Indonesia Expat - issue 218

ISSUE NO. 218 | 1 – 14 AUGUST 2018

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INSIDE: Discovering Western Australia Island Brides – Meet Designer Helen Milne A Day in the Life of Artist Rob Pearce Meet the Expat – Shawn Hutchinson Joins ACG Jakarta

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I think it is safe to say that our “foreign” issue features two of the most talented and interesting foreigners currently living and working in Indonesia. Helen Milne started out by designing a wedding dress for a friend in Cape Town, and now she is living and working in Bali creating dresses for rich and famous clients all over the world. British artist Rob Pearce discovered his talent for photography while motorcycling through West Java, then became a professional photographer, then, driven by a major life-changing event, burst onto the art scene in this country with his unique and stunning creations. One of his masterpieces is featured on the cover of this issue.

Staying with our “foreign” theme, we asked Rinka Perez to tell us about her recent family holiday in Western Australia and there is a good chance you will want to follow in her footsteps once you have read about her adventures. Kate Paradis is from Canada so she knows all about keeping warm in cold climates, and in her column this issue she has some useful advice for any first-timers planning to visit one of the colder regions of the planet.

We also take a look at Hong Kong/Chinese-Indonesia relations through the eyes of the Director for Indonesia of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and Kenneth Yeung once again highlights one of the latest scams being pulled in Jakarta, helping you to avoid being tricked into parting with your hard-earned cash.

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MEET THE EXPAT ACG Jakarta's New Principal: Shawn Hutchinson

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BUSINESS How Hong Kong's May Help Indonesia Benefit from China's Belt and Road Iniatitive

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TRAVEL Discovering Western Austalia in a Campervan

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IMMIGRATION The New Application Procedure for Expatriate Work Permit and Stay Permits Explained

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SNA MEDIA CLUB COLUMN Traditional East Java Snacks

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SCAMS IN THE CITY Old Singapore Dollars for New Rupiah

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FASHION The Island Brides

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MEET THE EXPAT Rob Pearce: An Artist's Day

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MEET THE EXPAT ACG JAKARTA’S NEW PRINCIPAL

Shawn Hutchinson

ACG JAKARTA’s new principal Shawn Hutchinson is a career educator with 23 years of experience. Prior to his appointment in Jakarta he held senior positions in schools in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, China and Vietnam, and his mission as he settles into his latest post is to maintain the excellent reputation of ACG Jakarta while improving and updating the school’s services wherever possible. Indonesia Expat sat down with him just after his arrival in July to talk about his goals, the school and the future of education in general.

Welcome to Jakarta, Shawn. Please tell us something about yourself and where you come from.

I’m originally from Adelaide and I’m a country lad at heart having grown up in the riverland of south Australia. I spent my early career teaching English and special education in state and private schools in South Australia and moved fairly quickly into leadership roles in various departments. I’ve been in leadership positions for 18 years now and I’ve been with ACG Education for eight years. On an international level I spent time in Tokyo as principal of an international school there and then I joined ACG in Vietnam as the founding head of the secondary school. After Vietnam I went to Beijing where I was Secondary Principal of an IB world school, and after that I was appointed principal of a new ACG school in Tauranga on New Zealand’s north island. After that the opportunity to come to Jakarta came up and I was very pleased to accept the challenge and get back to Asia.

What are your plans for the ACG Jakarta campus?

First of all I want to grow and develop the school and its reputation, and make sure that we align well with ACG Education values. We are very much part of an organisation that believes wholeheartedly in excellence in education, quality of service and providing a holistic education for young people.

Tell us something about ACG Education.

ACG Education is the largest provider of private education in New Zealand. We own and operate seven schools, five in New Zealand and two in Asia, one in Vietnam and the other here in Jakarta. Our three schools in Auckland are the top three ranked independent schools in New Zealand. We also own and operate pre-schools and offer vocational training in hospitality, tourism and business. In addition, we deliver university foundation programs for the University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology and Victoria University in Wellington. The company was founded in 1995 by two professional educators, Sir John Graham KNZM, CBE, the famous New Zealand rugby player and previous Head of 6

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Auckland Grammar School, and Dawn Jones CNZM. Their goal was to create a private school not affiliated with any religious organisation that was focused on academic excellence while providing students with the personalised care and support they need to achieve their best.

Why do you think ACG appointed you as principal of the Jakarta campus?

I think some people see me as someone who enjoys taking on challenges. I think ACG Jakarta has tremendous potential and it has done some great things in its history in a very challenging environment.

I’m really excited about being here with my family and I’m really keen to continue growing and developing the school, not just in terms of numbers but also in terms of the quality of the educational programs we offer and understanding the needs of the children and their families.

Are your wife and children as happy to be here as you are?

My wife is from Japan and my two daughters have lived most of their lives overseas attending international schools so we are all used to the expat life. My older daughter is 15 and is very much interested in the International Baccalaureate program here at ACG and she’s very excited to be part of that for the next couple of years. My younger daughter likes to experience new things and both of them are very open minded so living here and studying at ACG will suit them well. They are very much international kids with global mind sets so they should adapt very quickly. My wife and I came to Jakarta in February to have a look around so she’s well prepared for the challenges of living in Jakarta. Obviously the traffic is not one of the city’s best features but I’m sure we’ll learn to live with it. My wife is a freelance writer and event manager so hopefully she’ll pick up some work here as well, but we’ve only been here four days so far so the focus is on getting the apartment organised and making sure the kids are happy.

Do you think being an expat dad yourself and having your children at your school gives you an advantage as school principal?

On one hand being a principal is about being that pedagogical leader, that person who is driving innovation and quality of education and making sure that the faculty is behind your vision, and on the other hand its about the service side of the job, understanding what our students and their families want and need. I think finding that balance is critical in creating a positive culture at the school. So yes, seeing the school through a father’s eyes and listening

to the opinions of my family helps me to balance what students and parents need with the needs of the school administration and the faculty.

How is ACG adapting its offering to the needs of modern students?

ACG places great emphasis on innovation. We need our teachers to be passionate and innovative and we need them to adapt and be flexible, but most important of all we need them to understand the child – not the class. We need them to understand each individual child and how each child best learns in the classroom. We actively seek and encourage teachers who can strike that nice balance between the art of teaching and the science of teaching. We look for teachers who first and foremost build relationships with students, understand the curriculum, understand the qualification that the students are working towards and then find ways that they can best support them in that journey.

What is the make-up of the ACG faculty here in Jakarta?

We actually have a very diverse teacher population here. We have teachers from the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa and teachers’ assistants are suitably qualified Indonesians. We look after our teachers very well at ACG and that’s crucial to retaining the best talent in this education landscape.

What are your thoughts on the homework debate?

I think if a child needs a couple of extra hours of practice in any subject then there is no harm in them doing it at home. A couple of hours reading a book to enhance language skills is always a good idea, but at the same time it’s important to get children out into the fresh air as often as possible and get them involved in sports and other activities. I also advise parents to have their children do homework in the common areas of the house like the kitchen table. By doing this they spend more time with the family and they feel less isolated as they study.

How do you feel about social media and its role in the lives of young people?

I think social media can be really harmful for young people if it is not managed properly. We spent the last four years at ACG New Zealand educating students about online safety, proper social media usage and how much screen time they should have. We also educate parents and teachers because whether we like it or not, social media is a factor and most students will arrive at school with some kind of screen. We allow students to keep their devices with them, but we do not allow them to use them during lessons. I am very passionate about the use of technology in the classroom, but I believe it needs to be carefully directed in the early years. When the students get older they should have a better idea of when and how to properly use technology as part of their study.

What is ACG’s policy on bullying?

We have a zero-tolerance policy on bullying and harassment. I feel very strongly about this because I believe as a parent you need to know that your child can go to school and feel safe. Children should be able to be themselves at school and feel comfortable in their own skins, knowing that there is a community there that supports them and cares for them.

What would you say to parents to make them choose ACG over other schools in Jakarta?

I would tell them that ACG School Jakarta is a safe place, it’s a caring place, it’s a place where your child will be listened to, and it’s a place where parents will be welcomed as part of the community. I welcome input from parents and I like to be in direct contact with them. We have lots of coffee mornings, lots of information sessions and lots of events and activities involving parents all designed to make everyone feel they are a part of the ACG family.

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BUSINESS

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

How Hong Kong May Help Indonesia Benefit from China’s Belt and Road Initiative He cites the example that although there is a lot of funding in China, use of the Chinese currency renminbi is still quite restricted for international funding. Hong Kong, he adds, could play a strong role with its banking and financial facilities for project financing, thanks to Hong Kong’s freedom of capital transfer.

In the last 30 to 40 years, Hong Kong has also been serving as a gateway linking China to other countries for international trading, international shipment and logistics purposes. “So Chinese companies, be they big or small companies, have been using Hong Kong to reach the world,” he says.

Kwan Ho admits that the HKTDC is not a professional body in terms of infrastructure , however it has an international network. It usually begins by referring interested parties to relevant partners, for example those in the banking and financial fields. They can also provide expertise in other areas such as project consulting and/or feasibility studies.

When Chinese investors ask what projects are available in Indonesia, HKTDC provides feedback and links them with potential partners. The HKTDC currently has 50 worldwide offices, with 13 of those in mainland China.

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s China’s special administrative region, Hong Kong has played a key role in connecting Chinese companies with the outside world for many years. Leung Kwan Ho, Director of Indonesia of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), explains how China’s Belt and Road Initiative affects Hong Kong-Indonesia relations.

Peter Cai, a non-resident fellow and an expert on China’s Belt and Road Initiative at Lowy Institute, writes in his Understanding China’s Belt and Road Initiative analysis that the Belt and Road Initiative is one of President Xi Jinping’s most ambitious economic and foreign policies, which aims to strengthen Beijing’s economic leadership through an extensive program of infrastructure building throughout China’s neighbouring regions.

Many foreign policy analysts see this initiative, however, largely through a geopolitical lens, seeing it as Beijing’s attempt to gain political leverage over its neighbours.

The analysis further states that one of the primary objectives of the initiative is to address China’s increasing regional disparity as the Chinese economy modernises. Among the least understood aspects of the initiative is China’s desire to export its engineering and technological standards which Chinese policymakers see as crucial to upgrading the country’s industry. Indonesia is one of the key strategic partners in the Belt and Road Initiative.

Leung Kwan Ho, Director of Indonesia of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council that deals with the business-to-business sector, says that the Belt and Road Initiative is a perfect match for both Indonesia and China.

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LEUNG KWAN HO. (PHOTO COURTESY OF HKTDC JAKARTA)

“Indonesia really need[s] lots of infrastructure investment and development, and I think the government and the citizens agree, ” Kwan Ho explains. “And one of the key area[s] of China’s Belt and Road Initiative is infrastructure investment. In principle, we’re heading in the same direction, and what China offer[s] is exactly what Indonesia needs.”

According to The Nikkei Asian Review in February 2018, China has become Indonesia’s second largest investor in its infrastructure drive as the Belt and Road investment in Indonesia reaches up to hundreds of trillions of rupiah. Ongoing projects in Indonesia that are under the Belt and Road Initiative include power plants and toll roads in several Indonesian provinces.

“Although China has very good experience in infrastructure development and obviously has funding, many Chinese companies and some stateowned companies still don’t have the international experience,” Kwan Ho explains, adding that such experience refers to international financing and international project management.

