Indonesia Expat - Issue 204

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JA K A R TA • JAVA • BA L I • LO M BO K • K A L I M A N TA N • SU M AT R A • SU L AW E SI • W E S T PA PUA

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Club Med Hokkaido Resorts The Dark Web Why Some Indonesian Women Choose Polygamy

DECEMBER FESTIVE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND A WINTER WONDERLAND ESCAPE IN HOKKAIDO

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! As children start school holidays and you’re left wondering what to do or where to take them, why not a winter ski vacation in Hokkaido?

Writer May Tien recently took a week-long ski holiday at Club Med in two locations in central Hokkaido and came back with much to say regarding her exceptional experience at both resorts. Back in Indonesia, we look at polygamy and safety in the streets of Jakarta from reporting by C2wire, a newly established newswire agency created by the folks over at Content Collision. Kenneth Yeung is back with an expose on the dark web. And if you’re scrambling for things to do or holiday party bookings, we have a special, extended section for Christmas and New Year’s Eve events.

We at Indonesia Expat wish you all the best during the holiday season. Merry Christmas and have a wonderful and safe New Year!

Edo Frese

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Balinese heritage rice at Jataluwih and Subak Malung, near Sayan. He is also a beekeeper.

Volunteers welcome.

In Issue 202, the "Sustainability, Permaculture and Organic Trade in Bali" article in Indonesia Expat printed web links that were incorrectly listed in the text box for purveyors. We apologize for this mistake and would like to provide the correct listings below:

Emas Hitam Indonesia 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 grassroots foundation also operating in Lombok and Timor. Volunteers welcome.

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MEET THE EXPAT Olivier Rula: From Trader to Moderator

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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES

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BUSINESS PROFILE Club Med Resorts in Hokkaido: A Unique Ski and Winter Wonderland Holiday The Entire Family will Love

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LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT The Battle of the Beer

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SCAMS IN THE CITY Delving into the Dark Web

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SNA MEDIA CLUB COLUMN Holistic Education: Going Beyond Academics

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CULTURE Why Some Indonesian Women Choose Polygamy

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WORTHY CAUSES Help Friends for Life with Bali Dynasty Resort

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DUA TANGAN CUKUP Saving the Sumatran Elephants

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Bali Jiwa Online Bali organic suppliers https://www.balijiwa.net Pak Kadek Suastika aka Kadek Alongalong of Pejeng Fresh Vegetables www.facebook.com/PejengFreshVegetables Kadek 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.

I Made Chakra www.facebook.com/chakra.widia Made Chakra is a very knowledgeable organic farmer. He has developed a system of farming

Bayue Denny 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) and offers certified permaculture courses and promotes natural farming.

Tri Wanaprasta www.facebook.com/Wanaprasta Pak Tri Wanaprasta operates a Bali Sustainable Organic Food and Drinks Company.

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Meet the Expat

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

OLIVIER RULA

From Trader to Moderator

If you’ve ever searched online for advice about Indonesia, chances are you have already encountered Olivier Rula, better known as ‘Atlantis’, the administrator of the popular Expat Indo Forum. Meet the French businessman from North Sulawesi, the man behind the distinctive gecko tattoo avatar. status, business licences or any paperwork was simply unavailable. I had to learn quickly. As I learned, I became aware that it would be interesting to share this knowledge with the community.

What was your first enterprise? And what is your business in Indonesia?

I created my first company, a tourism business, when I was a student. Next, I created two companies in the import/ export field. I have never tried to work for someone; my personality wouldn't fit well under the authority of a boss.

My wife and I manage a small company which does many different activities. We have invested in passenger and merchandise transportation, participated in public tenders, traded in various commodities and we supply the local hospitality industry its various food and beverage needs. It keeps me doing what I love and gives me some time for my family and hobbies.

How did you start moderating expat forums?

And why did you start expatindo.org?

By 2008, I'd lived eight years in Indonesia. I had arranged KITAS and naturalization documents for my children, and had registered two businesses. I gladly volunteered to share what I had learned. Through moderating, I gained perspective on expat concerns and how digital communities interact.

BY KENNETH YEUNG Tell us about yourself.

I am 47 years old, married to a lovely Minahasan woman and we have three kids. I landed in Manado 17 years ago, after travelling from China to Indonesia. I was born in France but have spent most of my life abroad, with Manado being the place where I’ve lived the longest.

Your background is in trading. What do you trade?

Goods, services, just about anything. If it can be bought and sold, if it can be created and valued, I am interested.

I got my first trading experience at a young age and it paved the way to becoming what I am now. When I was seven or eight, my school was organizing its annual endof-year party with various ridiculous prizes to be won in a bingo-lottery. Every student had to sell ten bingo cards, each for one franc, and we were rewarded with ten centimes per card sold. I sold all mine and then bought those of my classmates who weren't interested in making the effort to sell them individually. I rang every doorbell in my village to peddle my stuff, then in neighbouring villages, walking kilometres to sell my cards. My young age undoubtedly helped me to win over customers. I ended up selling 39 books of cards, which inspired me to undertake further business. I've never stopped trading since.

How did you gain your expertise in Indonesian law?

I studied Business and, concurrently, Law at a French university. Got a Master’s in each, perhaps the only things I've owned that I didn't try to sell back for a profit.

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Meanwhile, the expat forum I moderated started to feel out of touch, and didn't have the tools to serve the community. So, we decided that the best course of action would be to launch Expat Indo. We first started by setting up forum.expatindo.org last year, using a modern forum software.

The second phase was the launch of www.expatindo.org, to provide accurate information for expats in Indonesia on topics such as law and immigration, lifestyle and everyday practical information. We also expanded into social media by launching our Facebook page, and very recently also on Twitter.

Our endeavour has seen success so far with 15,000 unique monthly visitors, 1,700 followers on Facebook and close to 150 followers on Twitter. Our users have so far posted over 40,000 messages on the board across over 2,700 topics. And we are still growing!

What are the biggest challenges in operating a forum?

Attracting and aggregating quality contributors by maintaining the quality of the forum content.

With forum.expatindo.org we are thankful to already have a strong base of quality contributors who migrated with us, but we consistently look for solutions to attract more knowledgeable expats able to help the community and to keep the forum lively. A forum is a place to learn but also a place to socialize and have fun.

The past year and a half has shown us that we are on the right track, but we are ambitious to go even farther.

We have incredible momentum so far, with an astonishing 2,500 posts submitted per month on average. And despite a general shift away from forums towards Facebook groups, and a decreasing number of expats in Indonesia, Expat Indo is still growing.

Indonesia’s legal system is also moving fast. On current available resources online, we witness how fast information can be outdated, which is sometimes very confusing for users. A few of us in the Moderation Team of forum.expatindo.org are well versed with the legal system here, which means we can quickly publish the latest most accurate information. This is undoubtedly a tough challenge, but one that we intend to meet. The much higher level of flexibility and control we have in the new forum is one of the reasons we created it.

What are the most frequently asked questions about Indonesia?

Many questions are recurrent but I would say that it often revolves around legal red tape. There are also obviously many basic questions by new expats trying to settle in and seeking everything from hard-to-find groceries to furniture stores or ways to meet new friends.

What is most satisfying about running a forum?

Being able to help fellow expats. Honestly, settling here has not always been rosy. I am very happy if I can help any of our users to avoid some of the hassles I had to deal with.

Indonesia’s Electronic Information and Transactions Law makes it a crime to insult people online. Does this worry you?

No, not for myself at least. I have always thought that when something or someone had to be called out for a wrong action, we had a duty to do it. However, if anyone would post anything which might put them at risk, I would inform them. When you are informed, you make your own decision and you accept the consequences.

What has changed most in Indonesia since you arrived in 2000?

People are getting more aware of their rights and I think that changes every aspect of life in Indonesia.

Do you think you will always remain a foreigner?

Or are you contemplating Indonesian citizenship?

I will be an Indonesian citizen at some point in my life.

Certainly soon. I don’t go back to my native country and the next obvious step to me seems to be Indonesian citizenship.

Thank you, and we’ll be seeing you online at forum. expatindo.org and www.expatindo.org!

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Christmas and New Year Festivities Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta This festive season, Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta presents a dazzling celebration throughout December.

The hotel will celebrate the gift of the merry season with stylish festive hampers, wondrous hotel decors, exquisite menu items and privileges for the holidays.

Enjoy a Festive Hi-Tea with all the trimmings available from 3:00pm to 6:00pm from December 5-30.

A Christmas dining series will also take place at SATOO international buffet restaurant and Rosso Italian restaurant on December 24-25. At Rosso, Italian Chef Gianfranco Pirrone will present a scrumptious Italian set-menu that’s perfect for Christmas. A choir will delight guests with Christmas carols and a special appearance by Santa Claus will be made on December 24-25.

ANDREW DEN OUDSTEN GENERAL MANAGER OF SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, JAKARTA (LEFT) AT THE HOTEL’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT

The Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta will have a carnival-themed New Year celebration starting from 8:00pm until midnight, the lobby lounge will have live music, colourful clowns, children’s games and delicious festive New Year’s Eve snacks. B.A.T.S. will feature a lively celebration for the late-night party set from 8:00pm to 3:00am.

Midnight Class band will present energetic live music with their arrangements of hit songs from the past and present. New Year dining will be at SATOO and Rosso, and the culinary team will bring in exquisite ingredients to tantalize during the celebrations.

For more information and reservations, please call (+62) 21 2922 9999, email fbreservation.slj@shangri-la.com for restaurants, reservations.slj@shangri-la.com for rooms or visit www.shangri-la.com/jakarta.

Kristal Hotel Jakarta Enjoy Christmas Brunch Buffet with your lovely family and friends only at Orchid Restaurant on December 25, 2017 from 11:00am to 2:30pm accompanied by Christmas live music and a photo session with Santa Claus.

Your kids can join in games like “Count Candies in Santa's Sock” and get a chance to win a door prize. Rp.325,000++/person and Rp.150,000nett/child. Special offers for KPC holders are available for Rp.325,000nett/person.

AYANA Midplaza Jakarta It’s Jakarta’s time to sparkle in the heart of the city with festive celebrations that begin on December 4 with a traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony and Christmas choir performance in JimBARan Lounge. AYANA takes the stress out of the holiday season with weekend stay, play and dining packages at AYANA Midplaza JAKARTA over Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Starting December 24, gather with friends, family and colleagues at RASA or Scusa Trattoria Grill, as three distinctive events offer all-day dining with sumptuous buffet and set menu options.

A lovely Christmas choir provides heart-warming entertainment beneath a backdrop of twinkling Christmas lights and festive décor.

On Christmas Day, RASA restaurant hosts a memorable buffet dinner brimming with classic holiday dishes, a live carving station and elaborate dessert corner. A stunning five-course set dinner will be presented by AYANA’s culinary team at Scusa. Both events are complemented by a thoughtful Santa Claus themed activity to keep the little ones entertained.

Starting with an elegant New Year’s Eve lunch at RASA, and culminating in the stunning Carnival Gala Buffet in the Grand Ballroom, AYANA in-house guests and visitors are invited to ring in the new year with style from 6:00pm onwards. Guests will enjoy dancing to Anastasia Project Band and a live DJ at 10:30pm.

The countdown after-party begins in AYANA Lobby, with a creative VIP children’s play zone for families.

Touted as the longest meal in the city, RASA welcomes party revelers on January 1 with the longest meal in town stated from 5:30am to 5:00pm all rolled into one enchanting day. For guests who are still in the holiday mood, this spectacular culinary journey can be complemented with a free-flow sparkling package that includes all-you-can-drink beer, cocktails and bubbles.

