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issue 191 Dear Readers,

Chief Editorial Advisor Leighton Cosseboom editor@indonesiaexpat.biz

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FEATURE STORY Stories of Property and Corruption in Indonesia

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BUSINESS Bubble Fears Premature Following Economic Downturn

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BUSINESS PROFILE Kenneth Rogers: What It's Like to Manage Luxury Residences in Two Countries

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TRAVEL Weaving Hope: Threads of Life

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FOOD AND DRINK A Beginner's Manual to Eating Korean Food

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LISTS 7 Best Retirement Locations in Indonesia and The Cost of Property

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SCAMS IN THE CITY Don't Show, Do Tell

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INFO FOR EXPATS 6 Great Services to Help Expats Move to Their New Home

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NEWS FROM THE ARCHIPELAGO

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SPOTLIGHT Is Now the Best Time to Get in on Lombok Property?

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QUIRKS

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VIEWPOINTS Bloo Lagoon: A Quiet Hideaway in Bali

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WORTHY CAUSES Indonesia's Kampung Pelangi: From Slum Transformation to Creative Sustainability

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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EVENTS

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CLASSIFIEDS

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Managing Editor Erin Cook

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Sales & Advertising Dian Mardianingsih (Jakarta) Wahyu Atmaja (Bali) ads@indonesiaexpat.biz

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There is a lot to be said about property in Indonesia. Reports indicate that the 20 percent luxury tax for properties above Rp.10 billion (US$750,000) has lowered the overall demand for condominiums – one of the popular housing options selected by expats and foreigners in Indonesia. Further, while some believe Jakarta is caught in the middle of a property bubble, analysts actually expect the commercial and residential real estate sectors to weaken this year.

Meanwhile, a clearer law protecting international marriages in the country has helped mixed couples take control of their property assets with more ease and clarity.

Finance Lini Verawaty finance@indonesiaexpat.biz

Contributors Stephanie Brookes Sharon Hambali Grace Susetyo May Tien Kirstienne Ishia Marie Toledo Kenneth Yeung

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In this issue, we’ve got some great property insights for you. Our team looks into the country’s stories of real estate corruption and tries to understand how fundamental problems are being addressed. Our newest editor Erin Cook joins the fray once again to figure out whether Jakarta is in fact witnessing a bubble in its property market, whereby stakeholders are irrationally exuberant about the value of the space at large.

Caranissa Djatmiko sits down to interview a high profile hotel and property veteran from Ascott, while Sharon Hambali goes door to door, helping nearly retired expats decide where the best places to settle in Indonesia are, once career life has concluded for them. Kirstienne Toledo is back and serves up some excellent tools that can help foreigners move to a new house in the archipelago.

Additionally, she takes a magnifying glass to Lombok’s property market to try to determine if now is the right time to invest.

Enjoy the issue!

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Stories of Property and Corruption in Indonesia Property is a unique game in Indonesia, one with many stakeholders and nuances.

Because of this, it has been a breeding ground for bribery and corruption.

By Leighton Cosseboom IT IS NO SECRET that when it comes to property development projects in Indonesia, whether they’re fueled by state revenue or private investors, a great many are potential hotbeds for corruption. In Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, the country was ranked 88 th in recent years, suggesting that Southeast Asia's largest economy is surely rife with bribery and illegal money siphoning in its real estate space.

Considering that property projects by their very nature have many public and private ‘links in the chain’ so to speak when it comes to individuals and organizations that must be dealt with, this means the industry is more vulnerable than most to illegal activities, big and small.

The Sea Wall Scandal Some years ago, the Indonesian government presented a master plan for Jakarta’s ‘Giant Sea Wall,’ slated to be located in the bay just north of the capital city. This project hinged upon the construction of a literal giant wall that would protect Jakarta from floods brought in by the ocean.

The wall would feature big lagoons that would act as safeguards for outflows

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option to parlay that fine into three more months of prison time. Widjaja's assistant, the person who actually delivered the bribe money, was also given a 3.5-year prison sentence and an Rp.200 million fine.

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Ariesman Widjaja from the 13 rivers in Jakarta. Although the groundbreaking ceremony for this massive project took place in October of 2014, reports indicate that viability studies are still being run.

In the meantime, in the space between the coastline and where the wall would go, there is room for a massive urban development initiative. The plan is to build 17 artificial islands in the Jakarta bay for property projects – apartments, towers, malls, hospitals, parks, houses, beaches, infrastructure and more.

The sea wall was a government project, but the land reclamation in the bay only had oversight from the city’s administration, which soon invited private investors into the fold. So far, a few of the artificial islands are already underway.

Muhammad Sanusi However, in September of 2016, the Jakarta Corruption Court found former Agung Podomoro Land (APL) director Ariesman Widjaja guilty of bribing a former legislator. The bribe was an attempt to influence deliberations on two draft bills concerning Jakarta's Zoning Plan and Coastal Northern Territory for the period 2015 to 2035, according to Indonesia Investments.

The bribe was also meant to sway the North Jakarta Strategic Area Regional Spatial Plan. Former city councillor Muhammad Sanusi was the alleged recipient of the money and he was also named as a suspect in the case.

Widjaja was sentenced to three years in prison and given a slap on the wrist with a fine of Rp.200 million (US$15,300). He was even given the

Most people in Indonesia are aware to one degree or another about the government’s tax amnesty programme.

The initiative actually fell short of its ambitious collection goals (only pulling in a mere US$11 billion of the targeted US$75 billion in repatriated funds).

But one interesting thing did happen as a result. The programme shone a bright light on the pervasive nature of tax evasion by the country's richest individuals. Property played a unique role in the story.

The reason the collection target was not reached was because an estimated 50 percent of the overseas holdings were in the form of property (apartments and buildings).

Intelligence collected on billions of previously undeclared assets has provided interesting revelations into not only what locals have stashed away abroad, but also what they have hidden at home in the form of untaxed real estate in the archipelago.

Considering that property projects by their very nature have many public and private ‘links in the chain,’ so to speak, when it comes to individuals and organizations that must be dealt with, this means the industry is more vulnerable than most to corruption.

Authorities and officials were surprised by the amount of newly disclosed local assets that surfaced as a result of the tax amnesty programme, which exceeded Rp.3.6 trillion (US$270 billion). This was ridiculously larger than the US$77.6 billion in assets suspectedly kept abroad by the country’s elites.

According to Asia Times, one of the key reasons for this is that taxpayers had previously only focused on their income and not on their fixed assets.

Some were jarred to find out that while the amnesty tax rate was low, it was still too much to pay on undeclared property inherited decades ago and, in some cases, now worth millions of dollars.

In the end, the tax office was forced to change the rules on land valuations

from the end of 2015 to the actual time of acquisition (or at a level which made the payment more affordable) for locals living on modest incomes.

Meanwhile, according to Gan Integrity (a famous compliance business that manages policies, trainings and due diligence for some of the world’s top companies), corruption is rampant within the land management sector in Indonesia. Property rights are inadequately protected due to corruption and bribery is ubiquitous in land disputes.

The largest bribe usually lands the favourable outcome, said Gan, resulting in land rights of foreign investors being completely unprotected. Expats eyeing local property would do well to keep these points in mind.

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Bubble Fears Premature Following Economic Downturn

By Erin Cook Fears of an eventual bubble in Indonesia’s property markets may have failed to come to fruition in recent years, largely thanks to intervention from the central bank, but close monitoring has found the market struggling to rebound after last year’s economic downturn.

From 2009 to early 2015, property prices in Jakarta had doubled – but analysts insisted this was not the telltale signs of a bubble, rather the natural correction of prices as infrastructure in the city rapidly developed. Citing data from commercial and residential property firm Knight Frank, Jakarta’s property price index grew nearly 150 percent from the end of 2009 to 2014.

Prices again surged under the introduction of President Joko Widodo’s flagship reform – the tax amnesty programme. Intended to ensure billions of rupiah would be repatriated to Indonesia, the move saw property prices benefit, despite the programme

specifically ensuring investment in only government or corporate bonds, bank term deposits and other financial instruments – not personal property.

But, now that the programme has been successful and begins to wind down, a report suggests fears over a bubble in Jakarta property are likely correct.

Property prices rose ahead of the amnesty roll-out, with Felicia Tandiyono, a property analyst at JPMorgan suggesting the assumed success of the programme was enough to support huge growth in prices.

Ken Research’s ‘Indonesia Real Estate Market Outlook to 2018 – Expect Burst in Demand Influenced by Bubble Fears’ examined property across the archipelago, focusing on major cities like Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Bali throughout the decade.

"People really want to buy property.

People who were afraid of the tax scrutiny are now more at ease going into transactions," Tandiyono said last year, as reported by CNBC. "Once properly documented through the tax amnesty scheme, we believe that this amount of wealth will likely flow towards property assets due to relatively more attractive returns than some other alternatives e.g. bank deposit rate and bond yields,” Credit Suisse predicted in a note, via the same CNBC report.

“Indonesia’s property sector has shown robust growth owing to the country’s expanding middle class supported by a low interest rate regime and vigorous national economic growth,” the report said, pointing to political optimism as a major influence on this growth.

“The primary reason behind escalation of the Indonesian property market stemmed from the surge in demand which was backed by higher consumer confidence. This had considerably grown owing to optimism towards the legislative and presidential elections in 2014.”

Bank Indonesia, the country’s central bank, predicted an eventual crash in unsustainable property prices – particularly in Bali and Jakarta – as early as 2013, issuing new regulations to curb speculation, oft-blamed for inflating prices, and increasing the minimum down payments on second homes and apartments to 40 percent.

But, these safeguards have appeared to do little with the property price index growing at around two to four points consistently since 2014.

Meanwhile, a report from Colliers International concerning the first quarter of the year concluded in apartment sales: “After the tax amnesty period, we think consumers will be more confident in spending their money, as they have less concern with their expenses.”

Ferry Salanto, a Senior Associate at Colliers, said demand is slowing in the apartment sector after a boom five or so years ago, but expects the second

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From 2009 to early 2015, property prices in Jakarta had doubled – but analysts insisted this was not the tell-tale signs of a bubble, rather the natural correction of prices as infrastructure in the city rapidly developed.

half of 2017 to see sales rebound to a sustainable level.

“We think that consumer purchasing power should continue to improve gradually, as supported by the overall economic improvement, and thus translated into a more aggressive spending outlook post tax-amnesty programme. Thus, we expect H2 2017 to become a turning point in the apartment market, as we think buyers should be less concerned with tax scrutiny, and would again opt to purchase apartments as a form of investment,” Salanto concluded.

Meanwhile, supply is beginning to rebound after slowing down in 2016, Salanto found.

“In the first quarter of the year, 59,017 apartment units were under construction of which 21,167 units are expected to reach completion before the end of 2017, followed by 28,303 and 9,547 units in 2018 and 2019, respectively,” he said in the report.

“The annual sales of apartments in Jakarta continue to increase, but at a slower rate than in the past,” he predicted.

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KENNETH ROGERS

What It’s Like to Manage Luxury Residences in Two Countries In order to survive in the highly competitive hospitality sector, one must not only understand the importance of product differentiation but also learn how to provide the best service quality and assemble a team of resilient staff. Kenneth Rogers, Regional General Manager for the Ascott Limited in Indonesia and Australia, reveals what it is like to run upscale serviced residence units in two different countries.

By Caranissa Djatmiko “The best thing about working in the hospitality industry lies in its diversity and spontaneity. You never know what will occur next with different guest and staff interactions,” says Kenneth Rogers.

The General Manager kicked off his career in the hospitality industry by working in a hotel in Greece back in the 80s. He was travelling across Europe then and that experience ultimately inspired him to switch his career gears from engineering to hospitality. Later in his career, he found himself managing hotels across the world, including in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia.

His relationship with The Ascott Limited did not begin until 2006 when he was appointed Country General Manager for South Korea. Two years later he was internally transferred to manage Indonesia and in 2013 he was asked to simultaneously take charge of the serviced residence units in Australia.

Rogers’ daily routine as a General Manager may appear typical, yet he reckons there is always something new to expect when managing luxury residences in two different countries. He wakes up at six in the morning – due to the fourhour time difference between Australia

Malaysian Program ‘Malaysia My Second Home’ Poses Challenge for Indonesia’s Property Market Joanne Kua Ying Fei, Chief Executive Officer of KSK Group and Managing Director of KSK Land, said the project is expected to sell out in just a few years.