Therefore, the director says that Hong Kong, China’s special administrative region, could play an important role as a facilitator when it comes to the Belt and Road Initiative. Hong Kong has a different currency and financial system for project financing to those of the Chinese central government in Beijing.

In 2016, the Hong Kong government opened the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta for government-to-government matters. Following the Belt and Road Initiative the relations between Hong Kong and Jakarta, he says, have changed but at a relatively slow pace.

“The mutual understanding between Hong Kong and Indonesia needs more enhancement. And Hong Kong people don’t know too much about Indonesia, in particular about the country’s business opportunities,” Kwan Ho tells Indonesia Expat.

This lack of understanding means that Hong Kong businesses prioritise other countries like Thailand and Vietnam over Indonesia because they know these countries better. However, he believes that the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office and Hong Kong Trade Development Council could improve the relationship between Indonesia and Hong Kong.

Kwan Ho hopes Indonesia could be more aware of Hong Kong and the Belt and Road Initiative, and that the Hong Kong Trade Development Council could link Hong Kong and Chinese investors to workable projects in Indonesia. He thinks that the investment under the Belt and Road Initiative is a good thing because it aims to improve lives and build friendships between China, Hong Kong and Indonesia.

“Besides making a profit and doing business, we are also trying to do something good for this country,” he says. “We’re good partner[s] in the international arena. We want Indonesia to progress together.”

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TRAVEL

Rinka Perez is “The Expat Housewife of Jakarta”, sharing her experiences of living in “The Big Durian” as an expat mother of three.

Discovering Western Australia in a Campervan

BY RINKA PEREZ

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henever expats ask me for advice on where to travel to from Jakarta, I suggest Western Australia and not the other parts of Asia.

The capital city of Western Australia is only a four and a half hour direct flight with Garuda Indonesia. There aren’t many other countries that you can fly to directly from Jakarta, therefore the west coast of Australia is a perfect destination for families who seek fresh air and open spaces.

Western Australia is exactly what you would imagine Australia to look like. It is bursting with native Australian animals, lush national parks and delicious produce. Expect to see kangaroos hopping, lots of prawns (shrimps) sizzling on BBQ’s and a strong Aboriginal heritage.

We recently took a typical Australian family vacation where we drove a campervan from Broome (northwest coast of Australia) with our three young children (under five years old) and slowly made our way down south to Perth. To contrast our indulgent expat life in Jakarta, we filled our three-week itinerary with simpler pleasures, such as camping under the stars.

BROOME

We stayed overnight in an airport apartment in Perth and then boarded a flight the next morning to Broome. We resided in Cable Beach, where the ocean meets the desert. This beach is romantically beautiful with orange kissed sunsets and camel rides in the background. Our first expedition was to Willie Creek Pearl Farm where they offered pearl production tours on boats. With younger kids, we instead enjoyed a slow lunch by the farm’s restaurant and allowed our kids to run free in the playground.

KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK

After three nights in Broome, where a seagull left me stunned by stealing a sausage from my breakfast plate, we got into a campervan and drove through the red soiled earth to Western Australia’s largest national park. There we stayed off the grid in a designated campsite with no electricity or water to plug into our campervan. The soil is deep crimson, and everything, including our kids’ faces turned into a mask of red. Upon entrance, we were given a trekking guide and decided to do the child-friendly trails only.

We walked across a secure boardwalk along Dales Gorge, which led to a beautiful swimming and picnic spot called Circular Pool. The water was icy cold but the magnificence of it lured me and my husband and I into the emerald blue pool. Our children cheered us on and took photos as we swam into the crashing waterfall.

NINGALOO COAST

Our next destination was the beach at Exmouth and Coral Bay. This coast is bursting with marine life and you can snorkel directly along the shoreline to see coral reefs and fish, making this destination perfect for young children. Shipwrecks along the coast and a decommissioned lighthouse were the highlights for my son. Families with older children went swimming with shark whales, whereas we rode on a bottomless boat in Coral Bay. We camped at Osprey Bay Cape Range National Park where we went off the grid again and swam with stingless jellyfish. My husband and 10

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son went on a quad bike adventure and we swore that this was a destination that we would definitely return to once our children grew older.

SHARK BAY

Shark Bay is a large coast that covers 2.2 million hectares of Western Australia. This spot was my favourite because the beaches there were so breathtakingly beautiful. We camped at the infamous Monkey Mia resort, where dolphins swam to greet us at the shore. We drove along the World Heritage drive discovering fascinating sites such as Shell Beach, where the sand is covered entirely with seashells.

We drove our campervan to a secluded lagoon and soaked in the enormity of Australia while our children happily built sand castles. Our highlight was the Shark Aquarium where we witnessed sharks being fed and octopuses changing colours.

KALBARRI

At Kalbarri National Park I saw an echidna creeping along the road, and a magnificent rocky gorge that reminded me of the Grand Canyon. Our children learned how to hook and bait a fishing rod at the Murchison River, and soon learned the disappointment of not catching any fish. After a scenic walk along Island Rock and National Bridge, we spotted wild humpback whales swimming in the Indian Ocean. They waved hello with their blowholes splashing water in the distance.

CERVANTES

Our last camping site was an impressive RAC caravan park with family friendly facilities such as private family bathrooms, children’s toilet and change tables. The site was very modern and felt like a five star version of camping sites. It had cabins for those who didn’t want to rough it in a tent or caravan. Our motivation for stopping at Cervantes was to eat their freshly caught lobsters. The Lobster Shack is a lobster factory that runs informational tours and an outdoor restaurant serving their fresh catch.

PERTH

After three amazing weeks, we reached our final destination of Perth. We spent our final day soaking in the Australian sun by Scarborough Beach and let our kids do what they love to do best, playing in a big adventure playground. Western Australia is a playground mecca for children and a coffee haven for sleep deprived parents.

In our final moments in the great outdoors, we reflected on how much we all enjoyed this holiday.

We will miss the open spaces, jumping kangaroos, and racing emus. Our children flourished from having lots of outdoor adventures and didn’t miss their toys one tiny bit. This is priceless.

For itinerary and sightseeing information visit the Tourism Australia website www.westernaustralia. com. Visit the Australian Government website for driver’s licence and international driving requirements. All national parks require a permit (information is provided online and with campervan hiring companies.) To ensure you have a spot, all bookings to camp sites, including national parks must be made well in advance.

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The New Application Procedure for Expatriate Work Permit and Stay Permits Explained

Since the issuance of Presidential Regulation 20/2018 concerning the use of foreign workers (PR 20/2018) in March this year, there has been a lot of uncertainty about the new procedure for foreign work permit applications. Earlier this month the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Directorate General of Immigration (DGI) held a seminar to discuss the new application procedure with the public. At the same time the Ministry of Manpower issued Regulation 10/2018 concerning the procedures for the use of foreign workers (MOMR 10/2018), which is an implementing regulation of PR 20/2018. At the time of writing of this article the new procedures have not yet been implemented. In this article we will discuss the major changes which are expected to take place once the new regulations are implemented.

Work Permit for Foreign Workers Current situation

Companies employing foreign workers now first need to apply for a Foreign Worker Placement Plan (Rencana Penggunaan Tenaga Kerja Asing – RPTKA). The RPTKA is a corporate licence that specifies the job titles of foreign workers, the number of foreign workers in a company and the duration of their assignment in Indonesia and is valid for a maximum period of one year. This plan is used as the basis to apply for a foreign worker's work permit (Izin Mempekerjakan Tenaga Kerja Asing – IMTA).

The IMTA is a corporate licence issued for each individual foreign worker which specifies their identity, job title, work locations and sponsor company and is valid for a maximum period of one year. Basically, a foreigner can only work under one company using one IMTA, unless he/she is working as director or commissioner.

The application of RPTKA and IMTA can take up to three to four weeks, depending on how fast the licences are processed by the government.

What are the main changes?

Under the MOMR 10/2018, the following main changes are expected to take place: • Companies will no longer need to apply for an IMTA. After companies have received the RPTKA of the foreign worker, they must apply for a Notification, which is essentially a replacement of the IMTA. The PR 20/2018 regulates that the RPTKA can already be considered

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as work permit. However since no detailed personal information is provided in the RPTKA, we assume that in reality a foreign worker can only start working in Indonesia after the company has obtained a Notification from MOM. • The processing times will become shorter.

The application time may be reduced to only two working days for the RPTKA (after online Skype meeting with MOM) and two working days for the Notification (after payment of the required government costs). It remains however to be seen if these processing times can be met by MOM. Based on our experience, the actual processing times differ significantly from the times stipulated in regulations.

• The validity period of the RPTKA will increase.

The validity period of the RPTKA may increase to up to five years. This means that it may not need to be renewed every year, which may significantly decrease the processing times.

• Directors and commissioners who are shareholders no longer require a work permit. This group of foreigners is not required to apply for RPTKA and Notification. Moreover, they are not required to make the payment to the Manpower Skill and Development Fund (DPKK / DKP-TKA) of US$100 per month.

• Foreigners are allowed to work in multiple companies in certain sectors. Besides directors and commissioners, under the new regulations foreign workers active in the vocational education and training sector, the oil and gas sector and the digital economy sector are allowed to work at multiple companies within the same sector.

• Requirement to be able to speak the Indonesian language. Foreign workers who work in Indonesia on a long-term assignment are now required to learn the Indonesian language. Foreigners on a short-term or emergency assignment, directors and commissioners are exempted from this requirement..

Stay Permit for Foreign Workers and their Families Current situation

After the company has obtained the IMTA for its foreign worker, it can apply for the telex visa at DGI. Once the telex visa is issued, the foreigner can collect the limited stay visa (Visa Tinggal Terbatas – VTT) at the Indonesian embassy abroad. The processing time for the VTT depends on the Indonesian embassy abroad, and usually takes from two to five working days.

With the VTT stamped in their passport, the foreigner can enter Indonesia and start working. Within 30 days from the date of arrival, the foreigner will need to attend a biometric session at the local immigration office. After completion of the biometrics session the limited stay permit (Izin Tinggal Terbatas – ITAS) will be issued.During the application process, which will take approximately one and a half weeks, the foreigner must hand in his/her passport to the local immigration office.

At the time of writing, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights has not yet issued an implementing regulation to PR 20/2018.

What are the main changes?

Based on the PR 20/2018 and the seminar held by DGI and MOM the following changes are expected to take place: • ITAS is applied for and collected before the foreigner enters Indonesia. The ITAS may be applied for at the same time as applying for the Notification. Foreigners can then collect their ITAS either at the Indonesian embassy abroad or at the airport upon entry into Indonesia. It is important to note that not all Indonesian embassies and not all airports will provide the facility for collection of ITAS and this should therefore be checked by the foreigner or the immigration consultant before entering Indonesia.

• Processing time VTT and ITAS reduced. As the VTT and ITAS will be applied for at the same time as the Notification, we expect the processing time to be significantly reduced. Moreover, there will be no further need to hand in the passport for the biometric session at the local immigration.

Currently we are still awaiting the actual implementation of the new system and the issuance of the new implementing regulation of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. We will keep you informed in case there are any major updates.

For more information, please contact PNB Immigration Law Firm at +62 21-22792254, or email us at info@pnblawfirm.com. Visit our website at www.pnbimmigrationlawfirm.com

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Traditional East Java Snacks

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Just like any other country, Indonesia has a wonderful selection of traditional snacks which are close to the hearts of locals. The snacks to be found in the many regions of Indonesia vary wildly, but in this article we will focus on ten unique traditional snacks that can be found in East Java. As a result of intraregional migration, you may be able to find some of these snacks outside East Java, so do give them a taste test if you happen to chance upon them.

