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Union Group's Hottest Chef on Guilty Pleasures Beware: Bogus Investments Lurking in Jakarta

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I was stoked to learn about the wake park you covered in Bali as part of your last issue.

I had never seen anything like that before in this part of the world, and I really do hope it succeeds. I was considering starting my own pop-up business on the beach where I can charge people to get pulled on a wake skate behind my drone.

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Admittedly, I’m not the first to do this, but the pioneers are calling it “drone surfing”.

It’s extra cool because the drone can also film your ride from the sky. When you’re done, you’ve got a slick video of what you just did from an aerial view. Do you think this business can work in Bali or Lombok?

No harm in trying, right?

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Dear Readers, Some of you may have noticed that Indonesia Expat is becoming more active on the web. This is no coincidence. As a team, we are making a concerted effort to keep you up-to-date with what’s going on in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, and the best way to do that is through the power of the internet. Essentially, this means a faster online editorial cycle, coupled with a sharp eye for trending topics and timely news.

I’d be lying if I said we didn’t need your help.

Our editors are asking for more tips and scoops related to Indonesia’s news, business, and lifestyle beats. We know our readers are keen on a faster relay of information, and as such, your text messages and emails will be instrumental in ramping up our online editorial to the level where it needs to be.

With all this in mind, we’ve got some really interesting stories for you in this issue. Upand-coming journalist Tommy Prayoga chats with celebrity-businessman Sandiaga Uno, one of Indonesia’s richest individuals, who will soon run against incumbent governor Ahok in Jakarta’s gubernatorial election. Veteran reporter Heru Nainggolan gets wild in the

agriculture space, highlighting some innovative companies that are changing the way farmers operate in Indonesia. Caranissa Djatmiko sits down with a prominent chef from Indonesia’s Union Group, and also gives us a sneak peek at Indonesia’s involvement with theatre in Japan.

May Tien takes us on a culinary quest through Bandung, while Graeme Steel guides us through a mountain retreat outside Surabaya.

Hard-hitting as ever, Kenneth Yeung blows the lid off an investment and financial planning scam, and Jakarta businessman Dondi Hananto tells us how Kinara Indonesia, his venture capital firm for social impact businesses, does well by doing good with digital entrepreneurs in the region.

Expats and English speakers care about stories and secrets in Indonesia. With your help, we will continue serving you with ever-increasing speed and relevance. I look forward to hearing from you! Until then, enjoy the issue.

Dear Justin,

That sounds incredibly cool, and we think you’ d do well. Tourists’ curiosity would surely be piqued. However, if you’re going to just go for it, we might recommend you talk to the locals in the area where you want to set up. They can probably help you get paid up with the right ‘people and procedures’.

You might also want to consider employing locals or at least cutting them in on the profits. These things could save you some discomfort later if and when the authorities show up.

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Is Sandiaga Uno Jakarta's Next Governor?

Expat Business Featured Entrepreneurs Cut Out Middlemen in Indonesia's Agricultural Trade Business Profile Luca Pezzera: A Serial Restaurateur in Southeast Asia From Overseas Prestigious Festival in Japan Puts Indonesian Theatre on the Map News from the Archipelago

Expat Lifestyle Food and Drink Jalan Sultan Tirtayasa: Bandung's Best Kept Secret for Food

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Travel Surabaya's Mountain Retreat

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Meet the Expat Anael Audureau: The Famous Cafe Owner of Eat Street

Expat Outreach

Worthy Causes Kinara Indonesia Uses Startups to Bolster Livelihoods Announcements Events Business Directory Classifieds

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Is Sandiaga Uno Jakarta’s Next Governor?

Although he entered the race less than three months ago, Sandiaga Uno’s popularity and business acumen suggest he can be a real contender with Ahok in February.

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n Jakarta, tension between political parties is at an all time high, as the 2017 gubernatorial election is just around the corner. The Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra), the National Awakening Party, and the Democratic Party seem to all agree that there is a betterqualified candidate to run the capital than incumbent governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama.

For those who don’t know, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno is one of Indonesia’s richest and most famous businessmen, perhaps best-known as a partner at newly listed Saratoga Investama Sedaya. With an estimated net worth of US$795 million, he is also a member of Gerindra. Last July, the party gave him the nod to run for Jakarta’s top office. Although Uno was only declared a gubernatorial candidate less than three months ago, his popularity suggests he can be a real contender with Ahok come February. Uno took some time to chat with Indonesia Expat and discuss what’s in store for him as a political candidate.

“As the capital of Indonesia, indeed Jakarta still has issues that need urgent attention,” says Uno. “I agree that to organize this big city is a heavy-duty call.”

From Uno’s perspective, the first problem that needs to be addressed is the price stability of basic commodities.

Using investor lingo, these can include but are not limited to ordinary farm produce that we buy each day like corn, rice and sugar. If the government wants to keep the prices of staple goods affordable, it needs to increase production efficiency while simplifying the distribution processes, explains Uno. Officials should also monitor a delivery programme of subsidies to make sure targets are met, he adds.

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The second major problem Jakarta faces, according to Uno, is the issue of job creation and professional development. In other words, the right jobs need to be made in the capital and locals need to be trained for them. Uno claims this can be done in several ways. The first is skills training for retrenched workers, and building “entrepreneur centres” in every district. Next, Uno says the government can map out job deficits to increase the number of workers available, then use the web to provide information to them.

The candidate also believes Jakarta’s young people should not be left behind. Uno tells Indonesia Expat the local government should develop apprenticeship programmes for young workers, and stimulate a collective entrepreneurial spirit. At the end of the day, this means simplifying business licence processes and reforming bureaucracy. According to the millionaire, the element which makes this issue urgent is that the number of families living below the poverty line in the city is on the rise. He says, “Recently, the Central Bureau of Statistics of DKI Jakarta released data on poverty. The number of poor people in Jakarta now stands at 15,630, which means the poverty rate has increased 0.14 points from the previous time.”

It’s important to note that in the Special Capital Region of Jakarta alone there are more than 9.6 million residents. If what Uno says is true about the number of impoverished people — ergo if the statistics bureau is to be trusted — that means only 0.16 percent of the local population can be classified as “poor.” If you take a look outside in the city, you can decide for yourself if that’s a legit number.

Uno adds, “There’s no clear policy from the [...] government for creating jobs, a favourable economic situation, and [maintaining good relations] with the businessmen, particularly small traders, medium-sized traders and businessmen who have been the lifeblood of this economy.”

As chairman of Indonesia’s Market Trader Association, the candidate recently visited Ahok to discuss price volatility on staple commodities. In what turned out to be a lightningfast meeting, the two men reportedly saw eye-to-eye. Ahok supposedly laid out his plan for keeping prices down, while Uno told Viva, “Thank God, there is good integration and the prices will not surge in the future.” The meeting took place on August 12, and the more believable scenario is that the two men were simply sizing each other up. It’s unlikely that they were able to sort out the city’s economic woes in 25 minutes.

With a background in business, Uno says the main reason behind fluctuating commodity prices in Jakarta is a tradition of long and complex supply chain processes.

Lots of middlemen mean a higher price for the end consumer and a lower profit margin for the supplier.

“As a businessman, I have turned around companies on the verge of bankruptcy and created successful businesses that produced 50,000 jobs for Indonesians,” says Uno. “If I get elected as Governor of Jakarta from 2017 to 2021, I will create more jobs and economic opportunities for average Jakartans.”

Tommy Prayoga is a full-time staff writer and editor at Content Collision, a media agency and technology firm in Southeast Asia.

He covers issues related to political science, news, and business. For more information, visit www.ContentCollision.co

“As a businessman, I have turned around companies on the verge of bankruptcy and created successful businesses that produced 50,000 jobs for Indonesians [...] If I get elected as Governor of Jakarta from 2017 to 2021, I will create more jobs and economic opportunities for average Jakartans.”

Uno also claims he will focus on crime and public safety.

To take preventive measures, the government must increase awareness of moral education and community behaviour from home, says Uno, adding that punishment for criminals must remain strict, while youth and community activities should be ramped up.

Uno did not comment on who his running mate will be, but reports from Sindonews suggest that the two names on his list are Jakarta District Secretary Saefullah and Deputy Governor of Tourism and Culture Sylviana Murni.

“They are competent in public management with good track records in bureaucracy. The appearance of their names must not appear with just nothing. On the strategic side, this decision needs to be reliable to attract voters in the local elections,” says Uno. “They are ideal figures to pair up with me to ensure that the government can be run effectively.”

The media have reported that Uno is also in talks with Boy Sadikin, ex-chairman of the Regional Representative Council, as a potential running mate. Gerindra says it will publicize Uno’s running mate by mid-September, which means the news may have already come out by the time this article is published.

In the coming months, the public will scrutinize Uno and Ahok side by side. Uno says every candidate has a different style and approach. “My approach is to have a ‘gather’ style.

We can also call it ‘civilized democracy’,” he explains. “I believe with this approach I can create a bigger impact for Jakartans.”

A large part of how the incumbent governor drums up support is via an organization of volunteers known to the public as ‘Teman Ahok’. Similarly, Uno has his own group of friends and organized supporters known as ‘Sahabat Sandiaga Uno’. The group launched Sandi Uno Digital Volunteer (SOLDIER) to help socialize Uno’s positive activities online.

“SOLDIER was established to promote positive activities through the virtual world on social media. SOLDIER [communicates] to [the] general public the achievement of my vision, mission and programme contributions as a candidate for Governor of Jakarta,” says Uno. “This means a lot to my campaign. It enables people to know my future programmes, as well as the solutions I offer [...] It is being used by many people right now, and more importantly, people can know who Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno is as a candidate.”

If Uno does get elected, he claims there are six priorities he will focus on: maintaining price stability on basic commodities, creating more jobs, monitoring the budget, building out better human resources and infrastructure, upping the ante on transparency, accountability and efficiency, and implementing better systems to deal with traffic and flooding.

During Uno’s visit to Ahok’s office last month, he seemed confident about the February election, reportedly saying, “I’m checking out my new office for 2017. It’s very neat and pretty.”

