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Walking around the malls you will have noticed, as I have, that red hearts and roses are everywhere. This can only mean one thing; Valentine’s Day is upon us again! For most of us who have a full-time partner in our lives this means deciding on a meaningful and romantic gift to present to our loved one on February 14th.

For many of us it also means finding that special place to take our partners for an even more meaningful and romantic meal in the evening. In this issue you will find some suggestions for romantic places to go in Jakarta and Bali, and also some “outside-the-box” suggestions for memorable activities you can share with your partner to make the day extra special. Wherever you go and whatever you do, I hope your choices have the desired effect on your partner and you share a wonderful day that you will remember for the rest of your lives. If you’re on your own this Valentine’s Day, I hope you have fun with your single friends and that you find whatever it is you are looking for.

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TRAVEL A Day Trip to Mauk

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OBSERVATION The Great Outdoors

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SCAMS IN THE CITY We was Robbed!

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DATING TIPS Five Tips for Dating in the Age of the App

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DINING Five Romantic Bali Restaurants with Magnificent Views

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VALENTINE TIPS 12 Date Ideas for Every Romantic in Jakarta

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EXPATS GATHERING New Friendships and Business Opportunities at the First Ever Indonesia Expat Mid-Month Mixer

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TOP 10 Most Expensive Indonesian Paintings

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If you’re not into Valentine’s Day and you’d just like to head out with your partner and friends to discover some of Jakarta’s open spaces, Daniel Pope has some suggestions for you. If you’re simply staying home and reading Indonesia Expat, Kenneth Yeung has been researching some more scams for your enlightenment while putting together his regular and fascinating Top Ten column.

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TRAVEL

Pramod Kanakath is an expat teaching in Indonesia.

He does part-time travel writing and photography.

Visit his website: www.premtravels.me

A Day Trip to Mauk

BY PRAMOD KANAKATH

I got some coffee from her shop and decided to move along to the beaches Mauk is famous for. Fei Hong gave me directions to get to Pantai Tanjung Kait before she waved goodbye.

I was stopped by a man at a turn which leads to Pantai Tanjung Kait. He collected Rp20,000 and gave me a ticket which was supposed to be the entrance fee for the beach. Driving along an even narrower alley this time, I noticed the scene changing.

There was a mosque on the left and beyond that was a foul-smelling and visibly dirty slum area with tiny houses made of half concrete and half thatch on both sides of the alley. There was a pond with murky, black water and all kinds of plastic waste strewn over its surface. Reaching the beach was going to be difficult, but I kept going.

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ast the main road near Kronjo which leads you to the northernmost tip of Tangerang, a small and quiet village welcomes you.

The narrow alley to the village only allows one car to pass at a time. I was in search of a small community of Indonesians of Chinese descent who had settled in this part near a beach called Pantai Madhato.

The beach itself is not a great attraction as it is muddy and located next to a mangrove forest. Walking along the fields beside the mangrove plantations, I came across some fish ponds and a farmhouse, which stood isolated. Close by, a vendor was struggling to cross a low and narrow, rickety-looking bridge between alleys with heavy barrels of fish strapped to the back of his motorcycle.

The morning air is cool and fresh and I enjoyed the stroll up to the beach, where some fishermen were about to embark on their first voyage of the day.

Mauk is a village of fishermen, farmers and industrial workers. The place gets its name from a Chinese Indonesian named Ma Uk who is said to have fought against the Dutch colonists. I walked out of Pantai Madhato and headed back to the alley. There were some people crowded around a vegetable and sarapan (breakfast) joint. I smiled and strode along towards a Buddhist Temple situated in a corner. Before I got there, I was greeted by an old woman sitting in her shop in front of her house beside the temple.

Fei Hong (not her real name) was born at a time when the Dutch colonial era was coming to an end. She can hardly remember life in those times, but has heard quite a lot from her parents about the struggles they had to go through. Her family earned a living by doing various menial jobs, often moving from one place to another within the region. The sea was always a great source of livelihood. That was in the 50s and the 60s.

She doesn’t go out much these days, depending solely on the shop where she sells snacks, coffee, Teh Botol (bottled tea) and noodles. “Business is just a matter of luck,” she told me with a smile. There was hardly any sign of disappointment or worry for

the future that may engulf a shopkeeper in towns. Now in her early seventies, Fei Hong leads a solitary life after her husband died a decade ago. She has no children.

“The temple is always open. Sometimes, when I get time, I light a lamp and sweep the floor near the deities.” She pointed to Vihara Madhato Kesambi, one of the three Buddhist temples in the vicinity. “It is very festive during Vaisak and Imlek. Many people come here from Tangerang as well.”

As she went on talking about the temple programs I was quite amused by some grazing pigs, and some dogs who seemed to be patrolling the street with their tails wagging. A few chickens and ducks moved aimlessly around the alley.

Her own house hosts three cats, two puppies and some chickens. All these animals live in harmony and I sensed the feeling of camaraderie outside of human life. One of the puppies got close to me and tried to smell my right foot. Fei fondled its head and drew it close to her. “I have a neighbour, a lady who usually comes here and helps me with cooking and other stuff. Then I have these dogs and cats.” Fei’s never-ending smile with two upper teeth projecting out while talking is her trademark style.

Within a few metres was the beach and the parking lot. Here, another man collected yet another Rp20,000 as parking fee. There were restaurants on stilts over muddy and brownish sea water which was filled with jellyfish. I stepped into one of the restaurants and walked towards the edge where there were lesehan-style (sitting on the floor) dinner settings. Out on the sea was a wide network of bamboo bridges on stilts criss-crossing here and there. A man angles in the distance.

The restaurant’s owner approached me from behind. “Good morning sir, are you looking for food?”

Dewi runs one of the restaurants selling fresh seafood. She took me to the kitchen and showed me varieties of fish from the morning’s catch. She told me that the bamboo bridges are mostly used to catch small to medium-sized fish and jellyfish.

There are not so many customers on a normal day but it gets busier on weekends and during festive seasons, according to Dewi. Mauk is certainly not on the tourist map yet. She told me about another beach nearby called Pantai Tanjung Kait Shangri La. The Shangri La beach required another Rp20,000 to enter. The beach looked much cleaner and, unlike the one on Tanjung Kait, had no bamboo bridges. The restaurants were constructed on the shore and a couple of gazebos were built on the sea itself.

HOW TO GET THERE From Jakarta, take the Merak toll road and exit at the Cikupa toll. Follow Jl. Raya Ps Kemis, Jl. Raya Rajeg and get to Jl. Raya Mauk. At Jl. Raya Mauk, you will find the name Mauk written in huge letters. Ask anyone here how to get to Pantai Madhato or Pantai Tanjung Kait. There is good connectivity and Google Maps works well.

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OBSERVATION

Daniel Pope is a part-time hedonist, residing mostly in Jakarta, where he still finds everything a bit of a rum do.

The Great Outdoors

BY DANIEL POPE

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scaping from Jakarta’s crowds might seem impossible without a jetpack strapped to your back, but sharing some open space amid the sweaty throng is not as difficult as it sounds. The city has a number of outdoor spaces which aren’t completely covered by stalls, rubbish and illegally parked vehicles. So, jump in a taxi, endure some traffic and head to one of these expanses.

Fatahillah Square Kota Tua (Old City), North Jakarta Once notorious for its criminally-neglected historic buildings, whose roofs were prone to unexpected collapse, and sprawling market stalls that resembled a ramshackle refugee camp, this old Dutch square has been semi-restored and transformed into a pleasant public space with a gentle, oldtown colonial feel. Should you desire to step even further into the past, it’s also home to the Jakarta History Museum, the Wayang Museum, and the Fine Art and Ceramics Museum. An adjacent stretch of the Krukut River, called Kali Besar, has also been cleaned up and beautified. Though in my view, the restoration has gone too far with the installation of crazy paving-like plastic walkways that bob on the water.

The riverbank was once a lesbian hang-out, but in light of today’s growing hostility toward LGBT people in Indonesia, they might be better off following the river out to sea and setting sail for Russia. Pop into Cafe Batavia for some sumptuous old-world charm. The Churchill Bar on the second floor was once named “The World’s Best Bar” by Newsweek International. I’m not entirely sure the grand old statesman would have approved of the dozens of homoerotic photos that adorn the restroom walls. But like everything else in this iconic restaurant, it’s classily done. If charmless modernism is more your menu, a KFC has been installed in the nearby historic Post Office building.

Monas Park Gambir, Central Jakarta Taking centre stage in Merdeka Square in the heart of Jakarta is the National Monument (Monas), a 132-metre tower topped with a flame covered in gold foil.

Built to commemorate the country’s struggle for independence, Monas was opened to the public in 1975. Today, it is a popular family picnic spot, as is evident from all the litter left behind on weekends. You can get a broader look at this mess from the observation platform at the top, if you dare to brave the queues and the claustrophobic lift. At the base is a National History Museum, where some dioramas prove that history is written by the victors. Outside, improvised football matches take up much of the tarmac, so it’s not a suitable place for people terrified of embarrassing themselves when a ball bounces up to them. Badminton is also popular. The monument is closed on Mondays, but its 80-hectare park has much else to offer, if you enjoy people-watching.

There’s even a herd of spotted deer, which you can feed through railings. Free meals are also often part of the deal for participants in political demonstrations staged regularly at the park.

At every busy leisure spot in Indonesia, you’ll be dodging excited visitors taking selfies and group photos in front of every attraction. If you’re a bule (Caucasian foreigner) you might even get invited, like some obscure celebrity, to be in the shot. But that doesn’t happen half so often these days.

Indeed, even the once-inescapable shout of “Hello mister!”

