists, which include Affandi, Ba soek i Abdullah, Har ijadi Sumadid-jaja, Raden Saleh, Diego Rivera, Miguel Covarrubias and Walter Spies. In addition, guests will get to see 100 presidential photographs. 17|71: Art in the Fight for Independence will take place at the National Gallery of Indonesia. For more information please visit http://galeri-nasional. or.id

Bazaar Art Jakarta 25-28 August 2016 Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia will be presenting their annual grand event, Bazaar Art Jakarta. This year, they will be bringing even greater artists and galleries as the art fair will be helmed by Director Vivi Yip, an auction

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Salihara International Performing Arts Festival 8 October – 6 November 2016 Salihara International Performing Arts Festival is back to bring you more local and international arts groups form various areas includ ing music , da nce a nd theatre. This year, the festival will be showcasing 14-15 groups f rom t he nat ion, a s wel l a s Australia and the United States.

A mong the talents featured, three percussion groups will be highlighting the music section; Indonesian choreographers Eko Supriyanto and Fitri Setyaningsih will be taking the lead in the dance section; and the Kalanari Theatre Movement from Jogjakarta will be ta k ing the theatre stage.

International groups include the dance group Benoît Lachambre & Montréal Danse from Canada, theatre group She She Pop from Germany, and composer Lukas Ligeti from Austria. For more information please visit www. salihara.org Indonesian Heritage Society’s Selamat Datang Gathering 14 September 2016 The Indonesian Heritage Society will be kicking off its new season with Selamat Datang gathering.

Everyone will be welcome to come along and get involved in all sorts of fun activities. The programmes include Explorer Tours which will take place around Jakarta; Study Groups which will discuss var ious topics rang ing f rom

Up Jakarta Day returns for its fourth time this October in a bid to raise awareness of the littering problem the city faces, and in turn groom responsible and concerned citizens. Volunteers can register to join a public site near them to help clean up, or if you’re feeling extra committed you can nominate a location to clean up and get a group together to make a difference! This year, an anticipated 50 locations will be cleaned up at the same time across the capital, with a target of 20,000 volunteers. Clean Up Jakarta Day works with the city’s sanitation and education ministries. For more information on how you can volunteer, visit www.cleanupjakartaday.org or follow them on Tw itter or Instagram: @cleanupJKTday and Facebook: www.facebook. com/cleanupjakartaday

Djakarta Warehouse Project 2016 9 – 10 December 2016 One of the most anticipated electronic dance music (EDM) festivals, DWP, will be bringing the greatest party of the year to Jakarta with explosive sounds.

Recognized as the ‘Best EDM Festival of 2015’ according to a number of music publications and with the arrival of guests from more than 30 countries, DWP is looking to recreate the success it has had over the years. The two-day festival will take place at Jakarta International Expo and Kemayoran (JI. Expo). Please note that the event is valid for those who are at least 18 years of age.

For more information please visit www.rajakarcis.com volunteer

Clean Up Jakarta Day 16 October 2016 Annual volunteering event Clean

Tourism, Hotel Investment & Networking Conference (THINC) Indonesia 31 August – 1 September 2016 The Tourism, Hotel Investment & Networking Conference (THINC) Indonesia invites all industry stakeholders to network, exchange ideas, build new relationships and gather in this rare opportunity.

T HI NC w ill be prov id ing participants with the platform for discussing the development and direction of the hotel and tourism industry in Bali in this special two-day conference. The event is held by HVS who works together with the Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia a nd I ndone s i a I nv e s t me nt Coordinating Board (BKPM) and will be bringing both local and international speakers like Honourable Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya, Founder and CEO of MNC Group Hary Tanoesoedibjo, President Director and Founder of Tauzia Hotel Management Marc Steinmeyer and President and CEO of Puccini Group Bob Puccini. For more information please visit www.thincindonesia. com 18th International Conference on Sport Science and Sports Engineering 13 – 14 October 2016 The International Conference on Spor t Science and Spor ts Engineering (ICSSSE) invites leading academic scientists, resea rchers a nd schola rs to g at her i n e xch a ng i ng t hei r past experiences and research findings in the fields of sport science and sports engineering.

Practitioners and educators will also be joining to discuss the latest innovations, trends and challenges found in today’s world of sports science. In addition, the conference asks authors to contribute by submitting their research abstracts, papers and e-posters. The conference will take place at Mercure Kuta. For more information please visit www.waset.org

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Tough Mudder Bali 1-2 October 2016 Prepare yourself and your team to be challenged by Tough Mudder, the world ’s most recognized endurance series. With more than 200 events since 2010 spread across seven different countries globally, this year Tough Mudder will reach more ‘Mudders’ by expanding the series of events to Jimbaran, Bali on October 1-2. Tough Mudder is a 16-20 km obstacle course run designed by British Special Forces to test all round strength, stamina, mental grit, teamwork and camaraderie with the most innovative courses.

