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INSIDE: IB or Cambridge Curriculum - What's the Difference?

Finding a Pre-school in Jakarta Get Smarter in Bali: Education Options on the Island of the Gods Scams in the City – Bogus Opportunities in Law Enforcement

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Nothing is more important than making sure our children get a good education. Inside this issue you will find articles discussing the subject from various angles, some serious, some lighthearted, but all designed to shed some light on the matter and entertain you at the same time. Of course we also have our usual collection of information, items of interest and fun, all waiting to be discovered as you browse inside. Why not test your Indonesian vocabulary with our new crossword? Looking for a new home in Bali? Maybe you'll find it or something else you need in our classified section. Whatever you need, Indonesia Expat is here for you, and remember, we are always open to suggestions!

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FOCUS Get Smarter in Bali

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CULTURE A Guide to Being an Expat Student in Indonesia

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FEATURE STORY International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Curriculum – What's The Difference?

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BUSINESS The Future of Batam: Creating A Regional Hub

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REVIEW An Alternative, Intriguing Speakeasy Conjuring up Custom Cocktails

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SCAMS IN THE CITY My Uncle the Police Chief and Other Lies

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BUSINESS Karawang: A City for the Future

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OUT AND ABOUT Three Restaurants to Fit Any Budget in Surabaya

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EXPAT ADVICE Finding The Right Preschool in Jakarta

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WORTHY CAUSES Rotary Club Cilandak Jakarta: Service Above Self

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DUA TANGAN CUKUP Mama Sayang Orphanage

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British-born Polly Christensen is a documentary film maker, features writer and environmentalist. She can be contacted at www.madefromstardust.com

Get Smarter in Bali

BY POLLY CHRISTENSEN

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ducation is playing an increasingly important role in making Indonesia more competitive, and a variety of centres on the island of Bali are allowing students of all ages and backgrounds to learn beyond basic levels, ensuring they acquire the skills they need to succeed in life.

IALF (Indonesia Australia Language Foundation) IALF was established in 1989 and is a non-profit organisation committed to providing high quality language training services throughout Indonesia. The foundation offers English for academic purposes, specialised language training for businesses and the workplace, and general English for all ages. Indonesian language courses attract expatriates living in Indonesia as well as students and teachers who wish to travel to Indonesia to study the language and culture. The Bahasa Indonesia program provides intensive, part-time and specialised courses at centres in Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya. www.ialf.edu

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Stella Mundi Early Learning Centre As we live in an age of technological advancement and scientific breakthrough, children need to learn to cope with a fast-paced environment without feeling hurried or pressured during their learning journey. Sekolah Stella Mundi (the Stella Mundi School) is committed to the healthy development of social, emotional, linguistic, cognitive and physical ability. They believe each and every student has the right to a school education that is free from limited expectations and judgment and puts them at the core of their own learning. Every child is valued, respected and supported for who they are, regardless of their religion, background or social status, providing an environment in which children can thrive. www.stellamundi.net

Bali Children’s Foundation With her considerable experience in vocational and educational projects, founder Marg Barry established the Bali Children’s Foundation with a vision to provide an educational pathway for disadvantaged Balinese children.

BCF is supported by the most spirited teachers in their fields ensuring that all children in the program receive the best education possible. Becoming involved at primary level, BCF offers an education path for families that cannot afford senior education for their children. Each BCF English teaching facility has a built-in library for English and English/Bahasa books. www.balichildrenfoundation.org

Rumah Kecil Kids Learning Center The Rumah Kecil (small room) Learning Center helps children develop emotional capabilities and cognitive powers with a range of activities and learning experiences. They also encourage socialising through interaction with other children by playing with clay building blocks, drawing with hands and fingers, and understanding the structure and mechanism of objects around them to stimulate the

Kasih Learning Center KLC was created by its inspirational founder Gusti Ketut Suranata because he really loved education and wanted to share his knowledge with all people (especially children) as a basic step towards achieving their dreams for the future.

Pak Gusti has more than 20 years experience within the hospitality industry, especially in human resources. An accomplished speaker, Pak Gusti helps motivate the younger generation, inspiring a life of passionate hard work, personal evolution and prosperity. www.klcbali.com COURTESY OF BALIWISE

functions of the brain. Outdoor activities such as swimming and playing in a sandbox or mud stimulate the feeling in the skin. Reading children’s storybooks helps them develop imagination and generosity. In addition, the Learning Center offers a healthy lifestyle by providing tasty organic homemade meals. www.rumahkecil.net

Turtle Conservation and Education Center The Turtle Conservation and Education Centre (TCEC) at Serangan Island south of Sanur educates both the local community and school kids to help end the turtle trade and support conservation. Turtle meat (and eggs) have long being consumed in Bali, and by employing and educating locals TCEC hopes to end this practice. The centre collects eggs from busy tourist beaches and raises the hatchlings until they are ready to start the long journey into the ocean alone. The centre keeps juvenile turtles for one month, until they are stronger and ready for release, and for Rp150,000 visitors can watch the turtles being released into the ocean.

They also train locals to produce various turtle-inspired craft items as an economic alternative to the turtle trade.

BaliWISE by ROLE Foundation BaliWISE allows disadvantaged Indonesian women to find work by providing a free six-month intensive course in English, Bahasa, IT, hospitality and business skills. It has placed more than 800 women in gainful employment since 2012. The program focuses on business and vocational skills, especially those related to the hospitality industry.

Partnerships with hotels and companies provide on-site work experience and there’s a high demand for its graduates, with more than 90 percent of them finding full-time employment within three months. The course includes an allowance of US$80 per month, accommodation, meals, uniforms, and educational resources. www.baliwise.org

Slukat Learning Center SLC is a registered non-profit organisation that provides free after-school education for children in Gianyar village.

The learning center has many programs such as English, computers, environmental awareness, yoga and traditional Balinese dance. Through these programs, SLC hopes that children will gain self-respect and confidence, have high integrity, and begin to care for the environment and their traditions. This helps build their emotional strength and helps them succeed in life. www.slukatbali.org

The Garden Early Learning Centre

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COURTESY OF THE GARDEN EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

The Garden Early Learning Centre was built in 2014 to cater for parents living in or visiting Bali who are looking for quality early learning and child care. It has four large, bright classrooms and is surrounded by luscious gardens and play areas. The first five years of a child’s life is an exciting time and this period has a profound influence on their futures.

Through community events and parent involvement, the centre develops trust and mutual respect, building a bridge between the child’s home life and The Garden. www.thegardenbali.com

Culture A Guide to Being an Expat Student in Indonesia

BY SAM SIOBHAN There is more to National Plus schools in Indonesia than meets the eye. Of course, there are the things they tell you on their websites: the fees, the curriculum, the subjects they teach. And while these things are useful, there are many other considerations for expat students attending these schools. Most people don’t talk about these things, but they are important and they do exist - at least in the schools that I’ve attended. And I’ve been to three throughout my student life here, so I think have a fairly good idea.

The first and arguably the most difficult thing I have experienced in National Plus schools in Indonesia is the feeling (and eventually, the realisation) that I am never going to fully fit in. At least not in the way that the Indonesian kids fit in with each other. There’s always the joke that I “don’t understand”, or a slang word I’ve never heard before. It bothered me for a long time, and I’ve been going to school here for 12 years. But I’ve learned that the way I feel is not their fault. I was just raised in a different environment to the Indonesian kids, and there’s nothing anyone can do about that. It’s not that they don’t like me or are trying to single me out on purpose they just see me differently, subconsciously, because I’m the bule (the white person), and I look different. It happens everywhere, all the time, and it doesn’t mean anything.

So if it happens to you don’t worry. It isn’t happening because of something you did or something your fellow students think.

It’s happening simply because we’re all different, and that isn’t a bad thing.

The second thing is the constant switching between English and Indonesian. From what I’ve experienced, the two languages get thrown around and mixed together all the time, by teachers and students alike, with no one sticking to just one language. If you have a fairly good grasp of the Indonesian language then it shouldn’t be too much of a problem - but if you are anything like I used to be, then it might make school a little bit more difficult.

In my family, we all speak English because that is our native language. Because of this, whenever we speak Indonesian we have what the locals like to call a typical bule accent.

The Indonesian kids used to tease me about this a lot, especially during conversations or after I did presentations in full Indonesian.

This made me extremely self-conscious whenever I spoke the language, even getting to the point where I tried to avoid speaking it as much as possible. But, as one might assume, that just made my bule accent even stronger. So, if you aren’t too good at the language, try practicing it with close friends or other locals. Don’t be afraid of sounding weird or making grammatical mistakes - the vast majority of Indonesians are lovely people, and while they may laugh at first, they are not being mean and they will do what they can to help you. My friends and teachers have helped me so much that nowadays people comment on how I sound like an Indonesian whenever I speak the language.

The third thing is the language classes.

In each school I’ve attended, there are at least three languages taught: English, Indonesian, and another language of the school’s choice. Sometimes that third language is mandatory, sometimes it isn’t - it all depends on the school’s curriculum.

In one school I went to it was mandatory to learn Mandarin, whereas in another, I took an optional French class. If you decide, or if you are required, to learn a third language, be prepared and take the classes seriously. You’ll really regret it if you don’t. I learned Mandarin for eight years and, because I didn’t particularly pay attention in that class or practice the language outside of school, my proficiency completely disappeared once I left eighth grade. Now I only remember basic phrases and how to count - which is a shame considering how long I spent learning it, and how impressive it would have been on my college application.

All in all, life as an expat student in an Indonesian environment isn’t easy to deal with. The feeling of not fitting in, the language barrier, the constant teasing you have to experience just because you’re different. It’s challenging, yes, but it doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to go through.

Most Indonesians mean well - a lot of the time they see your struggles as a topic of conversation, or even as a way to talk to you.

Try not to take their words to heart and try to accept that you’re different, because once you do, being an expat student here gets a thousand times easier and can be a lot of fun. It took me a long time, but I got there eventually - and there is no doubt in my mind that you can do it too.

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Feature Story

International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Curriculum - What’s The Difference?

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ny parent looking to send their child to a good school will have to make a tough decision; which curriculum to choose?

The International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Curriculum are both available in schools around the world, and are favoured by thousands of universities as entrance qualifications.

But is there really a big difference between the two? Which one would give your child the best chance to get into an acclaimed university? All in all, it really depends on your child's strengths and aspirations.