This is a grilled cake made from young coconut, glutinous rice flour and sugar. It has a round, flat shape with a semi-burnt surface. Originating from the city of Babat, this snack plays a vital role in the economy of the region.

NAGASARI Sometimes called kue pisang (banana cake), nagasari is a traditional steamed cake made of coconut milk, rice flour, and sugar, which is then used to make a sort of batter to wrap the bananas. This is one of the snacks which are commonly sold as jajan pasar meaning snacks found in traditional markets.

Nagasari has a pudding-like texture.

Though it’s not as “jiggly” as jello, it is soft and somewhat bouncy.

KUE TOK Also referred to as the “red tortoise cake”, kue tok is a type of traditional Indonesian sweet. As the name suggests, it has a red, oval-shaped, soft and sticky glutinous rice flour skin and has a sweet filling inside.

It is quite similar to the Japanese mochi.

KUE LAPIS A traditional snack with colourful layers of soft rice pudding. In Indonesian, the word lapis means layers. This steamed layered cake or pudding is quite popular in Indonesia, and can also be found in the Netherlands due to the colonial links. Kue Lapis is also very popular in neighbouring countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, where it’s called kuih lapis. It’s delicious, sweet, spongy and a bit sticky.

LEMPER Known for being wrapped in banana leaves, this snack can easily be found in many places in Indonesia. It consists of shredded meat (often chicken) wrapped in glutinous sticky rice, hence making it the perfect on-the-go meal. Lemper is very similar to bakcang (Chinese zongzi) and resembles Japanese onigiri which also contains meat wrapped in rice.

DADAR GULUNG This is a rolled, thin layer of bright greencoloured pancake made of pandan leaves with fillings of grated coconut and palm sugar. The pandan leaves give it its aromatic fragrance and beautiful colour. This snack is usually found on street stalls and in traditional markets.

ONDE-ONDE This is a traditional street snack which comes from Mojokerto. It is made from fried or boiled wheat flour or glutinous starch.

It is chewy, crispy, and sphere-shaped. The surface is usually coated with white sesame seeds. The most common onde-onde is made of glutinous flour with mung bean paste filling inside. With a variety of fillings, colours and types, onde-onde is a classic Indonesian snack.

APEM Apem is a traditional snack made from rice flour by mixing eggs, coconut milk, sugar, salt, tape (fermented cassava) and then grilled or steamed. Shaped like a pancake but thicker, apem is generally made for tahlilan (a prayer ceremony held on the death of a family member) or megengan day (an Islamic event usually before Idul fitri).

It is soft, spongy and definitely addictive.

It is more fragrant and tasty if sprinkled with chopped jackfruit or pandan leaves.

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WAJIK KETAN These cakes are made with the basic ingredient of glutinous rice. The name wajik comes from the diamond-like shape and ketan means glutinous rice. These glutinous diamonds are generally made with brown sugar to give the classic dark brown colour.

It’s a snack which is difficult to find in cities, but if you are lucky, you can find it in the traditional market or occasionally on street stalls.

KUE MANGKOK Available in a variety of colours from brown, all the way to pink, this sponge-like cake needs roughly 14 ingredients. It is slightly rough in texture. Its dough is made of a mixture of flour, rice flour and tapioca, yeast, egg, coconut milk, sugar and salt.

The traditional kue mangkok is slightly brown due to the use of palm sugar. Other traditional variants use fermented cassava or sweet potato. Kue mangkok is usually served with grated coconut on top.

Dying to try these traditional East Java snacks yet? Visit your nearest traditional market to see if you can find some of them.

Don’t forget to bring along a bottle of plain water as most of these snacks are very sweet!

What are panic attacks?

I discussed stress previously. Stress can cause panic. Some people have panic attacks, but they are not aware that they are panic attacks. They can feel very uncomfortable and some people fear that they have a serious condition. A panic attack is a feeling of intense anxiety with physical symptoms. They can be very frightening and they can happen for no clear reason.

Symptoms of a panic attack

How to prevent panic attacks

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Try to figure out what you find stressful and what is making your symptoms worse. It is important to continue your daily activities.

• Do breathing exercises! This will help to prevent panic attacks and they can also give relieve when they are happening.

• Exercise, especially aerobic exercise, this can help you to lower stress levels and release tension, It can also improve your mood and boost your confidence.

• Eat regularly to stabilize your blood sugar levels.

• Avoid caffeine, alcohol and smoking!

• Psychological therapies like CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). This can identify and change the negative thought that are feeding your panic attacks.

a racing heart beat trembling shortness of breath (hyperventilation) a feeling of choking nausea dizziness tingling in arms or fingers ringing in your ears

Some people feel pain in their chest and they can think they are having a heart attack because it feels like their heart is racing or beating irregularly. Some people think that they are going to die.

Panic attacks usually last about 5 to 20 minutes. They are not dangerous and the panic attacks shouldn’t harm you.

Causes of panic attacks The physical symptoms of a panic attack are caused by hormones released due to stress or panic.

The body is trying to take in more oxygen and your breathing becomes quicker. Your body also releases hormones, such as adrenaline, which make your heart beat faster and your muscles tense up.

Should you see your GP about panic attacks?

Some people think they will collapse or even die when they have a panic attack. The attack is usually harmless. You may need to see your trusted medical practitioner to rule out an underlying physical cause.

See your doctor if: • Your panic attack continues after you tried breathing slowly for about 20 minutes.

• You continue to feel unwell after your breathing returns to normal.

• You still have a fast or irregular heartbeat or pain in your chest after your panic attack.

• You have panic attacks regularly. This could mean that you have a panic disorder. .

Could it be a panic disorder?

If you have a constant feeling of stress and anxiety, you may have a panic disorder.

People with panic disorders may avoid situations that might cause a panic attack. If these panick attacks are happening frequently you should seek help.

Talk to your trusted medical professional. In summary: Please identify a clinic that you are comfortable with.

Good Practice Clinic is always ready to listen to your concerns and to find a solution.

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

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

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SCAMS IN THE CITY

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

Old Singapore Dollars for New Rupiah A gang of scammers is targeting elderly people in Jakarta by offering Singapore dollars at an exchange rate that’s too good to be true.

Then the car appeared. The woman said it belonged to her husband, a bank worker.

She told Sumini and the businessman to enter the car with her, so they could go to the bank and exchange the dollars.

Sumini was questioned about her family and her savings. She initially handed over her jewellery for 20 of the banknotes. Then, instead of going to a bank, they drove to her house, where she opened a safe and handed over Rp11 million, more jewellery and some gold. All up, she gave the man about Rp70 million in cash and valuables.

“He spun a similar story about needing help to find an address so he could exchange a suitcase full of foreign currency for rupiah to be donated to charities.”

POLICE APPEAL When Hannah and her children reported the case to police, they presented evidence including CCTV footage, Singapore dollars, Russian roubles and an apparently bogus business card in the name of Mr. Salim Anan Brother with an office address in Singapore and the Shell oil company logo.

Nuril said that after she uploaded footage of the scam to Instagram, several people contacted her, all claiming to be victims of the same scam. She said all of them were middle-aged or older, and most were women.

IMAGES COURTESY OF WWW.SGBANKNOTES.COM

BY KENNETH YEUNG

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t about 9.30am on July 16, Hannah (60) had just walked out of her house in Kembangan, West Jakarta, when she was approached by a well-dressed man carrying a suitcase. He asked Hannah to help him find an address.

He claimed to be an oil tycoon from Singapore, visiting Indonesia on a charity mission. He said his suitcase was full of Singapore dollars, which he wanted to exchange for rupiah, so he could donate the money to a Mrs. Masitoh, the manager of some orphanages and Islamic charities.

While they were chatting, an older man walked up and joined the conversation.

He told Hannah they should help the Singaporean to exchange his money. At that point, a white car pulled up. The old man recognised the vehicle, saying it belonged to his friend who worked at a bank. He invited Hannah and the “oil tycoon” to enter the vehicle to discuss how to exchange the money.

In the car, the men asked Hannah about her personal wealth, her family and whether anyone else lived in her house. They encouraged her to exchange her own money for some of the Singapore dollars, saying she would make a handsome profit and also be helping charitable causes. The older man convinced her by saying he would exchange Rp25 million of his own money.

The tycoon showed Hannah some highdenomination Singapore banknotes.

Singapore issues notes from just S$2 all the

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way to S$1,000 and S$10,000. The man said his S$1,000 Singapore banknotes were each worth Rp10 million (US$690).

banknotes were from an old series that had been withdrawn from circulation and were no longer valid.

He offered Hannah 13 of his S$500 banknotes (a total of S$6,500) in return for just Rp40 million – an absurdly generous exchange rate, as S$6,500 is worth Rp69 million.

Hannah’s daughter Nuril Farah Dhiyah (24) later went to the bank and obtained closed circuit television footage of the scam taking place. She uploaded the footage to her Instagram account and warned people about the scam. She said the “Singaporean” had also persuaded her mother to give them two of her gold rings “as a memento” in exchange for another two banknotes.

She said the rings were worth about Rp5 million.

Hannah agreed to the exchange but she was not carrying much money, so the gang drove to her house. She rushed inside and grabbed her bank savings passbook, her ATM card and her ID card. Her son, Abdul Kholik (40), was at home but she did not stop to talk to him.

Back in the car, they started driving to a bank when Hannah realised she had forgotten her personal identification number, so the gang drove back to her house so she could find it. She was then driven to a branch of Bank Rakyat Indonesia in Cipulir neighbourhood of Kebayoran Lama in South Jakarta.

Inside the bank, accompanied by the “businessman”, she withdrew Rp40 million.

They re-entered the car and made the exchange. Hannah was then dropped off at a roadside and given Rp300,000 to get a taxi home.

At home, she joyously informed her son of her good fortune in being able to make some money while helping the poor. He was suspicious and later discovered the

Hannah later described the bogus oil businessman as being tall, slightly plump, with light skin and narrow eyes. She said she had been hypnotised when the man repeatedly tapped on her leg while she was in the gang’s car.

SECOND VICTIM On July 17, just one day after Hannah was fleeced, members of the gang struck again.

This time, the victim was Sumini (58). She was walking near her house in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta, when she was approached by a charming man claiming to be an oil tycoon from Singapore.

He spun a similar story about needing help to find an address so he could exchange a suitcase full of foreign currency for rupiah to be donated to charities. Next, a woman came along and joined the conversation.

She encouraged Sumini to help the man.

Jakarta Police spokesman Argo Yuwono said the case was under investigation.

He appealed to any more victims of the scam to report to police.

LIFE SAVINGS FOR NOODLES In an even more brazen scam, a group of three Chinese citizens and three Indonesians posed as spiritual gurus with the power to prevent disasters. Operating from malls in North Jakarta, they would convince people to visit a high priest’s house.

The phony priest told victims they would soon suffer from a terrible calamity unless they handed over their valuables for a ritual cleansing. One victim in late March went all the way back to his home in Bali, collected his worldly valuables, returned to Jakarta in early April and handed over Rp500 million in cash and jewellery. This was taken to a room and magically washed, then handed back in a heavily-wrapped package, which the man was told not to open for three days.