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Let Kristal Hotel accompany you to celebrate New Year 2018 with your lovely family and friends! Enjoy New Year’s Eve Dinner for two people at Orchid Restaurant. Free entrance to Pirates Carnival poolside and Disco Night Fever at Satu Lagi Bar, also breakfast for two on January 1, 2018.

Special offers for KPC holders starting from Rp.1,750,000nett/room per night. Regular prices starting from Rp.2,011,438nett/room per night.

To book the Christmas Brunch Buffet at Orchid Restaurant or the New Year’s Eve festivities packages, call (+62) 21 750 7050 ext. 625 or just come to Kristal Hotel Jakarta located at Jalan Terogong Raya in West Cilandak.

JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center boasts a first class international standard with 244 modern design guest rooms, friendly and whole-hearted service from our staff. It also offers a first class meeting and convention center facility that can accommodate your special occasion in the Grand Ballroom for 1500 guests and 14 additional breakout meeting rooms featuring natural lighting.

Celebrating New Year's Eve with loved ones is undoubtedly a precious moment. Celebrate your New Year's Eve with our "Night Market (Pasar Malam)" theme, where we provide variants of Indonesian famous snacks as well as Asian and western foods.

Guests will also be accompanied by live music that will enliven your New Year's Eve. Our special packages for New Year’s Eve: New Year’s Eve Dinner: Rp.475,000 nett per person.

This promo is valid on December 31, 2017.

New Year Room Package: Prices start from Rp.2,100,000 nett/room/night in our Deluxe (standard) room for one night (incl. breakfast and dinner for two persons). This promo is valid from December 1-31, 2017.

New Year Stay: For those of you who have purchased the New Year Room Package and plan to stay before or after the New Year's Eve, you can simply add a stay

package. Price starting from Rp.605,000 nett/room/ night for Deluxe room (incl. breakfast for two persons).

Do not miss this best offer! For further information please contact us at (+62) 21 2954 3030 ext. 6205 or email at info@jsluwansa.com

Mandarin Oriental Jakarta Mandarin Oriental Jakarta invites guests to enjoy a memorable festive season with renowned holiday experiences. Indulge in an abundant Christmas feast at one of the hotel’s award-winning restaurants, ring in the New Year at the lively countdown event and celebrate the year-end holiday in town with the special room offer.

Celebrate Christmas with Cinnamon’s festive dishes from around the world, perfect for celebrations with family and loved ones. This holiday season only, the restaurant will be transformed into a magical ‘White Christmas’ wonderland – complemented with a winter chalet in the spirit of authentic and warm Christmas atmosphere. When dining, guests can enjoy a special performance from Christmas Carol and visit from Santa Claus. The ‘White Christmas’ buffet is available on December 24, 2017 for dinner and on December 25, 2017 for lunch; priced at Rp.398,000++ per person. For more information or reservations, kindly contact (+62) 21 2993 8823 or email to mojkt-cinnamon@mohg.com.

Share the joy of Christmas with friends, family and business associates with exquisite hampers from The Mandarin Cake Shop. The festive hampers are available in three options with stylish designs which include traditional Christmas delights ranging from Stolen Bread, Candied Fruit Cake to delightful holiday cookies. The festive hampers are available from 27 November to 31 December 2017. To place orders, please contact (+62) 21 2993 8820 or email to mojkt-cakeshop@mohg.com.

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Lyon presents an abundant Christmas feast with tantalizing and authentic French holiday dishes.

The four-course dinner menu features festive classic highlights such as Home Cured Salmon, Winter Squash Cream Soup and Truffle Roasted Turkey. The semi-buffet brunch concept allows guests to enjoy as many dishes as they like from the a la carte menu in addition to the buffet offerings. Lyon Christmas dining offers are available on 24 and 25 December, priced at Rp.630,000++ per person. For reservations, kindly contact (+62) 21 2993 8824 or email to mojkt-lyon@ mohg.com.

New Year’s Eve at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta guarantees a momentous festivity. For one night only, the hotel will transform into a vibrant night carnival; filled with joyous entertainment, live music and DJ performances. Start the night with a super buffet dining experience, featuring delectable international cuisines ranging from French, Cantonese to flavourful Indonesian traditional dishes. Then ring into 2018 at Azure – the fifth-floor outdoor poolside bar – that provides a prime vantage point to watch spectacular fireworks display from the legendary Welcome Monument. The ‘Night at Carnival’ New Year’s Eve buffet is priced at Rp.998,000++ per person, including access to the New Year’s Eve countdown party. For further information and reservations, please contact (+62) 21 2993 8888 or email to mojkt-dine@mohg.com.

Raffles Jakarta: 130 Years of Christmas Tradition As Raffles celebrates 130 years of festive traditions, take part in the celebrations and enjoy the nostalgic dishes of the season with your family and friends.

Leading up to Christmas indulge in the “12 Days before Christmas” four-course lunch menu with your loved ones starting from December 12-23, 2017 at Rp.450,000++ per person.

Celebrate your Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Brunch Buffet with creations by Executive Chef Matias and his culinary team only at Arts Café by Raffles.

Prices start from Rp.688,000++ per person including Christmas welcome drink, free flow iced tea and chilled juice. Add free flow beer and wine for only Rp.200,000++ per person!

Pullman Jakarta Central Park The festivities begin with exclusive “suitcase” hampers and goodies that are available starting from November to December 2017 at Rp.1,280,000++ per hamper. They are the perfect Christmas gift for families and friends.

Christmas and New Year celebrations wouldn’t be complete without delightful feasts. Pullman Jakarta Central Park will host a Christmas Eve Dinner as well as Christmas Day Brunch and Dinner at Collage All Day Dining. The buffet menu selections range from traditional festive favourites to succulent Western, Asian, Indian cuisines and not to be missed the very best of heavenly sweet selections at the dessert station. Also available is the signature Christmas cake Buche de Noel at Rp.288,000++ and mulled wine at Rp.140,000++ starting in December.

Lead up to the year-end countdown with a dinner full of delectable menu selections exclusively presented at Collage All Day Dining, accompanied by live music performance and followed by a party at BUNK Lobby Lounge with DJ performance and exquisite drink offers.

Christmas buffet prices start from Rp.338,000++ per person, while the year-end dinner is Rp.648,000++ per person. New Year’s Brunch is Rp.428,000++ per person. Reservations are highly recommended.

For reservations: Collage All Day Dining (+62 21 29 207 777 / H7536-FB6@accor.com) BUNK Lobby Lounge (+62 21 29 200 088 / H7536-FB2@accor.com)

Grandkemang Jakarta Our Festive Season packages offering will make your year-end holiday sparkle to embrace the New Year 2018. With so many offerings and holiday cheer, you’ll want to make your bookings early! Grandkemang Jakarta offers some of the best rates in town. For reservation and information, please contact (+62) 21 719 4121 or email online@gk.mesahotelsandresorts.com.

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Christmas and New Year Festivities Movenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali This festive season, gather your loved ones and celebrate in style at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali! Throughout December, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali will be counting down to Christmas with a series of special seasonal events for the whole family, including festive dining experiences.

Christmas officially starts at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali on December 15 with the lighting of the hotel’s Christmas tree. Taking place at the Katha Lounge, this festive occasion is free to enter for all guests, with complimentary eggnog, Christmas cocktails and fun activities for kids. The event will be serenaded by the children’s choir from Yayasan Dria Riba orphanage in Jimbaran, and Santa Claus will also be making a special guest appearance!

Anarasa Restaurant will host two delectable Christmas Eve buffets. Available for brunch (12pm to 4pm) and dinner (6.30pm to 11pm), these fantastic feasts will feature festive dishes including roast turkey with all the trimmings, grilled seafood and other international delicacies, accompanied by an acoustic band. Special prize draws will also be held, giving diners the chance to win free nights at the hotel or dining experiences.

On Christmas Day, a "Family Christmas Brunch" will be hosted at Anarasa Restaurant from 12pm until 4pm. Bring joy and merriment to your loved ones with a full selection of festive treats, plus a sushi and sashimi bar, seafood platters and a PeruvianJapanese corner. Lucky draws will also be held.

And of course, Santa will be taking time out of his busy schedule on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to meet children all around the resort and create magical memories to treasure forever.

Christmas cheer then returns to the Anarasa Restaurant on December 26 with a special "Best of Boxing Day in Bali" barbecue buffet. Running from 6.30pm to 11pm, this evening dinner will include a mouth-watering selection of grilled meats and seafood, including lobster, crab, lamb chops and pork ribs.

The seasonal celebrations then continue on December 31, 2017 as Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali welcomes the New Year in style! The "Eclectic Balinese Party" at Anarasa Restaurant features a lavish gala dinner with an international menu and traditional Balinese dance performances. A special live band will also be performing popular hits and eclectic tunes to accompany you into the New Year.

Alternatively, Above Eleven will be hosting a "Bring Back the 80s" New Year’s Eve party! Put on your best retro disco clothes and celebrate the first sunset of 2018 on the rooftop, with special prices on drinks and complimentary tapas and canapés! From 10pm until 2am, this glittering year-end party includes a spectacular six-course set dinner followed by a rooftop coundown disco, including guest DJs, as we say goodbye to 2017 an look forward to a happy and prosperous 2018.

Finally on January 1, 2018, families and friends can gather together and greet the New Year with a special "Hawker’s BBQ Brunch" or "Street Barbecue Dinner".

Other special children’s events and activites will take place all through the festive season, including a gingerbread man decorating class, a Christmas Eve party at the Meera Kid’s Club, marshmallow and chocolate blanket making, sushi making, and much more!

For more information and to book any of these fantastic festive events and experiences, please contact resort.bali.rest-resv@movenpick.com and (+62) 361 4725 777or visit www.movenpick.com/ jimbaran-bali.

Keraton at The Plaza The Keraton at The Plaza is offering special holiday delights to all who want to experience one of the best Christmas and New Year’s packages in Jakarta. From High Tea to Christmas brunches and dinner buffets, The Keraton has it all. In addition to their fantastic restaurant offerings, The Keraton culinary team is offering holiday pastries and cakes and an incredible New Year’s Eve package that will kick off your 2018 in style in the heart of the city. For further information or reservations, please contact us at (+62) 21 5030 2993 or email bengawan.keratonattheplaza@ luxurycollection.com.

The Sultan Hotel Jakarta

Discover the warmth of Christmas during a staycation over the Christmas period of December 22-29.

Overnight stay from Rp.1,000,000 nett per room per night includes breakfast for two persons at Lagoon Cafe, a sweet treat of Christmas Cookies upon checkin and take advantage by booking minimum three rooms to get 10 percent off. Reserve now by calling (+62) 21 5789 1001 or email at reservation@ sultanjakarta.com

Pullman Jakarta Located in the heart of Jakarta, Pullman Jakarta Indonesia is an ideal location for celebrating your unforgettable festive season. In keeping with the Christmas spirit guests will be surrounded by a San Francisco theme, including the replica of an actualsize cable car covered by gingerbread curated by the Pullman culinary team. A giant Christmas tree beautifully covered by LED lights in the centre of the lobby area brings the most festive spirit to everyone in the hotel. Many special holiday surprises in store!

For more information and reservation, please contact (+62) 21 3192 1111 or H8491@accor.com.

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“Festive Desk” on 021-5789 2017 or email at fb.host@ sultanjakarta.com.