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EXPAT BUSINESS FEATURED

Entrepreneurs Cut Out Middlemen in Indonesia’s Agricultural Trade

BY HERU NAINGGOL AN

Technology has long been supporting the agriculture sector in Indonesia, with the use of modern machinery to increase farmers’ productivity and efficiency.

Recently, however, technology has been helping the agriculture sector in a new way, and likely changing the industry for good.

Several new tech companies have set up shop in Indonesia to empower agriculture businesses by letting local farmers cut out the middlemen.

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The ubiquitous presence of ‘brokers’ in the farming business is something most local buyers and sellers have taken for granted over the years. But, as industry experts know, having a long chain of brokers between the farmer and the consumer tends to drive prices up to unreasonable levels.

The price of shallots bought directly from Indonesian farmers, for example, can be around Rp.38,000 (US$2.88) per kilogram.

But at the retail level, prices soar to around Rp.60,000 (US$4.55) per kilogram. Four young web developers realized this was a problem when they entered the Hackathon Merdeka competition in 2015. For those who don’t know, a ‘hackathon’ is an event where developers come together in teams and have a finite amount of time to conceptualize and build an innovative digital product.

“Several new tech companies have set up shop in Indonesia to empower agriculture businesses by letting local farmers circumvent traditional brokers. ”

“We wanted to connect farmers directly with consumers so they can get better prices.

Maybe there are already similar attempts, but they are all still small in scale,” says 26-years-old web developer Arif Setiawan in an interview with Indonesia Expat.

Former Indonesian Trade Minister Thomas Lembong said that mobile apps such as Limakilo could increase a farmer’s income by an average of 15 percent, and also help push down prices at the consumer level by another 15 percent.

As a result, Setiawan and his three friends came up with the idea to set up an online marketplace for shallot farmers and buyers to interact with each other. “Most groups discussed staple foods, such as rice, sugar and corn. We did some brainstorming, and we thought the one that has the most fluctuating prices and could be sold online was shallots,” explains Setiawan.

While Limakilo focuses on selling farmers’ produce directly to buyers, another company called Eragano aims to be the first one-stopshop for all agricultural needs in Indonesia.

Co-founder of Eragano, Stephanie Jesselyn, says she came up with an idea to provide a wide range of agricultural services, as problems facing the agricultural sector in Indonesia were complex and abundant.

This idea gave birth to a new company called Limakilo, which earned the team first place in the hackathon. The victory encouraged the team to develop Limakilo into a fullfledged mobile app, which was officially launched by Indonesia’s Communications and Information Ministry earlier this year.

Since the launch, as many as 20 farmers in the Brebes Regency of Central Java and the Sleman Regency of Yogyakarta have signed up to use the product.

Based on the 2013 Agriculture Census, the national agricultural industry is still dominated by home operations, with more than 26 million households qualifying, while the number of agricultural companies added up to merely 4,165. This means that the majority of Indonesian farmers are small share operators, with undeveloped technology and limited access to education and information.

“We are focusing on farmers with less than one hectare of land each. If the farmers have a big plot of land, they probably already have good livelihoods,” says Setiawan, adding that farmers have already been able to bolster their income by selling appropriately priced produce directly to buyers through the app. © Limakilo

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“If they sell it to brokers, they will have to give cheaper prices because the brokers usually buy in bulk. The difference could be up to Rp.2,000 [US$0.15] per kilogram.

If the volume of sales is one tonne, then the difference in a farmer’s income could be substantial.”

Further, the census showed that Indonesia recently lost about 5 million farmers due to a lack of support and low profits. As small farmers are finding it harder to survive in the archipelago, Eragano looks to strengthen them.

“If we only help them sell their produce, the quantity and the quality won’t be good.

We need to provide solutions from the beginning until the end, including guiding them,” Jesselyn tells Indonesia Expat. Since the Eragano mobile app launched in April of 2016, the company has so far been able to help 40 farmers increase their income for one harvest season.

“They get better prices as well as increased productivity because we help them. So their income increases from two sides: prices and productivity,” says Jesselyn, adding that farmers can get a price of Rp.3,000 (US$0.23) per kilogram for tomatoes if they sell through Eragano, for example, while they would only be able to get Rp.500 (US$0.04) per kilogram if they sell via traditional brokers. Jesselyn hopes to soon have 3,000 farmers using Eragano in Indonesia.

Digital businesses like Limakilo and Eragano are at the forefront of change for Indonesian farmers, who have so far earned the smallest piece of the pie in the agriculture industry, while bearing all the risks, including crop failure.

“This could be a new hope, since they bring science, digital technology, as well as access to information and global networks for the local farmers to utilize and compete,” said Bagus Handoko, who works at the Center of Macroeconomic Policy in the Finance Ministry’s Fiscal Policy Agency, as quoted

by The Jakarta Post.

But the digital revolution is still relatively new, with most startups in Indonesia not focusing on traditional sectors like agriculture. That said, the potential for agriculture technology is big, with more than 25 million farmers in the nation who are ready for higher profit margins. For many of them, smartphones are no longer a luxury. But problems still arise, however, as Indonesian farmers often don’t know how to use — let alone profit from — fastdeveloping mobile technology.

Heru Nainggolan is a Jakarta-based freelance writer and journalist who's been covering a variety of issues since 2011. For more information, visit www.C0ntentCollision.co.

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For this reason, it’s important for tech founders to approach farmers directly, and on the ground. “Literacy in technology, particularly IT for farmers, is very important. Without it, they cannot use the services and software provided by startups [that are trying to help them],” Handoko said.

For agriculture tech firms to truly take off in Indonesia, it’s important for founders, investors and public officials to understand why such companies are needed. “A few things need to be undertaken, starting with building awareness and providing knowledge about the needs of […] farming,” said Handoko.

“For agriculture, research and surveys are important. We have to do market research to know who to target. There are some [entrepreneurs] who have the spirit, but do not do research. Once they have started their companies, the reality in the field turns out to be wildly different [from what they originally thought],” says Jesselyn, adding that the government can also help by providing comprehensive policy support, ranging from licensing issues to access to capital and other incentives.

Handoko added, “A government-established incubator is a good starting point because it facilitates access to capital and advocates for policy support.

© Jos Dielis

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EXPAT BUSINESS BUSINESS PROFILE

LU C A PE ZZ E R A

A Serial Restaurateur in Southeast Asia Luca Pezzera, executive chef of the Union Group's Caffè Milano and the recently opened Bistecca, shares his story of Italian roots and becoming an elite chef in Indonesia.

BY CAR ANISSA DJATMIKO

Since the age of 14, Luca Pezzera knew he would one day become a professional chef.

He travelled, saw the world, and meet new people which further convinced him to take up a career in the culinary industry.

Fast forward to 2016. The 47-year-old did what he set out to do, and currently sits at the helm of two high-end restaurants in Indonesia, and one in Singapore.

Growing up in the city of Bergamo, northeast of Milan, Luca knew his way around the kitchen as he was raised by a family of cooks. "My nonna [grandma] and my mamma are both great cooks, and I have

always helped out around the kitchen. My neighbours also used to make wood-fired pizzas in their backyard, and I was always keen to assist,” says Pezzera.

His mother was his role model. She used to remind him to use fine and raw materials in his cooking. “My mother is my inspiration.

She taught me to keep things simple and uncomplicated,” he says. The chef even keeps his mother’s recipe handy, an all-time favourite pasta with zucchini and prawns, used as one of the dishes at an event when his mother came and collaborated with Pezzera in Caffè Milano’s kitchen.

Pezzera’s career in Indonesia began in 2002, when he landed a job in Jakarta as a head chef at Hotel Intercontinental's Scusa. Five years later, he moved to Singapore to open up Bontá Italian Restaurant & Bar, followed by several more outlets of another restaurant named District 10 – one that he also coowns today. In 2015, he collaborated with the Union Group to establish Caffè Milano before ultimately deciding to move back to Jakarta after launching Bistecca.

When asked about his thoughts on working in Jakarta, the chef revealed that the people and culture in the capital keep his

job interesting, as they always push him to become better. "I love how the people in Jakarta are so hospitable and warm, and very open to new things. The fact that a majority of the people here appreciate good food very much also really motivates me as a chef to always serve the best quality and most delicious dishes to my customers," he explains.

In addition to the people’s passion for food, he acknowledged that the food industry in Indonesia is now "more diverse and developed" as customers are increasingly more open to different tastes and cuisines.

SNIPPETS: JAKARTA'S BUSINESS BREW

Indonesia’s transportation and manufacturing spaces are having an interesting third quarter.

Here’s what is going on with planes, bikes and automobiles in the archipelago.

Garuda Spreads its Wings, Eyes Direct Route to US The nation’s top airline Garuda Indonesia is poised to serve a new US route early next year, estimating a potential annual market of 400,000 passengers, namely via possible Los Angeles and New York routes. A Garuda spokesperson said that including a US route is part of the firm’s overall strategy. Garuda initiated a feasibility study on the US market potential, which includes likely profitable routes, needed planes, and more. It is also navigating the permit process with Japanese authorities, as the route would likely need to pass through Narita International Airport in Tokyo.

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Nissan Starts Building New Assembly Line Worth US$33 Million Nissan Motor Indonesia, the local subsidiary of the Japanese automaker, began constructing a new assembly line at its plant in Purwakarta, West Java. Reports say the line is part of the company's strategy to bolster revenue. The new facility will cost around US$33 million to build, and will be able to churn out 96,000 engines and transmission parts annually. Nissan's first investment in an Indonesian plant was in 2001, after the company identified the archipelago's potential to become one of the biggest car markets in Asia. Today, there are more than 70 cars for every 1,000 Indonesians.

“The fact that a majority of the people here appreciate good food very much also really motivates me as a chef to always serve the best quality and most delicious dishes to my customers.”

This in turn makes the food business in the archipelago more competitive, which also challenges Pezzera and other chefs to come up with new dishes, and step up their games.