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Ancol Dreamland

Taman Mini

Ancol, North Jakarta

Off Jagorawi Toll Road, East Jakarta

On the one hand, Ancol has a recently built artificial beach, which is just like the haunting sand-and-concrete wastelands of a dystopian J.G. Ballard novel. On the other hand, there is Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy World), a colourful fun-park with over 40 dizzying rides and attractions facing the Java Sea. You might prefer the boardwalk stretching between Ancol Beach City Mall and Bandar Jakarta, which provides a pleasant afternoon’s stroll without getting sand in your socks or vomit over your lap.

Should the sweeping view of Jakarta Bay leave you wanting more sea, there’s always Sea World, a large oceanarium complete with sharks and alligators. You used to be able to pop into Ice World if the sun got too hot, but this attraction has been dismantled, or perhaps it melted. The best remedy against the heat is to stop for a cold glass of Bintang beer at one of the many restaurants.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park) is a 250-acre theme park that purports to showcase aspects of daily life in each of Indonesia’s 34 provinces. Conceived by former first lady Siti Hartinah and opened in 1975, it lets you spend a single day travelling around the archipelago and observing a sanitised simulacrum of its culture. Crumbling architecture from each province is on display, including typical homes. You might also see traditional clothing, dancing, tools and other artefacts. The mock-ups are set around a lake with a miniature Indonesian archipelago in the middle of it, around which you can take a relaxing boat ride with a correspondingly miniaturised risk of sinking. There are no less than 14 museums, including the Indonesian Stamp Museum, the Insect Museum and Butterfly Park, and the Fried Egg Museum (actually, I made the last one up).

Ragunan Zoo Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta When I first visited Jakarta’s once infamous zoo, I was appalled to see visitors lobbing their drink cans into the ape enclosure, where the inmates would rip them open and eagerly lick their moist, sugary contents.

I was left wondering on which side of the fence the civilised creatures resided.

Located in South Jakarta, Ragunan is accessible via the busway’s corridor 6. A sizable proportion of the population of Noah’s Ark – hundreds of mammals, birds and reptiles, some of them endangered – occupies a lush tropical setting covering 350 acres. The zoo was established in 1864 by a Dutch East Indies flora and fauna

is a rarity outside of the kampung (village or poor urban district). Perhaps Jakarta’s population has grown more cosmopolitan and sophisticated over the years. And perhaps the Indonesian youth of today is more preoccupied with their motorbikes and smartphones, leaving a little more space for the rest of us.

enthusiast. There is still a diversity of plants for those who prefer leaf to claw. The usual advice about avoiding weekends and public holidays applies, if herds of gibbering humans feeding on toxic snacks and soft drinks is not a sight you wish to observe.

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SCAMS IN THE CITY

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

We was Robbed!

Criminals pretending to be victims of theft are likely to be caught once police get involved.

BY KENNETH YEUNG

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t’s not an unfamiliar phenomenon in Indonesia. An employee is entrusted with money or a valuable item and pretends to be robbed.

Back in the days when paying an electricity bill meant visiting the local office of state power company PLN and waiting in a long queue, I usually entrusted this tedious task to my maid. Her salary was well above minimum wage, but her unemployed husband was an inveterate gambler, always desperate for more money.

One day, the maid returned home to say she had been robbed while on the bus to PLN, so she needed more money to pay the power bill. A few months later, she gave me the exact same story. I suggested we make a report to police. She then confessed her husband had ordered her to give him the money so he could buy illicit lottery tickets.

MOTORBIKE THEFT Indonesian police often get a bad rap, being accused of failing to investigate crimes unless they are paid to do so. But police can usually spot a liar, so it doesn’t pay to play the victim when you’re actually the mastermind of a theft.

In Bantul regency, outside the ancient temple city of Yogyakarta, police are accustomed to reports of stolen motorbikes and can tell when a story doesn’t add up.

It was 1.30am on January 20, a Sunday, when a young man wearing a torn blue shirt and nursing a wounded arm entered Banguntapan Police station in Bantul to report his brother’s motorcycle had been stolen a few hours earlier.

Gembur (26) said he had borrowed the Honda Vario motorbike to visit a friend and was later crossing Jalan Banjardadap in Potorono village, when a gang of four men stopped him. He said the men were brandishing sharp weapons and one of them slashed his arm, so he was unable to stop them from stealing the motorbike. He then went to Rajawali Citra Hospital to have his wound treated, before going to police.

Officers immediately sent a team to the scene of the crime to investigate. They found the area was still busy with traffic, but curiously no one had witnessed the theft. Next, they checked with Gembur’s friend, who told them Gembur had not visited him that night.

Scrutiny of the wound to Gembur’s arm indicated it was superficial and unlikely made by a knife blow during an altercation.

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“Indonesian police often get a bad rap, being accused of failing to investigate crimes unless they are paid to do so. But police can usually spot a liar, so it doesn’t pay to play the victim when you’re actually the mastermind of a theft.”

Gembur eventually confessed he had concocted the whole story. He said he was unable to repay a debt, so he pawned his brother’s motorbike for Rp2.8 million and then pretended it had been stolen.

He admitted to cutting his own arm with a box-cutter and tearing his own shirt.

Police decided not to detain Gembur, but he could face charges for making a false crime report. Article 220 of the Criminal Code states that any person who reports a punishable crime, knowing that it has not been committed, shall be punished by a maximum imprisonment of one year and four months.

INSIDE BANK JOB A security guard at a branch of state-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) in Bali was unable to resist the temptation of working with money.

I Made Darmawan (48) worked at the BRI branch at Teras Pasar Sari Winangun in Denpasar. On January 28, he was asked to deliver a bag containing Rp80 million to a BRI branch in Kerobokan, North Kuta.

He later returned to his own branch and claimed to have been robbed while on Jalan Raya Muding Kelod in Kerobokan. He

said a man riding a white Yamaha NMax motorcycle had put a gun to his head and stolen the money.

His superiors at BRI were suspicious and immediately reported the theft to North Kuta Police. Officers visited the crime scene but could not find any witnesses. They also examined CCTV cameras in the area but could not see the white motorcycle.

After intense interrogation, Darmawan admitted he had stolen the money himself.

He had hidden Rp70 million in cash inside a bush near a cafe in the Muding Kaja area of North Kuta, and used Rp10 million to pay off some debts. He now faces up to four years in jail.

North Jakarta, and damaged its padlock.

Iwan tore his clothes and slapped his face, then went to police, claiming a gunman had held up the truck and robbed him.

When staging a re-enactment of the crime the following day, police found irregularities in Iwan’s story. Also, Sofyanto was unable to explain why he had chosen his unusually long route to Indomaret headquarters. Iwan eventually confessed to masterminding the theft to pay off his debts.

CIGARETTE TAKINGS If you’re planning on enlisting a friend to help you steal from your employer, then don’t leave evidence of your plotting on your smartphone.

Adi Setiawan (34) worked as a driver for a cigarette distribution company based in Kudus, Central Java. He conspired with his friend Sugihartono (35) to steal from the company. On December 21, 2018, Adi was driving a box truck containing Rp59.284 million from cigarette sales. He stopped in Salatiga for something to eat and messaged his friend, who then broke the truck’s lock and took the money.

INDOMARET HEIST Iwan, a senior worker at an Indomaret minimart in Tambora, West Jakarta, was last November entrusted to supervise the delivery of the shop’s takings to company headquarters in Ancol, North Jakarta.

This involved transporting the money via a company box-truck, driven by Sofyanto.

Adi reported the theft to his supervisor, Njaelan, who was immediately suspicious and went to police. Officers visited the crime scene and learned from witnesses that Adi was one of the thieves. Police also found the two suspects had communicated via WhatsApp messaging service to plot the crime. The pair could face up to seven years’ imprisonment.

The two men conspired to steal the cash, which amounted to Rp45.9 million. They stopped the truck in Pantai Indah Kapuk,

In Indonesia, small-time theft doesn’t always pay. Massive-scale embezzlement is another matter entirely.

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DATING TIPS

Five Tips for Dating in the Age of the App

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espite Vanity Fair’s article in 2015 claiming society is on the brink of a “dating apocalypse,” dating apps have continued to multiply and succeed and are now fully integrated into modern culture. Whether you like it or not, dating apps are here to stay.

Dating apps deserve a nuanced understanding rather than the harsh, blanket critiques they are regularly subjected to. Maybe it is true that the infamous Tinder date trope of hook-ups and one-night stands is prevalent. But on the other hand, there are countless stories of couples finding true love through an app, leading to serious long-term monogamous relationships. This article is for those seeking the latter.

It is to remember that whilst the dating landscape has changed, what we are seeking remains fundamentally the same: companionship and sexual satisfaction.

The question now becomes, how are we to navigate this new dating culture that is initiated through apps? Forget unspoken rules and leave your judgment behind; below you’ll find five tips for surviving in this age of technological introductions.

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1. PUT IN THE EFFORT

Whilst dating apps are marketed to us as an easy, efficient and time-saving way to find a perfect match, it does require time and effort. In days gone by we had to physically go out into the world, to bars and community events, and actually approach those we were interested in. Today we can sit down, swipe through hundreds of candidates, and carry on a conversation through instant messages. The shift is from physical labour to digitalised, mental labour.

If you are to have any luck with dating apps, you’ll have to set aside time for swiping and responding to matches each day.

2. GET TO KNOW PEOPLE ON REAL DATES

A revolutionary tip that a friend once told me is that the success in using dating apps lies in actually going on dates as soon as possible. You can only learn so much about

a person by talking through a messenger – there comes a point where if the match is going to lead anywhere, you can only judge your date in person. You may find them to be totally different to what was expected, or maybe sparks will fly and it will be everything you imagined. The point being, secure an actual date. The sooner, the better before interest dwindles.

