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issue 202 Chief Editorial Advisor Bernhard Eduard Frese editor@indonesiaexpat.biz

WELCOME BACK Readers!

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NEWS FROM ARCHIPELAGO Sustainability, Permaculture and Organic Trade in Bali

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ART & CULTURE The Role of Contemporary Art Museums in Indonesian Society

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BUSINESS PROFILE James Costa – Hotel Borobudur's Genial GM

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FOOD AND DRINK Almost Midnight in the Cheongdam Garden of Mostly Good and Very Little Evil

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ART & CULTURE Classic Indonesian Films – What to Watch

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SCAMS IN THE CITY How to Get Poor Fast

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SPORTS The State of Indonesian Football in 2017

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LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Real Heroes

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SNA COLUMN The Legendary Badminton Player Taufik Hidayat

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WORTHY CAUSES Saving The Slow Loris

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DUA TANGAN CUKUP Protecting The World's Reefs

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MEET THE EXPAT Margie Mason – Pulitzer PrizeWinning Journalist

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INDONESIA EXPAT OP-ED RE: Maid in Indonesia

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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EVENTS

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Marketing Consultant Edo Frese edo@indonesiaexpat.biz

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Contributors Stephanie Brookes SNA Media Club Caranissa Djatmiko Randy Mulyanto Eamonn Sadler Antony Sutton May Tien Kenneth Yeung

Issue 202 is proving to be a truly exciting one! Hotel Borobudur’s new general manager James Costa tells us what it’s like to manage one of the most famous properties in Jakarta, and we also get a sneak peek at their Garden Wing Suites, an urban lifestyle residence for the long-term guest. We also take a look at the state of Indonesian football (or “soccer” for you North American and Antipodean readers) with Antony Sutton, an expert in the field. But, beware the scam from dodgy, broke, expat footballers as Kenneth Yeung details in his piece on money growing ruses and magically multiplying bills. Stephanie Brookes is back with an insightful piece on permaculture practices and organic farming in Bali, and writer Randy Mulyanto discusses classic Indonesian cinema with director and lecturer Makbul Mubarak.

You’ll also meet Margie Mason, an investigative journalist based in Jakarta who recently won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for her efforts in unmasking the dark side of commercial fishing industry in Southeast Asia. Margie and her team’s efforts helped free more than 2,000 slaves on a remote island in Indonesia. The SNA Media Club are also back with a piece on Taufik Hidayat, Indonesia’s Olympic champion in the sport of badminton.

Until next time, Edo Frese

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News from Archipelago

Sustainability, Permaculture and Organic Trade in Bali Ever wonder where your organic food products are grown or made, distributed or sold? Stephanie Brookes looks into the local farming practices and organic trade in Bali.

One of the Bali Jiwa team members explained, “A rice farmer earns around Rp.25,000 a day for conventional rice production. However, a farmer who harvests certified organic heritage rice from ancient heirloom grains can earn up to Rp.100,000 per day. Customers want a higher grade, higher nutritional value rice and organic heritage rice delivers.”

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here is a growing trend in Bali and elsewhere in Indonesia to seek locally sourced, sustainable products. Organic farmers’ markets are already well established in Bali operating out of Ubud, Canggu and Seminyak each week. Many consumers are now switching to chemical-free fruit and vegetables plus meats, herbs and spices and other products like organic household cleaners, coffee, bug sprays, jams and beauty products.

In addition to farmers’ markets, consumers can now source organic products with the click of a mouse.

New online organic suppliers such as Bali Jiwa have been meeting consumer demand through a door-todoor service since January 2017. At the same time, there is an increase in the number of farmers making the decision to switch to organic farming practices, which can yield a good return. Bali Jiwa is helping these new farmers with education, tools, resources and lots of encouragement.

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So, how do we know if produce or other goods are really organic? To hold an organic certificate, which entitles the producer to display the specified logo, you need to engage in a lengthy and costly process.

If you are a small-scale farmer how do you afford this? Several local farmers complained that there are currently no government subsidies to help the farmer with this cost.

There are three organic certification bodies that test soil, water, air, produce and farming practices at the source. These agencies are based in Bogor and Central Java. One of these agencies, Lembaga Sertifikasi Organik Seloliman (Seloliman Organic Certification Institute) otherwise known as LeSOS, administers a rigorous testing procedure followed by regular site inspections. A Bali Jiwa team member explained, “Multiple farmers growing organic heritage rice in Jatiluwih recently had their organic certificates cancelled because the subak water (communal irrigation system) from upstream waters had infiltrated their fields with pesticides and chemical runoff.” Bali Jiwa also states when it comes to rice farming, the safest and most reliable way to farm organically is to use local spring water.

I met with Kadek Suastika on a recent visit to an organic farm in Pejeng, about three kilometres outside of Ubud. A Balinese tour guide up until a year ago, Kadek is now an organic farmer. His mentor is Mr Ong, a permaculture farmer from Singapore who inspired him to take the gamble, lease some land and get a hand in the business. Kadek is now making plans to expand his farm from one hectare to five hectares to meet demand. He has just been awarded the contract to supply the local Delta and Bintang supermarkets in Ubud and has interest from a supplier from Surabaya, East Java who wants large quantities of organic produce daily.

At the same time, Kadek is teaching neighbouring farmers that pesticides and chemical fertilizers are harmful and do not necessarily increase yields. His neighbours are starting to listen because they can see for themselves how productive his fields are.

Kadek is a very passionate organic farmer and took great care to explain all the benefits of returning to the natural way of farming. He stressed that this approach maintains soil integrity via polycrop versus monocrop production, which then results in better yields, attracts a higher sales price and is healthier for both the environment and consumers.

Growing demand has also created a shift in restaurant culture. Savvy restaurateurs have identified the fast expanding niche for organic plant-based vegan

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and vegetarian options. They partly cut out the middleman by having their own vegetable plots. One restaurant I visited in Ubud, which actively promoted its on-premises organic plot, even had its own cow and chickens to create fertilizer. However, it takes a large farm to provide all the of raw produce a sizeable restaurant needs, so most restaurants compensate by ordering some of their produce online from suppliers like Bali Jiwa. It is vital to them to be able to trust the source and Bali Jiwa is in close contact with their suppliers, carrying out regular inspections of their farms. They are transparent about their sources and products, and often post photos and videos of the plots they inspect.

Bali Jiwa has qualified permaculturists in their group, and has been involved from the ground up by educating the farmers and helping those who are keen to make the transition to organic farming.

Their products are labelled at various levels: Organic Certified by LeSOS or Organik Indonesia; Organic Non-certified (farmers practicing organic farming but not holding a certificate); Chemical Free Farmers and Producers (no synthetic chemicals); Conventional Products (non-organic products) and Conventional Agriculture and Heritage Produce (from native ancient or heirloom crops). For those who want to learn more about permaculture and organic farming methods, there are free workshops offered by Emas Hitam Indonesia in Ubud every Saturday.

Pak Kadek Suastika (Kadek Alongalong) is an organic farmer and owner of Pejeng Fresh Organics. Kadek welcomes volunteers and keen students to join him and learn about sustainable farming. He is also looking for a farming partner. www.facebook.com/chakra.widia I Made Chakra is a very knowledgeable organic farmer. Volunteers welcome. He has developed a system of farming Balinese heritage rice at Jatiluwih and Subak Malung, near Sayan. He is also a beekeeper. www.facebook.com/EmasHitamIndonesia Founded by Pak Kadek, this well developed local Bali NGO offers Saturday Permaculture and Organic Education workshops in Ubud for consumers and farmers. This is a very grass roots foundation also operating in Lombok and Timor. Volunteers welcome. www.facebook.com/bayue.denny Pak Kadek Suariadika (Bayue Denny) is the owner of Ancut Garden Agroecology. He is a subak leader and founding member of Emas Hitam Indonesia. He is also an organic rice farmer, encourages Woofers (workers on organic farms), offers certified permaculture courses and promotes natural farming. www.facebook.com/Wanaprasta Pak Tri Wanaprasta operates a Bali Sustainable Organic Food and Drinks Company.

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Let’s Play for Change at

IKEA Alam Sutera when they reach adulthood,” said UNICEF Chief of Early Childhood Development Pia Rebello Britto during the inaugural campaign in 2016.

During the campaign period last year, an amazing 12.6 million IKEA children’s products were sold. As a result of the collaboration, the IKEA Foundation donated €3.4 million to Save the Children who were able to help thousands of vulnerable children enjoy their right to play.

IKEA is dedicated to providing customers inspiration and mutual empowerment to take sustainable steps so as to have a positive impact on society, especially children. IKEA will conduct a Drawing Competition for children ages 4 - 12 from November 6 until November 19. There will also be fun, in-store, developmental games such as “Eye Spy” where children are encouraged to find the play “eyes” strategically placed throughout the store. “How Many Mice” and “Boxed In” invite children to guess the number of toys placed in a box. “Spot the Difference” is a game where all are invited to find the differences between two similar images. Winners will be given an IKEA ice cream voucher.

Each child learns in a unique way, and the role of play is incredibly important during early childhood education. Children are inherently inquisitive, full of wonder and questions; conversations with little ones are often peppered with “why” and “how.” As part of a child’s overall development, play cannot be extricated from learning and the opportunities provided to children to grow and communicate are often found through their fantasy worlds, drawings, dance and friendships.

These experiences are often recognized and recreated through play and art, which are integral parts of the learning environment and as such, the IKEA Foundation and IKEA Alam Sutera are committed to supporting families by introducing the second annual Let’s Play for Change campaign from November 5 until December 23 this year.

Guests can also support the campaign by purchasing an IKEA soft toy or play product, for which a portion of the proceeds go towards IKEA Foundation partners. One can also purchase a toy and be involved in the Give Twice initiative where, for every soft toy purchased, the IKEA Foundation donates to fund education programmes worldwide with the added bonus of allowing you to make a second donation by dropping that soft toy off in a dedicated bin to go to needy children in the local community.

Bermain sangatlah penting untuk proses tumbuh kembang anak. Oleh karena itu, IKEA Foundation dan mitra mendukung hak dasar setiap anak untuk bermain dan berkembang. #ayomain

Play is not only vital for a healthy childhood; it’s a basic human right.

The IKEA Foundation is working with internationally recognized partners—Handicap International, Save the Children, Special Olympics, Room to Read, UNICEF and War Child—to make play a reality for children affected by poverty, disability and migration. The IKEA Foundation has committed to provide €45 million to support the program and the partners over the next three to five years.

IKEA Alam Sutera promotes the importance of these campaigns in addition to providing the supportive means to create secure, safe and challenging environments that promote play interactions. One look throughout the store and you’ll see the basic components to build appropriate physical environments for children at home that can support play. There are various tools that allow for sensory exploration and investigation using a range of resources, media and technologies.

Inviting aesthetics will also surround, encourage and promote play; you’ll find a vast selection of resources to put it all together at the store.