Upon opening the package, he found four packets of Indomie instant noodles. Curried chicken flavour.

Victims of such scams invariably insist they were hypnotised. The fact is, they were hoodwinked because they were either gullible or greedy or fearful. Hypnotism is impossible when people are sufficiently astute to exercise critical and sceptical thinking. Just because someone claims they are doing something in the name of religion doesn’t necessarily mean it is true.

See here for the CCTV footage of the scammer: www.instagram.com/p/ BlVpvm4FSS_/?hl=id&taken-by=jakarta_ terkini

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FASHION

The Island Brides The Bali-based Zimbabwean designer behind the eponymous Miss Milne brand branches out into boho-feel bridal wear

BY ALISON PACE

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hen she was asked to make the gown for her best friend Emma’s wedding in Cape Town – with no brief other than “you know me” – Helen Milne got her head down and started sketching.

“She didn’t even try the dress until the week before the wedding when I flew in with it,” recalls the 37-year old. Luckily, the brideto-be fell head over heels for the end result – an elegant, backless number with intricate beading on the hem. For the designer, the experience of cutting, embroidering and stitching upon such precious silks brought to light a new love – for luxe bridal couture.

But Milne’s fabric fixation can be traced back earlier, to a childhood spent in a vibrant but still developing Africa. “There weren’t many shops in Zimbabwe, so when we were kids my Greek grandmother made all of our clothes. Because my mum was working, I was with my grandmother a lot of the time. She’d be trimming and sewing lengths of cloth and sometimes she’d give me bits to cut,” says Milne who has since collaborated with big-name British brands like Topshop and Harvey Nichols.

London-bound initially to teach English to immigrants, the young psychology graduate found herself magnetically drawn to the capital’s hot and heady fashion scene.

Following her gut, she quit the classroom and took a job as a shop girl at high-street fashion brand, Joy. The gamble paid off and she went on to become area manager for one of the UK’s most influential labels, Pepe Jeans. Her dream to design came about almost by chance.

“I developed Pepe’s flagship Portobello store with a studio at the back. We started recycling denim offcuts and I thought it’d be nice to have some people in there customising one-off T-shirts and denim pieces. They needed another designer so I asked if I could fill the role. At that stage, I had no idea how to even thread a machine!”

With a bit of help from London College of Fashion’s intensive evening class program, Helen started to make headway. In a matter of months, she was a dressmaking dab hand, putting together ensembles for It-girls and icons alike, including Sienna Miller and Jade Jagger.

Helen’s own line of pretty yet playful womenswear made its breakthrough when Topshop picked up her debut capsule collection spotlighting African batiks. Baptised in the multinational retailer’s Oxford Street store in 2006, the Miss Milne label was born.

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Trading full-throttle London life to set up shop in the tropics was a decision largely brought about by a chance connection with the manager of a factory in Bali. Production moved to Indonesia and eventually, in the name of quality control, so did Helen.

Twelve years later, Miss Milne’s flagship boutique in Seminyak is going strong, having recently been joined by a second store in Berawa and an organically-growing bespoke bridal wear service.

“A friend of mine got married here and I did her dress. People started seeing pictures and it all started happening through word of mouth,” explains Helen, who has just set up a dedicated instagram page for her one-off bridal pieces (@theislandbrides).

With a portfolio just shy of 40, spanning chic gowns, sleek jumpsuits and floaty twopieces, Helen’s designs err on the side of the unconventional.

“The type of girls who are attracted to using me tend to favour a more bohemian style.

None so far have been particularly tailored; the vibe has been more beachy,” she says.

Whether a beachfront ceremony, garden get-together or clifftop do, Helen’s preference for using natural silks, fine lace and breathable materials lends her styles perfectly to alfresco weddings in the tropics.

Fabrics are hand-dyed and individually beaded in-house and each gown evolves to express the bride’s personal vision. It’s a labour-intensive but deeply rewarding process, as Helen explains, “Fashion goes so fast, you design it and then it’s gone.

With bridal, you get to spend time with the client… and the dress. It’s more of a creative experience and everything depends on the bride.”

Ironically enough, when it came to styling her own big-day dress, Helen found herself overwhelmed with options. “It was a bit of a challenge! Normally, a girl comes to me and I can see what would suit them. But my taste is quite diverse. I was thinking, ‘Should I do the big sleeve like Diana, or the meringue?’” she recalls with laugh.

With some gentle encouragement from her mum – and a mere week to spare – Helen finally committed. Shimmering with thousands of crystal and pearl beads, her own handmade showpiece was to be “the prettiest thing [she] could dream of ”.

Contact Helen via helenwldcreationstudio@gmail.com for a personal bridal consultation at her studio in Seminyak where you can browse her library of precious fabrics and discuss different beading techniques and styles.

MEET THE EXPAT the end of each day. One has the feeling of accomplishment at the end of each hard day’s work. That’s a rare occurrence in the many and varied jobs I have had in my life. By about 5pm I have had enough, the light is fading, and so I clear up.

It’s been a good day.

ROB PEARCE

An Artistµs Day Rob Pearce came to Indonesia in 1990 as an English teacher and has since then become a sought-after, internationally recognised artist. His work is inspired by his environment and by the major events of his life. He tells us his unique and fascinating story from the comfort of his home in the suburbs of Jakarta.

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am a very lucky person. I am where I want to be, doing what I love to do. Although I officially retired 18 months ago, I seem to be busier than ever. But it’s a nice busy that leaves me wonderfully tired at the end of each day, and I sleep like a baby.

I only have three emails to deal with today, and they are rather pleasant ones. A letter of thanks for a painting of mine that sold for Rp75,000,000 at a charity fundraiser. I offer to help hang it as it is 2m x 2m. It’s good to see where my pictures are hung, to know how they complement a room. It’s often a tricky process and I have found my help is really appreciated. A large part of why I create art is to communicate, and I don’t just mean visually. When someone buys a piece from me it’s an opportunity for us to get to know one another. After all we now have something very personal that binds us together.

My second email is to Brian Gilkes, a genius of a printer who lives just outside Melbourne in Australia. We have been working together for several years now. His printing skills help bring my photographic art to life. The large format photography I produce, although it is a shrinking percentage of my artistic output, is still what I consider to be my best work. It has always been my craft. Indonesia’s increasingly erratic import laws have hit photography hard.

With Brian in Australia I can have full reign on choices of paper and ink, and I can utilise his lifetime of experience in printing. My enquiry with him today is about costs for printing on Hahnemuhle Fineart Rag paper at 75cm x 75cm. This is for a mixed media piece commissioned by a dear friend of mine and his siblings, which incorporates the love letters of their parents. They had written to one another every day for seven years, the father courting the mother more avidly with each writing. His courtship was successful, and they married and went on to have ten children together.

My last bit of administration is a letter concerning another commission recently completed, and it’s rather exciting. We are now in the final stages of a proposal for an exhibition of my work, which incorporates the novels and poems of a recently deceased Australian author. It’s an exciting project for me as I will be able to feature both my photographic art and my more recent move into mixed media. I will need to make about 25 pieces over the next year and a half. Lovely.

Watering the back garden is a bigger task. On some of the walls surrounding the garden are the remnants of the artwork that used to cover them. This work was created in the time after the death of both my mother and father within a few weeks of each other. They had been divorced for over 40 years but decided somehow to cross the finishing line together.

In the early 2000s I returned to Indonesia after a period back at university studying photography. One of my first projects was photographing advertising posters that had been fly pasted onto walls on the street and in underpasses.

This series I named “Ripped Faces”. It’s on the web site if you care to look. Eventually I just started to rip them off the walls and take them home, where they stayed in my garage.

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fortune I seemed to have a good eye and before I knew it I was photographing for travel magazines as well as taking on more commercial jobs within the hotel industry. It was a wonderful apprenticeship, made all the better by the fact that I was my own teacher.

I pick up my craft knife and make the first incision of the day, which is into a bamboo leaf. If you could see my garden you wouldn’t ask, as so many people do, what inspires me.

It’s all around, just look. Ferns are my favourite plant and my garden is full of them. I have about ten varieties. I don’t need to look far for an idea.

It’s these hours that’s I love the most. The birds are in full song, the school rush hour has passed, and I can lose myself cutting into and through words on paper. Little thought is needed as I lose myself in my work; I follow my instinct, making something both beautiful and interesting. Work that appeals first to the eye, then to the mind and then to the heart.

The piece I’m working on this morning is for an upcoming exhibition in November at the Hanafee gallery. I have 12 pieces already, but I feel I need something for the central space. I have this idea of hanging twirling planks of wood from the main gallery with its very high ceilings. One of the comforts of making art is that you can see the progress at

The aspect that unites all of my work is that every piece is made of paper glued upon more paper, sometimes up to twenty layers in depth. The paper always contains printed words. My main tool is a craft knife. I cut into my work looking for hidden words and meanings. Paint and inks might be added before or after I pick up the knife, depending upon the piece. Today’s work is made up of a book of Indonesian poets who were exiled after the events of 1965.

I put the raw material for today on my work table underneath one of the large avocado trees. Soft morning light dapples some of the poems and I read the words di malam sejuk di Cibatu. I think Cibatu is in West Java, somewhere near Sukabumi. Maybe I passed through it when my dear friend Andy and I used to explore the area most weekends on our motorbikes. This was in the early 1990s. And it was while on these motorbike jaunts that I first started to take my photography seriously. By great good

I greet my neighbours while watering the garden at the front of the house. It’s a time of day when everyone is out chatting and relaxing. As the only foreigner I do attract a certain amount of attention, but after ten years here in this house my “exoticness” has lessened, and I seem to be regarded as something of an eccentric, one who prefers to read rather than socialise. I like it that way.

After my parents passed away I started to paste these posters on to my garden walls. I would make silhouette images of my parents, imagining them when they were in their prime years. Their deaths were still very recent, I missed them enormously and I found I could have imaginary conversations with them, questioning them about why they had done this or that. I treated the images as shrines, laying out offerings at certain times of the month, flower petals and incense. Jakarta’s climate soon weathered them and gave them a patina that only seemed to beautify. Then I would hire top of the range camera equipment and photograph them, and then I would start all over again. Sometimes simply pasting over what was already there and, if the paper was too rotten, stripping the walls clean before pasting again. I started to use Chinese joss paper, then photocopies of books I had once studied at university in the early 1980s. Clifford Geertz The Religion of Java being a favourite. He symbolises for me how little the West knew of Java and reminds me to be careful not to rush to judgement.

This frenzy of creativity in the wake of my parents’ deaths went on for about three years, or 1,000 days. The period of mourning that most of Asia knows is necessary to complete the cycle of mourning. Their deaths, the pain I felt and the solace I gained through making the images has led almost directly to the work I do now. If you visit my web site you can see the progression quite easily.

On a couple of walls there are still some of these images, now covered in roots from plants that have somehow grown out of the concrete. I still leave offerings at their feet. Other walls I have decorated with Chinese joss paper and into some of them I have carved motifs. As I water the garden I sometimes find myself drawn out of my daily world and up into a kind of “Never Never Land”, a place where I am at peace and where I feel most content. Indonesia has given me this. If I had stayed in the UK I am pretty sure it would never never have happened.

After a shower I prepare my regular sundowner gin and tonic. I take it back out into the garden and light some joss sticks and candles to place around my work place.