The International Baccalaureate Curriculum The International Baccalaureate (IB) was founded in 1968 as a non-profit educational foundation in Geneva, Switzerland. Today, there are 6,311 IB programs being offered worldwide across 4,786 schools. The IB offers three programs, the Primary Years Program for children of ages three to 12, the Middle Years Program for ages 11 to 16, and the Diploma Program or the IB Career-related certificate for ages 16 to 19.

The IB curriculum is flexible and teaches students using a global approach. Students are required to be holistic through participating in

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different extracurricular activities that involve physical, creative, and humanitarian work, and do projects and assignments on a topic of their own choice. There is an emphasis on independence for IB students, and teachers constantly challenge students to learn a wide variety of subjects.

For the Primary Years Program, IB focuses on six themes: who we are, where we are in place and time, how we express ourselves, how the world works, how we organise ourselves, and sharing the planet. Students are moulded to become inquirers and take responsibility for their own learning.

These values continue into the Middle Years Program, where students learn the usual middle school subjects, plus technology and a foreign language.

At the end of the program students do a personal project based on their interests.

As for the two-year Diploma Program, high schoolers complete courses from six subject groups, three at higher level and three at standard, which must include mathematics, a science, English and at least one foreign language.

Students must also complete a 4,000word extended essay on any topic, a Creativity Action Service which requires engagement in the arts, physical education and community service, and

studying Theory of Knowledge, which tests students on different types of knowledge through an oral presentation and a 1,600-word essay. IB also offers high schoolers the Career-related Program for those who wish to focus on career-related learning. It combines the Diploma Program with practical and real-world approaches to learning.

The Cambridge Curriculum Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is an arm of Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. The Cambridge Curriculum offers programs at all levels and is offered in 10,000 schools around the world. It is divided into four stages: Cambridge Primary for children of ages five to 11, Cambridge Lower Secondary for ages 11 to 14, Cambridge Upper Secondary for ages 14 to 16 which will require the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) qualification, and Cambridge Advanced for ages 16 to 19 which will require the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced (A) Level qualifications.

The Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary teaches students English, English as a second language, mathematics and science as a core curriculum, which provides a clear teaching structure. As the students reach the Cambridge Upper Secondary

level, they are required to take the IGCSE exams at the end of tenth grade. Students have to take exams of a first language, a second language, mathematics, and one or more sciences. They have 70 subjects to choose from.

After passing the IGCSE exams students can then go on to the Cambridge Advanced, where they study a one-year course in a chosen subject for the AS level, and a two-year course for the A level. Students have a choice of 55 subjects, and can choose to specialise in a particular subject area or study a wide range of subjects.

Which Curriculum Should You Choose?

There isn't a better choice when it comes to either curriculum. They are both recognised by universities worldwide, and both educate students in a very effective manner. The only differences are the focus on subjects and the projects required to graduate.

What you have to figure out when choosing a curriculum is if your child excels in particular subjects, or if they do better with a more general education.

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Business

The Future of Batam: Creating A Regional Hub Report from first annual Batam Economic Forum The Batam Economic Forum was held at the Radisson Hotel, Batam Center on February 27, 2018 and was jointly hosted by BP Batam and Indonesia Economic Forum. It was the first economic conference to be held in Batam to discuss the future of Batam and Kepulauan Riau (Kepri).

The forum was attended by more than 300 senior government officers, business leaders, investors from Indonesia, Singapore, China and Australia. The forum focused on how Batam can revive its economy and become an engine of growth in industries such as logistics, digital industries, hi tech manufacturing and tourism. Among the speakers were Bapak Lukita Dinarsyah Tuwo, Chairman of BP Bata; Bapak Ilham Habibie, Founder of Berkara Indonesia and Chairman Wantiknas; Bapak Wang LiPing, Economic Councellor, Embassy of the Republic of China; Kris Wiluan, Founder of CitraMas Group; SD Darmono, Founder and Chairman of PT Jababeka; Fadjar Hutomo, Deputy Chairman, Financial Access BeKraf; HR Amos; Chairman HRA Group; Dr Francis Hutchinson, ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute; Gusti Raizal Eka Putra, Regional Head Bank Indonesia; Dadan Kurniadipura, President Director Bright PLN Batam.

Key Findings

Key Recommendation

Becoming a Global Logistics Hub

A Digital Talent Hub

Batam occupies a strategic position both economically and geographically within Indonesia and the region. It is located just 40km from Singapore and on the southern side of the Straits of Malacca, the second busiest waterway in the world through which almost half of the world’s total annual seaborne trade and some 60,000 vessels pass.

Batam has done well over the past 30 years by focusing on the oil and gas sector, electronic manufacturing, shipyards and tourism. While it must continue to maintain these sectors, Batam must also focus on new growth sectors which are ICT driven and dependent on human talent.

As Asia’s share of the global economy continues to grow, the Straits of Malacca will grow in importance.

It is estimated that more than 100 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent containers) will pass through the Straits of Malacca by 2040, with Singapore accounting for about 50 million. The rest can be handled by Port Klang in Malaysia and Batam.

Both Singapore and Malaysia are investing billions of dollars to expand and improve their ports to cater to the expected gowth in trade through the Straits of Malacca.

Batam too has an opportunity to take advantage of this growth and become a major seaport servicing up to 20 million TEUs over the next 40 years. It will need to continue to invest in upgrading its current port at Batu Ampar into a deep-water container facility.

Currently Batu Ampar can handle 600,000 TEUs. Batam could also become a regional logistics hub given its strategic location, abundant available land, strong infrastructure development and the proximity of Hang Nadim airport and Batu Ampar Seaport.

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To encourage investors to build these new industries, Batam must have adequate infrastructure consisting of highspeed internet connectivity across the island, good public transportation, high-quality hospitals and medicial services and research-based universities with strong links to local industries, incubators and technology parks.

Kepri with Batam at the center also has the potential to become the “Caribbean of West Indonesia” by linking all the islands by bridge and seaplane. Kepri has some 3,000 islands offering tourists some of the best diving and nautical activities in the world.

To achieve these objectives, Batam must link its economy more closely with Singapore, not just in manufacturing, but also finance, education, ICT, legal, property and tourism. Batam can also become a source of fresh food for Singapore given that Singapore has limited land and an expanding population. It will require new sources of fresh food and vegetables, and Batam can in fact become the hinterland for Singapore.

The concept of re-introducing maximum autonomy for Batam must be seriously taken into account.

Batam has great potential to grow into a major hub for not just Indonesia but the whole region. It has a strategic geographical location, ample land and resources, a large talent pool and an existing strong economy. But in the past few years many investors and business owners have been concerned about the dualism of authority between BP Batam and the local government. This has caused some factories to close and the loss of jobs. This issue can be resolved legally under the Constitution and in the interest of the people of Batam, the island must be declared a special autonomous region with the authority to manage all aspects of the city and the island resting with one institution. This has legal standing and precedence and is crucial for the future of Batam as an economic and logistics hub. Batam must be organised and managed for the good of the nation and not for any particular group. It is too important and critical for the future of Indonesia.

The forum was closed by Prof. Dr Sri Adiningsih, Chairperson, Advisory Council to the President, Bapak Sidarta Danusubroto, M Gen (Ret), Member of the Presidential Advisory Council Republic of Indonesia and BapakLukita Dinarsyah Tuwo.

This article was prepared by BP Batam and the Indonesian Economic Forum

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Food and Drink

An Alternative, Intriguing Speakeasy Conjuring up Custom Cocktails

BY KATE PARADIS

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ola is a dark Cuban-meets-South American gem of a bar tucked away under Fujin Japanese restaurant in Jl. Gunawarman. It pays homage to the prohibition era with its wait staff donning 1920s attire and no visible signage out front. It is dark but clean and the décor is so well done and fitting with the unconventional ambience that you don’t mind using a candle (or your phone’s flashlight) to read the menu.

Come here for something different. Sit at the bar if you want to watch the bartenders making your special custom cocktail. Just pick your spirit, describe your palette and let the master work. Fruity? Sour? Herbal?

You can also take your pick of creative Tiki cocktails on the menu. Singapore led the charge on custom craft cocktails, but this little nook in our very own Jakarta does it at an affordable price, around Rp130,000 each.

The menu is mostly small bites – offering an array of Latin-American-inspired dishes such as empanadas, tacos, and yucca fries (the aioli is spot-on).

The crowd is young on the weekends (18+), and tends to be 25+ during the week. Tuesdays vibe on jazzy tunes, featuring a mere sultry saxophone and tinkling ivory keys whilst the bar offers free flow cocktails at Rp280,000 per person. Wednesday features Dua Empat jazz band, and Thursday is free flow wine (house red or white) at Rp280,000 per person. Friday and Saturday have a live DJ playing hip-hop and R&B. The music is varied and bumpin’ every night, from opening at 6pm.

In true speakeasy fashion, there is an underground night, every last Monday of the month. You will need a code to get in, so drop by with your phone/email address to get your password emailed for the next one!

Lola is a welcomed alternative spot for those looking for something with a good vibe and unique character.

Check their website or social media for reservations and upcoming events!

LOLA - ESPÍRITU Y LIBACIÓN Jl. Gunawarman No.21, RT.4/RW.3, Selong, Kby. Baru, DKI Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12110 Phone: (021) 27513500 Instagram: @lolajkt Web: www.lolajkt.com

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Singapore National Academy (SNA) School is a premier world class school that offers quality Playgroup to Year 12 seamless education that uses English Language as its first medium of instruction, Chinese Language, Bahasa Indonesia as second and third languages respectively.

Learning in SNA expands beyond the classroom walls.

Students are encouraged to embrace technology since very young age. Students are inspired to enquire and imagine through our activity based lessons and experimental real world learning journeys.

Students are trained and equipped with essential skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication and selfdirection as SNA is committed to provide WORLD Class education to prepare every child for tomorrow's world.

SNA Montessori SNA Montessori's curriculum nurtures your child's creativity, self confidence, independence, and love of learning. Highly supervised by international, certified Montessori-trained teachers, your child will develop self discipline, strong academic foundations and effective communication skills. The 5 areas in learning: Practical Life, Sensorial Arts, Languages, Mathematics and Cultural Arts.

