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CHUBU THE UNDERDOG TRAVEL DESTINATION OF JAPAN

Jakarta or Manila: Which Southeast Asian Megacity is Safer for Women?

The People Behind the Goods - Meet the Friendly Street Vendors in Jakarta Bali Tourists Return over the Holidays

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issue 205 Chief Editorial Advisor Bernhard Eduard Frese editor@indonesiaexpat.biz

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Contributors Stephanie Brookes Karen Donald Terry Donohue Randy Mulyanto C2Wire Eamonn Sadler Christabel Sasabone May Tien Kenneth Yeung

WELCOME BACK Readers!

Welcome back, and happy new year! We hope you had a restful and happy holiday whether jetting home or sitting on a warm, sandy beach somewhere in Indonesia. For our first issue of 2018, we follow up with several stories on Bali, and how the ever-rumbling volcano has affected the tourism industry on the island. Did the volcano deter you from vacationing there? For those who did go, was it business as usual on the island? As we move forward into 2018, we hope to see happier times for the communities in Bali and hope Mount Agung’s recent disturbances will simmer down.

Adventure travel writer Terry Donohue is back with some insightful profiles of the street vendors around his neighbourhood. C2Wire also contributed an interesting piece on whether Jakarta or Manila is safer for women to reside. Sexual harassment and aggression has become a huge topic worldwide and never has the moment been more perfect to address it in Indonesia. We also profile seasoned expat Ian McKie, the General Manager of the Oakwood Premier Cozmo Kuningan. Writer Randy Mulyanto profiles an Indonesian foreign exchange student studying in the Netherlands for a cross-cultural feature. And the Clandestine Critic is back with a review of Kaum Restaurant in Menteng.

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EDUCATION International Student Experiences – From Indonesia to the Netherlands

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MEET THE EXPAT Ian McKie, General Manager of the Oakwood Premier Cozmo Kuningan

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SPOTLIGHT The People behind the Goods

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CULTURE Jakarta or Manila: Which Southeast Asian Megacity is Safer for Women?

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Tourists Return to Bali

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FOOD AND DRINK Cuisine so Delightfully Introspective, It's Hard to Keep Kaum

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TRAVEL Chubu: The Underdog Travel Destination of Japan

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NATURE The Great Gunung Agung and the Displaced Balinese

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WORTHY CAUSES A “Photo Voice” Project for Children with Special Needs

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ACTIVITY Trash-Free Superheroes

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Driving Me Crazy

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Education

Randy Mulyanto is a freelance journalist.

International Student Experiences – From Indonesia to the Netherlands Ratih Nawangwulan is an Indonesian student currently enrolled at a university in the Netherlands for her Master’s degree. She shares her experiences and provides some helpful tips for studying there.

BY RANDY MULYANTO Students planning to relocate to the Netherlands for their studies could take advantage of the presence of the Nuffic Neso office in Jakarta.

The Indonesian Embassy in the Netherlands is consistently helping Indonesian nationals there. The embassy goes to each university in the country at the beginning of the academic year. “Indonesian students don’t have to go to the embassy to report an arrival in the Netherlands,” Nawangwulan says. She adds that there are around 200 Indonesians in Wageningen.

Indonesians do not have to look far for Indonesian food, since there is at least one Indonesian restaurant in every Dutch city. “Most of them have very similar tastes like at home,” Ratih adds. For those who cook, ingredients for Indonesian food are readily available at Asian stores, which sometimes are in the form of big supermarkets.

Despite her struggle with the Dutch education system, she has learned a lot during her time in the country. She observes that the Dutch are very strict in time and being independent. “I learnt to be very punctual and trying as much as I can to do everything by myself,” she adds. Also, the Dutch are friendly towards strangers; they greet anyone they meet on the street.

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atih Nawangwulan believes the Netherlands has a far superior education system compared to most other countries, which is what drew her to the city of Wageningen, a small Dutch town with a population of 38,458. It is located approximately an hour away from the capital Amsterdam. She is currently enrolled at Wageningen University & Research (Wageningen UR) for her Master’s degree, majoring in Food Technology. She chose the city as it is famous for its agricultural studies programme. “I would recommend Wageningen UR if you want to study agriculture-related sciences,” says Ratih via email.

Agricultural sciences isn’t the only field in which the Netherlands excels. The country also offers options for those thinking of studying law. “If you want to study law, you can go to Leiden [city] for example,” Ratih says.

Not interested in pursuing agricultural science or law?

The Netherlands has the Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, or University of Twente for engineering studies.

Ratih had always wanted to study abroad, and considers Dutch education to be on par with the United States.

However, she had to fulfil the language requirement before moving to the Netherlands. She decided to resign from her job in Indonesia to study IELTS full time for a month before taking the language test. Students often opt to study Dutch at one of the classes offered at the university, but she decided to do it on her own. “I do think learning Dutch is useful,” Nawangwulan explains.

“At least to communicate with the local people here or if you want to continue to work.”

Not just studying and doing coursework at the university, Ratih is also assisting her programme director in Food Studies to do a benchmark study of universities worldwide.

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“Despite its size as a small city, she still spends most of her money on housing, as a place to live is costly there.

“Finding housing can be quite a challenge because a lot of people wanted the same apartment,” she says.” faculty members of her university as well as to network and gain new experiences. Ratih also took a scientific writing class at the university, during which she realized the grading system in the Netherlands differs from that used in Indonesia. Indonesian universities follow the American grading system along the GPA scale of one to four. The Netherlands has a scale to ten.

Ratih decided to make Wageningen her home due to its cheaper living costs compared to other cities such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Despite its size as a small city, she still spends most of her money on housing, as a place to live is costly there. “Finding housing can be quite a challenge because a lot of people wanted the same apartment,” she says. “Everyday, in Facebook groups for example, you will see a bunch of people hunting for rooms here because it is just so hard to get a room.”

Public transportation is also another issue for her; she hopes the government considers providing cheaper ways to get around. To save up her money, she prefers to cook or eat the Dutch way with bread and cheese.

About 20 percent of international students in the Netherlands study in Wageningen. According to Nuffic, a Dutch organization for international education, there were 1,207 Indonesian students enrolled in higher education in the Netherlands during the 2015–2016 academic year.

In that period, Indonesia became one of the 15 highest contributors of international students to the country.

The food technology student has advice for Indonesians who have thought about studying in the Netherlands: be confident. “Let go of the shy Indonesian culture because once you bring it here, [I’m] pretty sure you will never survive studying in a Dutch university.”

PADDINGTON HEIGHTS Residential units at Paddington Heights Apartment Towers started selling in 2015. Now, with less than 20 percent of these units still available to the public for sale. These premium apartments have proven to be extremely popular in a buyer’s market. Strategically located in the Alam Sutera business district and surrounded by the Alam Sutera mall, IKEA and several large companies and schools, the Paddington Heights Apartment Towers offer direct toll road access and the convenience of living in an expansive community that has everything within a few minutes’ drive away. The towers also offer a multitude of facilities that include a fitness centre, infinity swimming pool, a pool lounge, jogging track, function hall, rooftop garden with a view of downtown Jakarta, an outdoor cafe, internal shuttle bus route and a 24hour security system (CCTV).

Due to Paddington Heights’ popularity, the management firm is now offering premium “two-bedroom plus” with limited unit currently available for sale.

All units come fully-furnished with well-designed interior furnishings. For prospective buyers, management is offering special deals on down payments.

Down payments for units starts from IDR 70 million.

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For further information, please visit www.alam-sutera.com or call +6221 3110 3838 / 537 3838.

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Meet the Expat

Ian McKie, General Manager of the Oakwood Premier Cozmo Kuningan Please tell us about yourself.

I am originally from the UK but left there in 1985 and have been on the road ever since. My wife is from Korea and I have a couple of grown up “third culture” kids one of whom is working in London, and the other at Bath University. I have spent my career in hospitality with stints working for Hyatt, Hilton, Banyan Tree, IHG and now Oakwood. Most of my time has been spent in the Asia Pacific although I have done a couple of stints in the Middle East.

Where is “home” for you?

I wish I knew. As mentioned I am from the UK, but haven’t lived there for over 30 years. My wife is Korean but we haven’t lived there for over 20 years. We own a house in Malaysia.

I think as an itinerant expat home is where you are currently, so right now that’s Jakarta.

Who would you name as your mentors and influences? Why? There are a couple from my early Hyatt days. Brian Deeson was a consummate hotelier with a visionary approach. A very strategic operator. Rakesh Sarna for his passion, commitment and good humour even in times of challenge.

Out of all the countries you’ve lived in, which one(s) has/have been most impactful?

It has to be Indonesia. I have spent more years here than anywhere else having done assignments in Bintan, Bali, Jakarta and Bandung. I was in Bali for both bombings and when the tsunami hit. I was in Jakarta when the Ritz-Carlton/Marriott bombings occurred. I was in Bintan at the time of the end of the Suharto era. I have witnessed many things in Indonesia.

Where do your passions lie outside of hospitality? How do you spend your personal time?

I enjoy a bunch of sports notably rugby, cricket, tennis and golf. I still hit the occasional tennis ball although it does my knees no good, and play the odd round of golf. I enjoy cooking and reading. My wife and I are quite keen on art and with the kids out of the way we enjoy browsing art museums. We both enjoy Scottish Country Dancing.

I am also keen on history so I like exploring the past of the places I am living in. That seems to be far too many interests. I do work, too.

What do you feel you’ve learned in your years abroad?

To be open-minded. Even if you have been away from home for a long time you still remain grounded in your home country’s culture and values in many ways. The world is a great big melting pot and not everyone thinks the way you do.

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It seems like pre-opening is your specialty. Can you describe how you go about managing properties prior to and during openings? How does that differ from managing an established property?

It’s a bit like a relay race. Pre-opening is like running the first leg. Nobody has gone before you so you come out of the starting blocks first, without any history. If you are running the third leg you inherit the baton from someone else, and plenty has gone before. Preopening gives you an opportunity to really put your imprint on something.

You can do that too in an existing property, but it’s more of a gradual metamorphosis.

What’s a typical day like for you in Jakarta?

Well one of the things that’s interesting about hospitality is that no one day is the same. I tend to try and balance things between administrative stuff and then getting out and about and in the operation. As a general rule I use my mornings to do the administrative stuff so that I have freed up my afternoons.

I try to make sure that my day includes some customer interactions. I try to meet all our new long-stay arrivals and repeat guests.

What’s your philosophy on management and working with your team?

I like to be able to look at the business strategically as well as tactically. I believe a long-term strategic view helps steer the ship in the right direction. I tend to try and steer my executives and managers rather than micromanage and I am pretty relaxed about sharing opinions, even if they differ from mine. Indonesians are collaborative people, and I am pretty comfortable with that approach. I am not impulsive by nature. I like it steady, secure and I like to think things through. I am pretty relaxed in terms of authority and have no problem with different opinions and points of view, even if they disagree with mine. I read an

article called “True Grit” recently about the importance of persistence as a leadership competency. It highlighted the importance of striving consistently toward long-term goals. The article resonated with me.

very service-focused organization.

