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ISSUE NO. 220 | 29 AUGUST – 11 SEPTEMBER 2018

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First of all I would like to congratulate Indonesia on a stunning opening ceremony for the 18th Asian Games which started on August 18. It was without doubt a spectacular event on a par with anything the world has ever seen. Every Indonesian can be proud of this achievement and the message it sends about Indonesia to the rest of the world.

I also congratulate all the medal winners so far but in particular the Indonesian medal winners. You are a credit to your country. Anyone wishing to buy tickets for the final days of competitions can visit www.asiangames2018.id

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Following the recent earthquakes in Lombok we thought we would go back and remember the victims of the many terrible natural disasters that have befallen the Indonesian archipelago over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Lombok and in particular all those directly affected by the recent terrible events. We once again offer our sincere condolences in their time of grief and hope that the island can return to normal as soon as possible.

This issue also features all our regular columns and some ideas you might be able to use if you are bored in Jakarta. Rinka Perez shares some ideas for mums wanting some respite from the challenges of motherhood, and Samantha Siobhan points out some tourist attractions that may not have made it onto your “to do” list. There is also an interesting look at the challenges facing the sprawling metropolis we call Jakarta and all other “megacities”, through the lens of property developer Jones Lang Lasalle.

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OUT AND ABOUT How to Stay Out of the Mall This Sunday

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OUT AND ABOUT

How to Stay Out of the Mall This Sunday

BY SAMANTHA SIOBHAN

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’m sure a lot of us have been through this scenario; it’s Sunday afternoon, and you have visitors in town.

You’ve already taken them to your favourite malls and restaurants, and they’ve experienced Jakarta’s nightlife quite a few times. Where else could you possibly take them?

Here are five interesting attractions located in Jakarta that you may not know about. Maybe, like me, you have heard about them, but you’ve never visited. Or maybe you’ve visited some and not others. Whatever the case, I hope this will give you some ideas to keep you out of the malls for at least one day!

JAKARTA’S OLD TOWN (KOTA TUA) Often referred to by the locals as Kota Tua or Batavia Lama, Jakarta’s Old Town is a tourist attraction rich with history. Built upon what was once the downtown area of the headquarters of the Dutch East India Company, this town features architecture from a prominent era in Jakarta’s past, with many museums littered throughout to allow visitors a glimpse into what life was like back then in Old Batavia.

It only costs Rp2,000 to get into most of the museums, and you can even rent a colourful bicycle for no more than Rp40,000 (around US$3) to ride around the area.

TAMAN MINI INDONESIA PARK This theme park is definitely a place you and your guests must visit at least once during your stay in Jakarta.

Showcasing essentially the whole of Indonesia in one park, this site is perfect for those looking to learn more about the culture of each island in the archipelago, away from the hustle and bustle of the usual metropolitan scene. Entrance fees for the main park are only Rp10,000 per person, with most of the attractions accessible by foot. If you would

like to experience the other facilities available within the park - such as the theatre shows, the cable car or even the IMAX cinema - then you need to pay another Rp10,000 to Rp15,000 inside, with the IMAX cinema being Rp65,000.

Location: Jalan Raya Taman Mini, East Jakarta, Jakarta Open Hours: 07:00 - 22:00 (Monday - Sunday)

RAGUNAN ZOO Considered Jakarta’s main zoo and built over a century ago, Ragunan Zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals from Indonesia and around the world. Most of the zoo is accessible by foot, and the clusters of trees that sit alongside the pavements create a peaceful ambience as you walk towards the various enclosures that house tigers, orangutans, komodo dragons and more. The zoo is actually quite big, so when you get tired of walking around you can sit down in any of the canteens available inside or rehydrate on the go with fresh coconuts.

Location: Jalan Taman Fatahillah No.1, West Jakarta Museums Open: 09:00 - 15:00 (Tuesday to Sunday)

Location: Jalan Harsono No.1, Ragunan, Pasar Minggu, Jakarta Open Hours: 09:00 - 16:00 (Tuesday to Sunday)

JAKARTA WAR CEMETERY

JAKARTA’S CHINATOWN (GLODOK)

The Jakarta War Cemetery, known locally as Makam Perang Jakarta, is a World War Two cemetery that contains over 1,000 graves. The graves are those of the brave men and women who died defending Java and Sumatra from the advancing Japanese in 1942, along with many others who passed away as prisoners of war. Among the buried are airmen who died in battle and sailors who fought and perished in the Battle of the Java Sea. Just adjacent to the Jakarta War Cemetery is the Netherlands Field of Honour as well, should you like to pay your respects.

Located alongside Kota Tua, Jakarta’s Chinatown (also known as Glodok) is a culturally significant site dominated by eastern architecture and the aroma of classic eastern foods. seventeenth century temples and small, busy streets make up half the town, with rows and rows of various family-run shops and pharmacies making up the other half.

You can also find antiques here, as many stalls offer them for a wide range of prices. Visit during the Lunar New Year and you will see the streets adorned with beautiful Chinese lanterns and bright red banners.

Location: Jl. Menteng Pulo, Jakarta 12870, Indonesia Open Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (Monday to Friday)

Location: Jalan Kemenangan III 13, Glodok, Taman Sari, Jakarta

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Does Sport Make Kids Smarter?

ACG School Jakarta believes that sport in the digital age is even more crucial for school students than ever. As young people spend a lot of their time online, many are less active than children were in the past. Parents are understandably more cautious about letting their kids out to play. They are only trying to protect them, but before the internet kids were more active, outside playing tag, chasing each other on their bikes or climbing all over jungle gyms. So, to ACG School Jakarta, sport is more crucial than ever before.

Our thoughts on sport are also backed up by research - which shows academic achievements can be boosted if students take part in sport or are physically active.

Naturally, this fuels the ongoing debate over the benefit of sport in schools.

In the US a new study has, for example, offered evidence that fitness in children can aid math skills. The research, highlighted in San Francisco-based PLOS One, a scientific journal published by the US Public Library of Science, tested children aged nine and ten and found those who were fitter had better math scores.

In Britain a study by British Universities and Sport (BUCS) in 2013 showed that involvement in university sport boosts students' employment prospects – and provides opportunities to develop leadership skills.

Schools are one of the last chances children have of getting involved in sport. Where else are they going to get the chance? It is so easy to put kids in front of an iPad and we believe schools have a real role to play in involving them in sport.

Our aim is to increase student involvement in our co-curricular sports programme this year. PE is compulsory at ACG School Jakarta up to the end of Year 11. During this time students spend up to 80 minutes each week in a sports activity. Our aim is to provide opportunities for students to extend the amount of time engaged in physical activity.

It is not highly competitive, but we cover a whole range of sports by teaching children the fundamentals. We are trying to foster an interest in sport where the aim is not primarily on winning, but fun and elevating the heart rate. This can bring the same benefits as competitive sport.

It is recommended people do 120 minutes of physical activity a week - and schools play a key role in providing the means and encouragement for that to happen. We believe that the old adage of “a healthy body equals a healthy mind” is absolutely true.

Sport teaches many life lessons and helps develop the skills and qualities required to be successful. Self-discipline, focus, teamwork and resilience are enhanced and there are also a wide range of social benefits. Students at ACG School Jakarta are strongly encouraged to play a sport, to get involved in something they are passionate about and to continue once they leave school.