SNA Primary School Implemented since 2010 in Singapore schools, the Singapore Ministry of Education, Primary Education Review and Implementation, Holistic Assessment is designed for Primary 1 and 2. 'Holistic Assessment (HA) is embedded in the 'Singapore Primary School Curriculum for 'well-rounded learning' and will support all new syllabuses.

Upon the completion of Primary Education, your child sit for the Singapore International Primary School Leaving Examination (iPSLE). Singapore's education system is recognised as being one of the best in the world as its students are some of highest performing globally.

SNA High School At SNA, we provide specially catered service to help ease the burden and anxiety faced by many parents and students regarding the student's future, higher education and university application. To help, we have appointed a very knowledgeable and resourceful counselor to provide our students with the following services: 1. Using the Multiple Intelligence approach to help students maximize their potential 2. Personalized 24-hour time table 3. Overseas Study Preparation Class 4. Regular Career Counseling Sessions 5. University Application Assistance Upon the completion of their High School, our students will sit for the AS, A & A2 Level, and AICE Diploma Qualifications, which is recognized by universities and employers worldwide.

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Scams in the City

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

My Uncle the Police Chief and Other Lies The unofficial method of recruitment of police and civil servants in Indonesia provides rich pickings for scammers.

2017, she took four of the victims to a rented room at a boarding house called Sweet Home Residence in Semarang city, then she ordered them to change their telephone numbers and not to contact anyone except her. She told them to wait for the arrival of police education officers. Then she left.

After ten days in the boarding house, the four victims received a visit from the police, who informed them they had been scammed.

Police set a trap for Titin by arranging a meeting with a potential victim in Banyumas regency, but she became suspicious and cancelled the appointment.

She started driving to Jakarta but was caught by police on October 29. Police seized her car, a rented Toyota Harrier, as well as Rp29 million in cash, some bank transfer slips and gold jewellery. Police said she had spent nearly all of her ill-gotten money on a rented apartment in West Bekasi, cars and motorbikes, and shopping sprees for branded designer goods.

BY KENNETH YEUNG

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magine you’re choosing a career.

Would you cough up Rp300 million (US$25,400) for a job with a starting salary of just Rp1.56 million (US$113) per month, rising to Rp5.6 million (US$407) if you eventually reach the top? Of course not.

You’d have to work for about ten years just to get your money back.

Transparency International Indonesia last year named the police as the country’s fifth-most corrupt institution, prompting the national police to promise to improve its performance.

Yet those are the minimum and maximum salaries for Indonesian police officers.

There are official fringe benefits, such as 18 kilograms of rice per month and an additional 10 kilograms for a wife and each child. But still, the numbers don’t add up.

submit paperwork and meet administrative requirements. The state covers all tuition costs and even provides financial allowance.

Unofficially, there are claims of having to pay hundreds of millions of rupiah to join the police, and then having to pay even more for promotions.

Consider the starting salaries for police in other countries. In Australia, it’s about A$50,000 (Rp530 million) a year, in England £20,000 (Rp386 million), in the US, US$26,000 (Rp358 million).

In neighbouring Singapore it’s S$33,000 (Rp345 million) and in Malaysia RM12,000 (Rp42 million).

In Indonesia, for a new police officer, it’s only Rp18.78 million (US$1,366) per year.

So why do some people (or their parents) pay vast sums for entry to the police academy?

Anti-corruption groups say law enforcers have opportunities for self-enrichment.

Transparency International Indonesia last year named the police as the country’s fifthmost corrupt institution, prompting the national police to promise to improve its performance.

Officially, it doesn’t cost anything to be recruited as a police officer in Indonesia.

Applicants simply have to undergo tests,

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In January 2018, she went on trial for fraud at Purbalingga District Court. The trial was postponed for a week in February because Titin gave birth. In March, prosecutors recommended she be jailed for four years.

Her two accomplices are on trial separately and facing three-year sentences.

Courting corruption

This culture of paying for public service positions is a boon to scammers. Titin Hendiko (43), a woman originally from South Sumatra, in late 2016 began posing as a niece of National Police Chief General Tito Karnavian. She also claimed that her brothers were police officers and another uncle was head of the National Agency for Combating Terrorism.

In October 2016, she befriended an actual police officer, Andri, and his wife Suriwani.

She told them she could provide jobs with the police and the Taxation Directorate General for people willing to pay a bribe of Rp180 million. Andri and Suriwani deemed her fee too cheap, saying entry to the police force or tax office should cost Rp370 million.

The three agreed to work together. Titin would receive Rp180 million per person scammed. Any remainder would go to Andri and Suriwani, who helped her to locate

potential victims, especially people who had previously failed in their attempts to join the police force.

Using the alias Triyas Tyindira, Titin traveled between Jakarta and Central Java, claiming she was looking for a husband.

She gave her age as 32. Once she had befriended people, she would mention her powerful police connections and her ability to facilitate entry to the force. From October 2016 to October 2017, she collected a total of Rp1.91 billion (US$139,000) from the parents of at least seven young adults.

In early 2017, Titin moved to Purbalingga in Central Java, staying at the house of one of her boyfriends, Teguh (35). Police said Teguh and his family had no idea Titin was a scammer, as she even managed to convince Tuguh’s brother to pay Rp140 million to join the police.

Most of her victims came from the Purbalingga area. When they began asking for updates, Titin said their children had passed entrance exams to join the National Police’s corps for public order and security.

She said they would undergo further training, but first she needed additional funds to buy uniforms for them. In October

Some fraudsters sell positions in the nation’s courts. Eko Setyo Pribadi (41), a resident of Tukangkayu village in Banyuwangi, East Java province, promised he could arrange employment at Banyuwangi Religious Court, which generally handles divorces and Islamic inheritance cases.

Claiming to have relatives working at the court, Eko charged from Rp20 million to Rp175 million for clerical jobs that never eventuated. He started the scam in 2014 and within four years collected at least Rp1.2 billion, buying himself houses, cars and motorbikes with some of the proceeds.

Police said he scammed at least 13 people, only four of whom had reported the matter to police by mid-March. Local media reported Eko’s only relative at the court was his wife, who allegedly has a low-level position and was not involved in the scam.

The fact that people pay big money for low-paying jobs in courts lends credence to allegations of judicial corruption. Every week there are reports of scammers selling civil service jobs. Rather than detaining only the scammers, authorities should also arrest those who pay the bribes, as well as anyone else who tries to sell legitimate positions and promotions. Otherwise, civil service job scams will never cease.

Canggu Community School Canggu Community School (CCS) operates a widely inclusive admissions policy. The school's philosophy is based on the belief that all students can succeed and that their motivation, self-discipline and perseverance are integral to their success in all the school programmes. CCS admits students whose academic, personal, social and emotional needs can be met by the School's programmes and services, and who can be integrated into a mainstream classroom. We have a Learning Support department to assist with students who have learning or language needs.

Canggu Community School has over 450 students from more than 40 different countries. From the Early Years until Year 9, we offer an international curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, the Indonesian National Curriculum and research-based best practices for learning. Students learn through inquiry and we encourage diversity and independence. In Years 10 and 11, students work towards the IGCSE examinations. Year 12 and 13 students work towards the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Our IB results last year are a testament to our hard-working students and our rigorous academic programme. For the past two years, our average DP scores have been significantly higher than the world average.

Teacher nationalities include the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, United States, New Zealand and, of course, Indonesia. As well as achieving academically, students at CCS are encouraged to be physically active, socially responsible and develop skills for life-long learning.

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Business

Karawang: A City for the Future

BY LIU WEN XIU

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s urbanisation continues to expand across Indonesia, new centres of living will emerge. Karawang, located 52 Km east of Jakarta, is one of the country’s fastest growing new cities. With a population of 2.4 million inhabitants, Karawang is poised to establish itself as the city of the future with the development of the Pollux Technopolis R&D Hub. Imagine a city of the future where people live, work and play in an environment that is safe, healthy, imaginative and underpinned by cutting-edge technology. A city where traffic congestion is a thing of the past and where robots take over the mundane tasks of daily life.

Cities all over the world are dramatically changing and reshaping the way humans live, work and play. Artificial intelligence, big data analytics, robotics and a host of new technologies will see the rise of smarter urban environments that sustain a good quality of life.

Pollux Properties envisions how Karawang can be reimagined for the future. It is taking this unique opportunity to reinvent and create a world-class integrated city that supports a productive and innovative global community.

We see immense opportunities for Karawang in the future. Today, the city is host to 40 percent of Indonesia’s manufacturing exports including many blue-chip companies that are located in the surrounding areas. It is a fast-emerging urban and industrial hub in the island of Java that can propel Indonesia into

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achieving its goal of becoming a top five global economy by 2050.

To build momentum and maintain a competitive edge, it is crucial to commit to bold urban transformations that facilitate the growing demands of the knowledge economy. Viable integrated city planning becomes pivotal to support the shift to the new modes of economic activity.

Karawang is ready to grow with flourishing opportunities, in line with the development of some major infrastructure and transportation hubs in the city. Karawang will enjoy the future development of some major transportation systems, fostering growth and making the city highly accessible from Jakarta and Bandung.

Pollux Technopolis is a bold vision conceptualised to represent Indonesia’s aspiration to be amongst the world’s leaders as a technology and innovation economy. It builds on the foundation of a city design and planning framework that is backed by the experience of an astute team of global city development experts, industry case studies, as well as master planning and architectural design expertise, from a multi-awardwinning architectural firm.

The Pollux Technopolis R&D hub is poised to be one of the best and most comprehensive in Indonesia with stateof-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology to support a diverse range of research and development initiatives, from preliminary stage technology to new product development, as well as R&D leading to future new business. The R&D hub will help

promote the dynamic growth of Indonesia’s innovation industry.

Dr. Nico Po, the 35-year old Executive Director and CEO of the Pollux Group is leading that vision. His vision and leadership are based on the principles of integrity and delivering world-class service.

“Integrity is the most important thing that needs to be practiced by our employees, so we can deliver what we promise to our investors and buyers,” he noted. “If it improves the company’s performance, we should speak out loudly.”

Dr. Nico Po holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the National University of Singapore and an Honorary Doctoral in BA by Interamerican University in 2011.

“To show our enthusiasm and support and our belief in the potential of Karawang, we commit to creating a smart living environment that will enable you and your family to lead a comfortable and fulfilling life,” added Dr. Po.