Visit the IKEA store so children can play, and understand the importance of play in their everyday lives.

Let’s play for change The IKEA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of INGKA Foundation, Play is essential for children’s wellbeing.

That’s why IKEA the owner of the IKEA Group of companies. The IKEA Foundation aims to improve opportunities for children and youth in some of the world’s Foundation and its partners support the fundamental right poorest communities by funding holistic, long-term programmes that can create substantial, lasting change. The IKEA Foundation works with of every child to play and to develop. #letsplay strong strategic partners applying innovative approaches to achieve

”Every child has the right to play. Stimulation through play is a critical part of a young child’s brain development and emotional wellbeing,” said Per Heggenes, CEO at the IKEA Foundation. “Sadly, there are too many places around the world where devastating circumstances prevent children from simply being ‘kids’. Through the Let’s Play for Change campaign, we want to alleviate challenges to play and development in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.”

“When the brains and bodies of young children are protected, nurtured and stimulated they have the best possible chance of developing fully, learning effectively, and contributing to their economies and societies

large-scale results in four fundamental areas of a child’s life: a place to call home; a healthy start in life; a quality education; and a sustainable family income, while helping these communities fight and cope with climate change.

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Art & Culture

The Role of Contemporary Art Museums in Indonesian Society With the recent opening of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Jakarta, its Director Aaron Seeto reflects on the expanded role of major art institutions in society and addresses the importance for Indonesian museums to have strong and internationally standardized infrastructure.

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hen MACAN officially opened for the public on November 4, Indonesia finally had its first internationalstandard, contemporary art museum.

The private institution was established and supported by Indonesian businessman and arts collector Haryanto Adikoesoemo, who is dedicating his collection of roughly 800 works of contemporary art to the new museum.

The esteemed collection consists of mostly Indonesian art, with 35 percent from American and Western Europe and 25 percent from the greater Asian region. Visitors will get the chance to view works from top local artists like Raden Saleh and Affandi as well as international artists like Gerhard Richter, Anish Kapoor, Jeff Koons and Frank Stella.

Last November, Australian Aaron Seeto was appointed as the new director of MACAN. Before taking the helm at MACAN, Seeto had spent more than 15 years working in a number of contemporary art organizations throughout Australia, which included small and independent and major institutions. Having had experience in managing such institutions before, Seeto believes having the right team and networking within local artists’ communities could help him navigate and create complex exhibitions.

In Indonesia, Seeto understands the importance for contemporary art museums to offer space adaptable to the country’s modern art collections, which is important in strengthening the local systems of museology.

Having adequate infrastructure with international standards is another important way to foster dialogue, collaborations and connections with collections and artists from different countries. This will help ensure that this contemporary art museum stands as an internationally recognized institution, and hopefully encourages the Indonesian audience to have alternative ways of seeing the world around them.

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MUSEUM MACAN JAKARTA (COURTESY OF MET STUDIO DESIGN)

The Ever-changing Museum Landscape The museum landscape is inherently determined by how well organizers explore the intersections between space, art and audience. Nicholas Serota, former Director of the Tate Modern, once said, “The concept of the museum is in constant evolution.”

Museums in the twenty-first century are constantly confronted by the challenges of creating spaces that cater to the artists and how they wish to work, and also the audience and how they wish to actively engage with art.

Across the globe museums, galleries and other major art institutions are reconfiguring the way they operate. The problems they encounter become more complex as art and audiences evolve thanks to technological advances and globalization. The roles they take on in society get even more specific as museums learn to go beyond deciding what to collect and exhibit.

in museums – and think about how they can add value to the museum experience other than enhancing the culture of consumerism. Ultimately, discussing the role of museums within the contemporary society means acknowledging the inevitable shifts happening within the museum landscapes. These range from internal processes of running the museum to presenting the artworks and connecting with people on a larger scale.

AARON SEETO, AUSTRALIAN DIRECTOR OF JAKARTA’S MUSEUM MACAN (IMAGE BY JOHN FEDER / THE AUSTRALIAN)

Museums, especially those in Western countries, often face a dilemma when it comes to fulfilling oftentimes duelling roles as civic space and as a societal contribution. At the same time, they must also consider the commercial imperatives – café ventures and souvenir shops are always present

For this reason, observing various museum landscapes in different countries becomes even more interesting and pertinent. Each of them reflects distinct processes and conditions that as well show the developing meaning and perceptions of museums among the people – and consequently, how museums present themselves to the public. The problems they face and the solutions offered in different countries are also entirely different.

In 2012, Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk opened the Museum of Innocence in Istanbul based on his novel of the same name. He argues that museums must become ‘smaller, more individualistic and cheaper’ because that is the only way for them to tell stories with a deep sense of humanity. “Big museums with their wide doors call upon us to forget our humanity and embrace the state and its human masses. This is why millions outside the western world are afraid of going to museums,” Pamuk writes in an article for The Guardian.

“Despite the crucial roles that museums take on in societies, it is no secret that participation is still an ongoing issue within the local museum scene. There also appears to be a growing disconnect between the museums’ value in Indonesian society and its people.”

Pamuk may have a point when suggesting that visitors outside the western world are reluctant to go to a museum. The culture of museum-going is not yet embedded in every country.

The museum sector in China, for instance, has been struggling with low attendance figures that the government has been working on ways to improve – strangely, one suggestion to alleviate the attendance issue was to open 1,000 new museums. Curators there have been aware of the different contexts that apply in the way museums are run in China and the West. Social media engagement, for example, is something that curators can capitalize on with around 675 million mobile phone users in China.

ARTIST TISNA SANJAYA STANDS ON HIS WORK, TITLED “POTRET DIRI SEBAGI KAUM MUNAFIK” (SELF-PORTRAIT AS HYPOCRITES) (COURTESY OF THE JAKARTA POST / KURNIAWAN ULUNG)

MACAN and the Local Museum Landscape Indonesia is well known for its rich diversity and historical traditions.

Despite the crucial roles that museums take on in societies, it is no secret that participation is still an ongoing issue within the local museum scene.

There also appears to be a growing disconnect between the museums’ value in Indonesian society and its people.

Museums across Indonesia are often seen as ancient temples that work to document historical artifacts. While preservation is indeed an important role associated with museums, not many Indonesians necessarily treat them as meaningful assets that can actually bring a lasting societal impact.

The lack of appreciation for visiting the relics in museums limits people from understanding the extensive role art plays in today’s society.

This has forced local museums to come up with more effective strategies to engage with the public. Seeto agrees that making museum-going part of Indonesians’ everyday culture should be a priority. Yet he also thinks that local museums should also reassess the experiences they offer to visitors and make sure that they represent the culture and society.

CHINESE ARTIST XU ZHEN’S ‘IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE’ PERFORMED AT FIRST SIGHT, MUSEUM MACAN IN JAKARTA (COURTESY OF MAX WALDEN)

To illustrate, Seeto observes that people in Jakarta are actually ‘adventurous and curious’ when it comes to exploring the city’s cultural offerings. “When you look at the demography of Jakarta, with its scale and diversity, I get really excited about the kinds of programming that we can experiment with,” Seeto reveals.

In order to cater to Jakartans, MACAN needed to develop programmes that were able to resonate with their knowledge and experiences. Prior to the museum’s official opening, MACAN decided to give the public special preview events that allowed a certain number of visitors to take a closer look at the museum’s progress. The museum made use of both online and offline platforms to reach the public and to find out what they might be interested to experience in a museum.

AWARD-WINNING ARTIST MELATI SURYODARMO STAGES EINS UND EINS (ONE AND ONE).

(COURTESY OF THE JAKARTA POST / KURNIAWAN ULUNG)

“We’ve had two successful First Sight events in order to introduce the museum area and different art disciplines to the public,” Seeto explains. He adds: “We presented live art performances inside the museum to give a multi-sensory experience to the public. During the opening weekend, we organized curatorial tours and artists’ talks to help the public understand the context of the exhibition.”

Seeto also thinks that museums need to seriously take young audiences into account when organizing their programmes because this demography plays a huge part in driving the Indonesian creative sector and shaping the Indonesian museum landscape.

the meaningful roles of art, as well as enhancing the necessary skills for them to assess and appreciate different kinds of artistic mediums.

In MACAN, children will have plenty of opportunities to learn about art through the programmes it develops.

“Our children’s Art Space is one of our most visible; that is a specific area in the museum that is dedicated to allow children to interact with artwork or installations that are especially created for them by leading artists,” Seeto says. He adds: “We believe that creating connections between children and artists at a very early age will inspire life-long appreciation of art and artists.”

It is MACAN’s mission to ‘nurture young minds’ through activities that can encourage young people to see

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Business Profile Hotel Borobudur’s Genial GM

James Costa

What sets one hotel apart from another? It’s usually the staff and at the Hotel Borobudur, it starts at the top, with one of the most genial yet experienced general managers in James T. Costa.

“What sets us apart is this incredible greenery; no other property in Jakarta has this kind of meticulous and lush landscaping. It’s like living in a national park.” different from other general managers I’ve worked for,” explains one marketing manager. “He really cares and listens to our opinions. As long as my explanation is logical and it is a fact, he’ll listen and likely support it.”

James Costa started his career in the early 1980’s working as a guest relations manager for Prince Hotels in Tokyo. After a few years and a stop in Guam, he returned to the continental United States to complete his university degree and subsequently, take on a few roles as general manager for a few large hotel group properties. In 2003, he ended up in Montenegro and met his wife.

“I guess that’s where I consider home now. Not the US,” says Costa. “I’ve only been back twice to the USA in the past few decades.” He seems to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of so many of his new countrymen. “They really know how to live in Montenegro. The cost of living is still relatively low; you can still buy a decent bottle of wine for a few Euros, and the countryside is still characterized by what Montenegrins call WILD BEAUTY,” he exclaims.

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hen you walk through the lush, expansive grounds at Hotel Borobudur, it’s hard to believe this resort hotel and private residence is situated smackdab in the centre of Jakarta. This 23-acre garden oasis is an incredible escape from the concrete jungle grind, and it is one of the reasons why the general manager is so effusive about this property.

“What sets us apart from other hotels is this incredible greenery; no other property in Jakarta has this kind of meticulous and lush landscaping. It’s like living in a national park,” states General Manager James T. Costa. “We strive to deliver a unique combination of blended services by

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offering our hotel and our long-term stay Garden Wing Suite guests service based on the warmth and friendly smiles of the Indonesian culture.”

Costa is a career hotelier. His curriculum vitae reads like a who’s who of the hotel world, and his experience encapsulates every aspect from hotel openings to sales and marketing to project management – all at high levels of the organizations for which he’s worked. And you can see this professionalism and knowledge in his warm, unaffected manner almost immediately. This is what sets apart Costa from the rest of his colleagues at other properties, and it is reflected in the way his staff speak of him. “Bapak Jim is so

It was his experience in big cities like Shanghai and resort properties in Bali that led him here to Jakarta and specifically to the Hotel Borobudur. He envisions a renaissance for the historic hotel, and is invigorating his staff and changing attitudes. The promotional roll-out of the Garden Wing Suites is one example of the changing times.

