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PNB ADVERTORIAL The New Work and Stay Permit Procedure for Expatriates: An Update on the Implementation

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INFO FOR EXPATS How to Get a Business Visa in Indonesia

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IMMIGRATION Cypriot and EU Citizenship: Opportunities for Immigration to Europe and The US

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BUSINESS PROFILE Liga Tennis Centre & Academy: Bali's Newest Sports Facility

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SPORTS Stars of the McGettigan's Jakarta International Football League (JIFL)

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TOP 10 Expat Complaints about Indonesia

You will also find some advice within these pages which you will find useful.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Most expats will agree that one of the biggest challenges of living and working in Indonesia is obtaining the right visa. Over the years I have heard many and varied horror stories about people being scammed by fake visa agents and even by fake immigration officers. I have even heard of expats who have spent five years dutifully fulfilling the requirements to obtain a five-year visa, only to find out later that the tax certificates they were given each year were fakes and the tax had not been paid. This meant heavy fines for non-payment of taxes, plus the expats concerned had to start again at zero and complete another five years before they could apply for another five year visa.

Losing money in these scams is one thing, but finding out you have been given the wrong visa can lead to legal problems and deportation which is much worse, especially for those with families and/or business interests in the country. We advise you to always use reputable visa services, always double check anything you are told, and get a second opinion. Ask around and get recommendations from people who have been in the country for a long time.

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The New Work and Stay Permit Procedure for Expatriates: An Update on the Implementation

In March 2018, the president issued Presidential Regulation 20/2018 concerning the use of foreign workers, which marked the start of major changes in the application procedures for work permits (managed by the Ministry of Manpower) and stay permits (managed by Immigration, under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights). The Presidential Regulation was followed by implementing regulations from the Ministry of Manpower and the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. On November 1, 2018, the new work and stay permit application procedures were implemented. Now four months after the implementation date, we will review implementation of the new application procedures.

Application of Work Permits Under the previous procedure, expats could obtain a Foreign Manpower Placement Plan (RPTKA) and Work Permit (IMTA) for maximum one year. The RPTKA specifies the job titles of expats, the number of expats in a company, and the duration of their assignment in Indonesia. The IMTA is issued for each individual foreign worker and specifies the identity of the expat, job title, work locations, sponsor company and validity period.

Under the new procedures the expats’ VTT application fee is prepaid to the Directorate General of Immigration in Indonesia, whereas for the expats’ family members the previous procedure still applies.

Current difficulties faced Currently, only 22 Indonesian embassies have implemented the new VTT application system, and as a result, expats can obtain their VTT only in these 22 embassies, which are located in:

LIST OF EMBASSIES WHICH PROVIDE VTT COLLECTION FOR FOREIGN WORKERS IN INDONESIA

Bangkok Dili Kota Kinabalu Seoul Beijing Guangzhou Kuala Lumpur Singapore Berlin Hongkong

Kuching Songkhla Davao City Jeddah Los Angeles Sydney Den Haag Johor Baru Penang Taipei

Under the new regulation, the Ministry of Manpower allows a validity of the Foreign Manpower Placement Plan (RPTKA) of maximum five years. In the first months since the implementation of the new application procedures the Ministry of Manpower regularly approved RPTKA applications with a validity period of two years. However, since recently the Ministry has reduced the maximum validity period to one year, which is similar to the previous procedure. Since the notification (replacement of IMTA) is also valid for a maximum period of one year and the processing times have also not been shortened, there are currently no substantial changes to the application of expat work permits.

Our understanding is that the number of embassies will increase once more embassies implement the new application system. The family members of expats are still able to apply for their VTT at any of the 133 Indonesian embassies or consulates abroad.

Issuance of Limited Stay Visa (VTT) Previously, expats and their family members were required to pick up their limited stay visa (VTT) in one of the 133 Indonesian embassies or consulates abroad. The expat and family members would pay the VTT application fee at the respective embassy.

Another important point to note is that under the current procedure, it is no longer possible to extend the validity of the telex VTT. Once the VTT telex is issued, the expat must endorse the VTT at the Indonesian embassy within 60 days of the date of issuance. Previously it was possible to extend this period by applying for a new VTT telex.

Issuance of Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) Previously, expats and their family members would need to attend a biometric session at the local immigration office within 30 days of their arrival in Indonesia. After the local immigration had taken their biometrics, they would receive their ITAS stamp in their passport, and Immigration would issue an e-ITAS in the form of PDF. Under new procedures, the expat will receive his/her ITAS upon arrival in Indonesia. The expat’s biometrics are taken at a special counter at the airport, and once completed, the expat will receive an ITAS sticker in his/her passport.

For the family members of the expat, the old procedure still applies. They are thus required to attend a biometric session at the local immigration office in order to receive their ITAS. Current difficulties faced At the moment, the Immigration IT system is not yet stable, which leads to the following problems: 1. Expats are not yet recorded in the system, and therefore the immigration officer at the airport is unable to issue an ITAS on arrival sticker in the passport of the expat. If this occurs, the expatriate will need to apply for his/her ITAS at the local immigration office within 30 days of arrival into Indonesia.