This article was prepared by BP Batam and the Indonesian Economic Forum

Created by Students for Students

BY P E T E R A R A M A N

The words “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country” spoken by John F Kennedy in 1962 have never been more relevant to society than present day Indonesia.

Those words galvanised a legion of American youth to mobilise in service learning and charity work at home and abroad.

Today’s Indonesia needs a similar call to action, especially for current teenagers; tomorrow’s leaders.

Happily there exists such a platform for Indonesia’s High School students to share, collaborate and engage with their local communities, while simultaneously developing key empathetic, entrepreneurial and collaborative skills that will be instrumental in changing Indonesia for the better.

The vision for this completely free platform aimed squarely at teenagers comes from William Yiu, Chairman of the Board of Governors for Piaget Academy and a graduate of Architecture from Cambridge University and Business from Harvard University. Mr Yiu founded Piaget Academy in 2001 with the conviction that the traditional model of education was no longer fitting with the changing world.

At the core of his belief is that children learn best through active engagement, research and project-based learning. Only through such collaborative processes do students pick up the genuine empathy, resilience and vision needed to solve the pressing issues of tomorrow’s world.

Once on the website students and schools will be able to register, then share and collaborate on whatever local projects they are working on or planning.

Students and schools will be able to engage under three pillars; Education, Social, Housing/Environmental. Registered students and schools will be able to immediately post their ideas, upcoming school projects or completed projects with video, photos as well as rationale and impact of their work. Students as well as facilitators/sponsors will be able to communicate with each other and build relationships across ethnicities, socio-economic status, religious beliefs and geographical location linked by the common goal and idea that together we can make Indonesia a better place. There will be no fees of any kind associated with joining Indo Nation Building other than the most important of all; YOUR PASSION AND ENGAGEMENT!

HOUSING The provision for adequate Housing is also a vital component of successful communities in rural as well as intercity areas of Indonesia. Many schools have worked with local communities either on the building of homes directly through Habitat for Humanity or more locally through the communication with city government officials and the establishment of unique programs benefiting a village or intercity neighborhood. Regardless of how you or your school are getting involved in raising the standard of housing for Indonesians, IndoNationBuilding. org is an excellent place to start planning and sharing ideas and success stories.

ENVIRONMENTAL Indonesia’s population of approximately 261 million people places it as 4th in world population rankings, yet measured by land mass Indonesia comes in at 17th.

This alarming statistic is compounded by the fact that the approximately 1.8 million square kilometres of Indonesia are composed of over 13,000 islands resulting in a massive diversity of environmental laws and regulations as well as lack of knowledge and general understanding of how the degradation of the environment can negatively impact the country as a whole and her citizens.

The time is ripe for you as High School Students through your Student Council or on your own as concerned youth to look at ways in which you can make a difference in your own community through project work or through advocating for a particular Environmental issue close to your heart. Register your idea or established project at indonationbuilding.org and let’s start changing Indonesia for the better!

SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT - LEADERSHIP We as Indonesia’s youth are much greater than the sum of our parts, however the most well thought out project or idea created by our youth aimed at making Indonesia a better place for the future will be amplified greatly if shared and improved upon through collaborative processes and discussion with peers sharing the same vision.

Indonationbuilding.org will organise two youth conferences per year where ‘ambassadors’ from each participating school will have the opportunity to come together, learn from each other, share with each other and meet interested sponsors who may provide invaluable insight or aid to your particular project.

These leadership conferences will be instrumental in the sustainable and evolving influence that Indonesia’s youth will foster through the myriad of projects taking place across the archipelago.

To you the future of Indonesia I can only say. GET INVOLVED; GET ENGAGED; MAKE A DIFFEERENCE!

EDUCATION Access to Education, known as the ‘great equaliser’ is the single most important criteria for raising standards of living across Indonesia and the world. Whether a school is involved in a large project such as building a library for a rural community or a more hands-on project such as delivering reading or language programs to the economically disadvantaged or anything in between, IndoNationBuilding. org is the platform that will amplify and connect these programs to the wider community.

Interested students, schools or sponsors, companies, individuals, government officials can contact Indo Nation Building either through the website at www. indonationbuilding.org or by emailing Tiara at project@indonationbuilding.org Indo Nation Building also has a presence on Instagram at @indonationbuilding.id And Facebook at IndoNation Building.

ABOUT PETER ARAMAN Peter Araman is currently working as Principal of SNA International School, Surabaya, Indonesia and part of the Piaget Academy and can be reached at peteraraman@piagetacademy.org

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

From Sumptuous to Simple, Classy to Rustic

Three Restaurants to fit Any Budget in Surabaya

“Good Food Is the

KUDOS CAFÉ

Foundation of Genuine Happiness.”

Kudos Café is in a unique building along the main road heading towards the newly-opened Pakuwon Mall and is very hard to miss. It is basically a three-floor modern style glass treehouse. Inside this lively café, the simple, modern style of the interior harmonises well with the artsy, rustic pastoral style of the furniture to provide a relaxing and refreshing atmosphere. The walls outside and the balconies are adorned with green plants and tiny flowers, like a miniature garden. During the day sunlight shines through the huge windows and lights up the whole café. Kudos mainly serves pasta with Asian and Western sauces, freshly baked pizza and flavoured rice as their main courses, and side dishes such as fish and chips, potato wedges and many more. There is also some vegetarian available. Unique drinks such as Kudos’ special fusion fruit tea is certainly a must try. Kudos serves breakfast and lunch menus. This is definitely a café to go to for a chill and relaxing weekend to read a book, undisturbed for hours.

-Auguste Escoffier-

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ood is more than just sustenance to keep us alive.

Many people like to follow the latest food trends and visit trendy restaurants and cafés, and generally they choose restaurants according to their dietary needs, favourite tastes, preferred ambience and, most importantly, budget.

In Surabaya there is an extensive choice of restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes and budgets. From sumptuous to simple, classy to rustic, casual to fine dining, Surabaya has everything necessary to satisfy your culinary needs, be it for a meeting, a party or simply for fun with the family.

Here are three restaurants that we feel are a cut above the rest:

Address: Pakuwon Square AK 2 No. 3, Jl. Yono Suwoyo No. 100, Wonokromo, Lidah Wetan, Lakarsantri, Surabaya, East Java 60213 Price point:

(slightly expensive)

DE SOEMATRA 1910 Want to experience luxury? Want to dine in a high-class restaurant and be treated like royalty? De Soematra is surely the restaurant for you! De Soematra is fine dining at its best. The restaurant building dates back to 1910, is one of the oldest buildings in Surabaya, and in 2012 was nominated as a Cultural Heritage Site, or “Cagar Budaya”, in Surabaya.

DOMICILE KITCHEN & LOUNGE Domicile serves very delicious Italian food that is so unforgettable that you will keep returning for more. Domicile has a western décor with unique hanging lights and a beautiful outdoor dining area suitable for large gatherings. The indoor area is elegant and modern with a mixture of vintage style, while the outdoor section has an antique style with green vines, providing nice shade. The restaurant can be booked for private parties and functions and the service is of a high standard. Given the great food and ambience, Domicile is certainly a nice venue to hang out with family and friends.

Entering the restaurant, it feels like you are immediately transported back in time. The interior of the restaurant is lavishly decorated with antiques and European-style elegance.

Large stunning chandeliers, black and white historical pictures, flowers, candles and smooth expensive tablecloths give a sense of opulence.

There are beautiful private rooms which can be booked for special occasions and functions.

The food at De Soematra is as luxurious as its ambience. Expensive imported ingredients go into the creation of these delicious dishes. Main courses are wonderfully decorated with pearly sauces from different spices and some of the desserts are simply irresistible. It is simply fine dining at its best in Surabaya.

Address: Jl. Sumatera No.35, Gubeng, Surabaya, East Java 60281

Address: Jl. Sumatera No.75, Gubeng, Surabaya, East Java 60281

Price point:

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(expensive but worth it)

(Fine-dining)

Imagine to be immersed in hands-on activities taking students both inside and outside the classroom, experiment laboratory demonstrations in stateof-the-art facilities, and engage in stimulating discussions with scientists from around the globe. Children from age 9 to 18 can now experience all of this, gain valuable life skills and form lasting bonds at i3L Science Camp programs. i3L offers programs tailored for each age group. Science Camp programs will be held in July 2-6, 2018.

As life science institute and international campus, Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences welcomes you in i3L Science Camp Program. This summer i3L will conduct science camp program which opened for Elementary (Grade 4-6), Junior High School (Grade 7-9) and Senior High School (Grade 10-12) on July 2nd – July 6th 2018. i3L’s internationally trained faculty will support and supervise students in strengthening their scientific knowledge and engage them in practical experiments. Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded a formal certificate from i3L certifying that they have gained the essential scientific skills to be able to discuss and understand certain areas in depends on their category. i3L Science Camp program is divided for student from Elementary to High School in three different categories. The first category is STEM for Elementary School (Grade 4-6). In this category, student will learn about understanding the basis of engineering by designing and creating robotic components through 3D printing, understanding the basis of computer science by learning how to develop fun animations and games, and understanding the basis of ecology and biology by developing a real miniature ecosystem.

The second category is GROW for Junior High School (Grade 7-9). In this category, student will learn about nurture their own passions and be inspired by critical thinking camps, BioTechnology research activities, computer science workshops, applied research in food science and technology.

The third category is RISE for Senior High School (Grade 10-12). In this category, student will learn about how to start building a successful career in science by performing research activities in molecular biology, participating in character and soft-skills building workshops, learning how to develop and apply entrepreneurial skills within the life science environment.

Ina Liem, Top 2 Asia Career Direct Consultant, who also sent her son to join this program last year, were so amazed by this science camp program. “Initially, I registered my son to join the science camp for 2 days only. But when I picked him up after he finished the first day of the camp, my son excitedly asked to join the entire program for 5 days. My son really enjoyed the Science Camp at i3L, and he also gained the experience to observe the DNA of fruits while I, myself, have never seen it. It is great to expose our children to this kind of program so they won’t be ‘allergic’ to science, but they will grow their interest in science.”