We believe in hiring, training and developing our own people rather than using outsourced labour. I think that gives us an edge in terms of delivering consistent quality guest experiences.

You’ve worked in Indonesia in previous years. How is the environment now compared to when you were here?

I first came to Jakarta in 1990 so there have been plenty of changes, some good and others less so. Indonesia’s economy had done pretty well over these years and so generally Jakarta has become a more affluent place, although with rather too many shopping malls for my taste. Having said that, the fact that there are now more restaurants with a greater variety of choice is a big plus for me.

The hospitality industry has changed too with standards much higher and choices much more varied than before. Part of the consequence of this affluence has led to too many cars and Jakarta’s dreaded macet. It doesn’t bother me that much as I live in, but I do miss the old days of skipping up to Puncak for a quick and relaxing day out. It’s too stressful now.

The question of residing in a house versus apartment seems to be raised time after time in Jakarta. What do you think is the most appropriate type of living for expats here?

I believe it’s very much a matter of personal preference and lifestyle. Many of our guests pick us for our location as they prefer being close to work. Others will look at family circumstances and decide that they need to be nearer the international schools. Some prefer the fact that we are providing services that you cannot replicate if you live out. If your air-conditioning stops working we will have it fixed in less than an hour.

If you live out you might be lucky and get it fixed in a week. Clearly you trade off the extra service with “apartment” living. As I mentioned, that suits some and not others.

What do you think sets the Oakwood brand apart from the rest of the serviced apartment industry? Tell us about the Oakwood Premier Cozmo.

The Oakwood brand in Asia offers five products: Oakwood Premier, Oakwood Apartments, Oakwood Residence, Oakwood Studios, and Oakwood Suites, each designed for a different lifestyle.

We carry the Oakwood Premier brand which caters to travellers who seek luxury and style, combining impressive apartments with amenities and services of luxury hotels. In Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta, we offer fully furnished apartments with comprehensively equipped kitchens in each apartment.

We are located strategically in the central business district of Mega Kuningan next to multinational corporations, embassies, shopping and entertainment facilities. We target both business and leisure travellers seeking luxury, with accommodation options ranging from one to three bedroom units complemented by excellent facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, children’s playroom and flexible meeting spaces which allow guests or clients to hold business meetings, birthdays or other social events.

I think that the two principal reasons that people buy over our competitors are a) our excellent location and b) the quality of our service. We are a

As an expat manager, do you find local language skills helpful in your line of work or can you manage without speaking Bahasa Indonesia?

To be honest I don’t really need to speak Bahasa Indonesia in my line of work. Our staff speak such excellent English that it’s much easier to use it as the language with which we work on a day to day basis. Having said that I do try with my Bahasa Indonesia, largely because it can be useful outside of work. We went to Belitung in January for a couple of days. It was very useful there.

What are the biggest differences in work culture between Indonesia and other parts of the world?

Here are a few things that apply to me in my role. a) Relationships and relationship building still form a more significant component of doing business than in the West. The mantra “relationship first, then business” still applies. b) Organizations here tend to be more hierarchical. c) There is less of an entrepreneurial mindset here. I believe it is changing slowly and there are now some creative Indonesian entrepreneurs, but as a general comment the climate is less innovative. d) The hospitality industry here is viewed as a good career. People are keen to join the industry and Indonesians are good at it. Not so in the West. e) Patience and persistence are two critical leadership competencies in this part of the world.

THE PROMINENCE

REDEFINING MODERN WORKING SPACE WITH A TOUCH OF NATURE THE PROMINENCE OFFICE TOWER IN ALAM SUTERA IS DETERMINED TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES CAN HAVE THE ULTIMATE WORKING EXPERIENCE BY COMBINING NATURE AND SOPHISTICATION IN ITS WORKING SPACE. When the Prominence Office Tower was first developed, its founders were trying to translate the concept of nature buildings into integrated modern working spaces. The result is both innovative and impactful. Located in Alam Sutera, Tangerang, The Prominence is the epitome of a modern nature office that integrates both business and community housing into one.

Ever since its inception in 1994, the integrated area of Alam Sutera has been significantly transformed into an established and dynamic city in the west of Jakarta. It stands on an area of over 800 hectares in the Serpong/Tangerang regions. In September 2009, Alam Sutera built a toll access that allowed urban residents from Central Jakarta to easily travel to the area. Its ease of accessibility has ultimately attracted more people to live and work there over the years.

Those who are particularly interested in finding alternate living or working destinations to busy and polluted Jakarta would understandably grow fond of Alam Sutera. It is not only a comfortable and prestigious working and living environment, but also one that offers a wide range of facilities. They include schools, entertainment, health and shopping centres that further highlight Alam Sutera’s ideal neighbourhood.

To accommodate both residents and commuters, the Prominence is conveniently connected with only a 20-minute drive from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and is walking distance of Bina Nusantara University, Mall @ Alam Sutera as well as Paddington Heights apartments. A regular shuttle bus route and direct access from the toll road are also available to whisk people to the office tower.

At the Prominence, businesses are supported by modern-day necessities which features a coffee shop, a banking hall, a convenience store, smoking areas, high-security detail and friendly reception staff. Sophisticated fire alarm systems, CCTV and a visitor management system are also available in the modern office tower. At the same time, nature lovers will be delighted by large parks and greenspaces occupying the modern nature office tower. The Prominence also supports a helipad, which may be helpful for distinguished management or VIP visits.

THE UNITS AT THE PROMINENCE OFFICE TOWER ARE READY FOR HANDOVER AND USE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RENTING OR PURCHASING AN OFFICE AT THE PROMINENCE, PLEASE VISIT WWW.ALAM-SUTERA.COM OR CALL +6221 3110 3838 / 537 3838

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Spotlight

MINI MART CART

The People behind the Goods grandfather of five smiles and bellows, “Everywhere.”

Patting his belly, he looks at his wife and adds, “But I need to be fit, so I better start working out!”

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olourful street vendors are an integral part of Jakarta’s landscape; one that separates Jakarta from other boring, even sterilelooking, cities. A thriving underground economy, street vendors reflect a resourceful entrepreneurial spirit that delivers goods and services directly to the consumer using some ingenious forms of transportation.

The iconic kaki lima (five legs) so called for the three “legs” on the cart and the two legs that push it, is the heart and soul of low-cost, efficient transportation systems. Joined by a plethora of modified bicycles and scooters this unregulated industry provides

millions of Indonesians with a livelihood. We see them every day, but who are they? What are their days like?

I rode a bicycle around my neighbourhood to find out more.

Mini Mart Cart Looking quite stoic in the picture, Pak Sarkum and his wife light up when they talk about their life together.

The couple have plied the streets from Teroggong Kecil to Pondok Indah since 1982, earning enough to buy a house and raise a family of four. “Banyak hal!” Pak Sarkum says with a laugh, “I sell many things! Tofu, tempeh, vegetables….” When asked about places in the world he would like to visit, the

ROVING TOY STORE

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Roving Toy Store Praised by surrounding female customers for his good looks, Pak Ujang has worked in Jakarta for five years.

He walks from school to school pushing a kaki lima piled high with colourful toys – the kind of goodies that cause children to tug on their mother’s arm and beg. He is a shy man with a peaceful demeanour who is an oasis of calm on streets railing with speeding scooters, clambering school kids and cackling mothers. Usually working 12-hour days, he wistfully says that his dream is to find a well-paying job near his kampung (village) in Sunda so that he can live with his wife, his children and his parents. Until then, he will stay in Jakarta and send most of his money back home.

FISH ON A BIKE

As a kid Terry stared at maps, read books about pirates and spent barefoot summers on an island up in Canada. Over the last 30 years he and his wife have lived and worked in eight different countries, raising their family on five different continents. Terry hopes his writing and photography will inspire others to test life’s fragile boundaries and create their own adventures.

SEWING MACHINE ON WHEELS

A JAVANESE FAVOURITE

WALKING BROOM VENDOR

THE VEGETABLE VENDOR

Fish on a Bike

Sewing Machine on Wheels

Dressed in board shorts and sporting an ear-to-ear grin, Ahmad projects an air of “cool.” He has been selling tropical fish for over seven years. He can tell you the names of each one, and which species are compatible in the same aquarium. His bicycle is equipped with a rack made of bamboo, reminiscent of a hospital IV pole, where he hangs dozens of clear plastic bags full of the live creatures. Ahmad buys everything at the bazaar and has no desire to explore the ocean. “Hiu!” he declares with a visible shudder.

He doesn’t want to be eaten by sharks!

Edi, a trained tailor from Pakalongan, left his home five years ago to make it big in Jakarta. With a footpowered sewing machine cleverly mounted on a three-wheeled bicycle, he patrols the streets of Pondok Indah attracting local and expat customers alike. He sews Levis for men, women and children and can repair just about anything else. An articulate and ambitious man, he is happiest when it is sunny outside and he can get lots of work. He dreads the rainy season when all he can do is sit at home eating, smoking and drinking coffee.

The Vegetable Vendor

A Javanese Favourite

A gregarious gentleman, Pak Jonny has been a vegetable seller for 28 years. Waking up each day at 2:00am to be first at the market he buys a mountain of vegetables, bags them and carefully arranges everything onto his custom-made scooter before embarking on a daily route through Jakarta Selatan. He says when dealing with bule (foreigners) he has learned to write prices down on paper to avoid misunderstandings. Honest and indomitably hardworking, he typically returns home well after sunset. When asked if there is anything else he would rather do, his eyes glaze over and he shakes his head.

After a minute of silence, he quietly replies, “No, because this is how I support my family.”

As Pak Jono pushes his kaki lima through the twisting alleyways of Jakarta, his lilting call of “Jagung!” alerts everyone that it is time for a treat. Known as blendu in Cirebon and konsi in Sukabumi, jagung is a corn dessert garnished with multicoloured sweets and grated coconut. Each day he heads to the market at 2:00am to buy supplies. Returning home, he follows a painstaking five-hour cooking and cooling process that causes the kernels to double in size. To maintain quality, everything must be sold the same day, which typically entails a foot-weary, ten-hour journey through Lebak Bulus and Cilandak. With sleepy eyes and a Cheshire cat smile, he tells me he has been doing this for over 28 years.

ROLLING SOUP KITCHEN

Rolling Soup Kitchen Pak Asim works hard. One night when returning home, he was so tired he failed to see a polisi tidur, one of Jakarta’s ubiquitous speed bumps, and hit it so hard that dishes, silverware and condiments were sent flying in every direction! His specialty is Baso Malang, a tasty meatball soup served with tofu and crispy wanton, that originates from his region in Central Java. Insisting that it is made fresh every day, he arrives at the market at sunrise and cooks all morning.