ACG Schools have a strong academic record, but we know a good education is more than just that. We aim to provide our students with a challenging holistic education and there are five key elements to this - academics, student well-being, sport activities and the arts, experiential education outside of the classroom and leadership and service.

Although sport is at the heart of a lot of communities, not all students are interested in it or see it as an outlet. The arts and activities like drama can also play a key role in student performance. Traditional assumptions about the relationship between the arts and learning are now being supported by research showing there is indeed a link between student achievement and gains in maths, reading, cognitive ability, critical thinking and verbal skills.

Participation can improve motivation, concentration, confidence and teamwork.

Whatever makes students feel good - some get it from rugby, others from maths - will help them to learn well.

Improvement and extension key to sports strategy Our aim this year is to implement our sports strategy that will see the profile of our sports programme at ACG School Jakarta improve and we will give students the best possible chance to do well. Constantly striving to improve is key to our vision.

We will commit to valuing sport and physical activity and its connection to wellbeing and academic success. We want students to take every opportunity to learn about teamwork, commitment, effort and physical skills.

With sport you get the whole spectrum of learning. It’s also about the joy of playing, stretching resilience, managing disappointment and persevering when things are not going well instead of finding the nearest exit.

ACG School Jakarta students are self-reflective – a skill that makes them very coachable.

They learn it at a young age through the school’s teaching approach. Taking time to reflect helps in any setting, improvement in physical skills included. A successful sports strategy would see an increase in the number of students involved in sport at ACG School Jakarta, and improvement across the different codes.

But ultimately it is about seeing students engage in sport over a lifetime, enjoy themselves and achieve the health benefits of physical activity and competition.

In sport nothing beats the feeling of improvement. When things flow, it is special and sometimes only lasts a moment. Improvement and growth comprise the essence of the strategy.

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SCANDALS IN THE CITY

Too Much Ado about Prostitution Much of the media attention on the recent Asian Games in Jakarta focused on four Japanese athletes being sent home for using the services of prostitutes.

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

Although the Japanese basketball squad was cut from 12 players to eight, the team continued in the Asian Games.

They definitely missed Takuya Hashimoto, who scored 22 points in the opening game, and Keita Imamura, who scored 14 points, whereas Yuya Nagayoshi scored only three points and Takuma Sato scored none. On August 22, the undermanned Japanese team defeated Hong Kong.

POLICE ON THE BEAT

South Jakarta Police chief Indra Jafar said his officers tried to find out whether any prostitution involving athletes had occurred at Blok M’s Gran Mahakam Hotel, where some foreign sports officials and journalists stayed during the Asian Games.

He said it was difficult for police to investigate, as they had not received any official reports from the Asian Games Organising Committee or from officials of the Japanese contingent. Despite that, he said police were also investigating Japanese restaurants that might be used to offer the services of prostitutes.

Jakarta Public Order Agency head Yani Wahyu Purwoko said his officers had increased surveillance in Blok M, carrying out raids on August 20 and arresting six suspected sex workers. The women were taken to a state-run institution for “social rehabilitation”. Being a prostitute is not a crime, although pimping is illegal. Ominously, Yani warned there would be further raids, although he admitted officers sometimes found it difficult to identify prostitutes.

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s conservatism becomes increasingly politically fashionable in Indonesia, it was inevitable there would be a backlash over the fact that some Japanese basketballers had visited a red-light area.

Major sporting events, such as the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup, are often reported to cause a rise in prostitution because of the influx of journalists, spectators, officials and athletes. In Jakarta and Palembang (co-host of the 2018 Asian Games), visiting athletes were encouraged to enjoy the local culture, but that did not extend to sampling the seedy nightlife.

GHANA’S STAR IMPORT

The Asian Games officially opened on August 18, but the basketball competition started on August 14, as there were dozens of games to get through before the finals on September 1.

On Thursday evening, August 16, Japan defeated Qatar 8271 in their Group C game at Jakarta’s Bung Karno Stadium.

The most interesting thing about the game should have been that almost half of Qatar’s points were scored by a single player: Congolese-born Tanguy Ngombo (34). Qatar, like other oil-rich Middle Eastern nations, has been accused of recruiting athletes from poor African countries to boost its international sporting prowess. For example, at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Qatar fielded a record-high team of 39 athletes, at least 23 of them born outside the country.

Tanguy has played in Qatar since 2006. In 2011, he was drafted by the US National Basketball Association, only to be dropped after reports he had lied about his age, making him ineligible for the draft.

In the game against Japan, he scored an impressive 36 points, the most of any player that night. Qatar was even leading 23-17 at the end of the first quarter, before Japan bounced back. After their victory, the Japanese team returned to the Athletes Village in Kemayoran district. Their next game would not be until August 22 against Hong Kong, so there was plenty of time for rest and relaxation.

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DOWN THE BLOK

Four members of the Japanese team – Yuya Nagayoshi (27), Takuya Hashimoto (23), Takuma Sato (23) and Keita Imamura (22) – decided to celebrate. Wearing their team uniforms, they left the village at about 10pm and dined at a Japanese restaurant in Blok M, South Jakarta. Blok M has long been notorious for its nightlife, comprising a series of pick-up bars on Jalan Palatehan and a string of Japanese and Korean restaurants and karaoke bars in an area nicknamed Little Tokyo between Jalan Melawai and Blok M Square mall.

After dinner and drinks, the four basketballers were reportedly accosted by some friendly local women. Along came an expatriate Japanese man. Happy to serve as an interpreter, he led the men to an establishment where prostitutes were waiting for customers. The players had some more drinks and then, after their new friend negotiated for them, each took a woman to a nearby hotel and paid Rp1.2 million (US$82) for sex. They returned to the Athletes Village at about 2.30am Friday.

According to local media accounts, a reporter for Japan's Asahi Shimbun newspaper, who was coincidentally in the red-light area, probably just in search of a late-night game of chess, spotted the Japanese athletes and dobbed them in.

On Sunday, August 19, Japanese officials expelled the four for violating the squad’s code of ethics. Early the next morning, they were sent home at their own expense. The four then held a press conference in Tokyo to apologise for bringing “disgrace” to their country. Unlike Australia’s crybaby cheating cricketers, the Japanese bowed for 20 seconds to show their contrition. “I deeply apologise for our careless act that has brought disgrace on not only basketball fans but also all of the Japanese people,” said Takuma Sato.

Japan Basketball Association chief Yuko Mitsuya said she was awaiting a report from lawyers before deciding how the four should be formally punished.

Yasuhiro Yamashita, the head of the Japanese delegation to the Asian Games, said he felt ashamed and would provide guidance to the other Japanese athletes.

South Jakarta Public Order Agency head Ujang Harmawan claimed the Japanese athletes might have hired the sex workers via an online app, as prostitution is no longer overt in Blok M’s Little Tokyo. He said people should not assume that sexily dressed women in the area are prostitutes.

One of the most worrying reactions came from a protest group called the Alliance for Pulling the Mandate (ATM), which since 2015 has demanded that legislators revoke President Joko Widodo’s mandate to rule, claiming he has failed the country.

ATM coordinator Anies Daut said Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan had failed to keep his campaign promise to eradicate prostitution from Jakarta, thus letting down the Muslim protesters who helped to propel him to power.

He said if the city administration fails to shut down locations used for the facilitation of prostitution “like the Blok M area… and other places”, then his group will conduct “sweeping” raids of red-light areas and dismantle them.