Share the joy of Christmas with a wide selection of delicacies including macaroons, chocolate cookies and chocolate praline, banana bread and ginger cookies. Also, a joyous Christmas showcases an array of delectable traditional delights at Lagoon Café with a live band at a special price of Rp.450,000 nett per person. Book your seat now by calling our

Guests can usher in the New Year in all its grandeur with staycation packages, dining offers and live musical performances at all day dining restaurant Lagoon Cafe. Enjoy an indulgent and festive celebration while raising a toast to the New Year at The Lagoon Café Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta for only Rp.2,350,000 nett includes gala dinner in Lagoon Garden for two guests with live entertainment, lucky draw and breakfast for two guests next morning. For more information and reservations, please contact (+62) 21 5789 2017/1001 or email to reservation@ sultanjakarta.com | fb.host@sultanjakarta.com or visit our website www.sultanjakarta.com

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Business Profile Club Med Resorts in Hokkaido

A Unique Ski and Winter Wonderland Holiday The Entire Family will Love Ever wonder what it’s like to experience an all-inclusive resort vacation in one of the world’s top-rated ski destinations? Writer May Tien places another tick on her bucket list and visits Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, and recounts her incredible stay at not one, but two of the best ski resorts the country has on offer.

package like transportation to and from the two local airports, but some Indonesian travel agents can assist in pre-booking airfare and ground transportation.

Accommodations

Club Med Sahoro is the more established property with comfortable tatami rooms. Tatami is the traditional Japanese-style woven straw mats that are used in a very ritualized and systematic manner; people sit on them to dine, lounge and sleep. There are traditional sliding paper walls that also help separate space in the deluxe rooms.

As one can imagine, many of the rooms are designed for families or groups so our deluxe room could sleep up to four people. There are larger suites for larger families as well as smaller rooms for couples. The usual amenities are available with a mini refrigerator filled with drinks, snacks, coffee and tea supplies, and even light meals like Cup o’ Noodles (all of which are complementary as they are part of your complete vacation package). The room had a generous feel to it with a large vanity, separate commode* and a shockingly full basket of toiletries in case you left an essential behind. All items were replenished daily by the housekeeping staff.

At Club Med Tomamu, the elements of design were akin to the four seasons in Japan. It is a thoroughly modern interpretation by the French architect and designer Jean Philippe Nuel. It’s a glamorous property with amazing mountain and resort views. The rooms are comfortable and inviting, and our deluxe room had a moving curtain that helped separate sleeping quarters between the adults and child. We could see the gondola slowly climbing and descending from our window and skiers departing in the morning on their daily jaunt to the lifts. We checked in on their very first day of operations so we got to experience the facilities as new.

KING CRAB LEGS SERVED AT ITARA RESTAURANT AT CLUB MED TOMAMU

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lub Med used to have a reputation for offering an exclusive, luxurious, playground-for-the-rich resort vacation. When I reminisce back to the 80’s, any mention of a Club Med vacation conjured up visions of gently-swaying palm trees littered across impeccable white sand beaches with the turquoise Caribbean waters slowly sloshing beyond the horizon.

Nubile, gym-toned bodies played beach volleyball during the days and danced winding conga lines after gourmet seafood buffet dinners in the evenings.

Fast forward a few decades later and although much has changed with this upscale resort brand the same exclusive qualities have remained and can still be seen and felt, but a stay at Club Med ensures that the all-inclusive holiday is a true delight for each member of the family lucky enough to experience it at one of their 70-plus properties around the world.

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To be fair, I had some doubts whether I would enjoy an all-inclusive holiday.

We are a family accustomed to doing researching where the best meals are found and making many, many long lists of things to do before striking out on a journey somewhere new. In fact, this past April we spent a month careening through Western Europe with a threeyear-old and my elderly mother in tow staying in apartments rented through Airbnb and eating at open-air markets.

I am, for lack of a better word, the decision-maker in my household when it comes to vacations and I like my position of power.

Surprisingly, I let go of the clutch and relinquished some control relatively quickly once I realized what kind of holiday Club Med offered for me and my family. Once we decided on a week skiing in scenic Hokkaido, the rest of our holiday was like a slice of well-crafted vanilla cake with extra fluffy, white icing to enjoy.

The All-Inclusive Vacation Package

Booking is easy since the website www.clubmed.co.id contains every Club Med property from around the world. In Hokkaido, there are two resorts located at the base of each of their respective mountains, Mount Sahoro and Mount Tomamu. A few quick and easy clicks of the button and you’re on your way to the easiest holiday you’ve ever booked.

The all-inclusive package at both resorts contains accommodations, gourmet meals, an open bar (my husband raised his eyebrows in anticipation for this one), kids’ clubs and entertainment for children ages 4-17, basic ski and snowboard rental equipment and lessons at all levels, non-ski related daytime and nighttime activities and live entertainment.

There are a few options you can include on top of your all-inclusive vacation

* About the commodes. There is nothing more delightful than a computerized, Japanese commode.

The ones in Sahoro and Tomamu are top-of-the-line. I’ll just leave it at that for you to experience it on your own.

Children’s Activities

I was very worried about what to do with my four-year old daughter when we decided to go skiing. She is right on the cusp of being able to grasp difficult extracurricular activities and her coordination is still not perfect.

We also worried about leaving her with strangers.

However, as I read more about the kids’ clubs and their experience dealing with young children, I became much more relaxed. Here in Indonesia, we often worry about finding the best childcare or nanny on holiday… we oftentimes even bring our own staff from home to give our children a familiar face to see when we run off to do our own activities.

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

fluffier and lighter, much less packed and icy than other parts of the world.

If there’s fresh snow on the ground, you are ensured a great day on the slopes. One of the longest runs I’ve encountered is situated at Mount Tomamu. The lifts have covers to keep skiers warmer on the ascent as well, and there is a gondola that takes sightseers up to the top of the peak.

Snowboarders abound, but if neither of these two activities are in your top two there is always swimming, yoga, fireside reading, spa services, snow trekking and hiking to do in the winter.

Food and Restaurants CHILDREN'S PLAY ROOM AT CLUB MED TOMAMU

There’s no need for that at all at a Club Med. They hire trained professionals with varying degrees of experience with children to play, attend to needs, and facilitate activities with kids.

Parents have peace of mind when they leave their children with the staff at kids’ clubs. My daughter attempted her first ski lesson with a group of four qualified instructors and two attendants from the children’s club.

She enjoyed sliding down the very gentle slope with an instructor by her side and is now declaring her newfound ability to “ski down a mountain” to anyone who will listen.

The kids’ clubs are distinguished through age groups. Petit Club Med is geared towards toddlers ages 2-3, the Mini Club Med is for children ages 4-10, and the Passworld Club Med is for teenagers ages 11-17. Numerous activities are made available to each age group like puppet shows, arts and crafts, dancing, performances and much more. These activities change daily so that the children are not bored during the week. And, of course, nap time is allocated for the very little ones who still need it.

At Club Med Tomamu and Sahoro there are rooms filled with toys, puzzles, ping pong tables and games galore. Snacks, mealtimes and breaks are coordinated into the schedule so that your little one won’t get fussy. We dropped off our daughter from 9:30am and picked her up at 5:00pm. She easily made friends with other children who were in her age group and also knew most of the Mini Club staff by name by the end of the first day.

The best thing? All kids’ clubs are complementary as part of the allinclusive package except for the Petit Club Med, for which additional charges do apply. Many of their staff members have had experience working with children in some capacity, and they speak an incredible array of languages.

On our visit, we had kids’ club helpers who spoke English, German, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian, Taiwanese and Korean.

Adult Activities

As much as I wanted to ski most days, I was also very excited about the prospect of aprés ski activities such as sitting in the Canadian bath and the Japanese onsen at the resorts. For those who don’t know, a Canadian bath is a Jacuzzi set outside in the snow.

One must endure a few seconds of icycold temperatures to get in and out of the tub, but once in… it feels like pure heaven.

The slopes at Sahoro and Tomamu are very kind to the beginner skier. My husband took advantage of the lessons to brush up on basic skills, but as I have enjoyed skiing since childhood I went straight to the intermediate runs. The ski and snowboarding school is run like a well-oiled machine and some of the instructors have been teaching for at least a few years. One Frenchman had been around for 20 years as an instructor and his experience in teaching was exceptional by all accounts of the students who were in his group.

The snow in Hokkaido is spectacular.

It’s drier weather there so snow is

TUNA SASHIMI AT ITARA RESTAURANT IN CLUB MED TOMAMU

Mealtimes are incredible. Every meal is as if one spent time at a posh, luxury hotel, Sunday brunch with drinks packages. And unlike most all-you-caneat buffet meals, the ones at Club Med Hokkaido were truly amazing using locally sourced, premium ingredients like Hokkaido rice, wagyu beef, fresh seafood and Japanese beer and sake.

Most of the time, I opted for local delicacies like sashimi and amazing Japanese stews and grilled local fish.

However, I had a plated, curried lamb chop with roasted sweet potato mash that was so good, I went for a second helping. There was Chinese, Korean, Western, French, fusion and a great variety of healthy options for those on special diets. Solid bagels with cream cheese and fresh lox, Japanese breakfast fixings of steamed rice with pickles and miso soup, a dessert section that had everything from flan to opera cake. And if one ever went hungry outside of scheduled mealtimes, there are always nibbles and hot food available at the bars.

The premium restaurants are an extra charge and well-worth an investigation, but as we were very happy with the buffet we never actually got around to dining there. At the bars, we enjoyed cocktails and wine. The children received fresh juices and lots of attention. Top-shelf alcohol is extra, but much of the well liquor did just fine with internationally recognized brands.

Entertainment

When in Japan, do as the Japanese do and karaoke? Almost. There was one night when I almost jumped on stage, but I preferred to maintain my status as an audience member intact. Not enough sake in the world, perhaps.

However, on another evening the circus performance gave me a genuine shock

SKI INSTRUCTION WALL AT CLUB MED SAHORO

considering the one doing the highwire act and swinging from the rafters was none other than the general manager of the resort!

In fact, most of the evening entertainment performers are your ski instructors or your friendly bartenders and receptionist; it’s one of the key dividing points between other luxury resorts and Club Med, which leads me to the last point….

Staff and Guest Relations

I love the staff at Club Med. It’s a truly exceptional client experience they’ve created with a secret language on top of that. As a guest, you’re called a “gracious member” or GM. Your ski instructor or kids’ club staffer is a “gracious organizer” or GO. The general manager is the “chef de village” or village chief. It’s incredible how many of these Club Med employees stay on to work from season to season, and at different Club Meds around the world. They lead your activities and conduct all the administrative duties necessary to ensure your stay goes smoothly.

Most of them memorize your name by the second day and know what your preferences are in terms of skiing, where to sit for meals, and what to drink at the bar.

At Club Med, the GOs sit and dine with you. They stop you in the halls to chat or have a drink with you at the bar. So, if you had trouble understanding why you couldn’t stop on your skis or why you can’t turn, the opportunity to ask your ski instructor is always present.

We met the loveliest people from all over the world. There was a speech therapist from Ireland, a professional ski instructor who loves living in Japan from Scotland, a Taiwanese childcare provider who doubles as interpreter between Chinese/Japanese/English speaking children. We even met the nicest African-Japanese porter who was raised in Tokyo and decided to make a career in hospitality in Hokkaido. Club Med takes care of their employees and it shows in their exuberance in their work.

I feel like we were let in on a great secret after travelling to these Club Med resorts in Hokkaido. If you’re looking for an exceptional and hasslefree winter getaway, this is it.

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THE BATTLE OF THE BEER

BY EAMONN SADLER

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t was Christmas Eve 1984 and – like I still do every year – I was running around the shops at the last minute desperately trying to find gifts for my family that might loosely be described as “thoughtful.” As I was about to head home, mission kind of accomplished, I remembered that some friends were coming round later that night for a small party at my place and I needed to get some beer before the shops sold out (as they often do on one of the biggest party nights of the year). I hurried to the nearest supermarket and headed hopefully towards the booze section. There, on the floor, was a case of 24 cans of beer, obviously the last of a stack that had been snapped up by more organized party planners. Through the bustling crowd of fellow last-minute shoppers I could see another bloke on the opposite side of the case with similar desperation in his eyes. We looked at each other, then at the case of beer, then back at each other. It was on.