Teamwork is needed to complete this challenge with no time to race against. Bring your friends, family and colleagues to join this challenge! Visit www.facebook. com/ToughMudderIndonesia o r w w w. i n s t a g r a m . c o m / t o u g h mu d d e r_ i d f o r m o r e information.

and international artists include Juan Pablo Villalobos, Magda Szubankski and Stan Grant. For more information please visit www.ubudwritersfestival.com

Seaside Theatre at Alila Manggis 6-27 August 2016 Alila Manggis presents Seaside Theatre to celebrate Bali’s art and culinary traditions. The event is centred on the concept of Bale Banjar, a Balinese community hall where village members usually gather for ceremonies, music, dance and other celebrations.

Seaside Theatre will entertain g uests w ith Balinese dances per for med by children f rom Manggis Village, while they also get to enjoy Eastern and Western food for dinner. The event costs Rp.675,000 per person. For more information please visit www. alilamoments.com

arts & culture Celebrating Murni Art and Exhibition 16 July – 18 September 2016 K e t emu P r oje c t S p a c e a nd Sudakara A r t Space are collaborating in holding Celebrating Murni in a bid to promote artist I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murni’s works. Murniasih was one of Bali’s most influential artists who is best known for developing the traditional style of Pengosekan painting and ex plicit work s involving nudity. The exhibition intends to invite people, both from the local and international community, to appreciate Murni’s voice and ar t and in turn be inspired by them. Visitors will get to see Murni’s original works as well as those from other artists like Citra Sasmita, Dewa Putu Mokoh , E d mondo Z a nol i n i and Imhathai Suwatthanasilp.

Celebrating Murni will take place at Sudakarta Art Space. For more information please visit www. sudakartaartspace.com

Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2016 26-30 October 2016 The 13 th annual Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) is back this year to celebrate the power of arts and literature in tackling global issues. Taking on the theme of Tvat Tvam Asi, which translates to ‘I am You, You are Me’, UWRF will be focusing on the importance of diversity in this nation – in terms of religious, ethnic, and historical background – and how it will lead to respect.

The artists revealed to be joining UWRF this year from Indonesia are Eka Kur niawan, Iswadi Pratama and Slamet Rahardjo;

Sanur Village Festival 24-28 August 2016 The 11th annual Sanur Village Festival will take place this month to celebrate the spirit and culture of the coastal village. This year, the festival will take on the theme of Tat Twam Asi, a Sanskrit which translates to ‘I am you, you are me’.

With this new theme, the festival hopes to develop empathy and equality through creative yet fun activities like a food festival, village cycling tour, photography contest and exhibition, and more music and cultural shows. Aside from all the festivities, Sanur Village Festival also wishes to promote env ironmenta l preser vation to honour the philosophy of Sanur’s community. For more information please visit www. sanurvillagefestival.com

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Ijen Summer Jazz 30 July – 22 October 2016 Jazz lovers will cheer this summer w ith the rare opportunity to embrace their love for music in the beautiful resort of Jiwa Jawa, Ijen.

Set in a beautiful mountainous area, about 300 attendees will be entertained by a number of musicians, whom they get to watch very closely, while also taking in the views of Mount Merapi, Raung, Ranti and Suket. When night falls, guests will be served dinner and have the chance to interact with fellow visitors and musicians.

Performers include local and international musicians: Jean Sebastien Simonviez (France), Pablo Calzado (Cuba) and Patric Lauwerends (The Netherlands).

For more information please visit www.jazzgunung.com

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A Luxury Apartment Unit at Kemang Village~Infinity Tower 17th Floor. Unit size 160 sqm, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Spacious Living room, Dining room, Pantry and wet Kitchen and Storage room. Fully furnished. Private elevator. Electricity capacity 11,000VA. The Infinity Tower is connecting to the Luxurious Lippo Mall Kemang. Asking Rent: USD3,000 per month, net of tax, inclusive of Service Charge. Appointment, call: Agus Djuarta~Padua Property Agency – Cell: +62(0)811961763.

A Luxury House available for rent at Jl. Alam Asri V, Pondok Indah.

Land area 280 sqm, 3 storey Building ± 500 sqm, including 5 bedrooms, living rooms, dining room, pantry & kitchen and recreation room at the attic.

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A Luxury House available for rent at Jl. Prapanca IV, Kebayoran Baru. Land area 500 sqm, 2 storey Building ± 500 sqm, including 4 bedrooms, large living rooms, mini bar, dining room, nice pool.