3. CHOOSE A LOCATION WISELY

Deciding on where to meet up for the first time can really set the tone for the date, which is why I’m going to (controversially) suggest you keep away from bars. As many of us know and have experienced firsthand, alcohol can impact our capacity to make rational decisions. It can increase the likelihood of going home with someone on the first date, which is absolutely fine if a hook-up is what you’re after. But if you’re seeking potential relationships, it might be better to build up to that and suggest coffee or a daytime activity instead.

4. BE CLEAR ABOUT YOUR INTENTIONS FROM THE START

One trend that is seemingly intertwined with dating today is the notion that it must

be “chill”. Not wanting to appear too keen or define where things are heading make the dating process more complicated than it needs to be. Going in with an intention, and being clear about it with the other person is going to save a lot of emotional hurt and blame. If you’re not looking for something casual then don’t be afraid to say it, instead of pretending to be “chill” and hiding your desires. As clichéd as it may be, there are thousands of fish in the sea, now more accessible than ever, and so there’s no need to hold on too tightly if your date is not right for you.

5. GO IN WITH NO EXPECTATIONS

Even if your date doesn’t turn out to be relationship material, he or she could end up being a possible friend or network connection. The fantastic thing about dating apps is they are versatile enough that you can meet a broad range of people who you might not have come into contact with otherwise. Surprisingly, one of the most common motivations for people to use dating apps is to meet others whilst travelling. Going in with clear intentions but without expectations can lead to unique opportunities and experiences.

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DINING

Five Romantic Bali Restaurants with Magnificent Views

BY POLLY CHRISTENSEN

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here’s nothing like a meal with a magnificent view to stimulate romance. On the island of Bali couples are spoilt with a diverse array of delicious dining options. Choose anything from spectacular sunsets on a cliff ’s edge to lush, serene rice paddies to up the romance factor.

We’ve found you five restaurants with the most spectacular views in Bali. Relax and enjoy some local delicacies whilst taking in the exotic sights and sounds that surround you. Go ahead and celebrate your love at one of the following Valentine’s Day selections:

Rock Bar Bali at AYANA Enjoy a stunning view of the horizon, sitting on the most luxurious seats in Jimbaran. From your perch on a giant rock there’s nothing standing between you and the rolling ocean. The most romantic evening starts with a sunset display in hues of pink, purple and gold reflected in the water below. Indulge in their new Mediterranean menu, featuring a range of seafood hand-picked by chefs, such as king prawns, sardines, octopuses and lobsters – your taste buds will be in for a memorable treat. After dinner sit back to a view of the glittering stars embedded in the night sky and share one of Rock Bar’s signature cocktails with a tropical twist. If that’s not enough to top your Valentine’s Day, let the International DJs round up your sensory experience with atmospheric music. Words cannot fully capture this amazing oceanfront cliff top location right above the crashing waves.

Jungle Fish Jungle Fish is a one-of-a-kind jungle bar that offers wonderful views of the lush green rainforest. Your loved one will be stunned by the amazing views of the jungle as you take a swim together in the clear turquoise infinity pool right on the edge. Enjoy the open-air, split-level restaurant and pool bar perched on the side of a ridge overlooking the Osh River Valley. Located just ten minutes north of Ubud, Jungle Fish is part of the Chapung Se Bali Resort & Spa. In charge of the menu is Executive Chef Wuisan Chandra from Borneo. Setting a new standard for a modern Mediterranean kitchen with Greek overtones, dishes explode with bold, exciting Asian flavours. The entire atmosphere at Jungle Fish takes you out of this world.

Their tasty cocktails and wide range of wines give you even more reasons to come back. Not to mention the beautiful setting and natural surroundings that make you never want to leave.

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Kubu and Sawah Terrace (Mandapa)

Swept Away (Samaya Resort) A must-see for couples and honeymooners in Bali, Swept Away Restaurant is a oneof-a-kind fine dining experience. Along the Ayung River, 100 lighted candles, roses and showers of generous flower petals are carefully placed around the river stones with the words "I love you". After sunset, at the edge of the riverbank, you’ll get a private Love Table where you can enjoy the magnificent natural atmosphere and the music of rushing water. An attractive wooden deck by the riverside creates a relaxing and tranquil dining area at the heart of the Samaya Resort. Your waiter will serve a six-course tasting menu for this special night. Among its favourites are the refreshing seared scallop with pomelo, the delectable chilled lobster and the Wagyu Steak that is grilled to perfection. Feel your stress melt away as the soothing flow of the river washes over your feet. The tall palms and lush vegetation will truly make it feel like you are in a world of your own – with your special someone.

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Kubu Restaurant, perched in the middle of a verdant forest, makes the atmosphere special, calm and relaxing. Whether you’re a lover of soothing water scenes like the Ayung River, or adore fresh vibrant views of paddy fields and forest, Mandapa Resort has them both. Couples can dine at Kubu, Mandapa’s signature bamboo restaurant, providing intimate dining with nine private cocoons and soothing views of the Ayung River. This luxurious restaurant makes the list of Valentine’s Day top choices thanks to its incredible ambience and the range of delicacies available. What could be better than Mediterranean-European cuisine, with the melody of flowing water and a cooling tropical breeze? You’ll be sure to have a dreamy night – perfect for the romantic date you’ve been waiting for. Dig into organic Balinese cuisine and other Asian favourites at Sawah Terrace, which provides similarly gorgeous views for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This all-day-dining restaurant will satisfy you at every meal, and keep your senses feeling alive with vibrant green views.

Kubu and Sawah Terrace

Jungle Fish

The Sayan House If there's one place to have an amazing Valentine’s Day dinner in Ubud, it’s here. Celebrate romance amidst tropical nature at Sayan House. The views are breathtaking, the venue is gorgeous and the staff is super friendly. With its signature view of forests, rice fields and the rushing waters of the sacred Ayung River below, this quaint little restaurant overlooking Bali’s famous river is a popular spot for couples, literally being on top of the world. Savour a romantic dinner with your loved one, while watching the sun set over the valley, or hang some fairy lights on the trees and watch the place come alive as a fairytale love setting.

The Sayan House Restaurant offers Japanese-Latin Fusion cuisine. Enjoy an elegant yet cozy dining experience with an exceptionally stunning view of Sayan from the edge of its cliff, overlooking the gorge. Sample the crispy king prawn & avocado maki, or the salmon carpaccio – an array of amazing contemporary and unique Asian dishes is up for grabs.

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VALENTINE TIPS

12 Date Ideas for Every Romantic in Jakarta

BY CHIARA CHRISTIAN

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CASUAL DINING ON A BUDGET

ith Valentine’s Day coming up, the pressure is on to find the perfect spot to impress your significant other. Or if you're single, asking out a special someone or even celebrating with your friends, picking your venue can be a struggle. Whether you’re more of a traditional wine-and-dine couple, an adventurous duo, or you prefer casual nights out with some cheeky cocktails, this guide will have something for everyone. No romantic will be left behind.

Plataran Dharmawangsa TRADITIONAL AND LUXURY

Fancy an elegant dining experience, rich with historical décor and charm? The Plataran Dharmawangsa will certainly deliver. The atmosphere of Javanese royalty is bound to make your partner feel special. The restaurant includes a 150-year-old wooden heritage Joglo house, wooden Javanese pavilions, a prayer house more than 50 years old, and an elegant glass-roofed conservatory. The venue also has regular cultural and live performances, adding to the ambience of being transported back in time.

This will surely be a popular spot this Valentine’s Day so make sure to reserve a spot.

Jl. Dharmawangsa Raya No. 6, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12160 Ph: +62 21 7221 740 / +62 21 2932 6192 E: info.desk@plataran.com

Bottega Ristorante Located in the Sudirman Central Business District, this Italian restaurant has a charming, yet relaxed atmosphere. Their motto la dolce vita, meaning “a life of pleasure and simple luxury,” rings true during this dining experience. Maybe you could try to re-create Disney’s Lady and the Tramp scene with some spaghetti and a glass of red? This restaurant is a fabulous option if you’re looking to have a romantic night out without spending a fortune.

Gedung Fairground, Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53 Ph: +62 21 5140 2266 W: www.bottegaristorante.net

Henshin Perched on the top three floors of the Westin Hotel and being the highest dining point in Indonesia, you will surely make your partner’s jaw drop with the breathtaking views of the Jakarta skyline.

On top of that, the exotic Japanese-Peruvian fusion crafted by expert Chef Hajime Kasuga will be something to rave about to your friends later. Level 67 is the bar and lounge, with Nikkei dining on level 68, and totally exclusive dining for two on level 69 if you want some privacy. Make sure to dress smart casual and reserve your spot in advance.

Level 67, 68, 69 The Westin Jakarta, Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav C-22 Ph: +62 21 2788 7768 E: jakarta.henshin@westin.com

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VIEW Restaurant & Bar As evident in the name, this spot will certainly deliver some spectacular views from the 22nd floor. This fine outlet was voted the “Best European Restaurant” by NOW! Jakarta in 2017, and Chef Hans Christian has created a modern take on European cuisine infused with Asian tones. The atmosphere is cosy and intimate, perfect for spending quality time with that special someone.

Pricing is higher than in some other restaurants, but it’s worth every penny. Be sure to dress to impress and make a reservation beforehand.

Fairmont Hotel Lt.22 Jalan Asia Afrika Ph: + 62 21 2970 3333

Warung MJS Is your lover more on the quirky side? Try Warung MJS, which is uniquely decorated with traditional ornaments and vibrant colours.

The venue was constructed in 1959 and serves delicious and authentic Javanese cuisine. This place is not super luxurious or sophisticated, but rather has a laid-back and homey atmosphere. There’s even a small swimming pool and swing, creating a playful environment. It’s super affordable, but still a fun and intimate spot to take your date.

