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WHERE TO NEXT FOR INDONESIA’S BOOMING TOURISM SECTOR

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Dear Readers,

It is no surprise to many of us who live and work in Indonesia that tourism across the country is booming. No longer confined to the resorts and beaches of South Bali, foreign visitors now travel the country looking for the cultural experiences and stunning views only Indonesia can offer. From the ancient temples found around the cultural hub Yogyakarta, the glittering malls of Jakarta and the lush jungles of Kalimantan, Indonesia truly has something for every traveller.

FEATURED The Boom is Here as Indonesia's Tourism Tops ASEAN Growth

BUSINESS Trump Takes on Tanah Lot

This issue we take a deeper look at the sector and what we, as both visitors and operators, can expect in the years ahead. Growth in Indonesia’s tourism industry is now outpacing regional neighbours, including tourism giant Thailand. Our feature this issue explores how and why. Then we dive into what trends will continue this growth in the years to come, with a particular focus on rising Indian tourism numbers and a focus on halal tourism.

BUSINESS TRENDS Indonesia's Tourism: Three Major Trends to Watch for

FOOD AND DRINK Get to McGettigan's

TRAVEL Sailing Indonesia's Heritage with Rofinus Monteiro

SCAMS IN THE CITY Fool's Gold Fever

NEWS FROM THE ARCHIPELAGO

SPOTLIGHT What Experts are Saying about Lombok's $3B Mandalika Project

QUIRKS

VIEWPOINTS Wild Rivers and Wildlife – Gunung Leuser National Park

OUTREACH 30,000 Flock The Streets in Clean Up Jakarta Day Events

DUA TANGAN CUKUP The Trouble with Illiteracy in Indonesia

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EVENTS

CLASSIFIEDS

Much has been said about the new Trump resort near Tanah Lot in Bali, set to begin construction next year. We sort through the rumours, reports and conjecture to bring you what you need to know as one of the world’s most wellknown names in property – and now politics – enters the local industry. Enjoy!

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The Boom is Here as Indonesia’s Tourism Tops ASEAN Growth

BY SHARON HAMBALI

Yahya has overseen new strategies to increase tourism in established areas and welcome foreign visitors from new target markets and countries, developing infrastructure in outer regions and rebranding dry marketing. The improvement can be seen with a massive increase in foreign tourists visiting the archipelago this year. Data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) shows 4.2 million foreign tourists visited Indonesia from January to June, a 19.34 percent increase from the same period a year earlier which saw 3.52 million visitors. Tourist visits in April skyrocketed with a 26.75 percent increase on the same period in 2016. Indonesia welcomed 1.14 million visitors this April, up from 902,000 recorded the year earlier. Indonesia is outpacing regional players – including tourism giant Thailand – in growth. Data published by The Business Times found growth in Singapore’s incoming visitors from January to April this year increased only 4.4 percent on the previous year. The slowing in growth contributed to a 2 percent decline in revenue for the local hotel industry in the same period, reaching just SGD$1.06 million (US$766,837). According to a report from Chinese state news agency Xinhua, foreign arrival figures in Malaysia contracted 0.5 percent so far in 2017 on a year on year basis. The result follows a push into Chinese and Indian markets from the Malaysian tourism authority and a target of 31 million visitors for the year.

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“Increasing foreign tourism has been significantly assisted by a renewed effort in developing infrastructure in several regions with high tourism potential which have previously been underappreciated.” Thailand, which has long been a favourite of tourists from around the world, has continued to grow. Data from the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports shows foreign arrivals increased by 2.91 percent in the first four months of the year compared to the same period a year earlier. This translates to 12.02 million visitors from January to April 2017, up from 11.68 million foreign tourists a year earlier. In Indonesia’s industry, recent data from BPS shows foreign visitors increased 26.66 percent in May this year from the same month a year earlier. This equates to 1.16 million visitors in 2017 compared to 905,000 a year earlier. Booming growth in Chinese tourism is the highest contributor, making up 13.19 percent of all foreign tourists. Visitors from Singapore made up the second largest group with 9.83 percent, followed by Australian tourists contributing 7.91 percent. Indian visitors made up 4.19 percent of visits.

Tourism Minister Yahya said 40 percent of all foreign tourists in Indonesia visit Bali, while 30 percent head for the capital city of Jakarta, 20 percent visit the Riau Islands and the remaining 10 percent holiday elsewhere in the archipelago. Bali has long been a favourite, with tourists flocking to the island’s beaches, resorts and inland jungles. Visitors to Jakarta typically come for business or shopping purposes. Increasing foreign tourism has been significantly assisted by a renewed effort in developing infrastructure in several regions with high tourism potential which have previously been underappreciated. Support for these regions includes the construction of new railways and roads and developing airports into international facilities to offer better access. The Ministry of Tourism has also established fresh branding strategies for key locales, including Medan, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Banyuwangi, Raja Ampat, Makassar and Lombok.

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ndonesia’s stunning beaches, mountainscapes and jungles are by no means a well-kept secret, but tourism has largely been confined to the established resort island of Bali, or the glittery malls of Jakarta. But now, under the leadership of Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya, the renewed efforts of the Ministry of Tourism are beginning to see strong results with Indonesia outflanking other Southeast Asian destinations in growth.

The ministry hopes to welcome 20 million foreign visitors to the country by 2019, using the ‘3A’ principle which focuses on attention, accessibility and amenities. This principle reflects the ministry’s efforts to improve three key aspects of the industry, to provide better access and convenience with sufficient facilities and accommodation while also boasting excellent attractions to ensure each visitor enjoys his or her trip to Indonesia.

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Trump Takes on Tanah Lot BY ERIN COOK

roperty mogul turned President of the United States Donald Trump has a lot on his plate, but that hasn’t stopped him from setting his sights on a six-star resort development in the Tabanan Regency of Bali. Much like the man himself, the development remains controversial. What impact will the resort have on tourism to the island and will the unrest among the local community threaten its success? Specifics of the resort, such as how large it will be and how many jobs it will offer the local community, are still yet to be released which has caused some concern in the regency. The land on which the resort is planned was forcibly taken, according to reports of locals, during the Suharto era and eventually developed into the five-star Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort. The plans for redevelopment are believed to include expansion of the 18-hole golf course.

The project in Bali is one of two – the other slated for West Java, which is tipped to feature a theme park. The West Java project is also causing concern, particularly among environmental activists who fear the Gunung Gede Pangrango national park development will threaten many endemic animals and fauna, according to a report from the Associated Press earlier in the year. Like many Trump properties around the world, the resort will be managed and maintained by a firm, in this case the MNC Group, which has leased rights to the Trump brand. The news has upset many in the local community who are concerned with the resort’s proximity to 16 th-century Hindu temple Tanah Lot temple – one of the resort’s major attractions. “I would strongly recommend against any new developments that impact the temple. These things are sensitive in Bali,” I Gusti Ngurah Sudiana, local head of the country’s peak Hindu group Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia, told Bloomberg.

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Construction of the Trump International Hotel and Tower Bali, in conjunction with local magnate MNC Group founder and expected future politician Hary Tanoesoedibjo, is expected to begin in early 2018 after years of deliberation.

“The Balinese don’t tend to speak up, but these things related to the sacredness of the temple are very sensitive, only the enforcement is too weak.’’ Indonesia Investments too noted concern in a January report: “according to local beliefs land nearby temples cannot be used for the purpose of leisure (such as a golf course). On the eastern side of the existing golf course there stands a small temple and therefore local people do not want to see an upgraded (expanded) golf course.” Rumours have spread across the island over further forced land sales and the potential of Tanah Lot to be all but obscured by the hotel. At this stage, a lack of details or open consultation from the government is doing little to smooth anxieties. A recent Four Corners programme, a long-running television documentary series produced by the Australian state news agency ABC, investigating the development as well as the business ties between

Trump and Tanoesoedibjo featuring a segment in which Tabanan regent Eka Wiryastuti dodged questioning has become emblematic of the difficulties in obtaining straight answers. “If anything’s been approved, it’s been done very privately and very quietly,” Mark Davis of Four Corners says during the program. Bali remains a favourite among tourists because of the island’s ability to balance dream beach resort holidays and strong cultural experiences. A development which threatens that balance could threaten the unique drawcard Bali offers the world. But, obscured details aside, does Bali need a big name attraction like Trump? Data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) shows 4.2 million foreign tourists visited Indonesia from January to June, a 19.34 percent increase from the same period a year earlier which saw 3.52 million visitors. Of that number, 2.3 million touched down at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport. This represents an increase of 23.66 percent from the 1.86 foreign visitors a year earlier. Bali is on track to reach the 5.5 million foreign tourists target, around a 30 percent increase from 2016. But the Trump brand may need a sure-fire hit like the iconic South Bali cliff face locale. With resorts, hotels and casinos around the world carrying the Trump name taking a financial hit as his presidency continues to garner controversy, a well-located luxury resort amid an ever-growing tourist base could buck that trend.

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Business Trends

Indonesia’s Tourism: Three Major Trends to Watch for Tourism has always been a vital sector in Indonesia, but renewed efforts to diversify the industry will ensure growth continues well into the future.

BY SHARON HAMBALI

Expedia India’s Head Marketer Manmeet Ahluwalia told CNN Indonesia at least 36 percent of young couples prefer to spend vacations in places which offer cultural experiences, especially Indonesia.

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ndonesia has been a world favourite holiday destination for decades, with tourists from Australia and Southeast Asia mainly flocking to the resort island of Bali. But with a string of government campaigns, the industry is expected to diversify quickly in the coming years. Already the benefits of these changes can be seen, with foreign visits to Indonesia growing 19.34 percent in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period a year earlier. Meanwhile, Thailand, with which Indonesia has always competed with for tourist dollars, grew just 6.97 percent. New trends are driving this rapid growth, particularly a rise in Indian tourists, who are now outpacing Japanese and British visitors, a renewed focus on events and the development of the local halal tourism industry.

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Indonesia doesn’t boast just exquisite sceneries, but also diverse, rich cultures across the archipelago which are beginning to draw tourists looking for an experience – not just a beach holiday. Cultural tourism is growing to become a major interest of local tourists as well as foreign visitors.