He starts his route by lunchtime and continues until the last ladleful is sold, often resulting in a 15-hour workday. Asim would like to return to his kampung to live with his wife and children, but remains in Jakarta to make his fortune.

Walking Broom Vendor The singsong call of “Sapu-uuu” echoes off the buildings as Nana resolutely strides through Cilandak, Cipete and Kemang. Rhythmically recoiling on his shoulder is a long bamboo strip called a pikulan that is strung with brooms, mops and a multitude of kitchenware. Having carried this heavy load for over 18 years, Nana appears a couple of centimetres shorter than he actually is. Normally a happy guy, he gets annoyed by the longstanding catcall of, “Hey! Are you mad at your wife? Why are you selling her stuff?”

Nana smiles broadly when he talks of one day making a pilgrimage to Mecca and then travelling on to see the sights of Germany.

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Jakarta or Manila: Which Southeast Asian Megacity is Safer for Women?

Both cities have a problem with sexual harassment and violence against women, but Manila may be a step ahead in making things better.

Indonesia’s capital was found to be one of the most unsafe megacities for women in a study by Thomson Reuters Foundation released in October 2017, ranking ninth on a list of 19 metropolises deemed the most unsafe for women.

The study surveyed women’s issues experts including academics, NGO workers, and policy makers. Compared to Jakarta, women are worse off in places like Cairo, Karachi, and Delhi; but neighbouring Manila did better while being ranked at 14.

Jakarta scored particularly poorly in one category that looks at the risk of women being exposed to sexual violence or harassment, which echoes Restuviani’s experience.

Other categories include economic opportunities and access to healthcare.

Women in Jakarta are coping with the situation through self-organized community groups such as Hollaback.

In 2016 and 2017, the community received 220 cases through its platform. Reports can be submitted anonymously. Restuviani wanted to create a space where women can feel safe talking about their experiences without the fear of judgement from their community.

“I think women are afraid of victim blaming when they come forward, so it’s good to share online,” she says.

In Indonesia, she explains, women

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“It’s very uncomfortable and I experience it all the time; not only catcalling, but also harassment,” she said.

Restuviani is a member of an activist group against street harassment, Hollaback Jakarta, which encourages women to share their stories online and draw attention to the problem of harassment in public spaces.

Hollaback Jakarta usually doesn’t follow up on reports or assist victims, but Restuviani said there were a few cases so severe that they needed intervention.

“We referred the women who reported them to our partners for intervention,” she said. “We also have a page on our website that lists places women can go when they need counselling.”

Jakarta’s newly appointed governor Anies Baswedan responded to the Reuters Foundation study, saying that safety for women was part of his election campaign that he would fulfil.

“We want all citizens to be involved in safeguarding their neighbourhood to create a better environment for women,” he said in the local media.

But Mariana Amiruddin, commissioner of the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan), an agency that focuses on women’s rights, believes that harassment and sexual violence in public spaces will continue to happen if there isn’t a stronger legal framework to protect women’s rights.

According to her, the patriarchal system in Indonesian society makes things worse for the safety of women, as the cultural and religious context of the country puts men in a higher position than women.

She points out the lack of regulation in Jakarta’s regional government to prevent harassment or assault in the city. Even at the state level, a bill to address sexual-based violence has been under discussion for the past year since it was introduced to the House of Representatives in 2016.

Until now, cases of sexual violence are usually tried under the Criminal Law Procedures (KUHAP) chapter 14 on crime against morality.

WOMAN HOLDING A POSTER AT WOMEN’S MARCH IN JAKARTA ON MARCH 4, 2017 (IMAGE BY C2WIRE)

alking the uneven pavement in the sweltering heat of Jakarta is made even more uncomfortable for women like Anindya Restuviani due to the constant catcalling she has to endure. Leering stares and inappropriate comments are daily occurrences not only for Restuviani, but for many of the other women who make up half of the city’s 10.3 million inhabitants.

who get assaulted often find themselves being criticized for what they were wearing or for staying out late, instead of being taken seriously.

WOMEN WRITING ON THE STREET WITH CHALK PROTESTING STREET HARASSMENT IN JAKARTA (IMAGE BY C2WIRE)

Unlike Indonesia, the Philippines has the Anti-Rape Law of 1997 or Republic Act 8353, as well as the Anti Violence against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 or Republic Act 9262. Both laws recognize the protection of women from gender-based and sexual violence.

TOURISTS RETURN TO BALI IMAGE COURTESY OF ARMANINFO

“The patriarchal system in Indonesian society makes things worse for the safety of women, as the cultural and religious context of the country puts men in a higher position than women.”

Writer Karen Donald provides an update on the tourism industry in Bali after the first few months of Mount Agung’s slow, yet ever-soimpactful, rumblings on the resort island.

BY KAREN DONALD

B ACTIVISTS AT THE WOMEN’S MARCH IN JAKARTA CALLING TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN THE COUNTRY (IMAGE BY C2WIRE)

It includes not only rape, but also marital and date rape committed by a significant other.

According to Komnas Perempuan’s 2017 Annual Report (Catatan Tahunan), there were 1,036 cases of rape and 838 cases of harassment in the public space in Indonesia. Meanwhile, 1,389 reported rapes were committed by the victims’ spouse or boyfriend. Komnas Perempuan differentiates between these two types of rape.

Amiruddin said that the number slightly increases from year to year because more women are starting to have the courage to report. “But there are still a lot of cases going unreported.”

According to the Reuters Foundation study, women in Manila are thought to have a relatively lower risk of sexual violence or harassment on the street than in Jakarta, ranking at number 13 out of 19 megacities in that category, whereas Jakarta comes in at 4.

The capital of the Philippines isn’t free of rape and harassment, but the numbers reported are slightly lower than those in Indonesia. Based on the data collected by the Philippine Commission on Women, a total of 1,034 rape cases were reported nationwide this year, along with 51 harassment cases. In 2013, the number of rapes reported was 1,259.

Of course there are likely many more unreported violations. A 2015 study

by Social Weather Stations, a research institute in the Philippines, found that 88 percent of respondents surveyed in Metro Manila admitted to having experienced some form of street harassment at least once. Catcalling was the most common form, but 34 percent suffered groping or being the object of public masturbation.

Based on these numbers, neither Jakarta nor Manila are particularly easy on women, but perhaps experts have a slightly more upbeat assessment of the situation because the Philippines is a step ahead when it comes to offering women a legal framework to fall back on when they’ve been violated.

Lawmakers and city officials in Quezon City, the biggest and most populous city in Metro Manila, made a revision to its Gender and Development Ordinance last year as part of the UN’s Women Safe Cities initiative.

The government now classifies forms of public space harassment from light to severe. Catcalling and other forms of humiliation against women can be fined up to PHP5,000 (US$100) and physical sexual harassment is punishable by a fine and up to one year in jail.

Quezon City Administrator Aldrin Cuna, in a recent discussion with news portal Rappler pointed out that the government needed an innovative approach to combat harassment in public spaces.

Cuna said the amendment to the law which now includes a clear penal provision in the form of a fine will make people think twice before harassing women.

The amendment was recently extended to 16 other local government units in Metro Manila.

Chang Jordan, the UN Women project officer of the Safe Cities initiative, in the same discussion said that more women need to speak up and report incidents to stop the problem. Chang said, “Stopping harassment would mean safer cities not just for women, but for everyone.”

usinesses have done well over the Christmas period with reports of normal numbers of foreign tourists everywhere and plenty of domestic visitors occupying the roads. In November last year, arrivals to Bali dropped dramatically after a three-day shut down of Denpasar International Airport; but it seems that arrivals and occupancies are now on the rise. A presidential visit and new bookings for 2018 demonstrate to Bali, and the entire world, that the island remains safe for a holiday despite the continued rumbling of volcanic Mount Agung.

Additional positive news comes as China withdrew its travel caution, advising Bali’s biggest inbound market that the island is a safe place to visit as long as people stay away from the narrow “exclusion zone” surrounding the volcano.

Losses have reached Rp.11 trillion rupiah ($812 million) following the volcanic alert first issued on September 21, 2017 by the nation’s disaster mitigation agency. Each day the airport was closed in November meant about US$5 million in combined lost flight revenue for the 42 airlines that fly to Denpasar. Flight cancellations cost airlines significantly as they must refund passengers, pay fixed costs of aircraft and crew that are not flying, and offer "relief" flights to return stranded travellers.

In December 2017, President Joko Widodo visited the island to show the world that it’s a safe destination for Christmas and New Year holidaymakers. He tweeted photos of himself strolling barefoot along Kuta beach, which had been cleared of rubbish ahead of his visit, and posing in selfies with crowds of people.

"Bali is safe, please holiday in Bali. This afternoon Kuta beach is busy, try and see, busy, very busy," tweeted President Jokowi.

Jokowi’s administration is desperate to lure tourists back to Bali as tourism accounts for about 70 percent of the province’s income; there are few alternative forms of income for islanders. It also accounts for more than half of all foreign visitors to Indonesia. Bali is the only Hindumajority island in Indonesia and has long attracted artists, surfers, spring breakers, yogis, and sun seekers. In the last three months, parts of Bali have become ghost towns as Mount Agung's threat prompted many wouldbe visitors to cancel their trips. Some Balinese locals say the impact of Agung has been worse than the 2002 Bali bombings, a terrorist attack that killed 200 people in Kuta. Cafés and hotels in the radius of the volcano, which is in the heart of northwestern Bali and whose slopes include the holy Pura Besakih Temple complex, have been empty for weeks.

The last volcanic eruption occurred in 1963 and killed about 1,100 people.

This year, the volcano has been taking its time, expelling smoke and rumbling steadily. Indonesian disaster officials had evacuated thousands of Balinese villagers but then made most of them move back to their homes. Due to the extended timeline of the eruption and the massive resources dedicated to Bali, observers expect disaster management to go smoothly once Agung finally blows.

The volcano chaos may not have any major implications for the Indonesian economy as a whole. Bali only accounts for 1.5 percent of the country's total gross domestic product. Still, President Joko Widodo wants tourism to account for 8 percent of the Indonesian economy by the end of 2019, up from 4 percent last year. So the smoother the recovery goes, the sooner tourists will come back to the “Island of the Gods.”

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Food and Drink

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

Cuisine so Delightfully Introspective, It’s Hard to Keep Kaum

KAUM'S OPEN KITCHEN

The Clandestine Critic is back, this time tackling upscale Indonesian dining in the heart of Jakarta. Kaum Restaurant is well-received in cities like Hong Kong, where it received an honourable mention in the Michelin guide. So how does it rate with our city’s most elusive and discerning critic?

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ike a dirty secret, I’ll admit I trudge through reviews on websites like TripAdvisor and Zomato.