The smell of newly watered earth, incense and the rich, almost pungent smell of jasmine fill the air. I spend an hour chatting with friends on the phone, friends who I have known here for nearly 30 years. We can laugh at our misfortunes, share the pain of lost loved ones and of hardships faced and overcome. My dogs are with me and all is right in my world. I truly am a lucky person. I am where I want to be, doing what I love to do.

DOT GLAD METROPOLITAN. PART OF 'BOB AND DOT: 1000 DAYS-ISH'. 70CM X 100CM. PHOTOGRAPH

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EXPAT ADVICE ADVICE FROM YOUR RESIDENT CANADIAN POLAR BEAR

Surviving a Proper Winter

BY KATE PARADIS

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isiting somewhere cold? Moving to a country with a proper winter? Japan? Norway? Southern Chile?

Here are some tips for those of you that are not used to extreme climates from your resident polar bear. I am planted firmly in front of an air conditioner as I write this from my home in Jakarta – to which I have not yet completely acclimatised!

WINTER CONUNDRUMS Canada is one of the few places in the world where it is remarkably common to experience two different types of burns simultaneously: Frost bite on the outside or your hand, whilst suffering second-degree burns from your Tim Horton’s coffee on the inside of your hand. It’s a serious (first world) problem. That short walk from the car to the office with a coffee in hand can be dangerous! Add dress shoes and a thin layer of ice on the sidewalk to the equation and it’s a disaster waiting to happen. Think broken hips, cut lips and sprained wrists.

We also battle frozen beards, crystalised eyelashes, 16 hours of darkness and get aerobic workouts from shovelling snow off our driveways. But 38 million people know it’s worth it and summer is always welcomed and fully embraced with immense elation.

FROSTBITE: WAS SANTA’S HOT COCOA SPIKED OR DID HE JUST HAVE FROSTBITE? Frostbite is similar to a sunburn. At first skin is red, cold and feels “prickly”. Next, the exposed skin can get hard and appear waxy (cue visual of Santa’s jolly red cheeks).

Eventually, if the skin is not gradually warmed back to room temperature, it can blister and in extreme cases, turn black, causing skin, muscle and even bone damage. It’s common to get it on toes, nose, ears, cheeks and chin – all those areas with limited blood flow and maximum exposure to the icy cold air. It’s important to invest in good warm gloves or mittens, wool socks, a face mask or balaclava, and of c ourse a toque (Canada coined this term and we firmly believe it is the correct and only term for what others call a “beanie” or a “hat”).

In all seriousness, watch the weather reports for warnings because wind chill can drastically impact the likelihood of frostbite. Minus 15°C can actually feel like minus 25°C. It only takes ten minutes to get frostbite in temperatures ranging from -28°C to -39°C. Canadian cities such as Edmonton and Toronto, both with populations over one million, experience these temperatures regularly over winter (yes, you read that, millions of people choose to live in cities where the cold air literally burns their face in minutes).

WHAT TO WEAR (AND HOW TO WIN A GAME OF STRIP POKER): Some say there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes. Thus, LAYERS LAYERS LAYERS. You need to stay covered to keep your body warm and also to avoid frostbite. However, that enormous Russian-style fur coat you purchased because it looked so stunningly gorgeous on that tall blonde model, is not the most practical. The best approach to harsh cold weather is layering that you can remove as needed to regulate temperature and moisture.

Think of it as a game of strip poker… the more layers you start off with, likely the better off you will be! Here’s the skinny, in proper order of operations: · Base Layer: Closest to your skin. A long sleeve shirt that fits fairly snug is best. The material must be warm but also thin and moisture-wicking to keep you dry. Outdoor shops sell shirts and pants designed specifically for base layer use.

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It is a good idea to invest in a few. Merino wool is an ideal material, but clothing companies such as Patagonia and Mountain Equipment Co-op are experimenting with new synthetic fibres that work just as well. · Mid-Layer: Insulation. This is solely for warmth and should be modified/added-to depending on the temperature and your activity. A great option is a “puffy”, which is a down-filled (or synthetic-fill) jacket that provides warmth only, and is generally not waterproof. Puffies vary in thickness and temperature ratings. Depending on the quality, they are quite breathable, which is desired. If you are snowboarding or doing other sports that keep your temperature elevated, a thin puffy may be enough. You can experiment with mid-layers and remove as necessary.

Puffies are more convenient than cotton or fleece sweaters, as they can be compacted down to a very small size. · Outer Layer: Water and wind proofing. This layer protects you from rain, snow and bone-chilling wind. This layer is simply a shell to be placed over your other layers, and is not intended to provide warmth. Gore-tex® is a good option for material as it is 100 percent waterproof. Check that zippers and seams are coated with waterproofing. Make sure you buy a shell big enough to fit your other layers underneath.

All-in-One coats are an option, but less versatile. Other good investments are winter boots, wool socks, base layer pants and snow pants if doing any outdoor sporting activities, or spending more than a few hours outdoors. It is important to stay warm, but also dry. Remove layers as required to avoid the vicious cycle of too hot, sweating, then too cold.

GETTING AROUND We definitely DO NOT ride motorbikes or scooters for most months of the year as winter roads are treacherous.

Rock salt and sand commonly get poured all over streets to melt the ice and provide traction for cars and pedestrians.

Salting the roads tends to rust motor vehicles and is bad for the aquatic systems, so some cities have started using alternatives such as beet juice, which has proven to be effective in melting snow and ice. In countries with abundant geothermal resources and related infrastructure, such as Iceland, they run their hot water pipes below the pavement, which melts the snow and ice as it forms. This reduces the amount of salt, gravel and snow clearing during the winter months.

Car won’t start? Often foreigners visiting Canada and other (proper) cold countries do not think of car maintenance and emergency preparedness. At deep sub-zero temperatures

car batteries no longer function adequately, so cars manufactured for these countries are outfitted with electric block heaters. In older cars especially, the block heaters need to be plugged in overnight and while parked for longer than a few hours. Emergency kits for cars, in some areas, are required by law, which include warm blankets, a food ration, flashlight, matches, etc. Planning ahead for emergencies is imperative in such a harsh climate. Being stranded with a car that will not start could be fatal if you are not adequately dressed to prevent hypothermia. Cars are also outfitted with heavy-tread winter tires, which need to be changed out for summer or “all-season” tires during summer months.

THERE IS AN UPSIDE! Different from the situation in the comfy, consistent and humid climate in the tropics of Indonesia, Canada has very small critters! Cockroaches, rats, mice, and insects are all very small. The winter acts as natural population control for these critters which is a relief to those who are disturbed by the creepy crawlers. Some provinces are even declared “rat free” (I don’t fully believe this claim), and cockroaches are actually quite rare, especially in the non-coastal and less-humid areas of Canada.

There are other wonderful aspects of winter such as ice hockey, ice skating, tobogganing/sledding, winter hay rides (a winter sleigh drawn by horses through snowfields), skiing, snowboarding, luge, bob-sledding, ice fishing, iglooconstruction and pumpkin-spiced latte’s in front of a warm cozy fireplace. Many northern cities have winter festivals that feature snow-cone snacks (balls of snow/ice flavoured with sugar or maple syrup) and ice sculptures big enough to walk through. And sometimes cocktails just taste better when stirred with a fresh icicle!

If you have a visit to Canada planned, or if you are headed to any cold climate for an upcoming expat posting, don’t shy away from the winter. In Canada the white snow that decorates the mountain ranges and covers the prairie fields is picturesque, pollution is very low and the winters are often accompanied by bright blue skies (blue-bird days).

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) can be spotted from cities even as far south as Calgary.

So be prepared with warm-wear and remember the most important rule (don’t eat the yellow snow), then you will enjoy your trip to any winter wonderland.

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Top 10 Indonesian Sportswomen

LELY SAMPOERNO SHOOTER

I recently asked some Indonesian school children to name their favourite female Indonesian athletes. Sadly, they didn’t know any; so here are ten of the best.

Born: December 2, 1935 From: Sukabumi, West Java Height: 153 cm

BY KENNETH YEUNG

SUSI SUSANTI

LISA RUMBEWAS

BADMINTON PLAYER

WEIGHTLIFTER

Born: February 11, 1971 From: Tasikmalaya, West Java Height: 162 cm

Born: September 10, 1980 From: Jayapura, Papua Height: 149 cm

Indonesia’s first Olympic gold medallist. Susi won the women’s badminton singles at the 1992 Games in Barcelona.

One hour later, her future husband, Alan Budikusuma, won Indonesia’s second Olympic gold with victory in the men’s singles. Susi was the world’s best female badminton player in the first half of the 1990s, consistently winning the AllEngland, the Japanese Open and World Badminton Grand Prix. She won bronze at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

She also led the Indonesian women’s team to memorable victories over arch-rivals China in the 1994 and 1996 Uber Cup. She retired from international badminton not long after her marriage to Alan in February 1997. She was inducted into the International Badminton Federation Hall of Fame in 2004.

Women’s weightlifting was introduced as an Olympic sport at the Sydney 2000 Games. Lisa Rumbewas was among 85 female contestants from 47 countries. In the 48kg division, she tied with American Tara Nott but failed to make one attempted lift, so had to settle for the silver medal. It was Indonesia’s first weightlifting medal. Lisa won another silver medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, competing in the women's 53kg category and lifting 210kg in total. She also won a silver medal at the 2006 World Weightlifting Championships in Santo Domingo. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she won a bronze medal. She finally won gold when competing in the 58kg division at the 2009 SEA Games in Vientiane, Laos. She was coached by her mother, Ida Korwa.

LILIYANA NATSIR BADMINTON PLAYER Born: September 9, 1985 From: Manado, North Sulawesi Height: 168 cm A badminton doubles specialist, Liliyana and her partner Tontowi Ahmad became the first Indonesian mixed doubles pair to win Olympic gold with a victory over Malaysia at Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Previously, at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, she and partner Nova Widianto won silver. In mixed doubles, she has been a three-time World Champion and three-time All-England champion. She plans to retire after competing in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Nicknamed Butet, she proudly defies gender stereotypes by keeping her hair short and competing in shorts, rather than a skirt.

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Lely Koentratih was an elementary school teacher who knew nothing about guns. In 1959, she married Air Force Lieutenant Setyo Sampoerno, who introduced her to competitive pistol shooting. She entered the maledominated Inter-Military Shooting Championship and won. This led to her selection as Indonesia’s shooting representative at the 1962 Asian Games. Her participation as the only female shooter sparked protests by other countries, but there was no rule against women competing.

She won a silver medal in the 50-metre pistol event. From 1968 to 1983, she won eight gold medals at the South East Asia Shooting Association championships. From 1977 to 1987, she won more than a dozen gold medals at the Southeast Asia (SEA) Games and Asian Games. For over a decade, she was ranked among the top five female pistol shooters in the world. She won the Asian championships in 1983. At the age of 48, she competed in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics but did not win a medal, attributing her failure to nervousness. She retired from competitive shooting in 1989 and then worked for a firearms company.

TRIYANINGSIH DISTANCE RUNNER Born: May 15, 1987 Semarang, Central Java Height: 147 cm In a country where running is more a fashionable hobby than a serious sport, Triya is one of the few long-distance runners to achieve sustained international success.

Nicknamed “the Queen of the Road”, she has bagged ten gold medals at the SEA Games from 2007 to 2015, with victories in the 5,000 metres, 10,000 metres and the marathon. She first competed in the SEA Games in 2003 at the age of 16, coming fourth in the 5,000 metres and breaking the national junior record. In 2012, she competed in the marathon in the London Olympics and placed 84th with a time of 2:41:15. She will be competing in the 2018 Asian Games. She says China and North Korea usually dominate in athletics, but this year Qatar might have success because it has been giving citizenship to champion African athletes.