“Every hotelier is getting into the serviced apartment business. It’s become an attractive deal for both management and clients,” Costa explains. “However, we do it differently. We still run our residences with all the benefits of a full-service hotel.

A resident will never want for anything living at the Garden Suites.”

The management and owner of Hotel Borobudur could be onto something.

Residents of the massive one to three bedroom suites have access to all the hotel amenities, which include all the restaurants in the hotel as well as 24-hour room service; the pools, squash courts, eight tennis courts, and a 700-metre jogging track around the tropical garden.

Residents have an onsite bank, business centre, beauty salon, guest laundry service, and much more. Wi-fi and cable television along with maid services can all be bundled into a guest’s long-term stay at the Garden Wing Suites.

These offerings go above and beyond what most other serviced apartments around the city offer. The hotel and residences are also one of the most secure properties with K-9 units and 24-hour patrols. The residences’ proximity to Jakarta’s biggest landmarks is another bonus as it is walking distance from major sightseeing attractions such as Monumen Nasional (Monas), Istiqlal Mosque and Cathedral Church. Plus, with only a 35-minute drive to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and 5-minute bajak ride to the Presidential Palace, it is a convenient starting point for out-of-town visitors and guests.

Garden Wing Suites at the Hotel Borobudur Jakarta

An oasis for the ultimate urbanliving experience in the capitol

Managed by Discovery Hotels and Resorts, Garden Wing Suites is part of the five-star diamond Hotel Borobudur Jakarta. Located in the heart of Jakarta with only a short bajak ride away from government offices, National Monument (Monas), major shopping malls and museums.

Garden Wing Suites have several categories: one bedroom suites, two bedroom suites, and three bedroom suites. Each of its spacious bedrooms are equipped with king sized beds and ensuite bathrooms for your privacy. To make your stay more comfortable, a large shared living and dining area, fully-equipped kitchen, and guest bathroom are available in each suite. All suites also have unlimited internet access, cable TV, personal safes and individually controlled air-conditioning. These large, well-furnished suites offers private balconies with views of the large green space surrounding the hotel compound. Choose your preference of pool or garden view to indulge your stay.

As residents, you are provided with a range of amenities include extensive recreational facilities, a conference center with state-of-the-art meeting room services, and a brand new Klub and Spa Borobudur, a wellness facility created by combining elite business, societal, and well-being opportunities in one splendid location. In addition to the most luxurious city spa retreat, there is an olympic-sized swimming pool, kids’ swimming pool, 700-metres jogging track, fitness center, complete racket sport facilities, badminton court, basketball court, and mini soccer field.

Every weekend, families living in the Garden Wing Suites may bring their kids to join kids’ activity at the basketball court and swimming pool. These activities will encourage kids to be creative with art and craft activities, such as face painting, making origami, kite decoration, accesories creation, and many more fun activities.

Your culinary journey here will never end with seven dining outlets from a relaxing lounge to fine dining. Bogor Cafe offers a wide selection of Indonesian, Asian and Western fare through a massive buffet open 24 hours a day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our legendary Sop Buntut (Javanese oxtail soup) is available at the Bogor Cafe. Authentic Chinese cuisine is also served

by Teratai Restaurant; and Japanese cuisine such as teppanyaki, sushi, tempura and a sake bar can be found at Miyama Restaurant. For Italian food lovers, Bruschetta Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy several traditionally inspired dishes and a fine selection of wine. Those with a sweet tooth can find a range of homemade local and Western cake and pastry offerings

by Borobudur Gourmet. Pendopo Lounge is popular with residents at the Garden Suites Wing where light morning snacks, afternoon tea, and gentle live music can be enjoyed. Churchill Wine and Cigar Bar offers a fine selection of wine and cigars for the well-heeled businessman.

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Food and Drink

Our Clandestine Critic has dined all over the world, everywhere from three-Michelin starred restaurants in Monaco to street stalls in Shanghai – so this discerning palate has pedigree. The quest for truth and the elimination of mediocrity in Indonesia’s emerging dining scene is finally here!

Almost Midnight in the Cheongdam Garden of Mostly Good and Very Little Evil

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haven’t been out much as work and life sometimes get in the way; also, I usually end up giving up, and camping out at home after giving serious consideration to braving the traffic and everimpending evening storms of this year’s wet season. I’m a simple expat, and can find happiness with my feet propped on the ottoman binge-watching Netflix, an aerated bottle of 2014 Australian shiraz by my side with some homemade patê topped with quince paste smeared over fresh baguette slices.

Over the past year, there have been quite a few very good Korean barbeque outlets setting up shop in Jakarta, and I’ve been meaning to try them all. That, and the fact that I’ve made a few good Korean friends here has pulled me out of my Netflix rabbit hole and I have been going out a lot more.

Korean barbeque and dining in the environs speaks to me mostly as a diner first before the restaurant critic. I don’t need to dress up, I eat as much of the good stuff as I want and I get to cook many items to my personal taste and preference. The atmosphere at most of these types of restaurants is casual as there are numerous private dining rooms for the after-work crowd or more well-heeled groups. I feel totally at home rocking into the main dining room with sandals, a pair of jeans and a stained t-shirt.

Nobody even gives you a second glance and most people know that by the end of the night you always smell like a combination of sauces, garlic, oil and smoke from the grill anyway so why bother even showering or dressing up in the first place? A good Korean barbecue restaurant can make a casual night out completely satisfying as there is usually something for everyone, even the vegetarian in your group.

“It’s so incredibly marbled like true wagyu-grade beef that the staff proudly bring over the raw beef so that everyone at the table can marvel at its beauty before they hasten back to grill it (or you can also grill at your own table).” and bulgogi (thinly sliced lean beef) do have a marinated option. There is a spicy, fermented soybean paste dip as well as a seasoned sesame oil. I was excited about the Yukhoe (Korean steak tartare), but although it was lovely to look at and the beef used was tender enough, I didn’t care for the overly sweet dressing. What a shame, really, as it could have been great.

The Budae Jjigae (army base stew) contains all the requisites: chopped Spam, hot dog bits, macaroni, kimchee, onions, seafood, ramen and topped with homemade tofu.

All served bubbling hot over a burner on the table. This is the perfect food for many a wet, rainy season evening.

It is heavy on the fermented chili paste (gochujang) and dried chili flakes so one should be careful when taking sips on the soup lest you catch a few of those chili flakes in the throat. The selection of hot pots, stews and braises are plenty; this is perhaps one thing that makes Cheongdam Garden stand out from their competition, of which there are many, along Jalan Senopati. Cold noodles are also worth trying; they have a refreshingly tart Mulnaengmyeon (chilled, chewy, buckwheat noodles).

The complementary banchan (Korean side dishes) are plentiful, and there are some real winners in the bunch.

The braised quail eggs in soy sauce are delicious, with the eggs resembling well-brined olives at first glance. The kimchi young garlic chive stalks are also more-ish; young garlic chives always tasting so much sweeter and less pungent than the mature bulbs.

Cheongdam Garden is worth a visit with some friends who don’t mind seeing you a little grubby, but who are all hungry and interested in putting away some very good food.

Dinner for Three Food: Rp.1,235,000 Service 10%: Rp.133,000

Drinks: Rp.95,000 Tax 10%: Rp.146,300

Total: Rp.1,609,300

Cheongdam Garden Jalan Senopati No. 43C, South Jakarta Telephone: +62 21 521 2522 (Reservations recommended)

Cheongdam Garden’s popularity is so great within the Asian expat community that it is usually booked out a day in advance on the weekends. In the main dining room, the languages are mostly Korean with a smattering of Japanese and Indonesian, but hardly any English or European. On the most recent visit there, I think my party was the only group of bules seated.

The thing about this place is that once you make it in (this is no easy feat when speaking over the phone trying to make reservations in amplified pidgin English with a staff member who clearly doesn’t speak a lick of it and is trying to respond in kind with very limited Korean), it is a wonderland of high-grade, barbecued meat and traditional Korean cuisine. The Formica tabletops and vinyl chairs are easily excused once they roll out the most amazing Salchisal (chuck flap tail) you have ever tasted. It’s so incredibly marbled like true wagyu-grade beef that the staff proudly bring over the raw beef so that everyone at the table can marvel at its beauty before they hasten back to grill it (or you can also grill at your own table). The lamb chops were succulent as well.

Grilled pork belly, for the uninitiated, may sound a bit on the fatty side. However, it is brilliantly prepared and sliced to optimize caramelization and allows the Maillard reaction to form beautiful char on the belly slices. What you get is juicy slices of not-too-fat pork belly.

At Cheongdam Garden, most of the selection of meat comes un-marinated so that diners can taste the inherent flavours of each pick. Some, such as the galbi (short ribs)

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Art & Culture

Randy Mulyanto is an Indonesian freelance journalist who has written for Inclover Magazine, Koran Tempo, and other publications.

Classic Indonesian Films – What to Watch Makbul Mubarak, a film director and lecturer at Multimedia Nusantara University, shares his perspective on Indonesia’s golden ages in film and relays five Indonesian classic films that deserve an expatriate’s time and attention.

Makbul Mubarak recommends the following five Indonesian films:

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BY RANDY MULYANTO

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akbul Mubarak began his journey in Indonesia’s film industry by getting involved in a film screening community in 2008.

Many Indonesian filmmakers emerged out of these film communities and continue to this day. Mubarak took interest because he considered it to be a medium to make new friends and network. Once he graduated from Yogyakarta, he obtained a Masters in Film Studies in South Korea.

He also served as an editor with Cinema Poetica, an Indonesian online publication about film.

Mubarak observes that there are at least three noteworthy periods in Indonesian cinema. The first was in the 1920s – via the Wong brothers — when Indonesia was still known as the Dutch East Indies. These three brothers served as directors and cameramen and were prolific in their filmmaking after a few flops at the beginning of their career. “They made films that many people wanted [to see],” he explains.

However, there are film historians that believe the Wong brothers didn’t make Indonesian films because of their Chinese background. Mubarak adds the Wong brothers’ storylines are mostly about Indonesian folklore, and the assertion that the films were anything but Indonesian is fabricated from racial prejudices.

The second period falls under the the era of 1950s President Sukarno. An Indonesian-made film was considered a cultural relic during that era. This period became a reflection on Indonesia’s identity as a new state. The question of what it meant to be an Indonesian often arose, and film was one way in which this identity was codified. So even

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if the number of viewers was low during this period, it did not make for much concern.

Mubarak believes in films that matter; their importance and relevance to Indonesian society despite release dates. He believes that this society is facing the same problems over and over again. “If you look at Indonesia’s film history or history of the society, actually, the problems are just revolving around the same things,“ says Mubarak.

“The history of Indonesian cinema is an overtly political one,” Mr. Mubarak says.