The reviews are mostly amusing, but I take anything anyone says on there with a healthy dose of skepticism. Half of the reviews are written unintelligibly, a few are written by friends of the owners, a handful had a bad day and wanted to take it out on the restaurant staff, a few reviews are thoughtfully conceived and a couple might even be written by someone who knows a thing or two about food. These sites can be a reliable resource for those who want to try new restaurants or for a diner to get a feel of what lies ahead in the evening. [One word of advice: Try not to rely on review sites for “Top 10 Best Restaurant” lists as most of the algorithms that churn out the highest rated restaurants are peculiarly off base.]

Misleading as some review sites may be, though, either in placing undo praise on an unworthy restaurant or passing over an excellent one, it was the reason I ended up at Kaum one evening.

Let’s be frank. Any eatery produced by the Potato Head Group here in Indonesia is going to look as sleek as a Ferrari. I simply wanted to check under the hood to see whether that engine performed more like a 1974 Ford Pinto.

Overall, Kaum did not disappoint. The restaurant is housed in a cavernous, renovated, Dutch-colonial home.

The space is split between different rooms within the framework of the old house, with a main dining room that is meant to be the showcase space with a comfortable bar on one side with plush couches and settees; and the shiny, stainless steel, open-plan kitchen on the other. All around the dining room, there are elements of Indonesian textile references from densely textured walls to locally designed fabrics and teak-wood style tables and chairs. The design elements were sleek mid-century modern, and everything worked harmoniously within the space.

The menu is something akin to upscale Indonesian. For what it’s worth, we are living in exciting times when it comes to eating in this country as we are seeing young Indonesian chefs redefining and refining the cuisine. There is a kind of hyper-focus on local ingredients, sourcing directly from farmers and incorporating traditional techniques. Led by chefs like Ray Adriansyah and Eelke Plasmeijer of Locavore in Bali as well as Ragil Imam Wibowo at Nusa Gastronomy in Jakarta, this movement to celebrate indigenous ingredients and showcase Indonesian cuisine through the modern lens is really gathering steam. At Kaum, we see the same attention lavished on ingredients alongside use of traditional techniques, but the dishes produced are akin to an elevated version of Indonesian comfort food (that’s not to say it was bad… it’s honestly quite good).

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“For what it’s worth, we are living in exciting times when it comes to eating in this country as we are seeing young Indonesian chefs redefining and refining the cuisine.”

AYAM KAMPUNG BERANTAKAN SAMBAL TERASI

SATE UDANG KUPAS PANTAI MAWI

From the cocktails menu, I quite enjoyed the Sulawesi Spritz, a play on the Aperol Spritz from Italy. At Kaum, a mangosteen-infused gin is topped with Aperol and sparkling wine. Served with a couple of slices of oranges, and you have one of the most refreshing beverages outside the old tropical standard gin and tonic. I tend not to drink wine with Indonesian food as most of the heavy spices and layers of flavours blow out any kind of wine pairing. If one sticks mostly to the three basic elements of clear liquor, citrus and ice, one can navigate an entire Indonesian meal well.

The food menu is well organized. There are small and shared plates that act as starters and mains, but they are interchangeable within the meal. The servers are well versed in the menu so they make suggestions for timing and placement of each dish, which is a nice touch.

Everything on the menu is meant to be shared. The Ikan Asin Bulu Ayam Sambal Ijo (crispy, salty, hairfin anchovies served with green chili relish) is an acquired taste for many Western palates, but absolutely more-ish for those who love this type of dish with intense salinity and brine from the anchovies and the mildly spicy and sweet heat from the green chilies. The Batagor Sambal Kacang is a crowdpleaser with a fluffy and light filling of prawns and fish wrapped in wonton skin that is deep-fried and served in a sweet cashew nut and coconut milk sauce. The dumpling also has garlic chives in the filling to bring some edge to an otherwise tame dish.

I really enjoyed the Gohu Ikan Tuna, which is a type of crudo served with rice crackers. The flavours work together to create a kind of bright richness: coconut, calamansi, belimbi (a local fruit similar to a star apple) mixed with diced, fresh, lean tuna. The addition of kenari nuts provide texture and a warm nuttiness. Everything works quite harmoniously together for such a simple dish. The only forgettable dish was the Ayam Kampung Berantakan Sambal Terasi. I couldn’t find anything exciting about a dry, bland half chicken that only came to life with the outstanding sambal terasi that came along with it. I wish I could learn to love ayam kampung outside of having it in soup, for which it is excellent. Unfortunately, Kaum could not convince me otherwise. However, one miss in the entire meal is hardly a strike against this restaurant. Check it out.

GOHU IKAN TUNA

BATAGOR SAMBAL KACANG

BAR AT KAUM

Kaum Restaurant Address: Jalan Dr. Kusuma Atmaja, No. 77-79, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat Telephone: 021 2239 3256 Website: www.kaum.com (Reservations advised)

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Travel

Chubu: The Underdog Travel Destination of Japan Christabel Sasabone spent a week in Nagoya, Japan and showcases some unique destinations for the adventurous and curious traveler who wants to indulge in some of the best scenic views in central Japan.

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lanning a trip to Japan? Nagoya may not be on the top of your list of cities to visit, but the capital city of Aichi Prefecture is somewhat of a well-kept secret. As the fourth largest city after Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka, Nagoya plays a essential part in the cultural and historical identity of Japan. It is also where the samurai and ninja culture evolved. Below are some recommendations for places to visit while you are there, including the infamous Villages of Shirakawa-go, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Their fishing method has a long history and can be traced back through ancient records.

It is a unique part of the Japanese culture in this region. While working in the sea, they breathe in a unique way to avoid damage to their lungs. Their breathing method is called isobue (sea whistle).

Ama Hut is an actual hut where ama divers take refuge and congregate with their fellow divers after going in the ocean. Visitors can enjoy the fine flavours of fresh, local, chargrilled seafood while listening to the stories told by the cheerful ama divers in their traditional white diving suits.

Trying on their traditional outfits and learning their dance was the highlight of the trip for me. The amas were some of the most friendly people I met in Japan, and although I was unable to talk with them one-on-one due to language barriers, we were still able to communicate through movement when they were teaching their beautiful dance steps.

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Hachiman Kamado (Ama Hut Experience) 819 Osatsucho, Toba 517-0032, Mie Prefecture Hours: 10:00am – 4:30pm Phone: +81 599-33-1023

There are about 1,000 professional female shellfish divers called “ama” in the IseShima region. They are known as the vigorous working women of Ise-Shima.

Traditionally, they dive into the sea without SCUBA equipment like oxygen tanks to catch shellfish and harvest seaweed.

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Okage-yokocho Street 52 Uji Nakanokiricho, Ise 516-8558, Mie Prefecture Hours: 9:30am – 5:00pm Phone: +81 596-23-8838

This is the street to visit if you’re looking for traditional Japanese snacks. At Fukusuke restaurant, you can try ise udon, which is an extra thick udon noodle that takes up to an hour to cook. Or, you can try the Japanese red bean mochi called akafuku at Akafuku Honten restaurant.

There is also premium sake on offer at the Iseman Naiku Mae Japanese Sake Factory.

Apart from buying souvenirs, you can experience a lot of special Japanese events depending on the season. In Spring, you can eat sweet rice crackers and see koi nobori, which are carp-shaped kites traditionally flown in Japan to wish health and success to boys. In Summer, Tanabata festival decorations and furin (wind bells) are shown. In Autumn, you can try making hariko-manekineko, a special type of paper maché found only in Japan. In winter, you can make kadomatsu (Japanese New Year’s decorations) and ehomaki, a type of giant sushi roll with seven different ingredients typically eaten on Setsubun, a religious festival welcoming Spring.

Think of it as a street full of wonder and little knick knacks. The deeper I went walking through the street, the harder it was for me to hold back the temptations of buying something randomly. I ended up buying a chocolate-flavoured ice cream cone from one of the stalls there because I wasn't adventurous enough to try their other exciting flavours, such as miso soup, seaweed, or even soy sauce flavoured ice cream. A must-try though, if you're curious and adventurous enough.

Yoro Park: The Site Of Reversible Destiny 1298-2 Takabayashi, Yoro-cho, Yoro-gun 503-1267, Gifu Prefecture Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm Phone: +81 584-32-0501

Yoro Park, opened to the public in 1995, is a landscape containing disorienting spaces and shifting colours all throughout the park. It is truly an experience in the Gifu Prefecture.

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Nabana no Sato (Winter Illumination) 270 Komae Urushibata, Nagashimacho, Kuwana 511-1144, Mie Prefecture Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm Phone: +81 594-41-0787

With millions of LED lights illuminating this flower park, Nabana no Sato is considered one of the largest illumination events in the country. The attractions visitors can enjoy in this park include two light tunnels, a huge field transformed into a sea of lights with an animated light show as well as an observation deck from which visitors can get a bird’s eye view of the park and its displays.

Nabana no Sato is also known for its seasonal flowers throughout the whole year other than the Winter Illumination, as there is a Floral Festival in the spring.

From spring to summer, the park is home to a variety of flowers namely daffodils, roses, tulips and hydrangeas.

Out of all the places I've visited in Japan, this was the most "Insta-genic" place. One post on Instagram had all of my followers asking about this park. Nabana no Sato is perfect for those who love taking amazing pictures as I'd say this place reminds me of a grander and bigger Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.

Shirakawa-go Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu Prefecture 501-5600 Phone: +81 5769-6-1311

This famous village was once considered a wild and unexplored region due to its location by the mountain. In 1995, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architecture and farmhouses called gassho-zukuri, some of which are more than 250 years old.

The theme of the park is to "encounter the unexpected" and it was constructed

Hamonoya Sanshu Knife Shop 950-1 Oze, Seki 501-3265, Gifu Prefecture Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm Phone: +81-575-28-5147

Be prepared to be transported back to the Edo Period of Japan when you visit Mino City. Mino has earned a place in history as the center of Japanese paper production (mino-washi) for over a 1,000 years.

One of the most popular tourist sites within the prefecture is the city houses.

The houses on the streets are lined with what they call udatsu or roofed dividing walls, and is famous for housing washi wholesalers. To this day, the buildings

Gassho-zukuri translates to “constructed like hands in prayer” as the rooftops of the houses resemble the hands of Buddhist monks pressed together in prayer. The roofs are made without nails, and have developed over generations. They were purposely designed to withstand the heavy snow that falls in the region during winter.

Since this place is quite scenic and gorgeous, it is popular with tourists and it is so often quite crowded. Also, the village is famous for handmade dolls called the sarubobo (faceless dolls). Each colour represents some kind of luck. The blue one is for work, yellow is for wealth, pink is for love, and the black one is to remove any bad luck. I bought two pink sarubobo just in case, haha.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to explore all of the areas of the park, but was still able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes with all of the colourful trees during winter.