We both sprang towards the case of beer, pushing women and children aside and knocking old folk to the ground, desperately racing towards the prize. He reached the target slightly ahead of me and lunged towards it, body bent over with arms outstretched, but I outsmarted him by kicking it away from his grasp at the last second. He stumbled forward and crashed noisily into a rack of Walkers crisps as I scooped up the still-sliding case of beer without breaking my stride and made good my escape. I hurried to the check-out with the booty under my arm, fully expecting a neck-high rugby tackle at any second, but it never came. I paid and headed home to prepare for the night’s festivities, eager to tell my friends the story of the “battle of the beer.”

That night my friends arrived and I broke open the case of beer for which I had so heroically risked my life earlier that day.

As we drank and got more and more rosy-cheeked, I told the story of how I had fought for and won our refreshment for the evening. We laughed heartily and slapped our thighs, tears rolling down our faces as we imagined the plight of the poor soul who had left the supermarket bruised and empty handed, while our cups were running over. I may have slightly exaggerated the scale of his impact with the rack of Walker’s crisps, but it was only for comic effect. “Poor sod! He must be having a miserable Christmas Eve!” someone said with no attempt at all to sound sympathetic.

A jolly time was being had by one and all as we made our Christmas truly merry.

Then suddenly my friend John shouted aloud “Wait a minute!” and the room fell silent. He was holding up one of the cans and inspecting it closely. “This shit is alcohol free!”

It was. In my haste I had failed to check before I paid. Everyone was instantly sober and I had gone from hero to zero. We were forced to trudge to the pub in freezing temperatures and my friends spent the entire evening and most of the next couple of weeks checking if everything I touched or spoke about was really what I said it was.

If I said something as simple as “I had fish and chips last night” the response would be “You sure it was a real fish?” It was entirely my own fault.

I wonder to this day if my adversary in the battle for the last case of beer had known that it was alcohol free and realized that I didn’t know. If he did, he definitely had the last laugh.

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Scams in the City

Delving into the Dark Web Is Indonesia’s anti-porn drive driving netizens toward the dark web?

And is the dark web as dangerous as scaremongers suggest?

BY KENNETH YEUNG

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uch has been written in Indonesia about the ‘deep web’ and the ‘dark web’ – much of it ill-informed scaremongering. Typical of this is an article headlined “5 Risks of Entering the Internet World’s Dark Side, the Deep Web”. First, it warns, the deep web is crawling with “super viruses”.

Second, your data could be stolen if you visit the dark web. Third, “exploring the deep web is a crime because it is just for criminal sites” and users are being monitored by law enforcement agencies.

Fourth, there are live-streaming murder videos that will traumatize viewers.

Fifth, first-time visitors will likely suffer psychiatric disorders after viewing murder and torture videos.

So-called “Red Room” sites, where users pay vast sums to watch live-streaming rapes and murders, are likely an urban myth. There have been cases where foreign nationals were involved in the livestreaming of sexual abuse of children in the Philippines, but this was not done via the dark web.

corporate databases, and sites with deliberately limited accessibility.

How big is the deep web? Its size can’t be measured but various experts say it is about 500 times larger than the surface web and represents 90 percent of internet content.

Others say the deep web’s size is grossly exaggerated.

The dark web refers to a very small section of the deep web that involves anonymity services through encrypted search engines and overlay networks. These allow users to surf the internet and host websites anonymously, and share files without being monitored. Naturally, this level of privacy appeals to criminals involved in black markets, child pornography, hacking, terrorism and fraud. But anonymity services are also used by political activists, dissidents, whistleblowers and people in countries where mainstream sites are blocked. Even Facebook has been operating since 2014 a version of its site on the dark web to prevent prying government eyes.

download and install. It’s not illegal to use Tor in Indonesia, provided you don’t use it for criminal purposes. It is a crime in Indonesia to encourage others to break the law, so this article should in no way be construed as guidance.

Date-Rape Drugs There is some confusion between the terms deep web and dark web. Most of us use only the so-called surface web, browsing content that can be found via search engines. This is the information that is being constantly monitored by governments. Yet there is much more data stored and shared online, but it is less accessible.

The analogy of an iceberg is often used to describe the surface web and deep web: only the tip is visible from the surface, the vast majority lies hidden beneath. Deep web content includes password-protected data, online banking, paywall-protected subscription services, government and

In Indonesia, the dark web is not a huge issue, as the surface web and smartphone apps are still favoured by most local cyber-criminals. You don’t need to surf the dark web to find bad stuff. For example, there are dozens of Indonesian sites selling date-rape drugs. A typical spiel goes like, “Rohypnol pills have very powerful properties and can be used to drug a woman targeted for rape or for other crimes, but our intention in selling this sleeping pill is not for that purpose, but to make it easier for you to sleep.”

Another site offers chloroform, stating it “can be used for rape” and causes

memory loss in the victim. A similar site, offering 250 ml bottles of chloroform for Rp.450,000, states “this anaesthetic is often misused by criminals who want to rob, kidnap or rape a target by first anesthetizing them”.

Police and the Ministry of Communication and Informatics are not blocking these sites or arresting their operators, so there’s no need for the culprits to use the dark web.

Tor: The Dark World?

We live in an age of digital technology addiction, potentially sharing all our data with governments. Where we live, what we buy, where we travel, what we watch, what we write. One of the leading forms of free software for ‘anonymous’ internet browsing is Tor, which was originally called The Onion Router. It’s easy to

Downloading Tor does not mean you can suddenly start surfing the web with anonymity. If you don’t want governments snooping on your online activities, you will also need to use a trusted virtual private network (VPN) service so you can go online with a different IP (internet protocol) address to hide your location.

A VPN will cost about US$10 per month.

But even then, there is no such thing as completely anonymous browsing, as every service you use and every site you visit will store at least one piece of information to distinguish users, so devoted cybersurveillance cops should eventually be able to piece together information to track you down. All you can do is increase your online privacy and security, reducing the risk of being monitored. You could also consider encrypting your hard drive and cloud storage to protect your data.

One of the most nefarious Tor web-hosting services was Freedom Hosting, which specialized in child porn. It was attacked by the Anonymous collective of hackers in 2011 and its owner was arrested in Ireland in 2013, and is facing extradition to the United States. Similarly, Anonymous earlier this year took down 20 percent of Freedom Hosting II for featuring child porn.

The most notorious dark web site was the Silk Road, which from 2011 offered a black market for all manner of illicit goods and services. It was shut down in 2013 and its American owner was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2015 without possibility of parole.

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Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

“They say the dark web is a beacon of hope in countries where governments crack down on free speech.” wearing a helmet, consuming unhealthy food or being exposed to toxic levels of air pollution. And don’t mention rising religious radicalism or the sexist national culture of catcalling.

If you browse Tor for the ‘Hidden Wiki’ you can find links to sites offering all sorts of illegal services. Many of these sites are unsophisticated in design and are often down. Virtually all require payment in Bitcoin – which Indonesia is considering banning.

Supporters of the dark web claim the level of illicit activity is dwarfed by the amount of sites offering similar content on the surface web. They say the dark web is a beacon of hope in countries where governments crack down on free speech.

Also, many advances in internet technology and security stem from taboo activities.

Early porn sites facilitated the development of streaming videos and online credit card payments. Likewise, black market sites fostered growth of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Save the Children At a recent education seminar in Jakarta, the speaker was lauding the innovative teaching methods and vocational schools of Finland and Denmark. Next, he switched to the “two biggest threats” facing Indonesian children today: internet pornography and drugs.

No one told him that Denmark was the first country in the world to legalize pornography and does not criminalize drug use, while Finland bans only child porn and has a maximum penalty of six months’ jail for drug use.

Online porn is officially one of the greatest dangers to Indonesia. Forget about children smoking, riding motorbikes without

Sadly, there have been many cases of child-on-child sex abuse in Indonesia.

Perpetrators have said they were inspired after viewing pornography or they had also previously suffered abuse. Most cases of child sex abuse, however, involve a family member or a close person, such as a teacher.

Parents and schools should not rely on the government to “save” kids from online porn.

Instead, they should provide education about sexuality, respect and appropriate behaviour, as well as the risks of sexual and online activity. Parents worried about children losing their innocence to internet porn can restrict smartphone use and ban computers from bedrooms or add a password to home wifi connections.

Since the passing of the Pornography Law in 2008, the Indonesian government has been fighting a losing battle to prevent netizens from accessing online smut. The primary targets are mainstream adult entertainment sites, such as PornHub, LiveJasmin, XVideos, xHamster and thousands of similar portals.

deterrent to those who can reap up to Rp.8 billion per month by acting as agents for multiple sites.

One of the biggest gambling sites with an Indonesian interface is called sportsbobet. com. It has a helpful step-by-step guide: 1 - Register, 2 - Deposit, 3 - Play and Win, 4 - Take Your Winnings. The Communication and Informatics Ministry needs to up its game to block this sort of nonsense, as well as local child porn sites, if it is serious about protecting netizens.

Those sites tend to have strict rules, banning content that depicts actual child porn, rape, snuff (murder or suicide), torture, death, violence, incest, racial slurs

and hate speech. When conventional adult sites are blocked, some netizens – young and old – end up ‘stumbling upon’ lesser known sites that don’t tightly monitor content, showing the sort of videos that should be outlawed.

The government has blocked about 800,000 websites, most of them for providing pornography and gambling, and a handful for propagating religious extremism and fake news. But almost as soon as a site is blocked, there is another to replace it. Using a regular Indonesian internet service provider, many porn sites can be found and accessed via a Google search, even some appearing to offer child sex abuse videos.

A search for situs judi (gambling site) yields thousands of results. Gambling sites offer all sorts of online betting, from the outcome of European soccer games to horse racing, poker, baccarat, dominoes, slot machines, roulette, blackjack and lotteries.

Typically, Indonesian agents running these sites retain about 30 percent of profits, while the remainder goes to bosses abroad.

The penalty for running a gambling site is five years in jail, perhaps an insufficient

One casualty of the government’s anti-porn push is the world’s eighth most popular site, reddit.com, which provides discussion forums on a broad range of topics and breaking news. The Indonesian “subreddit” is one of the most intelligent and insightful forums concerning Indonesia (admittedly, that’s not saying much), but the entire site is blocked because some corners of reddit contain links to porn.

Indonesia was in 2012 ranked third on a list of countries that access the most porn.

These days it doesn’t show up in the top ten, mainly because the lists are made by mainstream porn sites, now blocked. But that doesn’t mean Indonesians are viewing less porn. One of the most common sources of porn is Twitter, and Indonesia ranks among the top five countries for use of the micro-blogging service.

If the government does crack down harder on Twitter and Google, leading to blanket bans of any sex-related content, Indonesians could end up in the dark net, but it is more likely the mainstream net and online apps will continue to cater to the twisted whims of the masses.

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SNA Media Club Column Holistic Education

Going Beyond Academics

Foreword by Joel Grant, Operations Manager of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation Not all learning happens in the classroom. In today's global context, it is evident that in order to become the best possible versions of themselves, young people must develop the necessary life skills needed to face life's increasingly complex issues with resilience and determination.

Brian Giovanni Halim Aged 14 Don’t live life as it is meant to be lived. Change its course through harsh conditions to see the wonders of life. I honestly cannot remember when I first read these words, but they are ingrained within my thoughts.

I am actively involved in school life and doing the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is one of the most enriching elements for myself. I have to admit that I am very excited in doing physical activities since I love sports such as basketball, swimming and gym. However, I was never really compelled to do any service in my community.