Expedia India conducted a survey of millennial travellers from India and found that 34 percent chose exotic and diverse destinations including Chiyoda and Honshu Island in Japan, Jeju Island, Busan and Suncheon in South Korea and Indonesia’s West Sumatra Islands. An influx of Indian tourists to Indonesia follows a new visa on arrival regulation. “Now Indonesia is a popular destination for Indian travellers, especially with the new visa regulation that makes everything easier,” Shelly Chandhok, Country Manager of the Visit Indonesia Tourism Office in Mumbai, told Voyager’s World. Indian tourists visiting Bali from January to May this year increased 32.27 percent from the same period a year earlier. Bali’s Regional Tourism Development Head Anak Agung Gede Yuniartha Putra pointed to newly introduced direct routes between Denpasar and Mumbai.

Haryadi Sukamdani, Chairman of the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo), said the combination of the ban on alcohol sales and 7-Eleven’s innovative in-store approach led to the iconic brand’s demise in Indonesia. “Originally, 7-Eleven presented a lifestyle that youths could get together there to hang out. The banning of alcoholic beverage sales caused a drop and since then 7-Eleven lost one of its competitive advantages,” he said. The business leader predicted the closure of the chain would not have a significant impact on the economy due to the smaller workforce, particularly compared to competitors Alfamart or Indomaret. 10

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Minister of Industry of Airlangga Hartarto, meanwhile, denies the alcohol ban had any impact on the closure. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution said Indonesia’s retail business growth is among the fastest in the world and so the government is looking to develop further regulations for the mini-market industry. “We will not hamper the development of retail business, but we will make standard rules,” he said, shortly after the 7-Eleven announcement in late June.

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The debate over the cause of the sudden departure in late June of 7-Eleven, known locally as Sevel, from Indonesia continues with business leaders pointing fingers at anti-alcohol laws and a creative business model.

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Dissecting The Demise Of 7-Eleven In Indonesia

New Special Economic Zones Tipped For Development Indonesia is planning the development of six new Special Economic Zones, known by the Indonesian acronym KEK, in an effort to develop key infrastructure including power plants, harbours and roads. The zones, in Bitung, Palu, Tanjung Api-Api, Mandalika, Morotai and Maloy Batutua Trans Kalimantan, will ensure equal development in target regions. KEK National Board Secretary Enoh Suharto Pranoto is optimistic Mandalika, Maloy Batuta Trans Kalimantan and Palu will all be operational by year’s end.

Disagreements with regional authorities and local district heads will likely prevent the remaining three zones from launching operations until next year. To date, Indonesia has 12 KEKs across the country, but only two have begun operations. Until June 2017, the investment value of all KEKs has hit Rp.221 trillion (US$16 billion). Sei Mangkei in North Sumatra focuses on palm oil and rubber processing, while Tanjung Lesung in Banten, Java, is a thriving tourism sector area.

“Now Indonesia is a popular destination for Indian travellers, especially with the new visa regulation that makes everything easier”

officially recognised by Union Cycliste Internationale, the world governing body for cycling, and trended on social media for a full week.

“According to the Indian Embassy, only 10 percent of Indian tourists want to go to Jakarta while the remaining 90 percent wanted to visit Bali,” Putra said.

Halal tourism operators from ten countries flocked to the second Halal Tourism Business Meeting at Balairung Matraman Hotel in East Jakarta on June 10. The meeting saw the best in the industry gather to share strategy and knowledge in an industry predicted to reach Rp.4 billion (US$298,000) in Indonesia this year – double the revenue of 2016.

Event tourism helps boost the number of foreign tourists A Ministry of Tourism initiative to hold regular tourism events, with a focus on marketing and promotions, has also helped to boost the rates of foreign tourists. “To hit the marketing target, tourism promotions need to be intensified. For marketing strategy we use the DOT (Destination, Original and Time) approach and the BAS (Branding, Advertising and Selling) approach,” Deputy of Tourism Development of Archipelago Tourism Esthy Reko Astuti told CNN Indonesia. Astuti also stresses the importance of marketing past, present and upcoming events throughout the year. Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya said annual international events are effective in increasing tourist numbers as well as helpful for tourists planning future visits. One success operators hope to replicate is the international bike race Tour de Flores which has seen tourism rise in East Nusa Tenggara. The event was

Halal tourism, the next big thing? Halal tourism – holidays and vacations tailored for Muslim families who abide by Islamic law – is tipped to be Indonesia’s next big drawcard.

The meeting was welcomed as further momentum in promoting halal tourism in Indonesia, as well as building up the country’s general tourism portfolio. The recent visit of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, and more importantly the last minute extension of his stay for extra holidays, caught the attention of the Islamic world and has boosted Indonesia as a world class halal destination. Indonesia’s reputation in halal tourism has been recognised globally after winning 12 out of 16 awards at the World Halal Tourism Awards 2016 in Abu Dhabi. The Crescent-Rating Global Muslim Travel Index, which tracks the performance of the industry across 100 destinations, saw strong potential in Indonesia’s halal tourism industry. Globally, the growth of the Muslim market is predicted to hit US$2.6 trillion, while the number of Muslim tourists is projected to increase by 9.1 percent this year.

Idul Fitri E-Commerce Boom E-commerce platforms in Indonesia reported a massive increase in revenue ahead of this year’s Idul Fitri celebrations, with one outlet alone reporting a doubling in sales. In June this year, leading e-commerce portal Blibli.com reported a twofold increase in sales in June compared to July, the comparable holiday period, a year earlier, CEO Kusumo Martanto said Friday, July 7, as reported by Kontan.co.id. “This year’s Idul Fitri sales increased 200 percent compared to the same season last year,” he said. Shoppers flocked to Muslim attire, food and beverage and small household appliance sections, the CEO said. State telecommunications firm Telkom’s Blanja.com reported a 78 percent increase in sales during the holiday.

The company underwent a rebrand in March ahead of the holiday, spokeswoman Rieka Handayani said.

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Food & Drink

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

Get to McGettigan’s BY MAY TIEN

Chef Nur is both passionate and proud of his gastropub creations at McGettigan’s. With over two decades worth of international kitchen experience under his belt, this chef possesses the knowledge and experience to make a profound difference in your dining experience. He is quick to admit his love for cooking originated in his mother’s kitchen and she still remains his kitchen icon after all these years. It is also encouraging to see another local Indonesian chef at the helm of the kitchen of an international hospitality chain. 12

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However, the greatest distinction McGettigan’s offers is their food menu. I arrived at the pub thinking there were only going to be offerings for meat pies and battered fish and chips. What I discovered was an amazing array of menu choices and delicious food. One of the main factors is McGettigan’s commitment to sourcing the best local ingredients from local suppliers. The other (and to be honest, the most important) is the love and attention you receive as a diner from Head Chef Syawalludin Nur.

Irish pubs are renowned for their extreme casual atmosphere, but McGettigan’s Jakarta throws this hoary concept aside and integrates a hip and inviting bar, restaurant and live entertainment space without sacrificing the general warmth and friendly attitude one associates with the traditional Irish local.

xcitement is constantly generated in Jakarta, especially in the world of food and drink. In Mega Kuningan – the neighbourly sprawl of five-star hotels, embassies and office towers – there is a new group of hospitality makers taking the live entertainment and restaurant game to the next level. One of the latest and most exciting entries is McGettigan’s, a family owned Irish pub chain famous across the globe for providing a fantastic night out.

Our dinner at McGettigan’s started with a friendly dining room staff member who presented a nibbles sampler that could give any top restaurant in Jakarta a good run back to the drawing board. The sampler included many of the standard favourites such as chicken wings, pork belly popcorn and Wagyu beef slider. The portions were extremely generous and meant to be shared. Personally, the slider was my favourite with its tender, tender Wagyu beef, caramelised onions and warm soft roll. Pork belly popcorn is also a delight for the porcine loving crowd. Finally, nothing beats the solid crunch of a perfectly battered onion ring. Chef Nur surprised us with an escargot bruschetta, which if it was not already, should be his pride and joy. I have never eaten bruschetta or escargot like this, ever. It reminded me of an upscale ‘mushrooms on toast,’ but with a far deeper earthiness highlighted by a slight smear of pesto on the bread. It is at once playful and indulgent, an elevated bar snack well suited for the setting. Further down the menu, the Wagyu Beef and Guinness pie and Sirloin Steak were hearty and great traditional choices for mains. In addition, there was a solid selection of Indonesian fare that should not be missed for expats who want to go local. I was pleased to see that they included a few dishes for the vegetarians/ vegans and gluten-free crowd, too. The Superfood Salad and the Wild Mushroom Risotto looked enticing even for a dedicated omnivore such as myself. My dining partner and I made the pact to return one Sunday for the brunch, which is served a la carte and at very good value considering the freshly prepared food and drinks packages. They’re making the space kidfriendly that afternoon, too, with children under seven years of age eating free (but more on value in a moment).

What’s an Irish pub without a mention of drinks? With eight beers on tap and expert mixologists and bartenders at the helm, there isn’t a drink to go unnoticed at McGettigan’s. Call me a kid at heart, but I let slip a little ‘squee’ when I saw the sections on the drinks menu for large beer bombs and shooters. It was inappropriate for dinner, but so well matched for late night shenanigans. I went the high road and ordered a peach Bellini as I’ve been on a sparkling wine kick lately. It paired well with the sampler plate and was a generous pour on top. There are currently great deals to be had at McGettigan’s. On Wednesdays, the pub hosts ‘Ladies’ Night,’ where each lady has the special privilege of three free cocktails. Every Thursday night is ‘Irish Night’ with special drink prices from 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. and Guinness and Kilkenny pints are discounted. Friday and Saturday nights are when things really get exciting, with live bands and DJ’s spinning into the wee hours of the night. There are flat screen televisions set around the dining room for sports enthusiasts, and live sports matches are shown whenever possible. And, of course, happy hour occurs Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with selected house beverages offered. There is a lovely patio space offered for those who want to enjoy the warmth of the afternoon sun or a mellow evening under the moonlight, and a live acoustic band plays every Sunday afternoon to entertain the brunch crowd. The last Tuesday of every month is dedicated to the diplomatic crowd. McGettigan’s offers an incredible discount on selected food and drinks that evening, and extends a 15 percent discount on all other days for diplomats who provide identification. The first Tuesday of each month is dedicated to airline employees with special deals offered. These specials are a generous display of appreciation for those who work in different industries, and, at heart, what is so special about this particular Irish pub. The attention and focus on bringing people together to share good food and drink with excellent entertainment is what McGettigan’s Jakarta is all about.