The Sanshu Knife Market is run by a third-generation owner, and his craftsmen create the blades in the traditional Seki way. The owner commissions a group of local blacksmiths to forge them. After the blacksmiths hand over the finished blades, the company’s own craftsmen then fit custom handles to each blade and hone them once more. After that, they are ready for sale.

Sanshu knives are a product of 800 years of forging traditions, handcrafted by the blacksmiths from Seki, Japan.

Seki, a historical city in Japan known for its blacksmith techniques, is where the country’s legendary samurai swords were first made. To this day, the same techniques are still being used to create the best blades in the country.

Mino City Mino, Gifu Prefecture, Chubu

over 30 years by world renowned artists, Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Ginz. The park itself is made up of two distinct areas: The Destiny House and the Elliptical Field.

Throughout the park, you can find steep hills as well as strange works of art (like the slope populated with furniture that is hard to climb and also hard to use once you get there) that provide a truly unique and oftentimes discombobulating experience for all involved.

Sadly, Customs don’t allow katana swords into Indonesia. Trust me, I've enquired with both the owner of the shop and my tour guide. I did, however, manage to buy a nail clipper from the shop and was still advised to put it in checked baggage. I'd say that's close enough.

of the city are preserved as cafés, town archives and sake brewers. Be sure to drop in by the Mino-Washi Museum, which showcases unique washi designs from all around the country.

I visited the town on a Tuesday, which was the day when all of the shops were closed.

I was still able to enter the museum for a quick visit, but was unable to visit the shops to see how the washi are made. It wasn't all bad since the town was so quiet and empty, walking around there felt very peaceful and calm (plus, it was a perfect opportunity to take pictures without all of the other tourists!).

Inuyama Castle Kitakoken-65-2 Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture 484-0082 Hours: 9:00am – 4:30pm Phone: +81 568-61-1711

Initially constructed in 1537, Inuyama Castle is one of five castles in Japan declared a national treasure by the government and its people. As well as being the smallest of the five castles, it is also one of the oldest. Inuyama is one of a dozen castles that have survived and stayed intact after numerous natural disasters and wars.

The castle’s main structure is built almost entirely of wood and rocks, and retains an authentic feel without modern additions

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that reconstructed castles sometimes include such as elevators. The steep staircase, one of the conserved features of the castle, is four stories high. Visitors are able to climb up to the top level to enjoy the gorgeous views over the castle grounds as well as the Kiso River, which is adjacent to the castle's small hill. Visitors can also view through a lookout, which was used to watch over approaching enemies.

After catching my breath when I reached the top of the castle, I went outside to the castle's balcony and enjoyed the view.

Ignoring my fear of heights for a quick photo here and there was definitely worth it.

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A PLACE TO CALL HOME As a city that has been growing exponentially for the past 20 years, there’s little doubt about Jakarta’s needs and the demand for high rise accommodation. One’s mind can quickly be drawn to the premium neighbourhoods in central and south Jakarta when it comes to luxury living. Large apartment complexes crowding these areas are popular due to their proximity to Jakarta’s main business districts, and are starting to saturate the market.

In other parts of the city, such as to the west and the east of Jakarta, things are not quite the same. The selection of luxury apartments are scarce and buildings are geared up to sell more and not better. The Wang Residence provides a premium alternative for discerning residents, and you will never want for more after your first visit.

What makes this apartment residence special are two massive towers situated in one of the main thoroughfares of Jakarta: Jalan Panjang in Kebon Jeruk. Wang Residence is the first resort-apartment concept in West Jakarta, and a pioneer in luxury living. The twin 33 floor buildings aspire to grant expatriates and Indonesians with discerning tastes an ultra premium, mixed-use, residential complex that is something more than just a place to live.

Wang Residence sits on 10,000 square metres with a long list of supporting facilities and amenities that will quickly make you forget the hustle and bustle of Jakarta.

One of the buildings, aptly named The Upperhouse, consists of spacious two and three bedroom units that are limited to six per floor, ranging from 130 to 170 square metres.

As you walk into your apartment, a spacious living area greets you, flooded with natural light and ventilation thanks to its large windows and three-metre high ceiling.

Apartment units are equipped with Daikin central air conditioning, imported slab marble floors, high quality timber floors in the bedrooms, and bathrooms are lavishly equipped with Grohe fittings. Kitchens are even more exciting with high-end fit outs. Table counters are constructed using VIVERE products and stovetops, sink and hoods consist of Frenchmade Scholtes products or Italian-made Ariston for the Upperhouse Tower. A separate service living quarter and additional kitchen are also provided for household staff members.

In addition to the in-suite amenities, Wang Residence is also equipped with facilities that further emphasize the resort-hotel feel such as three swimming pools (infinity pool, indoor heated water pool, kids’ pool), indoor and outdoor playgrounds, a stylish reading room, indoor and outdoor decks, a dining area managed by Kembang Goela group, a fully equipped gym, and even a mini movie theater for all tenants to enjoy. In addition, the future opening of a dedicated lifestyle center, the Wang Plaza, will add convenience for tenants living in the apartments with a Ranch Market and preschool for little ones.

The services that Wang Residence offer are also in a class of its own. Subject to additional charges, bespoke services are also available such as maid services, nannies for seniors, a spa & massage service, a dedicated car wash and an on-call physician and clinic. Our concierge service will also be available for pre-purchasing movie tickets, event bookings, arranging flowers, ordering party cakes, and much more with a simple phone call.

All unit types are currently available for rent. During our special promotional period, rent starts from USD1,650 for two bedroom, USD1,980 for three bedroom and USD3,300 for four bedroom units. The price is inclusive of service charges.

Even more impressive is the Penthouse, the second tower with its additional lobby and concierge service that offers luxurious three and four bedroom suites ranging from 224 to 258 square metres as well as two-floor duplex living quarters that total an impressive 293 square metres of living space.

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The Great Gunung Agung and the Displaced Balinese Following the months of turmoil amongst the displaced Balinese who live within the impact zone on Mount Agung our reporter describes their ordeal and imminent issues surrounding the volcano, those impacted by the volcanic activities and how we might start to address them.

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n December 20, the Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya announced a new level two status for all areas outside the impacted zones. With this lowered alert status, the tourism industry could start promoting Bali on a large scale with a budget of Rp.100 billion, according to the minister. He went on to state that in the last 36 days the losses due to the lack of tourists have been about Rp.9 trillion with the national level at Rp.15 trillion.

According to the Center for Volcanology of Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMPG), the only alert given out is for the impacted zones around the volcano and not “for the rest of Bali.” The radius they describe is for the initial impact zone for an explosive eruption. Obviously government officials have overlooked issues such as the secondary effects of ash fall, pyroclastic and lahar (a type of mudflow or debris) that only nature can determine.

President Jokowi visited south Bali the weekend of December 22, walking along Kuta Beach, where he was happily escorted by Balinese and his many admirers. He had his picture taken with citizens and foreign tourists before going to the popular eatery Made’s Warung in Seminyak. The President and his wife Iriana had visited an evacuee camp in Klungkung on September 26, located in the Swecapura Sports Centre. It is one of 162 evacuee camps in Klungkung housing more than 19,456 people.

However, there is an elephant on the island of Bali and no one seems to be addressing its inherent issues properly at the national or international level. Vice President Muhammad Jusuf Kalla did in fact express concern over the condition of evacuees, especially the seniors who are immobile in camps and children who are unable to attend

school. After initial aid was sent consisting of food supplies and other staples, little has been said of the immediate problem of the evacuees and conditions they are living under or what will happen when they are able to return to their villages, if at all.

President Joko Widodo along with Vice President Kalla chaired a limited cabinet meeting in Bali on December 22 to assure the world that travel to Bali was safe, along with its readiness to receive as many tourists as possible.

The evacuation started on September 15. That is a long time to be living in a makeshift camp away from normal, daily life. The evacuees are from some of the communities that make up the backbone of Balinese culture and we must ensure their survival. Yet the camps are forgotten as tourism is promoted. The real issues to contend with at this point are disaster mitigation and community restoration and rehabilitation. It appears there is more interest in bringing foreign tourism back than addressing the needs of the Indonesian people in Bali. Tourism should not control policy making.

its value. After the first few weeks all the shops are closed and the villages are ghost towns. The debt collectors are going to the camps and collecting bikes and phones and even deeds to land as 90 days have gone by a while ago and people have no income. The full effects of the evacuation are not known but the longer it continues, the more aid will be required to build the communities that are evacuated, if the areas even survive a volcanic eruption.

The scarecrow in the camps is the debt collector.”

Speaking with Enong Ismael, a community leader who has been visiting many different camps, he expressed concern for the impact upon the daily lives of the displaced: ”More than half of the evacuees are from remote villages and know nothing of modern life or city life. They live close to nature, grow rice and other crops, tend their cows and chickens and pigs, and have a deep cultural and traditional life which revolves around their home temple and community temples. When it is a good day, some go back to their village to tend their crops and animals. But now, so much time has passed that the crops are ruined and the livestock has had to be sold off for a tiny percentage of

More than 150,000 people are homeless and that number is growing as drivers and those dependent on tourism lose their income. However, during this period of slow tourism other problems have become all too obvious. Bali had a month of regular traffic flow at the peak of the tourism glut. It was obvious that the normal traffic at that time is exactly what the infrastructure could hold. Now Bali is back to gridlock but most tourists are domestic. The rivers carry plastic and debris down to the beaches which despite daily cleanings, are still covered in garbage, especially plastics. Garbage piles can be seen in front of temples such as Tanah Lot.

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“After initial aid was sent consisting of food supplies and other staples, little has been said of the immediate problem of the evacuees and conditions they are living under or what will happen when they are able to return to their villages, if at all.�

Perhaps it is time to invest in a more diverse economy.

Tourism creates massive amounts of money into an economy from a single industry, creating dependence on foreign interest as it contributes to an uneven distribution of wealth. There remains a need for access to education in income generating professions other than hospitality. Bali has a long history of creating wealth through their creative arts and crafts where, in this high tech global economy, it can flourish. However, education is needed in various sectors such as the medical and legal professions in addition to technology.

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Local farming can generate more income by becoming more diverse and adhering to organic standards. Even animal husbandry, if done properly and organically, will bring more profit. All these things mean more knowledge must be made available and economic support is required.

Education is also needed in disaster mitigation training and drills. The current plan is not sufficient. Bali is a disaster prone area with landslides every rainy season and storm damage, not just a highly active volcano sitting on the Ring of Fire.

Most importantly the communities now displaced must survive, and support is needed right now. The Mount Agung Relief group is a group of NGOs and individuals who are putting together a pilot project in Tembok; an independent evacuee center in Buleleng to create a selfreliant model for evacuees that allows them to support themselves and have activities in a semi-temporary camp they could build themselves. The National Body for Disaster Mitigation [BNPD] has already committed to supporting the prototype with the possibility that it will be presented to the President for further expansion.