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Rinka Perez is The Expat Housewife of Jakarta, sharing her experiences of living in The Big Durian as an expat mother of three. Please follow her on Instagram @the_expat_housewife_of_jakarta, www.theexpathousewifeofjakarta.com and Facebook page, The Expat Housewife of Jakarta. #aMillionThingsToDoInJakarta

Finding The Right Preschool in Jakarta

BY RINKA PEREZ

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have noticed that working and non-working parents in Jakarta usually have their children cared for by nannies at home in the early months following birth, and then send them into more formal educational programs such as preschools at the age of around six months. Where I’m from in Melbourne, Australia, children are generally sent to kindergartens only when they reach around four years of age. Before that, working parents enroll their children into childcare centres during the day while they are at work because nannies are not an option.

aligned with our home country in case of repatriation.

I also wanted a multicultural setting with exposure to different nationalities and cultures.

There are many preschools to choose from in Jakarta and the level of education is quite high. Here is the process I used for finding the right preschool for my son.

2. LISTING MY PRIORITIES Living in Jakarta, location is a huge influencing factor, especially with the traffic and unpredictable events such as flooding and rallies. However, this early in my search, I was unsure if proximity took precedence over quality.

1. ASKING AROUND Most of the preschools in Indonesia are privately owned and their teaching methodologies and curriculums vary wildly. Some schools are franchised from other countries and teach in various languages, not just English and Bahasa Indonesia (I chose an English language school for my son).

The tutoring fees and class hours also vary from school to school. It was important that my son’s early education

Even though there was a lot of valuable information available online, my first step was to ask friends for their opinion and experiences. I always like to ask similarlyminded friends who share the same value system. This cuts out a lot of wasted time and helps in narrowing down to similar budgets and learning expectations.

My top priorities for a school were that the teachers and staff were trained in first aid and that it had a robust medical emergency procedure in place. This criterion was absolutely non-negotiable and I discovered that not all preschools offered these things. That’s when I quickly learnt my lesson to not taking things for granted in my

new country of residence. Just because something is done a particular way in my home country, this does not mean that the same principals automatically apply everywhere else in the world.

Critical and potentially life-saving skills in first aid medical training can easily be overlooked as a criterion because it is easy to assume that educational institutions are focused on the safety of our children. This isn’t always the case and it is our responsibility as parents to do our own due diligence, even more so when we are living in a country where we are unfamiliar with the culture and its practices. Don’t assume that just because you are paying someone a lot of money to do something they will do it as you expect. Ask the important questions, even the seemingly simple ones, and don’t be afraid to voice your concerns.

I learnt that I needed to be very specific with the questions that I asked and had to use precise scenarios to get a complete detailed response. For example, I asked about their procedures for medical emergencies such as broken bones, choking and allergy management. I asked how they responded to a child with a severe allergic reaction. Did they own an allergy pen? Although my son isn’t allergic, the schools’ responses indicated to me their commitment to health and safety.

Another deciding point for me was the school environment.

It needed to be clean (but not sterile!), inviting and have an outdoor playing area. Emphasis on recreational and creative activities was also important for me, especially music and sport. I think school at this age should be fun.

My final area of concern was the warmth and enthusiasm of the teachers. This is something that could only be assessed by visiting the preschool myself.

3. VISITING THE PRESCHOOL Most schools offer free trials and they are definitely worth your time and effort. Firstly I drove to the preschool at the same time as I would be taking my son to gauge the level of traffic.

Sitting in the classroom with my son I was able to participate in the activities and observe the teacher’s demeanor. This was so important to witness firs-thand because I noticed that schools adopt different teaching and disciplinary styles. I noticed that some environments were warm and encouraging, and others were distant and strict.

Most schools boasted a Montessori style approach but I think that this was more of a marketing tool rather than truly adopting the teaching style. What I learnt from my trials was that I didn’t necessarily want a true Montessori approach anyway.

4. FINDING THE PERFECT MATCH I did find the right preschool for my son and it was a match made in heaven! In the end, I chose a school that was mainly attended by Indonesians and not Australians.

My son is learning to speak English, Indonesian and Mandarin. On top of this, he is learning tolerance and acceptance of all cultures, in a safe, fun and caring environment. This school definitely exceeded my expectations and I am so impressed by the level of education offered in Indonesia. I truly believe that my family is blessed being here to experience the diverse offerings of this country, and my children are incredibly lucky to be raised in this multicultural setting. I’m so happy we can call Indonesia our home.

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Worthy Causes

Mama Sayang Orphanage

ROTARY CLUB CILANDAK JAKARTA

Service Above Self

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otary Club Jakarta Cilandak members are people from various professional backgrounds and industries.

Rotary is all about the importance and benefits of volunteerism, both within one's own community and internationally.

Rotarians are called on to pay dues to their club, help to raise funds and secure sponsorships in support of volunteer efforts.

The club is always looking for innovative ideas and projects to assist the needy in the community. The Rotary Club welcomes new members who are willing to join them in doing good for the community and follow the Rotary motto “Service Above Self”.

The motto “Service Above Self” conveys the humanitarian spirit of the organisation’s 1.2 million members across the globe. The benefits of becoming a Rotarian include serving your local community, networking and friendship, as well as promoting ethics and leadership skills.

The mission of Rotary Club Jakarta Cilandak is to provide financial and other support for underprivileged children and the elderly, primarily within the district of Cilandak.

In addition, support is provided for disaster relief in Indonesia as the club sees fit.

To carry out its mission, the club works on a project-to-project basis, with clear start and end points. It also partners with local communities and foundations as the need arises.

Some of the club’s projects include the support of charities and causes in Indonesia such as the Rawinala Foundation, Mama Sayang Orphanage, Fiona Unity Foundation, Yayasan Sayap Ibu Bintaro, Gentur Cleft Foundation, Yayasan Nur Abadi and the Clean Water Campaign.

Rotary Club Jakarta Cilandak has a sister club relationship with Rotary Club Makati Olympic. This Philippines Club has a membership of more than 50 and a strong affiliation with their local Rotary Clubs.

Rotary Club Jakarta Cilandak has informal ties with other overseas clubs such as Rotary Club Ayr Queensland, Rotary Club Auckland New Zealand, Rotary Club Mandurah Western Australia and more. In the Rotary spirit, the club welcomes visitors from other clubs to their meetings and very much value their input and experiences.

The club will hold its third annual charity golf tournament on Tuesday May 29, 2018 at Matoa Golf & Country Club. For an entry form or further information please contact Email: rcjc68095@ gmail.com or Whatsapp: +6285388882868 For more information about the club, please visit: www.rotaryclubjakartacilandak.com or email cilandak.rotary@gmail.com

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Set in a quiet housing complex a two-hour drive south of Jakarta, Mama Sayang Orphanage provides food, shelter, education, healthcare and a loving and secure environment for over one hundred children.

I first met Mama Sayang founders Mike and Jev Hilliard in November 2008 and I visited the orphanage shortly after. What I found was an amazing group of children from toddlers to late teens all thriving and developing as responsible confident children, youths and future adults equipped for whatever life presents to them.

Not all children at Mama Sayang are orphans. Many come there when their parents are in difficulty and simply not coping. Many kids arrive having been living on the streets and repeatedly rejected by other establishments who simply cannot cope with their bad habits. Some of the stories of what happened to these kids before they arrived at Mama Sayang are truly tragic.

Mike and Jev operate a simple and effective mentoring scheme at Mama Sayang wherein new arrivals are ‘buddied up’ with a child of the same sex and age to allow them to get acquainted with their new surroundings.

Male and female children have their own separate dormitories. All learn life skills such as building, cooking, hygiene, personal responsibility, and caring and sharing.

It is fair to say that these kids have, through the tragedy of their past circumstances, found a keluarga besar (greater family) of more than a hundred brothers and sisters) beyond any of their expectations.

Mama Sayang also operates a clinic which serves the local community, as does the Mama Sayang School, which is located in the same complex in a beautiful converted house which has been donated on a longterm free lease by a kind donor.

A few years ago my eldest son Tom spent some six months volunteering and living at Mama Sayang and that experience has led to him being involved in vocational work in special needs back home in the UK. Naturally children grow up and many have moved on over the years. Some 987 children have passed through this amazing place since it was established in 2002.

Some 36 of those have gone on to gain University degrees and several are now also working overseas in the United States, Dubai and Hong Kong.

Of course taking care of all these children requires money. Mama Sayang relies on financial and material donations from individuals, companies and fundraising events. If you are looking to support a long established, ethically run orphanage I strongly recommend Mama Sayang to you.

Seeing is believing. Over the years myself and many friends have visited Mama Sayang on numerous occasions and have always left feeling better for the experience. No appointment needed. Just ask for Mike or Jev.

Please check out the website at www.mamasayang.org for more details on the orphanage, the location and how you can donate.

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Announcements Easter Celebrations at AYANA Midplaza, Jakarta JAKARTA AYANA Midplaza, Jakarta invites guests to celebrate the joy of Easter with family and friends with a fun-filled Easter Sunday Brunch at Rasa Restaurant, delicious Easter goodies at Blue Terrace, and a weekend staycation at the hotel. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of fun-filled activities including a delicious Easter themed brunch.

Indulge in specialties from the BBQ grill, Japanese sushi corner, hot wok counter and an extensive dessert station, as well as a special kids corner.

AYANA’s youngest guests will be entertained like VIPs with a dazzling performance by the Easter Bunny, a colourful magician, an Easter egg hunt, and the old time classic Easter egg painting.

The Easter Sunday Brunch is priced at Rp488,000++ per person and Rp244,000++ per child inclusive of complimentary free flow iced tea and chilled juice. Little guests of Rasa will also have unlimited access to enjoy a refreshing milkshake and bubble drinks.The buffet will be available from 11.30 am – 3.30 pm.

For an additional Rp320,000++ per person, adults can enjoy free flow beer and sparkling wine. A special package is also available for those who wish to have free flow soft drinks, wine, sparkling wine, and beer for an additional Rp498,000++ per person.

Blue Terrace has also prepared a range of Easter goodies.

Guests can savour a range of indulgent treats, including Easter-themed cookies, cupcakes and individual cakes.

These Easter delights are available from March 19 until April 1, 2018.

Spend this Easter at the hotel with rates starting from Rp 2,380,000 net per room per night. The rate includes complimentary breakfast and Easter Sunday Brunch for two persons at Rasa Restaurant. This offer is valid from March 30 until April 2, 2018.

For more information and reservation, please call (+62) 21 2510888.

