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How Investors Minimize Risk in Indonesia Komodo Island: Trouble in Paradise Coping with Shady Landlords in the Archipelago

E-KTP A COLOSSAL CORRUPTION CASE

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Jakarta's average air quality worse than Beijing So what can you do about it? More than you think, using simple air monitoring and cleaning tools for your home.

Ask any expat about the biggest challenges of living in Jakarta and bad air quality often comes up. You've seen the smoke belching from buses, trucks and motorcycles. You have likely experienced thick, putrid smoke from incinerators wafting through your neighbourhood. And you've probably wondered why locals are burning their trash on the street.

Over the course of a year, Jakarta has more days than Beijing rated 'unhealthy' using the internationally recognised Air Quality Index, or AQI. While Beijing does have spikes of hazardous air quality - those are the crisis days you hear about on the news - for much of the year, it enjoys acceptably clean air.

Air Quality Index Levels of Health Concern

Numerical Value

Meaning

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk

Good

0 to 50

Moderate

51 to 100

Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

101 to 150

Members of sensitive groups (i.e., people with lung disease, older adults, and children) may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.

Unhealthy

151 to 200

Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Very Unhealthy

201 to 300

Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.

Hazardous

301 to 500

Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.

Jakarta, on the other hand, has consistently bad air quality. In a sample of more than 240 days in 2016 where data was available, Jakarta had more days of 100+ AQI than Beijing.

Most major cities in the Western world aim for an AQI rating of less than 50.

Anything over AQI 100 is unhealthy for sensitive groups, including the young, the elderly, or people who have respiratory problems. For Jakarta, the AQI is regularly above 150, a level that would consititute a public health emergency in the West.

So what can you do about it?

KNOW YOUR AIR: The first step is to measure the air quality inside your own home. It comes as a shock to many people to see that the air inside their home is often as bad as outside. Many houses in Jakarta are not properly sealed and air conditioning units are not properly maintained. As a result, air pollution from outside gets into your home, including your bedrooms. Over time, this can have terrible health impacts for you and your family, including an increased risk of miscarriage and lung disease.

You can use tools like the Laser Egg to give an instant and highly accurate AQI reading. It's available in Indonesia for Rp.950,000. The Laser Egg is small, portable and Wi-Fi connected. It runs on a battery that is chargeable via an included USB cable. It's been called the world's leading smart air quality monitor and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, CNN and the BBC. CLEAN YOUR AIR: While you cannot change the air outside, you can at least improve the air quality inside your home. There are many air purifiers on the market and they all do essentially the same thing: remove dangerous particles from your environment using a simple fan and filter mounted in a box.

Origins Technology, the makers of the Laser Egg, also created the OxyBox, a powerful and fast-acting air filter that will clean rooms up to 60m2. Within 30 minutes, you can lower the AQI from a dangerous 150+ down to 12, an AQI that's as clean as the air in the Swiss Alps.

So yes, Jakarta's air quality is bad by any standard and a hazard to your health, but you can take charge of your environment and breathe easy in your own home.

For more information on the Laser Egg and OxyBox, visit originstech.com.

The Laser Egg is currently on sale at Rp. 950,000. The OxyBox retails at Rp. 6,950,000 complete with a set of HEPA and Charcoal filters that require changing only once a year. Both products are available for sale in Indonesia on Tokopedia or for direct orders, WhatsApp 08111-737-775

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FEATURE STORY E-KTP: One Identification Card, Big-Time Corruption

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BUSINESS An Investor's Guide: How to Minimize Risk in Indonesia

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BUSINESS PROFILE Success is Passion Peppered with Sacrifice and Drama

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LISTS Eight Great Coworking Spaces for Digital Nomads in Jakarta and Bali

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FOOD AND DRINK Atta Boy, Attarine!

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TRAVEL Trouble in Paradise: Komodo Island, Tourism and Conservation

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NEWS FROM THE ARCHIPELAGO

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SCAMS IN THE CITY Elaborate Blackjack Scam Targets Unwary Expats

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INFO FOR EXPATS What to Watch OUt for When Renting Property in Indonesia

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REVIEW A Long Road to Bali's Hidden Gem: Menjangan Dynasty Resort

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VIEWPOINTS Why People from Around the World Want to Retire in Bali

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WORTHY CAUSES Dancing in a Foreign Land

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As many of you know, Indonesia is still a young republic with many challenges ahead. You and I are here during a moment in time when the decisions the country makes today will have far-reaching implications about the country it will grow into one day. As a developing nation and emerging market, its growth in economic strength, and therefore political muscle, will be the deciding factor for how the region takes its place on the global stage. With these things in mind and more, the archipelago badly needs to work out its corruption issues if it hopes to thrive. I’m not the first to say it: for Indonesia, the time really is now or never.

In this issue, veteran journalist Jeff Hutton does a deep dive on the country’s colossal e-KTP corruption scandal. One of the most significant cases of fraud in Indonesian history, the debacle is one that affects every local aged 17 or older. Relevant to expats, it illuminates just how far self-interested and powerful parties in the capital are willing to go. Meanwhile, our editors take a look at how foreign investors can methodically mitigate risk in Indonesia.

Nadya Joy Gozon Ador catches up with a businessman who supplies high profile hotels in Indonesia. She also gives expats a heads up on what red flags to look out for when renting property. Sharon Hambali gives us a handy list of coworking spaces in both Jakarta and Bali, while the Clandestine Critic puts out an honest review of Attarine in South Jakarta. Roving writer Grace Susetyo reports trouble in paradise on Komodo Island and Kenneth Yeung takes us into the world of illegal card games in Bali, where the newcomer gets conned. enjoy the stories!

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Indonesia Expat would like to offer its apologies to several schools that were not named in one of our recent articles titled “A Shortlist of Indonesia’s Best International Schools”, which appeared in a recent issue on education in the archipelago. When the list was written, the editorial team did the best it could to represent a variety of international schools in the country, while also trying to provide enough information for the readers and still adhere to page length restrictions for the printed magazine. Please note that the web version of the article has been updated with more entries.

We admit that the schools chosen for the article were done so in a rather arbitrary manner. Therefore, the title with the word “best” in it may seem a bit misleading to many readers. For this, we would like to say sorry for leaving certain names out. We will try to improve next time.

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E-KTP

ONE IDENTIFICATION CARD,

BIG-TIME CORRUPTION

By Jeff Hutton Back in October, Fikrul Hanif, a history professor at a teacher’s college in Padang, West Sumatra, trudged to his local district office to renew his resident ID. He was expecting to get the revamped electronic version – one that promised to be harder to duplicate, easier to update and with fewer run-ins with crooked government workers. Instead he was sent to another office to pick up a letter that was in effect an IOU. “They didn’t have the plastic cards,” the 37-year-old explained. “I must wait months and months.”

Chances are he will need to wait longer still. Indonesia is in the grips of a Rp.2.6 trillion (US$195 million) scandal involving the revamp of the country’s residential IDs. Though not Indonesia’s biggest potential theft of public funds, the affair packs the biggest punch. It touches the lives of every Indonesian adult and underscores that some elites are more interested in serving themselves than the public.

“It’s not the amount of money, it’s the impact,” said Adnan Husodo, a coordinator with Indonesia Corruption Watch. “This impacts every citizen.”

At the heart of the issue is a sky-blue, wallet-sized ID. Known as a KTP, short for kartu tanda penduduk, the national identification card is a must-carry for every Indonesian aged 17 and above.

Back in 2009, the government of the previous president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono wanted to put the whole service online to streamline getting one and keeping them up-to-date. Known as e-KTP, the revamped cards would be harder for fraudsters and tax evaders to duplicate.

Indonesia’s Parliament budgeted about Rp.5.2 trillion, after tax, for a new system that would make renewals a thing of the past. Under the new system, one ID number would follow the holder for life. Address updates and other changes could also be done online.

It didn’t happen.

Instead, according to KPK allegations made in March, roughly half the budgeted amount was stolen. The rollout was haphazard. The cards are easy enough to get in the bigger cities on Java, especially around Jakarta, but less so in further flung places of the archipelago.

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themselves that replaced the laminated originals were so flimsy that they disintegrated well before their expiry. A nuisance anywhere, but in Indonesia an expensive problem if like many, the holder has moved to the big city for work.

The administration of President Joko Widodo yanked the e-KTP contract from the original consortium charged with delivering the service. A second bidding process failed to attract sufficient interest in 2016.

Home Affairs Minister Tjahjo Kumolo has said a new consortium will secure the contract by next month.

“Corruption here is like a vicious circle,” said Fikrul. “It’s like the public domain is just a meal for government officials.”

Roughly 4.5 million people are like Fikrul. They have no card but instead a government-issued letter stating they are entitled to one – at some point.

As for benefits of the revamped cards? Online updates are unavailable and renewals are still mandatory every five years. In many cases, the plastic cards

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E-KTP Documents

But an extensive investigation from the country’s graft watchdog, the KPK, promises to put a wide number of officials on diets.

In early March, the KPK said it is following up on a list of 38 names, so far, including current and former cabinet ministers and the speaker of Parliament for taking kickbacks from the programme. That list may grow to as many as 70 in the coming months, the KPK has said.

In the KPK’s sites are potentially the current law and human rights minister, Yasonna Laoly, and Parliament’s speaker, Golkar’s chairman, Setya Novanto. Gamawan Fauzi, the former home affairs minister overseeing the development and contracting

“Parliament budgeted about Rp.5.2 trillion, after tax, for a new system that would make renewals a thing of the past. Under the new system, one ID number would follow the holder for life. Address updates and other changes could be done online. It didn’t happen.”

KPK (Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission)

of the e-KTP initiative also faces an investigation. The men and the other 35 have not been charged with any crimes yet, though two mid-ranking officials from the ministry of home affairs are already facing trial.

Setya Novanto

Even so, announcing that the senior officials were targets of the investigation tightens the noose in the eye of the public, Husodo said.

Novanto is an interesting example. He may face another challenge to his party leadership and, as a consequence, his position as speaker. In November of 2015, he was alleged to have attempted to extort shares from the Indonesian unit of mining giant Freeport, forcing him to give up his seat, which he resumed a year later. While his connections may help him avoid another sacking – at least for now – there is no denying that the world of Indonesian politics shifted on its axis this month.

Coming a month before Jakarta returns to the polls in a runoff election for governor, the issue of corruption promises to be the big galvanizing issue – a boon to reformers such as Jakarta Governor Basuki Purnama.