Renowned Malaysian insurance firm KSK Group is spruiking its 8 Conlay project, a branded residential block in Kuala Lumpur, spelling trouble for similar projects in Indonesia.

KSK Land – a subsidiary company of KSK Group – is currently building a branded residential block in conjunction with five-star hotel brand Kempinski and designers YOO. The residential units will be the main focus of 8 Conlay, in Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur.

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“KSK Land saw a bright opportunity in upgrading values in property projects. We are located in a luxurious area, therefore we chose to build branded residentials because this would be a global investment trend,” Fei said Friday, May 23.

In addition to property, the project also provides a unique lifestyle with many business opportunities for buyers.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is set to build a logistic centre in Kuala Lumpur, signalling a huge increase in foreign investment.

A High Speed Rail project connecting Kuala Lumpur to Singapore in just 90

minutes is under development by the Malaysian government, another huge drawcard for foreign investors.

The Malaysia My Second Home program is helping to establish a strong foreign investment base, with property owners enjoying visa-free entry for ten years while granted a lifetime entitlement to property rights. Compared to Indonesia, where regulations grant property rights to foreigners for a maximum 80 years, Malaysia’s offer is seen as more attractive.

Fei suggested now is the best time to invest in 8 Conlay, while the Malaysian Ringgit is low and property prices are set to increase by 7 to 8 percent annually.

Residences in 8 Conlay are marketed under three categories, from one main bedroom to three. Rates vary from Rp.6.5 billion (US$487,000) to Rp.15 billion (US$1.1 million). All categories are fully furnished and the 8 Conlay project has currently reached 25 percent of its target.

and Indonesia – and starts his day communicating with his Australian team in Melbourne before moving on to his Indonesian team in Jakarta.

During this time, Rogers and his team in Australia and Indonesia normally discuss the progress made by the properties in both countries respectively, particularly when it comes to their business, staff members and overall guest satisfaction.

He prefers to keep the communications with his key team members straight yet effective, thus avoiding having too many formal meetings. This would hopefully keep his staff engaged and motivated.

Rogers concedes that flexibility is an important factor for anyone who wishes to succeed in this industry. Staff must adapt to the long working hours while also prioritising guests’ needs at all costs.

“You need to sacrifice some personal time in order to be successful in the hospitality industry,” he reveals.

The dynamic and ever-changing hospitality landscape in Indonesia and Australia from time to time make his work especially challenging yet interesting. While Rogers thinks that they are generally different, both countries’ hospitality sectors seem to share a similarity when it comes down to the purpose of boosting economy. And thanks to the fast-growing nature of the travel sector, he finds that the hospitality sector in the two countries is forced to come up with new strategies that can set themselves apart from the vast competition.

The hospitality industry in Australia, for one, is still undergoing a massive construction project in which more than 8,000 hotel rooms are being built, while a total of 30,000 accommodations are projected to emerge in the coming years.

The construction boom, which will last for at least another year, is due to the

Bank Indonesia: Government is Too Focused with the Development of South Bali Bali remains the most popular and visited destination throughout the Indonesian archipelago, despite uneven development across the resort island driving most visitors to the south.

“Tourism development in Bali is too concentrated in the southern part.

This may cause traffic problems and limited capacity of hotel availability,” Azka Subhan, Head of the Advisory Division and Economic Development of Bank Indonesia, said as reported by Antaranews.com.

The over-commercialised Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua and Jimbaran areas are clear examples. This represents

exceptionally high tourism spending in the country, predicted to reach US$167 billion by 2025. This year alone, Australia will see a new wave of hotels sprawling across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra.

While Rogers thinks that they are generally different, both countries’ hospitality sectors seem to share a similarity when it comes to the purpose of boosting economy.

expectations and how they can upgrade their stay experience.

As the market turns increasingly competitive, new guest opportunities arise.

Rogers believes that preserving ‘the spirit of guest service’ is the universal key to running a hospitality business successfully.

Focusing on guests, who are at the heart of the hospitality industry, gives them the chance to be ‘an advocate of your brand and property’.

On a similar note, the Indonesian government hopes to attract 20 million foreign tourists annually by 2019. The plan accordingly encouraged property owners and investors to build more hotels and resorts, with Jakarta and Bali remaining as the top places that lead the local hospitality sector.

Last year, Indonesia Hotel Watch revealed the local hospitality landscape has been significantly defined by Bali and Jakarta for the past five years. The survey, led

by HVS Singapore, recorded that both Bali and Jakarta are home to around 63 percent of the overall branded supply and 85 percent of Indonesia’s luxury supply collectively. Bali, for one, is responsible for attracting about 40 percent of international visitors to the archipelago, while the capital city is highlighted for having the highest number of rooms in the luxury segment in Indonesia.

Rogers believes that keeping up with such trends is essential for understanding the market in both countries, which shall help managers and their teams decide their next move to improve the residence, such as how they can live up to the guests’

This means allowing guests to openly express their demands and concerns which in return would help residence’s team to offer the best service quality.

A good way to understand guests’ expectations according to Rogers is to listen to their complaints. Once this part is accomplished, then you can start differentiating yourself and keep the business alive.

For The Ascott Limited itself, differentiation is shown by having serviced apartments. Rogers adds: “Competition is tough and home grown brands are coming up and some of these have carved niches in the market and are very successful. We like to differentiate ourselves as we have serviced apartments and can appeal to the mid- to long-stay guest.”

For more information on The Ascott Limited please visit: www.the-ascott.com/en/ascottlimited/index.html

he blames for Bali not reaching its true potential. While Bali often boasts large numbers of tourists annually, Subhan called these visits ‘lower quality’ as they are shorter and tend to spend less while in Bali. In 2015, the average length of stay was 3.08 days, while in 2016 the number decreased to only 2.93 days.

“Similarly, expenditure rates decreased a little bit from US$143.92 per tourist per day to US$143.45 per tourist per day.

This may seem not much different but we still need to be able to anticipate it,” Subhan said.

large losses in business, with uneven development leading tourists to believe they have seen all Bali has to offer, without learning of attractions in North Bali.

Subhan criticised a lack of cooperation among businesses in the tourism industry and the Indonesian government, which

The total number of visits itself increased from 4 million tourists in 2015, to 4.9 million tourists in the following year. Bank Indonesia data found that foreign tourists from China are the biggest contributors to the lower quality of tourists figures.

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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.

Weaving Hope: Threads of Life Text and images by Grace Susetyo

“Our Balinese staff would (learn about another Indonesian custom and) go, ‘Oh yeah, we do that too.’ They don’t mean they do the same ceremony, but they do something for the same purpose,” said William. He added that though said ceremonies might look different from the Balinese version, his Balinese staff find a level of connection to and validation from other Indonesians who know what it’s like to struggle in perpetuating their identity amid the pressures of global development.

In 2006, Threads of Life gathered 100 Timorese weavers in Baun, Kupang regency, and organized a festival that facilitated cross-community discussions and dyeing workshops. The weavers concluded the festival with a statement. “We’re told by the development community, the government, and the media that we are backward and primitive for holding on to these traditions, and that we have to let them go in order to partake in the modern global economy.

Why do we have to chose either or? Why can’t we maintain our culture and identity, and make a living while doing so?” William recalled the weavers’ statement.

In the bold Sumbanese cloth, I could almost see pairs of horses fighting and giant birds greeting each other, as if captured in a freeze frame by woven threads of noni red, indigo blue, and a purplish shade of black.

Other ikat heirloom pieces on exhibit included Toraja’s black-and-white diamond-like geometrical patterns, Savu’s tidy lines of intricate red-white-and-brown patola flowers, and a rare pattern of Timorese lotis in muted colours of indigo and sappanwood red.

Entering the Threads of Life gallery in Ubud is like an encounter with the diverse worlds of Eastern Indonesia in one place, documented in woven cotton and natural dyes. To the communities making ikat, though, these are not just clothes but a testament of Eastern Indonesians’ cosmological relationship with their natural worlds. Co-founder William Ingram says he finds his purpose in offering hope for earning a decent livelihood for the women who devote their lives to perpetuating this cultural heritage.

Threads of Life started when William Ingram and Jean Howe travelled across rural Eastern Indonesia in 1998. During the Southeast Asian economic crisis, the British couple found that their money suddenly gained more purchasing power. On the other hand, locals offered to sell them rare heirloom cloths normally used in ceremonies, because they were short on cash.

Driven by a shared concern for the dying tradition of ikat throughout Eastern Indonesia and the livelihoods of the communities that make them, William and Jean partnered with Balinese ethnobotanist I Made “Pung” Maduarta and started the Threads of Life gallery in 2001. William describes Threads of Life as a fair trade enterprise which curates the best quality naturaldyed ikat directly from master weavers, empowers their access to the commercial market, and facilitates exchange of cultural knowledge among communities.

Found across many cultures of Austronesia – archipelagic Malay-Pacific cultures that trace their ancestry back to Taiwan and Southeast Asia – ikat is a handmade technique of weaving resist-dyed threads which are first bound to produce desired patterns. In Indonesia, ikat is practised as part of those traditional worldviews collectively referred to as adat.

"Adat, everywhere, is this relationship to the world around us that sees it through the lens of the

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Since then, Threads of Life has been focusing on trying to answer this question in the affirmative.

William described this work as a double edged sword.

“Monetizing something that was devotional in the past is a dangerous thing to do. But not monetizing it in an economy that’s gone from being a ceremonial barter economy into a globalized cash economy guarantees the eradication of the culture,” he said.

To find a helpful balance between the two, William said Threads of Life has a responsibility to understand the cultures they work with as much as possible, so as to “do no harm” in business.

William Ingram, co-founder of Threads of Life impact and the living presence of the ancestors in the environment that the ancestors created for us,” said William. “Textiles are a way of articulating that.

It’s like literature – not written, but nevertheless a symbolic articulation of the value system. Textiles are a way for communities to feed those value systems back to themselves.”

William described most of the Austronesian cultures he’s encountered as having this common-patterned origin myth where a founding ancestor travelled land and sea to eventually reach the place where people now call their homeland and establish a relationship with the environment. Before converting to major world religions such as Christianity or Islam, ancient Indonesians practised animistic traditions that honour communities’ custodianship of the natural world. Ikat textiles are part of Indonesia’s animistic Austronesian heritage, which William described as a cosmological wisdom Westernindustrial cultures lost many centuries ago. “(The ikat-weaving communities Threads of Life works with) are some of the last peoples in the world that hold this value system and way of seeing the world.

The fact that maintaining this worldview is held as an aspiration means that they struggle to express it fully in their lives,” said William, who contrasts the animistic Austronesian worldview with that of the consumptive industrial society disconnected from the natural world.

William said he feels lucky to have started Threads of Life in Bali, employing local Balinese Hindu staff who recognize the values of their own culture in the diverse practices of other ikat-weaving cultures throughout Eastern Indonesia. Despite being officially recognised as Hindu, Balinese religion is, in fact, the same animistic Austronesian worship of the natural world found all over Indonesia.

One of Threads of Life’s greatest challenges is the fact that some people have no conception that they could lose their culture. In 2016, a village in Ende lost its last master weaver to breast cancer. Before she died, William asked the Mamatua who will continue her village’s weaving tradition. The Mamatua assumed her daughter will – the one Mamatua spent her life’s savings putting through university, who now has a job in the city. But the Mamatua was insistent that her daughter will someday, somehow, return to the village and take responsibility as the village’s cultural custodian of this generation. Sadly, the village’s ikat tradition died with the nail in the Mamatua’s coffin.

On the other hand, William said he’s happy to be working with communities that are already making marketable works of art, as opposed to having to train makers from scratch. “We’re looking for places where there is still that one practising master weaver or dyer, who is still impassioned and holding a tradition against the tide. We offer her a way to hold on to what she’s doing and prosper. Once she starts to be seen as prospering, other women will be interested as well.”

Threads of Life also facilitates the revival of lost cultural knowledge through cross-community collaboration. For instance, Threads of Life has helped synthetic-dyeing weavers relearn their forgotten natural dye traditions through cross visits and workshare arrangements with communities that still practise natural dyeing. Promoting natural dye traditions also encourages the resurgence of traditional agroforestry and food systems, and reintroduces cultural knowledge of the natural world to the current generation.