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Do You See What Eye See

A “Photo Voice” Project for Children with Special Needs Writer Stephanie Brookes shares a heartwarming tale from Bali about a couple of university grads from the Netherlands who are helping special needs children find their voice through photography and art.

BY STEPHANIE BROOKES

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I watched a documentary called Born Into Brothels a year ago, and it struck a chord,” Merel Van Den Berg explained, “It was about a project that gave the children born into brothels in Calcutta a powerful way of showing others how they saw the world. In other words, it gave them a greater voice.” This inspired Van Den Berg and her friend Simone Karssen to hatch a plan for a photobased project in Bali. They decided to implement a similar “photo voice” project as part of their study at Sjaki-TarusUs, a school in Bali for children and young adults with special needs.

Van Den Berg, who comes from the Netherlands, spent five months in Bali during 2016 and 2017, completing an internship at Sjaki-Tari-Us. She was encouraged by the interest she received from people she knew in Bali to develop a similar idea and undergo a “photo voice” project. She returned to the Netherlands, but found it hard to settle back home and yearned to return to Bali.

In the Netherlands she discussed ideas on how to get some cameras for the special needs students. Van Den Berg discussed more details with her university roommate and fellow classmate Simone Karssen, who felt inspired and wanted to collaborate. Both were undergoing studies in Socio-Cultural Development, and Karssen had been working at a school with special needs children in Holland and felt that working with Sjaki-Tari-Us could help expand her horizons. They flew to Bali in September 2017 to begin work on the photo project. They also received support, help and encouragement from their mentor Toinette Loeffen, a woman already creating very inspiring work with special needs individuals in the Netherlands. The Do You See What Eye See Project had sprung to life.

“We started with no experience,” Van Den Berg said.

“However, the project ideas just kept coming. The participants, the team and everyone involved were all carried along by the river [that is] this project.

It simply flowed.”

The seven students at Sjaki-Tarus-Us were given cameras.

They were encouraged to photograph what they saw in their daily lives and to record the beauty of their world.

They were given tips and guidance on how to use the camera, and total freedom to decide what to record.

Drawing and painting classes further stimulated their natural creativity. The participants showed enthusiasm and surprising aptitude in expressing themselves through their photography. This was evident in some of the remarkable images they produced.

The children and young people taking part were strongly supported by the principal and the teachers from the school as well as by some teachers from Holland. “Everyone pitched in,” said Van Den Berg. “The parents of the students, friends and extended family were also involved.

Miraculously, I found Taksu Photo Gallery in the nearby town of Ubud through an online search. I read its vision statement and saw it aligned perfectly with the goals of this project.”

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The vision statement of Taksu Photo Gallery clearly explains, “We are dedicated to utilising the power of photography to further deep thinking, communication and action. The gallery space aims to be a place to bridge photography and culture. Our vision is to bring people together, to expand the consciousness, through outstanding photography.”

It matched the goals of the project as photography was used to empower the participants. From it, there grew a wider acceptance of people with special needs by the local community. A deeper level of respect was evident in attitudes, and a positive image was created. This really gave honour to the students as evident in Romi’s story. Romi is an 11-year-old student. He lives in Klungkung Village and has been going to Sjaki-Tari-Us school for one and a half years. He has a happy disposition, and he loves to learn.

Romi knows that he is different from other children. He wants to be normal, and asked his mother to take him to the doctor because he had the feeling that something was wrong in his head. His doctor explained his condition, and he understands more about himself now. When a lesson is too difficult, he now has the confidence to speak out and seek help. Romi likes to take photos of objects, and he produced some beautiful photographic images of flowers, which have a particular significance for him as they are used frequently during ceremonies in Bali.

The project culminated in a professionally mounted exhibition launch at Taksu Photo Gallery on December 22, 2017. It was attended by 50 people with attendees including the exhibitors, who brought family members from their communities as well as many of those who had supported the project and other special guests.

Van Den Berg and Karssen spoke on the night. They said that, like the participants, they too were students and had learned so much. They added that the project had built up their professional confidence and provided a new career pathway. They stressed that, more importantly, the project was able to demonstrate achievements and growth among participants and the value of further initiatives to enhance self-expression and self-development among people with special needs.

The two collaborators want to keep doing good for the world, helping people who have difficulties in life and encouraging those with intellectual disabilities to see themselves as having gifts to share. “When we saw the twinkling in the eyes of our students and their growing confidence and new skills, we knew the project had been a success. We saw how happy it made them feel to be in control of a camera and express what is valuable to them in their lives to their friends, family and community.”

It goes to prove how with no experience and just a passion and an idea, you can achieve so much in this world.

Photos courtesy of Merel Van Den Berg and Simone Karssen Further reading: Merel Van Den Berg and Simone Karssen’s website: doyouseewhateyeseesite.wordpress.com School Contact: Sjakit-Tarus-Us School Principal – Ibu Iluh Mertasari (www.sjakitarius.nl) Taksu Photo Gallery (www.taksuphotogallery.com)

“I really like the story behind this photo because the photographer had a strong connection with his friend’s mother. He has captured his feeling in this photo. It has good composition and the subject is looking straight into the camera.”

David Metcalf, owner Taksu Photo Gallery

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emergency status authorities could mobilise an army of sweepers and during those five days 700 personnel were deployed to clean the beach.

Soon after the trash emergency was declared on Kuta and Legian beaches, local authorities erected a carefully-worded banner on Kuta beach: "We do apologise for this inconvenience, your visit interrupted by ‘natural phenomenon’ in the form of annual waste of west wind impact."

LOCAL HABITS Four of Indonesia's rivers: Brantas, Solo, Serayu and Progo are listed in the top 20 most polluted rivers in the world. A World Bank study found that 21 percent of Indonesia's litter consisted of diapers and, in August 2017, environmental activists called on people to stop dumping used diapers into the Brantas River in East Java.

Trash-Free Superheroes Some superheroes fly or fight crime with extraordinary powers, but on Bali, local superheroes are helping to rid their communities of excessive trash and writer Karen Donald explains how.

BY KAREN DONALD

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ome Badung Regency officials are dressed as superheroes, and working hard to keep Kuta Beach “trash-free” at the same time reducing the 20-metre high trash dump at TPA Suwung before October when the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Summit will be held on the resort island.

The Public Parks and Hygiene Department of Bali’s Badung Regency has adopted a unique way to clean debris from the shoreline in Kuta. Nine workers from the crew appeared on the white sand this past December dressed in various superhero costumes and one Santa Claus outfit.

“Bulldozers recently created towering piles of plastic, which disappeared before Indonesian President Joko Widodo's visit to Bali in December, but there was more plastic tangled in the sand by the next day.”

The superheroes comprising Superman, Batman, Spiderman and others, joined a range of heavy equipment and 400 other beach cleaners and who gather each morning to remove the rubbish which is brought to the shore each night by the prevailing westerly winds. Santa Claus was seen by tourists driving a front-end loader, moving trash heaps from the shore to waiting dump trucks.

Bulldozers recently created towering piles of plastic, which disappeared before Indonesian President Joko Widodo's visit to Bali in December, but there was more plastic tangled in the sand by the next day. Those who earn their livelihoods from the tourist beaches also do their bit - the Kuta cowboys, masseuses, hair braiders and hawkers are seen raking up and collecting rubbish on a daily basis.

THE CAUSE

TRASH EMERGENCY

It's the monsoon season in Indonesia, which means the water is a soupy sludge of plastic and the sand littered with Coke bottles, rubber sandals, crumpled plastic water cups and drinking straws. This harms marine life and causes discomfort for tourists who enjoy culinary delights along the shores, which in turn affects local income.

Seasonal westerly winds from October to April bring great quantities of flotsam and jetsam to Bali’s western shores from outer islands. In addition, local trash comes down the rivers from Balinese villages, and is trapped on the beach.

Badung Environmental Tram (DLHK), typically remove 125 tons of trash each day from Kuta and Kedonganan Beaches. However, the local government declared a "trash emergency" on Kuta and Legian beaches on several days over December. During the course of that time, the amount of trash that washed up on the beach each day reached over 50 tonnes. Most monsoon seasons see no more than five tonnes collected daily. A crew of 50 workers usually clean the eight-kilometre stretch of beach from Pererenan to Jimbaran on Bali's southwestern coast, but by declaring

Across Indonesia, roadside stalls sell individual shampoo sachets and people living in rural enclaves often bathe in rivers, discarding waste in them. Many also have the habit of sweeping trash directly into streams. Sealed plastic cups of water are served in restaurants and offices, and instant noodles in polystyrene cups are a national favourite. Even canang sari - the daily offerings Balinese Hindus place in temples or small shrines in houses to thank their supreme deity often contain plastic-wrapped items or are sold in plastic bags. This, coupled with poor or nonexistent solid waste management systems, has created the perfect environmental storm.

Many homes are without serviced garbage collection systems, or forgo paying, and plastic is flushed into the ocean. Awareness of the impact on tourism is growing slowly in Bali, an island that attracts five million visitors a year.

PLASTIC BAG TAX In 2016 a plastic bag tax of Rp.200 (two cents) was trialled in 23 cities across Indonesia. However, the Indonesian retailers association ended the trial later that year, waiting for the government to introduce official regulations.

Currently a presidential decree is being considered that would enable the plastic bag tax to be returned to communities. The governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, also famously announced three years ago that Bali would be free from plastic bags by 2018, which is currently not the case. The two Balinese sisters behind the Bye Bye Plastic Bags campaign, Melati and Isabel Wijsen, decided to work with governments to implement a charge on plastic bags in Bali as a first step towards a total ban.

Meanwhile a number of schools, businesses and NGOs are coming up with innovative ways of tackling the scourge of waste. It is hoped that if rubbish is seen as a valuable commodity this will change the mindset of children at school.

OVERFLOWING DUMP The 2018 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group will take place in Nusa Dua, in October. This will be a great opportunity to showcase Indonesia’s impressive economic and social achievements: efforts are being made to reduce the overflowing dumpsite.

The tourist island’s main rubbish dump now covers 30 hectares, reaches 20 metres high in places, and 600 trucks bring another 1,544 tonnes to add to the pile daily. Bali’s government says the problem has now reached alarming levels; there are concerns about dangerous runoff. The garbage pile at the Suwung waste disposal centre is now visible from the main road that runs between Sanur and Kuta. As Bali’s tourism industry booms, public services are struggling to cope and the government is calling for investors to help deal with the issue.

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Announcements Eton House Pre-School Jakarta Charity Drive Helps Local Orphanage JAKARTA Every year Eton House Pre-School Jakarta holds a charity event usually through fundraising activities such as selling children’s art work or donations. This December 2017, Eton House Pre-School Jakarta encouraged the school community to gather daily basic needs such as groceries and other household items for their selected orphanage. Panti Asuhan Murni Jaya (Murni Jaya Orphanage) located on Jalan Kramat Jaya Gang Pepeya 1, No. 10, around Tanjung Priok area was the recipient school for this year’s charity. The orphanage looks after 59 children from the ages of three to 18, most of whom are children without fathers.