Gamawan Fauzi

Better known as Ahok, the governor has faced blasphemy charges for allegedly insulting the Quran in late September of 2016. Religious conservatives have made much of the charges to oppose his candidacy. In early December, at least half a million filled the streets in what was thought to be the country’s biggest ever rallies.

But Ahok, who served on the parliamentary committee that provided funding for the e-KTP, is on the record as opposing the plan because of the potential for abuse. Golkar officials campaigned to have the ethnic-Chinese Christian thrown off the committee for making waves, according to the weekly newsletter Reformasi. He left Parliament in 2011 to be Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo’s running mate for Jakarta governor. That suggests, according to the Reformasi report, Ahok left Parliament before the kickbacks were distributed.

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What’s more, given the sheer size of the potential charge sheet and the names on it, the snowballing scandal will be a news staple for the rest of Jokowi’s five-year term in office. Corruption may well be the defining issue when voters elect their president in 2019.

The question remains whether the KPK will be able to carry the case and catch so many big fish all in one go.

Two years ago, the KPK nearly came undone when it levelled corruption charges aimed at derailing Jokowi’s then-nominee for police chief Budi Gunawan.

Though successful, the KPK was unprepared for the backlash. The resulting tit-for-tat war saw most senior investigators in jail and forced the KPK to back down.

It also faces challenges from Parliament to water down its authority to independently investigate and prosecute corruption cases. Facing down the threat will hinge on support from the president, something Jokowi has been surprisingly slow to offer in the past.

But nothing wins support like success. The KPK says it’s more prepared this time to avoid a repeat of the Gunawan case. It has interviewed more than 280 witnesses over three years. Agus Rahardjo, KPK’s chairman, said his agency is going for the small fry officials first to build momentum as it moves up the food chain.

There’s reason for optimism. Since the KPK’s inception in 2002 it has won convictions for all of the 608 cases it has brought to trial – a total that excludes Gunawan.

Husodo says that the spectre of the KPK confronting the country’s most powerful is both inspiring and dispiriting. By all accounts, the agency has been a success, but it is achingly alone in the struggle against Indonesia’s epidemic of graft.

“The public trusts the KPK but this is the weakness of Indonesia,” says Husodo. “The KPK wants to fight corruption, our politicians don’t.”

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An Investor’s Guide: How to Minimize Risk in Indonesia For global investors, there is a whole host of issues that make Indonesia seem like a risky bet. The country has a growing but still fragile economy, infused with a dose of political uncertainty and an amorphous regulatory environment, where mandates are ever-changing and the rule of law is often a smoke screen.

By Leighton Cosseboom IN OTHER WORDS, Indonesia’s business landscape lacks transparency and the legal system is more corrupt than most other places in the world.

This makes it a less than ideal place to invest if you are a foreign business or individual.

According to local law firm Loys & Co, the important rules can be either scattered in diverse regulations or not yet regulated. Further, new laws introduced are most often not being subsequently complemented with the publication of the proper details in a timely fashion.

This time gap makes it difficult to enforce laws with efficiency. The absence of clear rules creates the practice of applying unwritten policies and administrative discretion by authorities. From a conservative investor’s perspective, this likely makes Indonesia tainted goods. The issues add up and potential risks skyrocket.

With this in mind, there are still undaunted global investors looking to follow the road less travelled in Indonesia. Those looking to enter and do business in the archipelago need to mitigate pitfalls by implementing a proper strategy, positioning themselves to effectively manage a crisis and making sure their assets are not open to regulatory dangers.

Protect your people

First things first. Your company’s employees need to be protected. If you want them to focus on the all-important task of running the business, you’ll need to make sure that they aren’t instead concerning themselves with the legality of working for you or other security-related risks. For both foreign and local employees, business owners need to ensure the company is looking after their interests, including their dependents.

When employing expats, these assurances will come in the form of permits and visas for the employees and their families. It can also include providing housing and transport accommodations. Make sure your office is okay for commercial use and leased legally for that purpose. Also make sure your team members are aware of your policy in the event of a ‘wild card’

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incident such as Immigration raiding your office in search of a payoff.

Make sure your team can produce their legal documents if asked. For locals, it’s always best to carry out background checks as well. This may be able help you spot potential conflicts of interest and perhaps even reveal the intent to commit corporate espionage on behalf of a competitor.

Wirking with a third party agency or consultant may be advised for companies doing business for the first time in Indonesia.

Secure your tech and information

Your company’s information will need to be protected and only shared with parties who need to know. The odds are that you will be on a first-name basis with your competitors in the local market. Due to the dynamics of Indonesia’s business culture, information about companies is sometimes bought and sold illegally.

This is something that may happen back home, but which is likely not as pervasive as it is in Southeast Asia.

Clerks may accept cash or incentives from third parties in exchange for your company’s trade secrets or inside information. Often this is in digital form, with information being passed via email or other web sharing tools.

Have a system in place to make sure that your data won’t be leaked. If it is leaked, make sure you are able to easily identify the source of the problem.

Make sure your IT department can monitor what’s going on within your network and make sure sensitive information can’t be accessed easily.

Also make sure your network is not vulnerable to being hacked from the outside, as in recent years, much of the world’s cyber attacks have originated in Indonesia.

Guard your property and get insurance

“Companies involved in the storage, distribution or manufacturing of product are also faced with ongoing theft of product from their facilities.

In some cases, particularly where the company may experience labour related disputes, the threat may then arise in the form of criminal damage, sabotage or arson,” writes Nick Duder of risk management firm Hill & Associates in Jakarta.

He added, “Dissatisfied employees or managers with a more entrepreneurial approach may undertake to compete with their existing employer and decide to set up or support a parallel

“In sometimes unreliable and hostile markets like Indonesia, the importance of choosing local partners and vendors wisely cannot be overstated.”

operation and as such steal or divert raw materials or compete through producing an imitation or counterfeit product.

Duder advises investors and company owners to make sure you’ve got the right insurance coverage. This may include site-specific threat assessments at the locations where the company intends to set up shop.

Vet your partners and vendors thoroughly

In sometimes unreliable and hostile markets like Indonesia, the importance of choosing local partners and vendors wisely cannot be overstated.

Loys & Co advises studying up on how the laws operate in Indonesia (relevant to your business) by performing a preinvestment investigation on the legal structure. The intention of this exercise is to get accurate information about the local legal environment and become acquainted with it so that investors are able to put in place an optimal legal structure for investment protection.

The best way to do this is by retaining professional support from consulting firms (legal and accounting) with deep local insights and experience.

Additionally, a local Indonesian partner can assist in navigating the complex and tangled bureaucratic web of rules and also deal with the Indonesian government directly. They can also provide investor insights into Indonesia’s business culture that you’ll ultimately find invaluable.

Choosing an unsuitable business partner may be a recipe for disaster in places like Indonesia. Incoming foreign investors and business owners need to take the due diligence process seriously when it comes to things like background checks, insisting on financial standings disclosures, understanding the reputation of the potential partner and more.

This is true in most markets, but in Indonesia, carrying out due diligence properly may end up being one of the most important things a foreign-owned company can do.

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SUCCESS IS PASSION PEPPERED WITH SACRIFICE AND DRAMA

By Nadya Joy Ador director believes that the secret to this is “putting our customers first, providing well-trained staff in following perfect item solutions and committing ourselves to continually improving our service and product selection.” For Secci, the company is clearly a labour of love.

Raised in a family largely involved in the hospitality sector and blessed to have travelled the world at a young age, Roberto Secci has been amazed with this line of business for as long as he can remember.

With the tagline “Your Hospitality Partner,” RNK Incontro Indonesia claims to be the country’s best and most reliable purveyor of supplies for hotels, restaurants, clubs and other hospitality chains. It sells everything from tableware to industrialgrade kitchen appliances and in-room accessories like bathrobes and bed sheets.

Basically, if a hotel in Indonesia has it, RNK Incontro may be the supplier behind it.

But apart from his love story with RNK Incontro Indonesia, Secci owes more to fate when he first came to Indonesia in 2009 and immediately knew he’d soon be calling it home. He married his best friend, whom he met in Shanghai, and they decided to settle in her hometown of Jakarta.

The husband-wife tandem knew they wanted to start a business together in the local hospitality sector. The couple decided to pursue a distribution business for hospitality products. Hence, the birth of RNK Incontro Indonesia.

The firm aims to listen and understand its clients, explained Secci. It looks to first get a solid grasp of a hospitality venue’s needs. From there, it shoots to procure and provide all the goods the client needs on site, and sometimes additional things they didn’t even know they might need.

Secci admitted it wasn’t all glory, fame and victory in the beginning. He and his wife have had their fair share of failures, sacrifices and drama.

“We have always aimed to be known as the most transparent and reliable supplier in the market,” Secci added. “That has probably given us the boost in terms of ideals set for our business mission – and I must say that it really worked and is still working.”

“We had a tough start. And even up to this moment, being the newest in the market, we still experience some sorts of ‘bullying’ as competitors underestimate our capacity to compete and our credibility gets questioned every now and then.”

As an Italian, Secci remains passionate about the business’s commitment to being second to none in customer service.

While it’s always easier said than done, the RNK Incontro sales and marketing

Indonesia Plans to Up Its Game as a Ceramics Producer

Rather than focusing on the negativities, however, the Italian businessman decided to stay professional and play by the rules of the game. He wanted to keep in mind

now planning to increase its ceramics production by taking steps to improve the local industry’s structure and quality of human resources, as well as focusing on technological innovations through research and development.

“If we can reach 100 percent production capacity, we will be the world’s fourthlargest ceramics producer,” said Hartanto as reported by The Jakarta Post.

The government is determined to compete in the international market of ceramics by increasing the national production capacity.

Industry Minister Airlangga Hartanto recently claimed that Indonesia has competitive advantages in the ceramics industry due to its wealth of natural resources.

That said, Indonesia’s ceramics consumption is still low compared to other nations in Southeast Asia.

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In 2016, Indonesia reached 230 million square metres of its ceramics production, which is equivalent to 60 percent of the predicted total capacity of 580 million square metres.

Around 87 percent of total production in 2016 was allocated to the domestic market. The rest was exported to countries across Asia, Europe and America.

With a plan to prioritize the ceramics industry, the Industry Ministry also expects a decrease in industrial gas prices in order to support production in the long run.

Indonesia Needs US$70 Billion to Cover Infrastructure Budget The government is currently in need of alternative funding sources to support its infrastructure projects.

The deputy for infrastructure of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) recently revealed that the nation needs around US$50 billion to cover the infrastructure budget gap and US$70 billion to support its infrastructure development as a whole.