McGettigan’s Zone D – Sunken Plaza, Quadrant Complex Menara BTPN, Floor Basement 1, Jalan Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav 5.5 - 5.6, Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta, Indonesia Phone: +62 21 2295 8904 Email: jakarta@mcgettigans.com

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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.

Sailing Indonesia’s Heritage with Rofinus Monteiro Centuries before electronic charts and 10,000 horsepower engines existed, ancient Indonesians have voyaged as far as Africa on the wind in their sails. Grace Susetyo visits Rofinus Monteiro, a Lembata island native who lives to prove that his ancestors’ technology is indeed capable of conquering the world’s oceans.

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MONTEIRO’S HOMETOWN LAMALERA (IMAGE BY GRACE SUSETYO)

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ccounts of ancient Indonesian seafarers are often romanticised in tourism campaigns, literature, social media and heritage-themed events. But not many Indonesians can say they’ve sailed across their country in the kinds of vessels their ancestors made. But 29-yearold geologist and diver Rofinus “Fino” Monteiro has. In June to November 2014, Monteiro embarked on the solo expedition Merangkai Indonesia (Discovering Indonesia), sailing from Makassar to Sumbawa, Lombok, Bali and Jakarta in a sandeq. A tradition of West Sulawesi’s Mandar people, sandeq is a singleoutrigger sailboat. Most places in Indonesia have stopped using traditional vessels because they are costly to maintain and require rare raw materials. They remain important for ceremonial and display purposes, but people prefer the convenience of modern vessels for daily uses. Monteiro bought his secondhand sandeq from a family in Pambusuang, West Sulawesi, and conducted essential safety repairs without altering the vessel’s original form. Christened Senang Hati (Happy Heart), the sandeq was equipped with a detachable motor used for emergencies and manoeuvring the boat in and out of seaports. Consuming only 60 litres of petrol over five months, Monteiro sailed most of the journey manually. His minimalist supplies included emergency communication devices, flotation devices, a survival kit with three days’ food and potable water and a meagre stipend he declined to specify. 14

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“Indonesian coastal people have been very kind to me,” Monteiro said. “At sea, sharing rice is the language for saying ‘We are brothers.’ I once took down my sails, and this fisher boat immediately came racing for fear that I was drowning. When I spent nights sleeping on the beach, locals came over to offer me their homes.” As Senang Hati docked in Jakarta, the Ministry of Youth and Sports welcomed Monteiro with a ceremony and awarded him a seal of honour.

Province: Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) Land area: 1,226km2 (Lembata Regency) Largest city: Lewoleba (Lembata Regency) Population: 117,289 (2010 estimate of Lembata Regency) How to get there Flights into Lewoleba via Kupang

Currently, Monteiro lives in his late father’s home in Lewoleba, Lembata. There he runs a diving tour operator, volunteers at the Taman Daun whale hunters’ library, and remains active as a freelance geology consultant. He regularly visits his ancestors’ village in Lamalera with plans to help locals solve water and sanitation issues, and revive the cultural economy amid the pressures of tourism, conservation and development. Monteiro’s research on Indonesian vessels continues, currently focusing on the pelédang: the Lamalera clan boat in which his ancestors hunted whales. The pelédang tradition is in limbo due to complicated cultural protocols and modernisation. There are 19 pelédang, all in Lamalera, owned communally by whale hunting clans. The last pelédang was made in 2005. “Boatmakers in Lamalera are afraid to breach the protocols of the pelédang’s clan ownership,” explained Monteiro, who does not inherit a Lamalera whale hunter’s surname and technically has no cultural rights to order the making of a pelédang. “Parking the pelédang in Lewoleba would stir a huge controversy, as well as its use for sports instead of for hunting whales.” Recently, Monteiro has pitched a proposal for a 2018 pelédang sailing race before the government tourism office and the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Regional House of Representatives.

What to bring Camera, hat, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent. Swimming costume, snorkelling or diving gear. Flashlight, extra batteries, power bank). Books to donate to the Taman Daun library. Cash for transactions – draw cash in Soe or Kupang ROFINUS MONTEIRO (IMAGE BY GRACE SUSETYO)

Monteiro’s dream began in 2006, early in his studies at Trisakti University, Jakarta. There, he came under the mentorship of seasoned explorer and boatmaker, the late Effendi Soleman who sailed without an engine from Jakarta to Brunei in 1994. This moved Monteiro’s research to build a database of Indonesia’s diverse traditional vessels. He envisions starting a coastal museum of Indonesian vessels where visitors can actually travel on water aboard these vessels. “We hear of revivals of vintage cars and motorbikes all the time. Why not a revival of traditional vessels, and actually sailing the seas of Nusantara in them?” said Monteiro. In 2011, Soleman invited Monteiro to sail across Indonesia aboard Katir Nusantara II, Soleman’s self-made sailboat modelled after the sandeq. Unable to go due to working a full-time office job, Monteiro helped Soleman behind the scenes. Katir Nusantara II sailed from Jakarta to Aceh in May-August 2011, and from Bangka to East Kalimantan in January 2012. Unfortunately, Soleman encountered financial difficulties and passed away

in January 2014 before completing the expedition. Soleman’s dream lives on in Monteiro, who in the meantime had started preparing for Merangkai Indonesia. “I told my colleagues, I’m quitting my job in 2014 to sail. And I’m a man who keeps my word,” Monteiro said. After Merangkai Indonesia, Monteiro planned to display Senang Hati at the Maritime Museum in Jakarta’s Sunda Kelapa harbour. But the Museum allegedly breached the contract by refusing to transport Senang Hati to its premises. The sandeq spent a month abandoned in the Bahtera Jaya port, the training arena of Indonesia’s sailing athletes east of Ancol. Since then, Senang Hati has been housed in a workshop in Bogor. Monteiro occasionally takes her out for sailing with fans. “I used to dream of bringing Indonesia’s diverse cultural heritages to Jakarta. Today, I dream of bringing them to Lembata,” said Monteiro, who envisions a future Lewoleba Bay as the port of traditional Indonesian vessels, and a Traditional Maritime Academy in Lembata.

In Monteiro’s prior years of experience pitching traditional vessel revivals, garnering the sceptical government’s support has not been easy. Yet when it comes to international diplomacy, the government can give generous support. In 2008, Indonesia sailed the replica of a 13th century wooden junk carrying a crew of nine aboard Ekspedisi Majapahit to Japan. The junk was gifted to Japan at the end of the expedition. It is an unfortunate reality that Indonesians tend to trust other nationals more, regardless of the other nation’s vested interests in the Indonesian heritage or an expat’s proven capability to help locals achieve their goals. “I’ve done good things in other people’s hometowns – why not in my own? Why can’t I help my own people make the most of what we already have?” said Monteiro.

To learn more about Fino’s work in sailing, diving, and community development, follow his Instagram @monteiro_541 and Facebook fb.me/LembataDiveOperator.

Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta Offers an Elevated Premium Stay with The New Room’s Look and Horizon Experience Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta unveil the 662 newly renovated rooms this year. The project was the first major room renovation since the hotel first opened on 22 March 1994. Drawing inspiration from Indonesian artisanship from across the archipelago, the hotel lets guests discover the distinctive element of modern Indonesian art through handmade craft display, modern batik and tenun fabric, as well as wood engraving that adorn the rooms. A new colour palette revolving around creamy silver and gold, including lighter wooden furniture, embraces a look that is ‘modern elegance’. The rooms feature warm hues; new materials include new wall coverings in neutral colours and traditional art patterns, plush carpeting and new paintings – all combined to create contemporary, yet homey hotel rooms and suites in Jakarta. Discerning guests who are seeking a more premium stay experience can choose from the Horizon Club room, Executive Suite, One Bedroom Suite, Two Bay Suite, Three Bay Suite and Presidential Suite room categories to enjoy the new spacious living area, complete with Horizon’s personalized services and privileges. With the concept of a “hotel within a hotel,” the Horizon experience at Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta offers a higher level of exclusivity. Guests with Horizon benefits can enjoy access to the Horizon Club Lounge and its facilities, including express check-in and check-out handled personally by the

Horizon guest relation officer on the 23rd floor, buffet breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails with cheese and wine, as well as refreshment throughout the day. International newspapers and tropical fruits are delivered to the room every day, clothes-pressing service upon arrival is extended on a complimentary. The Horizon Club Lounge is located on the 23rd floor, furnished with large windows that offer views to the city. The lounge spans 660 square metres, one of the largest five-star hotel lounges in the city, and has a warm and modern design that makes it very comfortable for either work or relaxation. Business executives who travel frequently to Jakarta will get the convenience to use one of the four Horizon Club private meeting rooms for two hours, subject to availability. During leisure time, guests can take a refreshing dip in the resort-size butterfly-shaped pool surrounded by the lush gardens or indulge in an invigorating massage at CHI, The Spa while the little ones are having a fun splash at the new Children’s Aqua Playground. For guests seeking a feast to complete the stay experience, Jia, the recently opened contemporary Chinese dining restaurant, is a must-visit for Chinese food lovers. Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta is designed to create memorable experiences. Our professional and dedicated staff will always welcome and serve with heart.

For further information and to make a reservation, please call (62 21) 2922 9999, e-mail reservations.slj@shangri-la.com or access www.shangri-la.com/jakarta/shangrila.