We came to the orphanage during the midst of the rainy season when the city was flooded with heavy rain. When we arrived the first thing we saw was how badly the orphanage leaked in the living quarters.

Mr. Sutripso, the head of the Murni Jaya Foundation, welcomed us by informing our party the goods were delivered and were needed because they were running short. We felt very happy to have helped deliver useful supplies for this orphanage.

InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar Wins the Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards for 2017-2018 BANDUNG On December 11, 2017, InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar won the Indonesia Leading MICE Hotel at the Eighth Annual Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards (ITTA). The award was received by the hotel’s General Manager Pascal Caubo. The event was also attended by over 300 high-profile tourism personalities in Indonesia.

The award is presented to 71 winners of various categories based on online voting through Facebook that closed on October 30, 2017, and resulted in 51,943 votes from 17 countries. The final selection is then set by experts in the tourism field including The Board of Advisors and BINUS Business School as ITTA Foundation Knowledge & Research Partner on November 3, 2017.

romantic setting, semi-outdoor venue The Diamond. All of these facilities increasingly strengthen the existence of InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar as the most prestigious destination for high-end meetings and conferences, gala dinners and luxurious weddings.

"Gaining appreciation and recognition from various circles, of course, is a pride for us to be able to prove that dedication and teamwork is the key to providing the best service. This is certainly not possible without the efforts of all colleagues in our hotel and remaining humble I think is the best way to respond to this award,” added Pascal after receiving the award.

ITTA is a non-governmental organization established in 2010 and has a focus on the development and advancement of the Indonesian tourism industry. Each year, ITTA is hosted by ITTA Foundation and the ITTA Organizing Team to choose the best in the industry in accordance with the category provided on a national scale. The award is given as appreciation and encouragement for sectors of the tourism industry to be able to contribute more to quality improvement.

InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar received this award because of extensive facilities including the magnificent pillar-less Grand Ballroom which can accommodate up to 4,000 guests and has the direct enter access. It is also fitted with the most advanced technology including the largest built-in LED screen, hydraulic stage, and floating gondola mounted on the ballroom ceiling. Besides the Grand Ballroom, the hotel has six function rooms, a glass-walled Wedding Hall covered in white marble, and an outdoor garden venue. There is also the newly-opened,

The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta Wins the Prestigious Category of Indonesia’s Leading Green Hotel at the Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards JAKARTA The five-star Sultan Hotel and Residence Jakarta is strategically located in the centre of Jakarta and is honoured to be named as Indonesia’s leading green hotel for five consecutive years.

The award is presented by the Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards Foundation, an organization which serves to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the Indonesian travel and tourism industry. To enter the nomination, a screening process was conducted by the ITTA Foundation. The judging process combines online voting, assessment by Binus Business School as well as an evaluation by the ITTA Board of Advisors. Judging criteria include service quality and brand image.

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MR. FINTAN O’DOHERTY, GENERAL MANAGER THE SULTAN HOTEL AND RESIDENCE JAKARTA, TOGETHER WITH THE MANAGEMENT TEAM AS THEY POSE WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS TROPHY.

Mexican Food Festival at Collage All Day Dining at the Pullman Jakarta Central Park JAKARTA Discover the rich and vibrant flavours of Mexico during the month of January at Collage All Day Dining and indulge the senses for exceptional gastronomic experiences from one of the world’s greatest culinary destinations.

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On Saturdays and Sundays, a spectacular Weekend Brunch is served at Rp.428,000++ per person from 11:30-15:00 and an added Rp.250,000++ per person for free-flow of alcoholic beverages of beer, house white and red wines.

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DOWN 2. Boy's name - Cliff? (7) 3. Painful - resentful (4) 4. Former pupil (with network) (3,3) 5. Girl's name - herb (8) 6. Area - pamphlet (5) 7. Committed (member( (4-8) 8. Drink up! (4,3,5) 13. The place doesn't matter (8) 16. Skull (7) 17. Inhabitant of NW France (6) 19. Wales (5) 21. Money (4)

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JAKARTA Networking

Driving Me Crazy

BY EAMONN SADLER

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gave up on hiring drivers a long time ago. I know that one of the greatest pleasures in life is being chauffeur-driven like royalty or a member of the Hollywood elite, and it is certainly one of the few benefits of living in Jakarta. However, I’m afraid every single one of the drivers that I had over the last 25 years did nothing but drive me crazy.

These wily creatures have an uncanny ability to know exactly which day you need them the most and then take that day off sick, leaving you to drive yourself, search for parking and explain why you were late for your important appointment. They manage to find the only spot in the car park where their phones don’t work and they can’t hear the car call, forcing you to go down into the steamy bowels of the building to wake them up, making you late for your next appointment. They convince you that they know the way to a place they’ve taken you a hundred times, then, the second you take your eyes off the road to do some work on your laptop, they go past a crucial turning and you end up going miles in the wrong direction in search of a U turn making you miss your appointment altogether.

It is also astounding how their families are generally perfectly healthy for the first three or four months after you hire them, but then start dropping like flies and dying with frightening frequency. About six months in they are invariably beset by some unforeseen financial requirement (like school fees) which means they need to ask you for a loan against future salary. Be warned – this is often the first sign that they are planning to quit. Generally, they will be gone by half way through the loan repayment period, unless Ramadan comes up before that, in which case you can say goodbye to the remainder of your cash the day they leave for the kampung.

I rarely even drive myself these days. I also have a motorbike which I hardly ever use. With all the above considerations, plus the driver’s salary and the cost of running a car, using ride hailing services is a much better and cheaper option. If you use the motorbikes the cost is often less than you would have paid in parking alone.

But I’m afraid these “temporary” drivers also manage to turn my face purple on occasion. You can be sure that, three seconds after you get confirmation that a driver has been found, you will receive a call asking where you are. Why? Surely they can see where you are on the map? You can see where they are! But if you sound like an angry foreigner they will cancel the job, so you are forced to calmly and patiently explain exactly where you are instead of shouting “FOLLOW THE F****** MAP!” like you so badly want to. If you don’t speak Indonesian, God help you. However, the phone call is usually only the beginning of the fun. Then you get to watch your phone screen and grind your teeth while they go off in completely the wrong direction or cruise straight past the last turning for your location. That “arriving in four minutes” often falls far short of the reality. I usually end up walking out to find them to save time.

As my good friend the comedian Scott Mitchell says, in the old days, when we used our own cars or taxis, we only got angry with the drivers after we got into the car. Now we’re angry with drivers before we even meet them.

A strange form of progress I guess.

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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.

Jakarta Business Networkers Every Thursday

Illenium Live in Jakarta 9 February 2018

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.

American DJ, musician and producer Nick Miller – who goes under the name Illenium – will greet fans in Jakarta for the first time this year. With hit singles like “It’s All On U,” “Needed You” and “Crawl Outta Love,” the young DJ has found fame in the international dance music community thanks to his stellar productions and captivating remixes. In 2016 he released his debut artist album “Ashes,” which took the number one spot on iTunes electronic album chart.

This year he is set to appear in the prestigious annual music and arts festival Coachella along with major headlines like The Weeknd, Beyonce and Eminem.

Illenium will take over Blowfish in Jakarta. Tickets are Rp.225,000.

For more information please visit www.ismaya.com/tickets.

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

Music

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

Italian Design Day 2 March 2018 Italian Design Day is an initiative organized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Ministry for Economic Development and Cultural Heritage and the Triennale di Milano to celebrate the history and dynamic trends that Italy has to offer in its design sector. The huge celebration is thrown in 100 cities across the globe including New York, Cape Town, Zurich and Lima. After World War II, Italian design came to prominence as it became a crucial element of the country’s industrial production, which significantly contributed to its economic growth. To date, Italian design remains impactful and its dynamic trends can always be observed in both the arts and non-arts sectors. Jakartans can learn more about Italian design by celebrating the international event at the Italian Institute of Culture. For more information please visit www.iicjakarta. esteri.it/iic_jakarta/en/gli_eventi/ calendario/2018/03/italiandesign-day.html.

Education International Scholarship Expo 4 February 2018 A mbitious and intelligent students who are looking for

an opportunity to study abroad fully funded are invited to join the International Scholarship Expo. The exhibition allows participants to learn more about what it takes to study in countries like America, China, Australia, Europe, Canada and UK. They will only need to bring education documents such as academic certificates, transcripts and English standardized language test scores (IELTS/TOEFL/HSK/ TOPIK). The scholarships offered range from 15 percent to 100 percent tuition fee reduction.

Accommodations, flights and living expenses are excluded from the scholarships. The expo will be held at Le Meridien Hotel Jakarta. The entrance is free of charge. For more information please visit www.eventbrite. com.au.

BALI Arts & Culture

Indigenous Film Festival Bali 26–28 January 2018 Bali is hosting its first ever International Indigenous Film Festival, showcasing a series of select films that depict the struggles and challenges that indigenous people in Indonesia and across the globe face.

The festival aims to support i n d i g e n o u s f i l m m a ke r s i n telling their stories as well as acknowledging their outstanding talents. It also fosters dialogue a n d c o n n e c t i o n s b et we e n organizers, filmmakers, directors and producers – all of which will generate more opportunities for them to collaborate in the future. Par ticipants will get the chance to learn the issues associated within indigenous communities and how we can possibly solve them. Aside from film screenings, participants will also have the chance to partake in a Q& A session with the director and be entertained by watching a traditional dance show. Indigenous Film Festival Bali will take place at Paradiso Ubud and is in partnership with Handcrafted Films, If Not Us Then Who, and INFIS. For more information please visit www. paradisoubud.com.

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HOW TO DEAL WITH HANGOVERS! After the festive season, you might have experienced more alcohol intake. I thought it would be good to write a few words on alcohol. It might be of use later on in the year too.

Excruciating headaches, feeling sick, vomiting, dizziness and dehydration: anyone who's ever drunk too much knows the consequences.

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Things to avoid Drinking more alcohol does not help. Drinking in the morning is simply delaying the appearance of symptoms.

If you've had a heavy drinking episode (with or without a hangover) you should wait at least 48 hours before drinking any more alcohol.

Alcohol makes you urinate more, which can lead to dehydration. Dehydration is what causes many of the symptoms of a hangover.

A hangover makes that advice maybe easier to follow!

There are no cures for a hangover, but there are things you can do to avoid one and, things you can do to ease the symptoms.

Low-risk drinking advice To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level you are advised: • Not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis • Spread your drinking over three or more days if you regularly drink as much as 14 units a week • If you want to cut down, try to have several drink-free days each week Fourteen units is equivalent to 6 pints of beer or 10 small glasses of wine.