His films shed some light on topics like authority. “It is the issue that disturbs me personally.”

Mubarak believes that Indonesian cinema experienced some dark times during President Suharto’s leadership, during the New Order period. He points out that there were a lot of films that highlighted this issue in the 1970s.

Films were used as a medium for propaganda and brainwashing under the government’s Department of Information. “In the New Order, there was a cinema at every market,” he tells Indonesia Expat. “The films [that were screened] were propaganda.

The narratives had to be approved by the government.”

Nowadays, cinema goes hand in hand with the current digital era. Mubarak cites Laskar Pelangi (The Rainbow Troops) — the highest grossing film in Indonesian box office history — as the singular film that marks this period.

Diversity in content is also part of the films being produced today. Filmmakers in other Indonesian cities such as Pontianak, Singkawang, and Palu are creating pieces relevant to their regions.

become inaccurate because of global warming. Mubarak finds the message interesting in that it claims Indonesia as an agrarian society when it has historically been a maritime one.

Drakula Mantu (Benyamin Kontra Drakula) Directed by the late Nya Abbas Akup— dubbed “the Father of Indonesian Comedy”—Drakula Mantu is a satire about the dark side of the New Order regime. Although the film criticized the regime, the government never banned it. It tells a story about a man named Benyamin who wants to repair an old house due to pressing economic issues.

He has no idea that it is a haunted house where ghosts are waiting for Dracula and his son to marry one of the ghosts’ descendants. Drakula Mantu was released in 1974.

Lewat Djam Malam Released in 1954, Mubarak believes Lewat Djam Malam is a movie that still matters in the modern society. This noir film depicts the story of a former Indonesian soldier who fought in the war against the Dutch. Once Indonesia becomes independent, the soldier returns to his hometown and struggles to find a job. The soldier considers himself a hero, but independence doesn’t actually make his life better.

Istirahatlah Kata-kata Tiga Doa Tiga Cinta Translated as “Three Prayers Three Loves” in English, this 2008 film deals with the complexity of religious life. It revolves around a santri, a student at an Islamic school, who falls in love with a dangdut singer. Dian Sastrowardoyo and Nicholas Saputra, two renowned Indonesian actors, starred in this movie.

Negeri di Bawah Kabut Known as “The Land Beneath the Fog” in English, this documentary is an observation on two farming families on the slope of Mount Merbabu in Central Java. Traditionally, these farmers relied on the Javanese calendar for their craft.

Unfortunately, the calendar has since

The 2016 film focuses on the story of Wiji Thukul, an Indonesian poet and activist, who disappeared under Suharto’s presidency and who has never been found.

Where to watch: Sinematek Indonesia. Located in Kuningan, this non-profit institution has at least 600 Indonesian films and 50 documentaries. Sinematek Indonesia has computer booths so people may watch films on the spot. Booking is highly recommended. Call 021 526 8455 to reserve one of the computers and to check if a particular film title is available or not. The institution is run independently.

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Scams in the City

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

How to Get Poor Fast Big-time corruptors are getting away with little or no punishment, while police and the popular media remain more focused on small-time scammers.

BY KENNETH YEUNG

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ne of the most popular ways to get rich in Indonesia is through politics. There are endless possibilities for self-enrichment through abuse of power. When anti-corruption investigators come knocking, you simply feign illness. Then find a sympathetic judge to revoke your suspect status. Should you come under further investigation, just claim immunity. Easy.

If you haven’t chosen a career in politics and you’re averse to hard work, there are plenty of scammers ready to promise you easy money. Scamming itself is one method of getting rich quick, but if you’re not operating in the corridors of power, your ultimate reward will likely be jail time.

Foreign Footballer A few expatriates in Indonesia have become scammers because they find themselves jobless and without prospects. That was the case of a Cameroonian footballer, Ndetou Blaise Filochar, who was arrested in Jakarta last month for running a dollar multiplying scam.

For foreign football players with limited financial resources, Indonesia is not the best country in which to retire, unless you can find a rich spouse or a lucrative coaching position. Blaise had arrived in Indonesia in 2004 when he was 25 years old. Police say he came as an asylum seeker and was registered with the United Nations Refugee Agency.

He was soon playing as a midfielder for East Kalimantan’s Persiba Balikpapan Football Club. It was a dream start with the club known as the Honey Bears, as his performances helped Persiba win promotion to Indonesia’s Premier Division, the top national league at the time.

In 2005, Blaise was lured to Mitra Kukar Football Club, also based in East Kalimantan. The club’s new owner hired a slew of talented players with the aim of gaining promotion to the Premier Division – a goal achieved by the end of the 2007 season. It was reported that Blaise had problems with some of the club’s supporters, resulting in him sometimes skipping training sessions.

By 2010, he no longer had a contract. In 2012, he tried out for Central Java-based club PPSM Sakti Magelang but was not hired. For the 2013 season, he trialled unsuccessfully for Persip Pekalongan City. Persip coach Agus Riyanto said although Blaise had a strong fighting spirit, his skills were average.

Blaise then turned to crime, learning the art of US dollar scams from a fellow Cameroonian, Oliver Siewe Tchachoua. Posing as a tycoon seeking to invest money in Indonesia, Oliver befriended people in nightclubs and hotels. Once he had gained someone’s trust, he would demonstrate a method of increasing money. He was assisted in this by Blaise and the latter’s girlfriend, Pragita Noviana.

Their swindle was a variation of the black dollar scam, but their bogus dollars were initially white. Here’s how it works. The scammer displays two pieces of white paper, claiming they are negatives of unfinished US banknotes.

A chemical liquid or powder is applied to the papers, causing them to darken. Next, a genuine US$100 note is

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“Once a target has been convinced the method is real, the scammer invites them to provide some US dollars to create more money. If the person hands over any cash, it is switched for counterfeit dollars.” placed between the two strips of paper. The small bundle is wrapped in foil and compressed for effect. It is later unwrapped and washed with water or chemicals, revealing the two “negatives” have transformed into real money.

The original white papers are actually worthless. The scammer uses sleight of hand to replace them with real banknotes coated in an easily soluble solution, so genuine money appears to have been created.

Once a target has been convinced the method is real, the scammer invites them to provide some US dollars to create more money. If the person hands over any cash, it is switched for counterfeit dollars. The victim is left with a stack of useless black-coated paper, sealed with tape.

The victim is instructed to wait several hours for the duplication process to work, or they may be told to wait for the scammer to bring more washing solution.

Oliver was arrested in Jakarta in May 2013 for pulling this scam. He was jailed for one year and six months, and then deported. Blaise evaded arrest and tried his hand at various jobs but could not find permanent employment.

Growing desperate, he decided to resurrect the scam in September 2017.

One of his victims was Arif Maulana. At a hotel room, Blaise demonstrated the money multiplying process.

Arif was impressed and handed over seven US$100 notes.

Blaise deftly replaced the greenbacks with counterfeit notes and stacked them among 100 sheets of white paper, smeared with a black liquid. He then wrapped the bundle in a plastic bag and taped it up.

Arif was told to wait eight hours for the “money” to be produced, after which it would have to be cleaned. Blaise promised to return to the hotel with a cleaning chemical but never did. Realizing he had been conned, Arif reported the matter to police.

Blaise was arrested on October 8 at Fave Hotel in Kemang, South Jakarta. Police said he admitted to conning at least two people out of a total of US$1,000. He now faces a maximum prison term of four years if convicted of fraud.

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Sacrificial Goats While Blaise ended up with only $1,000 for his efforts, a scammer in Cilacap, Central Java, managed to earn Rp.5 billion (US$370,000) from a money multiplying scam that involved slaughtering goats.

Sugiyono, 50, decided to become a dukun (shaman) after losing his money in a scam. He promised people he had Islamic and supernatural powers that could transform Rp.100 million (US$7,385) into Rp.18 billion (US$1.33 million).

He started swindling in 2007 but stopped after last year’s high-profile arrest of notorious scammer Dimas Kanjeng Taat Pribadi, who was accused of conning billions of rupiah out of people who believed their cash could be doubled.

Sugiyono resumed his scam this year, inviting targets to whichever house he was renting at the time. First, he showed them a large white box in a ‘meditation room’.

Next, the dukun ritually slaughtered a goat – an act reputed to bring spiritual powers and good fortune.

The target was then instructed to recite some Islamic texts. The following day, they would re-enter the same room, lit by a red light. The white box would be overflowing with bundles of money, banded with authentic bank seals, proving the sacrifice had worked its magic.

The dukun encouraged people to put more money into the box to be multiplied. He also requested cash and transfers to bring blessings. One victim, identified only by his initials as YP, ended up handing over a total of Rp.2.8 billion (US$207,000). After three months and no returns, he went to the police.

Sugiyono was arrested at a rented house on October 16.

The bundles of cash in his meditation room were just play money, purchased from a toy store. Police also seized amulets, air guns, an enormous fake diamond and some jenglot – tiny, mummified fake humanoids – all part of the rituals.

The dukun said he searched for victims by using an intermediary, who spread word of his magical powers.

Police identified eight victims, mostly entrepreneurs, who lost a total of Rp.5 billion.

With Indonesia’s anti-corruption agency under renewed threats, we can expect more police busts of minor and mid-level scammers, while the biggest fish swim free.

THE STROKE SYNOPSIS “Strokes are the leading cause of disability. They damage the brain and can affect the entire body, resulting in mild to serve disability including paralysis, confused thoughts, speaking difficulties and emotional problems. A stroke degrades a patient’s quality of life drastically and even affects the lives of those around them.” mmediate treatment for a person who has experienced a sudden stroke attack is really important to minimise the risk of a resulting disability. Therefore, it is important to recognise the signs of a stroke as it can save one’s life. “Remember the word SEGERA, an easy way to recall the sudden signs of stroke. SE for senyuman or “smile”. Ask the person to smile - is his or her smile uneven? Does one side of the face drop or is it numb? The second syliable is GE for gerakan or “movement”. Ask the person to move their arms, does one arm drift downward?

Can they pick something up when instructed? And the last syliable is RA for bicara or “speech”. Is the person able to speak or finding it hard to understand you? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence - did he or she repeat the sentence incorrectly? If all the answers of those questions are “yes” then it’s time to bring the patient to the Stroke Unit.” explained dr. Sukono Djojoatmodjo, Sp.S (Neurologist) from Premier Jatinegara Hospital.

Premier Jatinegara Hospital provides a comprehensive stroke unit, a cutting edge facility to treat new stroke patients. “Stroke patients should be treated within four and a half hours, a period known as the “golden hour”.

Patients who are admitted within the “golden hour” have the greatest chance of benefiting from treatment and have a better chance of survival.” dr. Sukono continued.

Other important facilities in this Stroke Unit are the physiotheraphy room, infusion pump, syringe pump and stroke unit ambulance.

The stroke unit is a centre of excellence which is exclusively owned by Premier Jatinegara Hospital. This facility stresses the hospital’s genuine commitment to providing the best service possible which is comparable to other prestigious hospitals abroad.