Pezzera, for example, believes chefs these days are returning to the traditional ways of cooking. Similarly, the man himself turns out to be a fan of traditional cooking equipment. He bakes pizza using a hot stone oven in Caffè Milano, and grills all of the meat over charcoal and wood – a method which he describes as “old school” – in Bistecca.

Apart from keeping up with the trends when it comes to cooking techniques, he still prioritizes the quality of food by always using fresh ingredients, while also trying to stay focused on authenticity. These principles are all expressed at Caffè Milano, an all-day restaurant that serves classic Italian dishes, cocktails and wine. At the venue, customers can feel the dining culture from Milan and Northern Italy when they first step in.

For restaurants under the hands of such a big company like the Union Group, Pezzera notes that it is important for the people working inside to have the same passion and spirit that he does. Luckily, the company’s co-founders and board of directors are able to work together with the chefs and managers to maintain the best quality of food, service and company culture, says Pezzera. All of these, according to him, are the keys for the Union Group to keep its top eateries sustainable.

“What also sets us apart from other Italian restaurants in Jakarta is how we are able to recreate a classic Milanese trattoria with our outdoor area. In addition, the energy we have within Caffè Milano itself is also a unique quality,” says Pezzera.

Outside of work, Pezzera also has a kitchen life of his own. He revealed that a pair of knives, an old wooden block chopping board, staple ingredients of garlic, olive oil and chilli powder would never leave his side when preparing a dish at home. At night when he gets hungry, the chef often turns pasta into aglio olio for a snack. Spaghetti with sautéed scallops, garlic, olive oil and fresh Sicilian sea urchin is Pezzera’s guilty pleasure.

Blue Bird Lets Locals Ride Cashless

Indonesia's Motorbike Sales Drop

Indonesia’s largest taxi operator Blue Bird recently launched cashless service on its mobile app My Blue Bird. Passengers can now settle their fares via Blue Bird’s e-voucher, credit card and debit card, said Blue Bird director Sigit Djokosoetono in a report published on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Blue Bird recently joined forces with Mastercard, Bank Mandiri and Bank BNI to allow for credit and debit card payments on the app.

According to recent data, motorcycle sales in Indonesia saw a 15.2 percent drop last month from the year before. Motorbike sales clocked in at 527,536 units in August, a fall from 622,089 units in the same month last year. However, that figure was an uptick from the 305,153 units sold in July of this year. Motorbikes are ubiquitous in Indonesia, and their sales act as a key indicator of consumption in the nation.

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FROM OVERSEAS

Prestigious Festival in Japan Puts Indonesian Theatre on the Map

BY CAR ANISSA DJATMIKO

This year marks Indonesia’s debut at SCOT Summer Season in Japan, as director Iswadi Pratama leads his theatre community Teater Satu to the international festival in Toga. But did the festival impress as much as its illustrious venue did?

It was Indonesia’s first time attending the Suzuki Company of Toga (SCOT) Summer Season, Japan’s oldest international theatre festival that has been around for the past four decades. Theatre director Iswadi Pratama was selected by the Japan Foundation to take his group Teater Satu to the festival’s 41st anniversary. I tagged along.

The Lampung-based theatre community departed from Jakarta on August 27, hopping on a seven-hour flight to land in Haneda Airport, Tokyo the day after. From there, they took a domestic flight to Toyama Prefecture before spending another two hours on a bus to finally arrive in Toga.

The crew was immediately transported to a scenic landscape where the festival was held. Toga is a mountainous region filled with beauty. The place, which locals refer to as ‘the theatre’s mecca’, features a number of arts facilities, including seven stages (both outdoor and indoor) and one residence hall where participants stay. Everything is situated in a rural forest scene, with mountain peaks on the horizon.

Before holding the SCOT Summer Season in Toga, theatre company SCOT spent many years operating in Tokyo where its founder, director and organizer Tadashi Suzuki, oversaw multiple productions. After visiting the village for the first time in 1976, Suzuki was so taken aback by its beauty that he was determined to transform the space into his company’s home, and make it one of Asia’s leading arts centres. Later that year, the company moved to Toga where the SCOT Summer Season has taken place ever since.

My first impression of the SCOT Summer Season was that sure enough this was the kind of festival that would attract a massive influx of tourists who are more drawn to the serenity of the venue than the shows themselves. After all, Japan is no stranger to places where visitors find themselves transfixed by the natural attractions.

Despite Toga’s uncompromisingly beautiful features, I was wrong to say that theatregoers journeyed all the way here just to hang out at the venue. The real draw behind the festival turned out to be maestro Suzuki himself, who is best known for pioneering his own method of actor training.

Essentially, Suzuki is seen as a bona fide Japanese theatre god, who has travelled the world teaching his method at universities like The Juilliard School in New York and the Moscow Art Theatre in Russia.

From top to bottom: · One of the theatres at Toga Park · The View at Toga · One of the actors Rarai Masae

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With this in mind, most theatre-goers have their eyes set on Suzuki’s productions showcased in the two-week event, which ran from August 26 to September 4. They came for the highly-anticipated Asian Theatre Directors’ Festival, an annual programme that was joined by elite groups from Taiwan, Japan, Korea, China and first-timer Indonesia.

Iswadi Pratama (centre) and other directors

Teater Satu after performing The Chairs

“Just because an absurdist drama ‘shows the world as an incomprehensible place’ according to Martin Esslin – who introduced The Theatre of The Absurd back in 1961 – that does not mean that it should be inherently pointless.”

One interesting part of the festival is when a select number of directors from different countries are given the task to present the same play. This time, they were challenged to showcase Eugene Ionesco’s 1952 classic absurdist piece The Chairs.

The tragic farce sees an elderly couple making conversations with a series of invisible guests while expecting the arrival of an orator, who is to deliver the old man’s important message. The play, in essence, means to criticize the meaninglessness of the human condition and failure to communicate.

Personally, I found the script to be amusing yet thought-provoking. I also wondered how the directors would tackle the real challenge of presenting this play in their own native languages to an audience made up primarily of non-native English speakers. Not easy.

So I was naturally surprised to see Teater Satu emerge as one that did justice to the absurdist tradition, while also bringing something new to the table. No, I am not just saying this because I’m Indonesian.

Pratama did restore the play’s ability to problematize the human existence while maintaining its relevance within the context of contemporary society (yup, digest that theatre lingo!).

Pratama bravely divided the play into five segments, each played by two actors, and one for the ending. All four pairs kill each other in the end, right before the orator walks in to find bodies lying on the floor along with empty chairs. A similar ending to Ionesco’s classic version, except Pratama had the orator – played by a young actress – handing out a rose to the audience as a sign of hope to wrap up the entire play.

Most of the directors relied on physical comedy and some minor alterations in the plot and characters to get around the language issue. Regardless, most productions remained faithful to the original by relying entirely on two performers, including Taiwan’s Hsu Po-Ang (Toga Sanbo Theatre), China’s Ni Guangjin (Toga Sanbo Theatre) and Korea’s Kim Jeong Geun (Lift Theatre). The other two, Japan’s Watanabe Akifumi (Lift Theatre) and Indonesia’s Iswadi Pratama (Rock Theatre), alternatively used more actors in their plays.

The Asian Theatre Directors’ Festival closed on September 2, with all the directors receiving certificates and a reward of ¥500,000 (US$4,852). Speaking to Indonesia Expat, Pratama revealed that throughout the experience, he was pleased with the invaluable amount of respect for theatre shown by people in Japan.

Some of their attempts to show a different side of playing Ionesco’s narrative – including Jeong Geun’s decision to have his play set on a campsite; and Akifumi’s obsession with cotton balls that virtually engulfed the entire play – had yet to capture the true meaning of absurdism.

Just because an absurdist drama “shows the world as an incomprehensible place” according to Martin Esslin – who introduced The Theatre of The Absurd back in 1961 – that does not mean that it should be inherently pointless.

This year’s SCOT Summer Season indeed projected a celebration for theatre. But sadly I kept yearning for that ‘festival spirit’, where there is an actual crowd and active discussions for participants to get involved in. Instead, we just attended one theatre show at a time, and headed back to the residence for lunch, dinner or resting.

That said, Toga’s undeniable charm will always be there to amaze.

The experience also motivated him to become a better director. “Now I feel that I should start formulating my own work so that one day [my skills and knowledge] could be properly disseminated,” he says.

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Indonesia’s Drug Chief Supports Philippine-Style Murders As Indonesia continues its fight against drug traffickers, anti-narcotics chief Budi Waseso recently praised Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s work, namely his order for citizens and law enforcement to murder suspected drug offenders, 3,000 of whom have been executed since May. In the Philippines, Duterte – known by some as ‘The Punisher’ – recently gave police permission to shoot alleged drug users on sight who refused to turn themselves in.

Waseso, who previously proposed the idea of guarding death row traffickers on a prison island surrounded by crocodiles, believes that such punishment would protect the country.

“The life of a dealer is meaningless because [he] carries out mass murder,” said Waseso during a press conference held by Indonesia’s anti-narcotics agency (BNN). Despite international condemnation, Indonesia has maintained its war against drug traffickers by stepping up executions of those convicted. In July, the country killed four drug smugglers, which included both locals and expats.

What Does Tax Amnesty Mean for Expats In Indonesia?

The government got creative on July 18 of this year, implementing a new tax amnesty policy.

The idea is that the policy would entice wealthy Indonesians to bring their money and assets back into local bank accounts.

If rich folks bring their assets back to Indonesia from Singapore, for example, the policy eliminates taxes already owed, and pardons them of any potential administrative or criminal sanctions. However, participants will be subject to a “redemption fee,” depending on their payable tax amount.

Pizza Hut, Marugame Udon Accused of Mouldy Malpractice

The policy is aimed at anyone who is subject to local taxes, regardless of whether they’re a citizen or even have a tax number (NPWP) on file with the government. Therefore, if you got an NPWP before this year, but just sat around eating Bonbons and transferring cash to your foreign bank account instead of paying your Indonesian taxes, then this amnesty policy can be for you too. Currently, the programme says it will take it easy on you if you repatriate your cash before September 30, with redemption fees as low as 2 percent. At the end of this month, fees will go up, according to the government.