How to avoid a hangover • Don't drink more than you know your body can cope with. Be careful.

• Don't drink on an empty stomach. Eat before you go out! The food will help slow down absorption of alcohol.

• Try to avoid dark-colored drinks. They contain natural chemicals which irritate blood vessels and tissue in the brain and can make a hangover worse.

• Drink water or non-fizzy soft drinks in between each alcoholic drink. Carbonated (fizzy) drinks speed up the absorption of alcohol.

• Drink water before and during your sleep.

Hangover treatment If by the next morning you feel terrible, you probably didn't follow my advice.

Dealing with a hangover means rehydrating the body.

The best time to rehydrate is before going to sleep after a drinking session. Painkillers can help with headaches and muscle cramps. Sweet foods may help you feel less trembly. In some cases you might benefit from taking an antacid to settle your stomach. Broth (meat or vegetable based), is a good source of vitamins and minerals. It is also easy to digest. Try to drink plenty of fluids (soda water and isotonic drinks)

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

Know your units of alcohol You can keep track of how many units you're drinking using the One You Drinks Tracker app available from iTunes and Google Play. I advise to speak to your trusted medical practitioner if you have any concerns about this challenging topic.

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Hyundai H1 for sale. Year 2013, automatic, 40,000km, white with beige leather interior, dvd player.

Can seat up to 12 people, with option to remove back bench.

Seats can be rearranged to face each other. Please contact me at +6287787240807 for more information. Location in South Jakarta (Kemang).

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.

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 a l lowance are of fered. Please send your CV to recruitment. kpiconsultancy@gmail.com.

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Lita Jeanette Supadi, M.Mus., Piano Performance. Graduated from Andrews University, USA, with 7 years of piano teaching experience of students with various ages and genre preferences such as classical and pop. Contact me through email lita.supadi@gmail.com or phone +6287788837532.

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Private tutor for foreign beginners that would love to be able to speak Indonesian language. Free textbook.

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Highly recommended Bahasa Indonesia teacher- learn Bahasa Indonesia with Rini! Are you new to Jakarta or simply would like to start learning Bahasa Indonesia?

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I feel that I've improved so much with her just within a few weeks!

Her fee for a one to one lesson is IDR 300,000/hour or IDR 450,000/ lesson of 90 mins. All materials provided. Rini will come to your office or to your own home- she covers the Kemang, Cipete, Pejaten, Antasari and Pondok Indah area.

Please contact her at +628121861919 or sibarani1104@yahoo.com.

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

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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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Accel Golf Academy-Ken Runyon All lessons conducted in English at Pondok Indah Driving Range: accelgolf@gmail.com.

English and French teaching/ t utor i ng i n Sout h Ja k a r ta, Cilandak/Cipete/Kemang general area. I teach English and French for ages 9 and above. Conversation, w riting, public speak ing, test

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.

Luxur y t wo level Essence Dha r mawa ng sa apa r t ment townhouse (357 sqm) 4BR with private lobby entrance. 12m x 4m private pool. Gourmet open kitchen with breakfast bar and new appliances. Separate dining room, TV lounge with entertainment area and formal lounge. Upstairs to a large family room and 4 bedrooms and marble tiled bathrooms. Two special dedicated carparks in front of basement lobby. Fully furnished.

Certificate Strata title. Facilities: Gym, Sauna, S.Pool, Tennis court, Jogging track, Lake, BBQ area, Garden, Playground, Meeting room, Function room, Mini market, ATM. FOR SALE: Rp 17,500,000,000.

FOR RENT: Rp 945,000,000, contact anne.santosa@ap.jll.com or Whatsapp+6281999799719.

House for rent at Jl. Kemang Timur XV No.70A. Beautiful, spacious 2 storey house, 700 m2/650 m2, 4 bedroom & bath/big terrace, pool, garden, close to AIS, asking price US$2,800/month. For info please call or WhatsApp: +6285881418203.

Looking for a temporary rental in Jakarta for February: We are a French-American couple and former residents of Jakarta (from 2003-2016). We are looking to rent a furnished 1 or 2 bedroom apartment in Jakarta for the month of February.

It can be an apartment, a house (or even an independent wing of a house). We speak Indonesian and welcome having some access to staff – a driver and a cook – even part-time. We can look after plants and pets if that is helpful (except cats –owing to allergies). We prefer the Brawijaya area, or something not far from Pacific Place in the SCBD. We will need an operational kitchen, wi-fi, and ideally a TV. We would love to have a gym nearby. We have local references if needed. Please contact us by email: markondroad@ gmail.com.

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 a nd pa nt r y Sw i m m i ng 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).

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.

Apa r t ment 126 m 2 2 BR + 1 (Master bedroom has king size bed, 2nd 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, fitness 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 ( WhatsApp) 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.

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 b e d r o o m s a nd m a r b l e t i l e d 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 The Hive @ Tamansari Apartment, 9 t h F loor, 6 t h Unit. 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

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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.

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A Kitten needs a caring home. My daughter found a stray kitten in our compound and after 3 weeks it is ready to re-home. We think she is 7-8 weeks old now. She is black and white; very healthy and cute. She has been wormed, bathed and is eating solid food. We can deliver to her forever home. We cannot keep her as our dog loves chasing cats!

Please text/WA +6281281690694.

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 needed . He's a n ab s olute 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 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 Outback grill for sale. Almost like new. Asking price: Rp.1,200,000.

For photos’ i nqu i r ies plea se WhatsApp 081310316859. No calls.

Job Available A pre school in kerobokan is looking for experienced assistant teachers (Indonesian nationality) , Please send your cv to: assistme01@gmail. com wide x 90cm tall x 50cm deep.

Pick up in Kemang area. Please call or WA for more information +62819831203.

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

Rp5,000,000. Contact Gillian +62813143 03516. Plea se WA +628118061421 for photos.

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I am looking for a female swimming trainer for my two year old baby girl.

Please contact at saher.kalim@ gmail.com

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Sony HCD-TZ200 Home Theatre for sale. 5.1 Surround sound. Disc capacity : 1. USB host. Audio input price: Rp.2,000,000. For photos n inquiries pls W hatsApp +6281310316859. No calls.

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.

Household Staff Available

Treadmill in excellent condition for sale. When we moved to Indonesia four years ago, we had no access to a gym and thus bought a treadmill brand new. Then a gym opened up near us five months later and after that we moved to a complex with a fitness center. In other words, this treadmill hasn’t seen much use.

Now we are looking to create more space in our home, and we hope this treadmill can help someone else achieve their New Year's resolutions!

Purchased new in January 2014 Richter Encore model. Asking price: Rp.5,000,000. Pickup in Kemang.

Please contact v ia W hatsApp (+628283389532) or emai l at dshall86@gmail.com.

Due to relocation to a furnished apartment I need to sell some furniture : • L-shape sofa-bed with storage, removable cover, beige color, perfect condition: Rp.8,600,000.

• 2 seat sofa, removable cover, beige color, perfect condition: Rp.2,600,000.

• 2 children's beds , size 70x160 cm, wooden frame, white color , including spring mattress , very good condition: Rp.2,000,000 each.

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Excellent driver available from early February: Pak Awi speaks good English and has no accidents to this credit. He knows every inch of Jakarta and has always been on time and very careful in driving my children around Jakarta for the past 3.5 years. We are unfortunately a re now leav i ng Ja k a r t a a nd would hope that a new family can avail of his excellent services. If interested to know more or to get a formal reference please contact aacronin@gmail.com or WhatsApp: +628111669035.

Excellent living out maid available from early February: Ibu Sapti has been an incredible asset to our family over the last 4 years that we have spent in Jakarta. She is an extraordinary maid, completely honest person and a great cleaner, cook and house manager. She takes care of all house chores without any supervision and works extremely hard to maintain the house. She is a very hard worker and is also very good with children. She speaks excellent English (she has worked as a translator in the past). I cannot recommend her highly enough. We are unfortunately are now leaving Jakarta and would hope that a new family can avail of her excellent services. If interested to know more or to get a formal reference please contact aacronin@gmail.com or WhatsApp: +628111669035.

A hotel & V i l l a prop er t y i n kerobokan badung is seek i ng a dynamic Sales & Marketing M a nager. At lea st t wo yea r s experience in the same field. Please send your CV to : sumba@cpg.co.id Need a telemarketer. Good internet knowledge, please send your cv to : infoasia@gotouchdown.com L ook i ng for sa les ma nager (Expat) with hotel management backgrounds. Please send your CV to: jobs@menikmatidistribution. com Looking for Cambridge Teacher Business Studies, English. Please send your CV to : hrdbsch@gmail. com

Brand new Ottoman Table for sale!

The ottoman cof fee table is of excellent quality, brand new, and newly produced. The base is made from teak wood, dimensions are 100cm x 100cm x 50cm. Please call or WA me for any questions. Pick up is in Kemang. Price: Rp.4,800,000 (fixed). Table will be given to first payment made.

For sa le a br a nd new, newly produced, beautiful sideboard.

Great for living room, dining room or hallway. The sideboard is made of solid teak wood with 4 mirrored doorpanels. Please see link below for pictures. Dimensions are 240cm

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.

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

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Villa with private pool on 450sq mtrs in the center of sanur. Walking distance to t he beach and a l l amenities. Great location in gated complex with 24 hour security.

The villa has a rental licence. Price USD$320,000 for 36 year lease.

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16 brand new modern contemporary villa complex with complete facility and located in the heart of Sanur ( one of most popu la r tour ist destinations), together with our passionate team, you can spen your Bali holidays and make money or rental income. Please call for inspection: +628123991568 or +6285792179769.

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

bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, swimming pool, living room, Kitchen, AC, w at er he at er, p a rk i n g , f u l l y furnished. Land 150m 2, building : 70m2 , price : Rp.1,950,000,000 (SHM) (Freehold). Contact direct owner : Pak Dewa +6285739399888 or +628164727456.

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 Villa house for sale located in Ungasan-Jimbaran near GWK, Drea m la nd, Pada ng pada ng, U luwatu, pleasant ly desig n 2

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.

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Bali Island School (BIS), formerly Bali International School, is the only school in the island authorized to of fer the ful l internationa l Baccalaureate Programme from preschool to grade 12. BIS offers small classes and excellent mostly expat teachers. Please contact: info@ baliis.net (www.baliislandschool. com).

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For sale hot water system electric 3 to choose from Ariston 1500 watt and 500 watt instantaneous with 16 litre storage all working new price 1,6 juta sell 400 each. Please WA : +6281353389687.

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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 Services Arrange your trip and tour around bali. Trusted driver and reasonable price, Please call : +6281338551818.

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Garage sale , i am moving and must sell my belongings. Beautiful solid teak furniture table chairs wardrobe desk consul bed and much more.

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