As the leading hospital in the country that has been accredited with a JCI (Joint Commision International) certificate, the stroke unit of Premier Jatinegara Hospital has comprehensive facilities. The stroke unit is supported with integrated doctors from various disciplines, including neurologist, cardiologist, psychiatrist and dieticians, and its nurses are well-trained in handling stroke patients. The stroke unit nurses are meticulous in their care, starting from the initial assessment of stroke, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation. One of the special implementations in the stroke unit is early mobilisation as a part of nursing care.

The stroke unit is also equipped with cutting edge technology, including a CT-SCAN and MRI, as well as digital subtraction angiography (DSA) monitoring, a way of taking images of arteries, veins and organs of the body using complex computerized x-ray equipment. The DSA is used for both diagnostic and therapy purposes, so patients can be treated thoroughly.

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Sports

Antony is a freelance writer based in Jakarta. Please send comments and suggestions to antony@the-spiceislands.com

The State of Indonesian Football in 2017 Indonesian football writer and expert Antony Sutton writes up the state of the league for 2017.

BY ANTONY SUTTON

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o say football is massive in Indonesia is an understatement. Fans of English, Italian and Spanish teams regularly gather in warung to watch their favourite teams play live at ungodly hours of the morning, cheering on the world famous footballers they read about on a daily basis in the prolific local sports tabloids.

Then we have local football. Teams usually only make the headlines when something bad happens, which sadly is an all too common occurrence.

Team Soap Operas As you might expect, controversy is never far from Indonesian football. The 2017 season, which is just winding down, is no exception. As I write, British coach Simon McMenemy will be celebrating after seeing his team Bhayangkara win their first ever title after defeating Madura United (3-1). Sadly for McMenemy and his players, the headlines aren’t about the team’s win and their consistent performances over the campaign. Instead, many local football fans – who have cynicism as part of their DNA – are worried about how a letter from the local football association could have gone missing.

The letter, advising East Kalimantan team Mitra Kukar that their former Liverpool midfielder Mohammad Sissoko should miss the game with Bhayangkara as he was suspended following a red card, was never received by the club. Sissoko played, the game ended tied at (1-1) and Bhayangkara dropped two vital points in their title bid.

Then hours ahead of the game with Madura United, the league announced Mitra Kukar had to forfeit the game with Bhayangkara as they were awarded the points and received a win for the oversight (Bhayangkara are owned by the police and don’t have a fan base, which added to the intrigue)!

This was good news for Bhayangkara, but bad news for Bali United. Their swashbuckling style of play has won them many admirers over the years, and a football club in Bali could never fail to attract interest. With foreign born

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“One group of supporters attacked an individual who they felt wasn’t supporting Persib with enough passion.” players like Stefano Lilipaly, Irfan Bachdim and Sylvano Comvalius (who has scored 35 goals so far this season), they have torn teams apart and earned rave reviews at home and abroad; Bali United is the default favourite Indonesian team.

One team that has fallen short of their high standards has been Persib Bandung. They started the season in style by signing ex-Chelsea players Michael Essien and Carlton Cole on expensive contracts (rumoured to be around EUR800,000) as well as high-profile local players like Raphael Maitimo. However, the team failed to gel and Cole struggled with injuries. There were also rumours of infighting behind the scenes as the team’s manager sought to impose his will on the coach who was actually responsible for putting the team together. In Bandung, rumours spread like wildfire and the fans were quick to show their discontent. The coach tried to quit, but wasn’t allowed. The manager declared Cole incompetent and that the Englishman would be leaving, only to backtrack on his statement after a meeting with club owners. The coach did eventually quit, Cole did leave, the manager has been banned from the sport for six months, and Persib’s losses continue.

Live to Die for Football The state of Indonesian football is changing. Three years ago Bali United, Bhayangkara or Madura United didn’t exist. However, tobacco sponsorship and local government funding have been banned from professional football clubs so teams have had to look to the private sector for sponsorship. This new breed of clubs have proved to be very successful in attracting private business.

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Sadly, crowd safety isn’t as important an issue as it is in other countries, and this year has seen some particularly tragic moments. The league has made efforts to clamp down on flares and fireworks in stadiums, and at some venues security checks can be quite vigorous. However, it isn’t consistent as one supporter died when a flare was let off and hit him in the face during the Indonesia versus Fiji match. Another supporter died at a match between Persib versus Persija in Bandung. One group of supporters attacked an individual who they felt wasn’t supporting Persib with enough passion.

A goalkeeper lost his life after what appeared to be an innocuous challenge during a game. Choirul Huda was born in Lamongan, studied in Lamongan and played for the local team Persela Lamongan. He made his debut in 1999, and unlike some footballers who see themselves as big-time Charlies, there were no airs and graces about this humble young man. Despite being a professional footballer, he had a full-time job with the Lamongan government and his retirement goals were to coach goalkeepers at Persela.

The challenge involved a teammate during a home game with Semen Padang just before halftime. Video showed him to be in considerable discomfort, and he was rushed to hospital where doctors tried to revive him after a suspected heart attack. His teammates finished the game and rushed to see him in the hospital. The grief at his passing was genuine, and overcame many rivalries and even the likes of Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech were moved to pay respects for the esteemed, one-club player.

The Future is Bright It hasn’t all been doom and gloom, though. Seventeenyear-old Egy Maulana Vikry has been making a name for himself at home and abroad, even earning the title Breakthrough Player of the Toulon Tournament in France, a prestigious international youth tournament.

He burnished a growing reputation by scoring eight goals as Indonesia’s Under 18 finished third in the ASEAN Football Championship in Myanmar.

And for football fans living in Jakarta there is also some good news. Local side Persija Jakarta look set to qualify for international club competition and could well be competing in the AFC Cup in 2018. If they do, it is probable the group stage games will be played at the Patriot Stadium, a short walk from Bekasi Station.

Meanwhile if you see a tall, tattooed British guy walking around Kemang with a big smile on his face and a spring in his step don’t be too concerned. It’s probably Simon McMenemy savouring his title success!

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Light Entertainment REAL HEROES

BY EAMONN SADLER

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’ve never been a fan of those works of fiction that portray super-muscular superheroes performing amazing and noble feats of bravery and derringdo. Batman, Superman and Spiderman are great for stoking the imaginations of children in my opinion, but I really don’t see the appeal for adults. It’s not because I am jealous or because they are so unbelievable, and it’s not because I don’t understand the therapeutic importance of being able to suspend disbelief for a while.

It’s because there are many real people who have performed many real acts so amazing that if they were written as fiction nobody would believe them.

There was a movie star in the 50s and 60s named Audie Murphy. He made several war movies and became very famous, but many people don’t know that the reason why Audie Murphy became a movie star was because he was America’s most decorated soldier during World War II. In fact, he won every available medal for valour during his service including America’s highest accolade, the Medal of Honor. He also received recognition for valour from France and Belgium. Why did he receive so many awards? Well, one was for saving the lives of his men in the Third Infantry Division by single-handedly holding off wave after wave of German infantry and tank attacks using only a .50 calibre machine gun while standing on top of a burning M10 tank destroyer. Only when he ran out of ammunition did he stop firing. Badly wounded in the leg, he then crawled back to his men and rallied them for a counterattack which pushed the Germans back and won the battle.

In April 1969, Leonid Rogozov was the medic at a Soviet Weather Research Station in Antarctica when he started to feel ill.

Slowly his condition deteriorated until he ended up with acute pain in his abdomen which he self-diagnosed as appendicitis.

If left untreated the infection would cause severe swelling and eventually rupture the lining of his stomach causing peritonitis and certain death. In a plot more fantastic

than anything Hollywood could dream up, Rogozov gave a crash course in surgery to three of the meteorological scientists working at the station, then had them act as his assistants while he removed his own appendix. Even more amazing, he had to do the whole thing backwards, watching the reflection of his gaping abdomen in a mirror held by one of the station’s drivers.

He went on to make a full recovery with no complications.

There is also the incredible story of Sir Henry Head who was a – with a name like that – neurologist. Sir Henry was extremely curious about the effect various types of nerve damage might have on people’s ability to feel pain after their injuries had healed. Unfortunately, all the injured civilians he interviewed were unable to describe their feelings to his satisfaction so, with the help of his assistant Mr. Rivers, he cut his own arm open in several places and allowed the wounds to heal to then transcribe how the pain felt – to himself. Great sacrifice in the name of science? In an effort to make his name even more appropriate, he decided he would then carry out an investigation into the sensitivity of the male reproductive organ to heat and cold. For this experiment (as I type with a childish giggle), he submerged his own organ in water that had been heated to 40 degrees Celsius. He recorded when his “helmet” touched the hot water he felt no sensation at all, only a “disagreeable sensation of pain.” The experiment was not a complete waste of time, because once Sir Henry pushed his old fella in a bit deeper he felt “an exquisitely pleasant sensation of heat.” Apparently Sir Henry repeated the experiment several times to verify his findings, and the whole thing was scientifically written up in the neurology journal Brain by Dr. Russell Brain, The First Baron Brain (no, the journal was not named after him). I swear I’m not making it up. If I were making it up, you wouldn’t believe it would you? I wonder how many perfectly good cups of tea will be ruined as a result of this article.

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SNA Column

Indonesia Expat and Singapore National Academy are joining forces to provide insightful articles on Surabaya. The young, student journalists in the SNA Media Club get to learn valuable writing techniques with the help of the editorial staff at Indonesia Expat.

The Legendary Badminton Player Taufik Hidayat The SNA Media Club’s latest article is about the celebrated sportsman Taufik Hidayat, an Indonesian Olympic champion in the field of badminton.

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athlete has experienced what I have experienced. I grew up with the shuttlecock and I live my life now because of it, too.

etired badminton player Taufik Hidayat is from Bandung, Indonesia; he gained fame when he won the Badminton Men’s Singles in the 2004 Summer Olympics. Taufik had won several other competitions, most notably at the Indonesian Open Badminton where he is a six-time champion. It is no wonder he is considered a legend in the badminton world by many in the field. The SNA Media Club conducted an email interview with this remarkable athlete in which he shared his life experiences of being an Indonesian Olympic athlete.

How did you get started as a badminton player for Indonesia and who/what was your main motivator?

When I was young, my dream was to become a football player. Sadly, this dream was forbidden by my dad because I kept falling sick due to all the training. He was so much against it that he destroyed my football which I had painstakingly saved up to buy.

Then my dad introduced me to badminton, and I gradually began to enjoy the sport. After practicing the sport for some time, my dad gave me the suggestion that if I wanted to be an athlete in Indonesia, I should be a badminton athlete because of Indonesia’s reputation for producing world-class badminton players.

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“Winning or losing is a dynamic process of being a world class champion.

Winning is an attitude, and keeping it is a commitment.”

Do you have any message or tips for our young Indonesian athletes?