This all changed when I realized I could follow my passion and use my skills when I am also helping others.

I had the opportunity to join a basketball coaching programme at my school. After volunteering for the award, I became more involved in the community, teaching youngsters on the basketball court and making new friends.

I became a lot more confident and strove to be a better coach day by day. Also, it was great to see the players improve their basketball skills along with their attitude. Nowadays, I can tell stories and give them advice about not only being a better basketball player, but also about being a better child for their parents.

For myself, the award was a learning journey out of the classroom, which taught me the values and qualities to become an impactful human being.

I believe the activities you follow might provide you with motivation and incentive to participate in many new experiences. Most of all, as young people, we have the opportunity to discover many first-hand experiences that can help us to make important choices in our future.

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award equips young people for life. It is the world’s leading youth achievement award. In 2016 more than 1.3 million young people around the world took part in the award, in over 130 countries and territories.

Since its launch 60 years ago, the foundation has inspired millions of young people to transform their lives. By creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, get physically active, provide service and experience adventure, the award can play a critical role in development outside the classroom. It also allows their achievement to be consistently recognized worldwide, giving young people unique international accreditation through their experiences.

Neha Nihad Shinde Aged 15 About a year ago, I proudly volunteered for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. I have completed my Bronze Award and I am currently onto my silver. I had no idea that doing my International Award would be one of the best experiences in my life. Throughout my journey, I have done a variety of things that are out of my comfort zone and therefore challenged me to strive for the best. I've also met new people and developed life skills. My accomplishments through obtaining the award provide an opportunity for self-reflection since I have to upload progression logs and my reflections as evidence for its completion.

Recently, I began scuba diving for physical recreation. Frankly, it is something I never thought I would do. However, I have overcome my fears and built confidence and courage from trying an activity that previously seemed terrifying. Scuba diving is not merely a sport; it is a breath-taking experience where I indulge in a whole new world, and my horizon is broader than ever. To be submerged in a completely different environment is exciting, and new experiences like this give me a sense of myself and the career path I aspire to take in the future. “Can I be an astronaut?” I ask myself, a question I would never have asked before. The award is definitely a life-changing opportunity that has shaped me, and is a golden ticket to a bright future.

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is transforming individuals, communities and societies around the world. Young people who become engaged in achieving the award are more confident and resilient, and develop skills in areas such as communication, problem solving and leadership. This in turn impacts on their communities with improvements in areas including employability, health and well-being, and educational attainment.

As a product of the award myself and having witnessed the substantial impact it has on young people's lives from different cultures all around the world, I am a firm believer in its framework for young people to achieve their full potential. Here are some of the participants from Singapore National Academy in Surabaya.

Wilson Wongosari Aged 15 For extracurricular activities, most schools usually have a few options with nothing quite exciting. However, on a particular chance, my school introduced the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. My initial thought was, “Well, it is an opportunity, so why not just take it?!”

Along the journey for the first bronze level, I found myself learning a lot; in particular, the “Adventurous Journey” section. At first, I thought it was just the normal boring camp that most schools provide, but it turned out to be so much more. Having set off for more than four journeys, there is also training and a practice before the actual qualifying one. We came across different challenges that the team needed to overcome. You learn to survive in the wild, sleep in and set up tents while walking more than 15 kilometres with full hiking gear to defy the storms and cold of the mountainous region.

There was one case where one of my hiking teammates dealt with torrential rain crossing the “Sea of Sands” at Mount Bromo. I learnt a lot about myself and my friends that day!

In the end, it is more than just about surviving.

It embeds leadership and cooperation as a group, so that’s why I’d recommend it to youngsters like myself.

Ubud’s First International Indigenous Film Festival Bali’s first ever International Indigenous Film Festival will take place on January 26–29, 2018 at Paradiso Theatre in Ubud, Bali.

“You learn to survive in the wild, sleep in and set up tents while walking more than 15 kilometres with full hiking gear to defy the storms and cold of the mountainous region.”

Keelie Gunawan Aged 17 I can still remember the day I first enrolled for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award since I was thrilled to have the diary with me. I have completed my bronze and silver levels, and I am currently working on the gold award.

My prime reason for getting enrolled in the award was to figure out what my real passions are. I didn’t really think that it would be something I may be doing for my future. However, I can proudly say that with the help of following the award, I’ve gotten closer to my future major in university from real experiences.

The various aspects of the award have unleashed the potential in me. The skills section, which I am so thankful to have done, has been working in a radio station as an announcer at DJFM, airing once a week for three hours on a Saturday.

Working on my own has taught me the value of being independent and I have gained an awareness of the hardships of life while the challenges posed at every step have helped me change my habit of complaining.

Also, most importantly, it has helped me a lot as I am focusing on my career path. I’ve enjoyed every step of the way since taking the microphone, the interviews and meetings with public figures such as Mr. Jordon Clarkson, a professional NBA player from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Overall, from time management to holistic development, the award has made me a completely new person and with regards to my future, has helped me excel at broadcasting which I am passionate about.

In partnership with Handcrafted Films, If Not Us Then Who and INFIS; the first ever International Indigenous Film Festival in Bali will showcase a series of outstanding indigenous films. These films highlight the struggles that indigenous people face in Indonesia and around the world and communicate the wisdom and knowledge of the first nations people. The festival also brings filmmakers, producers and directors together in a sharing of their projects and an opportunity for a Q&A so the audience can explore with more depth the messages contained in the films.

Young indigenous filmmakers in Indonesia need support, and profits from this festival go back to helping the youth with their vision and commitment to tell their stories as they come up with solutions to present issues that will benefit local communities throughout Indonesia.

On Friday, January 26 at 7:00pm, the official opening ceremonies of the International Indigenous Film Festival will commence with a dance performance by traditional Dayak dancers, and two specially selected feature films.

The three-day festival features a series of talks, and question-and-answer sessions of selected films with the directors and producers. Most films are full length (minimum one hour) features, with a showing of short films on Saturday, January 27. The shorts are a maximum 20 minutes per film.

On Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28, films will run from 11:00am to 10:00pm.

On Monday, January 29, a workshop for young activist filmmakers will be presented entitled: "How to Make Effective and Powerful Documentaries."

36 films in total will be screened with 18 from Indonesia and 18 films from other countries such as Australia, India, Malaysia, USA, Peru, Panama, Honduras, Brazil, Nicaragua, Congo, Canada and New Zealand.

All films have English subtitles, and some with Bahasa Indonesia.

Ticket Prices Rp.50,000 : Rp.150,000 :

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Rp.800,000 : Rp.600,000 :

Individual tickets for individual films Individual tickets for individual films with Q&A session with director/producer Day Pass tickets - Entry for all films shown 11:00am to 10:00pm daily 3-Day pass for entry to all films Early Bird Special - must be purchased before December 25, 2017. This is a 3-day pass.

Paradiso Theatre can accommodate 150 people so tickets are limited. Pre-booking is strongly recommended.

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Paradiso Theatre, Jalan Goutama Selatan, Ubud, Bali +62 361 783 5545 www.paradisoubud.com

Ticket purchase Paradiso Theatre and Taksu Photo Gallery, Ubud (www.taksuphotogallery.com) For further information, please email David Metcalf at: davidmetcalf3@mac.com The full programme can be found at: www:paradisoubud.com

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Why Some Indonesian Women Choose Polygamy While pro-polygamists make attempts to promote the virtue of having many wives, activists in Indonesia speak out against the controversial marriage practice.

She added, “I usually just show them how a polygamous relationship can work, how I can get along very well with my sister-wife, how we help each other, and how we go out together a lot. That’s how I try to counter all the negative opinions.”

She and her husband’s first wife raise their children together. Their polygamous marriage is legally registered with the consent of the first wife, although Wulandari wouldn’t go into the detail of how she and her husband met.

According to Indonesia’s National Commission on Violence Against Women, there were more than 250,000 divorce cases in the country in 2015. In 7,476 of the cases, polygamy was cited as the cause of divorce, meaning some women prefer divorce over accepting another wife into the marriage.

Wulandari said she entered the polygamous relationship of her own will, in following the religious teachings that she received.

“I first learned about polygamy in school, at Madrasa.” said Wulandari, pointing to a religious school she went to in Jakarta.

“We are taught that polygamy is allowed in Islam. Men can have up to four wives, as long as all the necessary requirements are met.”

Her understanding about polygamy became deeper after she joined a polygamy seminar with Dauroh Poligami Indonesia (DPI) this year.

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year-old housewife Ratna Wulandari lives in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital and most populated city, and is currently pregnant with her fourth child. Wulandari already has five children. Three are her own, and two belong to her husband’s first wife. She is in a happy polygamous marriage, and believes that other Indonesian women can embrace her example.

“Sister-wives help each other in marriage.

I think polygamous marriage could be beneficial for women,” said Wulandari.

To the majority of women in Indonesia, Wulandari’s outlook is controversial. The practice is frowned upon in society even though it’s legal in the archipelago.

In Islam – the religion practiced by the vast majority of the population in Indonesia – polygamy is neither obligatory nor encouraged. A man taking up to four wives is considered mubah or “permissible” if a husband can be equally fair to all of his wives.

Under Indonesia’s civil marriage laws, polygamy is tightly restricted. An Indonesian Muslim man must provide a consent letter from his first wife. Then, a religious court decides if the polygamous marriage can be granted, taking into consideration things like terminal illness or infertility of the first wife.

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Due to this restriction, many polygamous marriages in Indonesia are not lawfully registered. There’s no official number of legally approved polygamous marriages in Indonesia, but Siti Ruhaini Dzuhayatin, the founder of Indonesia’s first Women’s Crisis Centre estimates they make up less than one percent of all registered marriages.

Many polygamists in Indonesia choose nikah siri, otherwise known as secret marriages. It’s usually held in front of a Muslim cleric and, in many cases, is conducted without the permission of the first wife.

While pro-polygamists have made multiple attempts to promote the virtue of having many wives, women’s rights activists in Indonesia speak out against polygamy and secret marriages because they’re seen as exploitative.

relaunch it in October, with stricter rules for the men who sign up. But due to the public backlash, it hasn’t been able to regain its initial popularity, said Pranayama.

Wulandari never used AyoPoligami, but she thinks that the pro-polygamy community in Indonesia could benefit from having a stronger support system.

“It’s not easy being a woman in a polygamous marriage. I am aware of the negative light cast upon us. I never try to explain myself to people whom I know would blatantly oppose my choice,” said Wulandari, who refused to have her picture taken.

Dauroh Poligami Indonesia (DPI) is a Jakarta-based pro-polygamy group that organizes a monthly ‘Polygamy Seminar’ in different cities in Indonesia. According to the group founder, Vicky Irawan Zaeni, the majority of participants of DPI’s polygamy seminars are women.

The seminar advertizes a “quick way to have four wives” and claims that it provides “real guidance” on the practice of polygamy. Getting in is expensive, setting male participants back around US$300 for a full-day session. To encourage female participation, the organizers give free access for women.

“I was already in a polygamous marriage when I joined, but the sessions gave me a better understanding. In the seminars, I heard various testimonies from other women, and in the end, we are all taught

In a recent case, AyoPoligami – a dating app aimed to help polygamists find partners – was forced to shut down in August after an Indonesian feminist publication published a report that went viral, showing the platform was rife with seemingly dubious men looking for extramarital affairs.

AyoPoligami founder Lindu Cipta Pranayama told reporters the app had amassed more than 56,000 users in just five short months. He made an attempt to

INDONESIAN WOMEN GATHER AT DAUROH POLIGAMI INDONESIA (DPI) (IMAGE BY C2WIRE)

“All I can say to my sisters out there who are thinking about being in this kind of marriage is that they would have to do it because of Allah, and only Allah. If they don’t have that, of course it would be very hard to have to share your husband.”