While Pizza Hut is not a name that resonates with health-conscious consumers, Indonesia still has a high demand for the junk food brand. But this time, it seems the food from Pizza Hut, along with that of popular Japanese restaurant chain Marugame Udon, literally contains junk. According to an investigative report by BBC Indonesia and Tempo, both restaurants have been linked to the illegal malpractice of extending expiration dates on perishable foods served to customers.

The report highlights documents, emails, and photos provided by an ex-board member of Sriboga Food Group, illuminating damning evidence of someone from the group’s sales team asking a member from quality assurance to extend the expiration date on a certain ingredient. Sriboga is the owner of several franchise food and beverage names in Indonesia such as Marugame Udon, Pizza Hut, J. Co and GarudaFood.

Currently, allegation of using expired ingredients by Pizza Hut and Marugame Udon are still under investigation. For expats who love pizza and noodles, it might be wise to consider other comfort foods until the police have probed deeper.

What’s Next for Indonesia After Jokowi’s Visit to China for G20 Summit?

On September 2, President Joko Widodo arrived in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the venue for the 2016 G20 Summit, the first meeting of the ‘Group of 20’ to be hosted by China.

The President’s entourage included Indonesian Secretary of State, Minister of Finance, Minister of Trade, and other high-profile government officials.

Widodo kicked off his visit with a trip to Alibaba Group, one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies. Indonesia’s tech minister Rudiantara explained how these visits are integral to the government’s effort to strengthen the Indonesia–China economic collaboration, particularly the export of local products to China. The president also visited Huawei.

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On September 4 and 5, Hangzhou became the meeting ground for the G20 Summit. Representatives included Widodo and Chinese President Xi Jinping. One of the topics that came up between the leaders was the JakartaBandung high-speed railway. Jinping urged Widodo to ensure the US$5.1 million joint-venture project would roll smoothly. In the second quarter of 2016, China’s total investment in Indonesia reached US$549 million.

With that much money and more at the stake, China and Indonesia would do well to keep up appearances.

Caroline Winata is a Jakarta-based journalist and designer.

For more information, visit www.ContentCollision.co

Famous Beggar Benjamin Holst Arrested in Surabaya World renowned beggar Benjamin Holst is a folk hero with an abnormally large leg. He has been able to travel the world and party with cash made by panhandling, but recently he was arrested in Surabaya

BY CAROLINE WINATA

Infamous German con man Benjamin Holst - also known as ‘the party beggar with the big foot’ - was apprehended by local law enforcement in Surabaya on Sunday, September 11.

Holst is a well-known scam artist in Europe. Before showing up in the City of Heroes, he was spotted at a traffic light in Tabanan, Bali on Sunday, September 4. Someone took a video of Holst, which ended up going viral on social media.

Usually, Holst’s scam revolves around getting sympathy from unwitting tourists and locals. When they see his leg (which is permanently swollen due to a condition called macrodystrophia lipomatosa) and hear his story about running out of money, but needing to buy a plane ticket home, good Samaritans often hand over the money. In Indonesia, it probably would have worked for Holst, but the post of him in Bali made netizens recognize him as a professional beggar, who caused a ruckus back in 2014 when he took his con act on the road to Thailand.

In September of that year, Holst was ‘rescued’ by Thai locals who were sad to see him panhandling and sleeping on the side of Khaosan Road. Holst was a tourist at the time, enjoying the land of smiles, but still doing his best to look pathetic. Holst’s act seemed to work in Thailand, as locals handed over roughly US$1,432 in total for him to buy a plane ticket home. They also let him stay in a hotel for free. A crowdfunding site for him was created by Deutscher Hilfsverein Thailand, an organization that aides German citizens abroad.

Locals were traumatized, however, as Holst was discovered shortly thereafter at an awesome party in Pattaya, having squandered the cash he was given. Holst was immediately deported, and banned from re-entering Thailand, a place where drugs and prostitution are rampant, but evidently preying on sympathy is unforgivable.

Holst apparently did not regret the little operation he had cooked up, as he was later spotted panhandling in places like Denmark, the Philippines and Hong Kong. His routine usually consists of begging during the day time so he can have enough cash to party with hookers come sun down.

He was even so bold as to post photos on social media of himself enjoying expensive pizza in Hong Kong, and other images from his world travels. Seemingly, this guy just operates in a country until they get sick of him, and then he usually gets deported.

“His routine usually consists of begging during the day time so he can have enough cash to party with hookers come sun down. He was even so bold as to post photos on social media of himself enjoying expensive pizza in Hong Kong, and other images from his world travels.”

Holst’s latest frontier was Indonesia - begging, then partying with ‘lady friends’ at the local bars - until he got popped by police in East Java’s capital.

Holst has been placed at Lingkungan Pondok Sosial (Liponsos) Keputih, while Immigration tries to figure out what to do with him. The hits keep coming, however, as Holst refuses to feel guilty, and protests about the place he’s being held at.

Erni Lutfiyah, head of Liponsos Keputih, cheekily put Holst in his place, saying, “You have been panhandling in the street, and the law in this country already states that all people with social welfare issues like you will be taken care of here.”

After hearing this, Holst argued that he already had a plane ticket to fly home. He claimed that he was only begging in the street because he needed money for transportation to Jakarta and a hotel. Holst’s flight is supposedly scheduled for September 19, so it will be interesting to see what happens between now and then.

Holst may be telling the truth about returning to Germany, but nobody really knows. He’s done the routine several times already, so any country could be the next target on his bucket list. One thing seems certain: Holst’s appetite for cash and women doesn’t seem to be subsiding any time soon. issue 174 Indonesia expat

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

JA L A N SU LTA N TI R TAYA SA

Bandung’s Best Kept Secret for Food

BY MAY TIEN

Let’s be real.

When we travel to Bandung, most of us simply want to hide away in our five-star luxury hotels and sip on expensive cocktails during happy hour. We want to fill up on the international breakfast buffet, followed by a long, leisurely swim in the infinity pool. Sometimes, we just want to fall asleep during a Balinese massage at the spa. The children, if any, get to splash about in said pool or stomp about in plastic, climate-controlled playgrounds.

If we travel through town, it’s usually with a car and driver directly to the outlet malls, of which there are plenty; retailers selling last season’s wares, leftover sizes and decent knockoffs that could pass for the real deal if not for labels like ‘Tommy Hiflicker’ or ‘Adidos’. We see a volcano or two.

We tour a tea plantation or a local organic farm. Our dining experience is limited to whichever restaurant rates highest on Trip Advisor or caters heavily to foreign tourists as suggested by hotel reception.

However, on a recent weekend trip to Bandung, I was pleasantly surprised by the local restaurant scene. Around every tree-lined corner, there seemed to be new coffee bars and eateries serving murtabak, burgers, Mexican food, ayam bakar or bakso tahu. Wide pedestrian walkways close to where we stayed also made it easy to explore. Bandung is an expat foodie’s dream: a place where you can find everything from expertly crafted Melbourne-style coffee to traditional Sundanese cuisine all in one neighbourhood.

Admittedly, if there’s one thing we can’t stand in our family, it’s that morning cup of hotel coffee. Usually brewed en masse - in machines that have been used for years and could do with a good break down and cleaning - the beverage usually tastes of burnt toast ends and dregs. If desperate, we bring our own beans and travel with a hand grinder to make our own in the hotel room. In a country like Indonesia, one would think the hotels would serve better coffee considering the associated history; it is called ‘Java’ after all.

Through a random post on Twitter, we found Cultivar Coffeehouse, located conveniently behind our hotel in the Dago district of Bandung. This led to an amazing discovery

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of the perfect trifecta of local food retailers. As Cultivar is relatively new and off the radar, we had to trust this one effusive tweet, but the risk paid off.

Cultivar’s coffee business is built on using beans that help support the local industry, and promotes fair trade between farmers and retailers. Its special house blend of Arabica from Bali, Sumatra and Sulawesi is outstanding. As the shop does its roasting in-house, the purveyors extract a gorgeous aroma, redolent of creamy milk chocolate with a hint of white pepper.

There is an all-day food menu, but we came here especially for the coffee. The single origin coffees are a must-try with most beans having low to medium acidity from areas such as Flores and Aceh. What we would not give for an establishment like Cultivar within walking distance of our residence in Jakarta!

As I was waiting for my flat white one morning, a little shop overflowing with locals caught my eye. I couldn’t resist the call of a place this popular, so I meandered over and peered through the front door. What I saw was chaos. Ladies with banana-leaf lined metal trays and tongs jostling each other for colourful local snacks and traditionally prepared meals.

It was early in the day so much of the food had just been placed on display, but many items were already sold out. I made a mental note to come back the next day an hour earlier.

Sari Sari is a cake and pastry shop that specializes in Indonesian snacks, sweets and light meals. It is housed in a somewhat generic western house-like setting. The interior is similar to a bakery with rows of food accompanied by labels and prices. There are a few tables that run from the front to back, with patio seats outside. The bakery is air-conditioned and quite lovely if not for the daily morning rush of people trying to grab the tastiest morsels first. A corner is allocated for kerupuk of all different varieties and brands, mostly for visitors to bring back home as gifts.

However inconspicuous this place may be, the popularity is earned and real. Most locals go to Kartika Sari, another famous cake shop just a few minutes down one of the main roads, but Sari Sari is just as good (if not better) because of its limited production. The shop is open from 6am to 7pm daily, but some popular items run out almost an hour or two after opening.

The food I sampled was fresh, delicious and well-made, which is so different from what one usually sees at the traditional markets where sanitation and suspect cooking methods might be an issue. The prepared foods are from a number of regions so there is quite a display. The egg and vegetable murtabak and otak-otak are scrumptious as are the lumpia basah. We returned the next day to load up on snacks (which they arranged meticulously and beautifully in a box) before taking the train back to Jakarta. They made a perfectly light, mid-day meal in the cabin as we sped by scenic terraced rice paddies and tumbling waterfalls.