Ubud Writers and Readers Festival Unveils Its 2018 Theme: ‘Jagadhita: The World We Create’ BALI From October 24 to 28, 2018, more than 150 writers, artists, thinkers and performers from across the world will

converge for the 15th Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, to share stories and ideas under the banner of this year’s theme, ‘Jagadhita’.

Like many of the festival’s previous years, the theme is drawn from a Balinese Hindu philosophy. Jagadhita is the individual pursuit of universal harmony and prosperity as one of life’s primary goals, interpreted in English as ‘the world we create’.

The festival’s five-day program will explore countless ways to create a world that we want to live in; how we strive as individuals and as communities to manifest positive change; and how to nurture this goal through respect and action that sustains compassion for each other and ourselves.

“Last year’s theme, ‘Sangkan Paraning Dumadi’, or ‘Origins’, was an important reminder of our shared humanity,” explained Founder & Director Janet DeNeefe.

“At a time when disparities rather than shared values are shaping political decision-making, we’ll ask what harmony and prosperity looks like in 2018, and consider the tensions that have emerged between personal and collective fortunes in contemporary life.

“In our 15th year, we’ll be celebrating the writers, artists, thinkers and activists from across Indonesia and the region who have made a powerful contribution to our harmony and prosperity,” continued DeNeefe. “Through the Balinese Hindu philosophy of Jagadhita, we’ll explore the world they create.”

Watching Cekindo Grow in Bali BALI Established seven years ago in 2011 in Jakarta by the founding partners of the Czech Ina Group Ltd., PT Cekindo Bisnis Grup has become one of Indonesia's leading consulting firms largely because of their clientcentric and attention-to-detail approach to business.

They are recipients of the Quality Company of the Year Award for 2015, the Most Trusted Consulting Firm of the Year Award for 2016 and the Indonesia Growing Business Award for 2017.

Empowering others is a noble cause but it also needs the right environment and the right people to flourish.

Cekindo manages to do this by having the resources and experience close at hand. The company has the support of a team of well-trained professionals who share the company's vision and provide legal and administrative consultancies, financial advice, marketing strategies and business development opportunities.

Cekindo is also a member of the 3-E Accounting International Network, KADIN (the Indonesian Chamber

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of Commerce), ACCA (the global body for professional accountants), IAAP (the International Association of Administrative Professionals), ICSA (the Indonesian Corporate Secretary Association), IFAC (the international Federation of Accountants), IAI (the Institute of Indonesian Chartered Accountants) and ICAEW (the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales).

As a one-stop service provider, Cekindo is an invaluable resource for foreign companies and entrepreneurs looking to successfully expand their markets to Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries, as well as for local and already established companies wishing to comply with local regulations.

The opening of a Bali office is well-timed. Bali drives Indonesia's tourism industry and attracts business and businesses from around the world; it’s a hotspot of opportunity. But times are changing and if you're doing business in Bali in 2018 you need to be in compliance with regulations, particularly those associated with

accounting and tax. The government is transparent as to what these rules and regulations are and it expects businesses to comply.

You can find Cekindo in Jakarta, Semarang, the Czech Republic and now in Bali at Istana Kuta Galeria, Blok BW2 No. 3A on Jalan Patih Jelantik, Kuta.

Go to www.cekindo.com for more details.

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THE INDONESIA EXPAT CROSSWORD Simply translate the clues into Indonesian!

ACROSS 2. Elbow 4. Mouth 6. Skin 8. Neck tie 12. Arm 14. Eye 15. Stomach 17. Shoulder

18. Nose 20. Underwear (2 Words) 22. Window 24. Ear 28. Floor 30. Hand 31. Body

DOWN 1. Knee 3. Leg 5. Chest 7. Bone 9. Muscle 10. Blood 11. Coat 13. Garage 16. Teeth

19. Belt (2 Words) 20. Back 21. Kitchen 23. Head 25. Door 26. Face 27. House 28. Neck 29. Roof

ANSWERS OF ISSUE 209 ACROSS— 1. Mobil 4. Wortel 9. Terbaru 11. Matahari 12. Pisang 13. Kentang 15. Bintang 19. Sikat Gigi 22. Makan Siang 25. Kereta 26. Kambing 29. Garpu 30. Kucing 31. Kemeja 32. Anjing DOWN— 2. Bawang 3. Kertas 5. Seragam 6. Bulan 7. Kapal 8. Kaos Kaki 10. Sarapan 11. Mesjid 14. Anak-anak 16. Pasta Gigi 17. Makan Malam 18. Pisau 20. Jam Tangan 21. Perempuan 23. Sendok 24. Jeruk

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Events JAKARTA Networking

If you want your event to be posted here, please contact +622129657821 or email: letters@indonesiaexpat.biz

2014. Since then, the duo has spent over 50 weeks in the top 10 Billboard Charts, won their first Grammy for Best Dance Recording Don’t Let Me Down last year and received another nomination this year for its collaboration with Coldplay for the song Something Just Like This. The Chainsmokers will party with fans in Jakarta at JIEXPO Kemayoran.

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

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

The Jakarta Bridge Club Every Tuesday and Friday The Jakarta Bridge Club invites expat communities throughout Jakarta to join a networking session on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am to 12pm. Participants meet for pleasant and convivial moments where they can share and exchange information among expats 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.

One of America’s pop music sensation Katy Perry is coming to Jakarta this April for the third time. The singer made her trip to Jakarta back in 2012 and 2015.

She will greet Indonesian fans again this April when taking the stage at Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE). Kat y Perr y earned her stardom through hit singles like I Kissed A Girl, Teenage Dream and California Girls. For more information please visit https://id.bookmyshow.com/ concert/katy-perry-concerttickets.

The Script Freedom Child Tour in Jakarta 10 April 2018

American DJ duo the Chainsmokers can be added to the list of international musicians who will reignite the music festival scene in Indonesia this year. Alex Pal and Andrew Taggart have both enjoyed success for years since producing their breakthrough single #Selfie in

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Fans of The Script will be happy to find that the Irish rock band is coming to town in April. The visit is part of The Script’s Freedom Child Tour and marks its first time in the capital city since 2011. This time, the group will be performing at the Kasablanka Hall at Kota Kasablanka. Concert-goers can expect the group to perform hit singles like “The Man Who Cant be Moved”, “Superheroes” and “Hall of Fame”. For more information please visit https:// id.bookmyshow.com/concert/ freedom-child-tour-tickets.

yourself ready because we’re gonna take you again to the whole new level of rave party in SHVR Ground Festival 2018 at Allianz Eco Park. This year’s big lineup includes Rita Ora, 3LAU, Aly & Fila, Cheat Codes, FKJ, Khomha, Nicky Romero, Andre Dunant, RBA and many more. Follow Instagram SHVR GROUND FESTIVAL 2018 @ SHVR_ID and @hypefestivalid with official hashtag #StartTheParty and #SGF18 to get the latest update about the event. Ticket price starts from Rp375,000. More info: www. shvr.id/shvrgroundfestival

Disney on Ice with “Everyone’s Story” 18 – 22 April 2018 DME Asia proudly presents Disney on Ice with “Everyone’s Stor y” as the theme. T his spectacular ice skating show will be held in Indonesia Convention and Exhibition on 18 – 22 April 2018. On this show, the audience will be invited as part of Disney’s magic, with the Mouse-ter of Ceremonies, Mickey Mouse, leading the parade of more than 50 Disney’s characters, including Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and all Disney princesses.

The show will showcase Disney’s legacy through 14 story collaborations between classic and modern. Performed by professional skaters with their powerful and incredible choreography, supported by amazing setting. More info: www.DMEASIA.com and www.

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Fairy Easter Sunday at Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta 1 April 2018 S h a n g r i - L a H ote l , J ak a r t a invites guests to celebrate a ‘Fairy Easter’ weekend with its highly anticipated brunch buffet and exciting activities, including an Easter egg hunt. The Easter feast will be available at SATOO and Rosso. SATOO presents its annual Easter brunch with extensive options of delectable Easter-themed dishes at 12 open-kitchen stations for Rp 488,000++ per person and Rp 244,000++ for children aged 6 to 12 years old. At Rosso, Italian Chef Gianfranco Pirrone will host an Italian Easter brunch with a sumptuous spread of mouthwatering Italian dishes. Prices are Rp 528,000++ per person and Rp 264,000++ for children aged 6 to 12 years old. Wine and champagne pairing will be available for the adults. For more information or to make a dining reservation, please contact (62 21) 2922 9999 or send an email to fbreservation.slj@shangri-la. com.

Vegan Festival Indonesia 2018 13 – 15 April 2018 Vegan Festival Indonesia 2018 is coming this April for you vegan people! Here you can have a full experience of vegan culinary festival, vegan seminars, vegan food and product bazaar, and many more. The event in April will be held at Neo Soho Mall, Jakarta . www.veganfestival. ivs-online.org

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SHVR Ground Festival 4 – 5 May 2018 SHVR Ground Festival comes annually to satisfy your love for the dance music where you discover experiences you’ve never had before. Now, get

ceremony and sacredness, c re a t i n g a n u nfo rg et t a b l e three-day experience in which friendships are forged, hearts are opened and life is affirmed.

The Air Festival will be held at La Brisa Bali the super-eco beach club on Canggu’s Echo Beach.

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Katy Perry Witness The Tour 14 April 2018

Music

The Chainsmokers Live in Jakarta 30 March 2018

baddest book bazaar offers 60 to 80% off discount on books for 280 hours non stop! The bazaar will be held at the ICE in BSD City.

Big Bad Wolf Book Bazaar 29 March - 9 April 2018 Big Bad Wolf Jakarta is back again this year! The biggest and

Bali Spirit Festival 2–8 April 2018 Bali Spirit Festival is a global celebration of yoga, dance, music and well-being. Set on

the beautiful island of Bali, the festival will invite performing arts enthusiasts and spirituality seekers from all around the world to gather and send each other positive energy. The six day festival will include an array of inspirational workshops such as yoga, martial arts, African dance, ecstatic dance, crystal bowl sound healing, breathwork and meditation. There will also music performances featuring international artists to light up the nights during the festival and over 200 workshops and seminars to attend. For schedule, registration, accommodation and more please visit www. balispiritfestival.com.