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Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

Fool’s Gold Fever BY KENNETH YEUNG

f you want to invest in gold, a 1 kilogram bar will set you back about US$40,000 at today’s prices – well beyond the means of most Indonesians. Sensing an opportunity, enterprising conmen have been selling phony gold bars for as little as Rp.5.25 million (US$390) apiece. There’s no point in trying to sell impossibly cheap gold in Indonesia without some magical mumbo jumbo to lend credence to your sales pitch. Joni Sianturi, 47, a dukun (shaman) from Numbing village on Bintan Island, off the eastern coast of Sumatra, concocted an outlandish story to defraud the unwary. He claimed to have had a recurring dream, in which an elderly man, hundreds of years old, revealed to him the secret location of an ancient treasure, conveniently buried outside houses in Numbing. He said the man informed him that only a person with special powers could recover the treasure. That’s not entirely unlike the story of the Mormon religion’s founder, Joseph Smith, who claimed an angel directed him to the location of a buried box containing gold plates from which the Mormon bible was transcribed. Joni said he was ordered to uncover the treasure, which comprised gold bullion. He visited one house at a time, telling people his story and offering to recover the gold buried on their property, if they could pay a fee and provide some white cloth and some eucalyptus oil, the latter items just being for effect. Attempting to convince people he could materialize gold, Joni performed a simple magic trick, using a white cloth as a prop. When unfolded, the cloth was empty. Then it would be rolled up and unfurled again, this time with ‘gold’ inside. At least five people took the bait during June, netting Joni more than Rp.94 million (US$7,000). The dukun’s gold bars were imitations made from brass. Some were stamped with an inscription stating ‘Union Bank of Switzerland, Gold 999.9.’ Others had an engraving of founding president Sukarno and the

“East Bintan Police urged the public not to believe people offering cheap gold obtained through magic. They said people should be extremely careful and selective when buying gold either for investment or jewellery” logo of the colonial-era Dutch East India Company (VOC). There have long been conspiracy theories that Sukarno had a secret stash of gold worth trillions of dollars – either from the Japanese in return for wartime oil deals, or to set up a non-aligned world bank, or to prevent a fall in world gold prices – and the loot remains in Swiss bank accounts, or with the US Treasury or in Indonesian jungles. Joni’s first victim, Mahyuni, handed over Rp.4 million (US$298) but received nothing because the amount was deemed too small for the magic to work. Another victim, Maksin, handed over three instalments of cash totalling Rp.45 million (US$3,350), for which he received three ‘gold’ bars. A third victim, Joyo, paid Rp.21 million (US$1,500) in return for four bars. Others handed over amounts ranging from Rp.7 million (US$522) to Rp.17.25 million (US$1,287). After having the ‘gold’ tested, one of the victims complained to police, who arrested Joni at his house on the night of June 28 and seized dozens of fake gold bars. East Bintan Police urged the public not to believe people offering cheap gold obtained through magic. They said people should be extremely careful and selective when buying gold either for investment or jewellery. After his arrest, Joni denied committing fraud, insisting that only he had the necessary magical powers to locate and materialize real gold. Worryingly, some local media reports insinuated that supernatural powers could be real, rather than debunking such nonsense.

Boyolali Bullion A similar stunt was pulled in the Central Java regency of Boyolali by a dukun named Taufik Saleh, 38. He claimed to have the power to materialize VOC gold out of thin air. He was arrested in June after defrauding his brother-in-law, Agus Wiyoto, to the tune of Rp.21 million (US$1,567). Taufik conducted the scam back in 2015. First, he used sleight-of-hand magic to produce some money from a folded cloth. Next, he took Agus to a cemetery near Gombang village one night to perform a ritual involving incantations and spells. For dramatic effect, he stirred up some soil on a gravesite, causing thick white smoke to appear, from which he plucked two ‘VOC gold bars.’ The smoke appeared because the dukun had earlier concealed a bowl of hydrochloric acid, which reacted with the soil. The phony gold had also been hidden at the grave. Much later, Agus had the ‘gold’ checked, only to learn it was fake. He reported the case to police, who arrested Taufik on June 9 and seized evidence including spells, ritual cloths and phony gold bars. The dukun admitted to being a fraud, saying he bought the bogus bullion at Triwindu Market in Solo and learned his magic tricks from YouTube videos.

Supernatural Threats In the West Kalimantan capital of Pontianak, police in March arrested a dukun named Restu Wiliyanto, 32. His shtick was to show a blank yellow paper prayer scroll, like those used at Buddhist temples. He would fold up the scroll and pretend to hand it to his victim, but actually gave them a different scroll with written instructions. Victims were told to wait five minutes before unfolding the paper to reveal words ‘magically written’ by ‘supernatural beings.’ Restu said the holder must follow the instructions on the paper or else their family would suffer a disaster. Victims were instructed to hand over cash or to purchase gold bullion or sacred golden objects. These items were sold by Restu and were fake. Police said he had reaped at least Rp.103 million (US$7,687) since starting the scam in December 2015. Another dukun who pretended to be able to create gold, Anton Hardianto, was on May 22 sentenced by Depok District Court in West Java to life imprisonment, not for any alchemy activities, but for murdering two of his clients by serving them cyanide-laced coffee. Anton had told the men, who were both aged in their 20s, he could double their gold by magic, but he ended up killing them in order to steal their Toyota Avanza car. We can only look forward to the day when Indonesian parents and schools teach children that magic is nothing but trickery, and that get-rich-quick schemes involving the creation of gold will end only in misery.

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Senopati Therapy Centre

Everything You Need to Know about Back Pain Treatments Two chiropractors from Senopati Therapy Centre, one of Jakarta’s most renowned healthcare facilities, share insights and debunk some of the most common misconceptions about back pain treatments. After a 2015 study revealed back pain as the leading cause of disability, awareness of the importance of seeking treatment grew across the globe. Back pain can occur in the upper, mid and lower back – known as lumbago – regions. Each patient may experience different symptoms and receive different types of treatment, depending upon the cause of pain. For those interested in receiving treatment and would like further information, turn to the experts at Senopati Therapy Centre, Dennis Laoh, BSC. Chiro, Msc. Chiro and Farrah Bachtiar, Bch, Chiro Sci, MSC.Chiro. Where does the pain come from? The cause of back pain varies in sufferers, as does the intensity of sensation. Experts have found that pain also comes with different classifications, including simple ‘non-specific’ back pain up to the extreme pain of spinal cancer. In some cases, pain can radiate to areas like the legs, groin and other parts of the back. Others may experience numbness, pins and needles or a burning sensation. The most important aspect is to get the correct diagnosis, whether through physical examinations and orthopedic tests, diagnostic imaging, MRIs or blood tests. How can you treat back pain? A host of treatment options are available for patients, including simple manual therapies (chiropractic and physiotherapy) and more invasive choices like corticosteroid injection and surgery. Treatments must be adjusted accordingly to the cause of the back pain. Can bed rest heal back pain? While bed rest can temporarily help alleviate pain that comes with movement, prolonged bed rest can in fact worsen the condition. This is why experts suggest patients keep moving in order to maintain the hydration of the intervertebral discs, as well as to avoid ‘stiffness in the muscles and other soft tissues, such as tendons and ligaments.’ Does exercise cause back pain? Exercise is good for back pain, especially exercises which can help strengthen the abdominal and back muscles such as core workouts. These workouts are great for supporting and stabilising the spine, which will gradually eliminate stress to the spine and reduce pain.

Do keep in mind that extensive and rigorous exercises may also cause back pain, if not done correctly. Is heat and massage good for the back pain? Heat and massage have proven to be effective in reducing pain for muscles tightness, yet it can also exacerate the condition if the back pain is caused by inflammatory response, such as in disc herniation. Experts say that the heat will allow the fluid ‘to accumulate more into the inflamed area’ that can extend the recovery process. Is chiropractic safe? Chiropractic is known as one of the safest and most painless treatments. It works by getting the restricted discs and other joints to move, maintaining the hydration of the discs and also releasing the pain. It is perfectly safe and is one of the most favourable options for patients seeking treatments. How long would it take for patients to heal? The healing process depends on the cause, level of severity and choice of treatments. Pain derived from simple muscles strain or sprain may resolve itself after a few days, while those from degenerative diseases like arthritis or discs protrusion may persist for several weeks. In general, 90 percent of people with acute back pain will recover within 4-12 weeks, while around 70-80 percent of patients will face reoccurrence that will potentially lead to a chronic back pain. But one thing that is certain is that the sooner you receive the right treatments, the sooner you will recover. The recovery time is also influenced by a number of factors like age, psychological state, nutrition and sleeping pattern. People who are older, depressed, smokers, have lack of sleep and good nutrition usually face slower recovery.

This content is brought to you by Senopati Therapy Centre, founded in 2007 where chiropractic were still unavailable and people were not exactly familiar with the treatment. Since then, Senopati Therapy Centre has sought to provide the best chiropractic therapies in Indonesia by having educated, well trained and internationally acclaimed chiropractors. Senopati Therapy Centre continues to upgrade its knowledge and methods by partnering with World Federation of Chiropractic. For more information please visit www.senopatitherapy.com.

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ARCHIPELAGO Police Close In on Military Cadet Murder Case in Bali Denpasar Police have rounded up six suspects in the stabbing murder of a 20-year-old military cadet in Jimbaran, Bali, on Sunday, July 9. Prada Yanuar Setiawan from Manggarai, Flores, was allegedly ambushed by a group of youths while riding with a friend around 5 a.m. His friend sustained heavy injuries, including a broken jaw but Setiawan was stabbed fatally in the chest. “We have arrested six suspects,” Denpasar Police Criminal Investigation Unit Commissioner Aris Purwanto told Tribun Bali on Monday, July 10. The main suspect is the 16-year-old son of Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) councilman, according to local media. This has raised concerns of special treatment, but National Police have reassured that while the suspects will be treated as minors, there is no additional assistance provided. “There is special treatment for minors under the age of 18 years, under the Child Protection Act, specifically for incidents where the perpetrators are minors. It will

be a quick investigation process,” Police Spokesman Sr. Com. Martinus Sitompul said at the National Police headquarters in South Jakarta on Monday, as reported by Detik. “The suspects will also be held in a special place, not put together with other police detainees or prisoners.”