Golkar Party legislator Hetifah Sjaifudian , who is deputy chairwoman of parliament’s Commission X on sport, culture and education, demanded firm action against anyone offering prostitution services to visiting athletes.

She praised Japan’s “exemplary” decision to send the four players back home. She urged all athletes in the Asian Games to remain focused on their events and seek “more positive entertainment” such as touring Jakarta’s culinary, shopping, historic and cultural attractions.

Hetifah also suggested facilities could be provided for the psychological recovery of athletes who might be experiencing boredom, depression or anxiety.

In Blok M, locals said there was an increase in business during the Asian Games and many of the visitors wore jackets and shirts with the Games logo.

Athletes should be held to high standards of sportsmanship and must not touch performance-enhancing drugs, but they should not be vilified for their private lives. Gold medals all round for self-righteousness.

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We are grateful to God for these great results, but more importantly, we are grateful that our students have found their calling and purpose in life. They have grown into better versions of themselves in all aspects throughout their learning journey at SPH. Here’s some of Class of 2018 graduates testimonies:

Patrick Kurnia (UCLA, Biochemistry) Learning at SPH was a very holistic experience and I got to develop my social, emotional, and spiritual side alongside intellect. Just as in any aspect, spiritual development requires both mind and heart. We are trained through Biblical studies classes and weekly chapel. However, what develops that knowledge into action are the examples set by SPH’s teachers and staff, who constantly live out their faith and Godly character, inside and outside the classroom.

Janice Utomo (University of Pennsylvania, Business)

Holistic Christian Education at SPH

Educating the Mind, Transforming the Heart Our world keeps changing from time to time. The “old-school” traditional method of education that focuses only on transferring content-based knowledge is obsolete compared to what our world needs nowadays.

Of course knowledge is indispensable, but it is simply not enough. The world doesn’t need more graduates with perfect scores. The world needs more innovators and problem-solvers who are able to put their knowledge into action, think on their feet, and work collaboratively towards a better future.

Furthermore, from a Christian perspective, this world needs restoration and transformation. We have to admit that technological advancements do not always go hand in hand with good character. In this 21st century, we are witnessing more and more broken homes, suicides, mental disorders, social discrepancies, youth crimes, and profanities in our young generation’s lives. At the end of the day, what we urgently need is the transformation of our hearts, not merely our minds and skills.

For 25 years, Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) has been committed to educate young people not only with excellent academics, but also based on Christian values through a holistic approach. Beyond the traditional education, SPH is preparing students by enabling them to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially. Our school’s mission is to engage in the redemptive restoration of all things through holistic education, thus we are training our students to realize how their personal calling can meet the need of the community around them.

This year, there are 205 students from SPH who graduated. They are going to continue their higher education at many reputable universities around the world: University of Pennsylvania, John Hopkins University, UCLA, University College London, University of Leeds, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of Amsterdam, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Yonsei University and many others.

One of the best things about SPH is definitely the community. Teachers have truly showed their care for me, not only as an academic student but as everything about me as a person. I am continually challenged to find my purpose in life and think about how I can make a change. Now I am more interested in social entrepreneurship, how I can use my passion for business as a bridge to solve social problems in the world, particularly in Indonesia.

Raindy Lee (Bentley University, Finance) At SPH I learned everything holistically, not just one outcome such as academically or spiritually but a whole sum of different things. Being here in SPH helps me to know what I can do to improve our community and be agents of change that will positively impact the people around us for the future and the generations to come.

Karina Sundjaja (Wheaton College, Psychology) My time in SPH was very rewarding as it taught me how to manage my time and balance my life. SPH made sure that we did not neglect other important aspects such as extracurricular activities, community service and spiritual activities. During my final year at SPH, my counselors were also very helpful in my university decision.

Xamantha Tjakra (Boston University, Physical Therapy) SPH has a very holistic approach on learning, and that helps me to explore many things and figure out what I want to do in life. My parents wanted me to take medical school, but I always love sports, so my school counselor showed me that there is a way to fit both what my parents wanted and what I wanted.

We are once again very grateful for our graduates and we hope that SPH can continue to bless many young lives so that they can be a light and hope for the nation.

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PERSONALIZE YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION PATHWAY

At Stamford American, we focus on personalized graduating pathways, individualized growth and learning. The only international school in Singapore to offer both the IB and AP, we are set to truly equipping and setting students for university and beyond.

Unique to Stamford, all students will graduate with a US High School Diploma and at the same time, pursue the IB or AP Diploma, depending on their interests and ambitions. We believe there is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach.

Providing leading education at Stamford American, there’s no better way to accomplish this than to offer students unparalleled choice, academic rigour, and opportunities beyond the classroom.

Uniquely Inclusive Community Home to over 70 nationalities, Stamford American International School provides the best start in life for children from 18 months to 18 years. Stamford is uniquely inclusive and offers multiple graduating pathways – each student graduates with a US High School Diploma and at the same have the opportunity to pursue the IB or AP Diploma that is aligned closely to students ambitions.

Early Learning Curriculum Embedded into the curriculum from as young as 18 months, the early learning curriculum is guided by the USA Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework which starts at birth and outlines the skills, behaviors and developmentally appropriate milestones to foster the growth of young learners. Stamford offers specialist instructions in music through the Suzuki Violin Program, language through Daily Mandarin or Spanish, or a combined bilingual program, specialist physical education through SMART Steps and Perceptual Motor Program. The education model incorporates STEAMInn – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Innovation.

University Preparation and Graduation of Choice for Success Starting from Grade 9, students are guided to a successful graduation through their Academic Success Plan which recognizes the important partnership between the school, the student and the family. We believe that there isn’t a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to the journey of learning and every Stamford student is coached towards a successful academic outcome which is individually right for them. Stamford not only offers over 40 IB courses and 19 AP courses to select from but also carries out pre-university testing from Grade 10 with SAT and ACT test center onsite. The dedicated Academic & College counseling team works closely with EducationUSA on campus to provide the best advices for students and to prepare them for universities anywhere in the world.

Find out more about the unique curriculum offered

by Stamford, and how the supportive academic team prepares students for life beyond school.

CONTACT US TODAY admissions@sais.edu.sg | +65 6653 7907

Class of 2018 Results We are proud to share that our Class of 2018 graduates have surpassed the pass rate of the IBDP and exceeded the world average point score. With a pass rate of 90% on the IB assessment and an AP exam average of 3.31 out of a potential 5 points, to date 85% of our students have been accepted to leading and prestigious universities worldwide of their choice. There were 30 nationalities represented in the graduating cohort which truly represents the international and diverse community at Stamford.

21/2/2016 – 20/2/2020

Stamford American International School Registration Number: 200823594D Period of Registration: August 10, 2018 to August 9, 2022

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PROPERTY

JAKARTA

The Megacity

BY LUKE ROWE (HEAD OF RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS JLL)

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sian capitals are increasingly dominating the ranks of the world’s most populous cities. TokyoYokohama continues to be the largest urban area in the world, a ranking it has held for more than six decades.

It is estimated that Tokyo-Yokohama houses a population of 37.9 million, living in approximately 8,500 square kilometres with a population density of 4,400 per square kilometre.

Greater Jakarta is the second largest urban area, with a population of 31.8 million (9,600 per square kilometre).