Siti Ruhaini Dzuhayatin of the Women’s Crisis Centre said that Indonesian women living in a conservative society are often socially conditioned to accept polygamy.

SITI RUHAINI DZUHAYATIN, FOUNDER OF INDONESIA’S WOMEN`S CRISIS CENTER, SAYS SOME WOMEN ARE SOCIALLY CONDITIONED TO ACCEPT POLYGAMY. (IMAGE BY C2WIRE)

that in order for the marriage to work, men have to learn on how to maintain the wellbeing of their wives”, said Wulandari.

“For instance, if a man wants to take a second wife, he will need to make sure that his first marriage is healthy. It’s not about following a desire, it’s about making sure that you have enough knowledge about this practice,” she added.

“Most women are worried that taking a second, third, or fourth woman will wreck the marriage. They are worried that they will be given less affection by their husband. But it’s not right, it’s one hundred percent out of love for each wife, not fiftyfifty. It’s one hundred percent to the first, one hundred percent to the second, and so on.”

In her view, polygamy could even work better for women compared to monogamy.

She said, “Every marriage is different, we can’t paint a general picture. But in my personal opinion, I think it’s beneficial for the women. I get to share duties with my sister-wife; our responsibilities as wives are shared, and we will still be given full rewards from Allah. Think of it as if you work for a company, you work for less, but you still get paid in full.”

When asked about if she has ever experienced setbacks in her marriage, Wulandari declined to elaborate. She said, “You know, sometimes you wish you could still spend more time with your husband, but he already has to meet his other wife. But it’s not a setback, it’s just a consequence.”

“They often think that entering a polygamous relationship, to have to share the marriage with another woman, is a better alternative than being an unmarried woman.”

“The fact is that in Indonesia we still have a very male-centric society that enforces this stigma,” she explained. “Women are only seen as ‘worthy’ if they are married and if they can fulfil their duties as wives. This justification often conditions women to accept a polygamous relationship.”

For the last 15 years, Dzuhayatin – who currently serves as the vice-rector in the faculty of Syariah and Law at the Islamic State University in Yogyakarta – has been a strong advocate of women’s rights issues, working with various stakeholders in Indonesia including educators and public officials.

“It is our responsibility to try to change the perception that’s still there in society.

If we want women to stop feeling socially imposed in accepting a polygamous relationship, we will need to make sure that our women have access to high-level education in Indonesia, and that they can be independent. There’s nothing wrong with being unmarried, even Islam doesn’t make it mandatory.”

She also pointed out that despite many pro-polygamy backers using religion as a pretext to push the agenda, polygamy is not part of Islamic teachings.

“Islam didn’t bring the concept of having multiple wives, the practice has existed since before Islam, where men in different civilizations can take as many wives as they want. What the religion seeks to do is to regulate the practice by limiting the number of wives a man can take,” explained Dzuhayatin. “It is actually monogamous marriages that are strongly promoted in the Quran.”

INDONESIAN WOMEN SHARE EXPERIENCES AND KNOWLEDGE AT A DPI SEMINAR (IMAGE BY C2WIRE)

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Saving the Sumatran Elephants

Help Friends for Life with Bali Dynasty Resort

BY CHRISTABEL SASABONE Currently, there are roughly 2,400 – 2,800 Sumatran elephants left in the wild.

Their survival is threatened by hunters, deforestation and habitat loss, as well as conflict with humans.

Sumatran elephants may grow to 1.7 to 2.6 metres in height. In comparison with African elephants, the Sumatran elephant is smaller in stature. Elephants are also known as a flagship species. The presence of elephants in an area means that the area possesses sufficient resources to support the lives of other species and indicates the health and viability of an ecosystem.

Currently, the decline in population is mainly due to ongoing habitat loss in Sumatran forests. WWF Indonesia aims to protect the sustainability of Sumatran elephants. Through collaborations with governments and other organizations, WWF Indonesia established an elephant patrol that serves to prevent hunting and dismantle traps that can endanger elephants. WWF Indonesia also educates the community to prevent elephant hunting.

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ince 2016, Bali Dynasty Resort has been reaching out to less fortunate people in Bali through a charity project called “Help Friends for Life” in partnership with Solemen, an Indonesian non-profit foundation formed in October 2010 to raise awareness and provide funds to support accredited agencies and projects for the disadvantaged in Bali.

Through this initiative, Bali Dynasty Resort seeks more subjective ways to alleviate the suffering of those who are impoverished and desperately needing help through medical support, healthcare, education and therapy; as well as by providing items or equipment that can give them a better life and well-being.

Through various fundraising efforts, the resort was able to raise more than Rp.410 million (over US$30,000) for this project. The fund has enabled them to support SoleBuddies with their ongoing long-term care and education while at the same time helping many individuals with one-off donations such as wheelchairs, prosthetic legs and medical treatment.

The resort also reported as the charity effort progressed this year that they were able to sponsor bigger projects including a Solemen car service, which transports the needy and their families from the remote areas of Bali to the hospital; funding the Solemen House – a four-

bedroom haven for poor patients and families to stay at no cost; and sponsoring a shower and toilet project for an impoverished community in North Bali, giving 26 people access to basic and proper hygiene.

“We thank all of our guests for their generous donations and support of our charity effort, which has enabled us to provide a sustainable social commitment to help the disadvantaged people in Bali,” aBali Dynasty Resort stated in its monthly newsletter.

The resort also announced more fundraising activities will be held at the “Back to Bali Dynasty Party” on February 10, 2018 in Perth, which is their biggest annual fundraising effort. In addition, the resort added they also accomplish a lot of fundraising within the resort itself, through everyday poolside games, donation boxes, the voluntary $2 donation when checking out, and the twice-weekly Charity Quiz Night at Gracie Kelly’s Irish Pub held every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm to which everyone is welcome.

If you wish to make a donation directly to the Solemen Foundation, please visit www.solemen.org/ donate, call +62 812 3720 6220, or send an email to info@solemen.org.

Since 2004, WWF Indonesia has been managing Tesso Nilo National Park in the province of Riau as one of the steps forward in conservation.

In Tesso Nilo, WWF Indonesia established The Elephant Flying Squad. The squad consists of tame and trained elephants which serve to prevent wild elephants from entering areas occupied by the local communities, and to lead them back to their natural habitat, thus decreasing the occurrence of human-elephant conflicts.

WWF Indonesia invites the community to actively participate in efforts to conserve the Sumatran elephant. WWF Indonesia launched the Sahabat Gajah (Friend of the Elephant) Programme as a medium for members of society who are concerned about elephant conservation and want to directly contribute to the efforts to save the biggest mammal on earth.

For more information about the donation programme, visit www.wwf.or.id/en or drop an email to supporter-service@wwf.or.id or call the Contact Centre at +62 21 576 1076.

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Announcements Riverside Golf Club Wins Prestigious Award from 2017 Asian Golf Awards JAKARTA Acknowledged as an equivalent to the “The Oscars” in Asia Pacific’s competitive golf industry, this year’s Asian Golf Awards named Riverside Golf Club in the top three of Indonesia’s golf courses.

Annually, the Asian Golf Awards leads the industry to recognize its best through an online poll of golfing facilities across the Asia Pacific region. There are more than 50 award categories and special awards that recognize the best golf courses in the region, the best golf destinations and the best personalities in the industry.

It serves as the yardstick by which excellence in the golf industry is measured in the Asia Pacific region.

HARRIS Hotels and Harris Vertu Collaboration with Twentieth Century Fox JAKARTA Starting December 12, HARRIS Hotels and HARRIS Vertu is collaborating with two major movies from Twentieth Century Fox: Ferdinand and The Greatest Showman. The partnership is to offer whimsical fun along with original musical experiences in its hotels across Indonesia to celebrate the year end with family and friends.

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During this promotional period, a colourful photo booth is also available for families to take memorable pictures on the hotel premises.

TAUZIA’s latest upscale brand, HARRIS Vertu also takes part in this year-end festivity by offering a special menu presented with “The Greatest Showman” inspired dance performance in HARRIS Vertu Hotel Harmoni Jakarta restaurant’s Voyage. This exclusive package is available for Christmas Eve dinner on December 24 and Christmas Day brunch on December 25.

To find out more, please visit www.tauziahotels.com.

Grand Opening of Châteraisé in Senayan City: the First in Indonesia

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“We are thrilled to be partnering with Twentieth Century Fox – one of the world’s largest producers and distributors.

This is aligned perfectly with our consistent effort to offer exceptional lifestyle experiences to our guests, not to mention the opportunity to scale up our brand awareness into international foray as we’re looking into regional (Southeast Asian countries) expansion in the next couple of years,” said Irene Janti, Chief Marketing Officer TAUZIA Hotels.

From Blue Sky Studios and Carlos Saldanha, the director of “Rio” and inspired by the beloved book “The Story of Ferdinand” by Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson, "Ferdinand" is a heartwarming animated comedy adventure with an all-star cast that includes John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Gina Rodriguez, Anthony Anderson and many more.

Châteraisé Gobel Indonesia is a joint venture between Châteraisé and the Gobel Group, run by former Indonesian Trade Minister Rahmat Gobel. Just as the original store, the one in Indonesia will sell about 50 items such as cakes, gifts, the “Double-Shoes Cream,” the legendary Fresh Cream Shortcake, baked cakes, pastries, and Japanesestyle cakes; all made from selected ingredients such as

To celebrate this auspicious occasion, AYANA Midplaza JAKARTA announced a special stay and play accommodation package that includes a getaway in one of the hotel’s beautifully furnished guest rooms or suites, as well as VIP transportation and 18 holes of golf at the award-winning Riverside Golf Club.

“The Greatest Showman” is a bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life. Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

HARRIS Hotels network, now with 20 hotels across Indonesia, offers a playful Ninos kids’ menu and birthday packages with the family-friendly movie theme “Ferdinand.” "Ferdinand" tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can’t judge a bull by its cover.

JAKARTA With 491 stores in Japan and 46 stores overseas, confectionery producers Châteraisé Co., Ltd. will open Châteraisé Senayan City Store; the first outlet in Indonesia at Senayan City Mall in Jakarta. The grand opening event was held on Friday, November 24.

Organized by the Asia Pacific Golf Group, which also publishes Asia’s most authoritative publication on golf and the only English language publication that has an international footprint with its primary distribution confined to the Asian arena, it is widely regarded as the best golf magazine produced in Asia with a global perspective on golf.

fresh cream, eggs and red beans from Hokkaido. The materials are imported directly from the factory in Japan by maintaining the quality of these materials.

Currently, overseas stores include 21 in Singapore, four in Taiwan, four in Malaysia, 13 in Hong Kong, two in Korea, one in the UAE and one in Thailand. The company announced they are planning to expand to 50 more stores in the upcoming year.

Châteraisé promises to deliver dessert cakes with the best quality ingredients. For more information, please visit www.chateraise.co.jp/global.

Ambiente Reopens After Undergoing an Extensive Renovation

“Ambiente returns as one of the city's top restaurants, a restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere and giving a priority to the consistency in serving the food,” says Chef Meacci. The menu is all about sharing platters, with a popular daily antipasto choice from the Chef. There is also carpaccio, zuppe and more. Everything is served with a choice of handmade pasta or pizza made from imported, Italian flour and every dish carefully prepared from the finest ingredients.

JAKARTA After undergoing thoroughly extensive renovations, Ambiente, which is located in Aryaduta Jakarta, will reopen to the public on December 15, 2017. The grand reopening will be attended by local food lovers and media.