Winning or losing is a dynamic process of being a world class champion. Winning is an attitude, and keeping it is a commitment.

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Was your family supportive of your career choice as Indonesia’s badminton athlete?

My family’s constant encouragement was what drove me to achieve the accomplishments I made so far.

Were there any unique experiences during your career as Indonesia’s badminton athlete?

For 25 years, being an athlete representing Indonesia has been a really unique experience. I don’t think anyone or any

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Do you have anything else that you wish to achieve in your life?

I wish to make becoming an athlete a promising career that is worth being proud of in Indonesia. Only a distinguished president and a successful athlete have the honour and privilege to wave the Indonesian flag in other foreign countries.

What are your hopes for young badminton players in Indonesia?

I would advise them not to be easily satisfied with their achievements and to train hard to bring back the glory of Indonesian badminton on the global scale.

I sharpened my skills in badminton after my father’s advice and encouragement. I started to train seriously and eventually joined the SGS PLN Bandung Club at the young age of nine. I was trained by Lie Sumirat. From there, I started joining badminton tournaments and was selected to join Peltnas Cipayung as a junior player at 13 years of age. I won my first title at the Asia Junior Championship in 1997.

What were some of the challenges you faced and how did you overcome them?

The most difficult opponent to fight is yourself. Winning and losing is part and parcel of the life of an athlete in a tournament, but the process of competing with full drive till the very end is really a battle within yourself.

Is there any special achievement in your career that gave you extreme joy? What sacrifices did you make to achieve it? Do you feel that the achievement was worth the sacrifices that you made?

Every athlete has a dream to compete in the Olympics because it is the pinnacle achievement for an athlete.

Becoming a champion in the Olympics was the best moment in my life and, instantaneously, all my sacrifices during my 14 years of training and my 25 years as an athlete had paid off.

Do you want your child to follow your steps to become a badminton athlete?

If my children choose to do it and are committed to becoming badminton athletes, definitely I will give them my full support. The main point is that I will give my full support and encouragement no matter what their talents and ambitions are.

Taufik Hidayat is not only an inspiring athlete, but also a wise role model with inspiring words for everyone – especially youths. The SNA Media Club thanks you for the wise words and the interview.

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Worthy Causes

Protecting the World’s Reefs

Saving the Slow Loris The Kukangku Foundation (My Loris) is holding a special campaign to protect lorises from the threat of extinction due to hunting, trading and forestry maintenance activities.

BY CHRISTABEL SASABONE

The Misool Foundation is campaigning for a marine reserve, a no-take zone that protects 300,000 acres of the most acclaimed coral reefs in Indonesia.

Misool Foundation, or Yayasan Misool Baseftin, is a charity on the private island resort, Misool.

The foundation's work began in 2005 when they leased 100,000 acres of sea from the local community in South Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

At the centre of this area was an uninhabited island called Batbitim. Its white beach was strewn with the carcasses of dead baby sharks, whose fins had been removed to supply the shark fin soup trade. In 2006, construction work began on the site of the former shark-finning camp. The primary objective was to establish a conservation centre. However, a funding vehicle was necessary to drive the conservation work. And thus the resort called Misool was born. It was built entirely of reclaimed wood, and not a single tree was cut down in the process.

COURTESY OF INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL RESCUE

BY CHRISTABEL SASABONE

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ukangku Foundation was formed to counter the increase of activities in the loris trade. The foundation and its supporters believe it is necessary to initiate a movement that invites everyone to participate in the effort to save this animal.

Every year, as many as 2,000 lorises are hunted and then sold as pets. Many slow lorises actually end up dead in the hands of hunters, traders and handlers. This criminal enterprise is not just limited to the taking of lorises from their habitats, but it is a painful and cruel process.

Their teeth are forcefully shaved to marginalize their bite of these slow lorises. The lorises are thus rendered defenceless as they are unable to protect themselves from predators, and their lives are dramatically shortened due to illnesses and mouth infections. Kukangku stated that this practice will continue as long as the interest in loris trade remains and the criminals benefit from the illegal transactions.

On 3 February 2014, Kukangku officially stood as an online platform. Their goal, specifically, is to decrease the number of lorises owned as pets. They hope to reduce the current numbers in the trade, and eventually suppress and stop it altogether.

To achieve this goal, Kukangku is currently providing extensive education and awareness to the community to play an active role in rescue, reporting the latest information related to facts about lorises and stopping the slow loris trade by lowering the public's interest in keeping them as pets. Kukangku also works together with the International Animal Rescue (IAR) Indonesia Foundation.

All donations collected will be handed over to the IAR Indonesia Foundation to assist the livestock conservation programme which includes rescue, rehabilitation, release and monitoring. The treatment for one loris costs at least Rp.10 million per year.

This amount will be much higher if the loris requires medical treatment such as surgery or is returned to its natural habitat. Since 2008, IAR Indonesia has released about 300 lorises to their habitat, and this programme will continue with your support.

For more information regarding this campaign, please visit www.kukangku.org, call the Kukangku Team at 0812-1908-8803 or send an email to admin@kukangku.id.

The foundation reported that rampant shark fin fishing and unchecked poaching were destroying some of the most important and biodiverse reefs on earth. In 2005, a partnership between local communities and the Misool Eco Resort resulted in the creation of the region's first “no-take zone.” It has since expanded and now protects a 300,000 acre Marine Reserve. The reserve itself is comprised of two distinct zones and a restricted-gear, blue water corridor. The Misool Marine Reserve, which is nearly twice the size of Singapore, is leased directly from the local villages. Inside the two no-take zones, all extractive practices are prohibited. No fishing, no turtle egg collection, no reef bombing, no cyanide fishing, no netting, and no shark fishing or finning are allowed.

With a permanent staff of 15, Misool Foundation’s base camp is at the Misool Eco Resort. The rangers move between the base camp and ranger stations on Yellit, Kalig, and Daram islands. The rangers maintain constant vigilance over the marine reserve with physical patrols, radar and drone surveillance.

The foundation wants to promote sustainable tourism as a better opportunity for locals than logging, mining or fishing. They are expanding their mission to address pressing conservation issues across Indonesia, by developing other various programmes and campaigns focused on safeguarding threatened species and important marine habitats.

For more information, please visit www.misoolfoundation.org or send an email to info@misoolfoundation.org.

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Meet the Expat

MARGIE MASON (RIGHT) WITH TEAM OF AP INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS. (COURTESY OF AP)

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist

Margie Mason

Margie Mason was part of a small team of female investigative journalists for the Associated Press who worked tirelessly on a story about the fishing industry in Southeast Asia that resulted in the freeing of more than 2,000 slaves from a punishing industry whose products were documented and traced from supplier to supermarket shelves in the United States. They won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for the story in 2016. Mason currently resides in Jakarta, Indonesia.

When you did research for your story on the fishing industry in Souteast Asia, what were the barriers/challenges? How did you overcome them?

It started in December 2013, but it took almost all of 2014 before our reporting led us to the remote island village of Benjina. There were many challenges, but the biggest ones were ensuring the men’s safety and meticulously documenting a shipment of slave-caught fish from Indonesia to Thailand and finally to US companies.

This required a lot of creativity, planning and hard work, but we were also confident that Ibu Susi Pudjiastuti, Indonesia’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. would help the enslaved men. She was enraged by the findings and ordered a rescue about a week after we published.

How has winning the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service affected your life?

It makes reporting on other sensitive topics much easier.

People are more open to help with investigative projects, and sometimes they actually return my calls!

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2. What turns you off?

People who jump up as soon as the plane lands and try to rush to the front.

3. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Moonshine bootlegger.

4. What profession would you not like to do?

Commercial fishing.

Tell us about yourself.

I’m an American journalist who has been based in Southeast Asia for the Associated Press (AP) for the past 15 years.

Describe working for the AP, and give us some insight into your typical day.

I write a lot about health, women, children, human rights and social injustice. Every day, more than half the world’s population sees some form of content produced by AP, the world’s oldest news organization. That’s an amazing platform for journalists trying to uncover secrets and shine a light on the world’s problems.

1. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?

A good story.

5. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Slavery.

6. Where would you like to live?

Where the mountains fall into the sea.

How did you end up in Indonesia?

My first reporting trip here was during the 2004 tsunami.

I later made regular trips to cover bird flu and natural disasters. When the opportunity came up to transfer to Jakarta, I jumped at it.

How do you find reporting overseas? How about in Indonesia specifically?

I love living and working overseas. The people and the stories never cease to amaze me. Indonesia is so diverse and beautiful, and it’s super easy to work here – especially after living in Vietnam for a decade where every story was a challenge because of all the restrictions.

What do you think about the state of investigative journalism?

Despite dying newsrooms, there’s still a lot of momentum for investigative projects. Watchdog journalism, especially, is a cornerstone of democracy. The work takes a lot of time and resources, but the impact can be huge. A good example is the ongoing fallout from the Harvey Weinstein story.

What’s next for Margie Mason?

I’ve already got my dream job. What more could I want?

7. What is your idea of earthly happiness?

Seeing no war or poverty.

8. Who is your favourite artist?

Lin-Manuel Miranda.

9. What quality do you most admire in people?

Resilience.

10. What natural gift would you most like to possess?

An ear for learning languages easily.

11. What is your present state of mind?

Tired.

12. What is your motto?

“That awful power, the public opinion of a nation, is created in America by a horde of ignorant, self-complacent simpletons who failed at ditching and shoemaking and fetched up in journalism on their way to the poorhouse.” – Mark Twain

Indonesia Expat Op-Ed

RE: Maid in Indonesia Dear Editor, “Maid in Indonesia” touches upon a few very important items that most foreigners who live and work here can appreciate. Having employed a few domestic workers myself, I am just one of many expat employers for this unofficial and unregulated industry in Indonesia where there are many layers of nuanced “understandings” between the employer and employee. Double standards are applied everywhere and cultural adaptations seem to work mostly in one direction--I’ll leave that up to the reader to guess in which direction.

As an expat, I came to Indonesia with certain understandings. I was encouraged to provide opportunities with a salaried income to those who otherwise wouldn’t be working due to lack of experience or education, and sometimes even both. It was an opportunity for those less fortunate to have a steady, minimum-wage income.

I considered myself a good employer.

Formidable annual leave, sick days, breaks, medical allowances, annual bonuses, Lebaran bonuses, decent salary and wellpaid overtime income (all that accumulated OT pads a monthly salary quite well). In return, I expected people to follow requests, complete tasks, be discreet, and—most importantly—be trustworthy. Due to the informal aspect of such employment, these wages are often untaxed. Woe to the office worker making the same wage, but paying a portion of their salaries on taxes to the government. I also considered the working hours proposed to be decent given the range of salaries and timetables I heard about through the local gossip mill.

I even tried to upskill some staff members by hiring an English teacher and first aid course.

However, there were some warnings provided by both local Indonesian friends and expats who have lived here for a few years. Stories so outrageous, at times, I had a hard time believing them. The whispers became more extensive and louder as the years passed by. I list a few examples below.