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YAYUK BASUKI TENNIS PLAYER Born: November 30, 1970 From: Yogyakarta Height: 164 cm

LILIES HANDAYANI, NURFITRIYANA SAIMAN & KUSUMA WARDHANI ARCHERS Born: April 15, 1965, Surabaya, March 7, 1962, Jakarta and February 20, 1964, Makassar respectively This trio won Indonesia’s first ever Olympic medal: a silver in women’s team archery at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.

Indonesia had first participated in the Olympics in 1952 but had to wait for 36 years to taste success. Lilies, Yana and Kusuma became unofficial national heroes. They attributed their success to long practice and good coaching. Lilies later became a coach and opened an archery school in Surabaya.

Yana also became a coach, while Kusuma headed the Education, Youth and Sports Office of Bali. The three were the subject of a 2016 biopic, 3 Srikandi (3 Heroines), which verges into soap opera schmaltz in portraying the struggles and dreams of Indonesian female athletes in the 1980s.

CLARA SUMARWATI MOUNTAINEER Born: July 6, 1976 After graduating in psychology in 1990, Clara decided she wanted to climb the world’s tallest mountains. In 1993, she led a team of four Indonesian women who scaled Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Andes, South America. In 1994, Clara attempted to become the first Indonesian to climb Mount Everest but gave up after reaching a height of 7,000 metres because of dangerous conditions. She dreamed of raising the Indonesian flag at the summit of Everest on August 17, 1995 – the 50th anniversary of Indonesian independence – but she was unable to raise corporate sponsorship. Eventually, the government agreed to sponsor her expedition. According to the international mountaineering community, Clara reached the summit on September 26, 1996, heavily dependent on her team of five Sherpa guides and on artificial oxygen.

In 1997, three members of the Indonesian Army’s Special Forces (Kopassus) scaled Everest and subsequently complained there was insufficient evidence that Clara had reached the summit. They also claimed she was too weak to have achieved the ascent. Feeling unappreciated, Clara suffered a mental breakdown. From 1997 to 2009, she was repeatedly admitted to a psychiatric hospital, where staff thought she was crazy because she claimed to have climbed Everest. Whether she reached the peak or not, she was a trailblazing and inspirational Indonesian athlete.

Yayuk is Indonesia’s top-ranked ever tennis player, having reached No. 19 in the women's singles rankings in October 1997. In doubles, she achieved a career-high ranking of No. 9. She started playing tennis at age seven and turned professional in 1990. In 1991, she became the first Indonesian to win a major professional tennis event with victory in the singles at the inaugural Thailand Open. She won six World Tennis Association Tour singles titles during her career. Her best Grand Slam singles performance was reaching the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in 1997. Among the top players she has defeated are Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Anna Kournikova, Zina Garrison, Amélie Mauresmo, Mary Joe Fernández and Gabriela Sabatini.

Yayuk is a four-time Olympian from 1988 to 2000. She won gold at the Asian Games in 1998. She retired from singles in 2000, but continued playing doubles until retiring in 2013.

In 1994, she married her coach, Hary Suharyadi. In July 2018, she participated in the torch relay for the JakartaPalembang Asian Games.

IRINE KHARISMA SUKANDAR

LINDSWELL KWOK

CHESS PLAYER

WUSHU ATHLETE

Born: April 7, 1992 From: Jakarta

Born: September 24, 1991 From: Medan, North Sumatra

Irine started playing chess when seven years old and competed in her first international tournament when aged nine. She qualified for the 2003 SEA Games when aged just 11 – making her the youngest participant ever – and won a silver medal. She was not allowed to own a mobile phone in her early teens, as her parents wanted her to focus on chess. Irine is the first female chess player from Indonesia to hold both the Woman Grandmaster and International Master titles. She won the Indonesian Women's Chess Championship four times in a row from 2006 to 2010. She has represented Indonesia in five Women's Chess Olympiads from 2004 to 2014. She has won numerous international tournaments, including the 2012 and 2014 Asian Women's Chess Championship. She was the first Indonesian to qualify for the Women's World Championship. She won two individual gold medals, for rapid and blitz chess, at the 2013 SEA Games in Myanmar. She recently gained a master’s degree in International Relations from Webster University in Saint Louis.

Wushu means “martial arts” in Chinese. It has many forms, from kungfu to tai-chi. Lindswell competes in two divisions of wushu: Taijijian (which involves graceful, choreographed tai-chi exercise movements and jumps) and Taijiquan (like tai-chi but while holding a sword). So don’t expect to see Lindswell beating up opponents. Competitors perform solo, wearing elegant Chinese-style pyjamas. A darling of the beauty-obsessed Indonesian media, Lindswell won her first gold medal at the World Wushu Championships in Toronto in 2009 and most recently won gold at the 2017 championships in Russia after overcoming injuries. She won a silver medal in the 2009 SEA Games and then won gold at every SEA Games from 2011 to 2017, making her one of Indonesia’s most consistent gold medallists of all-time.

After missing out on gold at the 2014 Asian Games, she is determined to win in Jakarta in 2018. She says her toughest opponent is always herself, so good mental preparation is just as important as physical training.

Searching Google for daftar atlet perempuan Indonesia terbaik (list of best Indonesian female athletes) produces a string of results for atlet cantik (beautiful athletes). Shame on the shallow, sexist Indonesian media and society for rating beauty above athletic and sporting achievement.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta Opens New Golden Ballroom JAKARTA The Sultan Hotel & Residence has opened The Golden Ballroom – the hotel’s newest ballroom in Jakarta has a main hall (1,600sqm) accommodating up to 2,500 guests for a cocktail party/wedding with the possibility to also divide into three separate rooms. There are also seven new adjoining conference suites, the largest of which can accommodate 250 people theatre style. This “conference centre “connects directly to the Hotel’s 694 bedrooms and is within easy walking distance of the Sultan Residence.

In addition, the Kudus Room is now available, accommodating up to 450 people. With an ornately carved Javanese Ceiling and overlooking the hotel’s new swimming pool this area is ideal for weddings or cocktail parties, with an outdoor tropical garden ideal for wedding ceremonies.

With a capacity of up to 2,500 people for a standing wedding party (greater if the ornate lobby area is used) the Golden Ballroom is the ideal venue in central Jakarta with its own separate grand entrance and ample parking for over 2,000 cars. Introductory prices start from Rp300 million nett for 500 people, wedding package at Golden Ballroom and Kudus Bar Area including complimentary food tasting for eight people before the wedding, food buffet, flower decoration, bridal suite, dining voucher worth Rp500,000, discount of 20 percent for bridal massage at Lagoon Spa, special room rate for the bridal family at Rp1.1 million nett complete with breakfast. This offer is available for a limited time only and is subject to availability.

Kempinski to Unveil The Apurva Kempinski Bali this Year

Straw Upon Request Only at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa BALI Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is thoroughly committed to environmental sustainability.

As part of the commitment to support a greener earth, the resort has stopped using plastic straws entirely. All plastic straws have been replaced with paper straws.

Straws for beverages will no longer be automatically served and we will only offer straws to guests who specifically request them. All beverage menus have “We Skip the Straws” logo on them. “Environmental responsibility and accountability is an essential component of today’s business landscape” said General Manager, Jamal Hussain.

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa has continuously contributed to society and the environment by various programs including social visit to orphanages, monthly beach cleaning, recycling initiatives and tree planting.

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Set amidst the dramatic cliffs and immaculate beaches of southern Bali, the hotel features 475 well-appointed guest rooms, iconic suites and exclusive villas, five eclectic dining venues, and a Cigar & Shisha Lounge. Facilities include an ocean-facing spa and fitness centre, a 60-metre swimming pool, kids pool, and a family club. For events, business meetings and weddings, The Apurva Kempinski Bali offers a 1,076 sq m pillar-free and ocean-view grand ballroom, meeting rooms, The Apurva beachfront wedding chapels, and 2,200 sqm ocean-front lawn for exceptional outdoor gatherings and events.

BALI Adding to its growing collection of distinguished properties all around the world, Kempinski gears up to unveil the latest addition to its line of five-star hotels

with the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali in the fourth quarter of this year. This much anticipated opening marks the first extraordinary resort on the island and its second hotel in Indonesia.

Keraton at The Plaza Presents A Divine French High Tea JAKARTA Keraton at The Plaza is pleased to announce its newest concept of high tea that brings a classic French influence to the Keraton Lounge.

Inspired by the French tea culture and social affair, Keraton at The Plaza Director of Culinary, Rafael Gil has curated a tantalising set of delicacies that enhance an afternoon tea experience. The French afternoon tea set consists of more than ten treats ranging from Blue lobster Vol-auvent, Beef pastrami Croque-monsieur, to an all-time favourite, scones. Dessert lovers will be satisfied with a selection of sweets from

original Mille-feuille, traditional lemon French madeleines, and mango eclair.

French High Tea at Keraton Lounge is available daily from 2.00pm to 7.00pm and is priced at Rp398,000++ for two people inclusive of TWG tea or a selection of mocktails. Guests can upgrade their tea set with cocktails for Rp596,000++ for two people. For more information and reservation, please call +62 21 5068 0000 or email lounge.keratonattheplaza@ luxurycollection.com or visit www. keratonattheplazajakarta.com

The Apurva translates as “unique and magnificent” in Sanskrit, embracing Kempinski dedication to bringing unique experiences to life. Honouring the nation’s belief in unity in diversity, the hotel establishes its distinctiveness as a tribute to the richness of Indonesian cultural heritage.

Hilton Bali Resort Relaunches a Newly Refurbished Beachfront Restaurant

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the same time taking the individual on a journey: to taste; play; sense and embrace a range of elements, textures, colours and flavours.

BALI Hilton Bali Resort, part of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, announces the official relaunch of The Shore Restaurant following an extensive interior uplift of the three-storey beachfront restaurant.

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Located on the resort’s beach and pool side, the newly refurbished The Shore Restaurant begins its new chapter as a casual beachfront dining and lifestyle destination. The resort’s Executive Chef, Clinton Webber, together with the rest of The Shore team bring their vision to reposition the restaurant by creating a uniquely social way of dining, while at

The multi-storey restaurant boasts an al fresco setting on the first level, semi-open lounge on the Mezzanine level and open air rooftop on the third level with distinct dining concepts that evolve over the course of the day. The Shore beach bar and swim-up bar complement the experience by serving an array of summery cocktails and mocktails including The Shore signature long drinks. As Nusa Dua’s lifestyle destination, The Shore sets the mood through exciting live entertainment sessions featuring DJs, acoustic performances and other unique acts on a regular basis.

The Shore Restaurant is situated on the Hilton Bali Resort’s ground level and accessible via Cliff Tower. Opening hours are from 11.00am to 11.00pm daily, while pool-side service is available from 9.00am to 6.00pm. For more information about the restaurant and to make a reservation, please contact hiltonbali.info@ hilton.com or call +62 361 773377.

Enjoy a summer getaway to Europe and the Middle East with Emirates’ exclusive fares for travellers from Indonesia. Customers can enjoy fares for as low as Rp13,767,000 to select European destinations and Rp10,109,000 to Dubai and other breathtaking Middle Eastern cities. Special fares are available from now until July 29, 2018 for travel until November 30, 2018.