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Present Facility: · Fully furnished · Air conditioned for each room. · Guaranteed for the ser v ice maintenance. The AC is regularly serviced for every 3 months. · Water heater Ariston 10-L · TV in main bedroom and living room · Internet and T V connection wired by First Media. Its billing is paid monthly. · There is also Japanese bakery, ba sement pa rk ing, indoor super ma rke t , Hero Fre sh Supermarket, swimming pool (sandy, Olympic sized, hot water), fitness area, children playground, business center around the Crystal Hotel (in front of the apartment), gas station, Starbucks, and dry clean laundry. For perfect viewing please make a call to Dani as a direct owner, Whatsapp number at +62(0)81288512380 or you may reach me at dani_arief_rahman@ outlook.co.id for asking question about the apartment. There is USD1,000 reward commitment fee for 1-year contract agreement.

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Ibu Winarti - live out nanny: Ibu Winarti has worked for my family from September 2015 to April 2016 when we left Jakarta.

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R ent: USD. 4 , 500/mont h, rent payable in IDR currency.

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She can calculate the nutritional content and balance of meals, and develop meal plans to address different needs and tastes. She has good basic computer skills and can document the plan, along with all food expenses. (I trained her in this area, when she assisted me part time in my work in health consulting.) I can assure you that there is no one with the skills who can also provide gracious and competent support to all aspects of a household. She has a very agreeable nature, a gentle manner, and is utterly responsible, reliable and versatile. Her English is very good; she reads easily and can follow any written recipe in English. She has a wide knowledge of the availability of good quality foods in different markets. She is also versatile and resourceful. She has worked in retail as well, and can support many administrative needs in a house. She has a rare skill set, and will be quite an asset for the right family. Having been here for 13 years, I can say that she has as rare a skill set as I have ever seen. She can be reached at: +62(0)8179855090.

I can answer questions via email: mark@lediard.net English speaking live-in nanny/ maid available in July! We will be leaving Jakarta in July and we highly recommend our nanny/ maid. Tuti is a young, active girl who is an all-rounder. She speaks English and was a nanny before she joined us. However, we live in an apartment and needed someone who can also do maid duties. She gladly took on the role as a maid/ nanny and is great at cleaning, ironing, and most importantly great with our kids (3 yr old and 1 yr old). She is very clean, active and respects our privacy. She doesn't really cook, but can help in the kitchen. I would get her to make easy meals and salads and she would help me while I cooked. What is great about her is that she is easygoing and always happy. She is available in mid-July and can be contacted directly at +62(0)85324608601. You can email me at mayan_81@hotmail. com for a detailed reference. looking for household staff Looking for live in maid whom can cook and clean for family of 5 if any reference letter pls contact +62(0)8118741188 Wanted a driver for family in Bintaro Sektor 9. Must have good references and clean driving record. Text +62(0)81281690694

people come (IDR 125,000/ lesson for 6 or more people and IDR 185K for 4 people). Are you interested in joining? Email me on annajakarta1@gmail.com. Anna Toddler Items for Sale: · x2 white cots that let down to toddler beds complete with mattresses and made to measure mosquito nets to the floor. White sheets for beds included Very Good condition - 1.5 Million each · x1 White painted bookcase IDR500,000 · x2 red folding pushchairs - IDR 500,000 each · x1 toddler sit on roller toy IDR200,000 · x2 Toddler Push bikes - x IDR 500,000 each · x1 teak picnic table collapsible IDR500,000 ·x2 Car Seats with smart red cover Maxi cosi purchased in Germany - IDR 750,000 each Please SMS Alessandro for details: +62(0)811908234 Looking for used digital piano.

Looking for a used digital piano in good condition. Budget is Rp 7 million (negotiable). Please contact buyer at shynyap@gmail.com with pictures, model number and location.

Wanted: a reasonably priced bike to fit 11 to 12 year old. Must be in good condition. Send photo and details to: +62(0)81281690694

For sale : SONY DCR-SD 1000E Digital Video Camera Recorder Internal memory 32GB MPEG2 SD + bag. Good condition. For price send SMS to owner ( bahasa Indonesia) +62(0)818754505 or email linakarema@yahoo.com.

Three younger cats, almost one year old, are looking for forever homes. They have been looked after since they were young, but need to find homes. All three cats have been neutered or spayed.

They are friendly and sweet. One is a tabby, one is orange and one is a tortoise shelled color. Please contact me if you are interested. I can send pictures. At the moment they are at the vets. If interested, I can give you more information.

Irma Peña, ipena@jisedu.or.id. +62(0)81288222922 Hi everyone, I am looking for a Mountain Bike, second-hand.