Delhi, India’s capital, held onto third position, with a population of 26.5 million. Delhi has now opened up a more than 3.5 million lead on eighth-ranked Mumbai, which had been India’s largest urban area before, and which some experts had considered likely to become the world’s largest city. (Source: www.newgeography.com) Greater Jakarta is considered to be a megacity. A megacity is a very large city, typically with a metropolitan population in excess of ten million people. Precise definitions vary: The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in its 2014 World Urbanization Prospects report counted urban agglomerations having over ten million inhabitants.

A megacity can be a single metropolitan area or two or more metropolitan areas that converge – Greater Jakarta is one of these. The terms conurbation, metropolis, and metroplex are also applied to this kind of megacity. The term megacity has also been used to describe metropolitan conurbations containing over 20 million people.

MEGACITY ISSUES AND CHALLENGES Slums and Homelessness

According to the United Nations, the proportion of urban dwellers living in slums decreased from 47 percent to 37 percent in the developing world between 1990 and 2005.

However, due to rising megacity populations, the absolute number of slum dwellers in certain cities may actually be rising. The majority of these come from the fringes of urban margins, located in legal and illegal settlements with insufficient housing and sanitation. This has been caused by massive migration, both internal and transnational, into cities, which has caused growth rates of urban populations and spatial concentrations not seen before in history.

Megacities often have significant numbers of homeless people. The actual definition of homelessness varies from country to country, or among different entities or institutions.

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buying housing property in a less prosperous community.

Consequent to gentrification, the average income increases and average family size decreases in the community, which may result in the informal economic eviction of the lowerincome residents, because of increased rents, house prices, and property taxes. This type of population change reduces industrial land use, when it is redeveloped for commerce and housing. In addition, new businesses, catering to a more affluent base of consumers, tend to move into formerly blighted areas, further increasing the appeal to more affluent migrants and decreasing the accessibility to less wealthy natives.

Crime

As with any large concentration of people, there is usually crime. High population densities invariably result in higher crime rates, as clearly seen in growing megacities such as Karachi, Mumbai, Cairo, Rio de Janeiro and Lagos. Crime is probably under reported in Jakarta.

Air Pollution

Greater Jakarta urban areas have significant problems with air pollution derived from vehicle emissions and industrial fumes that react in the atmosphere with sunlight to form secondary pollutants. These also combine with the primary emissions to form photochemical smog.

Energy and Material Resources

The sheer size and complexity of megacities like Greater Jakarta give rise to enormous social and environmental challenges. Whether megacities like Greater Jakarta can develop sustainably depends to a large extent on how they obtain, share, and manage their energy and material resources. There are correlations between electricity consumption, heating/cooling and industrial fuel use, ground transportation, energy use, water consumption, waste generation and disposal, and how efficiently these resources are used.

Urban and Suburban Sprawl

Urban sprawl, also known as suburban sprawl, is a multifaceted concept which includes the spreading of a city and its suburbs to its outskirts to low-density, autodependent development on semi-rural land, with associated design features that encourage car dependency. As a result, some critics argue that sprawl has certain disadvantages including longer transport distances to work, high car dependence, inadequate facilities and higher per-person infrastructure costs.

Traffic Congestion

As we all know, traffic congestion is the condition of road networks that occurs as car use increases, and is characterised by slower speeds, longer trip times, increased pollution, and increased vehicular queueing.

Traffic congestion is increasing in major cities such as Greater Jakarta and delays are becoming more frequent with workers often facing commuting times of two hours in each direction.

Big Infrastructure to Tackle Growing Pains

Jakarta, to put it mildly, is a difficult city to get around.

Ride hailing firms like Gojek and Grab complement the Blue Bird and Express taxi services, but traffic congestion remains a serious problem and public transportation options are limited to an insufficient express bus network (Transjakarta), a commuter train line and an extremely old network of city buses. That, however, is set to change in 2019.

Joko Widodo (Jokowi) came to power in 2014 and one of his administration’s promises was to increase investment in infrastructure. This has taken the form of new toll roads, power stations, airports and seaports across the archipelago, but the two most newsworthy projects in Jakarta are the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) networks. Both of these projects are likely to be completed early in 2019 in advance of the next presidential election.

The MRT runs from South Jakarta to the Hotel Indonesia roundabout in the centre of the city passing right through the heart of the CBD. Commercial buildings with direct or convenient access to the MRT are likely to outperform the rest and developers and investors continue to eye development sites with MRT access. Most locations on the route of the MRT are already considered decent places to live and the good location factor is, to an extent, already captured in residential prices even before the addition of the MRT network.

That brings us to the LRT which connects decentralised locations in the south and east of Greater Jakarta to the centre of the city. The LRT is set to reduce travel times from parts of Greater Jakarta to 30 or 40 minutes from one and a half hours or more (depending on traffic). This means that inconvenient locations may become convenient overnight and some local and international developers are already looking to tap into growing demand for these locations.

We are extremely excited about the prospects for the property market on the back of these new infrastructure initiatives.

PRIMARY Curriculum Ichthus School is committed to provide a transformative learning environment that focuses on educational excellence and character development. The Comprehensive Ichthus Curriculum motivates Ichthusians to be achievers in their academic subjects as well as in their creative endeavors that reflect God’s love and Biblical values.

Our Teachers Our teachers are highly experienced and dedicated in their fields of expertise. They have a deep sense of responsibility thereby teaching the Ichthusians with love and respect.

SECONDARY Ichthus Secondary School (Grades 7 to 10) integrates the Cambridge Secondary 1 and IGCSE curriculums with preparations for the Indonesian National Exam at the end of grade 9. The Cambridge curriculum culminates with two assessments which we use to benchmark our students against an international standard. These are the Checkpoint in grade 8 and the IGCSE final exam in grade 10.

Curriculum The Comprehensive Ichthus Curriculum’s aim for its Secondary is the holistic growth of the student, hence importance is given not only to academic excellence but also to spiritual and social development. In preparation for tertiary education, students are taught knowledge and understanding not just to write exams, but to take this knowledge to apply it creatively.

Facilities The school provides high quality facilities (including IT Labs, Science Labs, Library, LCD overhead projectors) to carry out the required academic activities in preparation for the Cambridge and National examinations. As we also place great emphasis on developing the creative and artistic mind of our students, the school is also equipped with a Multipurpose Hall and an Auditorium for musical and dramatic performances. To round it up, we also provide individual college and career counselling. It is integral for us to help our students realize their God-given talents.

Our Teachers Our teachers have the required qualifications and classroom experience. Ichthus School regularly provides inhouse professional development sessions with both local and international trainers to ensure that our entire teaching team keeps abreast of current developments in the realm of international teaching methodologies.

A-Level Ichthus Secondary School offers the Cambridge International A Level curriculum and international examination for our grade 11 and 12 students. The A Level syllabus develops study skills and the ability to think critically, preparing students for the challenge of studying in the best universities in the world. Besides taking our mandatory subjects, Ichthus students choose a minimum of three elective subjects according to their future academic and career plans.

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EXPAT LIFE

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

MUMMIES’ NIGHT OUT

Alternatives for Non-clubbing Mums

their own private cars and drivers here so organising your own bar hopping tour with your friends is easy. You can squeeze everyone into your Toyota Kijang, turn up the 90s song on the radio and drive around the city, exploring the array of bars on offer.

My favourite bars for a Mummies’ night out are any Irish or British pub, beer gardens and open rooftops.