Investigations are continuing and police confiscated a curved knife, suspected to be the murder weapon. “There will be a reconstruction to see the roles of each, who stopped whom, who beat whom, who assaulted whom. We need to know these roles so we can determine who the main suspect is and who was involved in the attack,” Sitompul said.

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Go-Jek Couple Marry in Ceremony Flanked by Green Jackets

For Novi Ayunda Sari and Puja Mulya driving for ride-hailing app service Go-Jek hasn’t just given them a bit of cash, it has helped them find love. The Medan, North Sumatra, pair wed Saturday, July 8, in a sea of green with dozens of Go-Jek friends and colleagues escorting the wedding party on motorbikes. Sari first joined Go-Jek in February this year before joining a Medan-based Whatsapp chat group for drivers where she met Mulya, she told Tribunnews.

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The two met at a Go-Jek blood donation drive later that month and began chatting privately. Sari and Mulya quickly fell in love and decided to marry soon after. “I am so grateful that, through Go-Jek, I could find my spouse and experience this unforgettable wedding,” Sari said. Photos of the wedding party went viral over the weekend with the impressive escort delighting netizens who wished the newlyweds a happy marriage.

East Java Woman Murdered in ‘Black Magic’ Case Police in Jember, East Java, are investigating the murder of 55-year-old Satinah after reports the investigation was prompted by suspicions the woman had used black magic to kill a child. “The brains behind the plot to murder Satinah has been arrested and named a suspect. The suspect’s initials are NM and he is one of the victim’s neighbours,” Jember Police Chief Kusworo Wibowo told Detik on Tuesday, July 11. Five others are believed to be involved, but police are yet to locate them. The suspects include the son and nephew of NM.

Wibowo said NM believed Satinah was responsible for the death of his child after he dreamed of meeting the woman and then seeing her shortly afterward. He told police the group entered her home before strangling and bashing the woman. Black magic related murders are common throughout Indonesia, most recently in December when a woman in Probolinggo, East Java, was murdered over the belief she practiced black magic.

THE OBEROI, LOMBOK

THE OBEROI, BALI

Just east of Bali on the beautiful island of Lombok, experience 24 acres of direct beachfront with views to the Gili islands and beyond. Famous for colourful coral reefs and scuba diving. Reflecting pools and a 40 metre swimming pool stretch from the open air lobby to the tranquil waters of Medana Bay. A PADI certified Dive Centre provides popular water sports and the Health Spa includes open air massage pavilions, herbal baths, jacuzzi and steam room. Services in the Beauty Salon offer facial massage and body treatments. Two restaurants offer a variety of international cuisine of the highest standard. Twenty thatch-roof Villas and Thirty Pavilions are furnished in soft tones and primitive art of the region. Each has a large air-conditioned bedroom with en-suite bathrooms. Most Villas have a swimming pool within walled courtyards.

The Oberoi, Bali is a beautifully landscaped resort, with a beachfront swimming pool, on 15 acres of tropical gardens. 14 villas have a walled courtyard ensuring absolute privacy, a dining pavilion for intimate dining, air conditioned bedroom and en suite bathroom. Most have their own full size swimming pool. The 60 Lanai rooms feature a terrace for outdoor dining, and a luxurious air conditioned bathroom with sunken bath. The Kura Kura restaurant has an appetising selection of dishes, with Asian specialities. The beachfront Frangipani Cafe is a celebrated spot for alfresco dining. There are frequent cultural performances at the Amphitheatre and the Kayu bar is a casual meeting place in the evening. Open air massage pavilions are a popular feature of the OberoiSpa, which also includes a beauty salon, gymnasium and tennis court. Ever smiling Balinese staff in their traditional dress ensure excellent service.

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What Experts are Saying about Lombok’s $3B Mandalika Project BY KIRSTIENNE ISHIA MARIE TOLEDO

ali may be Indonesia’s tourism superstar, but Lombok has already been gaining extreme popularity over the past few years – something that developers didn’t hesitate to take advantage of. This island in West Nusa Tenggara has the fastest growing tourism market in the region and thanks to developments such as the new international airport, achieving its goal of 20 million tourists by 2019 doesn’t seem far-fetched. However, Lombok might get a huge boost from the Mandalika Project. Worth an astounding $3 billion, this project is considered the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia and construction will take place throughout 2017. Biz Events Asia says the Mandalika Resort will be built as a Special Economic Zone (KEK) to drive economic growth and develop the island into one of the national tourism icons. It is the brainchild of Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), formerly known as Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC). It is responsible for developing Bali’s Nusa Dua into a resort and meeting complex. The ambitious plan is to develop the area into sustainable tourism and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE) destination. ITDC says it will be ready for completion by the end of 2018.

According to Invest Islands, the development of the mega Mandalika Resort in Kuta Bay, South Lombok will include the building of infrastructure complete with solar power plants, water treatment facilities and roads. It will offer 10,533 hotel rooms, 1,500 residential units, a theme park, eco park, water park, mangrove park plus a large marina, an industrial street circuit and golf course. This is predicted to become a major driver in increasing land values. The site also notes that this will increase opportunities for Lombok investment. ITDC has a vision to “create a sophisticated tourist destination and therefore Mandalika would be home to several large hotels with popular brand names. This is sure to make Lombok a lucrative investment destination among investors from diverse backgrounds.” They also point out that tourists will experience the perfect retreat amongst the natural beauty of Lombok and its 20

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availability of boutique resorts. Aside from their primary focus of developing 5-star and 4-star hotels, they will also develop 3-star hotels among other types to “expand the potential customer base to include those looking for more pocket-friendly Indonesia investment options.” “We want to give visitors more options; we don’t want to simply recreate Bali,” says ITDC’s Head of Investment and Marketing, Ricky Baheramsjah as quoted by CEI Asia. “Mandalika is like Nusa Dua in 1975, so we see a lot of similarities. Although it’s largely Muslim, whereas Bali is Hindu, the scope of work is very similar. We have more than 40 years of experience managing and operating destinations and we’re hoping this experience will help facilitate the development and operation.” With the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism’s goal to boost other business and leisure tourism destinations apart from Bali and Mandalika also being in the spotlight, CEI Asia quotes deputy minister for international tourism, I Gde Pitana, saying: “Tourism is a major priority sector under the Jokowi (President Joko Widodo) government and we want to accelerate the development of destinations beyond Bali.” He also adds: “We don’t want to leave Bali with the creation of ten new Balis, we want to help Bali with more sustainable development. Tourism is the best and fastest way to develop this country and we have a strong management plan and focus on infrastructure.” Another article written by CEI Asia raises a million dollar question: “Should planners looking for an exciting new integrated resort with headline-grabbing facilities like a water park, theme park, equestrian park and a 3,000-hectare nature reserve consider Mandalika for major events as early as 2019?” Without any hesitation, they say one shouldn’t. Accordingly, they’re “looking at the question from a historical perspective.” Problems have occurred in the past. Reportedly, the Indonesian Government sold Mandalika to the Dubai Development Corporation for US$240 million in 2007. However, the Global Financial Crisis hit a year later and funding dwindled, so the Emirates had no choice but to sell Mandalika back to the Indonesians for half the price – a 50 percent discount.

By 2011, the opening of an international airport brought the project back to life. “Construction delays are part-and-parcel of doing business in Indonesia; Lombok's international airport is a copybook example,” the author writes. “The opening was delayed by years because of problems with site security, theft of construction materials, land disputes and compensation claims from locals. When it finally opened, it still looked like a construction site.” Jason Lim, CEO of Smailing Tour DMC in Bali, thinks otherwise. “I know there have been delays in the past, but ever since Jokowi took over, we can feel a real change and strong push towards tourism,” he shares to CEI Asia. He continues on a positive note: “If you look at the team behind Mandalika – ITDC – they are very successful and professional. They have the experience, the expertise, connections, strong government support and the ability to attract good hotel partners. But the next big step will be bringing in people on international flights.” Since Lombok International airport only currently has two foreign airlines – AirAsia and SilkAir – offering direct flights to the island, it might be a challenge to handle thousands of passengers all at once. Foreseeing this concern, Lim says: “I don't think they will get big groups in 2019. I predict smaller groups as big as 200 or 300 people will visit to start with. It will be a slow burn. But we're very optimistic.” A project of such a gigantic scale draws high expectations from the public especially tourists who cannot wait for the construction of luxurious hotels such as Club Med and Royal Tulip. Despite a few hiccups in the past, many are hopeful that this will drive the tourism boom in Lombok. Plus it’s a hot investment spot right now. After all, its scenic views and ethereal charm are more than enough to captivate thousands or millions seeking for solitude in nature. We have yet to see how this project unfolds.

Quirks Indonesia, Malaysia Muslim Groups Call for Starbucks LGBT Boycott

The comments have led to calls for boycotts since, including by prominent Muslim scholar and preacher Abdullah Gymnastiar (AA Gym). In February 2016, Gym urged his 1.69 million followers on Twitter to avoid Starbucks. “It turns out that Starbucks actually really supports and contributes to LGBT causes, each cup is donated (to their cause),” Gym tweeted.

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Malaysia’s extreme-right group Perkasa joined Muhammadiyah’s call this week. The group boasts at least 500,000 members.

The attacks on the LGBT community across Indonesia continue this month, with the country’s Muslim leaders calling for a boycott on US coffee giant Starbucks. The call for the boycott on Starbucks was prompted by Muhammadiyah, the country’s second largest Islamic group with over 29 million members. The boycott was also supported by the Indonesian Ulema Council, the top clerical body. A 2013 video made by former CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, shows the company committing to equal rights

and supporting the LGBT community. “[...] not every decision is an economic decision,” said Schultz in response to shareholders who complained about its support of gay marriage. “[...] we are a global company with over 300,000 partners and 26,000 stores in 75 markets around the world. [...] in all countries where we do business, [...] we strive to be respectful of local customs and traditions while staying true to Starbucks long-standing values and purpose,” Schultz added.