The restaurant comes with an elegant, rustic feel with a trendy touch and thus serves as an ideal spot to serve authentic traditional cuisine with inspiration from the touch of the Executive Chef Matteo Meacci. Although a native from Tuscany in central Italy, Chef Meacci is also

experienced in building a global hospitality concept.

He believes Jakarta is a fast-growing foodie destination.

“Currently the people of Jakarta love to travel, and follow their love of delicious food and drinks they encounter,” says Chef Meacci.

One Eleven Wins at Illustrious Haute Grandeur Awards Gala Ceremony BALI On October 27, 2017 Haute Grandeur Global Hotel and Spa Awards recognized the world’s finest hospitality experiences in which One Eleven Bali was crowned the global winner of the “Best Pool Villa Resort.”

“Our annual Awards Gala provides a platform for dignitaries to network and celebrate their outstanding achievements,” said Founder and Managing Director of Haute Grandeur, Marinique de Wet. Splendour and sophistication set the tone for the evening where One Eleven picked up two awards on a global and country level. The global award was for “Best Pool Villa Resort” and One Eleven also received the “Best Villa Resort in Indonesia.”

Haute Grandeur is recognized as the world’s leading Awards initiative, acknowledging the finest hospitality experiences across seven continents and more than 60 countries. Each year, the world’s premium luxury hotel and spa brands compete for the ultimate accolade in overall excellence and greatest contribution to the industry. By relying on

“Ambiente comes up with something new, and certainly will be one of a fashionable dining places in Jakarta that is perfect for relaxing, lunch, celebrating annual events, exclusive dinners or parties,” exclaimed the general manager for the restaurant, Taruna Argapati.

Please visit www.aryaduta.com/hotel-aryaduta-jakartain-jakarta/restaurants for more information.

Yoga with Heart: The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali Focuses on Wellness to Raise Funds for UNICEF over afternoon tea and a selection of SuperFoodsRx in the company of Jitendra and Anjasmara.

quality feedback from guests rather than a quantity of votes by the general public or judges, fairness, transparency and unbiased results are guaranteed.

Helen Fox, General Manager of One Eleven states, “We really appreciate the recognition for these prestigious awards and it is an honour to be recognized globally. The positive response from the reviews of our guests through the online voting process and local expert reports reaffirms what we believe in – a philosophy that centres around service, privacy and contentment.”

“Haute Grandeur promises to raise the bar by awarding only the most exceptional hotels and spas, thereby inspiring establishments to reach even greater heights,” said de Wet. “To win a Haute Grandeur Award takes will and determination, an establishment must excel on all levels. Therefore, the winners truly attained the ultimate in excellence; recognized with the highest accolade a hotel or spa can receive.”

For more information, please visit www.111resorts.com.

BALI The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali announced that this year’s UNICEF Check Out For Children charity initiative held recently was another overwhelming success. In the spirit of giving back, the resort hosted an afternoon of renewing yoga-inspired activities and raised over Rp.75 million for children in need.

Resident Wellness Specialist, Jitendra Pokhriyal, collaborated with Anjasmara Prasetya, Indonesia’s leading yoga celebrity for this worthy event. It started off with a Wellness Rendezvous in the resort’s Beachfront Temple Garden. Healthyliving enthusiasts were invited to connect

Later in the afternoon, more than 170 participants gathered in the darkened ambience of Nusantara Hall for an intuitive 90-minute class led by Jitendra and Anjasmara. The first session involved gentle yoga stretching and controlled breathing exercises to promote physical and spiritual well-being. Incorporating a session of guided meditation, the class was a sensory awakening experience with a special emphasis on universal consciousness. During the event, there was a mini wellness bazaar and many great prizes were given away in a series of lucky draws.

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has continuously supported the UNICEF Check Out For Children charity for the past 21 years. All proceeds raised from the Yoga with Heart event will now be channelled directly to a project in the Asia Pacific region that gives children access to clean water and basic sanitation.

For more information, please visit www.westin.com/bali.

All Around the World with The Sultan Hotel JAKARTA Nestled in the strategic hub of Jakarta’s commercial district, the city’s five-star landmark establishment, the Sultan Hotel Jakarta, is connected to the Jakarta Convention Centre and strategically located within walking distance to the offices of multinational corporations, international shopping malls, the entertainment district and sporting venues. Adjacent to the airport expressway, the 694-room hotel is set on 34 acres of lush sprawling gardens and offers a host of food, entertainment and leisure options as well as the most comprehensive range of conference, meeting and banqueting facilities and services.

The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta will offer festive seasonal delights like Christmas Hampers, a dazzling selection of dining offers and exciting room offers on Christmas and New Year’s Eve with an enchanting atmosphere with special theme “Around The World” to welcome the year 2018. During their special media luncheon, The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta invited local journalists and media representatives in Jakarta along with distinguished food bloggers to introduce new food and beverage concepts for the holiday season. The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta served dishes from “Around The World.” starting from Kambing Guling (Indonesian), Tom Yam (Thai), Peking Duck (Chinese), various kinds of pasta (Italian), Roasted Turkey (American/European), and Shawarma/Kebab (Mediterranean).

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Networking

Bike to the Future: New Year's Celebration 31 December 2017

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

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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.

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 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.

BIGBANG Jakarta 2017 22 December 2017 – 1 January 2018 BIGBANG Jakarta is one of the largest exhibits at the end of the year. This event is not only held in Jakarta, but in various big cities in Indonesia regularly every year. BIGBANG Jakarta 2017 is initiated on the basis of the request of various parties who wish to be able to perform

activities at the end of the year, where some Jakarta residents who do not travel out of town can still enjoy entertainment at the end of the year in Jakarta.

Starting with these conditions then the management of BIGBANG Jakarta initiated to invite colleagues from various agencies and companies to participate in enlivening the end of the year event which will be executed from December 22, 2017 to January 1, 2018, filled with various interesting programs as well as festive entertainment from the famous artists, bands and DJs of the capital. Visit www.bigbangjakarta.com for more information.

Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta: ROCK THIS WAY! 31 December 2017 Ever y memor y that we had experience through the year is all amazing and for sure, very memorable. Many smile, heartbreaks, first kisses, amazing dates, and every other thing that build us more, make us wiser and more mature. Now, let us all celebrate and start the new page of our lives! Together we will welcome 2018 at Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta, the celebration

of the “New Year, New Me”!

On Sunday, 31 December 2017 starting at 9 PM, get ready to party all night long with NU SE V EN BA N D and beat by Y UDHI! Reser ve your best seat right now! Entrance fee starts at Rp.250,000.00 which includes a free Heineken Beer.

For more information and RSVP, please call +6221 5797 3055 or send an email to customer. care@hardrockcafe-jakarta.com.

disbanded in 2014. To purchase the tickets, please visit www. kiostix.com/events/details/ liamgallagher.tix.

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.

Music

The xx ‘I See You’ Tour 2018 23 January, 2018

Liam Gallagher of Oasis – Live in Jakarta 14 January 2018 Liam Gallagher, former lead singer of the rock band Oasis, is coming to Jakarta on 14 January 2018 for the first time ever. The British musician had originally been scheduled to perform at Ecovention Ancol, Jakarta on August, but had unfortunately been postponed until January next year. Liam Gallagher is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. He rose to fame as the lead singer of the rock band Oasis, and later as the singer of Beady Eye, before surprisingly performing as a solo artist after the dissolution of both previous bands. His erratic behaviour, distinctive singing style, and abrasive attitude have been the subject of commentary in the press; he remains one of the most recognisable figures in modern British music. Although his older brother Noel wrote the majority of Oasis' songs, Liam penned the singles "Songbird" and "I'm Outta Time", along with a string of album tracks and b -sides. Noel departed Oasis in 2009 and formed Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, while Liam continued with the former members of Oasis under the Beady Eye name until they

Indie pop and electronic song lovers, get ready for this event!

The English indie-pop trio formed in 2005 The xx, is a force of its own. Their musicality crosses the boundaries between a good pop acoustic song and decent broken electronic composition complemented by Jamie xx, which also produces his own music. The trio will hold their first concert in Jakarta on the 23rd of January at JIexpo Kemayoran.

Promoted by Ismaya Live, the event promises to be an even bigger bang for the city’s faithful indie kids. For more information and ticket purchases, please visit www.ismaya.com/tickets.

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

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T he hilarious S now W hite and the Seven Poofs ADULT ONLY pantomime returns to the London stage for a brilliant festive run starring reality star Simon Gross who is also known as MR SHOWBIZ. The show received critical acclaim and rave reviews from its 2013 production in the Leicester Square Theatre, and now it’s back in 2017 but bigger, bolder and ruder. It’s not a show for the faint-hearted, the organisers warn – and it’s definitely not suitable for children or persons of a prudish nature. Great value tickets at just £20 are now available www. ticketsource.co.uk/snow7poofs for the production at the Karma S an c tum S o h o H otel. Yo u can also purchase a premium package ticket which includes canapés and prosecco at just £40, to book please email zoe. ranger@karmagroup.com.

Performances are scheduled for the 15th – 23rd December and 27th December – January 7th all at 7.30pm. There will also be two matinees on the 17th December and 7th January at 4pm.

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ACROSS—1. Basketball 7. Parallel 8. Noah 9. Dish 10. Astride 12. Jane Seymour 14. Scandal 16. Sand 19. Abed 20. Strainer 21. Grand Piano DOWN—1. Brand 2. Swanson 3. Elle 4. Bullseye 5. Liner 6. Ladder 11. Assassin 12. Jacobs 13. Ocarina 15. Nadir 17. Diego 18. Trip

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SOME WORDS ON DIPHTHERIA I decided to write a few words on Diphtheria, because of the recent outbreaks of this disease. Diphtheria is a potentially fatal contagious bacterial infection that can affect the nose, throat, and sometimes the skin. There have been almost 600 cases reported in Indonesia in 20 provinces. Most cases are young children who were either not vaccinated or partly vaccinated.

Diphtheria is highly contagious. It’s spread by coughing and sneezing or by contact with someone with diphtheria or items of diphtheria patients like bedding or clothing.

The infection is usually caught after being in close contact with someone who has diphtheria or is carrying the infection. In developed countries most people have been vaccinated against it. In Indonesia a special vaccination campaign is being launched to catch up.

THE SYMPTOMS • A thick grey-white coating at the back of the throat • A high temperature (fever) of 38°C or above • Sore throat • Difficulty to breath People with a weakened immune system (elderly or babies) are more at risk of the effects of diphtheria. The most serious cases can even be fatal.

A possible 5 to 10% of people who get infected will die from complications of diphtheria. Complications can be breathing difficulties, inflammation of the heart (myocarditis) or problems with the nervous system.

DIAGNOSING DIPHTHERIA A swab of the throat, nose or wound on the skin can be confirm the diagnosis by seeing the bacteria that cause diphtheria.

HOW TO TREAT DIPHTHERIA If diphtheria is suspected, treatment will begin before any test results are confirmed. Treatment with antibiotics and antitoxins (in a hospital setting) will be started quickly to prevent complications.

When the patient is admitted to hospital they will be put in isolation. The patients who develop heart and neurological complications will need specialist treatment, and may need to be admitted to the intensive care ward.

VACCINATION All children should be vaccinated against diphtheria as part of the routine vaccinations starting at the age of 2 months. This is a series of 3 followed by a booster at around 18 months. Adults should consider having a booster when living in Indonesia. Usually you will have a booster against Diphtheria every 10 years together with a booster for Tetanus and Whooping cough. For Children the 3nd booster is given around 4 – 6 years and a 4th booster between 10 – 12 years.

In young babies, the vaccination against diphtheria is usually part of a 5 in one or even 6 in one vaccine.