“One driver who worked for me for close to six years, asks to borrow roughly US$1,000 for his son’s education and disappears the next week, claiming his son is sick and he can’t come back to work.” (American expat) “A pembantu who, for three years couldn’t figure out how to work a baby stroller or configure the washing machine to wash in different cycles, decides to take the kid out for a few strolls around a local warung a hundred meters or so from our residence after being specifically told never to leave the security of the residence without permission.” (Kiwi expat) “A pembantu who gossiped routinely with other household staff and created such a toxic working environment that a few members of the team blamed her for bewitching them into illness and laziness.”

(Aussie expat) “A nanny who, after she was let go, spread so much disinformation in the nanny circle about our family that no one wanted to work for us for close to six months after.”

(Aussie expat) Thankfully, I never encountered some of the crazier shenanigans created by household staff that often plague the expat circles like the maid who dressed up in her employer’s gowns and snapped photos on Instagram whilst posing suggestively on the employer’s bed. When the lady of the house found out, she fired her on the spot, only to be greeted by three large men the next day demanding a payout for the maid in question. Their threat? They knew all the schedules in the house, including the children and husband.

Am I lucky? You could say I learnt my lesson and have limited staff now who work (and make) far less than what I used to offer. However, my house is mostly empty except for me on most days and although I have more washing and cleaning as well as childcare duties, I am thoroughly enjoying the time I have to myself and to my family.

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Announcements Häagen-Dazs™ Indonesia Officially Launches a Mobile Application JAKARTA Haagen-Dazs™ Indonesia announced the launch of their official mobile application that allows ice cream lovers to easily purchase ice cream products through their mobile, anytime and anywhere.

This is the first iOS & Android mobile application of Haagen-Dazs that integrates games, catalogue, news & promo, directory, and all information about the products.

This application was built to deliver an innovative experience for ice cream enthusiasts.

“We are really excited to give our consumers a new experience in purchasing ice cream; through our mobile apps they can share it as a gift or have it delivered to their family and friends in a fun way,” said Mr. Teddy, General Manager of Häagen-Dazs Indonesia.

The mobile application will provide more information about store locations in the cities and recommendations “near me” for ice cream lovers with the atmosphere of an interior store. After downloading the application on Playstore or Apps Store, users need to sign up with their Facebook account or personal email. Häagen-Dazs lovers will also be able to share their experience with family and friends.

For more information, please visit www.haagendazsindonesia.com.

An Enchanting Art Evening by Australian Independent School (AIS) JAKARTA On Thursday 9 November, Australian Independent SchooI, Kemang presented their wonderful Art Show to a very appreciative community.

It showcased artwork from Preschool 3 to Year 6. Both creative 2D and 3D work was displayed and the show featured works in drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, photomontaging and photography. Throughout the year, students have been introduced to new and varied techniques as well as renowned artists and art movements. Sculptures by Year 5 and 6 were inspired by the work of Alberto Giacometti and allowed students to look at movement and proportion of figures in Art. Year 1 studied Expressionism and the work of Edvard Munch to produce their own ‘Scream’ paintings.

Preschool 4 discovered shapes and images found in Miro’s paintings and used these in their own chalk drawings.

Parents enjoyed the evening appreciating different art pieces while serenaded by students’ vocal and string performances, as well as an Auction of the collaborative class canvases students created with their class teacher.

Holiday Hustle and Bustle at Four Points

by Sheraton Jakarta, Thamrin JAKARTA The end of the year is getting closer. Holiday season is a perfect way to enjoy a fuss-free day with family and friends. To celebrate the moment, Four Points by Sheraton Jakarta, Thamrin brings a range of delicious and seasonal menu promotion to the year-end festivities in the heart of Jakarta.

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Christmas cake, pumpkin waffle with orange walnut butter, cranberry orange pancake and many more for Rp.245.000++/person. To end the year, guests can experience New Year’s Eve barbeque dinner, beef wellington, yule log and many more for Rp.265.000++/ person. Other than that, guests will also be accompanied by live music performances so everyone can have a good time while enjoying their dinner.

Get into the holiday spirit, the hotel's chef will prepare several menus from ala carte to buffet menu for the guests.

The Special menu of the month is Thyme Crisp Chicken Confit, a combination of slow cooked and super juicy chicken legs with olive oil, garlic, and thyme. Guests can enjoy this menu for Rp.100,000++ which includes a drink.

For room promotions, Four Points by Sheraton Jakarta, Thamrin offers Christmas discount for guests who stay on 23 until 25 December 2017 starting from Rp.733,500++/ night (room only). For those who want to spend their New Year’s Eve at the hotel, there is an early bird bundling package if you book until 15 December 2017 including room, breakfast, and dinner for two at Rp.1,350,000++/ night and special discount starting from Rp.810,000++/ night (room only).

Make the most of your Christmas mornings, Four Points will provide a Christmas Brunch buffet that the whole family will love, with special salmon en croute pea puree,

For further information and reservations please call reservations at (021) 390 2226, or visit the website at www.fourpointsjakartathamrin.com.

Cuca Restaurant Breaks into the Top Ten Restaurants in Asia reviews polarized us, some made us cry, many made us happy, but all of them have inspired us to do better. We are ecstatic and grateful for being nominated by so many visitors and totally determined to keep our hungry guests coming back for more.”

BALI Cuca is proud to announce that they have made it into the TripAdvisor Top Ten Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2017 for the whole of Asia and hit the #2 spot for the best restaurant in Indonesia.

For Cuca, this recognition has been the culmination of years of hard work and over 2000 reviews logged on their TripAdvisor page from foodies that have discovered the inspired, unique and peerless culinary creations from chef owner Kevin Cherkas and his highly talented team.

* Answers in the next edition!

“The journey to the top of the TripAdvisor rankings board has been a wild ride for everyone at Cuca," smiles Kevin, “a few

Cuca threw open their doors for the first time back in 2013 and quietly set about redefining a new wave of modernist cuisine in Bali. At a time when most other restaurateurs on the island were focused on delivering over-the-top fine dining experiences using only the finest imported produce, Kevin’s team completely rewrote the rule book utilizing exclusively the best local produce from Indonesia and challenging guests to redefine their expectations of what cutting edge dining on the island could actually be.

Whether it’s a taste of the future or a blast from the past, Cuca continues to challenge and delight diners from all over the world.

Take a trip into a one-of-a-kind dining experience and see for yourself why Cuca is ranked in the top ten restaurants in Asia.

Cuca is located between Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate and Belmond Jimbaran Puri. Reservations can be made at www.cucaflavor/reservation.

Aman Introduces Seasonal, Sociable Italian Dining Concept, Arva BALI Continuing its gastronomic evolution and following the successful launch of Nama, a culinary concept based on the Japanese tradition of Washoku earlier this year, Aman is taking strides forward with the launch of Arva. Celebrating the bold flavours and simple ingredients of Italy’s rich culinary heritage, Arva has been conceived by Stefano Artosin. Each Arva will offer a warm, convivial and welcoming environment with dishes served family style, paying respect to the roots of Italian culinary traditions.

Arva embraces the culinary history of Italy which has established a reputation for seasonal and sustainably sourced fare.

This style of cuisine draws influence from Italian cooks who concocted dishes solely from what was available in the immediate gardens, forests and seas surrounding them, using their instinctive understanding of flavour and the creativity of necessity to prepare bold, heart-warming dishes that could be shared among family and friends. It is this concept to which Aman pays tribute, both in the name Arva, meaning ‘cultivated land’ in Latin and its philosophy: the shared enjoyment of uncomplicated flavours in a welcoming and congenial atmosphere.

Recently launched at Aman Venice on 1 October, the approach at each Arva will

stay true to its Italian heritage, however each menu will incorporate the finest local ingredients, in keeping with the Aman philosophy of seamless integration with the destination – extracting the best of the surroundings into an unparalleled dining experience, with each restaurant offering their own take on the concept.

Arva’s co-creators, Chefs Artosin and Torre, both hail from Italy, and developing the new restaurant concept has been a passion project for them both. Chef Artosin says “For today’s travellers, Arva responds to a growing interest in tradition and provenance, balancing authenticity and sustainability to create dishes that prize flavour and quality above showmanship and theatre, and which are timeless rather than trend-led. Most of all, Arva offers honest, simple dishes which champion the incredible ingredients sourced locally.”

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Events JAKARTA Networking

Jakarta Business Networkers Every Thursday Make the right connections and grow your business over lunch. At Jakar ta Business Networkers (JBN), all attendees are encouraged to help others by exchanging referrals and introducing them to their target audience. JBN is all about helping you grow your business. Promote your business, personal brand or portfolio each week to the rest of the attendees and explain to the group the type of referrals you would like to receive.

JBN professional networking sessions are every Thursday lunchtime at Central, South and West of Jakarta. RSVP: info@ jbnetworkers.com.

The Jakarta Bridge Club Every Tuesday and Friday The Jakarta Bridge Club invites ex pat communities across Jakarta to join a networking session every Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 AM to 12 PM. Participants meet for pleasant and convivial moments where they can share and exchange information among ex p ats at three to five tables. The networking event takes place at Die Stube Restaurant on Jalan Kemang Raya. Visitors and partners are welcome to join. For more information please contact Ernah at +62818686999.

Arts & Culture

Indonesian Heritage Society’s Evening Lecture Series 19 September – 12 December Since 1973, the Indonesian Heritage Society (IHS) has been organizing the Evening Lectures Series to facilitate discussions about various kinds of topics related to Indonesia. This year the foundation has decided to focus on histor y, social developments, art, politics and economics. The Evening Lecture Series takes place at Erasmus Huis and is open to the public.

The lectures cost Rp.50,000 ( U S $ 3 .7 0 ) , o r R p . 3 0 , 0 0 0 (US$2.75) for students. The lecture has started in September, discussing the cultural heritage in Banda Islands. The upcoming

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lectures will start October 17 with the theme ‘Where Australia Collides with Asia.’ Ian Burnet, who has spent thirty years living and traveling across Indonesia will tell the remarkable story of his journey when following the epic voyages of British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace around the eastern archipelago. On November 21, IHS will host an interactive discussion on the National C apital Integrated Coastal Development and a collaboration project involving Indonesia and the Netherlands that aims to prevent flooding in Jakarta in a session named ‘Giant Seawall: Blessing or Curse?’

The final lecture will be held on December 12, addressing the issue of preserving textiles in Indonesia. Krzystof Musial will be leading the talk, arguing that the people need to work together to preserve textiles, which have been around for centuries. For more information please visit www.heritagejkt.org/activities/ lectures/evening-lectures.

only trade show for marketing technologies and IT Solutions.

BMX attracts attention from marketers and entrepreneurs w ho se arch for m arketing solutions in the digital era. The show will be the market place for marketers and business owners to meet and discuss business with leading services & solution providers. The 10-day trade show is currently being held at JIExpo, in Kemayoran, Jakarta area. For more information, please visit the www.businessmarketingexpo. net.