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Moonlight Festival 6-8 April 2018 Held over three days, the Festival starts in La Brisa and La Laguna and will go on to continue at Bali Green Life where guests will be partying till 9am (or more) surrounded by the green luscious rice paddies. The line up includes; Petre Inspirescu, Barac, Hector Moralez, Franck Roger, Djebali, Demos, Gescu, David Gtronic, S.M.A.L.L, N.O.X, Funk E, Pepperpot, Sou Sou and plenty more to be announced!

For more information go to www. themoonlightfestival.com

Kids Day Camp 2 – 6 April 2018 Green Camp is an opportunity for kids to experience Green School and learn the basics of sustainabilit y and green leadership for a short amount of time. Join the program that is aimed at exploring and enhancing environmental awareness, selfconfidence and resilience in the outdoors, and leadership & teamwork skills throughout the camp. This event is a Kids Day Camp from 9 am to 4 pm for 5 days at the Green Camp Bali.

The camp fee is inclusive of: • Healthy meals & homemade snacks, free-flow spring water, coffee, tea • Facilitators are all First-Aid Level I & II Certified by International SOS, Wildlife First Responder, International Water Life Saving Certification • 24-hour supervision by security and our facilitators • Medical staff on-site and/or on-call at all times For tickets and more information visit www.greencampbali.com Festivals

Air Festival Bali 30 March – 1 April 2018 Since its humble beginnings in 2014, The Air Festival has established itself as one of the foremost gatherings of visionaries, musicians, artists and dancers in the region. Its two stages merge underground d a n c e mu si c c u l tu re w i t h

Ubud Food Festival 13-15 April 2018 A three-day culinary adventure with Indonesian food as the star, the Ubud Food Festival is Southeast Asia’s leading culinary event showcasing Indonesia’s diverse cuisine, innovative chefs and extraordinary local produce.

In 2018, the Ubud Food Festival Presented by ABC will return for its fourth year from 13-15 April.

Almost 100 chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, social entrepreneurs and outstanding innovators will be on the program to dish up a program energised by the theme Generasi Inovasi! Full lineup and selected tickets available via www.ubudfoodfestival.com Woodstock Festival 2 April 2018 This day of Easter is celebrated in a full and glorious spectrum of colors, from entertainment to eating. Experience a Woodstock a la Bali by the beach in swimwear chic and tie-dye shirts quaffing festive tipples such as Rainbow Seven and Groover, sampling gourmet bites, getting high on surreal ocean sunsets and swaying to the new and retro vibes of a stellar lineup of spin masters. Hip, hippie, hypnotic. The festival will be held at the Karma Beach Club in Ungasan. Regular Entrance: Rp 500,000 including Rp 300,000 Food & Beverage credit. Call: +62 361 8482205, email: info@ karmabeach.com

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CLASSIFIEDS JAKARTA AUTOMOTIVE

BMW R27 from 1967, in excellent state, papers complete. Recently serviced and ready for touring.

Classic single cylinder 250CC “thumper” with additional floating passenger saddle. Perfect for going around Jakarta on a Sunday afternoon. Price: Rp165,000,000.STNK in my name and valid until 20 -01-2019. Tax expired 20 -012018 but can be paid by the new owner no problem. Please contact: jasperjakarta@gmail.com

2005 Toyota Innova. 132,000 km – Good condition and well maintained - Asking Rp100,000,000 or best offer. Seats 7 – foldable rear seat.

Available immediately. Please WhatsApp: 081212429172.

20 0 9 Yamaha Scorpio 225cc.

32,300 km – Excellent condition and well maintained. Rp13,500,000 or best offer. Hard saddlebags.

Available immediately. Please WhatsApp 081212429172.

Toyota Avanza for Sale: Automatic Toyota Avanza G Type white (2013).

Low mileage: 37,000 km, excellent condition. Regular maintenance attested in service book. DVD sound system with screen, car seat covers. Paid Rp145,000,000 in August 2017. Asking price: Rp125,000,000. +628111979 508 (Call or WhatsApp).

JOBS AVAILABLE If you are fluent in English we offer a part time or full time job.

Personal classifieds = FREE Property and other commercial classifieds = PAID (50 words = Rp.100,000 | 50 words + image = Rp.250,000)

Job description: Transcription from audio to text (English to English) You will have to transcript(write) audio files to text. No experience required, just a very good English level. You can work at home.

Requirements: 1. English level ver y g o o d 2. C o m p u ter an d headphones Benefits: $1–$1,000/ month depending on how much time you work and your qualification level If you are interested send us an email trans.audio@hotmail.com Freelance job: writer. Position involves researching and writing original essays and course works on various topics in English. This is a part-time work-from-home job.

We pay from $5 to $26 per page written. Requirements: 1. Fluent English 2. Strong composition skills You will receive orders based on your area of interest. It can be essays, reports, literature reviews, or speeches. Each assignment has specific requirements that must be followed. All papers differ in academic level and deadline.

Payment per order depends on number of pages, deadline and academic level. Our writers are paid twice a month: on the 1st and the 15th. The payment period is 5 days long. We use the following payment methods: PayPal, Skrill, W ire Transfer, and Payoneer Debit Master Cards issued by our company. Email: cv@uvocorp.com

International school, Jogjakarta, requires EYFS Teacher (1), Primary Teacher (2) and Secondary English Teacher (1). English National Curriculum and Cambridge examinations. Bachelors degree and teaching qualific ation, 5 ye ars ex p erience and fluent in En g lish. Res p o nsi b ilities: planning, marking and assessing, tracking, reporting, extracurricular activities. Skills required: excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable, enthusiastic, open-minded, work independently, team player, dedicated and have a sense of humour. Willingness to l e a r n a n d to a d a p t to a n international scho ol culture. www.jogjacommunityschool. org. Send CV, letter, full details of 3 professional referees and a recent passport size photograph.

Email: humanresources@ jogjacommunityschool.org

I am a full-time working mum looking for an experienced, early childhood educator who can come to my house in Pondok Indah one or two days a week and train my nanny and daughter on how to play together, do activities together and limit screen time. If interested please text or WA me: +6281212426141.

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SERVICES Learn Spanish (IB, IGCSE, DELE) at your place with a DELE- certified examiner fro m S p ain. M ost of my students come from International Schools (JIS and BSJ). Please call me (Raúl) +6282110502786.

Looking for something to buy / sell? Looking for staff? Selling property?

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

Bahasa Indonesia lessons for expats living in South Jakarta, Kuningan, Countr y Wood, BSD, given by instructor with 20 years experience. Flexible schedule. Please call Pak Chairuman +628121037466 or email chairuman19 42@ gmail.com

Bahasa Lessons by ACE offers Bahasa course for expatriates.There are Basic, Intermediate and Advanced level. Available in house @ Coteri Building, 1st floor, Kemang Raya 14B, South Jakarta and we can deliver the training in clients office or residence. Experienced & native teachers from different linguistics background. Most of our clients are Oil and Gas companies and multinational companies. Contact: bahasalessons@gmail.com or WA +6282233085108 (Ms. Ellis). Website: www. bahasalessons.com

English/French/Turkish/ Arabic instructor & Private t u to r w i t h ex p e r i e n c e teaching expat & locals right to your place/tutor h o use, fo r a g es 9 an d above. Individual or up to 4. From 9.0 0 am – 9.0 0 pm, South Jakarta & Depok area. 60 –90 min lessons @Rp200,000-300,000.

Get a free trial lesson and discover how we can help your child by contacting: evinelvino@gmail.com or call: +628 57779 87320/ +6285716790446.

Piano lesson with an expat teacher in Jakarta Selatan, Kuningan.

More than 15 years of teaching experience - all age - all level please contact for a free trail lesson: +6281281536030. Email: littlemozartinjakarta@gmail.com | www.littlemozartinjakarta.com

Music Lessons taught by highly qualified teachers with international experience. Founded and led

by M r. Atomo, a gradu ate of the world - renowned Berklee College of Music (Boston, USA).

Phone: +6282260282100, email: learnatmusictemple@gmail.com, web: w w w.musictemple.org, Instagram: @music_temple.

Get ready for Golf Season! All levels and ages are welcome, f ro m b e g i n n e r to a d v a n c e d programs. For more information and to book a lesson, please email below. Accel Golf Academy – All lessons conducted in English at Pondok Indah Driving Range. Book a lesson: accelgolf@gmail.com

French and Bahasa Indonesian language at your place with a qualified teacher for international students with IB and IGC SE curriculum.contact Novi +62816704370.

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4 April 2018 Apartment for lease: Apt KEMANG JAYA. Resort style apt, big garden, best security. Spacious 2BR. 166m2 semigross. Newly renovated. Full furnish. Only USD1,350/month.

Call +628118 0 8 476, or email bong@indostraits.co.id

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.

Native Italian and Spanish language teacher in Jakarta. Private lessons at your home. More than 10 years of experience with students of all ages. Grammar and conversation lessons. Email me at sean.silla@ g m ail.c om or W hat s A p p to +6281298177496.

Help your child reach his potential!

If your child has AD/HD, Autism, P D D/ N OS, 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.

Be your fittest self at any age.

Internationally certified, Englishspeaking Personal Fitness Trainer helps you lose fat and get fit faster with fun, personalized workouts at your home or apartment. Try a session FREE, full details at www. jakartafitnesscoach.com. Phone number: +6282111720271.

PROPERTY

Beautiful new full renovated house for rent. 2 storey + basement. 750m2 + 1000m2 land with join pool. Located 10 minutes from Cilandak C ommercial Estate. US D 3,000/ month nett excluding tax (negotiate). If interested p le ase c all / WA ow ner : +62811180605 For rent 300 houses at Kemang, Cipete, Cilandak, Jeruk Purut, Po n d o k I n d ah . B i g g ard e ns , swimming pools, USD2,000 – 5,000. Phone: +62816859551 or +628170093366.

Kemang Jaya – Apartments f o r r e n t . 1B R 9 3 m 2 o r 2BR 13 5m 2 . A lso duplex penthouse. On 3 hectares of pools & gardens in Bali like setting – only one in Jakarta of this scale . Close to major expats amenities. 1BR rental: IDR 7,500,000 /month (Net).

2BR rental: IDR 15,500,000 / month (Net). Contact owner: +6281514233366 or email kkr.79a@gmail.com Apartment for lease: NIRVANA in Kemang. An expat enclave.

Big 224m 2 semigross. 3+1 BR. 2+1 Bathroom +1 powder room.