“It’s not about going back to how it was, but not completely abandoning what was smart about their ancestral wisdom,” said William. “Finding this alternative model of thinking and relating to the world that has been long missing from my culture – this is what motivates me in this work.”

Jalan Kajeng 24, Ubud, Bali 80571 (Open 10am to 7pm daily) T: +62-361-972112 or +62-361-972187 W: www.threadsoflife.com

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May Tien is a freelance writer who specializes in culinary anthropolog y and Asian cuisines. She has worked in the restaurant hospitality industry for many years and mentored students at Le Cordon Bleu in New Zealand.

A Beginner’s Manual to Eating Korean Food

As Korean food gains popularity worldwide, food writer May Tien explores the different facets of the cuisine and delves into the varied menu options available in Jakarta.

Kkanpunggi

By May Tien I can’t remember when I first had Korean food.

It seems like one of the cuisines my family adopted into our culinary repertoire at a very early stage.

My ancestors from my father’s side lived close to the border of the Korean peninsula in Shandong province. Perhaps my affinity for Korean food can be traced back to those early days when borders had not yet been drawn and passed generations through those Shandong genes.

Kkanpunggi, Korean-Chinese style fried chicken wings with a thin and crackly skin, super succulent meat and sweet-savoury-soy-garlic-based glaze was the first Korean dish that I can remember; most likely because it was the closest thing to a delicious meat lollipop to me. It translated well through to adulthood as I would endure two-hour long waits simply to sit at a table and place an order.

Nowadays, you can find hundreds of Korean fried chicken (the other more delicious KFC) fast food outlets around the world, most of them serving their own version of some of this fried goodness. Here in Jakarta, there are plenty of Korean fried chicken stops in the megamalls and the best ones allow you to pick and choose your sauces and toppings, bonein or without. It is better than any Western-style fried chicken you have ever eaten – trust me on this one.

This article is not for the Korean foodie aficionado, but rather a primer for those who want a taste of something other than the typical KBBQ restaurant that has blown over in popularity. So down the rabbit hole of Korean cuisine we go, into a vast arena of varied foodstuffs and delectable findings that isn’t all about fermented cabbage and marinated beef.

Jigae and Tang/Guk (Stews and Soups)

Who doesn’t love a hearty stew or soup? In Korean cuisine, there’s one for every occasion, ailment and reason for being. It’s not a meal without a guk or tang present and most restaurants usually serve a single complementary serving with your meal.

For the uninitiated, galbitang – a simple clear soup consisting of tender short ribs and daikon radish – is very satisfying and palate-cleansing. There is also the restorative samgyetang, an herb-infused chicken soup that utilizes a whole chicken stuffed with garlic, ginseng, scallions, jujubes and rice. Unsurprisingly, Koreans tend to eat this soup on the hottest days of the year to promote the body's natural cooling system: sweating.

For those who love the spiciness of kimchi (like me), there’s a jigae loaded with it and served boiling hot in a ceramic bowl with some thin slices of pork or beef.

One of my other favourites is the soon dubu jigae, which is fresh soft tofu stew – and usually served spicy enough to kick you in the rear end the next day.

Best eaten with lots of steamed rice and chilled beer.

These stews are extremely hearty and some require an iron stomach on account of the chilli pastes and kimchi with which it is cooked, but on a wet and dreary night, nothing beats a bubbling, lava-hot jigae with some steamed white rice.

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Hwe (Korean Raw Fish)

The difference between Korean and Japanese style raw fish is all in the sauces and accompaniments that go with it. Japanese sashimi is a simple meal usually eaten with some pungent wasabi and shoyu, or Japanese soy sauce. The Koreans, on the other hand, love to spice their raw fish up with sauces such as chogochujang or ssamjang, which are somewhat similar chilli pastes mixed with a host of other seasonings and alliums. There is almost always a dip comprised of toasted sesame oil amplified with a big dash of salt. It is delicious on almost everything. Then, there are the accompanying perilla and lettuce leaves, sliced raw garlic and chilis, roasted seaweed, long strings of refreshing daikon radish. You eat the slices of raw fish in a spicy-savoury vegetable wrap.

Naengmyeon

The other major difference between hwe and sashimi is that hwe is served (preferably) fresh off the live fish. Some restaurants serve fish slices that are still wriggling post-mortem, and tanks of fresh seafood are sometimes displayed in the dining room to show off just how fresh your hwe will be.

When you order hwe, you’re not just getting raw fish.

You’re also getting soup made from the fish bones and banchan (complementary side dishes). And, many people enjoy their seafood feast with chilled beer or soju. Hite or OB, if you can find it in Jakarta, are common Korean beers served ice cold that are particularly good with this meal.

Guksu or Myeon (Korean noodles)

There is a staggering variety of noodles in Korean cuisine. Noodles made of sweet potato starch or pumpkin and wheat or acorn flour or buckwheat or dried corn flour. There are hot and dry noodles, cold and soupy noodles, cold and dry noodles, hot and soupy noodles, and stir-fried noodles.

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Korean Fried Chicken Chir Chir Indonesia Ruko Garden House B20, Pantai Indah Kapuk, North Jakarta Instagram: @chirchirindonesia Telephone: +62-21-2903 3491 Bon Chon Various outlets (W: www.bonchon.com) Kyo Chon Various outlets (W: www.kyochon-indonesia.com) Jigae and Tang/Guk

I am partial to mul naengmyeon, which is a chilled and very refreshing bowl of chewy Korean-style buckwheat noodles (not the same as Japanese soba as the texture is much more a workout for your jaw) in a slightly sweet and sour beef broth accented with sliced pears and cucumbers with a top note of hot mustard. It might sound strange, but it is a unique taste and provides a perfect counterbalance to all of those hot, soupy noodles that might just be slightly off-putting during the unrelenting midday heat during dry season in Indonesia.

However, if spicy seafood soup noodles are your jam, then jjamppong is something one should consider from the menu. Jjamppong is one of those KoreanChinese fusion dishes where the true origins are probably from a bit further west of the peninsula, but the current dish is a product of Korean innovation and ingredients. It’s a hodge-podge of various Korean vegetables, pork and seafood. It’s also quite spicy with the addition of gochugaru, a dried and fine chilli powder that is used quite extensively in the cuisine.

Mr. Park Various locations (Twitter: /MrParkResto) Cheongdam Garden Jalan Senopati No. 43 C, Jakarta Telephone: +62-21-521 2522 Hwe Chunghae Soosan Jalan Senopati No. 49, Jakarta Telephone: +62-21-527 8721 Kim Sat Gat Jalan Senayan No. 29, Jakarta Telephone: +62-21-722 2230 Myeon/Guksu Legend of Noodle Jalan Senopati No. 81, Jakarta Telephone: +62-21-2188 9061 ext: 399 Jjang Korean Noodle and Grill Jalan Wolter Monginsidi No.39, (2nd floor of Kambing Bakar Kairo), Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta Telephone: +62-21-722 9749

7 Best Retirement Locations in Indonesia and The Cost of Property

By Sharon Hambali RETIREMENT does not only mean the point where a person stops working. The meaning of the word ‘retirement’ may vary for each person. However, retirement is often seen as a final goal where one can live happily without having to worry about anything.

That said, retirement needs a lot of planning and preparations, especially for those who aim for overseas retirement.

Cityscapes may be the main reason for most people, however it is also better to know more about the cities and their property prices. Here are seven of the best locations in Indonesia and how much their properties cost.

1. Wonosobo, Central Java Wonosobo is a regency filled with natural beauties, there’s no doubt about it. For those who really love Indonesia’s exotic sceneries but hate the humid temperature, Wonosobo may be the right location for you.

The regency is located among the hills, and the northern area is a part of the Dieng plateau, a tourist favourite.

Moreover, Wonosobo regency is only a three-hour drive from the Special Region of Yogyakarta.

The regency is home to around 810,000 and 81,000 within the Wonosobo district.

According to Urbanindo.com, an online portal for buying and selling houses, prices in Wonosobo Regency range between Rp.260 million (US$20,000) for a 63-square-metre surface area to Rp.700 million (US$52,000) for a 110-squaremetre surface area.

2. Uluwatu, Bali Bali has long been known among foreigners for its beauty and home comforts. The paradise island is also considered to be one of the world’s best places to retire.

Each region in Bali has a different personality. Home to many surf beaches, Uluwatu is the best choice for those who enjoy the thrill of surfing on a daily basis.

Located on the south western tip of Bukit Peninsula, Uluwatu is fairly small

compared to other areas in Bali. Due to its strategic location, house prices in Uluwatu, Badung, can be considered more expensive starting from approximately Rp.1 billion (US$75,000) with a total surface area of 105 square metres.

3. Sanur, Bali Sanur was one of the first few small towns to attract foreign tourists when Bali’s fame began to peak. Only a 30 minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, Sanur is located in the southeast of the island.

For many, a trip to Bali is incomplete without a visit to Sanur. Its beautiful beach stretches from Bali’s capital city, Denpasar.

With easy access available, visitors can both walk and drive when exploring the area.

An average of 110 square metres of surface area may be found at prices starting from Rp.550 million (US$41,300). If you aim to own a large villa, you may also want to set aside at least Rp.3.5 billion (US$262,000) for 1,170 square metres of surface area.

Sanur is filled with abundant restaurants featuring the best of traditional Indonesian foods as well as culinary tastes from around the world.

Foreigners who marry local citizens may find land prices at Rp.6.5 million (US$488) per square metre. House prices range from Rp.400 million (US$30,000) for 100-square-metre surface area to Rp.1.5 billion (US$112 million) for at least 200-square-metre surface area.

Foreigners may also buy villas in Sanur with higher prices starting from Rp.2.2 billion (US$165,000).

4. Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara Home to Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, Lombok tourism has flourished over the past few years. Lombok is thick with greenery and the famous Rinjani mountain in the upper east side of the island.

Lombok is very peaceful and the cost of living may be considered very cheap.

Similar to Bali, many expats or foreigners choose to live in Lombok while doing business in the tourism sector such as running restaurants, hotels or agriculture.

To top it off, the Indonesian government has been intensively improving Lombok’s infrastructure, easing liveability and accessibility.

5. Special Region of Yogyakarta Another great city for overseas retirement is the famous university city of Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta suits those who seek to live in a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, yet still have access to the modernities of a major city.

The cost of living in Yogyakarta is known to be very affordable. Healthcare, including dentistry, can cost only a hundred thousand rupiahs, while a meal in a mid-range restaurant can cost around Rp. 80,000 (US$6) for two people.

You may also find 110 square metre houses with a price range of Rp.825 million (US$62,000) on average. Apartment units are also sold with a price range of Rp.450 million (US$33,000) to Rp.650 million (US$48,000) on average.

For those dreaming of retiring in Indonesia, the options are seemingly endless. From the sandy beaches of Bali, to the mountains of West Java, get armed with the facts.

Lembang is also home to the much-loved De Ranch. It is only a two hour drive from Bandung.

Additionally, houses in Lembang are mostly large with an average price of Rp.2 billion (US$150,000) for a 140-square-metre surface area.

7. Balikpapan, East Kalimantan Balikpapan has a population over 700,000 and tons of oil and mining businesses, so for those in the sector the city can be a drawcard. At first glance, Balikpapan may not seem like much, but its cleanliness and light traffic are two qualities which make it very different from Jakarta.

The cost of living in Balikpapan is similar to the Special Region of Yogyakarta, with a regular lunch costing around Rp.50,000 (US$3.76) per person.

6. Lembang, West Java For those looking to live among the country’s beautiful hills, but hoping to leave the cold and crowds alone, Lembang is a gorgeous destination. Locals have been flocking to the area lately, fascinated by Maribaya, filled with waterfalls and parks.

The famous Tangkuban Perahu Mountain is also a sight to behold.

Houses in Balikpapan can cost a little bit more than Yogyakarta, Lembang and Lombok. For a 45 square metre house, you may find an average price of Rp.1.3 billion (US$97,000). Additionally, apartment prices are approximately Rp.140 million (US$10,500) for an 18-square-metre unit.

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Don't Show, Do Tell

Beware of sharing a nude selfie in Indonesia. You could be extorted or even criminalized.

By Kenneth Yeung IF, had mainly targeted underage females living in East Java, about 1,500 kilometres away from Bengkulu.

He is now detained and facing extortion charges.