To book or for more information, please visit emirates.com/id.

Featured destinations include some of the most popular hot spots within Emirates’ global network such as London, Amsterdam, Zurich, Paris, Rome and Dubai.

To complement summer, Emirates passengers travelling to or through Dubai until August 31 will be served with complimentary ice cream at Dubai International Airport. Customers can choose from five flavours: Chocolate, Vanilla, Date & Arabic Coffee, Mango Sorbet, and Lemon Sorbet.

The cool treats will be served during peak departure times every day – between 12am and 3am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm, and 6pm and 9pm.

Make sure to look out for Emirates-branded ice cream carts placed throughout the departure and transit areas of Terminal 3.

Emirates passengers can also take advantage of exclusive offers and discounts with the popular My Emirates Pass program, from now until August 31, 2018. Passengers can simply show their Emirates boarding pass to enjoy exclusive offers at more than 250 locations ranging from restaurants, theme parks, spas, and other top attractions in Dubai. Visit www.emirates. com/english/destinations_offers/myemiratespass for more details.

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Marathon

Mandiri Jakarta Marathon 2018 28 October 2018

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.

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The Mandiri Jakarta Marathon 2018 is the largest running event in Indonesia.The Jakarta Marathon usually has several categories including the full marathon, half marathon and the c hil d ren’s spr int. T his year, the event will be held on 28 October 2018. For more information, please visit: www. thejakartamarathon.com Food

Keraton at The Plaza Presents French High Tea 19 July – 31 August 2018 The French afternoon tea set consists of more than 10 ranging from; Blue lobster Vol-au-vent, Beef pastrami Croque-monsieur, and all time favourite; scones.

Dessert lovers have a choice of sweets from original MIllefeuille, traditional lemon French madeleines, pistachio financier with toffee sauce, mango eclair, the contemporary Twitter Bird cookie and lots more. French High Tea at Keraton Lounge is available daily from 2.00pm to 7.0 0 pm and is priced at Rp398,000++ for two person inclusive TWG tea or a selection of mocktails. Guest can choose to upgrade their tea set with cocktails for Rp5 9 6,0 0 0++ fo r t wo p er s o n . F o r m o re information and reservation, pleasa call +62 21 5068 000 or email at lounge.keratontheplaza@ luxurycollection.com or visit www.keratonattheplazajakarta. com Music

AIS Family Fun Day 4 August 2018 Best time of the year to enjoy a Family Fun Day is at AIS Kemang on Saturday August 4th starting 3 pm. There will be lots of indoor and outdoor activities the family will love. From the water ball park, pretty face paintings to artsy stalls and delicious international cuisines, you can find them all!

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Charlie Puth Voicenotes Tour, Live in Indonesia 16 November 2018 The singer with the extraordinary success of five multi-platinum hits, “One Call Away”, “Marvine Gaye”, “We Don’t Talk Anymore”, “See You Again” and “Attention” will have his concert in Indonesia.

Get ready to witness Charlie Puth’s Voicenotes Concert with latest hits such as “What You Have Done For Me” and “How Long” sure to be performed live. The concert will be held at Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD. Concert tickets will be available for purchase through id.bookmyshow.com or www. charlieputhjkt.com

Clean Bandit Live in Jakarta 20 August 2018 Electronic Band group from Britain Clean Bandit returns to jakarta for their upcoming concer t on 20 August. The concert is part of "I Miss You Tour 2018". They will perform their latest single from the album including Rockabye and Symphony. Previously, the group has performed in Skenoo Hall, Gandaria City Jakarta back in 2015. This year, the concert will be held at The Kasablanka Hall, Kota Kasablanka. Ticket prices range from Rp800,000 to Rp1,000,000. Tickets can be purchased at id.bookmyshow. com.

And now, in a stunning new production, we invite you to fall in love all over again! Voulez Vous, S.O.S, Take a Chance On Me, Dancing Queen and so many more hits you know and love make this worldwide phenomenon a fabulous night out for audiences of all ages.

Set on a Greek island paradise and inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson’s heartwarming tale centres around Sophie, a young bride-to-be. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. A celebration of love, laughter, family and friendship, MAMMA MIA! is exactly what the world needs right now. For more information visit www. mammamiajk t.com ( Venue: Taman Ismail Marzuki)

Halsey at On Off Festival 2018 11 August 2018

BTOB Concert in Jakarta 21 September 2018 Korean boyband BTOB is expected to hold a concert in Jakarta on 21 September 2018.

The boy bands members Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Changsub, Im Hyunsik, Peniel Shin, Jung Ilhoon, and Yook Sungjae will entertain their fans in Jakarta after promoter M y M u si cTa s te a nn o u n c e d the news that the boyband is scheduled to perform at the Hall, Mall Kota Kasablanka. Tickets can be purchased at price ranging from Rp850,000 to Rp2.5 million.

Please visit http://mmt.fans/ nhwA or www.facebook.com/ mmtglobal for ticket purchasing and more information about the concert.

Shows Mamma Mia! Musical 28 August – 9 September 2018 Over 60 million people all around the globe have fallen in love with the story and the music that makes MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel - good musical.

American singer/songwriter Halsey is set to headline the upcoming social media festival On Off Festival, set to be held for the first time ever on 11 & 12 August at Gandaria City, Jakarta. On Off Festival will be a celebration of social media and the online world in an engaging and interactive festival experience. More international and local online content creators will be announced soon to join the lineup within the next few months. Be sure to follow @ onofffestival on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates on the festival and visit www. onofffestival.com

Asian Games history. For the first time in Asian Games history, eSports, with Canoe Polo, will be contested as a demonstration spor t in the Games. All 4 5 members of the Olympic Council of Asia are scheduled to participate in the games.

than a decade since its premiere, Soundrenaline 2017 successfully presented 4 world-famous artist; Dashboard Confessional, Mew, Jet dan Cults, and more than 70 local artist such as Naif, Sheila On 7, Andien, Tulus, Dipha Barus, Maliq & D’Essentials, Isyana Sarasvati and even Andra & The Backbone. Get the tickets to Soundrenaline 2018 : The Soul of Expression at soundrenaline. co.id & kiostix.com.

Sanur Village Festival 22 – 26 August 2018

An Evening with The Truffle Master Chef Kenta Kayama at OKU 14 – 15 August 2018 Bringing you Tokyo’s ultimate dining experience with a twist of French and Japanese c uisine, p re p are d by C hef “Extraordinaire” Kenta Kayama of Margotto e Baciare Restaurant.

A hidden gem in Nishi-Azabu district, where the world’s finest truffles are served to epicurean connoisseurs. Savour these signature set dinner menus which are crafted by the Truffle Master – Chef Kayama; • 7-course at Rp1,900,000++ per person • 7- c o u r s e w i t h t r u f f l e a t Rp2,600,000++ per person • 8-course with truffle & caviar at Rp2,900,000++ per person Limited seats available, book your table directly at +622123583896 | WhatsApp: +628170070059 | oku.jakarta@kempinski.com

BALI Festivals

Sports

18 th Asian Games 2018 Jakarta – Palembang 18 August – 2 September 2018

Soundrenaline 2018 8 – 9 September 2018

Look forward to the biggest sporting event in Asia. Support your national team to compete in t h e 2 018 A si a n G a m e s which will be held in Jakarta Palembang from 18 August to 2 September. Te Olympic Council of Asia initially announced that the Games would feature 462 events in 40 disciplines as the second-largest programme in

After 15 consecutive successful events, Soundrenaline is ready to rock the island once again, with Soul of E xpression as this year’s theme. The grand event will feature dedicated areas for creators of music, art, photography, and cinema.

Soundrenaline 2018 will also proudly present renowned local and international musicians. More

Sanur Village Festival (SVF) is a community event founded by Sanur Development Foundation (YPS) which is a combination of several large-scale activities involving food festival, creative economy exhibition, various contests and competitions, art and cultural attractions, music as well as various t y p es of env ironment all y friendly activities. This year’s theme called “Mandala Giri” is translated into English as a circle and mountain. For the Balinese, mountains are the center of their spiritual and cultural activity. Join many fun activities and experience the local wisdom at Matahari Terbit Beach, Sanur Bali.

Fergie at Rapture Summer Party by Mulia Bali 1 September 2018 Renowned for years of experience with out of this world events for its numerous VIP clients as well as hotel guests, Mulia Bali presents RAPTURE with a whole new sophisticated enter tainment; from world renowned singers to acclaimed international DJs, enlivened with extravagant dancers and Mulia’s ever-exceptional decor and adornment. Hail or shine, this vivacious party will be started by 12:00 noon until 8:00 pm. This event’s special guest is Fergie.

The event is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. For more infor m ation and b o ok ings, please visit www.muliarapture. com, follow social media @ muliarapture, email to info@ muliarapture.com or call +62 3613017777.

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• Must be committed to work • N a t i ve S p e a ke r s ( U S , U K , Canada, Australia, New Zealand) are encouraged to apply.

Please send your CV with a recent photo to info@empirestateinstitute. com.Contact +62213905099 for details.

Substitute Economics teacher needed to teach for 2 months in West Jakarta. Interested applicants please send CV to recruitment@ kanaanglobal.sch.id

SERVICES

Learn Spanish (IB, IGCSE, DELE) at your place with a DELE- certified examiner from Spain. Most of my students come from International Schools (JIS and BSJ). Please call me (Raúl) +6282110502786.

Private Guitar/Ukulele lesson at your home. Both kids and adults can take the lesson. Contact +6281808361136 ( WhatsApp) for more details. Email: bowocguitarcenter@gmail.com Phone Number: +6281808361136.

Bahasa Indonesia lessons for expats living in South Jakarta, Kuningan, Country Wood, BSD, given by instructor with 20 years experience. Flexible schedule. Please call Pak Chairuman +628121037466 or email chairuman1942@ 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

I offer private piano lesson for 6 years old student and up. around Jakarta . Jl. Sekolah Duta IV Pondok Indah. Call: +6281311258095.

Email: lizfaustine@Hotmail.com Do you have trouble mastering Indonesian? Let me help you to learn methodically with structured materials. During my experience for more than 4 years as an Indonesian teacher to non-native speakers, you only need around 24 hours of classes to convey your thought in perfect daily sentences. If you already have basic or intermediate understanding of Indonesian language, I am going to support you further to reach your desired level of Indonesian by designing special materials. For fur ther explanation, please contact me at gisela.rumawas@gmail.com or via my Linkedin at Gisela Rumawas.

Professional washing for carpets, hand-made and machine-made: get your oriental hand knotted or machine-made carpets washing and be amazed by the finished results. For fur ther inquiries please contact Shaun Dias

(carpet expert ) WhatsApp only: +6281385533395.

Native Italian and Spanish language teacher in Jakarta. Private lessons at your home. More than 10 years of experience with students of all ages. Grammar and conversation lessons. Email me at sean.silla@ gmail.com or W hats A pp to +6281298177496.

Help your child reach his potential!

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

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 Home tuition with an experienced,friendly and helpful teacher for National and International Curriculum (IGCSE/IB) for Senior High School Students and College Graduation Students. We provide home tuition in Accounting, Finance, Economics and Law. Pls call Pati at +6281218004984 or + 6 28128 3 0 6 0 26 9. Email: apex117@gmail.com Bahasa Indonesia private tutor available for foreign beginners.