According to Deputy Wismana Adi Suryabrata, the government must figure out ways to find alternative funding sources, such as working together with private firms. The government is no longer capable of covering the infrastructure budget on its own.

“The government must optimize the role of the private sector, particularly in capital investment,” Wismana said as quoted by Tempo.

In addition, the government can’t always rely on bank loans. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) vice president Bambang Susantono said, “The overall funds from banks would only make up 2.5 percent of financial needs for infrastructure.”

The ADB is determined to disburse US$2 billion in annual loans to Indonesia until 2019. The funding will support a number of projects and developments, which include energy, dams and irrigation systems.

However, the government requires US$1.7 trillion to annually finance the infrastructure push if it hopes to succeed, according to Susantono.

"The funds are key to keeping the economic growth momentum, eradicating poverty and achieving climate goals," said the ADB vice president.

Nadya Joy Ador is a Philippines-based journalist and editor for Content Collision. She routinely covers business, news, and human interest topics. For more information, please visit www.ContentCollision.co

“People respond positively too when you are straightforward from day one. It gives them the idea that you’re honest and credible, so they trust you.” that client satisfaction is at the heart of the business.

The director is enthusiastic about the market outlook for the hospitality sector in Indonesia. “The ongoing infrastructure development strategies of the government provide a positive outlook for tourism in the country. Locals are exploring their homeland more, and neighbouring Asian countries are seeing this as an excellent sign to map out some business plans with Indonesia,” said Secci.

The entrepreneur is also looking forward to the upcoming 2018 ASEAN Games, as they are expected to bring in fresh opportunities to win more clients and vendors.

When asked about RNK Incontro Indonesia’s unique value proposition, Secci was quick to say: “Quality. We focus on quality and durable products. One of the challenges that we try to overcome and streamline the process on is the ability to let our local clientele understand that quality is not something that should be taken for granted.”

He added, “Acquiring the right products in the beginning will give them the biggest market advantage they will need for the business in the long run.”

For investors, foreigners and local entrepreneurs looking to get into the hospitality supplies game in Indonesia, Secci advises them to be extra careful and not too easily trust anyone right away.

“Get an in-depth understanding of the business and the existing regulations of the government. Make sure to take care of every single detail of it so as not to overlook anything. People respond positively too when you are straightforward from day one. It gives them the idea that you’re honest and credible, so they trust you.”

According to Secci, his business in Indonesia was born from a dream realized through a tough path of sacrifice and drama. “But when you put your heart in the business and stay honest and transparent, everything will eventually turn out fine,” he added.

To get in touch with Roberto, email: roberto.secci@rnkincontro.net

Indonesia and Mexico Plan to Strengthen Tourism Ties National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia and the Mexican government are working out ways to build closer cooperation in a bid to provide more business opportunities within the local tourism sector.

The Mexican Ambassador Federico Salas recently said that a cooperation between Indonesia and Mexico will benefit the tourism scenes in both nations.

“We will continue to support efforts to increase cooperation between Garuda Indonesia and the government of Mexico, particularly in terms of improving the tourism sector in the two countries,” said Salas while visiting the headquarters of Garuda Indonesia, as reported by Jakarta Globe.

Meanwhile, Garuda Indonesia President Director M. Arif Wibowo revealed that

the airline is keen on opening new possibilities for strategic cooperation.

“As we have done this before with other countries’ tourism agencies, this joint promotion programme has been proven to have a positive impact on tourism development and aviation, as well as increasing market share for the carrier,” Wibowo added.

Garuda Indonesia has also announced a codeshare partnership deal with Aeromexico in order to optimize both nation’s regional markets. The deal allows passengers to more easily travel between two countries on Garuda Indonesia and Aeromexico with tickets issued by the partner airlines respectively.

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Eight Great Coworking Spaces for Digital Nomads in Jakarta and Bali

By Sharon Hambali Recent trends show people’s increasing desire to work from the comfort of their homes instead of being holed up in an office building from nine to five.

Experts and entrepreneurs in Bali and Jakarta have picked up on this, and while not everyone can work from home for various reasons – perhaps for some, it’s just too easy to take a nap during working hours – comfortable alternatives to traditional office spaces have emerged.

“If you fancy yourself a ‘digital nomad’ in Bali or Jakarta, then you would do well to familiarize yourself with these coworking spaces.”

If you fancy yourself a ‘digital nomad’ in Bali or Jakarta, then you would do well to familiarize yourself with the coworking spaces and communities in both places. In no particular order, here are eight great coworking spaces for expats in Jakarta and Bali.

has also received positive reviews from many of its resident clients.

1. Conclave

The place has gained popularity for being one of the best coworking spaces in the capital city. It is located on Jalan Wijaya in South Jakarta. Conclave adopts an industrial interior design, aiming to attract younger workers and expat entrepreneurs alike.

Conclave has numerous facilities, including an auditorium, library, private offices and more. It offers global membership deals that range from Rp.3 million (US$225) monthly to Rp.25 million (US$1,874) yearly.

The idea behind Conclave is to gather all the city’s creative entrepreneurs and professionals under one roof and have them communicate with and support each other. Hence, the variety of facilities.

2. CoworkInc

CoworkInc is one of Jakarta’s newest coworking spaces. It is located in the Kemang area of South Jakarta, which is well known as a hub for luxurious homes and popular cafes.

The venue is suitable for those who seek a comfortable place to work at. With the workspace’s design being predominantly white, CoworkInc brings out a positive and relaxing ambience. CoworkInc

This coworking space is open for anyone to join, with friendly rates that provide daily passes, tenday passes and monthly passes. Prices range from Rp.175,000 (US$13) to Rp.3 million (US$225), depending on the package. Additionally, you may also want to rent a space here for your company’s events.

3. Cre8

Cre8 is a favourite coworking space among Indonesia’s startup founders. Cre8 has several branches spread out across the city, with the newest one opening on PIK Avenue in North Jakarta. You may also find Cre8 in Bali and Surabaya. Due to its popularity in Indonesia, Cre8 has also decided to setup coworking spaces in the Philippines and Malaysia.

Kolega’s industrial design is adopted from similarly themed cafes around Jakarta. Its facilities are suitable for those who work in creative industries. The place is even open for students who need a place to study.

Each branch has different styles and pricing packages.

On Senopati, you may rent the space daily for Rp.175,000 (US$13), while on Tebet and Antasari Road, the daily prices range from Rp.125,000 (US$9.37) to Rp.150,000 (US$11.24). Kolega also offers long-term office suites priced between Rp.14 million (US$1,048) and Rp.30 million (US$2,247).

5. Tier Space

Tier Space in South Jakarta is another coworking space that is not to be missed. The artsy design and outdoor collaborative space successfully managed to grab the public’s attention. Despite widespread knowledge of Tier Space, this coworking space was only built in 2015 and has already been featured in several lists of Jakarta’s best coworking spaces.

Tier Space is available to rent for retreat purposes, as well as training workshops. You may pay an hourly rate starting at Rp.40,000 (US$3) or pay monthly for Rp.1,250,000 (US$93.65). It is located on Bhakti Road, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.

6. Outpost

Outpost claims to be the largest coworking space in Bali, taking pride in its Google-like work environment.

The place is located in the village of Nyuh Kuning in Ubud.

The founders of Cre8 mentioned that they designed the coworking space specifically for startup founders.

Thus, it offers fellowship and mentoring programmes for fledgling entrepreneurs. Cre8 also provides strategic access to key people from venture capital firms, the Angel Investment Network of Indonesia and other affiliated startup funding groups.

Outpost offers a place to work in the midst of nature and nearby Balinese restaurants. Outpost has so far received positive feedback from clients and has likewise been hailed as the area’s ideal workplace.

It also offers access to a swimming pool whenever you feel tired or are just looking for a change of pace. Prices range from Rp.200,000 (US$15) to Rp.3.6 million (US$269) depending on the type of deal you are interested in.

4. Kolega

7. Kumpul

Kolega has three branches in the city, located on Antasari Road, Senopati and Tebet. The place is filled with bright lights and large windows to keep you inspired and relaxed.

Working within walking distance of Sanur Beach in Bali is easier when you’re based in Kumpul coworking space. Kumpul’s architecture resembles old-town Jakarta where the interior adopts a minimalistic and modern design.

Some claim that Kumpul has the fastest internet connection speed on the island, and the place is always filled with locals and foreigners alike. One of the greatest things about Kumpul is that it is located near a bunch of restaurants, cafes and bars. For Rp.990,000 (US$74) each month, you can enjoy all of Kumpul’s facilities.

8. Hubud

The first coworking space Bali, Hubud was built in 2013 by three families who met at Green School Bali.

Hubud incorporates a bamboo theme in its design, and members can overlook a serene rice field as they build their businesses. Those with large teams and money to spend can also rent out the villa in the back.

Although it is best known for the coworking space it provides, Hubud is also renowned for the spiritual activities held there, including yoga and holistic healing classes. Hubud also hosts numerous skillsharing and networking events throughout the year.

Hubud’s prices range from Rp.800,000 (US$60) to Rp.3.7 million (US$275) per month.

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Our Clandestine Critic has dined all over the world, everywhere from three-Michelin starred restaurants in Monaco to street stalls in Shanghai – so this discerning palate has pedigree.

ATTA BOY,

ATTARINE!

By The Clandestine Critic It’s been hard to find a decent casual restaurant that serves food with a bit of finesse. Whether it’s a western-style bistro or an Asian-style café, the food always lacks a punch. It’s even harder to find one manned by a chef whose philosophy towards the menu is a bit eccentric and unhindered by the idea of cuisine or constrained by the notion of what a dish should be or taste like.

Attarine is an eatery located along the Gunawarman and Senopati dining corridor and a relatively serene newcomer. The dining room is comfortable, warm and inviting. It’s as if you walked into a stylish café in small-town USA. The space feels larger than it is, with vaulted ceilings and neutral colours, but ambient sounds were muted so even with a large party seated nearby, my dining partner and I were able to carry on a conversation at a decent decibel.

My eyes were drawn to a long prep counter to one side of the room, where large jars of pickled vegetables, books, potted plants and random ingredients were stacked. The visual appeal is spoton, with or without the random old car sitting in the middle of the dining room. However, as the restaurant is part of the acclaimed Potato Head hospitality group, I wouldn’t expect any less quirkiness.

Service was friendly but hovering and intrusive. If servers have nothing else better to do than stand at ready, they should understand the importance of timing and look for cues: enter at a break in the diners’ conversation or dining, see who has approached the table already and pick up on a client’s need for privacy or attention.