There’s an old internet joke that goes like this: “Warning! If a man comes to your front door and says he is conducting a survey and asks you to show him your breasts, do not show him your breasts! This is a scam – he only wants to see your breasts. I wish I’d gotten this yesterday. I feel so stupid and cheap now.”

A more sinister scam was perpetrated last year in Central Java by a 24-year-old man named Surya Risdianto. Posing as a casting agent, he set up an Instagram account and contacted young aspiring models. He offered to help them enter prestigious modelling competitions, so they could start earning Rp.1.5 million (US$112) to Rp.5 million (US$375) per shoot. He requested nude photos, promising he would not share them. Next, he invited the girls to meetings, at which he threatened to publicize their photos unless they consented to sex. He was arrested on January 3, 2017. Police said he had received photos from at least 48 schoolgirls and had sex with ten of them.

Although just a silly joke, it’s a valuable reminder to be on your guard when a stranger makes requests. It can also serve as a cautionary tale to children with social media accounts to beware of friend requests from unknown people, no matter how friendly they seem.

Popularity in school now extends far beyond the playground. It’s all about how many followers you have on Instagram, how many cool stickers you have on Line and your ‘score’ (ranking among friends) on Snapchat.

Kids are taking more photos of themselves than ever before to assert their individuality and coolness, all in the hope of being accepted.

Such shallow narcissism is hardly surprising in a world that worships untalented halfwits for having a big butt and matching boobs – and a proclivity for displaying them to the smut-obsessed media. Seriously, a Google search for ‘Kardashian’ yields 211 million results, whereas a search for ‘intellect’ yields only 36.5 million results. Then again, you could fiddle with Google data to justify just about any argument.

Even in Indonesia, the national day in celebration of pioneering feminist Kartini (1879–1904) is more about fashion, makeup and cooking competitions, rather than smiting patriarchal Javanese culture. How many Indonesians have actually sat down and read Kartini’s collected letters? They might be surprised to learn the young aristocrat preferred “clothes [that] were simple,” and that she and her sisters felt stupid “as though we had been dolls” when paraded before guests. She also wrote, “it would be so wearisome to dress in court costume.”

And don’t expect to find Kartini’s following assertion in any local textbooks: “The most serious fault of our people is idleness. It is a great drawback to the prosperity of Java.”

Idleness helps to make kids slaves to their smartphones, squandering time on games and social media apps. Sadly, scammers are exploiting the insecurities of narcissistic teenage girls and their desire for popularity. Some girls who feel bullied at school are also likely to turn to the internet and online apps in search of friendship.

In Bengkulu province on the western coast of Sumatra, a 20-year-old man posed as a sexy young woman on Instagram and befriended numerous girls on the popular photo-sharing service. After gaining their trust, he promised he could help them to achieve stardom and wealth. All they had to do was send him nude photos, which he claimed that producers needed to see for casting purposes. Often, he gave them instructions for explicit poses.

Girls who sent him their nude photos were subsequently blackmailed. The man threatened to publicly release the private images unless the girls transferred money to his bank account or bought credit for his phone number.

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Sadly, scammers are exploiting the insecurities of narcissistic teenage girls and their desire for popularity. Some girls who feel bullied at school are also likely to turn to the internet and online apps in search of friendship.

Most of the victims were afraid to report the extortion to their parents, let alone to police. Finally, a victim from East Java province went to the police, who identified the perpetrator and put his name on a wanted list.

On May 1, the scammer was arrested at his house by a joint team of police from Bengkulu and East Java.

Officers said the man, identified only by his initials as

‘Research’ Ratu Rosaline, an Indonesian user of chatting app Line, in late May discovered someone had set up a fake Line account using her name and photo, and was sending requests to females for nude photos, for the sake of ‘medical research.’

The scammer, posing as a medicine student, claimed nude images were required for a nutritional analysis of the ‘shape and colour’ of women who have been pregnant and those without children. ‘She’ promised the photos would be deleted after viewing.

Criminal Charges In Indonesia, if you share a nude selfie on social media, even through a private messaging application, you can now potentially face criminal charges.

That’s the fate of Firza Husein, who on May 16 was charged with distributing pornography because she allegedly sent nude photos of herself in a private WhatsApp chat with firebrand cleric Rizieq Shihab, leader of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI). Rizieq is also wanted for questioning over the case but has left Indonesia.

If police do want to criminalise Rizieq – who has already been jailed twice in the past for inciting violence – there ought to be better avenues than charging him over nude photos of a consenting adult in a private chat. He and Firza could face up to six years behind bars under the 2008 Pornography Law. In a related development, police on May 23 arrested a man in South Jakarta for allegedly disseminating a fake WhatsApp chat between National Police chief Tito Karnavian and Jakarta Police spokesperson Argo Yuwono concerning the Rizieq and Firza case.

The man, identified only as HP, used an Instagram account in the name of @muslim_cyber1 to upload screenshots of the bogus chat, which suggested that Firza was being intimidated by police and the controversial chat between her and Rizieq was faked.

As social media apps have become a way of life and as opportunistic Indonesian politicians continue to exploit conservative religious values, netizens would be wise to keep it clean online. Meanwhile, children should be reminded that anything posted privately online could end up in the public domain.

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6 Great Services to Help Expats Move to Their New Home

5. Allied Pickfords For almost 400 years, the name Allied Pickfords has been synonymous with high quality home moving services.

With advanced shipping and transportation methods, it has grown to become one of the largest and most respected providers of moving services, handling over 50,000 domestic and international moves every year.

You will be assigned a personal move coordinator who will oversee the entire process – from planning to unpacking. The coordinator will serve as the single source for answers to important questions and guidance at each step of the move.

All Move Consultants are assigned an iPad so that precise and thorough inventories of your possessions can be recorded in order to provide the organization with an accurate cost of move.

You will also gain access to GlobalCom, their state-ofthe-art online tracking system where you can monitor the status of your move, review critical dates including survey, pickup, port departure and arrival, customs clearance and delivery – 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

6. AGS Four Winds International Movers Committed to quality service, AGS has always aimed to ensure client satisfaction since launching 36 years ago.

AGS Group heavily invests in staff training, from the packers to the office workforce and management.

By Kirstienne Ishia Marie Toledo The process of moving to a new place can be exciting, but it can also be a great hassle – especially as an expatriate trying to adjust in a foreign country.

It can be overwhelming looking for help, not knowing where to begin or which services to tap. The easiest and cheaper alternative would be hiring a truck usually found on the side of the road with a sign that says ‘disewa’ (for rent/hire) where you’ll approach the driver and negotiate.

However, the thought of entrusting valuables to random strangers can be a concern for some.

This daunting task shouldn’t hinder you from starting anew. Here we’ve listed some of the most trustworthy and efficient moving services in Indonesia to make your relocation as seamless as possible.

1. Santa Fe Relocation Services Santa Fe Relocation Services offers moving, relocation, real estate and visa and immigration services for individuals and companies moving to Indonesia and around the world. If you’re thinking of moving to the archipelago, a member of their team will gladly assist when it comes to relocating to Indonesia.

Local moving services include full packing, local transport, delivery, full unpacking and removal of debris at the new residence. An eco-friendly company, Santa Fe uses reusable materials for local removals over short distances. They use fresh plastic bins, cotton blankets and form-fitted strong-wrap, all of which provide excellent protection and help reduce waste.

For international moving, the team can coordinate all aspects of your overseas move, including the pre-move survey, quotation, confirmation, protection coverage, packing, freight, customs clearance, delivery and storage if needed.

2. Asian Tigers Lane Moving & Storage Since opening for business in 1985, Asian Tigers remains one of the most preferred international movers in Indonesia. They are one of only two companies in the country to hold the prestigious FAIM (FIDI Accredited International Mover) accreditation. Their mission is to provide quality and superior service by devoting full energy and attention to helping families move.

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For home moving, their team will conduct a pre-move survey and a Move Management Specialist will meet with you to discuss requirements. To make sure your belongings are safe, their warehouse in Taman Tekno, BSD, is an extremely secure environment and floodfree zone.

Moreover, Asian Tigers maintains a high level of quality control in all departments, both through highly trained staff and a sophisticated, customised computer system that links all offices and aspects of the company’s operations.

3. DB Schenker Want a smooth and efficient relocation? DB Schenker can help help you with that. DB Schenker relocation services handle everything from the planning stage to the organisation process down to ensuring that the completion is according to schedule.

They operate at 800 locations around the world with approximately 20,000 employees. Being one of the pioneers in the air freight industry, DB Schenker is considered a leader in innovative air freight concepts.

With an extensive service expertise as an integrated logistics services provider, DB Schenker solves all the logistics surrounding your move. They handle disassembly, packing, transport and ready-to-use reassembly.

4. Crown Relocations According to IndoIndians, Crown’s ‘Move Management’ system and ‘One Point of Coordination’ structure simplifies the moving process by providing an informed and responsive service.

The Jakarta team is dedicated to giving clients the personal care and attention needed to make relocation a success. A personal Move Manager will guide you through the whole process, taking the time to understand all requirements. They will complete a survey of your home to establish what items you’ll be moving and their fully-trained packing team will safely pack and ship everything.

Crown also has a unique password-protected online tracking system to give clients real-time access to the status of items and to ensure the safety of belongings.

The manufacture and purchase of all packing material is centralized in France, South Africa and Hong Kong.

Then the material is exported to all locations where the Group operates.

AGS also continues to be innovative. An example would be their new smaller container which combines flexibility, greater security and better efficiency in order to improve your move.

Aside from domestic and international removals, they offer other services such as storage facilities, office moves, corporate relocation services, moving vehicles, all-risk insurance, online services, and records management.

Santa Fe Relocation Services

Jl Karanggan Muda Raya No.59 Gunung Putri 16961, Bogor T: +62-21-2961 2990 E: indonesia@santaferelo.com W: www.santaferelo.com/our-people/amea/office/jakarta Asian Tigers Lane Moving & Storage

Kawasan Industri Gudang Taman Tekno Blok C, No. 2, Sektor XI, Bumi Serpong Damai Jakarta 15314 T: +62-21-756 1999 E: info@asiantigers-indonesia.com W: www.asiantigers-indonesia.com DB Schenker

Contact person: Ovilia Faratika (Manager Special Traffic Indonesia) T: +62-818-844 777 E: ovilia.faratika@dbschenker.com W: www.dbschenker.co.id Crown Relocations

Taman Tekno Block D/20 BSD +Bumi Serpong Damai Tangerang 15314 Indonesia T:+62-21-7588 2338 E: jakarta@crownrelo.com W: www.crownrelo.com/en-us/office/jakarta Allied Pickfords

Jl.TB Simatupang Kavling 89, Tanjung Barat Jakarta 12530 Indonesia T: +62-21-780 7851 W: www.alliedpickfords.co.id AGS Four Winds International Movers

T: +62-21-8370 8395 W: www.agsmovers.com/branches/asia/indonesia

NEWS FROM THE

ARCHIPELAGO Habib Rizieq Boasts ‘726 Lawyers’ In Sex Chat Defense CONTROVERSIAL CLERIC and head of the hardline group Islamic Defender’s Front, Habib Rizieq, has made headlines over allegations of a Whatsapp sex chat involving the head of the Solidaritas Sahabat Cendana Foundation Firza Husein.

At least 726 lawyers from both Indonesia and neighbouring countries are working to support Rizieq’s appeal, Ampera said.

“A London-based lawyer who took on the case about Burma and ISIS is ready to back Rizieq anytime,” Ampera said, as reported by Okezone.com.

Supporters of the firebrand cleric have expressed their disappointment in authorities, while Eggi Sudjana – another lawyer supporting Rizieq – claimed the entire investigation is suspicious with possible procedural violations.

Argo Yuwono, Head of the Polda Metro Jaya Public Relations and Police Commissary, said the naming of Rizieq as a suspect was based on strong evidence.

Rizieq is accused of violating the 2008 Criminal Law regarding pornography, as well as the law on information and electronic transaction.

An arrest warrant has been issued, but authorities are yet to identify the exact location of Rizieq, who is believed to be hiding out in Saudi Arabia. The warrant has put Rizieq on the most-wanted list.

Indonesia Increases Security ‘Zombie’ Drug Flakka Believed to Have Entered Indonesia to Prevent Terror Attacks Police have sent 100 brigades to guard Sangihe Island alone. Moreover, Head of Public Affairs and Broadcasting of TNI Marine main base Dedi Irawan said there are several TNI ships guarding the border as part of routine operations.