Learn the language to ease your day-to-day life in Indonesia. Free text book. Info & appointment: bahasaprivate@gmail.com 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 Learn Bahasa Indonesia with Rini!

Are you new to Jakarta or simply would like to start learning Bahasa Indonesia? Then I have just the right person for you- Rini! Rini is a great teacher; lively and reliable,

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.

she structures her classes well and gives you plenty of opportunities to talk and learn. I feel that I've improved so much with her just within a few weeks! Her fee for a one to one lesson is Rp.300,000/ hour or Rp.450,000/lesson of 90 mins. All materials provided.

Rini will come to your office or to your own home- she covers the Kemang, Cipete, Pejaten,Antasari and Pondok Indah area. Please contact her at +628121861919 or email sibarani1104@yahoo.com.

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.

LOOKING FOR WORK Need a tutor or your child needs help in their school lessons?I teach kids ages 2 - 8 years old, I am an experienced I Can Read teacher, I specialize in reading. I can also teach Math , English and Science. My way of teaching is fun and interactive. Don't hesitate to contact me or WhatsApp me Ms.Dimple +6281915450298.

Email: sweetnclassyme@gmail. com

Studio apartment – full-furnished studio apt icld. air-cond, LCD-TV, near to Halim P. airport and access to Highway Inner City, Central City, Soekarno - Hatta Airport.

Rent US D 425 /month, excld. utilities fees. Reservation contact liapadusi@gmail.com

Next submission day: 8 August 2018 Send in your personal classifieds for FREE to: ads@indonesiaexpat.biz

Jakarta's prime area. You can easily find 24hr convenience store, public transport, food, entertainment, etc. Rent charge is US$828 or Rp12 million monthly. Minimum lease is 6 month. Special rent charge for yearly contract. All charge is included maintenance and internet, exclude utilities and securit y deposit. Phone Number: +6281294022880, Email: vipstylecar@live.com

HOUSEHOLD STAFF W e a r e l o o k i n g fo r a g o o d professional cook for preparing meals for our family everyday. We live in Central Jakarta. If there is someone good please contact me on +6281280302805.

Cheap apartment rental by direct owner - USD1,200/month (include service charge & 1 parking lot, min 1 year rental) - Hampton’s Park Pondok Indah, South Jakarta size: 97 sqm, 2 bedrooms + study room + maid room. Brand new fully furnished - full facilities - walking distance to Starbucks, Hero, Bless Almond Milk Store, health food stores, Krispy Kreme, JIS near by Pondok Indah hospital, Jakarta outer ring road toll, Kemang and Pondok Indah. Contact WA +628999112502 or check www. jakarta-apartment.net / www. sewa-apartemen.net

PROPERTY

Kintamani apartment for rent, Prapanca - US$1,30 0/month.

A cozy and nice apartment in Prapanca area, South Jakarta is for rent. A lush bali style apartment with large swimming pool and tennis cour ts. Ver y close to Kemang, Cipete and Kebayoran Baru area. A short distance to the French school, Australian school and New Zealand school. Very close to Brawijaya children hospital, also toL lippo Kemang Village mall and Dharmawangsa Square.2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a maid room that can be converted to storage room. 127 m2 with terrace.

Fully renovated.US$1,300/month.

Contact: atriarai@gmail.com or +628159375000.

FOR SALE

Beautiful new full renovated house for rent. 2 storey + basement.

750m 2 + 1000m 2 land with join pool. Located 10 minutes from Cilandak Commercial Estate. USD 3,000/ month nett excluding tax (negotiate). If interested please call / wa owner at +62811180605.

Available for rent: Kusuma Candra Apartment SCBD and Setiabudi Residence, 2 bedrooms, Furnished.

Contact via WA: Agnes (+628151611196).

Senayan Pavilion for rent: newly renovated, 40m2 fully furnished pavilion in a green & charming residential area. IDR10,000,000 / month. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Parking Space. Premium & convenient location, close access to to Plaza Senayan, Senayan City, SCBD. IDR10,000,000 / month. Contact/ Whatsapp : Ibu Yulia, +62815871 6707 Email: senayanpavilions@ gmail.com

3. Kris Portable Humidifier – 2 units available. Very quiet and discrete, and highly portable. Work great as individual room humidifiers. White.

Only three months old. Asking IDR400K for the pair.

I can be contacted on WA for photos or more info at +62813 85289698. These items can be delivered for free within central Jakarta.

Brand new luxury studio apartment in Cikini, Menteng, Central Jakarta.

Cozy, clean, fully furnished with WiFi, cable T V, water heater, kitchen, water purifier, microwave, refrigerator, gym, rooftop pool, 24/7 receptionist, 24/7 security, etc. Beautiful Jakarta view. Direct owner. Below market price. Only US $ 5 9 0 /month (negotiable), incl. : service charge, internet & cable TV, free 1 car parking, free cleaning up to 3x/month. Minimum 1 month rent. Please contact +6282325410295 or ns.melinda@ hotmail.com

Poins Square Apartment, lebak bulus, pondok indah for rent 2 bedroom Fully Furnished 10 0 m2. 3 bedroom re-designed into 2 bedroom, bigger living room, wooden floor for the bedrooms.

8th Floor, extra room for service, city view. IDR120 million per year.

Email daskian@gmail.com.

Thamrin Residences 2BR low floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, low floor, south and pool view, fully furnished, enjoy facilities like gym, swimming pool, sauna, jogging track, jacuzzi, tennis court, bbq corner, and playground for your kids. This location is surrounded by high end shopping mall, trade center, five star hotel, office building b ec ause its around

Teak Wood For Sale. Min minimum 5 containers Order. (E xpor t) US1,150 per cubic metre. One container holds 23 cbm 100% legal with all relevant certification and fumigation certificate. Only serious inquiries please. Contact: jakartalinks@gmail.com PLAYMOBIL Collection + Action figures (Star Wars, Avengers etc) IDR2 million for the whole lot or best offer. Pictures: PLAYMOBIL Collection + Action figures (Star Wars, Avengers, etc). IDR2 million for the whole lot or best offer.

Set contains various par ts of Pyramid, Noahs ark, Police station, Airplane, Helicopters, Boats, dozens of little playmobil figures, loads of accessories, horses, swords, shields, etc. Box with action figures: Power Rangers, Star Wars, Avengers, etc. Big collection total of 6 boxes. All or nothing.

New value was over 10 million altogether. Note that it will not be complete, some parts will have gone missing over the years, hence only IDR2 million or best offer.

If interested please send an email to: toysale2018@hotmail.com Items for sale: 1. Samsung Microwave – (Model: MG28J5285US) Stainless steel and black. Like new, Features warming drawer mode, eco mode and power defrost. 28L capacity and 900W power output. Paid IDR2.2M last year. Asking IDR1.2 obo.

2. Tefal Juice Extractor – (Model: Frutelia ZE350B65) White. Lightly used and in great condition. Paid IDR800K. Asking IDR400K obo.

We are looking for a live in Nanny to join our team in Senopati. Primary duties are to take care of our three daughters age 10, 7 and 5 and share cleaning with our Pembantu.

We are looking for a warm person with good references who speaks English very well. Please WA me at +6281299072345 for more information.

Do you know a dynamic, Englishspeaking nanny/ housekeeper looking for work in the Senopati area? We are looking for someone to help keep our kids, aged 9 and 12, get to their activities, do their homework, and keep clean, fed and happy. They would also do some housework including light cleaning/cooking, working with others. If so, please contact me via WA at +1-202-243-9932.

Pembantu household Helper/ maid needed for a nice friendly European couple (mid 30's) Work: membantu. Cleaning, washing, ironing, shopping(groceries) and cooking and other house items.

A rea: menteng near t aman Suropati/ plaza indonesia. Others Live out Full time Good salary and benefits. Please contact me if you have any questions on WA on +31 624564078.

Looking for a nanny in Jakarta I and my husband are looking for a part-time nanny.We are in Menteng. Salary is negotiable.

Preferably 40 - 50yo, working experiences for expat family.

Name: Omi (1.kei.co.1@gmail.com)

BALI LOOKING FOR WORK My name is Dara,I speak both in English and Bahasa fluently. I have worked in this field for more than 5 years, including experience with liaise, assisting, and being as personal assistant or secretary to work with expatriates, etc. I am dynamic and flexible person and always looking for new challenges.

I can work both independently and also a part of team and able to work under time pressure, dedicated and self-motivate. I have burning passion for fashion, social media and volunteering, easy going person, eager to learn many things.

I’m excited to find a job in Bali that suits my experience as secretary or Personal Assistant or Project Assistant. I could start to work immediately due to moving in bali in 3 weeks or earlier. If you interested with more details, please don’t hesitate to contact me to: PM or Email: hasanahandara@gmail.com

JOBS AVAILABLE Santai Hotel in Amed is searching for Guest Relations Manager, energetic, young, talented and motivated individual. Preference given to those who can multitask.

Please send your application letter and CV to: marketing@santaibali. com The Griya Villas & Spa Amed is now hiring Sous Chef and Chef de Partie. Experienced Preferred.

Please send your application letter & CV to: info@thegriya.com We are looking for a Chinese couple and Chinese family for a hotel shoot. You do not need to be models. Must be available the 4th & 5th August. If interested please submit photos to talent@baliprod. com. This is a paid shoot.

SERVICES

A holiday in Bali is definitely exciting, but packing can be a nightmare especially if you are travelling with infants or toddlers. Toy Box Bali offers quality baby equipment you can rent at reasonable rates and we can delivers your orders straight to your hotel or villa. All baby supplies are guaranteed high quality by popular brands, and are sanitized to ensure safety. Check our collections on our Instagram @toyboxbali or simply contact us to +6282144256215.

Need transport in Bali, affordable price. Please contact me : +6285222606606.

Ibu Restiany is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English and thoroughly experienced in teaching

both languages. She understands how language is learned and knows how to encourage her students to m a x i m i ze t h e i r l a n g u a g e capabilities. She is also insightful, kind, creative in her teaching techniques, and a joy to talk too.

She is the author of published Indonesian learning books: G e t Ta l k i n g I n d o n e s i a n a n d Practical Indonesian In A Week, indonesian Daily Conversations, and Indonesian for Beginners.

For further information, contact me, Kristin Leo (kmleo9@yahoo. com) or Ibu Restiany directly (+6285286601466, restiany2012@ gmail.com).

If you're in Bali for a short stay or long stay and interested in playing soccer (football) contact Bali Soccer C o mmunit y. N o re g istr atio ns needed just book in to play a game and make new friends. For further details you can contact Bali Soccer Community on WA: +6281999485959.

Documents legalization : • Copy of ID as Indonesian Citizen; • A complete copy of all the foreign passport pages (especially VITAS printed ones); • Photocopy of telex visa sheet; • Photocopy of Family Card with WNI name (may be KK parents if not already); • A copy of the Marriage Book that has been legalized by KUA; • Photocopy of Capacity of Marriage issued by the French Embassy in Jakarta, before marriage; • Photocopy of Acte de Mariage from the French Embassy in Jakarta, not necessarily a new one that we already have just been photocopied.

• A KITAS application form obtained from the Immigration Office officer; • Sponsorship letter and KITAS submission signed on 6000 stamp duty by the wife.

• Domicile of Foreign Citizens from Local Villages / Offices further information please contact us at+62 812 9694 5399 (WA : +62 82244701615). Email : novia. novitawulan@gmail.com

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