Karamba is an open-air restaurant located adjacent to Cultivar Coffeehouse. It has a spacious dining room and serves very good Sundanese cuisine. The nasi liwet komplit came with fragrant rice, ayam goreng, an accompanying sayur asem (sour vegetable soup), lalab (a side of fresh vegetables), salted fish, fried tofu and tempeh. Most prominently, there was a massive and intensely spicy mortar of sambal tomate. The amount of sambal rivalled my entire meal, but I was unable to stop. Each bite was highlighted by the sour, spicy and little bit of sweet from the fresh tomatoes and red chillies. My accompanying iga bakar was syrupy from the kecap manis and tender from the long roast time. These two items alone were large enough for two people to enjoy.

Cultivar Coffeehouse Address: Jalan Sultan Tirtayasa 26, Bandung Telephone: +62(0)2220510521 Website: www.cultivarcoffeehouse.com Sari Sari Address: Jalan Sultan Tirtayasa 17, Bandung Telephone: +62(0)224206517 Karamba Address: Jalan Sultan Tirtayasa 26, Bandung Telephone: +62(0)224233229 Website: www.karambabandung.com

Uber mobility

How technology is changing the global mobility landscape There are few areas of business that remain untouched by the rapid changes that technology has brought in the past decade. Human resources, recruiting and business travel look and feel nothing like they did just a few years ago.

“Uber mobility” reflects the reality of technology shifts on our industry and a focus on the next big thing. Companies want to offer more mobility to their younger employees, but at a lower cost than the traditional international assignments that still exist for strategic temporary roles. This article highlights what mobility teams need to be aware of at this stage of the uber mobility evolution, and offers a few top tips.

company’s “duty of care” responsibilities extend in terms of the safety and well-being of employees and their families moving around the world? Mobility teams should take a pro-active approach to emergency preparedness – instead of waiting for an emergency to occur. Steps that can be taken include reviewing and updating security policies and regularly communicating emergency guidelines to assignees.

1. Do It Yourself (DIY) The assignee’s ability to plan their own move is part of the uber mobility experience. This is great for companies that want low-cost move options and it can also be great for the employee to have flexibility and choices. At this early stage, one downside is that current technology is not interactive and doesn’t offer “opt out” points when the employee might need an expert to figure something out. The “live chat with an expert” option is coming but it’s not here yet.

3. Recruiting More mobility for less, and the chance to have new career experiences within a global organization, are both great outcomes for low-cost, low-touch moves. These can be major influencers to millennials and recruiters.

Looking for a new opportunity in the same company, but in another part of the world, is increasingly becoming the norm. Self-initiated moves are a trend we see growing.

For business leaders, knowing that talent is increasingly mobile, and at a lower cost than the traditional assignment, is a very attractive prospect. Low-cost mobility options are great for recruiting and retaining talent.

2. Duty of care/Risk and compliance Whether it is Uber, GrabCab or Airbnb, they all influence how we expect to get information and make choices. So, what happens when the employee chooses their flights, housing, drivers or moving company? How far do the

4. Data analytics Most mobility teams understand the power of data.

Technology is allowing companies to capture more

information about their employees: mobility spend, assignee demographics, exceptions, locations, immigration and tax compliance, etc. This allows for smarter mobility programs and a better ability to link with Diversity & Inclusion strategies, talent planning and business partners. Mobility programs with good data can run more efficiently.

5. What’s next?

Rapid change and early iterations of technology solutions inspire us to consider where mobility solutions will be in two or four years. Virtual Reality (VR) and 3D technology will change familiarization trips, home finding, school tours and many other destination services solutions.

New technology may be moving faster than HR and mobility teams can keep up with. New flexibility, and the potential to provide more low-cost moves, gives mobility options to employees who want career changes and global adventure – and to business managers who seek the best talent wherever they are in the world.

The article was contributed by Lisa Johnson Global Practice Leader, Consulting Services, Crown World Mobility

www.crownworldmobility.com

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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

Surabaya’s Mountain Retreat TE X T AND PHOTOS BY GR AEME STEEL

of three in the immediate vicinity but this is the most accessible. Parking the car, we wander along well-laid-out paths, which require only a little effort to climb. The sound of gushing water grows louder as we pass by a stunning variety of plants and tall, magnificent old trees. Suddenly around a turn, a dazzling thunder of water seems to cascade out of the mountainside. A fine mist of water brings relief to our brows made hot by the steep walk. Young locals shower under the fall and others bathe their feet in the fast running stream. All around us is green and we seem a million miles from Surabaya.

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Surabaya may be hot and sweaty, but it’s easy to get out and explore some of the cooler countryside no more than an hour or two away.

Drive down to the south end of the jalan tol freeway, the only stretch of road in East Java where you’ll be able to put your foot down and get into top gear, and you’re halfway there. The built-up areas of Surabaya give way quickly to rice and cornfields, and you get the sense of leaving the heat and hustle behind. Another Java is ahead of you.

At the end of the toll we take the road to Malang, but turning off at Pandaan towards Prigen (formerly Tretes) we begin the ascent off the flat plain of Surabaya. The temperature quickly falls as we broach the slopes of the 3,000-meter Mount Welirang, which dominates the scenery here. Since colonial Dutch times, anywhere remotely cooler than Surabaya has been exploited for respite from the heat. As the car climbs, we notice an ever-increasing number of signs for lodges and hotels beckoning to us to stay awhile and take advantage of the air quality.

On our right, just by the roadside, looms Candi Jawi, a 14th-century Hindu temple; a reminder of this area’s ancient past and the synthesis of religions here. A Buddhist stupa crowns its top.

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and a hill station from the colonial days.

Land is at a premium here, and no bit is left bare on this stretch of road with Dutch villas of the 1930s. These are modest stone places with shuttered windows, sitting rather uncomfortably aside flashy modern villas built as weekend escapes by the well-to-do of Surabaya. Further up, two huge resort hotels tower over the road, offering all manner of luxury.

We get out of the car here, and the brisk air surprises us, given that only an hour ago we were in a sweat. Walking along the roadside, we are jostled by street sellers offering sate kelinci (grilled rabbit on bamboo skewers) and roasted corn on the cob, smothered in butter. Smiling touts approach in the hope that we’re looking for accommodation and of course they know a good, clean place “and very cheap”. Most of the villas seem for rent and the place is filling up fast, as a cavalcade of cars from Surabaya pours in at dusk.

Below us are the lights of Surabaya distant and a world away.

As morning dawns and a good night’s sleep is behind us, it’s time to leave. The road that was so full of nightlife seems quiet by day with most visitors still in bed looking forward to a day of leisure before them or recovering from any excesses of the night before. Gone are the street sellers and the hotel touts.

On our way down, we turn up sharply to a drive leading to Kakek Bodo waterfall, one

3 1. Candi Jawi, dated from late 13th century Singhasari kingdom. A syncretic HinduBuddhist temple.

2. The Coban Canggu Waterfall, Pacet.

3. The hot water springs, Pemandian Air Panas Pacet.

4. The vegetable market at Pacet.

5. Jolotundo Hindu Baths

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Fast Facts Province of East Java, Pasuruan Regency.

Prigen is located on the slope of the Arjuno volcano.

Mount Arjuno: 3,339 m (10,955 ft) Mount Welirang 3,156 m (10,354 ft) Mount Penanggungan 1,653 m (5,423 ft).

How to Get There The area can be reached in two hours from Surabaya. Take the toll road towards Malang, but turn off at Pandaan towards Prigen.

Accommodation The nicest is at PPLH Seloliman, Dusun Giting, Desa Seloliman, Kecamatan Trawas.

Tel: 0851-0022-1045 Web: www.pplhselo.or.id

We descend further down the Prigen road and at the junction turn left towards Trawas. Still in resort country, simple roadside restaurants vie with fruit sellers offering the produce of this cool terrain – bananas of many varieties, green apples and avocados by the kilo. The road winds up and down through heavily built up, but low-rise dwellings, giving way at times to splendid vistas of cultivated ground. As we ascend again, we can take a side-glance towards the peaks of Mounts Penanggungan and Welirang. These lucky locals have the best of the scenery and climate, the land here is rich and fertile and there is an air of prosperity about even the smallest house. A visit to the foothills of Mount Penanggungan is a worthwhile side trip. A Hindu Baths is nestled in the side of the mountain and dates back to AD 997.

Onwards to Pacet village the scenery changes now and we enter rainforest, everything wet with dew. Pacet is a more modest resort than Prigen. The main street of shops caters to local needs and there is an absence of touts. Small inns offer modest accommodation, but its attraction lies with its natural facilities. A very steep tarmac road takes us up to Coban Canggu waterfall and onwards to the Pemandian Air Panas, hot springs. The waterfall lies along a pretty walk boarded by tiered irrigation reminiscent of Bali, and its tumultuous flow feeds down onto the rice paddies below. This is a lovely spot to rest awhile.

We drive on up to the hot springs, which are famous in the region. Dozens of locals and those from further afield, gather here at any time of day or night, to imbibe the steamy hot sulphurous waters for relaxation or for a cure for skin ailments. There is a holiday atmosphere to the whole place, locals, with their boyfriends and girlfriends, or families, snack on roasted corn or eat bakso (meatball soup). Colourfully dressed countrywomen sell their produce, spread out on lengths of matting – young tender carrots, sweet potatoes and singkong (cassava).

At 900 meters, the air is fantastic and at this altitude it is no wonder that a forest of pine trees surrounds us, giving the place an Alpine feel. There are walks galore here and it is only with reluctance that we think about returning to Surabaya – less than two hours away.

THE IMMIGRATION OFFICE REVEALED! Application of Visas and Kitas

It is an intriguing question! Extending my visa or Kitas, can I do it myself? The answer is an undisputed and unchallenged yes. In this article we inform about the process, we note the role of an agent so at the end you can answer, yes I do it myself or I conveniently use a reassuring formalities agent.

As most used by expats - the place to be for this article is the Immigration Office Class I at South Jakarta on Jalan Mampang (Warung Buncit), to be precise the 3rd Floor, almost exclusively used for handling the applications of Expats and foreign visitors. Be advised that you can have your visa extended anywhere in Indonesia, but the permit is limited to the Immigration Office of the area where you live.