BOOK, PODCAST, CRAFT, MOVIE CLUB For a more quiet and civilised night in, hobby clubs are a great way to get together to discuss a common interest. I am a part of a book club that meets monthly. Each person in the club has a turn of hosting in their home (or by the condo pool). The host selects a book that everyone in the club has to read prior to the meeting. The host provides food, drinks and a list of questions to lead the group into a discussion of the book. I thoroughly enjoy this club because it encourages me to read books that I would normally wouldn’t choose for myself.

It also makes me feel intellectual and sophisticated!

DANCING LESSONS Dance lessons are a fun way to spend time with your friends without having to deal with loud nightclubs or getting dressed up in a dress and high heels. There are many dance studios located around Indonesia and the sessions are held at convenient times. This activity also doubles as a work out so you can get fit and have fun at the same time.

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love nothing more than going out with my mummy friends and spending a night off from the usual family obligations. However a “Mummies’ Night Out” doesn’t always need to equate to outdated dance moves on a sticky nightclub dance floor. With many businesses operating until 10pm each night, the options for a night out with friends are endless in Indonesia. Here are a few of my favourite alternatives for non-clubbing mums: WINE AND PAINT SESSIONS Bartega Studio in Jakarta holds fun art sessions where you don’t need to be Picasso to participate. The painting theme changes weekly and the participants can drink wine at the same time. Indonesia is filled with many talented and creative artists who can offer private classes. You can easily find one by asking around in online forums, or approaching art schools, or even the art teacher at your kids’ school. Why not ask an artist if they could hold a group class for you and your friends? You can take turns posing in front of each other and do life drawings. Other ideas include pottery or Batik printing classes.

GROUP SPA AND BEAUTY TREATMENTS Indonesia is overwhelmed with spa and massage parlours. Martha Tilaar Spa and many others are found in many locations and can accommodate large groups. They have many bridal packages designed for weddings where the bride and bridesmaids can have beauty treatments before the big occasion. Bring a bottle of champagne to share with your friends and spend the night being pampered together.

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POKER One of my favourite social activities is playing poker. If poker isn’t your thing, organise a games night where you play cards, celebrity heads, charades or board games. It will ignite the youth inside of you and you’ll be surprised by how much fun you’ll have together playing your favourite childhood games.

KARAOKE Who doesn’t love belting out their favourite song on a microphone in front of friends?

Karaoke is a must do while living in Indonesia. You can hire your own private room here and torment your friends with bad Whitney Houston and Spice Girl tunes all night while eating and drinking. Make it more fun by doing an “American Idol” theme where you can have turns rotating as judges and critiquing each performer. Bring a bag of popcorn to throw and boo the singer off the stage when she is doing a terrible job.

POOL P-A-R-T-Y! Your kids aren’t the only ones who can enjoy your pool! Mummies, tuck your children into bed and invite your girlfriends over for a pool party! Imagine you are 20 again, irresponsible, and don't have to wake up the next morning to feed your kids. Parties are a good excuse to play drinking games such as “Have you ever?” where each person takes their turn asking a question about something cheeky they have done in their past. Anyone who has done this scandalous activity has to take a shot of their drink.

I also love the American game “Beer Pong.”

It’s easily set up with a table tennis kit (to transform any table into a table tennis table) and some plastic cups. Every American knows how to play this game so just ask around for instructions.

BAR HOPPING CAR TOUR I am so pleasantly surprised by the amount of hip bars in Jakarta. Many expats have

If going out at night isn’t appealing to you at all and you prefer a night watching Netflix, here are a few morning activities you can do with your mummy friends while your kids are at school: • Having high Tea or brunches at fancy hotels • Going to the cinema • Attending cooking classes or hosting your own cooking session at each other’s homes • Going on shopping tours such as furniture, pasar, fabric shops or bazaars • Visiting museums and galleries • Engaging in any kind of sport activity that you can participate in as a group, such as a golfing driving range, archery, badminton, tennis, billiards, trampolining or running • Going on walking or short hiking trips around the zoo, or a hike in a nearby rice field • Joining an association such as ANZA, BWA, AWA and attending their regular activities and gatherings The best part about living in Indonesia as an expat is that there are so many resources available. You just need to be a little organised, have the motivation and the desire to get out and do something other than the usual routine centred around your children. Socialising and meeting friends significantly lifts your morale and can make your time here so much more enjoyable.

For more information on things to do in Jakarta, follow Rinka Perez’ IG @theExpatHousewifeof Jakarta #aMillionThingsToDoInJakarta

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This is a fantastic and very reasonably priced alternative for your Sunday brunch. On the buffet you will find excellent food from all over the world, highlighted of course by the Gran Melia’s signature Spanish tapas. Indonesian, Japanese and Indian cuisine are all available among many others, with cheese and desserts to follow, making this brunch an ideal choice for every taste. As the name suggests, your meal is accompanied by gentle beats from the resident DJ, making this a unique and thoroughly enjoyable option for those lazy Sunday lunch times. If you choose the alcohol option, make sure you try the sangria – possibly the best in the city!

Wednesday nights can be low key in a city where the weekend is king, but Gran Melia is definitely putting mid-week back on the map with this excellent package. Enjoy your fill of Spanish tapas and then head over to the barbecue section for a selection of prawns, kebabs and other traditional barbecue meats. If the tapas puts you in the mood for more Spanish fare, visit the paella stand for a totally authentic version, personally prepared by the hotel’s resident Spanish chef. The offer for the food and alcohol packages lasts from 5pm to 10pm, meaning you can enjoy your fill of whatever you choose including beer, wine and selected cocktails for less than Rp100,000 per hour net – including the excellent sangria!

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TOP 10

Indonesia’s Top 10 Deadliest Natural Disasters

BY KENNETH YEUNG

ACEH TSUNAMI December 26, 2004 Aceh and Nias Death toll: 170,000 (in Indonesia) The deadliest tsunami in recorded history, it killed about 230,000 people across 14 countries. Most of the victims were in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh and nearby Nias Island. It started at 7.59am when a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Sumatra. The quake was the third-largest ever recorded and displaced a massive amount of water in the Indian Ocean. The tsunami began moving at up to 800 km/hour in deep water, then slowed upon reaching coastal areas but increased in height, unleashing massive devastation. One positive side-effect was an end to the protracted civil war between Aceh’s separatist rebels and the Indonesian military. It also led to sharia law for Aceh.

MOUNT KELUD ERUPTION 1586 (precise date unknown) Blitar, East Java Death toll: 10,000 (estimated) Inconspicuous but deadly, Kelud has an elevation of 1,731 metres and is located between the densely-populated regencies of Blitar, Kediri and Malang. About 2,000 years ago, Kelud exploded with a force that left a massive crater. This crater is usually a lake that attracts tourists, but at times of increased activity, it is replaced by a massive lava dome. Kelud’s deadliest known eruption was in 1586, when the crater lake overflowed with lava, ash and rocks, causing deadly hot mudslides (known as lahars) that wiped out nearby villages. After an eruption in 1919 killed 5,160 people, drainage tunnels were built to reduce the amount of water in the lake and the risk of lahars. Kediri and Blitar regencies have long been engaged in a bitter legal feud over which of them has jurisdiction over Kelud.