Not Feeling So Sharp: X-ray Finds Stomach Full of Metal An x-ray result on 30-year-old Hendro Wijatmiko at the Regional Public Hospital Abdoer Rahem in Situbondo, East Java, shocked doctors after it was found he had been consuming sharp metal objects. Wijatmiko was admitted to the hospital with stomach pain after his family reported he had been unable to eat for four days. During examinations, doctors found several sharp shards of metal inside his stomach and Wijatmiko was transferred to the Regional Hospital Dr. Soebandi in Patrang, East Java. “He was conscious. His tension was normal and he was cooperative. We talked to him normally,” Dr. Jusina Evy Tyaswati, Head of Public Relations at the hospital, said July 8.

Both Muhammadiyah and Perkasa demanded Malaysia and Indonesia revoke the licenses of Starbucks. “Our objection is because they are promoting something that is against human instinct, human behaviour and against religion,” Perkasa Chief Amini Amir Abdullah told Reuters. The boycott had an immediate business effect on MAP Boga Adiperkasa, which holds the local Starbucks license, with shares dropping from Rp.3,150 (US$0.23) to Rp.2,790 (US$0.20) in the first 24 hours on July 2. By Wednesday, July 5, the share price had dropped to the lowest point at Rp.2,500 (US$0.18). Starbucks has been forced to respond to the boycott, maintaining a commitment to local values. "We are grateful and proud to have been a part of local communities in Indonesia for 15 years, always maintaining the deepest respect for, and adherence to, Indonesia's local laws, culture and beliefs," said Director of MAP Boga Adiperkasa Fetty Kwartati.

The phenomenon is believed to be caused by poor mental health. Tyaswati said Wijatmiko had told medical staff he had been swallowing nails for four years. Wijatmiko’s family confirmed the report. Older brother Budi Haryanto said his brother had told him he had been swallowing sharp metal. “I ignored the story as I thought it was absurd. I did not believe it,” Haryanto told local news Sumut POS on July 7. X-ray results showed thumbtacks, a tweezer, a spoon and even matches inside Wijatmiko’s stomach. Doctors have Wijtamiko on infusion and painkillers and are working to prevent a bowel rupture. “We are measuring his abdominal circumference to monitor if there has been a change. This way, If the size increases suddenly, we may prevent his bowel from rupturing and also prevent any possible infections,” Tyaswati said.

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Wild Rivers and Wildlife Gunung Leuser National Park the raft. They entertained themselves (and us) by jumping off rocks, impersonating animal calls and clowning about. Great river entertainment.

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The trip combined a series of swift-paced rapids with lots of slow relaxed glides on the river current. When the cool, clear river slowed down to a meander, we tucked the oars inside our boat and soaked in the serenity and silence of the wide open river. Towering trees provided shady relief as we passed a few caves. Now and again, we spotted the odd beehive dangling from the high treetops.

BY STEPHANIE BROOKES

A WILDERNESS ESCAPE A trip to the Gunung Leuser National Park in Southern Aceh is an authentic wilderness experience. Your accommodation choices are limited to budget forest cabins or simple bungalows, so it’s a no- frills affair. It’s possible to spot gibbons, Thomas leaf monkeys, orangutans, hornbills, moon snakes, elephants and monitor lizards. Although pretty rare, there have occasionally been Sumatran tiger and Sumatran rhinoceros sightings.

“The trip combined a series of swift-paced rapids with lots of slow relaxed glides on the river current. When the cool, clear river slowed down to a meander, we tucked the oars inside our boat and soaked in the serenity and silence of the wide open river.” perfectly into their environment. They sit very high in the treetops and are ever so still, making very little noise.

It’s a case of ‘follow the leader’ and, when the guide stops, you stop. There are no banana feeding platforms in this area of Gunung Leuser; it is a natural habitat. To maximise your chances of seeing an orangutan, you follow the fruit trails on the forest floor, which may also mean a bit of bushwhacking. We spotted our first large primate high up in the trees, next to a stand of giant old growth trees reaching 30 metres into the sky. Our guide was so excited to point out not only one, but three orangutans. It often takes a trained eye to spot a wild orangutan. Unless they are on the move, these masters of camouflage blend

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Next minute, our guide pointed to the east and there, gliding through a gap in the trees, a magnificent lone hornbill cruised gracefully on a steamy jungle air stream, her large wingspan brushing either side of the foliage. We headed back to the lodge for lunch and eagerly swapped stories with the other travellers there. Two German fellows had seen seven orangutans on their morning jaunt and they were going back for more. After lunch, I clambered into the back of an old, weathered truck, along with a folded river raft, a bunch of oars and four guides – this time to explore more wildlife from the river.

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Several trails start right from the lodge and, after only ten minutes walking, you enter the cool forest. If you observe silence on your walk, you are almost certain to see wild orangutans within a very short time.

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On my first morning in the Park, the lodge where I was staying became a hive of activity with people packing water, strapping up their leg gaiters and heading out for their morning trek.

Within minutes of spotting our three orangutans, a family of gibbons joined us. Their high-pitched lyrical calls are beautiful to listen to. I quickly got out my smartphone and recorded the sound. The gibbon call is a song which builds and gathers pace, lasting about 20 minutes.

The rafting trip gave us a great insight into village life, which we observed intermittently along the river’s edge. As we passed by, friendly cheers and waves from the local village children broke the silence, as they scrambled and fell over each other to greet us, trying to keep pace with

I asked our guide about other wildlife in the area. He explained: “Oh I have seen three tigers, about two years ago now. They were down by the river. I was actually fishing at the time. Also, we have herds of wild elephants here in the Park. I have seen them many times. It’s quite common.” The ‘big four’ live in the Park – elephant, tiger, orangutan and rhinoceros. It is also the habitat of the clouded leopard and the sun bear. The Gunung Leuser National Park was established in 1980 and gained World Heritage Listing for Tropical Rainforest Heritage in 2004. With the world’s largest official state flower (the Rafflesia) and, for example, 17 species of squirrels as well as over 10,000 plant species, it’s a nature lover’s dream. By staying in Ketambe, the Park’s ecotourism accommodation, you support and help to preserve what is truly one of the most beautiful places in Indonesia.

How to Get There: Medan, Sumatra to Ketambe by road 230 km (7–8 hours drive) Tour guide and driver: Ibu Ferzya Tel: + 62 812 156 7052 Email: frezya.farhan@gmail.com Website: www.getaceh.com Option: Banda Aceh to Ketambe by road is worth considering. It’s a spectacular drive. Allow a fifteen hour drive. Medan to Ketambe by air (30 minutes - 110 kms). Susi Air currently operates. However, it depends on schedules which can change at very short notice and payment is by cash only. Booking by agent/tour guide recommended. Kutacane Airport (Alas Leuser Airport) to Ketambe – 30 kms by road Accommodation: Wisma Cinta Alam, Ketambe, Gunung Leuser National Park Budget clean cabins. No website or email. Can be booked by your tour guide. Forest Guide: Pak Misuardi Tel: +62 853 736 23237 Putra.ketambe@yahoo.com

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Angela is a freelance journalist and founder of Clean Up Jakarta Day. Outside the office she climbs mountains and dives oceans, all the while picking up litter.

30,000 Flock The Streets in Clean Up Jakarta Day Events Each year, thousands of volunteers take to the streets of Jakarta to clean up the city in a mass effort to raise awareness of the importance of caring for our environment

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n the morning of Sunday, October 8, Jakarta’s citizens carried out the Indonesian tradition of gotong royong by picking up rubbish and cleaning up the capital together in the fifth annual ‘Clean Up Jakarta Day’. The aim of the annual clean up is to educate people about the detrimental effects of littering, and groom responsible and environmentally concerned citizens. Born in 2013, last year’s Clean Up Jakarta Day gathered 20,000 volunteers at 53 locations around Jakarta. Volunteers showed up at the crack of dawn to get their hands dirty, showing that the spirit of teamwork (gotong royong) is still very much alive. This year’s clean-up was bigger, with an estimated 30,000 volunteers joining together at approximately 70 locations to raise awareness of Jakarta’s rubbish and littering problems and the importance of recycling. “Clean Up Jakarta Day plays the role of a platform for all the communities out there to join together on one special day,” says Angela Richardson, Founder and Chief Coordinator of Clean Up Jakarta Day. “Many great organizations run their own clean-ups throughout the year and we call on all of them, including schools and companies, to join forces on one day, with one united voice for a cleaner capital.”

Volunteers of all ages and nationalities, local and expatriate, are encouraged to join in efforts to clean up the city, and celebrities are no strangers to rolling up their sleeves. Last year, TV presenter Indra Herlambang volunteered to clean up at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium and learned a lot from his experience. “In the space of two hours, I collected as many as 2 kilograms of plastic bottle caps! Such an interesting and valuable event,” he said after finishing the clean up. Another volunteer, Ratna Sivitri, expressed an eye-opening experience, which is shared by most people who take part. “I never thought I would feel so much from doing something so little.” This year’s event saw approximately 70 clean-up locations spread across the city, as well as the Thousand Islands. Locations are run by members of the public, from schools, companies to communities, each concerned about the environmental impact of litter and each with the desire to give back to the capital.

The event is supported by the Ministry of Sanitation (Dinas Lingkungan DKI Jakarta), the Ministry of Education (Dinas Pendidikan DKI Jakarta), as well as by many ambassadors, including rock band Slank, news anchor and actress Marissa Anita, and presenter and actor Mike Lewis.

Dozens of schools and universities have already signed up for this year’s event, and with the Ministry of Education, thousands of national school children will join to clean up the streets around their respective campuses. Businesses are also key players, and this year the likes of Adaro Energy and Grandkemang Hotel have registered their own clean-up sites open to members of the public to join in downtown Bundaran HI and entertainment favourite Jl. Kemang Raya.

“Let’s love our city together because when we love Jakarta, Jakarta will love us back,” Anita urged the community.