In the first ten minutes of being seated, we were approached by four or five different people asking whether we were ready to order drinks or food. People need time to read the menu and decide what to have, so if servers do not have to be at the table, then they really should be leaving guests at least a few minutes’ worth of time to peruse the menu.

During our meal, the question of whether we were enjoying ourselves was posited by various members of staff throughout the course of the evening, one server actually stood at our table and expected us to expound further from the usual niceties. How awkward! Perhaps it was a slow night and servers were looking for something to do to keep busy.

However well-intentioned it all was, it took our dining experience down a notch.

Nevertheless, the food that came out of Chef Jacob Burrell’s kitchen was exciting and made us forget a little about the other shortcomings. The food arrived well-timed, and for the most part, delicious. I have a warm spot in my belly for chefs who can artistically transform vegetables into anything as tasty as a wellcooked piece of meat. If anything, the only thing that underwhelmed was the lone meat dish we ordered.

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“I have a warm spot in my belly for chefs who can artistically transform vegetables into anything as tasty as a well-cooked piece of meat.”

Flavours were distinct and defiant, without being cloying or overwhelming – all that I miss in Jakarta these days. Our deep-fried prawn fritters were succulent and juicy and visually played on Chinese dim sum themes. The exterior sesame coating was like that of a sweet red bean sesame ball but revealed a tender and savoury meatball of ground prawn meat and spices. It was served with a spicy garlic aioli, but I rather enjoyed my prawn balls dish on its own. The ‘Selection of Snacks’ was also a great combination of tangy Mexican style pickled vegetables, briny marinated olives and more-ishly decadent cashew nuts cooked in duck fat.

The pan-roasted fillet of fish described to me as ‘white snapper’ (to be honest, I’ve never heard of a white snapper, but perhaps the server meant black and white snapper or bream?) was perfectly cooked with a crisp skin and soft white flesh. It was nothing fancy but beautifully executed.

We tasted the whole roasted eggplant, and it would have been an excellent dish except for the unfortunate green chilli. Whoever decided placing the chopped, raw, small, green bird’s eye chilli atop a smoky and mellow eggplant stuffed with creamy cashews and briny poached fish needs to reconsider it. One small piece of the chilli completely blows out the beautifully understated umami and creaminess in this dish. I like spicy food, but chillis have their place and this certainly wasn’t it.

The star of the table turned out to be cauliflower. The cauliflower had integrity and body but was lifted by an extraordinarily creamy cashew-based lemon and turmeric sauce. Minced raisins added a balanced sweetness to the otherwise tangy and slightly bitter notes. The golden cauliflower was a very well-crafted highlight to our meal. The panna cotta dessert was more beautiful than tasty, but I quite enjoyed the chocolate-chilli biscuit that accompanied the otherwise dulled vanilla cream.

I was pleasantly surprised by Attarine and would easily find my way back for the cauliflower and to browse the menu for more vegetable favourites.

Attarine Address: Jalan Gunawarman No. 11A, Jakarta Telephone: 0812 8602 6142 or 021 2277 1256 Website: www.attarine.com

Images from top to bottom: 1. Pan Roasted Fish Fillet 2. Prawn Fritters and Selection of Snacks 3. Vanilla Panna Cotta 4. Yellow Cauliflower Roasted Eggplant and Fried Chicken

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Grace Susetyo is a Jakarta-based freelance journalist. Having recently completed a Master of Development Studies, Grace’s research focused on indigenous identity and social capital in West Papua.

TROUBLE IN PARADISE

Komodo Island, Tourism and Conservation Text and Images by Grace Susetyo

Out of the many marine destinations I’ve visited in Indonesia, “The Komodos” is the only region I’ve encountered whose locals are not fishermen. For meals, they buy fish at inflated prices from mainland Flores or Bima.

“Then how do you make ends meet?” I asked in bewilderment. In other marine destinations, locals typically keep needing to catch fish and grow gardens as their primary livelihoods.

Tourism, at best, provides extra income for purchasing imported necessities like rice.

“It’s hard to be a fisherman these days,” said Haji Nuhung, an elder from Kampung Komodo. “When I was a young man, we could afford hajj pilgrimages from catching fish. And then fish populations dwindled since the late 1990s. Today, one hardly makes Rp.4 million to Rp.5 million (US$300 to US$375) a month from catching squid. So young people resort to making Komodo dragon sculptures, making a profit of Rp.50,000 per sculpture (US$3.75) and having regular foreign customers paying them in dollars. Many of them speak English.”

Twenty-four Komodo men work for the National Park as ‘volunteer’ guides on a rotational basis. They make Rp.40,000 (US$3) per trekking trip and tips on top of that.

“It’s good money for Komodo standards,” said Nuhung, though he added that people find ways to spend the money. Education for Komodo adolescents is a major one – paid out of pocket – with the nearest high schools and universities being in Bima and Labuan Bajo.

The 80-year-old Nuhung has witnessed the Komodo economy and culture change drastically throughout his lifetime. His parents were fishermen, as was everyone else in the 1930s. Then came the Komodo Natural Reserve in the 1960s and the National Park in 1982.

During the Natural Reserve era, only ‘natural materials’ such as wood, palm fibre and alangalang (thatchroof grass) were permitted for the construction of houses. As people gathered Mother Nature’s construction materials, they cleared lands for gardens and hunted game for protein on Mount Ara. Life was good but constantly arduous as well.

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Inheriting an eclectic ancestry of Bajo, Bima, Bugis-Makassar and Manggarai roots, the Komodo people tend to be low-key about their cultural identity due to feeling “we’re also newcomers here.”

Flores Sea Komodo Island

Labuan Bajo FLORES

With Komodo Island gaining popularity in recent years as a favourite expat destination, it’s easy to only come for the dragons, the diving and the divine seascapes. But many tourists who have been to Komodo Island do not know that there is a local Komodo people whose culture and language are distinct from those of West Flores’s Manggarai people.

Rinca Island

Country: Indonesia Province: Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) Land area: 1,817 square kilometres (Komodo National Park) Largest city: Labuan Bajo, Flores Population: 46,262 (2012 estimate for Komodo District)

Ridwan (left) and Haji Nuhung (right)

When the National Park took over, people were no longer allowed to log their forests and started needing imported tin roofs, tile flooring and cement to build houses. At sea, conservation zones were established.

“It’s been a necessary move because without it The Komodos’ vast coral reefs would be wiped out by destructive fishing practices using bombs or potash. The National Park protects the dragons as well. On the downside, we lost fishing, hunting and farming as our livelihoods, as well as the culture that revolves around these former life-giving spaces,” said Nuhung.

Begging to differ, National Park ranger Ridwan explained that Komodo culture does have its own concepts of conservation.

Unfortunately, this means there’s little, if any, pressure for the government to establish tokens of recognizing Komodo culture’s existence, such as through museums, cultural centres or literature. To this day, Komodo-based events tend to feature Manggarai cultural performances from Flores instead.

National Park food stall owner Haji Majid recalls 1988 as the alarming year the National Park passed a policy to forcibly resettle the Komodo people to Flores.

Komodo Island sculptor

How to get there Daily flights into Labuan Bajo from Bali and Kupang. Komodo liveaboards and day cruises are available from Labuan Bajo. Alternatively, take a passenger boat from the Labuan Bajo seaport to Kampung Komodo. Haji Nuhung’s sonin-law Suwardi owns a homestay and is contactable at +6281319080781.

What to bring Camera, hat, trekking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent. Swimming costume and snorkeling gear. Flashlight, extra batteries, power bank and a no-frills cellphone (non-smartphone) if staying in Kampung Komodo. Draw cash in Labuan Bajo – no ATMs on Komodo Island.

“Consequently, we feel alienated by the zoning policies. Our ancestors have been here since long before the National Park, but suddenly our main livelihoods are prohibited and we constantly have to ask the authorities permission for all our activities.”

The Komodo Dragon

“Our ancestors worked to collect just enough resources for our needs of the day. There were taboos on collecting excess resources and wasting them,” said Ridwan. “Our ancestors had chieftains who were in charge of determining fishing seasons. They looked out for signs in nature that indicate escalating populations of fish and prawn, and held community forums to determine the fishing season’s terms and conditions in consensus.”

“On land, there were also rules of sharing the inedible body parts of hunted game with the Komodo dragon. This is due to the Komodo people’s beliefs of having been born from the same womb as the dragon,” Ridwan added, referring to the Komodo origin myth.

Ridwan notices common interests between the National Park’s vision for conservation and Komodo customs. But conservation conflicts frequently occur due to the National Park’s failure to recognize the local conservation culture and design policies around local wisdom. He said:

“But due to our ancestral ties with the dragon, there can be no Komodo Island dragon watching if the Komodo people cease to exist here,” said Majid. “In receiving President Suharto’s visit, the committee brought a Manggarai diviner from Reo (a town in the north coast of West Flores) to call out the dragons, but none came.”

This embarrassing incident gave power for the Komodo people to lobby against the resettlement plans and demand the restoration of ancestral sites seized by the National Park.

As a deal was settled, members of the Komodo community performed a Komodo language chant to invite the dragon. The beasts turned up in great numbers.

Majid said that if the National Park genuinely stands for ‘conservation,’ it should prioritize defending the existence of the Komodo people as an integral part of The Komodos’ natural ecosystem.

“That means providing relevant education that prepares our young people to competently take charge of the National Park’s functions and run the tourism industry. And helping our school leavers finish their education,” said Majid.

It can be tough when Komodo kids have to go so far away just to attend school and do not learn the skills relevant to running the local economy back home.

Nuhung agreed, adding that he believes the next generation will be dominated by educated office workers. “They will run out of land but excel in knowledge. I have high hopes that young Komodo people will someday run the National Park,” said the elder Haji.

NEWS FROM THE

ARCHIPELAGO Indonesia Summons British Ambassador for Coral Damage by UK Ship

Indonesia Deports Two French Journalists Two French journalists were deported by the Indonesian government for violating the country’s visa regulations while shooting a documentary film in Papua, the country’s easternmost province.

Agung Sampurno, an immigration office spokesman, told reporters that journalists Basille Marie Longhamp and Jean Frank Pierre were sent back to France in late March through Mozes Kilangin airport in Timika.

Sampurno reported that despite having ordinary visas only, the foreign journalists carried out coverage from the air, without having the required documents from relevant institutions.

Local Immigration Chief Jesaya Samuel Enock was quoted as claiming the foreigners’ activities were legal because they were sponsored by Garuda Indonesia, the flagship airline of the country, and that they just overlooked coordinating with the related agencies of the local government.