SINGARAJA QUAKE, LANDSLIDE AND TSUNAMI November 22, 1815 Singaraja, Bali Death toll: 11,453 This earthquake took place just six months after the huge Tambora eruption. It hit northern Bali at about 10pm and lasted for almost an hour. Then a huge landslide came from coastal mountains, burying villages and killing 10,253 people in Singaraja, the capital of Buleleng regency. A subsequent tsunami killed about 1,200 people. The quake also shook East Java and Lombok.

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KRAKATAU ERUPTION

were destroyed and swept away, floating on the sea, and many people died.” The eruption of aerosols cooled the atmosphere for several years, causing crop failures and famines in Europe.

August 27, 1883 Sunda Strait, between West Java & Lampung Death toll: 36,417 Krakatau is more famous that Tambora, mainly because the world was becoming more connected by the 1880s. As seawater entered its magma chamber, Krakatau began emitting steam and ash in May 1883.

Krakatau Island had three main volcanic cones – Perboewatan, Danan and Rakata – and numerous vents. On August 27 at 5:30am, Perboewatan exploded, causing a tsunami that hit Lampung. At 6:44am, Danan exploded, unleashing more deadly tsunamis. At 10:02am, the largest and loudest explosion occurred, which could be heard up to 5,000km away. Volcanic flows of gas and falls of hot ash reached Sebesi Island and the Sumatran coast, killing thousands. The fourth and final main explosion occurred at 10:41am, tearing off the northern half of Rakata. About 70 percent of the island disappeared as it collapsed into the magma chamber. Anak Krakatau emerged from the site in 1930. It is now about 400 metres tall and growing at five metres per year. In 2018, it has been spewing out ash and lava bombs.

PAPUA EARTHQUAKE SAMALAS ERUPTION Sometime between May-October 1257 Lombok Death toll: Unknown thousands One of the greatest volcanic eruptions of the past thousand years, the secret of Samalas was discovered only in 2013. Samalas was a mountain alongside Mount Rinjani on Lombok Island. In the 1980s, examinations of ice cores drilled in Greenland and Antarctica revealed a massive spike in sulphates in 1257, indicating a cataclysmic volcanic eruption had occurred – but where? Geologists eventually pinned down the location to Samalas, the eruption of which had left behind the vast caldera alongside Rinjani, containing Lake Segara Anak. A rare account of the eruption written on palm leaves noted: “All houses

June 25, 1976 Bime, Papua Death toll: At least 5,350 The magnitude 7.1 quake struck at about 2am local time in the province then known as Irian Jaya. The epicentre was near the remote village of Bime in the eastern highlands. The disaster area covered about 288,000 hectares. The worst devastation was in the three subdistricts of Kurima, Okbibab and Oksibil, where the initial death toll was put at 350. Another 72 people were found to have died in landslides, while 5,000 to 9,000 were reported missing, presumed dead, as a result of landslides that swept away or completely buried 15 villages and damaged 70 more villages.

Poor communication and transport networks meant the full death toll was never calculated. Some survivors succumbed to food shortages and disease.

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

MOUNT TOBA SUPER-VOLCANO About 74,000 years ago North Sumatra Death toll: Unknown Lake Toba in North Sumatra is the world’s largest volcanic lake. It used to be the site of Mount Toba, which exploded some 74,000 years ago in the biggest volcanic eruption of the past two million years. It left thick deposits of ash up to 3,000km away. Some scientists believe the eruption caused a “volcanic winter” lasting six to ten years that reduced the Earth’s population to just 3,000 to 10,000 people and ushered in a 1,000-year-long cooling period.

MERAPI ERUPTION December 18-19, 1930 Yogyakarta and Central Java Death toll: 1,369 Merapi, which means “fire mountain”, is located 28 km north of the ancient temple city of Yogyakarta. It is often described as the most active of Indonesia’s 127 volcanoes.

A massive eruption in 1006 is believed to have contributed to the fall of the Hindu Kingdom of Mataram. In the 1930 eruption, a lava dome had built up before collapsing.

At least 13 villages were destroyed by pyroclastic flows (masses of fast-moving hot ash, lava, rocks and gases), and another 23 were damaged. The largest pyroclastic flow reached 13.5 km.

YOGYAKARTA EARTHQUAKE May 24, 2006 Bantul, Yogyakarta Death toll: 5,782 Many people were still asleep when the magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck at 5:54am, bringing down tens of thousands of buildings. The quake lasted for 57 seconds. Its epicentre was at a depth of 10km, near Bantul, about 20km southeast of Yogyakarta city. At least 4,143 people were killed in Bantul by falling buildings.

About 400,000 buildings were destroyed or damaged. The damages bill amounted to Rp29.1 trillion (US$3.1 billion). Fortunately there was no accompanying eruption from nearby Mount Merapi volcano.

YOGYAKARTA EARTHQUAKE (MAY 24, 2006)

TAMBORA ERUPTION April 10, 1815 Sumbawa, East Nusa Tenggara Death toll: 82,000 (estimated) After lying dormant for perhaps a thousand years, Mount Tambora on Sumbawa Island started rumbling in 1812, the result of a build-up of pressure caused by ocean water penetrating cracks in the Earth’s crust and reacting with magma deep inside the mountain’s volcanic chamber. On April 5, 1815, Tambora began erupting huge jets of flames. On April 10, the mountain exploded with a force that blew itself apart. Prior to the eruption, Tambora stood about 4,300

metres high, making it one of the tallest mountains in the Dutch East Indies. After the eruption, its height was down to 2,851 metres. Billions of tons of lava, hot gases and ash destroyed about 11,000 people on the island and killed all vegetation. At least another 71,000 people on the island were killed as a result of post-eruption famine and diseases. The volcano sent up a stratospheric ash cloud that circled the planet. An estimated 90,000 people died as a result of cooling global temperatures in 1816, which was dubbed “the year without a summer”. A popular South Jakarta nightclub named after Tambora appropriately went up in flames in 1997.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Paulaner's Steak Promotion JAKARTA Back on popular demand! Paulaner is serving this promotion once again to all meat and steak lovers. Indulge your tastebuds to a plate of striploin with different choices of toppings. Only Rp280,000++ for a 180gram piece of steak!

Available only from August 1 to 31, 2018.

For reservations contact paulaner.jakarta@ kempinski.com or call +622123583871.

Sensatia Botanicals Launches New Lip Care Collection BALI Indonesia’s leading natural beauty care brand is delighted to announce the launch of a new lip care collection featuring reformulated lip balms and an addition of natural lip scrub. Made in Bali with globally sourced ingredients, these new lip care products were launched on August 17, 2018.

The collection features a series of lip balms and one lip scrub: • Botanical Lip Protection features essential oils of star anise and peppermint that help protect against environmental stressors and add a spicy-sweet herbal aroma.

• Cocoa & Honey Lip Bliss offers a rich blend of honey, cacao seed and vanilla to help soften lips with a sweet chocolatey aroma.

• Lemonhead Lip Smack features essential oils of lemon and lemon myrtle that give a punchy, citrusy aroma for an instant boost of hydration.

• Vanilla & Mandarin Lip Hydrate provides essential oils of vanilla and mandarin that add a sweet citrusy aroma and an antioxidant boost for healthy lips.

• Pouty Lips Sugar Lip Scrub features sugarcane, shea butter, plant actives of apricot kernel, sweet almond and grapefruit that is great for dry, chapped lips or as an everyday lip smoother.