Jalan Setiabudi Tengah no. 11, Setiabudi Ph: +62 21 5252 605 W: www.warungmjs.com

FOR THE ADVENTUROUS

Ragunan Zoo Sky Rink

Hause Rooftop Kitchen & Bar A rooftop dining and bar experience, surrounded by lusciously green flora? Yes please! Hause is located in Setiabudi, around 20 minutes south of the city centre.

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, especially if you try some of the exotically mixed cocktails. For gin lovers there is a wide range of different fusions available.

Western and Indonesian style cuisines are offered alongside several delicious vegetarian/vegan options.

MD Place Tower 2, 6th Floor, Jl Setiabudi Selatan No.7 Ph: +62 21 2952 9852 E: hola@hausemade.com

Enjoy a special date on ice and beat the Jakarta heat as you skate around Sky Rink at Mall Taman Anggrek. Whether you’re a pro or a rookie, this experience will surely create some memories that will last forever. The bonus is you get to burn off some calories as well! During the week all-day skating is only Rp95,000 and at weekends Rp125,000 for two hours.

Bring your significant other to Indonesia’s oldest zoo, opened in 1864. This zoo boasts a total of 3,122 different animal species, and is spaced out over 140 hectares of land.

The zoo’s Primate Centre is of international standard, containing orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees and other rare domestic and foreign primates. In the Reflection Park, you can have a romantic stroll amongst the greenery and maybe even set up a picnic spot. The entrance fee is Rp4,000 (yes, four thousand rupiah) per person meaning you can easily save cash for a drink afterwards.

Mall Taman Anggrek, Level 3 Ph: +62 21 564 2888 W: www.skyrinkjakarta.com

Taman Margasatwa Ragunan, Jl. Harsono RM. No. 1, Ragunan Ph: (021) 7884 7114 E: ragunanzoo@jakarta.go.id

Speedy Karting

GROOVY BARS & NIGHTLIFE

Are you both adrenaline junkies who enjoy highspeed thrills? At Semanggi Plaza you can go gokarting around on the 400-metre track, maybe even challenging your date to a race. Certainly not for the faint of heart but for sure an adventure.

Bookings start at Rp50,000 per person, with a bonus happy hour during the week at 5pm to 7pm priced at Rp35,000. Maybe don’t get too competitive though if you want to keep the peace.

Plaza Semanggi, 8A Parking Area, RT.1/RW.4, Karet Semanggi Ph: 0877-8051-0008 W: www.speedykarting.com

Lola

Basque Bar & Tapas

Lucy in the Sky

Between the speakeasy style setup and intimate lighting, you’ll feel transported into another world once stepping into the underground, mysterious LOLA bar. Hipsters and alternatives alike are sure to enjoy this one. Owned by the successful Biko Group which is also behind Beer Garden, LOLA is perfect for a fun and casual night out, plus awesome American diner food. They have an extensive list of cocktails, or you can have one individually crafted for you by one of the mixologists.

With fabulous floor-to-ceiling windows and a lively atmosphere, Basque always delivers a good night. There are booths for dining on delicious tapas, a dance floor for grooving on weekends, and an inside elevated balcony which oversees the entire venue. It can be the perfect place to either begin or end your night out. Make sure to rock up in smart casual attire and bring your dance moves to impress your date.

Not much ever goes wrong with a rooftop, good tunes, and an aesthetically designed venue (plus awesome cocktails of course). Lucy in the Sky is a lovely spot to catch a drink at sunset with a special someone on the terrace, or even sit on comfortable lounges inside with the glasshouse-style interior. The tropical bohemian vibes are a fine way to set the mood for the night and are definitely Insta-worthy.

Noble House, Kuningan Ph:+62 21 2978 3112 W: www.basquejkt.com

SCBD, Jalan Jendral Sudirman No.55, Senayan Ph: +6281319867542 Instagram: @lucyintheskyjakarta

Jl. Gunawarman No.21 Ph: +62 21 2751 3500 Instagram: @lolajkt

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New Friendships and Business Opportunities at the First Ever Indonesia Expat Mid-Month Mixer Indonesians and expats from around the globe mingled on a balmy night at Irish pub McGettigan’s, for Indonesia Expat’s first mid-month mixer event. With a total of 150 guests attending and packing out the venue, the night was a huge success.

After signing in and collecting nametags, guests could choose from a selection of red and white wines by Plaga Wine, or an icy cold Bintang beer, both graciously sponsoring the event. Free and unlimited drinks were provided from 7pm onwards, in addition to light finger foods served throughout the night.

An exciting highlight was the door prize competition, where each guest could drop their business card into the fishbowl for the chance to win one of the five prizes. The prizes on offer were a one-night stay at Anantara Seminyak Resort, two vouchers for a one-night stay at Royal Tulip Saranam Resort, two Houbii memberships for three months, two El Asador vouchers worth Rp250,000, and the biggest was a return ticket to anywhere in Europe with Etihad Airways, another sponsor of the event.

In order to win the ticket, participants had to upload a picture of the event to Instagram with the hashtags #indonesiaexpat and #indonesiaexpatmixer.

There was a short speech at 7.30pm thanking all sponsors for the event including Mcgettigan’s for the venue use, and explaining the purpose of the new mixer events; to build a network for Indonesians and expats to connect, make new friendships and explore business opportunities.

At 8.45pm, the prize winners were announced, with guest Karina Evelyn taking out the Etihad Airways return ticket to Europe.

The mixer wrapped up at 9 pm although most stayed well beyond that, chatting and socialising amongst the cosy setup that McGettigan’s provided.

“I think it was a big success, the reaction is beyond expected,” said Edo Frese from Indonesia Expat.

For future events, Indonesia Expat will be introducing different themes such as property, education and dating. Next month’s mixer will be held on the February 20th with more details to be announced soon.

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Top 10 Most Expensive Indonesian Paintings Four artists (Raden Saleh, Hendra Gunawan, Sindudarsono Sudjojono and Lee Man Fong) produced most of the top 10 most expensive Indonesian paintings sold at auction, so this list features only the highest-selling work of each artist. With a couple of exceptions.

(Wild Bull Hunt, La Chasse au Taureau Sauvage) Painted: 1855 Artist: Raden Saleh (1807 or 1811-1880) Sold: January 27, 2018, Vannes, France Price: €7.2 million (US$8.8 million) Dimensions: 110 x 180cm

Raden Saleh Sjarif Boestaman is regarded as Indonesia’s first modern artist and was the first to study in Europe.

Born of Arabic paternal descent into Javanese nobility, he spent time with a circus animal tamer and received a scholarship to study in the Netherlands. He lived abroad for almost 23 years in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Scotland and Italy. Hunting was a major theme of his work, showing chaotic conflict between humans and animals. Perburuan Banteng includes a self-portrait: Raden Saleh is on the brown horse in the centre. This oil painting is believed to have been commissioned by a 19th-century sugar and coffee trader, Jules Stanislas Sigisbert Cezard. It was later sold, inherited several times and then rediscovered in the cellar of a French home in August 2017. At auction, bidding opened at the reserve price of EUR200,000 and closed at EUR7.2 million. The winning bidder was an anonymous art collector from Indonesia. Many of Raden Saleh’s works were lost in a fire at an exhibition of colonial art in Paris in 1931. At least one was stolen from Indonesia’s National Art Gallery in the 1990s in an inside job. There are about 30 of his known works in Indonesia, including six in the presidential collection at the Istana Merdeka state palace.

Other top sellers: In 1996, The Deer Hunt (1846) sold in Singapore for S$3.08 million (US$1.8 million). Two of Raden Saleh’s other works, Lying in Wait (1849) and Lions and a Snake Fighting outside a Grotto in a Tropical Landscape (1839) also went under the hammer in the 1990s for over US$1.2 million each.

THE MAN FROM BANTUL (THE FINAL ROUND) Painted: 2000 Artist: I Nyoman Masriadi (1973-) Sold: October 6, 2008, Sotheby’s Hong Kong Price: HK$7.82 million (US$1 million) Dimensions: 250 x 435cm 22

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Painted: 1974 Artist: Lee Man Fong (1913-1988) Sold: November 2013, Christie's Hong Kong Price: HK$35.96 million (US$4.64 million) Dimensions: 100 x 243 cm

Lee Man Fong was born in China and raised in Singapore, but after his father died in 1930, he moved to Jakarta in 1932. A decade later, Lee was jailed for his opposition to Japanese colonialism in Indonesia. In the 1950s, founding president Sukarno appointed Lee as the court painter for the presidential palace. When Bali Life went under the hammer in Hong Kong, there was strong bidding from Indonesia, China and Singapore, as all of them considered him their own. The painting, which depicts Balinese villagers at rest, is unique because it is the only known piece in Lee’s Balinese series painted on canvas as opposed to masonite board.

BY KENNETH YEUNG

PERBURUAN BANTENG

BALI LIFE

PASUKAN KITA YANG DIPIMPIN PANGERAN DIPONEGORO

(Our Soldiers Led Under Prince Diponegoro) Painted: 1979 Artist: Sindudarsono Sudjojono (1914-1986) Sold: April 2014, Sotheby's Hong Kong Price: HK$58.36 million (US$7.53 million) Dimensions: 100 x 199.5cm

This painting depicts Prince Diponegoro and his troops in battle against Dutch soldiers during the five-year Java War (1825-1830). Prince Diponegoro, whose father was the Sultan of Yogyakarta, is the pale-skinned figure in white. He had previously cooperated with the Dutch but rebelled after his younger half-brother was chosen for succession to the Yogyakarta throne. He was also annoyed with the Dutch for building a road near his parents' royal tomb. His forces held out against the Dutch for five years, but lost when Diponegoro was tricked into attending promised peace talks, only to be captured and exiled.