“I asked the Commander of TNI and Police Chief. We need to minimize the chances of terrorists entering Indonesia,” Wiranto said. He also volunteered assistance to the Philippines in fighting ISIS militants.

Bambang Waskito, Chief of North Sulawesi Police, said intelligence operations had been launched in remote areas to ensure no militants had entered the country.

RECENT TERROR ATTACKS across the world, including in Jakarta, have put the archipelago on high alert. The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and police are plotting a large-scale operation to block Islamic State from expanding influence in Indonesia. The move was prompted following a siege in Marawi City, in the southern Philippines, which began May 23.

“Citizens do not need to worry. They may resume normal activities. Police and TNI are increasing patrols and sweeping operations,” said Waskito.

The proximity of southern Philippines and Sangihe Island, North Sulawesi, has led the taskforce to focus first on that area.

Wiranto also explained that ISIS is no longer focusing on Syria or Iraq. “(ISIS) are expanding to countries that have the possibility of supporting them,” he said.

“They also invite, attract, or bring in sympathy to several countries. There is a great possibility that Indonesians are among the target for recruitment.”

“Later we would strengthen maritime securities as well as securities on land,” Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Wiranto said on Monday, May 29.

Indonesia has stepped up partnerships with other countries to neutralize the ISIS threat throughout the region, including with Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines.

A NEW DRUG KNOWN AS FLAKKA and believed to be far more dangerous than cocaine has spread across the world, including Indonesia, and made headlines because of its zombie-like effect on users.

Flakka consists of a chemical substance known as methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), the main substance in bath salts. MDPV stimulates a part of the brain that controls moods and dopamine as well as serotonin hormones.

Budi Waseso, head of the National Narcotics Agency, said the drug is believed to have already entered the country.

“Research revealed that the world has 800 new drugs, 65 of them have entered Indonesia and several of these drugs may enter Indonesia sooner or later,” he said.

While investigations continue, Waseso said several factors have convinced him flakka has entered the country. The National Narcotics Agency has teamed up with police forensic laboratories, the National Agency of Drug and Food Control and several top universities, including the University of Indonesia and the Institute of Technology Bandung.

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Is Now the Best Time to Get in on Lombok Property?

When it comes to investing in property in Indonesia, Bali is often the most common choice. That said, people are starting to look elsewhere for a more efficient alternative.

Tanjung Aan Ocean View Plots (image via www.estate-lombok.com)

By Kirstienne Ishia Marie Toledo Another promising development lies in an island east of Bali and west of Sumbawa. Lombok has been steadily gaining traction over the past few years, so you begin to wonder: is now the time to invest in Lombok property?

When Indonesia Expat interviewed Jean-Marc Reynier, the founder and CEO of Naga Indo Investment Limited in 2015, Silk Air had just requested a direct route from Perth to Lombok – an indication that the world was taking notice of this travel destination.

On the potential of the property development industry, particularly in South Lombok, the Frenchman had this to say: “Lombok has for too long been in the shadow of Bali, just 40km away. However, Bali has reached a tipping point where mass tourism dictates uncontrolled and polluting developments. Five years ago, the Gilis in northwest Lombok started their boom and now it is spreading across South Lombok. The opening of the international airport and the government’s commitment to building infrastructures in a more civilized manner offer bright prospects.”

Two years later and a spike in global interest cannot be denied. In fact, efforts to make West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) especially Lombok Island as a favourite destination for tourists and investors continues to be initiated.

South Korean airlines Korean Air, Jin Air and Hanjin Travel have began exploring opportunities to open direct flights from Incheon to Lombok. As reported by Bisnis, representatives from the airline companies met with NTB Deputy Governor Muhammad Amin to express their interest in launching low-cost carrier services, which will be initiated by charter flights before introducing scheduled flights.

Amin has welcomed the plan and told local officials to monitor and facilitate the planned direct flights.

Also, according to Suarantb, the number of Muslim tourists to NTB increased by 20 percent this year. After declaring itself as a halal tourism destination, the NTB government kept on aggressively promoting to attract more Muslim tourists. This is evident in the increasing number of tourists who visit the District of North Lombok.

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Lombok saw a boom in domestic tourism of 32 percent in 2012. And the previous years of 2008 to 2011 had a consistent growth in arrivals.

Despite the fact that Lombok isn’t as highly developed as Bali yet – considering its lack of diverse shopping, dining and recreation sites – it still has its own perks and charm.

Aside from the focus on tourism, Lombok has also been included in the government’s programme to develop 10 new cities and improve their respective infrastructures.

The new city in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) namely Bandar Kayangan in North Lombok Regency is still being developed.

"One of the main factors in the development of new areas is the development of road connectivity," said Rido Matari Ichwan, Head of Regional Infrastructure Development Agency (BPIW) KEMENPUPR, as quoted from Detik.

He adds that “the width of the road to the Bandar Kayangan area needs to be improved because most still have a width of 7 metres."

Geographically, Bandar Kayangan is one of the world's strategic trajectory locations. Therefore, the development of this new city can be directed as an industry strategy and trade between nations that come from other countries.

Is Lombok an up-and-coming resort investment frontier?

This was the question raised in an article by The Edge Property in 2016. Lombok can hold its own against tourism giant Bali with its pristine waters, lush greenery, great hiking trails and its reputation as a prime surfing spot.

The managing partner of Indonesian resort developer Selong Selo Group, Andrew Corkery, first saw the island’s potential as a resort destination in 2009 when he visited with his business partners. He said they felt Bali has “become saturated and commercialized.”

According to the report by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in 2016, Lombok is becoming more popular with foreign tourists. During the first three months of 2016, a total of 18,702 foreign tourist arrivals through Lombok International Airport was recorded.

Jean-Marc Reynier points out the big change he has noticed in the property market in Lombok and the Gilis saying more mid-scale businesses are entering the market as well as a few boutique hotels; many coming from overcrowded Bali.

He then adds: “this has attracted much attention from expatriates across Asia seeking a holiday home destination at a fraction of Bali’s prices.” According to him there are two kinds of investors – those looking for pure investments and those looking for a family home.

Should you go for it?

It’s inevitable that foreign investors would be wary of investing in Indonesia for several reasons – the economy being one of them.

When asked if Lombok is a safe region to invest in, Reynier responds, “Emerging markets carry more risk than developed ones but the return goes with it. Expect a 30 percent net return a year. If you perform with proper due diligence and you have the right team around you, you will be safe.”

Despite the fact that Lombok isn’t as highly developed as Bali yet – considering its lack of diverse shopping, dining and recreation sites – it still has its own perks and charm.

Reynier enumerates the positive aspects of investing in property development in Lombok such as having an international school, international standard hospital, an international airport close by – and pure beauty.

To many, Lombok is among the top ten most beautiful places in Asia.

Bali may be its superstar neighbour, but Lombok’s lowkey grandeur silently calls out to anyone willing to take a chance.

Police Raid Spas in Denpasar, Bali Bali police raided Maxis Spa in Denpasar, Bali, Sunday night, May 28, in a countrywide crackdown on spas allegedly catering to the LGBT community.

Police officers found a local spa therapist, identified by the initials EL, in an intimate activity with a male customer, identified as ES, in a room at the spa.

Further investigations found a condom, liquid soap and Fiesta gel in EL’s bag as well as two used condoms in a bin.

Assistant Police Commissioner Wayan Suparta said Maxis Spa had previously been a hotel but in the last two months has rebranded as a spa.

Suparta also detained the owner of spa, identified as PBS, and four therapist employees – TCD, IY, MIS and MEP. Two cashiers were also taken into custody. Investigations are continuing.

A similar case a day earlier saw the Triyana Sari Jeding Spa, Denpasar, raided by authorities. Seven therapists identified by the initials SCN, KP, ES, KA, NR, KL, and HF were detained, as well as three front officers identified as SK, MR, and IN. Police had conducted the raids following community reports of activity in Denpasar.

Yogyakarta Government Offers US$75 Incentive For Vasectomy Overpopulation concerns and plans to arrest Indonesia’s high birth rate have prompted the Yogyakarta government to establish the Family Planning Programme, which includes a cash incentive for men to have a vasectomy.

A plan to develop a male contraceptive pill in 2014, led by leading pharmacist Dr. Bambang Prajogo who has been researching birth control for over 30 years, has been sslow to come to fruition, so the Yogyakarta government developed the vasectomy incentive for the meantime.

Just 0.69 percent of Yogyakarta’s males have taken advantage of the Rp.1 million (US$75) cash incentive, while 32.46 percent of adult women in the city have taken part in the IUD contraceptive programme. The government programme is targeting men whose wives are unable to use contraceptives.

The programme uses Yogyakarta’s world-famous traditional art performances to promote the procedure and reassure potential patients that is fairly pain-free.

Data provided by local media revealed almost 48,000 couples are within the ages of reproduction in the city, with 71 percent of them participating in the Family Planning Programme.

Lion Air Cockpit Incident Goes Viral A security incident which went viral has put Lion Air back in the headlines after a woman and her baby entered the cockpit during a flight last Tuesday, May 23.

Flight JT015 was heading to Jakarta from Denpasar when the woman and her baby entered the cockpit, spotted by netizen Citra Rienanti who posted the story to social media.

Lion Air senior pilot Captain Dimas Rio was running the flight when he allowed his wife and child to enter the cockpit. Rienanti complained to a flight attendant as well as the pilot’s wife.

Captain Rio said he had given discrete ‘permission’ for his family to enter the cockpit, which outraged netizens and passengers alike. “In that case, should it matter if I asked to enter the cockpit?” one angry passenger asked. Captain Rio said he would allow that and enquired when the next flight was scheduled.

Lion Air’s Public Relations Manager Andi M Saladin apologized for the incident and the inconvenience caused to passengers and thanks those who reported the matter.

Lion Air will conduct further investigations and clarified that passengers are not allowed into the cockpit during flights. ”If we find similar violations to this rule, Lion Air promises to give harsh punishment,” Saladin said.

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Stephanie is an author, travel writer and blogger with tales from Indonesia and beyond. (www.travelwriter.ws)

BLOO LAGOON

A Quiet Hideaway in Bali

By Stephanie Brookes (Images courtesy of Bloo Lagoon)

Bali Sea

JAVA

Singaraja Banyuwangi Karangasem

Bloo Lagoon Uluwatu

Accommodation Bloo Lagoon Villa & Resort, Padangbai One-, two- and three-bedroom villas (www.bloolagoon.com) How to Get There 1.5 hours from Denpasar International Airport to Padangbai, Bali • 2012 Winner Gold Medal (Tri Hita Karana Tourism Award) • Sustainable & Environmental Principle Award

PADANGBAI is a small, friendly Balinese seaside village and a great little getaway about an hour and a half from the airport.

Tony and Marita, the visionary owners of Bloo Lagoon, have designed and built a gorgeous small villa resort, which is more like an eco-tourism village.

It is located high on a hill above the township of Padangbai, and as the resort wraps around flower gardens and fruiting trees, little pathways lead you to individual private villas catering for singles, couples or family groups.

Bloo Lagoon is an eco-resort, which embraces sustainable architecture, self-sustaining water systems, organic gardening and room-by-room recycling systems. Even the pool is bio-friendly and uses an ionizing filtration system, which means you swim in pure, fresh filtered water with minimal chemical use. You can swim in the pool without the fear of your swimmers corroding, or if you are blonde (via a bottle), your hair won’t go green (a hazard of swimming in chlorine pools). The care shown by the owners to make everything eco-effective and sustainable is remarkable.

A short walk from the resort brings you to a beautiful white sandy beach with a casual warung eatery (with cold Bintang) and fabulous views. Try to get up early and watch the sunrise – it’s worth it. The water is crystal clear and remember to take some flippers and a snorkel with you from the resort. The snorkelling is outstanding.

You can also take a local boat to some of the remote islands and snorkel around the shallow reefs.

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real hub of activity down at the harbour, where villagers go about their business amidst fishing boats coming in and out and commercial vessels transporting throngs of tourists out to their Gili paradise mecca in the middle of the ocean. You can find a selection of cafes, many cute little bars and a wide variety of restaurants in the village.

Because you are located at the top of a hill, it’s a pleasant downhill stroll into town, but you may well need the resort shuttle to get you back up the hill. At the end of the day, it’s a welcome relief and the weather can make it too hot to walk back. Just take the phone number of the driver, and he will pick you up when you are ready. It’s a free shuttle, on demand.