Jakarta Creative Week 2017 ( J C W ), a week- long event sponsored by PA N ASONIC LUMIX and YUZU TEA, is the fourth year of the event. JCW is an exhibition that accommodates the works of young Indonesian designers and local brands.

JCW will be held this year on 23-26 November 2017 at Fashion Atrium & Mozaic Walk of Kota Kasablanka Mall.

The purpose of the event is to foster a sense of love for local products for the community and to maintain the existence of local creative industries, especially in the field of fashion to grow, and also for business actors can expand market and networking in this industry and to reach a wider market. At JCW2017 will present young and local designers such as; Bikini Sundae, Nouer, Melonmint, HSF Eyewear, and many more who will spoil you with their newest updated collection at a tempting price.

JCW 2017 Fashion Show will also present works from Pua Heritage (Malaysia), Tebanu

by Vero and Ivy Sie Atelier. For more information regarding the event, please visit www. idcreativeworld.com.

BMX (Business Marketing Expo) 2017 20 – 30 November BUSINESS MARKETING EXPO 2017 is Indonesia’s first and

Music

by renowned pianist and a longtime friend of the Maestro, Paolo Andreoli, to celebrate Pavarotti’s life. The concert will include some famous songs, such as Traviata-Brindisi, O Sole Mio, and many more. During the concert, unpublished videos of Pavarotti will be screened. A special part of this recital is an intimate exhibition of memorabilia from Pavarot ti’s musical career.

Gracing this momentous event in Jakarta will be the Director of the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation, who is also the wife of the great performer, Nicoletta Mantovani.

This recital is organized by the Embassy of Italy and Italian Cultural Institute in Jakarta, in collaboration with Ciputra Artpreneur. For more information, please visit http:// www.ciputraartpreneur.com/ upcoming-event/pavarottiforever and purchase your tickets at https://www.loket.com/event/ pavarotti-forever.

The 90's Festival 25 November

Canada Year End Celebration by CALINDO 8 December 2017

Jakarta Creative Week 23 – 26 November

is also provided. Make an early bird booking, and guests will receive a special 15% discount.

Many prizes will be given away for guests of Hotel Santika Premiere Bintaro, including a Grand Prize of 3-days-2-nights stay at The Anvaya Beach Resort Bali, a five-star hotel from Santika Indonesia Hotels & Resorts, valid for two people with return tickets from Jakarta to Bali. For dinner and table reservations, please WhatsApp at +628111468988.

W ith this year's theme of “Breaking the Tradition,” a celebration hosted by CALINDO, you will be getting away: • FROM the round table traditional sit-down settings • TO a cool, happening environment at a hip restaurant.

Your admission price will entitled you to the following: • Go to a cool place with great food and drinks • A meet-and-greet with likeminded “Friends of Canada” and fellow Canadian alumni • To enjoy the year-end festivities approaching • A fun night to remember Stay tuned for more info as Calindo committee is working on this exciting event! For more information, please email info@ canadacentre.org

Just over two decades has passed since the 1990s, the golden era of music, movies, games, food and everything else that was missed in the 90's is ready to be brought back. After the tremendous success of its first and second festival, The 90's Festival, claimed to be one of the biggest nostalgic festivals, is coming to Gambir Expo Kemayoran on the 25th of November. Travel back in time to the 90's at The 90's Festival.

Both international and local musicians will return to fulfill your nostalgic dreams at the festival.

Visit www.the90sfestival.com for more information.

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Bike to the Future: New Year's Celebration 31 December 2017 Preparing in advance for New Year’s celebration will make things more enjoyable and m e m o r a b l e fo r t h e w h o l e family. Hotel Santika Premiere Bintaro understands this and presents an exciting theme “Bike to the Future 2018,” promising a sporty and vintage casual atmosphere. Guests are welcome to bring their own bikes and wear appropriate dress.

The main attraction at Hotel Santika Premiere Bintaro’s New Year’s celebration is a special per formance by Atta, “The Voice” finalist in Indonesia, who will warm up the atmosphere with an exciting performance. A room package with gala dinner

2017 marks the ten-year passing of the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti. Pavarotti was one of the most beloved opera singers, enthralling audiences throughout the world in the latter half of the twentieth century. His lengthy career took him to the world’s most prestigious opera houses and theaters, and his constant activity and dedication made him the undisputed ambassador of “bel canto” and Italian culture on the world stage. With his indefatigable passion for music, he managed to change the face of opera. For over 40 years he attracted an ever-wider public that was new to opera. For the first time in Indonesia, the recital Pavarotti Forever, will bring to life the memory of Pavarotti through his famous arias. Tenors Jenish Ysmanov and Alin Stoica and sopranos Anna Petricevic and Elisa Balbo, will be accompanied

BALI Arts & Culture

SAGA Festival 28 – 29 December Descending upon the “Island of the Gods” for the first time is the SAGA Festival – Bali’s first homegrown, multi-day festival.

SAGA Music Festival, the first locally owned, organized and executed multi-day festival is set to take place in Bali right before New Year’s celebrations. This year’s theme is “The Beginning,” and is filled with world-class entertainment, arts & cultural attractions, a culinary bazaar, and other activities. DJ Snake headlines this year. For more information, please visit www. sagafestival.com and www. rajakarcis.com/show/sagamusic-festival-2017 for ticket purchases.

Djakarta Warehouse Project 15 – 16 December Party goers, dance enthusiasts and urban nightlife junkies; brace yourselves! K ick- of f festivities for the end of the year in Indonesia's metropolitan capital city of Jakarta will again be stormed with spectacular lights, sounds and sensational vibes of urban music fiesta as the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) 2017 is here again to blast its music onstage at the Jakarta International Exhibition Center on 15 – 16 December 2017. Back for its ninth year with even bigger, stronger and louder sounds; DWP 2017 promises to give festival-goers an experience that will certainly kick off early New Year's celebrations. As always, the festival will feature some most prominent names in international and domestic electronic and club music scenes.

Complete with dramatic settings and decorations, this upbeat music fiesta will indulge the audience with a wide range of genres in dance music from electronic, house, progressive, techno, trance, drum and bass, dubstep, and a whole lot more.

Having started in a warehouse, DWP has become Indonesia's biggest annual dance music festival and has expanded across the region. This year, DWP will continue the use of the latest digital technology to enhance party-goers’ experiences and provide an out- of-this-world party. Known the world over for their extravagant over-thetop productions helmed by some of the biggest names in house and techno, this “festival within a festival” is definitely not one to be missed! For more information, please visit www. djakartawarehouse.com.

Tempoe Doeloe: Photographs of Indonesia 15 November – 11 December Artworks at Zibiru in Seminyak, Bali, is proud to present an exhibition of photography by artist Tomomi. Each print comes in editions of 10, signed and numbered in verso. Tomomi represents reality in a timeless way. His photos could be from another era, a time when nature was unspoiled by man. Born in Europe, his work attempts to portray Indonesia in a simple yet unique way by transporting himself into the past and showing the present what we would be missing if society continues developing the way we are. There is a strong sense of meditation in every picture — if humans are present, they’re always looking towards the horizon.

Sometimes a bird passes by; sometimes the moon, with its strong power, orchestrates the swinging movement of the ocean outside, of the oceans inside. It’s a reminder to always respect and worship an infinite power by being present in every moment because that moment when the sun rises above the horizon will pass by very quickly and will never be the same again. For reservations, please send an email to reservations@zibiru. com or visit www.zibiru.com for more information regarding the photography exhibition.

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Toyota Rush 2014 AT S TDL , 1500cc. Rush White with 9k km, perfect condition, one single owner, GPS Audio with rear camera, Luxury wood panel interior, Sports package, tinted windows. Car needs to have IDR 34 m in local taxes to be paid to localise from CD car. Price is negotiable, Address: Jl Diponegoro Menteng, Jakarta, Phone Number: +6281218014800.

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Dog kennel for sale: brown wood, bought from ACE Hardware.

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US brand name Bassett Dining Table with 8 chairs on sale for 7.9 Million Rupiah. Pick up only from Kemang. Please contact +6281213419037 if interested.

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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER… A child with fever in the weekend. It is a very common scenario. What to do when you are in Indonesia (or anywhere else)? A fever is a high temperature. As a general rule, in children a temperature of over 37.5°C (99.5°F) is a fever.

It can be extremely worrying if your child has a high temperature. However, it's very common and often clears up by itself without treatment. This article is written to give you an idea about the causes and how to manage fever.

WHAT CAUSES A HIGH TEMPERATURE? Most fevers are caused by infections or other illnesses. The high body temperature makes it more difficult for the bacteria and viruses that cause infections to survive.

Common causes of fevers include: • Upper respiratory tract infections • Flu • Ear infections • Tonsillitis • Kidney or urinary tract infections • Common childhood illnesses, such as chickenpox • Dengue • Your child's temperature can also be raised after vaccinations, or if they overheat because of clothing or room without AC. WHEN TO SEEK URGENT MEDICAL ADVICE Contact your doctor (GP, Good Practice) urgently if your child: • is under three months old and has a temperature of 38°C (101°F) or above • is between three and six months old and has a temperature of 39°C (102°F) or above You should also see your doctor (GP) if your child has other signs of being unwell, such as persistent vomiting, loss of appetite, floppiness or drowsiness.

If your child seems to be otherwise well – for example, if they're playing, active and attentive – it's unlikely they're seriously ill.

TREATING A FEVER If your child has a fever, it's important to push fluids and to provide plenty of cool water to drink.

Babies should be given plenty of liquids, such as breast milk or formula. Even if your child isn't thirsty, try to get them to drink little and often.

Sponging your child with cool water isn't recommended anymore to reduce a fever.

Antipyretics (medication to reduce the temperature) Children's paracetamol or ibuprofen work as antipyretics, which help to reduce fever, as well as being painkillers. You can't give them both at the same time, but if one doesn't work, you may want to try the other later.

Antipyretics aren't always necessary. If your child isn't distressed by the fever or underlying illness, there's no need to use antipyretics to reduce a fever.

MORE SERIOUS ILLNESSES Sometimes a high temperature in children is associated with more serious illnesses and symptoms, such as: • Breathlessness • Vomiting • Rash • Seizures Possible serious bacterial illnesses include: • Meningitis – infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord • Pneumonia – inflammation of the lung tissue, usually caused by an infection • It's important to remember that potentially serious causes of fever are relatively rare.

If you have any questions it is best to contact your trusted medical practitioner. Find a clinic that you are comfortable with and discuss your concerns, would my advice be.

Dr Steven Graaff,MD,MRCGP, the founder of Good Practice Clinic is a graduate of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Before completing his formal training in General Practice in the UK, he has worked in several hospitals, occupational health and general practice in the Netherlands and the UK. As a medical professional with international experience, Steven decided to start his own clinic – Good Practice, in Jakarta. www.goodpractice.co.id

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