Other top sellers: Fortune and Longevity (1951) sold in 2012 for US$4.42 million. Prosesi Warga Bali (Balinese Procession) sold in 2017 for US$2 million.

ALI SADIKIN PADA MASA KEMERDEKAAN (Ali Sadikin During the Independence Struggle) Painted: 1978 Artist: Hendra Gunawan (1918-1983) Sold: October 5, 2014, Sotheby’s Hong Kong Price: HK$33.24 million (US$4.29 million) Dimensions: 200 x 302 cm

What the experts say: The work is a deliberate call to action for Indonesians to celebrate their fallen heroes.

The Indonesia that Sudjojono knew was experiencing a breakdown of identity, for the country was locked in a struggle between foreign influences and revolutionary ideals. By drawing parallels between the Dutch colonialists and the local Indonesian government, Sudjojono’s painting turns into a social commentary about the power of human faith amidst political and emotional tyranny.

Hendra Gunawan was one of Indonesia’s most prominent modern artists. Many of his later paintings showed scenes of everyday life, amplified by cartoonlike proportions and bright colours. Large-breasted women are a common theme.

Despite being a zealous patriot, Hendra’s tenuous links to the Indonesian Communist Party saw him jailed for 13 years by the Suharto regime, which disapproved of intellectuals.

Ali Sadikin, who served as governor of Jakarta from 1966 to 1977 and famously modernised the national capital, did not agree that artists belonged in jail. On the contrary, he encouraged artistic freedom of expression. When he learned of Hendra’s fate, he provided him with paints and canvases throughout his imprisonment. After his release, Hendra produced this painting of Ali Sadikin and presented it to him as an act of gratitude. Ali is in white, on a Harley-Davidson, while to his right is war hero Gatot Subroto.

What the experts say: Due to his limited exposure to life outside prison, Hendra began delving deeper into the art of portraiture during his incarceration, causing him to pay more attention to facial features in the works he painted even after his release. Featured in this painting is a self-portrait, modestly and respectfully located beneath his revered leader. With long hair and a pointed beard, Hendra Gunawan’s presence is an interesting addition to the work as he rarely painted selfportraits prior to his prison years.

A contemporary artist of the post-Suharto era, I Nyoman Masriadi was born in the culture-rich town of Gianyar in Bali. He started out selling his souvenir paintings to tourists for about US$20. He is now based in Yogyakarta, producing about four to eight works a year, and selling them for US$100,000 and upward. His childhood fondness for superhero comic books and pop culture is reflected in his satirical art. His paintings often feature cartoonish, oversized, muscular and dark-skinned men, or parodies of Batman. The Man From Bantul (The Final Round) has been variously described as “conveying the resolve of the human spirit” and “a powerful allegory of Indonesian politics” and “evocative of the weighty struggle of Sumo wrestlers juxtaposed with the calculated belligerence of boxers.” When auctioned in 2008, it sold for almost five times its estimated price, setting a record for a contemporary Southeast Asian painting.

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

Another foreign name whose inclusion might irk art patriots. Belgian artist Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur was 52 when he visited Bali in 1932 for a planned eight month stay, but he ended up spending the rest of his life there. As he said, “Except for a few journeys to the Far East, I never left the island. Why should I? Sir, I am an impressionist. There are three things in life that I love. Beauty, sunlight and silence.

Now could you tell me where to find these in a more perfect state than in Bali?” Soon after his arrival, he met a 15-yearold legong dancer, Ni Nyoman Pollok, who became his muse, model and wife.

WOMEN AROUND THE LOTUS POND BLICK VON DER HÖHE

(A View From The Heights) Painted: 1934 Artist: Walter Spies (1895-1942) Sold: October 5, 2013, Sotheby’s Hong Kong Price: HK$31.48 million (US$4.06 million) Dimensions: 100.5 x 82.5 cm

Walter Spies may be a controversial inclusion on this list, as he was a Russian-born German. Nevertheless, he spent much of his tragically short life in the Dutch East Indies and painted most of his works there. The son of a wealthy German diplomat, Spies moved to Java in 1923. He found work playing a piano to accompany silent Chinese movies in Bandung. Next, he led a small European orchestra for the Sultan of Yogyakarta.

In 1927, he moved to Ubud in Bali and focused on painting. His unique style melded Western and Eastern elements, portraying Balinese spiritual motifs through techniques of contemporary European art. A keen botanist and zoologist, he also produced detailed paintings of insects. He was arrested in December 1938 by the Dutch colonial administration amid a crackdown on homosexuals. He was released in September 1939.

After Germany invaded Holland in May 1940, Spies was arrested along with other German nationals in the Indies. He spent 20 months in internment camps in Java and Sumatra. In January 1942, he was put on a ship to be transported to Ceylon. The ship was bombed by a Japanese plane off Nias Island. The Dutch crew escaped in lifeboats, leaving Spies and the other Germans to drown.

What the experts say: The artwork is a vibrant portrayal of the Balinese countryside, coloured by tropical flora and fauna, the light and shadows duelling for dominance within the scene. As documented throughout his paintings, the works are a love letter to the people whom Spies befriended, and the country that he chose to become his adopted home.

Other top sellers: The Landscape and Her Children (1939) sold for over for US$1.14 million in 2002.

THE RUINS AND THE PIANO Painted: 1956 Artist: Sindudarsono Sudjojono Sold: May 2017, Christie’s Hong Kong Price: HK$9.06 million (US$1.16 million) Dimensions: 126 x 200cm

Painted: 1950-51 Artist: Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merprès (1880-1958) Sold: May 30, 2016, Christie's Hong Kong Price: HK$30.36 million (US$3.91 million) Dimensions: 150 x 200cm

What the experts say: Le Mayeur wanted to surround himself "with nothing but beauty" and not only transformed his garden into a tropical paradise full of exuberant trees and flowers, terraces, pergolas, statues and lotus ponds, but also preserved the interior of his cottage as an arena to stage dramatic compositions for his interior paintings. All this was done with the idea to frame Ni Pollok's beauty within the larger context of his cottage and garden.

Other top sellers: A similar painting, Around the Lotus Pond, sold in 2018 for US$2.63 million.

The greatest collector of Hendra’s works is real estate tycoon Ciputra, who has commissioned massive sculptures inspired by paintings at his malls and housing estates. These days, most of the Hendra Gunawan paintings offered by dealers are fakes. Pandawa Dadu illustrates a rigged game of dice between the semi-divine Yudistra of the Pandawa family and his devious cousins, the earthly Korawas, who have loaded the dice. The painting depicts the instant when Yudistra loses everything: his wealth, kingdom, freedom, brothers and his wife.

PANDAWA DADU (The Dice Game from the Mahabharata Epic) Painted: 1971 Artist: Hendra Gunawan Sold: April 2015, Sotheby's Hong Kong Price: HK$26.48 million (US$3.39 million) Dimensions: 202 x 386cm

What the experts say: Through the production of this work, Hendra was making sense of his personal trauma. This rare masterwork reveals the artist’s subtle wit, fascination of his nation in conjunction with foreign traditions, his sincere respect for women, and ultimately, his sensitive mind.

Other top sellers: Mandi di Pancuran (Bathing in the Shower) sold in 2015 for US$1.3 million, and Kuda Lumping (Horse Puppet Dance) sold in 2016 for US$1.1 million.

Affandi has been dubbed the father of modern Indonesian art and compared to Vincent van Gogh. He is best known for his expressionist paintings, in which he squeezed paint directly from the tube to the canvas. This was the result of an accident: one day, he could not find a pencil to draw a line, so he used a paint tube.

He thought the resulting effect brought his art more to life. Selftaught, he felt that his paintings should be gritty and authentic, rather than pleasing illusions of beautiful people and romanticised landscapes. He gained fame in the 1950s, travelled to Europe and worked from his studio in Yogyakarta.

What the experts say: Upon viewing this work, which was painted just six years prior to his death, it is evident that Affandi’s highly instinctive manner of painting allowed his oeuvre to grow steadily beyond reality, ultimately metamorphosing into a visual reflection of the cosmic nature of things. Borobudur and the Sun truly provides a unity with the cosmological forces through art, with the temple itself seemingly ascending into the sky, attempting to commune with the divine.

Sudjojono is considered a pioneer of social realism in Indonesian art. He criticised what he felt were the colonial or unrealistically idealistic works of earlier Indonesian painters. He was also a prominent art critic and political activist, establishing an artists’ union when just 24 years old. He was elected to the Indonesian parliament in 1955 as a member of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI).

In 1951, Sudjojono met Rose Pandanwangi, a strikingly beautiful Indo-European singer, who was already married.

He and Rose fell in love and he began painting portraits of her. By 1958, PKI was demanding Sudjojono cease his relationship with Rose. Disillusioned by political corruption,

BOROBUDUR AND THE SUN Painted: 1984 Artist: Affandi (1907-1990) Sold: October 2016, Sotheby’s Hong Kong Price: HK$9.8 million (US$1.26 million) Dimensions: 149.5 x 195cm

he quit the party and also resigned from the affiliated People’s Cultural League (Lekra). This ensured he was spared imprisonment when PKI was annihilated over 1965-67. Sudjojono and Rose were married in 1959, after she had divorced. It is Rose’s piano depicted in this painting.

What the critics say: The Ruins and the Piano has a visceral quality that is simultaneously realistic and surreal, differing and far from a conventional landscape. The painting is clearly a symbolic landscape of Sudjojono’s inner world, left in a shambles and twisted in turmoil as he deliberates his actions: to face reality or to give in to his feelings?