Fabulous.

What really stole my heart at Bloo Lagoon was the stunning ocean views. Each villa not only has different décor but also looks out over a different angle of the ocean.

My villa had a huge, open style tropical lounge, ideal for entertaining.

As we were there to celebrate a birthday, this was perfect for our group. The rooftop sunset bar was a great place to gather at happy hour, sip a cocktail and watch the sunset. Vivid late afternoon colours danced across the massive expansive sky, eventually transforming into a brilliant star-studded night. Set against a stunning ocean backdrop, this also makes for spectacular photos Fancy yoga? If you want to get a head start on the day, why not join the early morning yoga class? The yoga session I took part in was led by a lovely local Balinese man, who took me on a gentle journey of yoga poses and guided breathing. He took great care to explain the different asanas and the philosophy behind the movements and yoga flow.

Whatever you do, remember to make time for a spa treatment. The rooms look out over a thick jungle to the wide blue ocean. I even had a monkey happily swinging in a tree next to my spa room, momentarily stooping to scratch his butt. I really enjoyed the little show he put on for me. Luckily, I chose a pedicure treatment, which allowed me a ringside seat to take in the antics of this monkey, who was later joined by his family. It was an absolute delight.

When you are ready to venture out, make sure you visit the 11th-century temple, Pura Silayukti which is located at the northern end of the town. There is also a wonderful selection of cultural options and tours which Bloo Lagoon has hand-picked to embrace sustainable tourism including a visit to a nearby traditional Bali Aga village and other attractions, which are all easily arranged at the front desk.

INDONESIA’S KAMPUNG PELANGI

From Slum Transformation to Creative Sustainability

Securing the Future of Students in Sungkung

The government’s decision to invest Rp.300 million (about US$29,000) on Kampung Pelangi’s slum makeover in South Semarang shows its dedication to achieve a sustainable development goal in a creative turn – offering an alternative solution to the local housing crisis.

By Caranissa Djatmiko Within the local context, last year, a number of slum dwellers launched a landmark legal case to oppose the existing constitutional law which has allowed the removal of slum communities across the archipelago since 1960. The case emerged after the government decided to push forward with the flood mitigation project in Jakarta, which was meant to prevent annual floods from happening in the future. The situation quickly sparked outrage among slum residents who were once again left powerless and felt subjugated by the authorities.

The traditional solution to address issues in slum dwellings involving eradicating the areas, often leave dwellers to search for new homes and even new employment. In certain cases, the government promises to build them new houses – which virtually appear to be more apt for contemporary society – and that slum dwellers would presumably be happy with the idea of relocating, as they no longer wish to live in such a substandard environment. Yet, this turns out to be just one of the many other misconceptions surrounding slum dwellers.

IT CAME AS A SURPRISE when the government made the decision to invest around US$29,000 on giving the village of Kampung Pelangi (which literally translates to ‘Rainbow Village’) in Randusari the slum transformation it deserves.

Redeveloping the slum village was one of the government’s initiatives to bring in more visitors to the town. When Slamet Widodo, a junior high school principal came up with the idea to transform the area into a rainbow village, the government could not help but to accept it.

After just one month from the makeover, Kampung Pelangi was open to the public and the project proved to be colourfully successful. It went from being a struggling village, originally named Kampung Wonosari, to an iconic tourism spot.

The slum transformation even caught worldwide attention and sparked an impressive Instagram craze, as more than 200 homes were painted in eye-catching rainbow stripes.

Thousands of Instagrammers hailing from all walks of life quickly turned to Kampung Pelangi for a picturesque backdrop and were excited to witness its vibrant exterior.

Thanks to Kampung Pelangi's newfound specialty in boosting local economy, the government is reportedly planning to expand the creative project by building more homes in the future – proving that there is a way to improve the quality of life in slum areas without eliminating them.

Slum Transformation Is Better Than Eviction

Many of us are used to thinking that forcible eviction is the only solution to address issues found in slum areas, such as extremely poor living conditions, health, lack of access to education and land ownership rights – all of which make informal settlements look like they do not belong in the city.

In many cases, slum dwellers must defend their settlements in front of authorities struggling to figure out what to do with these areas, ultimately causing major strife within their relationships.

This especially happens in many developing countries across the globe – such as Nigeria, where over 30,000 settlements in the country’s largest city of Lagos were demolished in April and thousands of its people were brutally forced to leave their homes by bullets and teargas; India, which proposed to make Mumbai slum-free by 2022; and of course, Indonesia.

What many of us often fail to understand is that slum areas are not always the source of the concomitant issues that go along with their existence, and that not all slum dwellers would instantly leave their settlements for a formal housing when they are given the chance. While we urban residents tend to question their ability to withstand living in squalor and the seemingly overcrowded spaces, most slum dwellers are fine with their living conditions.

In fact, they are more than capable of making their own communities sustainable. And they are not the only ones who think so. Architects have come up with models that show that slum and urban dwellings could very much coexist, while NGOs continue to fight for the welfare of slum residents. Yet still, slum dwellers need the government to show its support in order to thrive.

Kampung Pelangi Shows What Creative Sustainability is All About

With the UN’s recent adoption of the New Urban Agenda, governments all around the world are working to sustain slum areas and fulfil the rights of those living there. The New Urban Agenda itself was officially adopted from The Habitat III conference, held in December to achieve sustainable urban development and figure out new ways to improve living conditions in cities.

It features a number of indicators that shall be met by slum areas, which include receiving social protection programme; having access to healthcare, clean water, safe sanitation; and decent indoor air quality. The agenda’s focus on slum areas has empowered dwellers to protect their own communities while also encouraging authorities to work together with them.

We need to realize that the idea of sustainability itself centres upon people and their needs. It takes everyone to come together and listen to each other’s wishes and concerns in order to come up with solutions that are mutually beneficial – as the local government managed to accomplish when listening to Principal Widodo’s suggestion to paint the whole slum village in rainbow hues.

The establishment of Kampung Pelangi allows us to see how innovation and sustainability collaborate to fulfil a social mission. At times it can be difficult to find how government’s initiatives can go together with social purposes. Yet that does not mean that sustainability cannot be achieved.

Unfortunate students in the village of Sungkung, West Kalimantan, are fighting for their future without a decent formal institution to study. We should do something about it.

With worn-out uniforms, limited school facilities and access to electricity, as well as a lack of transportation available in the area, the students in Sukung are still motivated to go to school.

There are four elementary schools in the village that accept underprivileged students to learn and work their way to the top.

There is only one junior school where around 190 of its students must walk at least two hours past the hill and the forest just to get there.

This is just one of the many cases found in Indonesia that continues to demand attention from the public and the government. It is difficult to comprehend the fact that many children across the archipelago are still struggling to fulfil their rights to education.

For this reason, a local NGO Sekolah Relawan plans to help the students in Sungkung by collecting donations which will ultimately be used to refurbish the school buildings, provide utensils for the students and help secure the future of these children. So far the NGO has collected over Rp.30,000,000 (US$2,235).

If you wish to support the children of Sungkung to keep attending school, please make your donation by visiting www. kitabisa.com/sekolahperbatasan.

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Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta Unveils MidYear Holiday Package

Grandkemang Jakarta Embraces the Spirit of Ramadan with Exciting Programmes First things first, the culinary section. Grandkemang has prepared a special breakfasting menu which includes Ta’jil buffet like dates and kolak, as well as classic Asian, Middle East and Western cuisine.

Guests can enjoy breakfasting with such a wide selection of menu for Rp.199,000 (US$15) per person.

JAKARTA In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, grandkemang has come up with exciting programmes and offerings to please guests and make sure they have the best Ramadan experience this year. From breakfasting buffet to special packages for meeting and stays, the hotel has all the answers to those wishing to spend the holy month in spiritually productive ways.

JAKARTA Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta has finally revealed one of its special offerings for guests this holiday. The mid-year holiday package will be available for guests who wish to stay in the five-star hotel from June 16 to July 18. Those who have been wanting to have some quality time with their families but are not able to leave the capital city should be happy to enjoy the hotel’s luxury services and facilities.

If you wish to find out more about the abovementioned special deals and offerings, please contact +62217194121 or send an e-mail to intouch@gk.mesahotelsandresorts.com.

BALI The St. Regis Bali Resort has welcomed a new hotel manager, Nico Alexander Braunwalder. The manager kicked off his career in the hospitality industry in 1996 as an apprentice in the food and beverage department in Zurich. Fast forward to 2017, he has worked in a number of upscale hotels and resorts across Asia, including in cities like Hong Kong and Beijing.

Prior to his time in the St. Regis, Braunwalder had worked in The Ritz-Carlton in Osaka, Japan – where he was responsible for directing the hotel’s food and beverage section. Having spent nine years in Asia, the manager has grown even fonder of Asian culture. His wealth of experience eventually brought him to The St. Regis and he intends to make sure that he does his best in managing the five-star property.

Aside from accommodation and meals, guests can also spend their holiday by giving themselves the time to get pampered. A special 20 percent discount is available for spa treatments at the hotel’s spa centre CHI. Here they will be able to choose treatments provided by highly skilled therapists, ranging from facials, massages, body scrubs to soothing bath rituals.

For further information and to make a reservation, guests may call (62 21) 2922 9999 or send an e-mail to reservations.slj@shangri-la.com.

For work or business, grandkemang is also offering a special meeting package for Rp.370,000 (US$28) nett per person.

Australian Independent The St. Regis Bali School’s Football Team Resort Appoints Wins Sports Cup New Hotel Manager

The holiday package features accommodation in a deluxe room , breakfast at the hotel’s famous SATOO restaurant for two adults and two children under the age of six. Guests can also enjoy a 20 percent discount on food and beverages served at the hotel’s other restaurants: Rosso, Jia and Nishimura. The holiday package costs Rp.1,850,000 (US$140) per room and per night.

The holiday package also includes complimentary access to fun weekend activities where kids can play in the Aqua Playground. The hotel’s spacious garden can also entertain kids with activities like bouncing castle, pony ride, face painting and nail art.

Next, they are able to stay during the holy month and Idul Fitri with a special stay package.

Starting at Rp.736,000 (US$55) per room, they are welcome to spend the nights in the deluxe room.

Meanwhile, during Idul Fitri, they can stay in the spacious Junior Suite with a 24-hour hotel service available for Rp.1,240,000 (US$94) per night.

JAKARTA Australian Independent School has more good news to deliver. Its students have recently won the 2017 Jakarta Schools Football Association League Season U8 Division. The young football players managed to win the trophy on Gala Day, May 6. The recent establishment shows the school’s dedication to support the sports programme with hopes of giving students the chance to grow their skills and talents.

Ayana Midplaza Jakarta Welcomes Ramadan with Signature Indonesian Cuisine

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JAKARTA This May, Ayana Midplaza Jakarta is inviting Muslim guests who celebrate the holy month of Ramadan to enjoy the signature Indonesian dishes that are especially designed by the hotel’s culinary team.

more. From May 27 – June 3, 2017, guests can dine at the hotel’s Rasa restaurant with a price of Rp.388,000 (US$29) nett per person; while starting from June 18 – June 25 they can pay Rp.450,000 (US$33.8) nett per person.

Guests can expect familiar local dishes like umali, es teller, sop buah, tahu gunting, rujak cingur and many

For more information please visit www.ayana.com/en/ jakarta/ayana-midplaza-jakarta.

Hilton Bali Resort Presents Teppanyaki-Style Dining Experience at Shiki Japanese Restaurant sirloin, assorted seafood and chicken.

All of the meals come with appetizers: fresh salad, sauted vegetable, garlic fried rice, miso soup and sliced fruits.

BALI The hotel offers guests a rare opportunity to experience the ultimate Japanese dining experience at one of its most celebrated restaurants, Shiki Japanese. The dining experience will surely delight guests with a live theatrical cooking show performed by Shiki’s talented Teppan chefs. While dining, guests will have the chance to witness how their meals are being cooked as they watch the ingredients sizzling on the hot iron pan.

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From May to June, diners will be able to enjoy the delicious set menu, which features main dishes like lobster, beef

Theo Mahendra, Hilton’s Director of Food and Beverage, reveals that the special programme was delivered to please guests with a different experience. “Teppanyaki at Shiki Japanese Restaurant is more than just a dining experience, it’s all about ‘smell, sight and savour’ experience.