The products retail for Rp60,000 for 15ml of lip balm and Rp80,000 for 20 ml of lip scrub and are available for purchase in all Sensatia Botanicals stores as well as at the official website.

FOMO: High-Quality Silver Jewellery Made from Bali with Love Island of Bali, such as local orphanages, environmental cleanup efforts, retirement homes and lots more.

BALI Indonesian designer Diva Rezaputri has created a line of bohemian jewellery handmade by Balinese craftsmen. The brand FOMO stands for First On My Own, and its meaning is all about love; sharing love and self love. To honour the theme of “love”, a percentage of the sales will go directly to important causes around the

The pieces were inspired by the bohemian style easily found around the island. The bracelets in the line include empowering phrases such as “Full-time lover”, “ Make Yourself Hard to Kill”, and “A Girl is a Gun”.

Each piece is made from durable and longlasting 925 Sterling Silver. The sleek and modern design is versatile and matches with any style.

To purchase the collection, check out Ecoego Store in Oberoi (more stores coming soon), or head to her website www.fomobali.com.

Worldwide shipping is available and orders within Indonesia are shipped for free.

D Varee Hotels & Resorts Launches JHL Solitaire Gading Serpong spacious living room, bedroom and bath area accompanied by specially designed furnishings and amenities.

The hotel offers five different restaurants and bars, which are Mangan All Day Dining Restaurant, URO Japanese Dining & Sake Bar, Royal 8 Chinese Semi Fine Dining & Empress China Bar, Al Gusto Italian Dining and Castro Lounge & Cigar Bar. In-room dining is also available.

JAKARTA JHL Solitaire Gading Serpong is the newest 5 Star Luxury hotel situated 40 minutes from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The hotel is also close to Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) as well as the finest high-rise business complexes and mega shopping malls such as AEON and Ikea.

The 141 premier rooms and suites are furnished with luxurious amenities and are built for comfort. The biggest suite is the Chairman Suite, complete with a

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JHL Solitaire Gading Serpong also caters to multiple events, including weddings, with seven flexible meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 80 people, and Sky Ballroom, which provides a 180-degree view of the city located on the 15th floor. The Sky Ballroom features modern audiovisual technology, free high-speed wireless internet and floor-to-ceiling windows that allow ample sunlight into the space.

Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, the Workout gym for the more active guests and LE MERE Glam Et Beaute Lounge which offers a wide range of treatments delivered by highly trained beauticians. Anni Fleurist Et Café is another sophisticated lounge where guests can relax and enjoy light bites, tea and coffee throughout the day.

For more information visit www.dvaree. com

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Are you happy? Or are you feeling low?

Are you perhaps depressed? I have discussed depression before, but after stress and anxiety it is a good topic to highlight again. Depression is more than feeling unhappy or low for a few days.

More than 300 million people suffer with depression according to the WHO. It is the leading cause for mental and physical disability. What would you do when you are feeling low in Jakarta?

Treatment for depression can involve a combination of lifestyle changes, talking therapies and medication. If you have mild depression, your doctor may suggest watchful waiting. They may also suggest lifestyle measures such as exercise.

Talking therapies are used for mild depression that isn't improving or moderate depression. Antidepressants are also sometimes prescribed.

Most people have periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel sad for weeks or months. Some people think depression is not a genuine health condition.

Depression is a real illness with real symptoms. Depression isn't a sign of weakness or something you can stop by "pulling yourself together".

With the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full recovery.

How do you know you are depressed?

Depression causes a wide variety of symptoms.

Some people have lasting feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness, to losing interest in the things they used to enjoy and feeling very tearful. Many people with depression also have feelings of anxiety.

You can have physical symptoms like feeling constantly tired, sleeping badly, lack of appetite or sex drive, and various aches and pains.

The symptoms of depression range from mild to severe. At its mildest, you may simply feel low in spirit, while severe depression can make you feel suicidal.

Most people experience feelings of stress, unhappiness or anxiety during difficult times. A low mood may improve after a short period of time, rather than being a sign of depression.

How to treat…

When should you see a doctor?

It's important to seek help from your doctor (read GP) if you think you may be depressed.

For moderate to severe depression, a combination of talking therapy and antidepressants is often recommended. If you have severe depression, you may be referred to a specialist mental health team for intensive specialist talking treatments and prescribed medication. Start by talking to your GP. He or she should have the skills to diagnose you and to make a management plan for you.

The sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you can be on the way to recovery.

Talk about it! If you have a good relationship with a trusted doctor in Jakarta you can find ways to cope with depression.

He or she may be able to help you.

What are the causes of depression?

Living with depression

Sometimes there's a trigger for depression. Life-changing events, such as bereavement, losing your job, changing countries or even having a baby, can bring it on.

Many people with depression benefit by making lifestyle changes. Reading a self-help book can help you gain a better understanding about what causes you to feel depressed. Sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation can also be very supportive.

People with a family history of depression are more likely to experience it themselves. But you can also become depressed for no obvious reason.

Everyone can get depressed. If you are not sure about your feelings or if you have any concerns about your low mood, you should talk to your trusted medical practitioner. He or she can address any physical issues and he should be able to recognise true depression.

If you are in doubt or if you want to know more you should try and talk to your doctor. Find a clinic that you are comfortable with to discuss these matters.

GOOD PR ACTICE CLINIC provides trusted medical practitioners who can help you. Try us. We have seen patients from 60 different countries already.

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JOBS AVAILABLE Stars School is looking for a Music Teacher who is able to: 1. Work full time (07.40-15.30) 2. Work individually and as a team player 3. Teach lower and higher grades (Primary-Secondary) We are located at Jalan Samanhudi, Pasar Baru. If you are interested, please send your CV to anisha_275@hotmail.com

SERVICES Bahasa Indonesia classes at the American Women Association (AWA) Center Jakarta. The AWA Center will open Bahasa Indonesia classes in Mid August 2018:

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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.

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

My name is Reza Ryan. I am a Bachelor of Arts in Music Study, performer musician, doing a lot music productions, and a guitar teacher. I am open for any private guitar classes in Jakarta. If you are interested to learn guitar and music in general with me, don't hesitate to drop me a line or two. My contact mobile number is: +628175481011 (WhatsApp & Call) Jalan Citanduy Number 212, Cipayung, Ciputat.

My name is Irma Peña. I am available to tutor your child in English with an emphasis on reading, writing and conversation. I am a recently retired USA certified teacher with 28+ years teaching experience. Depending on your location in South Jakarta I can tutor in your home or mine. I live in the Pondok Indah area. irmaedy@ yahoo.com or irmapena720@gmail. com. +6281288222922. Available on WhatsApp. Piano lesson with an expat teacher in Jakar ta 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

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.c om or W hats A p p 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.

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 further explanation, please contact me at gisela.rumawas@gmail.com or via my Linkedin at Gisela Rumawas.

PROPERTY

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.

Apartment in Essence Dharmawangsa for rent. Cosy 2 BR (one king sized in Master BR, one sofa bed in Study/Spare BR).

Fully furnished (sofa, dining table, ACs, fridge, washing machine, microwave, water dispenser, First Media cable & internet). Excellent location in Dharmawangsa, South Jakarta: close to Kemang, SCBD, and Simatupang (walking distance

to international schools, hospitals, malls, supermarkets and American Club). Great facilities: Swimming pool, gym, kids' indoor playroom & outdoor playground, tennis and basketball courts, minimarket, bakery, coffee shop, beautiful manicured gardens and outdoor space, parking allocated for 1 car. Good security. Awesome landlord :). Asking price: US$1,200/ month (negotiable for longer leases). Please call or WhatsApp + 6 2 8 119 5 0 5 4 8 3 . C a n s e n d pictures.