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta Presents a Saccharine Valentine JAKARTA Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta is offering a series of special romantic packages and deals for Valentine’s Day. Rosso Italian Restaurant will present a lovely six-course dinner cheerfully bursting with fresh Italian seasonings on the special day. Chef Gianfranco Pirrone, the Executive Italian Chef at Rosso who embraces his love for good food, will serve the following six-course set menu: Oven-Baked Mushroom with Truffle Mascarpone Crispy Parma Ham; Beef Tartare and Beetroot Ice Cream; Creamy Lobster Bisque Soup; Strawberry and Mascarpone Risotto with Foie Gras; Homemade Crepes Salmon and Scallop; Lemon Sorbet and Sparkling Wine; and Slow-Cooked Beef Chuck in Sangiovese Red Wine with Celeriac, Spinach and Caramelised Chestnuts.

For dessert, Chef Franco will serve a delicious Red Velvet Cake or Torta Degli Innamorati, which in Italian means ‘Cake of Lovers’. To conclude the romantic dining experience, each couple will receive a complimentary glass of two different welcome cocktails.

This exquisite six-course set menu is available at Rp1,976,000++ per couple. Furthermore, Rosso will also serve guests with an adorable rose and Chocolate Pralines as complimentary gifts. Romantic live music will enchant lovebirds during their dining experience.

Sinarmas World Academy JAKARTA A Visit From the Vice Principal of Sagami Women’s University Elementary School from Tokyo Japan Sinarmas World Academy warmly welcomed Vice Principal Yasufumi Kawarada from Sagami Women’s University Elementary School in Tokyo, Japan. Mr Kawarada is an author, World Robot Olympiad judge, and one of the few experts in both fields of Education and Robotics.

It was a great start to 2019 and SWA is pleased to be in partnership with the affiliate of the fourth oldest university in Japan. SWA and Sagami will collaborate on further strengthening the school’s programs especially in the areas of Mathematics, Science, and Technology to create greater opportunities for our students in the future.

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Project Focus: Films and Visual Initiated and led by students of Grade 11 and supervised by their teacher, the Films and Visual CAS group have made their mark in several events by providing media coverage and advertisements. The group has created public announcements in the form of short films in SWA STUCO Elections and for the SWA Teacher’s Day assembly.

Film and Visual (FAV), is focusing on the exploration of short movies, stop motion video, and animation. The objectives of the CAS group are to be able to promote different types of media through the creativity of students, to learn how film production works, to connect with “Service” by creating video content of global issues

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JIA, the contemporary Chinese restaurant, will equally partake in the lovely commemoration with a Valentine Set Menu: Roasted Barbeque Eel; Chilled Chicken Roll with Wolfberry; and Chilled Green Apple Salad with Tobiko as appetiser; Braised Whole Pumpkin Soup with Seafood as soup; Deep-Fried Fish Fillet with Steamed Egg White; Pan-Fried Beef Tenderloin with Black Pepper served in Bell Pepper; Stir-Fried E-Fu Noodles with Chicken and Spicy Eggplant Sauce as the main course; and Strawberry Jelly Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream as the dessert.

Chef Christopher Chai and his enthusiastic culinary team will add a choice of two glasses of sparkling wine or mocktail to finalise the alluring Oriental dinner, available at Rp1,388,000++ per couple.

SATOO will also deliver a signature Valentine buffet filled with deliciously-crafted dishes for guests. The deli next door will also offer a ‘Love Promotion’ of Red Love Lychee Latte and Lychee Frappuccino priced at Rp55,700 nett.

Lobby Lounge will also have a romance-inspired Valentine Afternoon Tea offer for Rp250,000++ per set. As for B.A.T.S., the bar team will offer two beverage promotions consisting of selected Valentine cocktails at Rp180,000++, including canapes, chocolates and a bottle of Champagne with free canapes. The saccharine ambience will definitely take guests to the next level of sweet satisfaction.

For more information and for reservations, guests may call (62 21) 2922 9999, send an email to fbreservation.slj@ shangri-la.com or access the website at www.shangri-la. com/jakarta/shangrila/dining.

The Most Luxurious Valentine’s Experience in Jakarta by Raffles Hotel JAKARTA Love is in the air at Raffles Jakarta in collaboration with Frank & co.!

and to collaborate with the Dance club by creating dance video tutorials.

The CAS Learning Outcomes that FAV connects their project to is the process of overcoming challenges whilst developing new skills. For example, a student said in her CAS reflection after interviewing students for her video, “it was quite challenging to find the perfect lighting and place the students in the right spot as they had different heights, but we managed in the end. It was also hard for us to find students who wanted to be interviewed, but we ended up getting eight students. This shows that I have undertaken a challenge and developed a skill in the process and shown commitment.”

The CAS group’s long-term goal is to get into inter-school competitions in filmmaking.

Raffles Jakarta and Frank & co. have developed Jakarta’s most luxurious Valentine’s experience. The day starts in sensational style with a Bentley limousine to pick you up and take you and your loved one to Raffles Jakarta. Upon arrival, you are escorted by your private butler to the exclusively decorated 390 square metre Raffles Presidential Suite where you will be spoiled like royalty for a night’s stay. A private seven-course set menu dinner is prepared by the Head Chef in the comfort of your suite, while your private sommelier serves Dom Perignon Champagne. Feel the romance while a musical trio of a pianist, harpist, and violist play classical music, while a photographer captures the special moments. A limited edition diamond ring worth Rp25,000,000 from Frank & co. will

be given to your loved one. The following day after a leisurely breakfast, rejuvenate with a 90-minute Aromatic Signature Couples Treatment at Raffles Spa. Be dazzled with the most luxurious Valentine’s experience in Jakarta!

This special Valentine’s experience is priced at Rp88,000,000 per couple. Valid only on the 14th of February and a minimum of five days advance booking required.

Another option for Valentine’s Day is a fivecourse set menu dinner at the Arts Café by Raffles for only Rp1,800,000++ per couple.

Guests at this dinner will have a chance to win a diamond necklace from Frank & co. worth Rp27,000,000!

For more information, please contact +62 21 2988 0888 or email dining.jakarta@raffles. com

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to shed unwanted layers, awaken to new possibilities and forge strong connections. You will leave with a renewed sense of purpose, spirit and self! For tickets, visit www.internationalyoga.com/ retreats/beauty-and-balance-acelebration-of-equinox

Bali’s Biggest Clean Up 16 February 2019

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

The networking event takes place at Die Stube Restaurant on Jalan Kemang Raya. Visitors and partners are welcome to join.

For more information, please contact Ernah at +62818686999.

Music

Matahari Family Run 17 February 2019

performing on the festival include a special show by one of the top selling touring and recording acts in the world, TOTO, and another special show by IndianAmerican songstress, Raveena.

The general lineup includes Louis Cole, James Vickery, Donny McCaslin, Andien, Teddy Adhitya and lots more! For tickets, visit https://www.javajazzfestival.com

Challenge yourself this February by doing the 5K Matahari family run! A great morning to spend with your family, or chasing that runners high. The race will start at 6am from Plaza Semanggi.

Everyone is a winner by getting a medal upon finishing the race!

Registration costs Rp.100, 000 and you’ll need to pick up your race pack on either the 13th, 14th or 15 th of February. For more information, head to w w w. mataharifamilyrun2019.com Exhibition

FutuRepublic 23 February 2019 Welcome to the contemporary b rand ex p er iment al music festival FutuRepublic where fashion, visual art, technology a n d m u s i c b i n d to g e t h e r.

Organised by Indonesia’s first fashion/lifestyle e-commerce and digital media “The F Thing” in partnership with Livescape Group the music festival aims to capture metropolitan trends and impress millennial-minded people with striking licks by both live concert and electronic musicians. This year’s concert is expected to be more spectacular than the prior, presenting DJ Mura Masa and Tyga followed by other phenomenal artists Tokimonsta, A. Nayaka, Dhipa Barus, Diskopantera, Inside O ut C ho ir, and lot s m ore.

Stay tuned on Instagram and Facebook @futurepublic.id and visit www.futurepublic.id for ticket purchase.

Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival 1 – 3 March 2019 The 15th edition of the BNI Java Jazz festival will be held for three days in March at JiExpo Kemayoran. Big name artists

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Help clean up to preser ve our environment and earth by joining Bali’s Biggest Clean Up this February. The movement is held by One Island One Voice, which is a Bali based network of organisations who work in the field of waste prevention and management. The aim is to reduce the amount of plastic consumed as well as provide alternative options which are more eco-friendly. If you are interested in being a coordinator for cleaning up a particular beach, street, river or rice field, send an email to communications@ oneislandonevoice.org. Everyone is welcome to join in by cleaning up anywhere, anytime. More resources and information can be found at the organisation’s we b s i te a t ht t p: / / w w w. oneislandonevoice.org.

BaliSpirit Festival summons yoga enthusiasts, dancers, musicians and spirituality seekers from all corners of the globe, joining together to inspire one another and nourish each individuals potential within. Open your heart and be transformed! The six-day, seven-night festival, with over 7,000 attendees from over 50 countries, offers a concentrated schedule of events, workshops, concerts, seminars and children’s activities, all taking place at two amazing venues that embody the spirit of Bali.

Music B e a u t y a n d B a l a n c e: A n Equinox Celebration in Bali 17 – 24 March 2019 Jakarta Indonesia Pet Show 22 – 24 February 2019

Ed Sheeran Live in Jakarta 3 May 2019 Currently on the North American leg of his global ‘Divide’ stadium tour, Ed Sheeran is not only one of the most successful recording acts, ever, but one of the world’s most in-demand live acts. In 2017, he canceled his Indonesian concert date, as well as those in other countries due to injury.

However, the “Shape of You” singer has confirmed that he will make a stop in Jakarta following his Divide World Tour 2019.