We aim to nourish our guests in exciting ways where they can indulge all of their senses at the same time,” said Mahendra in a press statement.

The teppanyaki set dinner is available for Rp.320,000 (US$24) nett per person, while Skewer from the set menu is available for Rp.150,000 (US$11) nett per person. Diners are also welcome to enjoy free flow drink options, including Japanese green tea, mineral water and soft drinks. Diners can experience the set dinner from Monday to Saturday (5pm – 11pm).

For more information please call +6236177377 or visit baliresort.hilton. com.

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If you want your event to be posted here, please contact +62 (0) 21 2965 7821 or email: letters@indonesiaexpat.biz JAKARTA Networking

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 7–8.30am every Tuesday at Sapori Deli, Fairmont Jakarta and every Thursday at Mercantile Athletic Club, WTC, Sudirman.

RSVP: info@jbnetworkers.com The Jakarta Bridge Club Every Tuesday and Friday The Jakarta Bridge Club invites expat communities across Jakarta to join a networking session every Tuesday and Friday from 9 am to 12 pm. Participants get to have pleasant and convivial moments in which they can share and exchange information among expats at three to f ive tables. The networking event will take place at Die Stube Restaurant on Jalan Kemang Raya.

Visitors and partners are welcome to join. For more information please contact Ernah at +62818686999.

Arts & Culture

special performances. The dance performances will be based on themes that are taken from our daily life experiences, ranging from the life of a sculpture, the magic of traditional dance, to i nter pret at ions on l iterat u re work. The dance festival will be opened by French choreographer Emanuelle Vo-Dinh with Sprint , which focuses on bodywork. Local choreographer Melati Suryodarmo from Surakarta will follow with Vertical Recall , inspired by the theatre script Waiting for Godot

by Samuel Beckett. Another local performer, Mohammad Hariyanto from Surabaya will showcase Tari Ghulur, based on a specif ic art tradition from the island of Madura.

German-Indonesian Katia Engel will make an appearance with From Starting to Cut the Wood, which centres upon the work of a sculpture.

Helatari will be closed by a special performance by Yola Yulf ianti who will showcase Angkot Is the Melting Pot, inspired by the local transportation, angkutan kota (angkot), in Jakarta. For more information please visit salihara.org.

Stars of the West End 12 – 13 July 2017 Four of London’s West End leading musical stars are coming to Jakarta for the first time this July. Mike Sterling, Shona Lindsay, Tom Solomon and Jayne O’Mahony will f inally entertain audience in Jakarta with songs from ten of the best musicals in West End like Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserable and Chicago. The special performance will delight audience who are familiar with musicals and who have been wanting to hear the songs live. Stars of the West End will take centre stage in Ciputra Artpreneur. For more information please visit www.ciputraartpreneur. com.

Education

Helatari Salihara 2017 8 – 18 June 2017 Komunitas Salihara is organizing a dance fest iva l t hat features f ive choreographers, both local and international, to showcase

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everyone who wishes to understand how technological revolution plays a role in education are welcome to attend the event. The festival will invite training partners from Singapore who will be showcasing their latest products and services, including from English competency courses, high level leadership materials, basic computer literacy skills and artif icial intelligence technologies. Guests will also get the chance to join networking sessions and workshops on interesting subjects like business management and personal enrichment. The event is free of charge. For registration please visit http://bit.ly/2rKWyzx.

Exhibition

Indonesia Business and Development Expo 20 September 2017 I nd one s i a’s l a r g e s t bu s i ne s s development exhibition will be held in September to introduce the latest products and services from local and international enterprises. The exhibition will also provide visitors with insights into local investment policies, as well as how visitors can attract the right partners and come up with the best investment projects.

Since its inception, the exhibition has invited over 5,000 international business professionals from Asia Pacific regions and attracted more than 43,000 visitors. This year, visitors will have the opportunity to join more interesting seminars, conferences and other activities.

For the main events, there will be a digital economy conference, business opportunity session, best practice seminars, networking session and more. For the supporting events, they will have the chance to join even more exciting activities like SoE photog raphy ex hibit ion, I BDexpo virtual realit y area, journalism writing competition, SoE’s media competition and more. The Indonesia Business and Development Expo will take place at Jakarta Convention Center. For registration please visit http://bit. ly/2qGXfFU.

Music

back with more exciting cultural programmes. The international festival will continue to forge relationships between countries through art, film and storytelling.

Since its inception in 2007, Balinale has sought to raise awareness about art and f ilm among local and international communities, through programmes like school visits, free open air cinema, workshops and more. More importantly, the nonprofit foundation aims to promote Indonesian cinema with the help of professional workers in the film industry and even international award-winning filmmakers. For more information please visit www. balinale.com.

Music

Ubud Village Jazz Festival 11 -12 August 2017 One of the most anticipated music festivals in Bali is back this year.

The jazz festival is quite a unique one as it not only celebrates music.

There will be workshops for local and national music educators to explore ways for younger people to get more involved in playing jazz.

The annual international jazz festival aims to empower local artists with the unique concept of a village concert. Since its inception in 2013, the concert has garnered as many as 5,000 visitors. For more information please visit http:// ubudvillagejazzfestival.com.

YOGYAKARTA Art & Culture We The Fest 11 – 13 August 2017

Bali Vegan Festival 2017 6 – 8 October 2017

One of the most anticipated music festivals, We The Fest, is back this year. The three-day festival has recently announced its lineup of local and international artists, including Phoenix, Big Sean, The Kooks, G-Easy, Kodaline, Autograf, Cash Cash and Dua Lipa. Visitors are able to purchase the tickets, which come in two categories: General Admission (Rp.960,000 for threeday pass and Rp.800,000for two-day pass) and Very Important Banana (Rp.2,400,000 for three-day pass and Rp.1,800,000 for two-day pass).

Last year, the festival brought a huge success due to the arrival of top artists like Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, 1975 and The Temper Trap. We The Fest will take place in JIEXPO Kemayoran. For more information please visit w w w. wethefest.com.

Bali Vegan Festival will be held this October to unite the local and international community by promoting love and care for animals and the earth. The three-day festival will feature a number of creative speakers. The festival recently announced that f ilmmaker and environmentalist Kip Anderson will be joining the festival with a screening of his new documentary What the Health. Vegan runners Alan Murray and Janette MurrayWa kel i n w i l l a l so be joi n i ng Anderson to raise awareness about sustainable future and conscious lifestyle choices. Bali Vegan Festival also invites representatives from Humane Society International and Indonesia Vegetarian Society and BAWA to discuss ways to be an effective activist. Bali Vegan Festival will take place in two venues in Ubud: Paradiso, the island’s cultural centre and the world’s first organic vegan cinema; and also Taksu Garden Spa, set 50 metres away. The festival welcomes food and health enthusiasts, as well as everyone to participate in a series of interesting talks, workshops, and classes. For more information please visit www.baliveganfestival.com.

BALI

Jakarta Learning Festival 2017 15 – 16 July 2017 This July, Jakarta Learning Festival will be held in a bid to educate locals with the skills required to learn in modern-day formal institutions.

Students, parents, teachers and

the event will discuss the need for retail players to start digitalizing their business. Those who are interested to find out more about surviving in the digital era can also learn more about the local and international market straight from the experts. The event will feature key speakers like George Valenzuela (Global Retail Director at Rodalink), Ben Marks (Magneto Eangelist), Bianca Lee (Managing Director of Love Bonito Indonesia), Norman Sasono (Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Bizzy Indonesia) and more. The event will take place at AYANA Midplaza Jakarta. Meet Magneto is a top international conference series that focuses on business and ecommerce.

T he conference helps ser v ice providers to explore their markets by engaging with system integrators and other players in the regional ecosystem. Meet Magneto is held in 30 countries across the globe, including US, Japan, Russia, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Poland. For registration please visit http://bit.ly/2rZyFUU.

Arts & Culture Meet Magento Indonesia 2017 3 August 2017

Balinale International Film Festival Bali 24 – 30 September 2017

Meet Maganto’s second anniversary will be held in August. This year,

This year, the Bali International Film Festival, also known as Balinale, is

Artjog 2017 19 May–19 June 2017 One of Indonesia’s most successful and largest art fairs is currently underway in Yogyakarta, the city that is known for its contemporary arts scene. The annual art exhibition aims to promote local contemporary fine arts and has attracted more than 50,000 visitors, each year. Since its inception in 2008, Artjog has staged unique exhibitions and programmes that highlight local talents and connect local and international creative professionals. This year, the programmes include a curatorial tour, where visitors will be taken to the exhibition spaces and have the chance to learn from what they find.

They will also get to meet the artists.

Additionally, the ASRI historical tour lets them explore Yogyakarta and its creative climate. There will also be many other daily attractions like live music, contemporary dance, theatre and open air cinema. For more information please visit www. artjog.co.id/en/index.php.

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JAKARTA Jobs Available Indonesia Expat is looking for a highly motivated PR/Sales Representative to join its Sales and Marketing Team. The ideal candidate must have a strong interest in media sales, eager to learn, and be able to represent the company well. The future PR/ Sales Representative will have the opportunity to work in a small team and learn directly from experienced employees. The candidate will also get to attend networking events and daily meetings with clients or potential advertisers in order to meet and exceed revenue targets. Fresh graduates who are looking to start their career in a local English-basis publication are more than welcome.

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Looking for Combine Science Tutor • Male / Female • Have teaching experience(s) Cambridge/IB Curriculum • Fluent in oral and written English • Patient, responsible • Good communication and lesson delivery skills • Passionate about teaching and working with students • Excellent in integrity • Available on weekday • Have commitment to teach minimal 6 months • Minimal Bachelor degree (S1) • Preferably for Graduates S1 / S2 from the famous state universities in Indonesia or famous universities in foreign countries • Area: Surabaya Please contact Sinergia Education: sinergia.hrdsby@gmail.com Looking for Work Fema le look ing for work. Job experience background: Senior Marketing Property in South of Jkt and Marketing Communication/ P ubl ic Relat ions Spv i n A I A Financial. Membership Toastmaster Inter nat iona l at E xper t Club ( K e m a n g ), et c . E d uc a t i on a l background: S1(Bachelor degree) C o m m u n i c a t i o n . Fo r m o r e information: marsanda@gmail. com or call/text: +628129479801 Cars for Sale Fa m i ly ca r for sa le--rel iable, inexpensive, nice: 2005 Toyota Kijang Innova V 2.0, 141K km.

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Black exterior/tan interior. Clean, very nice in and out. Available midJune, but flexible. Photos available.

Car has diplomatic plates; a non diplomatic buyer would have to pay the tax in addition to the purchase price. Can also recommend a great driver who knows all the shortcuts!

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Rest au r a nt m a n a g er w a nted Kuningan area. We are looking for an expat restaurant manager to increase sales in a busy mall for more info, please e-mail kevin39nz@ yahoo.com I’m looking to hire a paid journalist assistance/apprenticeship! Please see this link for more info: https://www.nithincoca.com/ workwithnithin/apprenticeship/ This a great position for a young journalist, or student, interested in improving his or her digital skills, while also getting some real world reporting experience. They'll be many opportunities for them to grow and learn. More info please contact me via e-mail freelance@ nithincoca.com Full Time and Part Time vacancies are now available for experienced English language instructors for corporate courses around Jakarta.

Compet it ive rates a nd t ravel a l lowance are of fered. Please send your CV to recruitment. kpiconsultancy@gmail.com

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Expatriate owned Innova V AT' 2013 for sale. Well kept, clean interior and regularly serviced.

Has had no accidents or damage.

Used mainly for kids going to school and around Jakarta. Low mileage per year. Grey colour. Upholstery upgraded to full leather seats. Please call for immediate sale +62812 12129030 / +622129181370 Expat is renting out his Toyota Avanza Type G luxury 12-2014.

Perfect condition. Price is 4.5 million rupiah monthly including all risk insurance. Very economical in petrol usage. Condition 100% , Car Video System, More info: amalia.frese@gmail.com

me at sean.silla@gmail.com or WhatsApp +6281298177496

For Sale Honda Mobilio Type E Automatic, Very Good Condition, complete document IDR 160 Million (Negotiable) CP : +6281931381644

For sale Mercedes Benz Type S 320 L, Very good condition, Classy, Complete document Rp. 295 million (can be negotiated) contact : (WA only please) +6281290070037 Services

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Job Interview/Public Speaking/ Presentation Couch. Interviews i n 2 la ng uages. E x per ienced interviewing in a hotel. Questions from an International perspective and not just local. Experienced with Speech/Essay Competitions.