Known and respected for their friendly and cooperating the Immigration Office South Jakarta is used to deal with Expats and understand their less patient character.

To be clear, the expat or foreign visitor normally goes to Kanim Jaksel : • To extend their Visa on arrival; one time for another 60 days • To extend their Visit visa single entry; 4 times 30 days each • To convert the Vitas (limited stay visa) to a Kitas • To obtain the travel permit (Merp) • To extend their Kitas and Merp; for another 6 months or one year • To convert their Kitas to a Kitap • To have their new passport registered and stamped with the correct visa/permit • To have their new born registered, obtain it a green card or even an Indonesian passport Going to the Immigration Office and obtain visas and permits is not a ‘road to Canossa’ as is told by visitors who had a possible bad experience and felt humiliated by the way they were treated.

No the visitors facing issues don’t understand the culture of the Indonesian government servants; ‘We like to help you, but if you get angry we need some extra time to understand your anger.’ So anger works counterproductive.

To give the expat a clear picture of how an Immigration Office works we explain the way most Immigration offices throughout Indonesia operate, though Immigration Offices which are not so frequently visited by foreigners, might have different processes. We also stipulate the different approach when a formalities agent is used.

The process of Kitas application (new and extension) and the extension of a VISIT VISA and the VOA

1. After entering the busy building (don’t go by car, parking is always full!) go to the third floor. Take a number and queue for your turn at the right (counters 5, 6 for visas and 2-4 for permits) information counter. (Note: The formalities agent can just submit the application no matter his number)

2. While waiting fill up the form and prepare the documents.

Be sure you have all the right documents with you. (Agents have already filled out the forms upfront) 3. After your number is called (in general two or three hours waiting) you submit the documents and the counter clerk will check the completeness of the documents. You can take a seat and wait for the result or come back the next day to hear the result. If okay, you can go and inform for the next step after one or two days. (The checking of the application submitted by agents happens immediately) 4. If the documents are complete, correct and accepted, the counter will do the data entry and send the documents to the ‘Infokim’ (for Visa) or ‘Statuskim’ (for Kitas) department to have all the documents scanned for the system entry.

5. If the application is not okay the visitor will be informed and he can correct the omission. If he didn’t want to wait and comes back the next day, he runs the risk that he needs to come back again with the correct document. And off course take a number again and wait for his turn.

6. After the documents are scanned and entered into the system, the application will go to ‘Wasdakim’ (controlling department) for checking the authenticity of the documents. At Wasdakim the documents stay one or two days.

7. After checking is done at Wasdakim the documents go to the ‘Forsakim’ department. There the payment of dues are prepared. The visitor has to inform with Immigration to check his status. If already at Forsakim he can pay. If not he has to come back again the next day. This is a main ‘anger’ moment, because the expat might come for nothing. Better to wait an extra day or so, to avoid a unsuccessful trip. Be advised that you have to take a number again and queue again. (Note: The agent goes directly to Forsakim and pays)

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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8. If he hears he can pay, the visitor needs to go to another counter for the actual payment. He has to queue (once more!) to get a number for the payment process.

This constant queueing gets some expats bananas.

But an application needs different processes and it is also promising to experience your application reached a next level and is being handled.

The costs: The process to get your VOA or single visit visa extended are about IDR.250,000.- if you do it all yourself. About IDR.1,350,000.- depending which agent you use.

The process to get your new Kitas or extension at Kanim costs IDR.2,055,000.- if you do it all yourself and about IDR.4,500,000 if you use an agent.

9. After payment is done, the expat has to face another queue and take a number for the Biometric Data session ( photo, fingerprints and signature).

If the visitor uses an agent he will be informed when to come to Kanim and he is out again in 15 minutes. The big advantage of using a formalities agent! You only need to come once. The disadvantage however is the cost for the agent. The old proverb ‘time is money’, is topical again once more. You have to find your own balance in this.

10. After the results of the bio data session have been incorporated in the system, the Kitas or visa extension can be collected at counters 7-8, but only on average 3 to 4 days after the biometric data session. (Agents can shorten this waiting period) In upcoming articles we will describe the process of the KITAP at the respective Immigration levels, the IMTA at Manpower and the Civil registrations with City Halls and neighbourhood heads.

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Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

Financial Planners

from Hell

Whether they’re recommending investments in sustainable timber or top-end wine, some financial planners are just out to fleece you.

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BY KENNE TH YEUNG

When you’ve worked hard for your money, the last thing you want is for some shysters to take it away. But that’s what precisely can happen if you fall prey to unscrupulous or fraudulent investment firms.

One of the annoying side-effects of socializing in Jakarta bars is that you might end up giving your business card to a chatty Englishman (invariably with a ‘wheeler-dealer’ Cockney accent) who describes himself as a financial adviser. The following week, he calls you, trying to sell some investments. You politely explain that you don’t have time to talk. So he chummily says, “We should have a little chat about putting your money to work for you. I’ll just pencil you in for a meeting on Wednesday.” If you claim that you have no savings, he asks for phone numbers of friends who would like to invest. Now it’s time to start swearing and hang up. If you don’t swear, he’ll continue to persecute you over the phone for the coming weeks.

Financial planners come in all forms. Many are legitimate and provide shrewd, professional advice. Some are just nuisances. And a few are outright scammers. A certain type will trawl the bars where affluent expatriates congregate, especially those in the oil, gas and mining sectors. Over a drink or several, the planner will deliver an enticing pitch, claiming he can help your money start earning a 10 percent or even 20 percent return, in US dollars. The investment will invariably be described as “super-safe”. It may be touted as a green investment in sustainable plantations or biofuels.

Should you decide to entrust your money to a local investment firm, then make sure it is legitimate. If it is not licensed by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), then consider another option.

Imperium Capital has an office in Jakarta and bills itself as “specialists in expatriate wealth management and financial planning”. OJK has put Imperium on its warning list of unlicensed investment companies, as its products and services are not supervised or regulated. Instead,

Imperium boasts that it is “licensed and regulated by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA), Malaysia”.

Labuan comprises a handful of islands off the coast of the Malaysian state of Sabah, operating as an offshore financial centre. It lists Imperium as an “insurance broker”.

Malaysia’s actual financial services regulator is the Securities Commission Malaysia.

A few years ago, one of Imperium’s staff, Mike Mott, was persuading people to put their money into what was described as an ethical, green and financially rewarding teak plantation in Brazil. The spiel went like this: Global Forestry Investments (GFI) is a super-safe investment in a sustainable teak business called Belem Sky Plantation. It’s great for the environment and it’s yielding returns of 10 to 20 percent per year.

As the brochure explained: “Investors simply lease a plot on the timber plantation. The value of the investment and the return it will derive is based on the teak trees growing on it.

Specialist timber management companies lease the plots from the investors and manage the land.”

Mark Andrews, an Englishman based in Jakarta, invested his £20,000 private pension fund into GFI at the behest of Imperium. “They convinced me that it was a super-safe investment,” he says. He was told to expect 16 to 20 percent in annual returns.

Other financial advisers looked at GFI and warned that it should be avoided. But Imperium was adamant that it was a winner. When GFI failed to pay dividends, excuses were made about a poor season and difficulties with Brazilian banks.

GFI was liquidated in 2013 and remains under a criminal investigation by Britain’s Serious Fraud Office. The company’s founders, a couple of London-based scammers named Omari Bowers and Andrew Skeene, also ran a currency trading scheme called Global Forex and a Dubai real estate scheme called Middle East Investments.

Mark says he has not received a single word of apology from Imperium. “No one has kept me informed as to what is being

done about the loss of investment. Terrible behaviour all round. I am sure I will never see my money again, but I sure hope the people who perpetrated this scam get what’s coming to them.”

If Imperium didn’t know that GFI was an outright scam, then it was incredibly naive not to have conducted adequate due diligence.

Wine Auctions Another get-rich-quick scheme that proved to be a scam was a wine investment promoted in Jakarta by a company calling itself The Bottled Wealth Holdings (TBW). It targeted politicians and other affluent Indonesians, inviting them to an exclusive wine tasting event at The Plaza Office Tower, one of the city’s poshest premises.

As guests entered the venue on the 45th floor, they were greeted by well-dressed expatriates. A few tables of wines had been set up, mostly just Australian brands. The tasting soon turned out to be an “invitation” to invest in crates of wines that would be auctioned in Hong Kong for vast profits.

TBW claimed that top quality wines would be purchased cheaply from Australian and European vineyards, on behalf of investors, and then stored in Singapore, before being sold in Hong Kong, where rich mainland Chinese would happily spend big on classy wines.

The sales pitch included pointing out that TBW’s headquarters was at the luxurious One Raffles Quay office complex in Singapore. The implication was that only a legitimate company could afford such high-cost premises.

Investors, some of whom parted with up to $10,000 after being hounded by TBW’s pushy marketers, received a receipt of payment, a certificate of ownership and a “complimentary” bottle of Australian wine.

Months later, they were told their capital had automatically been re-invested to capitalize on a wine auction coinciding with Chinese New Year – to yield even better results.

A follow-up email promised cheques would be coming soon. They never came. The Jakarta office of TBW then closed and its once passionate staff stopped taking calls.

Calls to the Singapore office also went unanswered and emails were ignored.

If you do have a nest egg to invest, spread it across a few safe baskets and avoid unregistered companies. When financial planners do start making unsolicited calls, trying to “pencil you in” for a chat about green investments or wine auctions, politely tell them to go to hell. Or you may live to regret it.

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

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The Famous Café Owner of Eat Street Anael Audureau is a familiar face to the dedicated clientele of Café Bali, the popular restaurant on Eat Street known for its colonial comfort, consistently good food and stellar service. Under his management for the last decade, Café Bali has remained a favourite among expats and tourists alike.

BY K AREN DAVIS

What is your background? Where did you spend your early life?