Longhamp and Pierre were reportedly taken into custody when they were caught trying to take pictures of the Cartenz region while aboard a helicopter.

The Indonesian government has summoned British ambassador Moazzam Malik after a UK cruise ship collided with a high profile coral reef during low tide on March 4, causing much damage.

The 4,290-tonne British Caledonian Sky ran aground off an island in Raja Ampat in Papua. The country’s eastern region of Papua is famous for its biodiversity, which explains why the boat was coursing off the island with tourists aboard to enjoy a bird-watching expedition.

The damage to the pristine reef was extensive and was made even worse when people used a tugboat to try pulling the boat off the coral reef without waiting for the water to rise.

UK Ambassador Malik met with Luhut Panjaitan, Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, and had a “very good discussion.” The British ambassador told BBC News how disappointed he was to learn about the incident, as he would be with any similar environmental accident in Indonesia.

Malik was hopeful that the matter would be quickly resolved between the parties involved, namely the Indonesian authorities and the British company managing the ship responsible for the damage.

Noble Caledonia, the operator of the cruise ship, earlier expressed its worry over the unfortunate incident as it claims to have always been concerned about environmental conservation.

Fintech Firms Optimistic about Indonesian E-commerce An increasing number of “We Accept KJP Payments” signs are being seen outside various stores and shops in the country’s capital.

Short for Kartu Jakarta Pintar (or Jakarta Smart Card) KJP is a virtual wallet similar to the CashCard in Singapore.

The Jakarta government introduced the virtual wallet as a welfare benefit for students coming from the city’s lowincome families.

In 2012, the KJP system was introduced primarily to encourage a fair distribution of the welfare funds and to prevent the misuse of money by corrupt officials as well as by welfare beneficiaries.

KJP holders now make up the biggest reported group of cashless payment members across the country’s 250 million population, as more than half a million of these cards have already been distributed. Add to that the widespread use of

Indonesian Tribes Urge Jokowi to Protect Their Land Rights Late last week, over 5,000 Indonesians from more than 2,000 tribal communities gathered on Sumatra to call on the government to protect their land rights. Organized by the Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago, the gathering in Tanjung Gusta village outside Medan urged President Jokowi to uphold their land rights.

The secretary general of the alliance at the conference Abdon Nababan told Al Jazeera they will fight for their rights until the “last drop of our blood.”

Siti Nurbaya Bakar, Indonesia’s environment and forestry minister, reiteratedthe government’s pledge to uphold tribal rights. In addressing the gathering, Bakar explained that the December announcement to return tribal lands was only a start and “not the end of the struggle.”

There is an estimated 50 to 70 million tribal people in Indonesia. A large fraction of those people do not own any formal titles for the property their families have occupied for generations. The alliance stated that over 8.2 million hectares of forest belongs to the country’s tribal communities, but President Jokowi’s government has only granted 13,122 hectares to nine communities so far.

Indonesian tribes have long been trapped in battles with palm oil, mining and logging companies over their homelands.

While Jokowi has committed to helping improve the lives of the tribal people, activists are worried that the president’s infrastructure development and energy production plans will worsen their circumstances. It would mean more dams and roads, which may displace indigenous people.

smartphone apps and a booming e-commerce sector, which is urging the majority of the country’s population to turn to similar forms of virtual wallets.

According to Statista, a Hamburg-based online statistics firm, this should not be a surprise in a country that is projected to have 103.5 million people owning a smartphone within this year alone, making the archipelago the thirdbiggest smartphone market across the Asia Pacific, following China (first) and India (second).

Last year, retail e-commerce sales in the country totaled US$5.65 billion, up from the 2015 record of US$4.61 billion.

In 2019, sales are expected to reach US$10.34 billion.

Acting head for fintech at Bank Indonesia and industry expert Junanto Herdiawan believes there is much room for innovation, as Indonesia holds vast market potential.

There are now more than 150 fintech companies in Indonesia as opposed to the less-than-50 count just three years ago, according to Bank Indonesia. Herdiawan explained, however, that this development has urged the Central Bank to ensure that similar innovations comply with regulatory requirements, particularly those related to consumer protection. issue 186 Indonesia expat

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Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

Elaborate Blackjack Scam Targets Unwary Expats Tourists in Bali are still getting invited to houses and ensnared in card games in which they lose big-time. How does it happen?

By Kenneth Yeung “Where are you from, mister?” It’s a pretty innocent opening, but if you’re fresh off the plane, it could be an invitation to be scammed.

When approached by a stranger who seems intent on becoming your friend, take out your smartphone and tell them you want to upload their photo on social media.

If they agree to a photo, they probably have no sinister motive. Or perhaps they just want to earn a commission by taking you to someone selling something. But if they balk at having their photo taken, put your guard up, they may be a scammer.

Since at least the 1980s, there has been a scam in which a tourist in Asia will be lured to a house and coaxed into gambling in a ‘can’t lose’ card game in which they end up being fleeced. Why would anyone agree to start gambling with a group of strangers in a private residence? It works because the con artists are masters of deception and persuasive patter.

The most recently reported case involved a New Zealand man in Bali. Reports claimed he was “forced to play a card game” that swindled him out of NZ$2,000. Forced?

In most known cases, victims were duped by their own gullibility or greed, rather than being threatened with a knife, gun or fists. Some claim they were drugged to make them more susceptible to being conned.

‘Please Help My Sister’ Here’s how the con works: You’re at a popular area for tourists when you are approached by a friendly person who strikes up a conversation in reasonably fluent English and inquires

about your nationality. No matter where you are from, the scammer will have a younger sister or perhaps a niece or daughter who will soon be moving to your country to study nursing (unless you tell them you’re from Yeungland or some other invented country).

The scammer politely peppers you for information about your home city, keen to know what the younger sister should expect about public transport, food prices and other matters. As you continue to chat, your new friend will invite you to their house so you can reassure the mother that the sister will be safe in her new city.

Flattered to share your expertise and eager to gain greater insight into local culture, you accept the invitation.

At this stage, the scammer might be joined by a charming relative, who confirms the story of the younger sister needing advice. They lead to you to their vehicle, often a minivan, or hail a taxi. During the long ride to their house, the scammer keeps asking questions, so you won’t have time to think that you’re making a mistake. Upon arrival, it transpires the younger sister is out, having taken the mother to hospital. But you can wait and have some food. If you’re a male, there may be a sexy female cousin who flirts with you.

There will also be another family member present, usually an ‘uncle’ or a ‘brother.’ He starts chatting to you about your home city and your travels. Then he mentions he works for a floating casino as a blackjack dealer. He will take you to a room with a card table and gambling chips and show you some dealing tricks and signals, so you can always win. He gives you two US$100 notes to bet on a few hands, just for fun and practice.

After you have proven you can read his signals, he will mention that a high-roller, a person with more money than brains, may be coming to visit for a private game.

Sure enough, this gambler soon arrives. It may be a ‘rich’ haughty woman draped in phony jewellery. Or it may be an oil tycoon from Brunei or Singapore.

She or he seems to be foolish and obnoxiously arrogant but harmless. The uncle takes you aside and tells you this is a great opportunity to make some easy money.

The gambler is keen for a game and produces a wedge of money. You convert your US$200 into chips and play a few hands, just for a few dollars at first. You always win and the stakes are raised higher each hand. Before long, you may be playing for US$1,000 or US$5,000 or more.

At some point, the idiot gambler produces stacks of money from a bag and declares that you should also produce your money to continue playing. You don’t have enough money in your pockets, so the uncle offers to provide part of the stake and suggests taking you to an ATM to withdraw the remainder. If you can withdraw only a thousand dollars, the uncle offers to take you to a shop where you can use your credit card to purchase a few thousand dollars worth of gold.

Why not just take your winnings and quit while you’re ahead? Because under the house rules, if you fail to match your opponent’s bet, you lose everything. So you feel impelled to obtain a few thousand dollars so you can conclude the game and take your share. You will, of course, lose the next hand. The stakes may then be raised so you can win back everything, but you lose again.

Victims are returned to their hotel. Some are even given a cheap mobile phone and instructions to obtain more money ‘for the next bet.’ Many victims are too embarrassed to report the crime and cannot remember the location of the house. Anyway, gambling is illegal in Indonesia and police sometimes need encouragement to dash out to arrest villains.

One of the worst known cases of this scam involved an Australian couple in their 60s, conned in Bali in 2011.

Delys and Norm Langford from Perth, Western Australia, went to the house of a man who claimed his sister would soon be starting a job at Royal Perth Hospital. They were duped into participating in a blackjack game against a ‘rich businessman.’

Over three days, Delys withdrew AU$3,000 from an ATM to keep the game going. Then she flew back to Perth, withdrew AU$15,000 from her back account, returned to Bali and handed over the cash. When asked to provide a further AU$6,000, the couple realized they had been scammed.

The scam rarely makes the local news in Indonesia, but in some cases, police and victims have suggested the scammers were Filipinos from organized crime gangs.

A local version of the scam, known as potong babi (killing the pig), has been taking place since at least 2004.

Perpetrators scour real estate classifieds for private sales.

A property owner will be called and informed that a potential buyer is keen to meet at a Jakarta hotel. If the seller takes the bait, he may be met by ‘employees of a boss.’ They confide that their boss loves to gamble, but they can beat him. Alternatively, the boss will come and complain he wants revenge after being swindled in cards by a Chinese man. Whatever the story, the seller will be lured into a rigged card game and lose hundreds of millions of rupiah. One of these gangs, led by a Malaysian, was busted in Jakarta in December of 2016.

Police said the gang operated from Sumatra to Java.

Should you ever feel the urge to gamble in Indonesia, just remember that it’s illegal. Going to a complete stranger’s house to give advice to a pretty sister is stepping into a den of hungry lions.

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Nadya Joy Ador is a Philippines-based journalist and editor for Content Collision. She routinely covers business, news, and human interest topics. For more information, please visit www.ContentCollision.co

What to Watch Out for When Renting Property in Indonesia While buying a house remains every person’s ultimate life dream, the ever-increasing prices of real estate globally are pushing more people to settle with renting spaces to call a home. But do the perks of renting really outweigh the pitfalls? Let’s take a look at Indonesia’s property rental landscape.

“Truth be told, renting property in Indonesia is a 'proceed at your own risk' kind of situation. One will not see a strict implementation of building codes enforced on residential properties in the country.”