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Native Italian teacher in Jakarta: Private lessons at your home/office.

More than 10 years of experience with students of all ages. Grammar and conversation lessons. Email

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Your RASA Gourmet Meal is ready to eat, all you need to do is heat it up! All natural and easy like 1,2,3 enjoy the satisfaction of serving your own gourmet meal within minutes – hassle free! Keep it frozen for up to 3 months, plan your meals ahead of time or have it delivered hot! Deliciously Simple! www.rasa-sv.com IG: @rasasousvide WA/Phone: +6281218735718 Help your child reach his potential!

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Flexible schedule. Please call Pak Chairuman +628121037466 or email chairuman1942@gmail.com Need help coaching your workers t he proper English for better communication with you? Very pract ica l a nd a f fordable. No traveling or visitation required.

Please e-mail me the description of: their nature of work, working environment, english expectations, and how soon you'd need them.

Thank you. practicalconversation@ gmail.com Drum lesson at your home. English speaking. Currently teaching at BSJ Bintaro. Please email : ronny@bsj. sch.id or text +628161150874 Photography Made Easy. Learn basic photography in four hours seminar. Saturday July 8 th 2017 8.45 am–12.45 pm. In this seminar you will learn how to shoot (almost) anything! Send email for full details: melbourne@melbournethephoto g rapher.com ( M a r ia) or ca l l: +62816976707 Property F OR R E N T one u n it L a r ge Apartment, newly renovated, 3 Bedrooms, size 190 m2, 17th Floor @ Nirvana Apartment in Kemang @USD 2,500,- per month (nego) with one year in advance rental minimum. If interested, pls contact Olga at +628119185757

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Apartment available to rent in Taman Rasuna in Kuningan, Jakarta, from July 1st. The unit is recently renovated, with modern f ittings, tasteful furniture and decorations, wooden flooring and an outdoor terrace area offering panoramic views over the city. The apartments are centrally located and have facilities including two swimming pools, a basketball court, tennis court and running track. They are also a five-minute walk from a shopping mall with a good selection of restaurants and a supermarket. Asking price is IDR 10 million a month. If interested, please contact Sam at samreeves17@ gmail.com or via WhatsApp on +62 8111046444 Beauti ful house for rent near Ampera Raya, South Jakarta. Land size 1205 sqm, building size 800sqm, 2 stories, 5+3BR, bathtub, walkin closet, pool, backyard, gazebo, spacious parking lots, meeting room, marble floor, semi furnished (aircon & kitchen set), walking distance to TB Simatupang & Ampera Raya.

For further info please contact Paramita +6281315259055

Blueair Purif ier Classic 203 & 403 for sale. Blueair Classic 403: HEPASilent air purifying system.

Smokestop filter. Suitable for room size up to 34sqm. Less than a year old. Filter changed on 30 March 2017. On price:Rp.6.5million.

Blueair Classic 203 Slim: HEPASilent air purifying system Smokestop filter. Suitable for room size up to 22sqm. Less than a year old. Filter changed on 30 March 2017. On price: Rp.4.5million.

Please leave a message for more information: loviewkq@gmail.com Solid Teak Dining Table + 6 chairs for sale. 4.000.000 IDR. Chairs and table are in good condition, the table can be flat packed for transport. size:100cm *200 cm height: 79cm Contact +6282114610150 Household Staff Available

Apartment for rent: Bellagio apt kuningan (opposite of Oakwood apa r t ment) Tower B , 3BR , 2 bathrooms, plus 1 maid room, 126 sqm, 2 balconies (1 view to swimming pool and 1 view to Lotte Avenue Mall). Fully furnished, Including dryer, Rent $1,600/month Photos available upon request.

Please contact: Christine (WhatsApp +628161992242). Email: ristine27@ yahoo.co.id

Pak Ade has great knowledge of Jakarta's streets and shortcuts. He has worked at as a driver for many years, as both a company driver and private family driver. He lives in Kemang with his wife and 4 young children. He is trustworthy, hardworking and dedicated to his family. He was our driver for one year. We have known him and his family for 5 years and have great trust in them, they are wonderful people. Pak Ade speaks limited English, however I never had issues communicating with him and due to practicing with him I quickly learned Bahasa Indonesian. Pak Ade is available to start work now.

Please contact Pak Ade on +62896 07038679 for any inquiries.

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A I B I A i r M a g net i c R ow i n g Machine, Model R-100 A PM. Comes with Wireless Heart Rate Monitor. Near new, hardly used.

Rp14 million nego. WhatsApp/ SMS +628119403312

A new st ylish semi-long light brown coat. Still with price tag attached. Size XL (tiny) but it will fit for the usual size M-L. Chest measurement maximum 103 cm.

Contact +6281584109845

Original teak dining table + 10 chairs: IDR12,000,000. 2 + 2,5 seater couches very good condition and extra pillows: IDR10,000,000.

Cane couch 3m ( corner sofa 1,6)*: IDR4,500,000. TV cabinet*: IDR 1,800,000. Home-theatre system Philips: IDR 1,800,000. Wooden curtain rails with rings and hooks : IDR 250,000 (3,20mx4mx2m).

LG new fridge (6 months old, still under warranty): IDR7,000,000.

Samsung Ecobubble 8,5kg washing machine New*: IDR7,500,000.

Bosch dryer*: IDR 3,000,000.

HP Mini 2010, 150GB memory, Intel Atom CPU 450. Ram 2GB: IDR 2,000,000. Kids high sleeper with mattress: IDR800,000. Bosch Fridge with separate Cool en Freezer *: IDR2,500,000. Teenage study desk and chair: IDR650,000. 1 tennis rackets 8-12 yrs: IDR150,000.

2 shelving units white: IDR100,000 each. Boxing bag: IDR350,000. Lamp: IDR150,000.

2 beanbags: IDR250,000 each.

P ict ures: ht t ps://w w w.f l ick r. com/photos/99906124@N07. To be collected in Kemang (* to be collected in May 2017), SMS/WA on +62811648116.

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Best in its class. 5mins from Jag Toll and 45mins to Jakarta. 2 levels and set on a corner block. 1,040m2 offering the family a wonderful lifestyle of fun and entertainment in total privacy. Large light filled living areas with French doors and large windows overlooking the magnificent gardens, waterfall and pools. The main bedroom leads onto stone tiled wrap-around terrace to pool. This villa has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a study and workshop. Will sell fully furnished with solid teak furniture. Rp.7m ONO Reduced Price for Quick Sa le. Contact Ba r r y Pou lter +62811170824.

BALI Jobs Available Restaurant in Seminyak looking for Manager. Good English and minimum 2 years experience. Please call +6287862012326 Looking for sales representative in fashion, perfect English, excellent communication skill, marketing skill, experience in fashion industry preferred. Can be also working part time and looking for assistant & admin, good in English, good computer skill, Multitask . Please send your CV to: baligarmentku@ hotmail.com Luxury Boutique Resort looking for an exceptional Guest Relations M a nager. Idea l ly 33 yea rs + with minimum 5 years tourism experience in the luxury sector, People are your thing, you are very confident dealing with strong , articulate women and organising them. You are highly organised and thrive on a busy role in a busy environment. Must be confident public speaking and thinking on your feet. Must work well with others and be a supportive team player. Fluent English speaker.

Competitive package. Please send CV to : finance@escapehaven.com New Restaurant & Bar in Batu Belig, Kerobokan, looking for Marketing Manager or Public Relations and Bartender. Must be f lexible & a good team player. Minimum 2 years experience in the same field. Please send full CV to : tiffanymayestika@ gmail.com Seeking Villa Manager / PA in Ubud. Excellent English, hospitality ex p er ience, M a n a g i ng st a f f, Bookkeeping, Highly organized.

Ow n Computer/Smart phone.

Please contact : coolroom14@ gmail.com Looking for Work I am looking for work as Kitchen Chef or Villa Manager, Female, Experience as cook, Indonesian & Western Cuisine. Ph: +628786244 8589

Young Architect looking for job : (Architecture, Interiors, 3D, IMB, Construction). My contact : +62896 22217954

Price is 3,250,000,000 IDR (approx.

US $243,000) subject to exchange rate. Tel: +6281337498285

P r ivate teacher for IG C SE Chemistry, General Science and Math. Please contact +628193657 9396 or email : irvan.adistha@ gmail.com Property

For Sale - Villa in a quiet part of Jl Intan Permai Kerobokan Land is 7 are fully enclosed with 2.5meter Wall. Long Lease till 2041 with a 25 year extension possible. Built in 2011 Australian designed. Fully furnished with expensive teak furniture from Artique Asia. Two floors with undercover verandahs upstairs and downstairs. Attractive teak windows and sliding doors. 3 bedrooms—3 WC and bathrooms Large dining room, Large modern kitchen, Laundry, Second f loor one room Studio Apartment with k itchen, bat hroom a nd toi let and large undercover verandah, Separate large Of f ice, Garage parking, Large pool, Lush garden i nclud i ng mango t rees and many large plant boxes. Price is 4,750,000,000 IDR (approx. US $355,000) subject to exchange rate Tel +6281337498285 For Sale Villa in a quiet part of Jl Intan Permai Kerobokan. Land is 2 are fully enclosed with 2.5meter Wall. Long Lease till 2041 with a 25 year extension possible. Built in 2011 Australian designed. Fully furnished with expensive teak furniture from Artique Asia. Two f loors with outdoor entertaining areas upstairs and downstairs. Attractive teak windows and sliding doors. 3 bedrooms - 3 WC and bathrooms.

Large dining room, modern kitchen.

Laundry. Swimming pool. Lush garden many large plant boxes.

Villa Damee Ubud, Bali – 35% off May and June. your weekend away or stay longer. Escape to Bali and enjoy a beautifully appointed private villa with huge spring fed pool which offers a perfect mix of seclusion and activity. A free shuttle runs 2 x a day to Ubud and you are located in a peaceful location surrounded by nature only 4.5 kms from Ubud.

Discover volcanos, ancient hidden temples close by, cycle routes in quiet village lanes and rice field walks.

Villa cook included, free breakfast daily and 24 hour security. The location is Pejeng Village, a quiet village with 10th-century temples all around and perfect for cycling on the back roads or walking in the late afternoon, where you can meet the duck farmer, who walks along the road with his ducks on a regular basis. Read our guest reviews - they tell the story, as it is. Welcome to our peaceful, magical villa in the rice fields. Stay for the weekend or longer. Specials @ 35% off May and June. See details on: www. villadamee.com

Services We are "Hati Senang Community" we have "Rumah Botol" all from ex botol material. We would like to accept any ex's clothes, shoes, bag, electronic, etc for people who might be need desperately...

Our charity Bazaar will be held in Parung Bogor..Desa Pemagarsari .oat June. Our community will be continue to accept all your "ex's thing. We will be happy to pick up.. Just text us by WhatsApp us : +6281296157294

Bali Tattoo Studio-Gods of Ink Our artists are passionate, have decades of experience and are amongst the most skilled tattoo artists in Indonesia. If you are not exactly sure what you would like our team will be happy to help you with your ideas. To arrange a free consult or for more info drop us a line at balitattoostudio398@gmail. com Follow us on Facebook www. facebook.com/bts398/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ balitattoostudio We look forward to welcoming you in to our Tattoo family.

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2 x complete sets of golf clubs for sale. Great starter sets or when friends drop in, with carbon and steel shaft clubs complete with bags, umbrella and weather covers.

Both sets in excellent condition for Rp.4,000,000 both sets. Contact Barry Poulter +62811170824

Property

Seeking a new foreign business partner. Very passionate in running English School, Start-up Rp. 500 million(37,500USD), Profitable.

About us:3-branch establishment, 18 -ye a r s uc c e s s . e -m a i l t o: newpartnership2017@gmail.com for meeting arrangement.

House for sale in Riau (Pekanbaru) Kota jl. Arengka. Land Area 300m, Building area 120m, Facilities 3 bedrooms, living room, garage fit for 2 to 3 cars, front yard, backyard made room and there is room 1, bathroom 2 front back. Contact Person : Andri +6281931381644 IDR 900,000, 000 (Negotiable) issue 191 Indonesia expat

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