Luxury/exclusive with private lift.

High quality kitchen and bathroom fitting. Underground parking. 5 stars facility. Only USD2,500/month.Call or WA +62811808476 or email to bong@indostraits.co.id

Send in your personal classidieds for FREE to: ads@indonesiaexpat.biz

PERSONAL I am looking for a reliable private detective firm in the Jakarta area to help me in a fraud case. If you have any recommendations, please drop me a line. Email: info@timannbox.com

FOR SALE

Luxury two level Essence Dharmawangsa apartment townhouse (357 sqm) 4BR with private lobby entrance.

12m x 4 m p r i v ate p o o l.

Gourmet open kitchen with break fast bar and new appliances. Separate d inin g ro o m , T V l o un g e with entertainment area and formal lounge. Upstairs to a large family room and 4 bedrooms and marble tiled b athro oms. Two sp ecial dedicated carparks in front of basement lobby. Fully furnished. Certificate Strata title. Facilities: Gym, Sauna, S.Pool, Tennis court, Jogging t r a c k , L a ke , B B Q a r e a , Garden, Playground, Meeting room, Function room, Mini market, ATM. FOR SALE: Rp 16,500,000,000. FOR RENT: Rp 9 45,0 0 0,0 0 0, contact anne.santosa@ap.jll.com or Whatsapp+6281999799719.

Townhouse, jln Wijaya kusuma 1/99 E cilandak, Jakarta Selatan, close to BP , highscope International school , schlumberger . Land/ building 276/ 355 sqm with 4 bedroom , 5 bathroom (3 ensuite ). Fitted kitchen . Half furnished . Electricit y 6,6 0 0VA (can be upgraded ) Fully air-conditioned . 2 car garage plus 2 carport, 24 hours security. Price USD1,500/ month and minimum a year .

Contact nuri +6287884474218 or +12818512547 by WA/ email nurinursasi@yahoo.com

New fully furnished apartment with CIT Y SKYLINE VIEW (For SALE and RENT). Apartment is located in the upscale and elite area of South Jakarta. Conveniently located to shops and restaurants.

Enjoy unblocked view in this high floor and large windows apartment (46 th floor, just below the penthouse). Beautiful and cozy interior design with brand new appliances. Complete amenities provided: modern fitness center, large swimming pool, free reserved parking (one lot), 24/7 security.

Area: 79 m. Tower: Sky. Bedroom: 2 Bedrooms (master bed with TV, complete wardrobe set, dressoir table). Bathroom: 1 (with bathtub) Living: Imported Italian leather sofa, T V, with a lot of storage cabinet. Dining: Dining table for 4.

Appliances: Hob, Hood, Fridge, Washing machine.

Rent: $1,800 USD/month (tax excluded) minimum 1 year. Sale: Rp4,100,000,000 (negotiable).

Contact owner: +628568901990, WA only, for more details and viewing schedules.

Table top,tempered clear glass.

Beveled edges and rounded ends,from Australia. Very good condition. L 2.30m x 1.15m x 0.12mm. IDR 4,000,000. -Apple I Pad Mini 6 4 Gb -Wifi, Cell-.

Model A 1455. Rp2,0 0 0,0 0 0.

-5 x 20 Lt Jerrycans. Ace. Used for solar twice. Rust free. IDR 1,500,000. Cipete Selatan. email rmrobertson1@gmail.com or WA +6281314002059.

For sale due to downsizing: a 5 drawer Teak Wood Desk. 160 x 70 x 82 (h) centimetres. Impeccable condition. Rp2,600,000. Whatsapp Roy on +62811998160 and I’ll send you pictures. Can be viewed/ collected in Sawangan.

For Sale: Rare Abstract Painting - Title: 'Panorama Kalibaru' - Painter: M. Sulebar Soekarman - Size: 90 x 70 cm - Years made: 1970 - Price: Rp40,000,000 (negotiable) Contact: Bowo - 081808361136 (WA/Text Message)

Suradi/Surat has been our gardener for 1 year. He is an amazing gardener and has kept our large garden in immaculate condition.

Surat is quiet, polite and always happy. He is a very hard worker and thinks ahead, doing things without being asked. Surat is also a great handyman and is magic with a paintbrush. I cannot speak highly enough of Surat and any garden would be very lucky to have him. We are moving to an apar tment so we will not be needing a gardener. Surat will be available at the beginning of April and prefer to work in Kemang, Cilandak, Pondok Indah areas.

You can contact Surat directly on +628138807465 or you can contact me on fionaforrest777@gmail.com

Excellent driver recommendation!

Pak Bubung is not only an outstanding and reliable driver, but a trustworthy and an amazing person! He has worked with me for 2 year and I cannot think about any complaint. He has been a great help during my stay in Jakarta, making the city traffic less of a burden! contact: 0896 1061 5687 (also whatsapp). Speaks good English.

If more reference is needed, I am glad to be reached by email. Phone Number: +6289610615687 I left Jakarta in June 2017 and left behind a fabulous maid. She found a new job but the family are leaving later this month back to Europe.

If anyone is looking for an honest, hard working, English speaking maid you will find one in Yatmi.

Yatmi loves to babysit, loves to cook (and very well) and always has a smile on her face. She never once asked for a loan in the two years I employed her. Yatmi is live out Monday to Friday amd would ideally like to work around south Jakarta, particularly Pondok Indah.

Please contact me on moncigljarevic@gmail.com for more information or contact her directly on +6281315407800.

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BALI JOBS AVAILABLE

Rama Holidays Bali is i m m e d i a te l y re c r u i t i n g for S ales and various ot h e r p o si t i o ns d u e to our continued expansion.

Candidates should possess a bubbly personality and have a great work ethic.Experience w i t h i n S a l e s , H o l i d ay s O w n e r shi p, Tr ave l a n d Tourism preferred, however full training provided. We offer the right package for only the right candidates.

Applications from Dutch, German, French, Mandarin, Russian, Japanese or other multi-language speakers especially welcome. Good level of English is a must.

Don't delay, limited positions available. Contact Rama Holidays 0361 750150 or sm.tuban@ramaholidays.co

HOUSEHOLD STAFF I am looking for a nanny with the following requirements: - is willing to take a live in position - speaks English - is very experienced with newborns - is honest and trustworthy - is available to start immediately or very soon I a m w i l l i n g to c o m p e n s a te well for the role. Kindly contact +62811199473.

Talented Head Chef required for Modern Australian restaurant in Seminyak. We are looking for an experienced, creative, and passionate Head Chef to join our team for and fun, exciting new restaurant project in Seminyak, Bali. As senior chef you will design, cost and deliver a creative and high quality Modern Australian menu. You w ill m an a g e the daily operations of the kitchen and ensure guest satisfaction for this 100+ seat restaurant.

Expats please apply. For a full job description or to send your cv please contact hrd.bali@vinplus.biz

We're looking for : 1. an Operational Manager to work directly with the Director. Team members are experts in finance control and operations.

2. Marketing Assistant to support our Marketing Department.. Speak Germany will be advantage.

All necessar y stay and work permits will be provided by the employer. Please send complete application including cover letter, C V, relevant cer tificates and recent photograph to: imelda@ indonesiasurfaris.com

Wonderful Sanur Bali Villa for sale.

Two large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms (master with walk-in closet), office, large living space, large western style kitchen, staff kitchen and quarters, pool and bale.

Five minutes from Sanur Beach, ten minutes from the international school. Expat designed and expat owned since new. Lease 18 years renewable. US$310,000. najwag@ hotmail.com (+62816572861)

VILLA WITH OCEAN VIEW ON ECHO BEACH — villa suitable for rental business, 210 meters from La Brisa, 300 meters from echo beach. US$369,999 with a full renovation, US$300,000 without renovation, 9 minutes to Canggu school/Finn club, 25 min to green school, leasehold till 2038 May with the right of extension. Building area 408m2, land area 370, 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 living rooms, level 3 with comfortable gazebo and stunning ocean, mountains and sunset view, parking for 2 cars, pool 3x8 and garden, house needs some renovation and furniture.

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MONKEYS! This time I want to discuss I want to discuss rabies, but I decided to name this article monkeys. As a healthcare provider we cannot warn you enough about rabies and monkeys! Although you might think it is rare in Jakarta, we find that you are at risk if you are not protecting yourself. Monkeys can spread rabies! There might not be a lot of monkeys in Jakarta but you might meet them on other islands….

Monkey bites and scratches are quite common in Bali.

Monkeys are not shy and will often try and steal food from you.

Even the smallest monkey bites or scratches can be very nasty as they have the potential of transmitting not only rabies but also the herpes B virus.

Rabies and Herpes B Rabies is a virus spread by bites, scratches or licks over broken skin from dogs, cats, monkeys, raccoons, bats or basically any mammal.

Symptoms include fever, headache, weakness, abnormal behaviors, paralysis, seizures, fear of water and fear of air. If you start to develop symptoms, it is almost 100% fatal.

What to do?

After any potential risk contact you should wash the wound with water and soap for 10 – 15 minutes. After this you should see a doctor as soon as possible to start the exposure prophylaxis which includes human rabies immunoglobulin. This antibody injection locally into the wound and a course of four into the upper arm.

Immunoglobulins give some immediate protection while waiting for the rabies vaccines to start working.

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Protection through vaccination Immunoglobulins are very expensive (You might need a few vials costing thousands of dollars) and they are NOT available everywhere and you may have to fly elsewhere where this is available (Singapore or Bangkok). In Jakarta it is extremely difficult to obtain the immunoglobulins.

Another option is to have a course of rabies vaccines before you are bitten. This is called a pre exposure prophylaxis. This is a course of three vaccines. Two booster vaccines are still required in case you get bitten.

These vaccines are easily available in Jakarta and cost less than 250.000 rupiah.

Do not forget to ask about the risk for Herpes B We believe it is a good idea to have the vaccinations against rabies beforehand. Please bear in mind that children with their inquisitive natures, are more at risk of animal bites. Even babies can be vaccinated. Do not forget to ask for about the risk for Herpes B. You should be offered a course of antiviral drugs for 14 days.

Talk to your trusted medical practitioner if you have any further questions.

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

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Jl. Bangka Raya #106B Jakarta 12730 Tel. +62-21-7183140 info@goodpractice.co.id www.goodpractice.co.id

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