It is recommended that you ensure your rented property has an Electrical Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) properly installed. As its name suggests, the ELCB will automatically cut off the power supply in the house in the event of grounding, power shorting, an accidental touching of a live wire or when the power is tripped.

While the ELCB is not very expensive, many landlords still prefer to forgo installing it on their properties for rent, despite knowing that it considerably protects tenants and potentially saves lives. Of course, landlords often argue that the ELCB is very sensitive and can automatically go off if any of the electrical wirings are installed incorrectly.

After organizing a property inspection prior to signing the lease, outline the problems and possible risks that you discovered based on the report. Having this list in your hands will give you bargaining power with the landlord.

Sit down with the landlord and request for the defective, missing or broken items to be repaired or replaced based on the audit report and the list you have on hand, particularly those issues that carry safety risks.

By Nadya Joy Ador Indonesia, Korea and Taiwan are among the few Asian countries where landlords generally require their tenants to make an upfront payment of the rent for the entire period of the lease, which is normally a one or two year period.

This has been the arrangement since the 1970s when the archipelago was just starting to develop, leaving minimal accommodations available for expats. The practice, however, proves disadvantageous for the tenant, leaving them helpless, weak and with the least legal recourse, particularly when it comes to disputes with the landlord or property agent.

Truth be told, renting property in Indonesia is a 'proceed at your own risk' kind of situation. One will not see a strict implementation of building codes enforced on residential properties in the country. Landlords are notorious for irregularities in the business, such as putting up apartments or buildings using substandard materials or approving Band-Aid repair work.

More often than not, tenants walk into their newly leased property without the faintest idea of the unpleasant surprises they will encounter during their stay. Sadly, some of these problems that cheap construction brings pose serious risks to the tenants and their families.

It should therefore go without saying that every tenant needs to be vigilant about these ‘hidden’ tactics and be disciplined about conducting a property audit prior to signing the lease and settling the bill.

Note that a complete property inspection or audit normally consists of the following:

• An electrical audit to check on the installation, materials, grounding, balance, power supply, safety, lightning protection and more.

• A plumbing audit to examine the water tanks, pumps, faucets, heaters, pipework installation, drains and more.

• A structural and waterproofing audit to check on the walls, flooring, roofing, carport, ceiling, stairs, awning and more.

• An air-conditioning audit to examine the airconditioning units on the property, the drainage, blowers, filters and their operational conditions.

If needed, other property inspection services are likewise available, such as those that will check and verify the registration of the electrical appliances in the house, examine the swimming pool, assess structural damages after an earthquake and inspect and make recommendations on how to reduce pests on the property, among others.

Property inspections are ideally based on industry standards, but the archipelago does not have those that are officially regulated. Should you need a property audit, make sure to ask the company you’re hiring for their credentials. Go for those following the standards from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.

Here, as a prospective tenant, you will be able to determine how prompt and responsive the landlord will be to other issues that may arise during the lease period based on whether or not he agrees with the issues that you raise during the discussion. After this, you may call the property inspection team again to make another sweep of the property to ensure that, indeed, all your concerns have been fixed, replaced or properly addressed.

Santa Fe’s Property Management Division Manager Teddy Ragg explained that with the staggering electricity costs in Jakarta and the fact that bigger households are shelling out higher premiums, energy inspections for properties are becoming more popularly requested from his office.

An energy audit will basically register all equipment, appliances and devices on the property that run on electricity, including hair dryers, water pumps, water heaters, electric fans, microwaves and so on. The tenant will then have to inform the inspection team about the usage of each piece of equipment so the auditors can make recommendations, based on their energy audit report.

Ragg added that in most cases, tenants who are able to efficiently reorganize the electrical usage in their homes are able to reduce their electrical consumption and costs by as much as 60 percent every month.

Information for this article was gleaned from Living in Indonesia.

For more details please visit http://www.expat.or.id/info/ pitfallsrentingindonesia.html

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A Long Road to Bali’s Hidden Gem: Menjangan Dynasty Resort

By Markus Yohannes For people who’ve been caught up in the hustle and bustle of city living in Jakarta, a short trip to Bali will surely feel like the ultimate and grand escape.

Most tourists are familiar with the southern side of Bali, where you can hit the pubs in Kuta, go shopping in Seminyak or grab a car to check out the surfers in Uluwatu. The north side of Bali, however, is a different story altogether.

The island's northwest region offers a more natural and relaxing retreat from the crowded downtown areas of Kuta or Denpasar. Menjangan Dynasty Resort is popularly known as one of Bali’s best diving spots, if you have it in you to make it there, of course.

The resort is, indeed, off the beaten path. Reaching this little paradise usually takes a four-hour road trip from Ngurah Rai International Airport through a mountain road less travelled.

If you’re looking for a pampering experience, you may visit Pasir Putih spa where you can enjoy a variety of massages or beauty treatments inside a charming hut that also faces the lagoon. Another option is taking a dip in the resort’s infinity pool. Whatever you desire, all facilities are provided.

Despite the inherent challenges of getting to the area, travellers will see what the fuss is all about once they arrive at Menjangan Dynasty Resort. The ecofriendly beachfront ‘glamping’ resort was built in a coastal area across from West Bali National Park, and serves as a bona fide hotspot for hiking and diving enthusiasts in Indonesia.

A variety of tastes

Water adventures

Guests can meander over to Pasir Putih beach club where they can partake in boozy drinks, grab brunch or stay for dinner. This restaurant will serve you with a smorgasbord of Asian or western cuisines.

Menjangan also offers snorkelling and diving at the PADI Dive Centre on nearby Menjangan Island. This is said to be one of the most pristine diving spots in all of Bali.

Living in the tent

I thoroughly enjoyed the serene experience of paddle boarding through a peaceful mangrove forest, but by this time, it was already getting late and I thought it was time to get back to my tent. I use the word “tent” not as a figure of speech, but in fact because at Menjangan Dynasty Resort, guests stay in luxurious tents. If you’ve ever heard the term ‘glamping’ you will get what I mean.

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Perched on a terrace that faces the national park and lagoon, the site’s tranquil atmosphere is only interrupted by the sounds of small boat engines in the distance. The beach is surrounded by nature and is extraordinarily quiet – a far cry from the chaos of the city and sunburned tourist families on the south side.

But as the old saying goes, “There are a lot of ways to get to Rome,” and the land route is not the only way to reach Menjangan Dynasty Resort. You can use a waterway option from Ketapang harbour in Banyuwangi and dock at Gilimanuk Harbour in Bali.

This cuts around 80 to 90 percent of the time you would otherwise spend in the car (Tip: If you’re coming from Jakarta, it might be best to book your ticket to Blimbingsari Airport near Banyuwangi).

Future infrastructure developers on the island aim to provide helicopter and seaplane transfers from the airport.

After spending a few hours in the car, I was pretty tired from my journey and this made me want to approach my exploration to a nearby mangrove forest in a more relaxing way. Kayaks or paddle boards are super fun options, and because the wind was quite friendly on this day, it was easy for me to make my way to the nearby lagoon via paddle board.

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“The eco-friendly beachfront ‘glamping’ resort that was built in a coastal area across from West Bali National Park serves as a bona fide hotspot for hiking and diving enthusiasts in Indonesia.”

Menjangan Dynasty Resort also offer cabanas with private pools where you can enjoy a more private escape with loves ones. This is likely an ideal option for honeymooners.

As an architecture graduate student, I can’t stop admiring the design of Menjangan Dynasty Resort.

While all the materials are made from things found in nature, the structures are designed and laid out in a striking and unique way. The aesthetics are delicious for my personal taste, almost as delicious as the food on offer.

Another way to enjoy the food is to have it delivered to your terrace, as you watch the National Park boats floating in the lagoon. Having breakfast in the infinity pool is a delectable experience in and of itself. If you are coming with your fiancé, ask the resort to set up a romantic dinner for two on the beach.

When all was said and done, my trip to Menjangan Dynasty Resort was short but wonderful to say the least. The long road to a secluded paradise will give me a lasting impression for years to come, and I now look at the north side of Bali with a new set of eyes.

For more information about Menjangan Dynasty Resort, check out mdr.pphotels.com

No Funeral Prayer for Muslim Woman Who Voted for Ahok

Shortly thereafter, locals began accusing the deceased woman’s family of being infidels for choosing Ahok, despite her mother not knowing much about the election and just making her choices randomly, Neneng explained.

Soon after the voting, Raisman passed away and her family expected neighbours to come and pray for her at the local mosque.

The mosque’s imam allegedly refused to perform the funeral prayer for the deceased woman. It was reportedly one of the mosques that put up banners and streamers condemning ‘hypocrites’ and denying them of funeral prayers.

Neneng explained to the media that the imam Ahmad Syafii told them, “There’s no point saying a prayer as there’s nobody there, pray for her at home instead,” despite her many siblings and family members wanting to pray for her.

As a result, the mosque’s imam led the funeral prayer for Raisman at her home, which was a small ceremony attended by her family and some neighbours.

Muslims have specific funeral rites for their dead, including a prayer to be made by a congregation in a mosque. Unfortunately for an elderly woman who died just recently, no sacred rites were performed on her reportedly because she voted for Jakarta Governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama.

The 78-year-old named Hindun bin Raisman of Setiabudi, South Jakarta, passed away last week.

Before her death, Raisman was among the millions of Indonesians who participated in the first round of the gubernatorial voting in Jakarta on February 15.

Election officers had to go to her house so she could cast her vote because she was unable to walk at the time. That was when her family started to feel locals being hostile towards them.

Hindun’s daughter Neneng told Liputan 6 that when her mom cast her vote, she did it openly so that many people were able to see whom she voted for. While she would normally worry that people were able to see her mother’s ballot, Neneng brushed the thought aside, thinking that it shouldn’t be such a big deal because her mother was sick.

Islamic organizations including GP Ansor, the youth wing of Nahdlatul Ulama, one of the largest Indonesian Islamic organizations, and other relevant groups condemned the incident. Syafii explained that the incident had nothing to do with Raisman voting for Ahok but that they were pressed for time and no one was able to carry her body to the mosque.

FPI Spokesman Slamet Maaruf commented that Muslims are supposed to take care of the dead among them and that “if a whole village does not take care of a dead Muslim [in that village], then everyone there is a sinner.”

Police Investigate Man Who Facebook Users Shocked by Indonesia Organized New Religion on Facebook Man’s Broadcast of His Suicide The Indonesian government has asked Facebook to take down one man’s broadcast of his suicide that shocked millions of netizens.