This includes Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping cough), Haemophilus influenza b and Polio. The 6 in one includes Hepatitis B on top of these.

If you have any further questions or concerns, I advise you to discuss them with your trusted medical practitioner.

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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Place A Classified Ad and Get Results! pantry Swimming pool, kiddie pool, Outdoor gazebo, bar, garden 2 indoor garage + 2 carport Electricity 16,500 Full air conditioned, with 8 AC 24 hour security Facilities : sport club, tennis, swimming pool, jogging area, parks for outdoor events The house is located in a cul-de-sac Very peaceful and green environment Great for family with children and pets Close to international schools, shopping malls, hospitals, police office, traditional market, modern supermarket Price : USD 2750/ month + tax (negotiable) Minimum 2 years Belinda +62811198432 (preferably WhatsApp texts).

JAKARTA Cars for Sale 1972 Vintage Vespa for sale – restored, gorgeous sky blue colour.

Runs beautifully. Rp.8 million.

Please WhatsApp +62 811 806 1421 for images.

Two vintage Vespa 150S for sale, year 1969 (cream) and 1970 (sky blue). Chrome kit and spare two person seat. Condition: light usage by current owner. STNK in place.

Tax paid. Each 18 million ono.

Please email: ec1632@hotmail. co.uk for photos and to arrange viewing in Pejaten, South Jakarta.

students come from International Schools ( JIS and BSJ). Please call me (Raúl) +6282110502786.

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French and Bahasa Indonesian language at your place with a qualified teacher for international students w it h I B and IGCSE curriculum.contact Novi (+62816704370).

Job Available Full Time and Part Time vacancies are now available for experienced English language instructors for corporate courses around Jakarta.

Compet it ive rates a nd t ravel allowance are of fered. Please send your CV to recruitment. kpiconsultancy@gmail.com Looking for part time and full time math teachers who have experience in USA test prep courses and well as tutoring in IB and Cambridge math. The candidate must be a native English speaker with a minimum of 1 year experience. We offer a great working environment, a place to grow and a competitive salary. Please send your resume to: oneswind04@aol.com

Native Italian and Spanish language teacher in Jakarta. Private lessons at your home. More than 10 years of experience with students of all ages.

Grammar and conversation lessons.

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

Help your child reach his potential!

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

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Looking for Work "I would like to look for a job for one of my staff ibu Sulastri. She can do cleaning, some simple ironing but she can cook very well. She cooks Vietnamese, Indonesian and if you can teach her, she can cook whatever you like.She prefers to go home every day after work. She speaks only Bahasa Indonesia. She will be available in January 2018. If you are interested, please contact me at this email and provide me with your phone number. I will contact you and discuss with you about ibu Sulastri.

Email: kdungdole@gmail.com Services Learn Spanish (IB, IGCSE, DELE) at your place with a DELE-certified examiner from Spain. Most of my

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Apartment 126 m2 2 BR + 1 (Master bedroom has king size bed, 2 nd bedroom has a single bed or a bunk bed, upon request) 2 baths (with tub) + 1 fully furnished warm and cozy living great for family with children swimming pool, kiddie pool, f itness room, lounge area, BBQ area parking area opposite of Pondok Indah Mall Walking distance to Pondok Indah Offices 20 minutes to Senayan, Sudirman, business district Close to International schools, supermarkets, restaurants 24H security service Reachable by TransJakarta Busway Price USD 2,850/ month minimum 1 year contact owner : Belinda +62811198432 ( W hatsApp) or email belinda.djim@gmail.com This is a really good deal, you don't wanna miss it! Address: Pondok Indah Residences Jl. Kartika Utama Jakarta 12310 Indonesia.

The Hive @ Tamansari Apartment, 9 t h F loor, 6 t h Un it. Ja la n D.I Panjaitan Kavling 3-4 Cawang, Jakarta Timur, 13340. Flood free area Total land area/building: 31, 52 m 2 /27, 47 m 2 . Ty pe of building: Studio (Furnished); 1 spacious bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 pantry, balcony Electricity: 2,200 Watt (PLN token). Floor: Parquet Ty pe of land title: Certif icate of Ownership, Personal (SHM; Sertifikat Hak Milik) Additional furnished: Kitchen set: Modena 2 stoves with the cabinet Two (2) doors wardrobe cabinet Flat screen LED TV 32 \" Sofa bed IKEA Solsta SB2 Ransta Dark Grey AP JP Washing machine 7 kg Bosch (placed at the kitchen area) Microwave & Water Dispenser Two(2) doors Sharp refrigerator, Grey Multifunction table Please arrange the visitation to see the detail Personal owned, price: Rp.880,000,000 Serious buyer please contact: +6281281614984.

For rent Studio apt 22m 2 Full furnished Spring Bed 160 AC Pool Jog track Basement Mini market Easy transportation Near to all facility and school or university 10 min PIM 10min lebak bulus Yearly contract 25jt Can pay monthly installment Exc. Electricity.water and service charge (500-1jt depend usage) Serious only Contact by phone: +33781165221.

Beautiful new full renovated house for rent. 2 storey + basement. 750m2 + 1000m 2 land with join pool.

Located 10 minutes from Cilandak Commercial Estate. USD3,000/ month nett excluding tax (negotiate).

If interested please call / WA owner at +62811180605.

We are looking for a rental property in the Cipete / Gaharu / North Cilandak area with availability from April 2018. If you are vacating a rental property, or know of anyone who is, we would be interested to know. Please contact Peter on WhatsApp: +6281381016095.

Brand brand new Taman Giri Loka, BSD Land area 501 m 2 Building Area 450 m 2 Bedrooms : 4 + 2 Bathrooms : 3 + 1 Living rooms : 2 Fully furnished with kitchen and

L u x u r y t wo level apa r t ment townhouse (357 sqm) with private lobby entrance. Fully enclosed 12m x 4m private pool. Gourmet open kitchen with breakfast bar

and new appliances. Separate dinning room, TV lounge with entertainment area and formal lounge. Upstairs to a large family room and four bedrooms and marble tiled bathrooms. Two side by side covered carparks with easy access to the basement lobby. Quick access to the apartment gym, business center , superette and Italian restaurant.

Both fully furnished. FOR SALE = Rp20,000,000,000. FOR RENT = Rp.1,135,000,000 negotiable, contact david.michael.bouzaid@ gmail.com Personal

For sale 4 pcs Horizontal plan cabinet lion L22, @Rp. 2,5 million.

5 drawer each cabinet to put A0 and A1 paper. Size : width 1375mm x height 850mm. Please contact : +622129938997 / +6281319004269.

Recommendation: Muay Thai and Boxing Coach: I would like to share my positive experience working with Yudi as my Muay Thai trainer. I have since left Jakarta but Yudi has told me that he has some slots open for new clients.

Personally recommended to me by a professional Indonesian MMA f ighter, Yudi trains all levels in boxing and Muay Thai, from novice enthusiasts looking to get fit, to professional fighters. A professional Muay Thai f ighter himself, he will lead you through a fighter's workout, focusing on strength and conditioning to build explosiveness and speed, as well as coach you to improve technique and sparring.

He comes to your home or gym for one-on-one private sessions, and brings all pads and equipment a s ne e de d . He's a n ab s olut e professional – always on time, polite, encouraging and reasonably priced. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Please contact Yudi at 085319995630, or feel free to contact me if you have any questions about my experiences with him: angela_toda@hotmail.com Two very lovely kittens are looking for a permanent home. They are about 7 weeks to 8 weeks old.

Both kittens were rescued; one from a nearby river and the other walking into traffic in Kemang.

Both kittens have long tails. One has ticked (agouti) gray colored fur.

The other is black with white paws.

They are both in good health. Please contact me if interested: Irma Peña (+62812 88222922). Email: ipena@ jisedu.or.id Looking for housemate to share a spacious twin-share townhouse (3 f loors unit), located in Jalan Prapanca Raya - walking distance to Kemang Raya. Great Deals!

Please email: annabepilates@ ya hoo.com or W hat s App: +6287881627500.

For Sale A L i fet i me Membersh ip at Emeralda Golf Course is for sale for Rp.120,000,000. Buyer will be responsible for the payment of annual fees and for any membership transfer expense. If interested, please contact: rubbycon@naver.com or +6281287281104(only chat).

Looking for something to buy / sell? Looking for staff? Selling property? Or need a place to live?

Why not place your classified ad with Indonesia Expat! Your classified will be placed once for 2 weeks online and once in our printed version which has a circulation of 16.500 copies bi-weekly.

Next deadline: 9 January 2018

An entire maternity wardrobe, 33 tops and 12 bottoms. Size small and medium. Rp.1,000,000 . A gliding rocking chair. Color cream with light wood. Rp.1,300,000.

Contact Caren at +6282113938970 or carenmariesmith@gmail.com

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I’m selling a 8x4 ft pool/snooker table, with 6 cues, balls, and rack.

Rp5,000,000. Contact Gillian +6281314303516. Please WA +62811 806 1421 for photos.

Household Staff Needed We are a family of three living in an apartment in Kuningan Area.

We hope to find a maid+nanny(live out). Preferably someone who has an experience dealing with foreigners as we are not good at bahasa. Cooking is NOT required.

Please contact myself with a strong reference letter. +6281219979293 or gdiscernment@gmail.com We are looking for an honest, reliable, live in Pembantu. We are a family of 3 living in Central Jakarta The work involves meal preparation, some cooking and cleaning. We have toddler so it would be good if the pembantu is friendly and good with kids. If you know someone who is good and honest please contact me at +6281280302805.

Household Staff Available Pak Maman is a mature, honest person with good English, he has worked as driver in multinational companies for so many years and has been trained and examined for defensive driving on yearly basis. He has very good knowledge of roads (especially in Jakarta South) to find the best route to avoid traffics as much as possible. You can contact him on +628119005999 or email me ot katayoun_78@yahoo.com

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Girihills House (USD 59,000) Brand new 2 storey house in Nusa Dua, Bali. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, furnished with springbed and aircond, 2 car parking and spacious backyard. 10-20 minutes from Bali Mandara Toll Road and Ngurah Rai Airport. Building size: 45 sqm Land size: 126sqm (https://goo. gl/5Ychv1). Email: denny.supandi@ eldersrealestate.com.au

plus a villa cook. Huge pool which is spring-fed and has eco-ioniser filter. Beautifully appointed villa with a villa cook. Driver available.

Authentic Balinese stay. The walk down to the World Heritage Listed holy Pakerisan River is your nature fix. Sleeps 6 (can extend to 10) Ideal for family or couples or girls-getaway weekend. Breakfast included – Western or Indonesian. Security 24 hrs. Read latest guest reviews on trip advisor. A magical experience – like a home away from home. www.villadamee.com

Lifestyle Villa for rich and famous (USD 1,500,000) Epic Villa surrounded by surf spot in Pecatu Peninsula, Bali. 4 Bedrooms, 4 bathroom, fully furnished, 3 storey, 15x3m lap pool. Land size: 1,030sqm. +628967827196 (https:// goo.gl/VsVAg8). Email: denny. supandi@eldersrealestate.com.au

Tremendous Villa in Nusa Ceningan (USD 296,000) 2,7km from Crystal Bay, 33km from Ngurah Rai Airport. Fully furnished 2 storey freehold Villas with infinity pool, 3 Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Land size: 430sqm. Building Size: 150sqm. +6289678271969 (https:// goo.gl/ZLzJFg). Email: denny. supandi@eldersrealestate.com.au

Getaway from the big city and visit Ubud, Bali – A peaceful stay in the rice fields, staying at a traditional village, Pejeng Village, a short 4.5 kms from Ubud. 3 Bedrooms

Personal Every Thursday Jakarta's oldest (1986) running club meets. For questions contact: +6281284504422

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