Promoted by PK Entertainment, the concert will take place at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on May 3. Tickets can only be bought from www.edsheeranjakarta. com and Tokopedia.

Calling all animal lovers, the exhibition of professionals of the animal sector “Jakarta Indonesia Pet Show” is organising an annual international pet and animal health exhibition facilitating meetings between visitors and various sectors from distributors, retailers, importers & exporters, government organisations as well as veterinar y medic al professionals. Supported by professionals in veterinar y medical field with international net works, the exhibition offers business services and opportunities featuring Jakarta Great Show, Jakarta International ARBA Rabbit Show and the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA), making it the perfect place for knowledge -sharing both for new clients and for networking.

Save the date and optimize your pet ownership! Contact info@indonesiapetshow.com for inquiries or visit w w w. indonesiapetshow.com for more information.

Defected Bali 17 February 2019 The worlds leading house music label Defected Records is heading to Bali this February, playing at the popular pool club Mrs Sippy in Seminyak. Acts headlining include Amine Edge & DANCE, Sam Devine, David Penn plus a bunch more to be announced soon. After a long run of sold out shows in 2018, this will surely be another packed out event.

Music Bali Spirit Festival 24 – 31 March 2019 Join us at one of the world’s most inspiring celebrations of global community, world music and well-being, taking place on the idyllic islands of Bali.

Join Maureen Cane for a weeklong equinox retreat in the heart of Bali to cultivate inner balance, generate new intentions for the Spring season and reinvigorate your physical body following the dormant winter months (for us northern hemisphere dwellers).

The equinox is the moment of orbital balance marked by days and nights of equal length, before leaning back towards light in the northern hemisphere and welcoming darkness in the southern. Set back into the verdant rice fields, our retreat center for the week will provide the perfect environment for this deep and nourishing work. You will enjoy beautifully decorated rooms, delicious vegetarian meals and excursions to some of Bali’s most colorful markets and sacred local temples. Each day of the retreat will offer a balanced blend of invigorating asana flow and restful restorative practice, with plenty of quiet moments to unwind, breathe and soak up the local environment. We’ll source inspiration from Bali’s uniquely rich culture, spirit and landscape

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Prambanan Orchestra 6 July 2019 Prambanan Orchestra, a colossal event orchestra music concert will be held on July 6, 2019 at Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta. In the first edition of the Prambanan Orchestra event, Yanni, a world-class musician and composer from Greece, will show her skills in front of thousands of homeland music lovers at the Prambanan temple masterpiece complex.

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The Bau Nyale Festival 20 February 2019 The Bau Nyale Charm Festival, or the tradition of catching sea worms that appear once a year, will be held at the KEK Mandalika Seger Beach area, Central Lombok Regency, NTB. This unique tradition is held annually on the 20th day of the 10 th month in the traditional Sasak Calendar which falls around February every year. The smell in the Lombok language means “catch” and Nyale is a type of sea worm that only exists around the time of the year.

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planning and teaching the assigned classes, checking and assessing students'work , enc ouraging students personal development.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interested candidates are welcome to e-mail their full CV and cover letter to redes.harjono@ jic.ac.id

PRIMARY TEACHER Small, friendly community school in Yogyakarta looking for a Ye ar 5 - 6 Primar y Teacher to teach across all subjects. B.Ed. or B.A. with teaching qualification. 5 years’ experience, knowledge of British curriculum desirable. Assuming all responsibilities associated with teaching. Participation in extracurricular activities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, flexibilit y, creativit y and ent husiasm.Cont a c t our office manager via email t o h u m a n r e s o u r c e s@ jogjacommunityschool.org

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I am German and I’m searching for a Bahasa Teacher in Sunter or BSD Please send me a WhatsApp, if you are interested. Phone Number: +6281211983803. Email: newinjakarta@yahoo.com The Jakarta Cikarang School (CJS) is a new elementary and junior high school located in Bekasi (Greater Jakarta). The school will open in April 2019 and will cater for the children of Japanese nationals living in Indonesia. The English Department of CJS will provide conversation and grammar based classes to students ranging from grade 1 to 9. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, hard-working, and enjoy working as part of a team.

Responsibilities include planning and teaching lessons, attending school functions and participating in extracurricular activities. Required qualifications are Bachelor’s degree, teaching certificate (TESL, CELTA, etc.), native speaker of English, can commit to a 12 month contract, currently based in Indonesia (able to come in for interview/demo class). The Monthly salary will be around Rp33,000,000. Benefits: annual medical check up, medical insurance, inclusion in the BPJS health and pension scheme, +-10 weeks paid vacation per year.

Visas and permits are provided.

The job will start on April 8, 2019.

Applications will be accepted up to February 22. We are looking to fill two positions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please send your CV and a cover letter to: k_mckenzie@jjs.or.id Jakarta International College, which provides pathway programs to International Universities: Monash University - Australia and Western Michigan University - USA, requires additional Expatriate lecturers for its Surabaya Campus. Requirements include being able to teach English Literature subject, possess at least a Bachelor's degree from reputable overseas university, possess a teaching certificate and/ or have at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience in a tertiary environment, fluent in written and oral English. Responsibilities are

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Indonesia Expat is looking for a highly motivated

PR/Sales Representative to join its Sales and Marketing Team.

The ideal candidate must have a strong interest in media sales, eager to learn, and be able to represent the company well. The future PR/Sales Representative will have the opportunity to work in a small team and learn directly from experienced employees. The candidate w i l l a l s o g e t to a t te n d n et wo r k i n g eve nt s a n d daily meetings with clients or potential advertisers in order to meet and exceed reve n u e t a r g et s . F re s h graduates who are looking to start their career in a local English-basis publication are more than welcome.

Skills Required: • An excellent command of written and spoken English (native) with ver y go o d communications skills • Ver y good Bahasa communications skills • Excellent organization skills • The ability to sell and gain new clients • T he abilit y to present and pitch adver tising opportunities • The abilit y to organise events • A good understanding of sales techniques • A good understanding of social media • Hardworking, outgoing and positive Job Description: • Build and develop relationships with existing or potential clients • Attend networking events • Liaise with sales and editorial team • Plan, develop and implement sales and PR strategies • Reach sales target

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SERVICES Highly Professional Music Teachers – I met Ibu Rosa and Ibu Karina, both are highly experienced piano teachers, through Ensiklomusika

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They have classes for anyone aged 2 and above. We have moved abroad and they can be contacted on info@ensiklomusika.com or +6287808881619. Feel free to contact me by email.Bhagya Laksmi: mul_laxmi@yahoo.co.in

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.

Online Tarot reader , by appointment only via WA:+6281807856883

Harper Bookstore and Comics - We import English comics and novels and have thousands of comics available...DC and Marvel.

Inquire for a list of the comics we have available. We use Shopee and Tokopedia and ship anywhere..

Email: s_harper70@yahoo.com, Phone: +6285355131292.

Home tuition with an experienced,friendly and helpful teacher for N ational and International Curriculum ( I G C S E / I B ) fo r S e n i o r H i g h 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

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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

SM A R Z L anguage Center: Indonesian language training by Online Course or face to face (Jakarta and surrounding area). We have more than 10 years experience training Indonesian language for expatriates in Indonesia. Student can learn up to newspaper reading class/level. Pls check our website at www.indonesian-language.net.

Call +6281286494560.

If you need someone to do pest control by profesional stuff for your house/apartmn/office,please feel free to call/message us at +6281906324901.We solve the problem for your house from termite, mosquito,bugs,etc.we will give you low budget but best result. Email: yuniiraning1977@ gmail.com English Language Tutor Online I can help to improve your English Language Skills. Lessons conducted on Skype. 1 hour = Rp. 50,000 W hatsA pp: +6 28 21131124 0 3 Email: ennerdale61@gmail.com Help your child reach his potential!

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

Master Ceremony for DJ performance, wedding, birthday, exhibition , brand activities, etc.

Please call: +6281292568213 Rental sound system, lighting, instrument music , decoration party area, etc. Please call JIMKINNI production: +6281292568213

I nt ro d u ci ng a l u x u r i o u s apar tm e nt c all e d “Casa Domaine Prive”. Developed

by PT Griyaceria Nusamekar, an alliance project of three leading property developers namely Lyman Group, Kerry Group, and Salim Group.

St rategi c all y l o c ate d at the heart of Jakarta’s CBD with direct access to Jalan Sudirman and Jalan KH Mas Mansyur and close to the future integration facilities/ TOD dukuh which formed the largest transit development orientation in Jakarta.

Minutes away from lifestyle and financial hubs i.e. short distance to Grand Indonesia and Plaza Indonesia Malls, Casa Domaine Prive offers 2, 3, and ultra exclusive 4 bedroom units starting from ± 147sqm. Please contact our marketing team for available units to buy or rent. Units ready to be occupied now.

For further details please contact Monica at +6281314201947.

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.

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

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Senopati Suites Apartment for rent or sell. It's in the heart of south Jakarta's Central Business District.

Complete luxurious facilities are provided in the building, such as indoor swimming pool, gym , library , private lift , etc. It's only 5-10 minutes away from shopping malls, main financial and business district.

Unit size : 167 m2 , 2+1 Bedroom, 3 bathrooms, living room, 2 kitchen, fully furnished, TV, wifi connection, etc. Please contact me via WA for details price and showing unit : +6281511110100.

For immediate lease: 150 sqm (net) office unit on a high floor at Alamanda Tower in furnished condition. jochen.sautter@primeconsultancy.com

Luxur y A par tment for Lease Bellagio Residence in Kuningan, 34th Floor Unfurnished with 184 sqm net, 2 Balconies, Newly refurbished totally, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1 hall equipped with a kitchen set and AC. Spectacular views over Kuningan Buildings, swimming pool, parking space.