The Communications and Information Ministry told the The Jakarta Post that it strongly urged the social media platform to take the content down after receiving reports from the public.

Late last week, a man claiming on Facebook that he invented a new religion was brought in by police officers for investigation.

The 46-year-old man named Sabar Nababan of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, posted what some felt was a disturbing message on Facebook, which then caused a ruckus on social media.

Nababan is a registered lecturer at Mataram University. He was taken into custody after stating that he organized something called “Angkasa Nauli” as a new religion. On Facebook, he included some teachings and methods on how followers should recite their prayers.

Ampenan Police Chief Comr. Sujoko Aman told The Jakarta Post that police need to investigate Nababan’s actions and examine whether they violate any laws.

Despite being able to work and carry on with his daily activities, the university lecturer has been receiving medical treatment for a mental illness since 2012.

Nababan’s Facebook page allegedly shows him inviting people to join his new religion, which prompted one user to report him to the cops.

Netizens saw the live broadcast of the suicide with the 35-year-old man starting a live stream at 9:00 am on March 17. The video showed him making a noose out of a scarf and hanging himself.

The video was one hour and 45 minutes long and it immediately went viral.

Users took the time to click and share it more than 100,000 times less than 12 hours after it was uploaded.

It wasn’t until 8:30 pm on the same day that Facebook finally removed the video.

The 35-year-old man’s Facebook account showed the status: “I bloody love her, but she left my children and me behind. I don’t know where she

has gone. It’s hard to say what has happened. I don’t know what to do.

I am in a really terrible situation.”

The ministry told the media how the government has constantly reminded netizens that disseminating this kind of material online can have them charged under the Electronic Information and Transactions Law. Facebook officials told the media that it immediately had the material removed and reported to relevant regulatory and enforcement agencies as soon as it was detected. In a statement to the press, Facebook said it has “zero tolerance for violent content.”

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Stephanie Brookes is an author, travel writer and blogger with tales from Indonesia and beyond

Why People From Around the World Want to Retire in Bali

By Stephanie Brookes Regarding health insurance, like many people who have worked in a government job in the USA, John and Kerry have been able to stay on their federal retirement health package and claim some local medical expenses. Bali now has world-class hospitals with state-of-the-art facilities where you can obtain tests like MRIs and consult with specialists at a fraction of the cost of a hospital in the USA. For example, a mammogram at Siloam Hospital is only Rp.200,000 (about US$15).

John and his wife feel safe in Ubud. “There are trouble areas, but they tend to be in the south of Bali,” John explains. “Our home village, Bedulu, is virtually crime-free. The places we go on excursions to also seem safe. I have had no trouble with the police and got a driver's license fairly easily,” he added.

Penny

John and Kerry

For many, Bali is a wonderful retirement option.

The climate is perfect, the culture fascinating and the cost of living relatively low. In addition, the Balinese warmly welcome foreigners. You can choose to relax or you can become involved in the social and cultural life of the community. Here is the story of two people who decided to embark on a new adventure and retire in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. They wish to remain anonymous, so for the purpose of this story, we’ve changed their names.

John’s Bali story started with his wife’s 40 th birthday.

To celebrate, Kerry wanted a change from their usual Californian holiday. As a teenager, she had read in National Geographic that the Balinese were ‘the nicest people in the world.’ Bali became their holiday destination that year, and every year to follow.

When it came time to retire, John and Kerry packed up their home in Northern California. There are many stories of expats encountering problems when leasing (you cannot buy) land, but the couple used a trusted local advisor and it all went smoothly.

Happy not to be using up rice field land, they secured some unused land overlooking a river. They paid for the building of their home in installments linked to phases of construction. John commented, “The money I spent here for a nice home would not have built anything much in California.”

When John and Kerry reached 55, they were able to take advantage of the five-year Indonesian retirement visa. This is renewable annually for around US$600 plus agent’s fees. (A big tip: use a reputable agent for visas as they can be invaluable in dealings with Immigration.)

John and Kerry receive combined pension payments of US$3,500 a month. Annual expenses include local village dues and tax of about US$150, payable in kilos of rice, but if you don't grow rice you can pay in cash and a small property tax.

John explained, “We often eat out for around US$10 to $15 each, but warungs cost around US$1.50 for standard Indonesian fare, like fried rice. Eating at home costs considerably less. However, beer is more expensive than the USA.”

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John also elaborated on transport costs. “To fill a motorbike is US$1.10 a tank. You can rent a car for around US$17 a day for trips to the capital city of Denpasar or vacations to seaside spots like Amed.

Most people opt to hire a driver and car for day trips (about US$40) as it’s pretty stressful driving.

Stopping at red lights seems optional, and there’s a plethora of hazards requiring very close driver attention at all times. Our local transport averages Rp.5,000 for a bemo (30 cents) and Rp.50,000 (US$3.50) for a taxi ride.”

A reasonable but not extravagant lifestyle in Bali, according to John, costs “around US$250 per person, per month.” He adds, “However, cooking at home or eating at local warungs would save a huge amount.”

Describing his typical day, John said, “I love to ride my bicycle through the back roads, clocking around 22 kilometers a day. For example, I often ride to a lovely local waterfall.”

Bali is a friendly island, and John usually looks for people who are already out on their bicycles who may want to join him. He has made dozens of friends from all over the world this way.

He says the couple’s biggest daily dilemma is which of the hundreds of Ubud cafes, warungs or restaurants to choose for lunch. “In the evening I watch a little satellite TV, and Kerry and I talk to friends by email, Skype or Facebook.”

Penny is 88 years old and never considered anywhere else for retirement. She elaborated, “I seem to have always known about Bali as it is so close to my own country, Australia. Retiring here was a natural process.”

A free-spirited person who has travelled extensively, Penny only had to discuss with her children to prepare for her move to Ubud, all of whom were living outside Australia at the time. Penny moved to Bali permanently seven years ago.

Although on a retirement visa, Penny sometimes wonders if this is really necessary. She confided that it might be a welcome break from the routine of daily Bali life to regularly jump on a plane and go overseas to obtain a six-month social visa instead.

Penny also uses an agent to process her retirement visa every year, but she still has to make trips of almost an hour to Denpasar as part of the process.

She commented, “It is now a rather complicated process.”

When asked what she did all day, Penny responded (and you have to love this answer), “Not very much at all, but it takes all day to do it.”

Penny’s monthly expenses include US$350 for rent, US$280 for utilities and food and US$70 for transport.

She says of health expenses, “I might visit the doctor once a year. I return to Australia if I need treatment, as the system here is questionable. There is no health insurance in Bali for my age group.”

Overall she noted, “Living in Ubud, a popular tourist area, is expensive compared to traditional village living. The daily living costs in Ubud have almost doubled over the last five years.”

Penny feels secure, choosing to live in a traditional Balinese compound so she always has people around her. She observed, “Life is relaxed here, though the cultural differences can be a challenge. It’s wise to remember, as a foreigner in this country, you have no rights.”

She added, “My life here is better than it would be in Australia. I really feel part of a local community which includes both the expats and, to a lesser degree, locals.”

Dancing in a Foreign Land French resort entertainer Guillaume Sanchez shares how his journey to West Kalimantan changed his way of viewing life and performing for the better.

Locals in East Nusa Tenggara Struggle to Rebuild Church

After a tornado hit the small village of Waimangura in Sumba Barat Daya, its people are now working hard to rebuild a local church that has been destroyed.

By Caranissa Djatmiko In the world of performing arts, there is no greater feeling than being able to take centre stage and entertain an audience after committing yourself to a series of tireless rehearsals. But what happens when you are only given one week to rehearse a traditional dance in a foreign nation, where you are not only required to learn the steps but also explore the culture and bond within a local community?

Twenty-five-year-old Guillaume Sanchez has the answer to that question. In late 2015, he traveled from France to West Kalimantan to shoot a documentary that forced him to learn Dayak dance in just five days before showcasing the piece with members of the local tribe.

As a teenager, Sanchez always had a passion for dancing.

Although he was not a professional dancer, Sanchez shares a similar experience of working as a resort entertainer for four years.

“My job was literally to make people happy on their holidays by organizing all sorts of events and activities during the day and performing in dance shows in the evenings. I was pretty good at it!” he muses.

But aside from performing, the one thing that he also finds amusing is travel. Since the age of 18, Sanchez began travelling across the globe, visiting Europe, Australia, Asia, South America and more. His journey that led to dancing in Indonesia was based on his drive to travel the world and document dance.

His cousin Pierce Vaughn happens to own a film production company called Borneo Productions International with his brother in Indonesia. Eventually, they all came up with the idea of creating a web series called Dance Around the Globe and decided to start filming in Palangkaraya for the pilot episode, which shows Sanchez receiving Dayak dancing lessons directly from the locals.

A world away from the vibrant life of being a resort entertainer in France, Sanchez is immediately faced with a rare experience that ultimately teaches him the true value of dancing.

As soon as he sets his foot in Palangkaraya, Sanchez is taken into a local dance studio called Sanggar Tut Wuri Handayani to start his training. Sanchez learns the tribal dance of Pegah Penyang, which signifies the value of wisdom in the Dayak community when one must speak in front of the locals.

“What initially started out as a quest to learn a local dance ended up becoming a journey of self-discovery for Sanchez.”

The whole process is challenging. For one, there is no mirror to help him perfect his own moves, which makes it difficult to correct himself while rehearsing. On top of that, he has to dance without any shoes on, which causes him to have huge blisters under his feet after the first three days of practice.

The local teachers are also very serious and dedicated, so there is even more pressure on Sanchez to make sure that he gets everything right by the time he performs in front of the local audience.

But what is especially valuable from his journey is not only the dancing part. The fact that Sanchez gets to interact with the locals and be a part of their lives, even for only a short period of time, instantly gives depth and meaning to his experience throughout.

The Dayaks, as he recalls, have a “very simple perception of life” and great respect for the natural world. They have a clear understanding of what it means to be in the present time and Sanchez learns a lot from the Dayaks by trading in extravagance for simplicity.

What initially started out as a quest to learn a local dance ended up becoming a journey of self-discovery for Sanchez.

There was a time when he doubted himself and thought that he could not make it. But in the end, he found the strength to complete his project. This is why his episode is titled Finding the Warrior Within.

At the end of the trip, Sanchez realizes that dancing really does have the power to change people’s lives. More importantly, his journey sums up everything that happens when we combine dance and travel for an important cause.

“I really want to go out there, discover them all and share them with the world in an entertaining way so that people may feel inspired by dance and all of its values,” he says.