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

Contact via WA: Agnes (+628151611196).

Comfortable two-storey house, 3 0 0m2 in exclusive quiet compound with pool. 3 bedroom, 2 with ensuite, maid room, store room, garage, carport. Dry and wet kitchen. Bright and air y, semi furnished. Close to mall, supermarket, school, golf course, Pondok Labu, 2km south of Citos.

US$550 per month. WhatsApp + 6 2 8 21119 4 3 0 8 4 o r e m a i l: avajakarta@gmail.com

Ruko located in prime location with convenient access to the Cilegon tol road, Bluebird Taxi Poole and Cilegon Bus station. The model of the ruko is spacious and ideal for businesses. Price Rp2.7 billion, please call Maria +6281314776762/ WA: +628158299900.

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only his photo and i remember his name was like “EMONTO” I really want meet him since he helped my family a lot. I was just a little kid that time. Please contact me if you have any information: lordju6666@gmail.com

HOUSEHOLD STAFF Lovely house in Senopati area for short term rent with option to extend. Beautiful 4 bedroom house with pool, garden and large patio in green and quiet Kebayoran Baru. The house also has separate laundry, wet kitchen and separate helpers area. It is within walking distance to JIS Patimura and Pacific Place. For more information, or to view, please call Tamara on +62815 9278806.

Cheap office rental by owner at Kota Kasablanka. Rp20,000,000/month (including service charge). Size 6 0 s q m , m i n 1 y e a r re n t a l .

Integrated with Kota Kasablanka mall and Casa Grande apartment, 5 minutes to Kuningan and Mega Kuningan, 10 minutes to Sudirman.

EightyEight@Kasablanka, Tower A, a 39 storey landmark tower, forms the iconic corner piece of the Kota Kasablanka Superblock, a modern 9.5 hectare lifestyle destination.

Its location is within close range of major business destinations around Rasuna Said and Mega Kuningan. Contact WhatsApp +628999112502 or check other listings on www.sewa-kantor.net / www.jualkantor.com

I am seeking a professional pembantu with great cooking skills to help out in our home of two. Looking for someone who can take initiative and knows what to do without much direction. Job entails all aspects of household m an a g ement , c le anin g , an d cooking. Salaries are set by JIS but there is room to increase over time for the right person. Position starts immediately. I look forward to talking with you, WA +1207 3560821.

Our kind, English speaking weekend driver is looking for a driving position Monday through Friday. He has received certificates and recognition for his safe driving record. Please contact me, Sara, for any additional information at +6281289486125. Or, you can contact Pak Ipung directly at +6282317350312.

We have just moved to Jakarta in Cipete area and are looking for a good full time driver : reliable, good with kids, and with some English notions if possible . Please contact me with any recommendations, thanks. karin.bony@gmail.com Looking or the perfect maid in South Jakarta, I would like to recommend you Ibu Tukini. Tukini is around 40 years old, speak fluent english, honest, truthful taking care well of the house and the kids. She is an amazing cook as well having worked for different expat families the past 20 years. She basically is a pearl that you might be looking since long time for. Meet her, you will thank me. Ibu Tukini +62813 56291288.clairedero1@gmail.com

BANDUNG PROPERTY

Cheap apartment rental by direct owner US$1,200/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 Starbuck, Hero, bless almond milk store, health food stores, Krispy kreme, JIS near by Pondok Indah hospital, Jakarta outer ring road toll, Cilandak, Kemang and Pondok Indah.

Whatsapp +628999112502. For more listings, please check www. sewa-apartemen.net / www.jualapartemen.com / www.jakartaapartment.net

PERSONAL

I would like to find this man who was living in Cambodia in 1993 Can you please help me? I have

Taman Sari Panoramic Apartment 19 t h fl o o r. T he a p ar tment is combination of 2 units put together Hoek position, one unit is 37,20 m2 , total is 74,4 + m2. 1 master bedroom. 2 regular bedrooms.

Price: Rp590 million. Please contact WA only: +6281290070037.

BALI JOBS AVAILABLE Luxindo Property is looking for JUNIOR ACCOUNTING to join our team! Qualification: • Indonesian citizen only • Male or female • Minimum 2 years experience • A ble to speak English & Indonesian • Good attitude and motivated Please send your CV to info@ luxindoproperty.com (PM for more information will be answered in office hour only).

The Avocado Factory is seeking experienced waiter staff to join our team in Canggu. On offer is the opportunity to work in a fun, dynamic team. You role will include but not limited to :serving, taking orders, running food and cashing off bills. You should have experience

in all of the above and be willing to work in all areas of the business where required. In return for your hard work we provide a great environment, competitive rate and the opportunity to generate great tips. It is essential that you have strong wait skills and are able to manage your section with ease in busy periods. A strong knowledge of spirits will be an advantage.

• P o s s e s exc e l l e n t e n g l i s h language skills • Possess excellent customer service skills • Be well presented • Available Frid ay+S aturd ay evenings • Have an ability to work well in a fast paced environment, and not crack under pressure.

• An ability to work together in a team.

• Understanding of wine and drink menus/service is beneficial but not required as this can be taught.

We are a restaurant offering a unique concept to Bali. You will be part of a small but tight team in a fun yet professional environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for s o m e o n e w h o c a n t a ke o n responsibility and wanting to be part of a team rather than just another number on the roster.

If you think this suits you please send a short reason why you would like to work for us, plus copy of your resume with subject the position you’re applying for to; agungkarinamanik92@gmail.com Looking for a manager with ex p erienc e to m anag e a 10 bedroom bed & break fast in Padang Sumatra. Someone who is a self starter and can get shit done. It’s not a complicated job.

Looking for the right fit www. bonsaisurfhouse.com New restaurant opening in Kuta is looking for new candidates to join our team with position as Head Chef ( 2 or 3 years Experience), Sous Chef (2 or 3 years of experience).

Qualifications: live in Bali, good attitude, English speaking, have commitment. Please send your CV & Application through email to emilio@theavocadofactory.com

PROPERTY Land & building For Sale! "BEST DEAL!!!" Rp6,650,000,000. ( Price is Still Negotiable). Land Area 500 m 2. Land Certificate + Building License Letter All Complete.

Building Specification : 2 Floors Flooring + Wall with Marble Stone + Paras Bali Stone + Furniture + Lobby + 6 Rooms at Upstairs + 9 Bathrooms. Located in front of main road, Jl Raya Kedonganan 1 line tourism area to Jimbaran, Bukit Ungasan, Uluwatu. Suitable for : Beauty Clinic, Health Care Clinic, City Hotel, Gift Shop, Art Shop, Showroom, Spa, Restaurant, Guest House, Galler y & Etc. Contact Now! +6281237583968 ( Dwi )

SERVICES MAGIC FINGER OF BALI. acupressure and reflexolog y combined with traditional Balinese massage techniques, helping you to improve blood circulation, eliminate fatigue, lumbago, neck pain, headaches, and overcome insomnia. We will come to your place to do a massage. you are satisfied we are also happy. Healthy greetings. WA: +6281238162853 (Putu)

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