Address: Bellagio Residence Tower A 34th Floor, Unit3. Phone number: +6281219299258. Email: betty@ ispak.co.id

3 bedroom of the garden apartment Kemang Jaya for sale, 175m with extra storage. It is on the ground floor have access to the very big garden with swimming pool, tennis courts, fish pond, jogging track, gymnasium, minimart, etc.. free from flood. Price below market: IDR. 3.3 billion. Info: jakartalinks@ gmail.com

For rent 300 houses at Kemang, Cipete, Cilandak, Jeruk Purut, Pondok Ind ah. Big g ardens, swimming pools, USD 2,000 5,000. Phone: +62816859551 or +628170093366.

Apartment rental by direct owner US$1,200/month (include service charge, min. 1 year rental) Hamptons Park Pondok Indah, South Jakarta - size 102 sqm, fully furnished - full facilities - walking distance to Starbucks, Hero near

by Pondok Indah hospital, Jakarta Outer Ring Road Toll, Cilandak, Kem ang and Pond ok Ind ah Whatsapp +6282114131051.

For rent or sale. Clean n quiet.

1 unit Condo Beverly Tower. Jln Simatupang; 85m2, 2.5 bedrooms, 2.5 bath room, Balcony. Furnish or not furnish. US$600/month or 2 mil for sale. Negotiable. Call: Telly (+62816828777) Special rates until June 2019.

For daily, monthly and long term rent. Rooms, 28m2 with private bathroom and balcony. Fully furnished. Near Pejaten Village Mall, Kemang and TB. Simatupang. www.purisawomanila.com . Puri Sawo Manila Residences, Jl. Sawo Manila no.4C, Pejaten. Mobile: +6281388283284.

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apt + maids area available for shortterm lease, SCBD. I am returning to the US for maternity leave and my apartment will be vacant from around mid-Jan to mid-April. I am looking for someone to sublet for this period (time remaining on lease), and could possibly negotiate longer with the owner. Current rent is US$2,500 per month. The apartment is a large 2 bedroom (15 3 sqm) with 2 bathrooms, plus open plan living/dining area, large expansive balcony, maid\'s bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, large storage space, and private elevator access. The apartment building (District 8) was opened in the last year and has excellent facilities (indoor/outdoor pool, tennis courts, gym, pool tables, children's play area, parking), Jl Senopati, SCBD, E-mail: laura.r.ralston@gmail.com

Price 1,000,000 IDR each 8) Balinese Bench - Price 500,000 IDR 9) Gemstone Collection from Chanthaburi-Thailand and Myanmar (ruby, sapphire, garnet, tourmaline, topaz, cat’s eye, jadeit etc) - Price from 500,000 IDR P le ase WA for p ic tures at : +6287781010870 Portable Pilates Reformer 4Sale from Peak Pilates, USA. Price in US$2,470 or nearest offer.

Original purchase price was US$ 3,79 0. Complete with all original paper work and manuals.

Purchaser responsible for collection and transport. Can be paid in IDR. Please WA Libby on +6287887676760 for photos and videos.

Moving Out Sale – we are leaving the countr y soon and selling some of the furnitures, pick up in Fatmawati area: • Book Case, 2 unit, @750K • Kirkland BBQ, 1 unit, 4Mil • Office set+ergonomic chair, 1 set, 4Mil • Sofa Leather Mix 3+2+1, 1 set, 4.5Mil • Wooden Table Glass top+6 stools, 2 Mil Contact: Rani – +62811166488

HOUSEHOLD STAFF I lived in Indonesia for three years from 2015 to 2018 and recently returned to do a six week consultancy for a student exchange program. For the past six weeks my husband and I have employed Ibu Eva to babysit our five-year-old son. I could not speak more highly of her. She spoke fluent English, was proactive taking our son to indoor playgrounds at Senayan City and Pacific Place and ironed and cooked without us even requesting that she do so. Her contact details are WA: +6281282369269 or HP +6282114745514. My email address: jtopsfield@fairfaxmedia. com.au

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For rent/sale: new Orchard Condo.

Jln Satrio. 78m 2 ; 2 bedrooms.

2 bathrooms. Furnish or not furnish; rent US$950/month.

Sale 3 mil negotiable. Call: Telly (+62816828777) 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 Pakubuwono Residence To w n h o u s e u n i t f o r r e n t , rarely available with area of 750 m2, 5 br, semi-furnished, private pools and garden. Call: +622122765553/22345659, +6281287640699, +6281282900822 (WA only)

You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, mostly assistant to Director of the tennis center.

You will work under pressure and out of comfort zone. You will have tough deadlines. The result is important for us, not the process. Requirements: super result- oriented. We need the results, not excuses. Readiness to work under pressure and a b ili t y to h an d l e a b s o lu tel y different tasks: from accounting to selling online – pro duc ts of LTCA . Fluent English ( We prefer native speakers). Positive, communicative and confident is a must. Age: 25 - 40. Any gender.

Foreigner or Indonesian. Location: Bali. Advantage: if you worked as a project manager in a highintensive industry (or project). If you are familiar with traditional and/or online marketing and have successful campaigns in your portfolio. If you know photo and/ or video editing. Conditions: Salary: depend on an interview.

- Legal job + probation: 3 months.

If you are interested please send your CV with photo to hello@liga. tennis with the subject header "Director software and able to create simple designs and videos.

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Yearly rent al villa in C entral Seminyak. This charming twobedroom villa has stylish interiors and one-of-a-kind features. The villa radiates a warm, ambient feel and the moment you set foot inside that every motif and piece of furniture was carefully well thought-out. The interiors are decorated with an impressive black and white colour that stretches from the bright, spacious living area into the pair of ultra-cozy bedrooms. Outside you’ll find a well manicured lawn, garden and a big pool. This villa is centrally located in the heart of Bali’s Seminyak area. It’s stone's throw away from Eat Street and its numerous delicacy restaurants, swanky bars and roadside cafés.

Yearly price: US$33,000 per annum upfront payment. US$29,000 per annum minimum 2 years with upfront payment. For visit, contact +6281338766562 (WhatsApp).

FOR SALE Items for sale due to relocation 1. King size bed with original mattress (Dreamline) – Price 6,000,000 IDR (Original Price 21,500,000 IDR) 2) Teakwood Daybed with mattress - Price 6,000,000 IDR (heavy) 3) Teakwood Coffee Table 114x114 (h: 45) - Price 5,0 0 0,0 0 0 IDR (heavy) 4) Teakwood Cabinet (h: 45) - Price 5,000,000 IDR (heavy) 5) Mahogany Dining Table with 4 chairs; 195x110 - Price 3,500,000 IDR 6) Cavenzi Daybed Sofa - Price 750,000 IDR 7) Painting (personal collection) -

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 shop front for rent. Location at Jl. Pantai Berawa Raya, Canggu, Banjar Plambingan. 1 Floor shopfront : Unit A & B. 2 Storey Shopfront :Unit C & D. Price : Rp135,000,000/ unit ( A, B ), Rp190.000.000 /unit ( C ), Rp200.000.000/ unit ( D ). Min Rent : 2 years. Estimation completion : January 2019. Contact owner : +628568901990 / +62818110768.

BALI JOBS AVAILABLE Looking for Director's Assistant at Liga.Tennis Center & Academy

Send in your personal classifieds to: info@indonesiaexpat.biz

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Dengue, An Update

immune only for the variant that you got infected with (there are 4 types).

We see quite a few cases of Dengue nowadays. Dengue is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes. It is very common in Indonesia and with the rainy season going on we expect to see more of it.

In most people the infection is mild and passes in about a week. It can however be serious and life threatening. There's no specific treatment. The main thing is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.

Symptoms Usually develop suddenly four to ten days after being bitten by infected mosquito.

Symptoms can include: • a high temperature (fever) • a headache • pain behind the eyes • muscle and joint pain • feeling sick, vomiting, lack of appetite • a red rash • loss of appetite The symptoms will last a week, although you may feel tired several weeks afterwards.

When to get medical advice If you develop symptoms especially fever. It is important to get a diagnosis. This involves a blood test.

Treatment for dengue There is no specific treatment for dengue. You just treat the symptoms.

Severe dengue

The following can help: • take paracetamol to relieve pain and fever. No ibuprofen, as that can cause bleeding problems with dengue • drink plenty • get rest You need monitoring of your blood. Your white blood cell count will become very low and your platelets or thrombocytes will become low in number. This increases the chance of having a bleeding. Your doctor will ask you to have review every other day or so. The symptoms and monitoring of the blood will last for one week.

How dengue is spread Dengue is spread by infected mosquitoes, usually the Aedes aegypti. They can bite from dawn to dusk. They often live around stagnant water in built-up areas, such as wells, water storage tanks or pots and ponds without fish.

You can get it more than once because you will become

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 worked in several hospitals, occupational health and general practice in the Netherlands and the UK. As a medical professional with international experience,Steven decided to start his own clinic – Good Practice, in Jakarta

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How to prevent dengue You can prevent it by avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes.

• use insect repellent – products containing DEET are most effective. Eucalyptus oil can be used as an alternative.

• wear protective clothing, sleep under a mosquito net – ideally one that has been treated with insecticide

In rare cases it can become very dangerous. Severe dengue is also known as dengue haemorrhagic fever.

Signs of severe dengue can include: • severe abdominal pain.

• a swollen tummy • bleeding gums or bleeding under the skin • vomiting (blood) • cold, clammy skin • difficulty breathing, fast breathing.

• a weak but fast pulse • drowsiness If you have symptoms of severe dengue you should contact your doctor immediately. Testing and monitoring of Dengue can be done by Good Practice. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any health concerns.

Good Practice has registered patients from over 60 countries. Our all English speaking team implements international guidelines. Try us.

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