To catch Sanchez’s journey of learning the Dayak dance in West Kalimantan, please visit www.youtube.com/c/dancearoundtheglobe

“The tornado has broken down our church. That made us lose our place to pray. Therefore, the people of Waimangura village must walk three or four kilometres just to pray at a nearby church,” said Father Martinus Ng Lende.

As a religious leader, Father Lende has gone through a tremendous journey in restoring religious faith in Waimangura village.

Waimangura village is comprised of only 3,000 people who mostly work as farmers. Most of the people who live in the remote area identify themselves as animists, those who believe in the spirit of ancestors.

That changed when a reverend came to visit the village and decided to care for the church in Waimangura. Later on, the people returned to their faith in animism, leaving the church with few devoted followers.

In 2011, Father Lende arrived in Waimangura to help the church regain its footing. He eventually succeeded in gathering as many as 80 followers. Unfortunately, the church is now facing another difficult time.

Father Lende is determined to rebuild the church so that the local people can visit and pray in it any time they want. The church would need all the help it can get to purchase materials like cement, ceramics and bricks.

For those of you who wish to help Father Lende rebuild the church, please make your donation by visiting www.kitabisa.com/ bedahgereja.

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Locavore Set to Visit Belitung to Throw a Pop-Up Dinner

Surabaya Welcomes New Upscale Hotel SURABAYA Last November, resort company Tanly Hospitality announced the soft opening of Vasa Hotel in Surabaya. The new hotel is known for its luxurious and intricate designs. It features a variety of guestrooms, suites, apartments, meeting rooms, a spa for relaxation and more As a five-star hotel, Vasa highlights the importance of providing luxurious hospitality for its guests. The hotel understands that guests expect highquality facilities, as well as a convenient experience for business and leisure.

BELITUNG One of Bali’s most popular restaurants Locavore will be paying a visit to Belitung on May 20 to explore the local culinary scene.

The restaurant will be on a mission to conduct food research on the island with the Arumdalu team before it holds a special pop-up dinner.

The opening of Vasa in Surabaya is expected to add to the international market of hotels and resorts in the city, which will ultimately bring more business and tourism opportunities.

The pop-up dinner will be limited to 20 seats and will be held at the Beachfront Sahand Resto in the Arumdalu Private Resort. Guests will be able to taste some of Belitung’s richest ingredients through a set of dining courses served Locavore style.

Locavore was recently listed as one of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, earning the 22nd place. The pop-up dinner will give guests a rare and unique dining experience, as well as the chance to get to know the signature culinary style that Locavore has.

For reservations, please contact info@arumdalubelitung.com.

AIS Kemang Celebrates International Women’s Day

Singapore Intercultural School Announces New Academic Programmes

JAKARTA Singapore Intercultural School (SIS) recently announced that starting this year, it will have two academic intakes. The current intake has already been underway since January and is available for Southern Hemisphere students. The second is available from August 2017 to June 2018 for the Northern Hemisphere.

The school revealed that the programmes will allow students and parents of SIS to have flexibility. The school itself is known for adopting the Singapore curriculum and teaching methodologies.

Students learn common subjects like Math, Science and English, in addition to arts and sporting programmes.

Students will later pick up the Cambridge curriculum once they move on to the secondary school and the internationally recognized International Baccalaureate diploma in high school.

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JAKARTA On March 8, women across the globe celebrated International Women’s Day. One of the top-notch schools for expat children and foreigners, AIS Kemang also joined the international act by dedicating the day to discussing the issue of gender equality and talking about some of the world’s most inspiring women.

Preschool students, for example, got to learn about Indonesia’s powerful women like Kartini, who fought for the rights of women to be educated, as well as other inspiring figures like

Rukmini Devi Arundale from India who was a famous dancer.

They also learned the importance of gender equality by embracing values of confidence, independence, as well as praising the roles played by women around them like their mothers and grandmothers.

The celebration is also part of the United Nation’s programme known as the UN Sustainable Development Goal, which aims to promote gender equality.

Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Raises Awareness about Health in a Media Gathering

Deutsche Schule Jakarta Celebrates 60th Anniversary JAKARTA On March 20, Deutsche Schule Jakarta celebrated its 60 th anniversary. The event was held at the school and was attended by students, teachers, staff, as well as foreign ambassadors and local public figures like Tangerang Mayor Airin Rachmi Diany.

The celebration included a welcoming speech and a live orchestra, in addition to a special tribute to the alumni. Guests and participants of the anniversary had the chance to relive their memories spent throughout their time in the school.

Deutsche Schule Jakarta is known for its joint education unit programme that combines both German and Indonesian curriculums. The students enrolled here are mainly Germanspeaking expatriates, as well as local and international students who hail from different parts of the world.

JAKARTA On March 16, Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care invited the media to attend a gathering session to discuss “The Centre of Excellence Update”. The event was led by two key speakers, DR. Dr Wismaji Sadewo, Sp.BS(K) and Dr Sapto Adji, Sp.OT. Dr Sadewo held a discussion about the possibility for doctors to get accurate images on blood vessels of the brain by using Digital Subtraction Aniography (DSA). The technology also works to treat stroke victims. Meanwhile, Dr Adil brought a different subject concerned with musculoskeletal diseases. The doctor shed light on the causes of such diseases, which are sometimes due to a person’s heavy workload.

* Answers in the next edition!

Ramsay Sime Derby Health Care houses two hospitals, Premier Jatinegara and Premier Bintaro. The health care company is known as one of the largest in the world, owning more than 200 hospitals.

Ramsay Health Care Indonesia itself has the earned international accreditation.

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Jakarta Business Networkers Every Tuesday and Thursday Make the right connections and grow your business over breakfast.

At Jakarta Business Networkers ( JBN), all attendees are encouraged to help others by exchang ing 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 7–8.30a.m. every Tuesday at Sapori Deli, Fairmont Jakarta and every Thursday at Mercantile Athletic Club, WTC, Sudirman.

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Street photography is known as one of the most popular forms of art in the world. Jakarta’s iconic cultural space Komunitas Salihara is inviting photography enthusiasts to learn everything that it takes to capture a picture with the right technique. The class will later take students to practice street photography in interesting areas across the city. Students are required to bring their own cameras and will receive learning materials during the class and a certificate afterwards. The class will be taught

by Erik Prasetya, one of Asia’s most renowned photographers. In 2012, Prasetya was listed as one of 20 Most Inf luential Asian Photographers

by Invisible Photographer Asia.

The class costs for Rp.2,000,000.

For more information please visit http://salihara.org/en/node/2804.

the future of the tech business in Indonesia. The event invites two key speakers Yohan Totting, who is a Web Technologies Google Developer E x per t (GDE) for Indonesia and Omer Dawalbeit, a Google Cloud Platform GDE for UK. The event is free of charge and will take place at @america. To register online please visit http:// bit.ly/2lX4gze.

Programmers, engineers and tech junkies are all invited to attend the largest Google event in Jakarta. In Google Cloud Next’17, participants get to partake in discussions about the latest trend in technology and services, as well as listen to what local developers have to say about

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BALI Arts & Culture Ubud Food Festival 12 – 14 May 2017

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symposium and other performances, the festival is organized to challenge perspectives and find solutions for a better world. The topics that will be discussed in Ancient Futures include decentralization (air), art as activism (fire), flow (water), earthing (earth), as well as resonation and harmonics (akasha). Departing from these topics, participants will be asked to help envision and reshape a new era of wellbeing, peace and welfare.

For more information, please visit www.newearthfestival.com

Ancient Futures: NewEarth Festival 5–9 April 2017 Ancient Futures: NewEarth Festival is a space for visionaries, change makers and thought leaders to connect and lead their own initiatives that will make a positive impact.

Featuring an array of creative acts like music, healing arts, gastronomy,

The Ubud Food Festival (UFF) is back this year with the theme ‘ Eve r y F l avou r I s A S t or y ’.

Returning for the third time this year, UFF will be presenting the archipelago’s most celebrated chefs, restaurateurs, professional food enthusiast and food addicts alike.

The festival will also be welcoming a series of local and international culinary experts, including Tasia and Gracia Seger from Australia; the jungle chef Charles Toto and raw food specialist Arif Springs from Indonesia. the festival will bring an array of Asian flavours to some of Seminyak and Sanur’s most exotic dining destinations. For more information please visit www. ubudfoodfestival.com.

29 April 2017 | 7pm onwards | 4 course dinner | Rp.1,500,000 ++ (with wine pairing). For more information please visit w w w. cascadesbali.com/en/index.php.

Photography CasCades Bali’s Course Dinner 28-29 April 2016 CasCades Ba l i Rest aura nt of Viceroy Ba l i i s k now n for its stunni ng d ishes due to its collaborations with Michelin Star chefs like Nick Bril, Benoit Dewitte, Michael Vrijmoed, Thierry Blouet and Sninobu Namae. This April, the restaurant will welcome another two renowned chefs. Soenil Bahadoer is originally from Suriname, located on the northeast coast of South America. Bahadoer is the Chef Patron of Restaurant De Lindehof in the Netherlands. Having grown up in a traditional Hindu family, his cooking style perfectly reflects h i s ba c k g r ou nd . B a ho do er’s creativity and exotic inf luences are commonly seen and tasted in his dishes. Guests can look forward to one of his best creations, Rendang, that is combined with ginger beer, cabbage, kimchi, miso powder, potato with curry and white soy.

Bahadoer will also work alongside CasCade’s executive chef Nic Vanderbeeken. Vanderbeeken has previously worked in and established a number of restaurants all around the globe, including in France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Vietnam.

The two-day collaboration will serve guests with a meal and wine pairing.

Event Details: 28 April 2017 | 7pm onwards | 6 course dinner | IDR 1,950.000 ++ (with wine pairing)

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BORNEO CULTURAL TOUR : May 19-24, 2017. Want to see more of Indonesia? Would you like to attend a local Cultural Festival with Dayak tribes from all over Kalimantan?

Please join us in May for this once a year only spectacular Gawai Festival. Very personalized tour led by David Metcalf, AKA Dayak Dave who has led many cultural groups to Kalimantan. This year is the 32nd time this festival will take place and this year is particularly special as there will be dancers from the Lakota tribe of South Dakota and a Maori singing and dancing group from New Zealand.

Festival highlights: street parade with thousands of Dayak warriors from over 150 different tribes, every evening a gala display of dancing and traditional music and singing, Dayak blowpipe competition and a variety of traditional games and full programme daily, delicious traditional food, surprise events and non-stop action. This is a very unique tour and every year fills very fast. Just four places left.

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