My early years were spent in New Caledonia, so I developed a kinship with the island lifestyle and climate from an early age. At the age of eight I was in France, where I received my education and training in what was to be my profession in life. I was educated in all aspects of the restaurant business as I started at the bottom and worked my way up. My career started as a busboy at a well-known restaurant in Paris.

I went from busboy to waiter, then I was a bartender and finally management, where I ended up as head manager.

I then went to work in the South of France in St Tropez.

When did you first visit Bali?

Around the time we moved to France, my father came to live in Bali. So from the age of nine I made yearly visits to my father, which I very much looked forward to each year.

What was your first visit like at a young age? How did it change you?

I experienced a whole different world. Bali was still a very traditional, simple island. I knew the island life of New Caledonia, but nothing compared to the misty, magical beauty of this little island. I was most impressed by the open, friendly attitude of the Balinese, who at that time did not have all the modern concerns which are a part of all our lives now, such as cell phones and a different standard of living.

I was struck by the happiness and smiles the Balinese shared with everyone; the beauty they created in their everyday lives. It was a whole different world I had never experienced before and I still find the people to be friendly and happy, always smiling.

My mother used to tell me a funny story about when I returned after visiting Bali the first time. She said I simply went up to strangers in Paris with a big smile and started conversing. When I did not receive a positive response, I was so disappointed. My mother said she had to sit me down and explain to me the cultural differences that created such contrasting social values.

When did you and your family come to Bali to live?

My father called me in France in 2006 and asked if I would like to be the manager here at Café Bali. He had lived here for over 25 years and had been in the restaurant business during this time, bringing fine dining to Bali through several other venues along with his partners.

Was it a difficult decision, leaving a good job in Paris to come to a small island?

When I received the call, I called my wife and we both agreed immediately it was what we wanted to do. So it was an easy decision which took about five minutes to make! Having spent my early life in New Caledonia, I loved the sun and the island life. Every year I looked forward to my visits here, where people are so open and friendly. My wife and I were both ready to make a change and move here as soon as possible.

You had children as well at that time?

Yes, we arrived in Bali with a toddler and a nine-monthold baby. I met my wife during the time we both worked at the same restaurant, where I received my training in the restaurant business. When I met her, I knew immediately that this was my life partner. From Marseilles, she is half Algerian and half from Madagascar, so this sunny, warm lifestyle is in her blood! Now, our toddler is almost 18, and we had a third child here; who is 10 years old.

“Our original ‘core clientele’ has remained with us. Perhaps it is the interior design, which was purposefully designed to feel like home, with the small swimming pool and a mix of Javanese colonial and traditional Balinese touches.”

Was it difficult arriving here but not speaking either Indonesian or English?

I knew a little Bahasa Indonesia but no English. I decided to focus on learning Indonesian first as I wanted primarily to be able to communicate with our staff. It is important in a service business that our staff are happy. More than 50 percent of our staff have been with us over five years.

Oberoi road, or ‘Eat Street’, has changed a lot in the past decade since you arrived. How has this affected your clientele?

Our original ‘core clientele’ has remained with us. Perhaps it is the interior design, which was purposefully designed to feel like home, with the small swimming pool and a mix of Javanese colonial and traditional Balinese touches. We have been lucky to enjoy a large group of local expats who continue to frequent Café Bali. It is still a great place to run into old friends. Our menu also reflects their tastes, which run from Indian samosas, tekamaki rolls and Asian cuisine, along with western foods we love such as eggs Florentine and Greek salads. We offer a wide international mix of dishes so a group of people with varied tastes may all be satisfied.

Besides running the Café, how do you spend your time?

My time is divided between work and family. I love taking my children surfing, although I am not at all a surfer myself.

They love the beach and sports, which we do right here in Seminyak. A favourite retreat is Gili Meno. It is so quiet and peaceful. You can walk anywhere you want to go; no motorbikes or cars, it is a pleasure.

Do you feel Bali is a good place to raise children?

It is a wonderful environment for our children. There is a close French community we are very much a part of, but also the international community and the Balinese create a balance and life experience only found here. A network of people who have been here for one and two, even three generations makes up the expat community so it is akin to a small town, yet has all the benefits of city life, even down to the expensive educational options.

How do you envision the growth of Bali? Are your plans to remain here?

I am raising my children here and Bali is home for us. I do not see that changing. As far as how growth is handled, I believe all of us, including the Balinese, have become very aware of the consequences of rampant growth. People are becoming more responsible and realizing it is up to us to create the change we want to see. For instance, we have eliminated plastic straws and bags, replacing them with paper and a bag that is biodegradable. Each of us has a role to play in changing Bali to be cleaner and greener. It is not easy, but it is a global problem.

In the West you may not see the problems as visibly as we do here, but they have other, perhaps more serious problems such as chemicals in the water and chemtrails in the sky.

We cannot run away from the environmental problems; they are everywhere. We can just focus on what we can change around us and expand the changes from there.

I see Bali as an example on how to turn around our bad habits into positive change, such as using garbage to create energy. The answers are here. We must find ways to implement them. The magic is still here. As long as we respect nature and the culture and take part in it, there is hope for a better world.

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EXPAT OUTREACH WORTHY CAUSES

Kinara Indonesia Uses Startups to Bolster Livelihoods Early-stage social impact investor Kinara Indonesia shows why providing incubators for startups and young SMEs will help entrepreneurs make a difference.

BY CAR ANISSA DJATMIKO

The age of startups continues to take Indonesia and the rest of the world by storm, as everyone is expecting the next generation of Go-Jek and Tokopedia to arrive overnight. But in fact, the big innovators we see today in the archipelago took several years to climb to the top.

To that end, young companies in Indonesia are in need of more than just financial support if they are to succeed.

In 2011, Kinara Indonesia was built as an early-stage investment company and business incubator that not only supported startups with money, but also provided them with incubation facilities, consulting, business training and mentoring. As an incubator, it is the company’s job to develop capacity building programmes that will foster the success of new companies so they can thrive in the long term. The catch is: all startups under Kinara’s wing must give positive impact back to the society.

The company is run by four well-experienced people. Dondi Hananto is one of Kinara Indonesia’s co-founders, along with Michael Tampi and Dodong Cahyono. The team brings experience from the banking world, and specializes in spaces like microfinance, risk, and portfolio management. The company’s senior partner Fajar Anugerah managed projects in private and non-profit sectors for eight years before joining Kinara Indonesia.

“Our portfolio companies are not necessarily tech-focused, but they have to have a measurable livelihood impact”

But before any of that can happen, startups must go through a ‘dating phase’, where Kinara takes time to learn more about the applicant’s business. The investor will vet the cofounders and take time to evaluate strengths and weaknesses, and figure out if they match Kinara Indonesia’s vision and mission. So, it’s pretty much the same due diligence process as any other early-stage venture capital firm.

Speaking to Indonesia Expat, Hananto revealed that when Kinara Indonesia was built in 2011, equity investment in early-stage companies was still unpopular. Three years after its inception, the company partnered up with US-based venture capital firm Unitus Impact, an organization looking to invest in emerging markets like Indonesia, India, Vietnam and the Philippines. Similar to Kinara, Unitus Impact carries the mission to only invest in firms that will improve livelihoods in developing markets.

Today, Kinara stands as Unitus Impact’s representative in the archipelago. It helps the American firm with deal sourcing, due diligence and management for its local portfolio companies like Pandawa Putra Indonesia, an agriculture business that produces fertilizers and pesticides for farming; Hellomotion Academy, an animation school with over 900 graduates; Tikshirt, which aims to reintroduce batik in sophisticated ways; and Greeneration Indonesia, a social enterprise that seeks to reduce the use of plastic bags.

Since the partnership, the company has focused on a variety of sectors like agribusiness, travel, tourism, culinary, architecture, fashion and advertising. This, as it turns out, is also Kinara’s attempt to disprove the myth that venture

Dua Tangan Cukup

For startups looking to partner with Kinara Indonesia, they must choose one of the two types of funding schemes available. Number one is a short-term loan whereby startups will be supported with money, but must repay the amount plus interest. The second option is that entrepreneurs can take funding from Kinara in exchange for an ownership percentage of the company.

capitalists are only interested in tech startups. “Our portfolio companies are not necessarily tech-focused, but they have to have a measurable livelihood impact,” says Hananto.

In the agribusiness sector, for example, Hananto is seeing more business opportunities for higher production levels for farmers, which can be achieved by increasing the area of productive land and yield. “[The number of ] smallholder farmers owning less than two hectares [of productive land], and the projected need of domestic food supply show a huge discrepancy from current production levels. At a micro level, we can see comparisons of yield per hectare, where Indonesian farmer productivity is lower than in neighbouring countries,” explains Hananto.

Kinara Indonesia believes that the investments it makes will help the growth of the portfolio companies, but also help ‘the working poor’ of Southeast Asia. Kinara’s companies are meant to become more sustainable as they pass the early stages of development. Before getting into bed with Kinara Indonesia, applicant companies must fulfil the requirements of being a new business with less than two years of operation and limited financial backing.

Via various forms of assistance, incubators like Kinara want to take on the role of helping new companies evolve.

Entrepreneurs will learn new skills that should improve their chances of creating more sustainable ventures. With this kind of system in place, early-stage investment companies and incubators will hopefully take startup culture to the next level in emerging economies like Indonesia.

For more information, please visit www.kinaraindonesia.com

Actions From Across The Archipelago

Desalination to End Water Crisis in South Sulawesi The small island of Madu in South Sulawesi is suffering from a water crisis.

Not many people in Indonesia are aware of Madu, an island with a small population of just over 2,500. Today, the remote island faces the challenge of having limited access to transportation, which in turn prevents Madu from growing its economy.

One of the implications related to this issue is a water crisis.

The people of Madu, particularly those living in the village of Onesatonde, find it difficult to get clean water as they rely on a local well. The closest alternative well is located about 100 metres away, although locals must queue here for at least six hours before finally getting their family’s water. Worse yet, the well water that locals have been drinking is not entirely clean, as discovered by recent tests.

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As a solution, the people of Madu need what’s known as ‘desalination’, a process that makes water drinkable by removing dissolved salts that are harmful if consumed.