Thank you. From: Paul Cook ennerdale61@gmail.com

Others Yo g a a t K e m a n g V (e v e r y Wednesday 8.15-9.30pm). I am a working parent living in the Kemang area, (near Hero) who enjoys practising yoga in the evenings. I have an instructor who can guide our practice session, but we need a few more people to keep the class going. The cost varies depending on how many

an antioxidant booster - making Vit E even stronger and recycle glutathione; 4. No additional ingredient to the milk, so it's pure 100% fresh milk; 5. The cream from the milk is not taken/stays with milk so there will be layers floating on top of it, like the old days milk. Price IDR 56,000/2L (excl delivery). Pick up/Delivery point (by GOJEK): Menara Standard Chartered. E: hometownmilk@outlook.com MOVING SALE · L-sofa, bought in Informa 2015, size: 2x3m, material: syntetic leather, original price: 11.5 mio Offer price: 6 mio, self pickup, pillows included. · Sharp water dispenser.

Offer price: 2 mio, available from mid September · Informa wooden cabinet.

Offer price: 1.5 mio · M ic r ow av e L G , e xc e l l e nt condition. Offer price: 1.5 mio Contact: Kate +62(0)8118416304 Property Getaway to Ubud, Bali – Stay at Steph and Dave's Private Villa in Ubud, Bali. SPECIAL deal runs June 15 to July 31. Girls weekend away or Short Break in Bali . 3 Bedroom Private Pool Villa in rice fields. Authentic Balinese stay in a traditional village. 4.5 kms from Ubud. Quiet, peaceful setting – in the rice fields. Sleeps 6 - ideal for family or couples. Free daily breakfast. Driver avail on request.

Your own personal villa cook.

Yoga and meditation platform.

Cocktails ser ved poolside at sunset. Complimentary guided local village tour. Security 24 hrs.

Read latest guest reviews on trip advisor. Villa Damee – a peaceful stay in Bali www.villadamee.com info@villadamee.com Brand new 2BR + pool villa with view for lease 45,000 USD for 10 yrs or sale 115,000 USD and 3BR 3FL simple house with AC/WH for lease 35,000 USD for 10 yrs.

Owner +62(0)81338549888.

Perfect for hostel and villas rental biz startup with only 120,000 USD. You can own and manage 10 beds small hostel, 2 storey 2 beds villa and 1 storey 2 beds villa. Total 120,000 USD for 10 yrs lease. +62(0)81338549888.

MEDAN Property Emergency Sale: Land in Medan.

202.5m 2 Tanah milik - house with electricity. Rp.300 million or very near offer. Investment opportunity? Title deed here in Jakarta. No agents. Contact owner Ibu Lily: +62(0)81213995099 Email: terry@fullproofservices. net

PAPUA New Fresh Milk in Town!

1. Low heated pasteurized milk75 degree Celsius - as fresh milk definition should be; 2. In which why vit C remains, not gone; 3. It has selenium, an anti-cancer mineral which also functions as

looking for household staff Live In nanny good with kids needed in Papua. Looking for early years guru to take care of twins and house in Tembagapura.

Basic English & cooking. Great salary and holidays. Please contact rakel20002000@hotmail.com

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Indonesia Expat is looking to place a highly motivated English language editor to lead the publication’s editorial department as the

Editor-in-Chief The ideal candidate will have had a minimum of three years’ experience as a managing editor of an English language publication, with the ability to edit, write, research, and manage a team of approximately 15-20 active freelance journalists. The candidate will have a finger on the nation’s heartbeat and will be able to come up with interesting and engaging editorial angles for content.

The candidate will always meet print and online deadlines, working with an in-house editor to ensure all submissions have been fact-checked and edited on a timely and professional manner, and manage each fortnightly deadline so that no print deadline is missed or late. The candidate will be required to conduct interviews with interesting expats and write at least one article per fortnight, while at the same time editing all content that is published by the magazine.

In addition to tasks related to editorial matters, the candidate will also be required to attend events and represent the magazine accordingly. Having photography skills will be beneficial.

The candidate must possess: *An excellent command of written and spoken English (native) with very good communications skills *Very good Bahasa communications skills *Excellent editing and writing skills *Excellent organizational skills *The ability to plan content and magazine issues in advance *The ability to communicate well with writers and ensure content is submitted on time *The ability to work with a sales and design team to ensure content is submitted and finished on time *An understanding of social media *The ability to use WordPress *Very good organization skills *Have professional experience using Adobe InDesign software *At least three years’ experience as an English language editor for a print publication *The ability to work from home several days a week *A can-do attitude *A friendly disposition The position is open to expatriates or Indonesians who have been educated abroad.

If an expat is hired, a working KITAS will be provided.

If you believe this is the job for you, please send a cover letter and CV to

info@indonesiaexpat.biz and attach two previously published articles, including their original, unedited versions.

Due to the high demand of applicants, only candidates who will reach interview stage will be contacted.

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