Volunteers are educated prior to the big day to separate litter collected into bags of recyclable and non-recyclable material, and

the recyclables will be donated to waste banks (bank sampah) across Jakarta via Dinas Lingkungan DKI Jakarta. Waste from sites in Tangerang will be collected by Santa Fe Relocators and taken to Abu&Co., a non-governmental waste management company, who will further sort, recycle, compost and incinerate the remaining waste. Other cities have started their official Clean Up Days in conjunction with Clean Up Jakarta Day. Clean Up Bandung Day, Clean Up Tabalong Day and Clean Up Banjarmasin Day will also be held simultaneously this year. At the same time, volunteers from Trash Hero and Let’s Do It Indonesia will join by running smaller clean-ups at approximately 30 other locations across Indonesia in preparation for a global clean up, set to take place in September 2018.

Clean Up Jakarta Day is made possible by Risco Energy Group and Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Company (AG&P): a joint venture of AG&P, a global leader in infrastructure solutions and modularized products for the energy, resources and industrial sectors, and Risco Energy Group, an independent, privately owned energy investment company focusing on oil and gas in the Asia region. Clean Up Jakarta Day is sponsored by PT Adaro Energy and PT Pinang Coal and is brought to you by Indonesia Expat, a free English language publication in circulation since 2009. To volunteer, please visit www. cleanupjakartaday.org For more information, please email cleanupjktday@indonesiaexpat.biz.

The Trouble with Illiteracy in Indonesia Children in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) are struggling with illiteracy, as Indonesia continues its fight to decrease rates across the archipelago. A local NGO aims to address this issue by providing training for local teachers in Flores. The Ministry of Education and Culture revealed that provinces in Eastern Indonesia have the highest percentage of illiteracy rate, with NTT standing in the top four at 10.13 percent. This suggests that many children in the region are still incapable of reading and writing, which creates a serious problem for their learning experience. Literacy is a crucial aspect of education and the lack of decent school facilities and educators for children in NTT further impedes their ability to learn read and write. In order to tackle this problem, local NGO Taman Bacaan Pelangi is working to combat illiteracy in the region with the programme #BebasButaHuruf (free of illiteracy). Through the programme, Taman Bacaan Pelangi provides free reading courses to illiterate children in NTT, organizes training and workshops for local teachers to enhance their skills and offer them teaching methods that can help children learn to read and write better and faster. The project will take effect in four different schools located in the district of West Manggarai in Flores. Taman Bacaan Pelangi hopes the success of #BebasButaHuruf in these schools will inspire other teachers across the archipelago to develop similar initiatives that can eventually eradicate illiteracy in Indonesia once and for all. To make this happen, the NGO has also planned to make short videos which will be uploaded to YouTube, showing its members training local teachers in Flores creative teaching methods.

If you are interested in helping Taman Bacaan Pelangi fight illiteracy in Indonesia, please make your donation by visiting https://kitabisa.com/ bebasbutahuruf.

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Announcements Ayodya Resort Bali Offers Authentic Balinese Culinary Experience

Ayodya Resort Bali will host a five-week long celebration of local cuisine at its very own Waterfall Restaurant. The celebration will be organized to celebrate the 39th anniversary of Bali Arts Festival, which was marked by a grand parade in Denpasar on June 10. Ayodya’s ‘Balinese Culinary Experience’ will take place from July 18th. Guests can expect traditional cultural performances while dining on delicious meals at Waterfall Restaurant, which is open everyday from 11.30 a.m. – 9 p.m. The culinary team will be serving rare and exotic recipes that will surely please guests’ appetites. One of the most anticipated culinary events at the Balinese Culinary Experience is live cooking demonstrations where visitors can taste the ingredients and discuss them directly with the chefs preparing the meal. Traditional meals from regions across Bali like Singaraja, Bangli, Tabanan, Karangasem, Badung, Gianya, Negara, Klungkung and Denpasar will be presented in food stalls lining the restaurant. Among the most famous meals that guests can look forward to are soups made from green papaya; vegetable dishes concocted from wild jungle ferns and cooked banana stems; the iconic ayam betutu, sate Bali, nasi sela and tipat kuah. Visitors to the Balinese Culinary Experience will be delighted to experience the event while also staying at Ayodya Resort Bali. For more information please contact +62-(0)361 771102 or send email to reservation@ayodyaresortbali.com.

Grandkemang Invites Guests to A Fun-Filled Festival

The Sultan Hotel and Residence Jakarta Welcomes The Month of Culinary Celebration with ‘Sultan Feast’

Grandkemang Jakarta is hosting the GrandKemang Fest 2017, an exciting event that features music performances, fun activities for children, food bazaar, retail market of apparel and other merchandise, as well as charity sale. The event will take place on July 29 and is free of charge. This is the biggest and most anticipated event organized by Grandkemang this year.

This July, the Sultan Hotel and Residence is arranging a special food and beverage promotion and special room package for families wanting to enjoy a great weekend getaway in the capital city.

The festival will be opened by announcers from OZ Radio Jakarta, followed by a balloon release and a dance performance by children from Rienari Dance Club. Visitors can shop and dine while children can play in the children’s area filled with games and fun activities. The bazaar will feature more than 40 booths of local retail, food and beverages and a flea market of goods with collected funds donated to Yayasan Onkologi Anak Indonesia, a local children’s oncology foundation. Grandkemang has also prepared a special music performance to light up the atmosphere.

The hotel offers ‘Staycation Package with Dinner’ where guests can enjoy a minimum of two nights stay, complemented with free dinner for two people on the first night, as well as a 50 percent discount for children under 12 years old. Other benefits include early check-in and late check-out, a free welcome drink, breakfast for two people for one room or breakfast for four people for two rooms, free access to the swimming pool and more. Vice President Operations of Singgasana Hotel and Resorts I Nyoman Sarya said the idea of the promo is to please guests who wish to have a sweet escape in Jakarta. “In July we are offering a special promo for food lovers with a combo package at Lagoon Café and Lagoon Lounge, also dinner packages for guest who stay at the hotel. We hope guests will experience a relaxing staycation at our green hotel in the heart of Jakarta,” he said.

To conclude the event, visitors can catch a beautiful fireworks display and winners of a lucky draw shall be announced. For more information please contact +6221 7194121 or send email to intouch@ gk.mesahotelsandresorts.com.

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Denny Tanaka has been appointed as Ayana Midplaza Jakarta’s new Executive Assistant Manager for Food and Beverages. Before his time in Ayana Midplaza, Tanaka has worked in regions across the globe, such as Dubai, Fiji, Bahrain and his home country Japan. His previous experiences have taught him the importance of leadership, management, teamwork and creativity

in improving a hotel’s value and quality. Now, Tanaka is leading various aspects of Ayana Midplaza Jakarta, particularly in the hotel’s food and beverage department. Outside of work, Tanaka enjoys outdoor activities like jogging, fishing and playing golf. He is now excited to get to know Indonesian culture and the hospitality industry in the archipelago.

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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 photography exhibition, IBDexpo virtual reality 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.

Indonesia Business and Development Expo 20 September 2017 Indonesia’s largest business 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,

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. The conference helps service 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. Music

Meet Magento Indonesia 2017 3 August 2017 M e et M a g a nto’s s e c o n d anniversary will be held in August. This year, 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

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 a three-day pass and Rp.800,000 for a two-day pass) and Very Important Banana (Rp.2,400,000 for a three-day pass and Rp.1,800,000 for a two-day pass). Last year, the festival was a huge success due to the arrival of top artists like Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, the 1975 and The Temper Trap. We The Fest will take place in JIEXPO Kemayoran. For more information please visit www. wethefest.com.

Liam Gallagher Live in Jakarta 8 August 2017 Liam Gallagher is coming to Indonesia for the first time ever. The former vocalist of British rock group Oasis will take centre stage this August and entertain local audience with his latest music. Oasis is known for hit singles like Don’t Look Back in Anger and Wonderwall. After the band broke in 2009, Gallagher moved on to form Beady Eye and eventually made the decision to go solo in 2014. After greeting fans in Jakarta, Gallagher will head to Japan and South Korea. The Indonesia expat ISSUE 193

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Indonesian Fashion and Craft Expo 19 – 23 July 2017 Indonesian Fashion and Craft E xpo (Indocaraf t) invites visitors to witness the latest trends in lifestyle and fashion industries. The five-day event will showcase products, ranging from gifts and handicrafts, to hand-made and printed batik fashion-wares. With the growing number of batik and craft makers, creatives working in the fashion industries can also learn how that affects the rising trend for technical, mechanical supporting tools and equipment, as well as their chances in creating more business opportunities. Meanwhile, Indocraft exhibitors will have the chance to showcase their latest items, which include batik, embroidery and other arts and crafts products. For more information please visit www. indocraftexpo.com/home.php

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Balinale International Film Festival Bali 24 – 30 September 2017 This year, the Bali International Film Festival, also known as Balinale, is 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 film among local and international communities, through programmes like school visits, free open air cinema, workshops and more. More impor tantly, the non - profit 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.

Bali Vegan Festival 2017 6 – 8 October 2017 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 filmmaker 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 MurrayWakelin will also be joining Anderson to raise awareness about sustainable future and conscious lifestyle choices. Bali Vegan Festival also invites representatives from Humane S o c i e t y I n te r n a t i o n a l a n d 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.

DenPasar2017: An Exhibition/ A Movement 26 May – 27 August 2017 DenPasar2017 is organized as an initiative to put Denpasar in the map of Bali’s art and design scene. This year DenPasar2017 takes on the theme of ‘Market Language’. The annual exhibition showcases the island of the God’s talented artists and young creatives. These artists went through a selection process in January and were asked to create two dimentional artworks with the theme ‘market’ and ‘market language’. Successful ar tists came from different artistic backgrounds, including Adhika Annisa Ninus (architect, dancer and performing artist), Dian Suri Handayani (jewelry designer), Myra Jliarti (fashion designer) and more. The art exhibition is also held to fulfill the mission of providing a platform for arts and literature artists to discuss the markets and art and creative travel routes in the city of Denpasar and Bali. DenPasar2017 takes place in CushCush Gallery. For more information please visit http:// cushcushgallery.com/ccg/ denpasar-2017/ 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 5,0 0 0 visitors. For more information please visit http:// ubudvillagejazzfestival.com.