This method has been used worldwide in places where droughts are common.

If Madu is furnished with the right technology, locals will at least no longer have to worry about whether they are consuming clean water. To make this happen, a community called Badan Wakaf Al Quran is asking for your help to join its crowd funding campaign.

To help the people of Madu solve this water crisis, please make your donation to the following page: https://m.kitabisa.com/bantuwargapulaumadu

MRCCC Siloam Hospitals Semanggi Widens Reach by Opening New Wards Jakarta MRCCC Siloam Hospitals Semanggi announced the opening of a new hospital ward for mothers and children on the building’s 32nd floor. This makes MRCCC one of the most comprehensive medical service facilities and providers in the city, says the company. To date, MRCCC has more than 11,000 patient visits per month, with approximately 1,200 maternity and children's cases being handled by more than 125 general practitioners and specialists. The ward is equipped with everything from labour rooms and delivery suites to in-patient rooms with modern designs that overlook Jakarta’s SCBD area.

Apart from the mothers' and children's ward, MRCCC has also launched a VIP ward on the 33rd floor. MRCC built the ward with world-class healthcare in mind, and patients can expect to get a more tranquil environment, making it ideal for healing.

Keyaki Japanese Restaurant Launches New Menu

BAZAAR ART Jakarta Goes Off Without a Hitch Jakarta With the conclusion of a four-day celebration at the Ritz Carlton’s Grand Ballroom at Pacific Place in Jakarta, BAZAAR ART Jakarta 2016 once again managed to accomplish its mission of promoting Indonesia as the art hub of Southeast Asia. The event attracted a global audience by engaging both local and international galleries in its programme.

This year’s BAZAAR ART Jakarta managed to showcase 2,000 artworks from 42 local

and international galleries. 45,173 visitors came to the venue and sales reached Rp.104 billion (US$7.9 million), a significant increase from the year before.

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As organizer of the event for eight years running, Harper’s Bazaar says it is committed to improving the first and biggest art fair in Indonesia going forward.

The company hopes it can be the nation’s “pride and joy” for years to come.

Australian Independent School Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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good communication, collaboration skills and creativity. AIS adopts the Australian method of teaching which relies on an interactive approach and accordingly encourages students to actively participate, develop their self-esteem and effective communication skills in a bid to prepare students to become problem solvers, leaders, and inventors in the future.

The Australian Independent School (AIS) has just celebrated its 20th anniversary and is even more committed to providing the best education quality for both local and foreign citizens of Indonesia. For this year’s anniversary, the school is taking the theme of imagination, inspiration and inclusion. As part of the celebration held in Anniversary Fair – which took place at AIS Kemang – the school exhibited a 3D museum made by artist Ashtwo, 60 pop up store booths, music performances, games for children, as well a fireworks display to conclude the event.

Founder of AIS Penny Robertson spoke out on the school’s main philosophy during the event’s opening ceremony. “AIS focuses on developing students’ potentials, both academically and personally. Every student has the opportunity, and freedom to gain full support from all parts of AIS. Training and professional development training will always be held for instructors to also keep up with the latest trends in education and personal skills,” she said.

The theme of imagination, inspiration and inclusion was selected based on the need for education in the future, where students are expected to excel in four areas, which are critical thinking,

Aside from the anniversary, the event was also associated with a charity programme which supported local schools to renovate their buildings and renew their facilities.

Jakarta Ramsay Health Care Indonesia’s Premier Jatinegara and Premier Bintaro hospitals recently invited journalists to attend a gathering. Aside from maintaining a healthy relationship with the press, the event was also held to increase awareness about health issues and update people on the latest news from the medical world.

The event featured two key speakers, pediatric orthopedics specialist Dr. Aryadi Kurniawan and Dr. Harmantya from the Spine Center at Hospital Premier Bintaro. The speakers came

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together to discuss orthopedic updates in procedures like that for clubfoot and minimally invasive spine surgery. They also covered a new surgery technique called Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression.

Both hospitals joined Ramsay Health Care Indonesia as part of the Ramsay Health Care Group in Australia, a massive hospital conglomerate which owns more than 200 hospitals all over the world.

All of the affiliated hospitals in Ramsay Health Care Indonesia have received international accreditation from the US.

Sari Pan Pacific Jakarta’s renowned Japanese restaurant Keyaki recently introduced a new set of dishes, specialized with a wider variety of vegetables.

Introduced by Executive Japanese Chef Masami Okamoto, who has been working at Keyaki Japanese Restaurant for two years, the signature dishes from the new menu include Teppanyaki Course, which has three choices of Hanamizuku, Nadeshiko and Ajisai, each consisting of small appetizers, soup of the day, seafood salad, vegetables, different main courses, rice, miso soup and dessert.

In addition to the Teppanyaki Course, Keyaki also presents Yasai Sushi Moriawase, which includes six variants of sushi and six pieces of sushi rolls, tempura ice cream, and more. Aside from the a la carte menu, Keyaki offers a lunch buffet every Saturday and Sunday. With Rp/299,000 per person guests can enjoy a smorgasbord of authentic Japanese cuisine.

Samali Hotels & Resorts Opens Third Allium Hotel in Cepu Central Java Samali Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce one of its most exciting openings in recent years, the Allium Cepu Hotel in Central Java. The Allium Hotel brand is part of the four-star hotel collection. Allium Cepu Hotel became the fourth hotel owned and managed by Samali Hotels & Resorts.

The chain has been adding colour to the hospitality industry in Indonesia for the past five years. Other hotels currently in operation include Hotel Ammi Cepu, Allium Batam Hotel and Allium Tangerang Hotel.

According to Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing Fiskarani Sugandi, Samali Hotels & Resorts has become a part of the business and economic development in the area. The launch of the hotel has built-in support from the government’s programme to develop the oil and gas industry in Cepu. In the future, Samali Hotels & Resorts will open more hotels in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya and other cities in Indonesia. issue 174 Indonesia expat

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JAKARTA networking

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

Vico Magistretti: A Travelling Archive 9 September – 7 October 2016 The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute Jakarta presents the unique exhibition Vico Magistretti: A Travelling Archive. The exhibition will invite guests to enter Magistretti’s world of art by recreating the exhibition space into the artist’s studio in Milan. The walls will be covered by pin boards, full of samples of his favourite paper materials, sketches drawn on newspaper pages, drawings made for him by his grandchildren, letters, correspondence w ith friends a nd c ol le ag ue s, a nd fa m i ly photographs. Thanks to this layout, the exhibition will be focusing on two things: creativity and the origin and creation of the products. The exhibition will take place at the Italian Cultural Institute Jakar ta . For more information please visit www. iicjakarta.esteri.it 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 including music, dance and theatre. This year, the festival

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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

Dramaturgy Public Lecture: Peter Eckersall 23 October 2016 Peter Eckersall is coming to Jakarta to discuss ‘dramaturgy’.

Eckersall is a professor who teaches Asian Theatre at City University of New York (CUNY) and for this workshop he will introduce the idea of applying dramaturgical thinking to both Indonesian arts practitioners and those interested in learning the method. The public lecture is held by Arts Summit Indonesia, a festival that includes workshops and international arts events. The event will start at 4pm at Dia. Lo.Gue. For more information please visit http://bit.ly/2ca5eb5 sports

Retro Run 18 September 2016 RetroRun 2016 is the first charity r un where par ticipant s w ill experience backward running.

Runners will travel through 3.5km dressed in 70s–90s costumes.

Runners with the best outfits will stand a chance of winning a prize.

For those who are interested in partaking in the Retro Run, you have to be in good health and be at least 13 years of age (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). The cost of registration is Rp.300,000.

For more information please visit https://www.kiostix.com/events/ details/1065-retro-run-2016.tix

this September. Its first lecture will kick off with author Julia Suryakusuma who has written several books including Julia’s Jihad: Tales of the Politically, Sexually and Religiously Incorrect.

Living in the Chaos of the Biggest Muslim Democracy. The lecture will discuss the issue of identity crisis which could be holding I ndone s i a b a c k . T he e v ent will take place at the Erasmus Huis Auditor ium. For more information please visit http:// www.heritagejkt.org/lectures/ evening-lec t ure s (St udent s: Rp.30,000 | Public: Rp.50,000) music

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Morrissey Live in Jakarta 12 October 2016

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Mor r i s sey i s per for m i ng i n Jakarta this October! The former frontman of English rock band The Smiths will be taking over Asia, Australia and the US in an international tour. The band, who came to prominence as indie artists, were together for five years before Morrissey went on his solo career. Since then, he has recorded 12 solo albums, three of which landed number one on the UK charts. Morrissey will hit the stage at Senayan Golf Driving Range.

For more information please visit http://bit.ly/2c5CX2u

18th International Conference on Sport Science and Sports Engineering 13 – 14 October 2016

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.

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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

Clean Up Jakarta Day 16 October 2016 Annual volunteering event Clean Up Jakarta Day returns for its fourth time this October in a

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

BANYUWANGI 2nd Miniking Film Week 8 – 15 October 2016 The second annual Miniking Film Week will be inviting short film lovers to join a Screening & Discussion, Programming and Workshop Short Film Festival.

The international event will be held in several different areas where a selected number of both local and international films will be displayed. From Indonesia, the festival will be showcasing 15 programmes to be included in the session ‘Indonesia Raja 2016’.

The festival is open to volunteers who wish to partake in this rare opportunity, receive a certificate of participation and the invitation to join the opening brunch. For more information please visit minikino.org

Celebrating Murni Art and Exhibition 16 July – 18 September 2016

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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).

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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,

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, 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

MesaStila Peaks Challenge 2016 8–9 October 2016 The MesaStila Challenge is an exciting event especially for those who are up for an off-road running race of approximately 13 to 21 km.

Participants of this race will climb up to five mountains, including Mount Andong, Mount Merbabu, Mount Merapi, Mount Telomoyo and Mount Gilipetung. Athletes, local community, and spor ts enthusiasts all over Indonesia are expected to participate in this 6 th annual running event that is also associated with a charity programme. For more information please visit http:// mesastila.fonesport.com

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