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Highly recommended language tutor: Ibu Restiany is f luent in Bahasa Indonesia and English and thoroughly experienced in teaching both lang uages. She understands how lang uage is learned and knows how to encourage her students to maximize their language capabilities. She is also insightful, kind, creative in her teaching techniques, and a joy to talk too. She is also the author of published Indonesian learning books: Get Talking Indonesian, Travel and Talk Indonesian, and Practical Indonesian In A Week, indonesian Daily Conversations, and Indonesian for Beginners. Highly recommended!If you'd like any further information, contact me, Kristin Leo (kmleo9@yahoo. com) or Ibu Restiany directly (HP +6285286601466, restiany2012@ gmail.com)

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

Native Italian teacher; private Italian violin teacher; spanish language 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 me at sean.silla@gmail.com or WhatsApp +6281298177496

Help your child reach his potential! If your child has AD/HD, Autism, PDD/NOS, Down Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD), or a specific Learning Disability (LD) and needs after school home support to cope up with school work, please feel free to contact Teacher Jun at teacher. specialeducation@gmail.com for an appointment.

Golf Lessons: Get ready for Golf Season! All levels and ages are welcome, from beginner to advanced programs. Full-swing, Putting, Short game and playing lessons available. For more information and to book a lesson, please email below. Accel Golf Academy-Ken Runyon All lessons conducted in English at Pondok Indah Driving Range: accelgolf@gmail.com

Spanish Tutor: Learn Spanish (IB, IGCSE, DELE) at your place with a DELE-certified examiner from Spain. Most of my students come from International Schools ( J IS and BSJ ). Please call me (Raúl) +628211050 2786. Email: unascartas@yahoo.com Private Bahasa Indonesia Tutor for Foreig n Beg i nners. You'l l learn grammar, pronunciation, conversation, reading etc. Free text books. Low lesson fees. South or Central Jakarta only. Classes upon appointment only. For more info: bahasaprivate@gmail.com Drum lesson at your home. English speaking. Currently teaching at BSJ Bintaro. Please email : ronny@bsj. sch.id or text +628161150874

Property For rent one unit Large 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 For Rent: Penthouse Apartment in Senayan Area, Jakarta.264sqm. 2 f loors.2 Balcony. 4 bedrooms + 1 maid room. 3.5 bathrooms + 1 maid bathroom. 2 kitchens. 2 free parking space.Whirpool.Fully furnished. Price USD1,300/mo. Contact +6285692213885. Email: eharyani24@gmail.com

Apartment for Rent near Setia Budi, Jakarta: 2 bedrooms, 1 study room, 159 sq meters, maid living area, furnished, very clean and bright, 1 parking space, gym, swimming pool, lovely views over Jakarta. Available mid July 2017. Apartment is a one minute walk from Setia Budi mall, offices and restaurants. Close to many of the embassies, Rasuna Said and Menteng. Please contact: Maria +62816976707

Luxury Apartment for rent: Nirvana Kemang, South JakartaL Floor space—190 sqm, 3 bedrooms, extended outdoor terrace, private lift, furnished or unfurnished, spectacular views over Kemang and Jakarta, gym, swimming pool 1 parking space and 1 storage locker. Nirvana is situated right in the heart of Kemang close to fine restaurants, bistros, supermarkets, shopping, international schools and banks. Please contact: dea.shanta@gmail. com (call: +6287888123202) Nice House at River Valley Lebak Bulus: good for small family. Land size 144 sqm with build size 250 sqm. 3+1 BR. (2 bedrooms ensuite bathrooms). 3+ 1 bathrooms. Small garden. 1 garage, 2 carport. Semi furnished. Faci lit y club house, Indomaret, jogging track, one gate system, 24hr security. Close to Carrefour Lebak Bulus, Pondok Indah, Bintaro. Rent fee IDR 150 mio/ year. CindyRay White Kebayoran Blok M. Call: +628119472075 or email: c.virginia76@gmail.com For Sale

Freezer for sale: IDR 1 million. Exterior size: 52cm x 58 cm x 84 cm deep, including wheels; Interior space size: 42cm x 46cm x 52 cm tall; The outside digital display does not work, but we kept a freezer thermometer in it and it never failed! Temperature is adjustable by manual dial. Asking 50% what we paid 2 years ago. SMS or WhatsApp to +6281222121417 if interested. For sale CD player ( JVC XL-V311). It is an old model but in excellent condition, and very good sound quality. I am selling it because I sold my CD collection, I am going to stream music through my computer. Asking a very realistic $30. Email to cd@my-sales.tk for further information. Yamaha YDP-142 Arius Digital Piano includes piano stool. Mint condition, sale due to moving back to UK. 6 million Rupiah ono. Perfect for beginners. Welcome for viewing, West Jakarta (nuragriffin@gmail. com)

Looking for something to buy / sell? Looking for staff? Selling property? Or need a place to live? Why not place your classified ad with Indonesia Expat! Your classified will be placed once for 2 weeks online and once in our printed version which has a circulation of 16.500 copies bi-weekly. Next deadline: 26 July 2017

She has worked with expats for 23 years and speaks English very well. Ibu Nini is available immediately, preferably in South Jakarta. She is honest, friendly, reliable, and very resourceful. Please contact her directly on +6285892148801. References available upon request.

Disney bed for girls - Sofia The First We are relocating off Indonesia and we would like to sell our daughter bed at IDR 1,000,000. Available now pick up at Pakubuwono Residence: no delivery. If interested call or SMS Annalisa +6287877378812 or Roberto +628111469909. It is a Sofia the First bed with a second rolling bed underneath that can be draw out. Household Staff Available I am looking a job as a Nanny. Can start 17 July 2017. Have good references. Prefer live in. Will consider live out. Pls send mail to bolumato@yahoo.com for more info and details. Trustworthy pembantu looking for part time work. Ibu Nini has been our house helper (pembantu) for six years, working part-time and looking after cleaning, ironing, household chores and our cats.

A wonder f u l, loya l, rel i able, honest English-speaking part-time cook/housekeeper available for shopping, cooking, laundry etc in South Jakarta. Payment is approx 150,000 for the day, plus transport. Please call Ibu Yuni directly on +6281543328167. Please note she does not use SMS. (For a reference discussion contact her current employer at cgconsultnow@gmail. com. Highly recommended!) Fu l l t i me m a id /housekeeper available immediately. Ibu Wati speaks English and she is honest and reliable. She keeps the house very clean and does all our laundry very well. She has a motorbike which is useful because she does all our shopping too! She also waters our plants and deals with tradesmen as we are often away travelling for work. She can work alone without direction, but she will also will follow your directions if you ask her to do something. For a reference please contact Christine cguyler@hotmail. com and to speak to Ibu Wati call +6282310445050 Pa k D id i k , a secu r it y g u a rd available now. His employment

was terminated by one of big oil and gas companies in Jakarta on last July 1st. Now he is available for any Jaga or security vacancy at expats home or office. His English is basic. For reference, cont act me at WhatsApp only: +6285286601466.

BALI Jobs Available We are looking for Sales & Marketing Manager (Expat), need experience in google adwords, website & social media, all legal work documents are provided. Send CV, university degree and reference letters to: secretary@thegreenroombali.com We a r e l o o k i n g I n d o n e s i a n Restaurant Manager. Minimum 5 years International experience. Natural leader. Fluent English. Highly motivated. Target orientated. Qualified candidates only. Please email : ops@goodfoodbrotherhood. com We are an export company, part of big group involved in sourcing of products fro Indonesia. Looking for sourcing Manager / staff for procurement of handicraft, home decor, garments. Please email : vglbali@yahoo.com We are looking for English speaking Bikeguide for out tour program, need experience in cycling. Please send CV to : werner@cocostravel. com or contact : +6281337640179

Personal classifieds | Commercial classifieds Property listings are considered as Commercial. Adding an image incurs an extra charge of Rp.150,000 Business Listings can only be placed on the Business Listings page (p.27) Send in your classidieds to: ads@indonesiaexpat.biz

$39,000usd/16 year lease,beachside villa.2br/2ba/jacuzzi.Keramas Beach.Owner- jimtak43@yahoo. com / +628133739 9791 E ng. +6281338732993 Indo/Mandarin

B2B telemarketer, Native English speaker only, computer literate, KITAS provided. Please send CV to : baliexpatwork@gmail.com Looking for Work 43 years old female. Experienced off ice Manager looking for job. Please call : +6281337223874 Female looking for part time job. Cleaning, cooking, 2-3 hours. Please call or text +6281999358709 Looking for work. Financial and Tax report for hospitality company. Please call Sukma +6281338708715 Property

Leasehold 27,5 years for 2 units + constructible empty land. One units is composed of one large room. Fully furnished divided into an outdoor terrace with kitchen + living room space + bedroom + separated spacious bathroom. Each units has its own private pool. The leasehold also include 1,5 are empty land where another unit can be build. The area is quiet and ideally located in Kerobokan. Price 1.800.000. Phone +6281999479 803

Villa Damee Ubud, Bali â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 (+628174750120) For s a le B a l i :S em i ny a k . 3 stor y 5br/6ba/ villa. 2 pools. P r i me loc at ion.10.6a re freehold.$499,900usd. Also villa-

Freehold in Nusa Lembongan 5 are, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, house, separate studio, secure area, good acces, 100 m from beach close to shipwreck surfbreak. Ready to renovate to personal taste, large garden areas for pool, etc. Price 3,5 milliar rupiah. Please contact : nusalembongan@hotmail.com or phone: +62818344453 Room for rent (boarding house) in Jimbaran. Daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. Price Rp. 2 million / month. Rooms are big attached with bathroom, kitchen and small terrace. Spring bed, ac, small parking area, 2200 W with token. Pleas WA or call : +6287711998887 or email : hannasolavide74@yahoo. com Services English private course for children, teenegers and adults. Easy and simple learning . Please contact +6289675052574 Private teacher Bahasa Indonesia for foreigner. Please contact : +62813 38705158 or email: dwi.astari@ yahoo.com

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