2. Expats obtain the wrong ITAS on arrival sticker. For example, an expat obtains an ITAS sticker which is valid for one month, while the expat applied for a six-month work and stay permit. If this occurs, the ITAS sticker must be revised at the local immigration office.

3. Expats obtain the correct ITAS on arrival sticker, however the e-ITAS is not issued within three days after they have arrived in Indonesia. In such a case the expat will need re-apply for his/her ITAS at the local immigration office within 30 days of the arrival in Indonesia.

4. Expats are only allowed to enter Indonesia through the following airports, Jakarta, Denpasar, Medan and Surabaya.

Any other airport is not equipped to process the ITAS on arrival at the airport.

We therefore advise expats to keep flexible travel dates during the first two weeks in Indonesia, which allows us time to process any ITAS (amendment), in case any of the above problems occur.

For more information, please contact PNB Immigration Law Firm at +62 21-22792254, or email us at info@pnblawfirm.com. Visit our website at www.pnbimmigrationlawfirm.com 6

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Providing The Right Start to Education Kindergarten is an important opportunity for children to make a positive start to education, says ACG School Jakarta VicePrincipal Primary, Jennifer Kesler.

Back at the kindy, parents comment on the individual attention that each child receives from teachers who strive to extend students based on their specific needs.

“It helps them build social skills, confidence and independence and shapes a foundation of literacy and numeracy skills that provide the ideal set-up for the next stages of education,” she explains.

They’re also happy to drop their child off to the warm and inviting kindergarten environment – which has been newly upgraded.

With a curriculum tailored to the school’s littlest learners, ACG School Jakarta kindergarten aims to spark students’ curiosity and natural sense of wonder with a play-based, inquiry-centred learning philosophy. Students’ interests are central to learning, with circle time and small learning stations the main modes of teaching.

From age three, children are exposed to the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, a gentle and ageappropriate introduction to inquiry-based learning.

Specialised and holistic teaching - a strong feature of the primary and secondary schools - also starts at age three, with students gaining exposure to Bahasa Indonesia, swimming, physical education, visual art and music, alongside core subjects.

With almost half of kindergarten students going on to the primary school, this makes the all-important transition to ‘big school’ much easier, Ms Kesler says.

“Playground, climbing frame, sand pit, reading corner, dramatic play area, tables for group work, construction area with blocks, train sets, recycling materials, tricycles, play houses, plants, iPads, projector, art area – we place a lot of emphasis on creating a caring, creative space for our kindergarten children,” Ms Kesler said.

With daily routines in place to make children feel comfortable, songs in the morning and before going home and children’s bright and colorful arts and craft adorning the walls, students are instilled with a positive work ethic and thirst for knowledge, she says.

“It really is the perfect environment to start that love of learning.”

Becoming a Student for a Day is the best way to get a feel for life at our kindergarten. Your child can experience first-hand our welcoming and supportive environment.

Student for a Day runs at any time of the school year – book your child’s place now by emailing us at acgjkt@acgedu.com or calling +62 2978 0200.

“Towards the time they will graduate from kindergarten, we show them where their classes will be for the following year, as well as the canteen and play yard. In the first few weeks of school, Year 1 homeroom teachers spend time getting to know the students, and we take a whole-school approach by having all teachers on duty pay them extra attention to make the transition as seamless as possible.”

Jl Warung Jati Barat (Taman Margasatwa) No 19, Jati Padang, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta 12540 T: +62-21-2978 0200 | E: acgjkt@acgedu.com | W: jakarta.acgedu.com

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Info for Expats

HOW TO GET A BUSINESS VISA IN INDONESIA

BY MAARJA PEHME

Foreign entrepreneurs in Indonesia can apply for a business visa.

What are the precise activities you can engage in?

With a business visa, entrepreneurs can come to Indonesia to conduct business activities and study the market, but employment is not allowed. Applying for a business visa is much easier than for a work permit.

In this article, we describe the conditions a foreign national needs to meet to be eligible for the visa.

Requirements for a Business Visa in Indonesia To receive a business visa in Indonesia with a sponsorship by Emerhub, send us the following information: • Passport copy • Bank statement showing at least US$1,500 (Rp20,930,684.3) on the account (must be a foreign account) • Return tickets showing when you enter into Indonesia and that you leave before 60 days pass • Indonesian embassy where you plan to pick up the visa

How Long Can You Stay in Indonesia with a Business Visa?

Note that receiving a telex takes around 20 business days. Hence, you should book your tickets not earlier than a month after starting the visa process.

A business visa in Indonesia is valid for one year, and it allows a foreigner to stay in Indonesia for up to 60 days per visit. Therefore a business visa is perfect for frequent visitors.

Do you already have a sponsorship? If so, we need copies of all sponsor company incorporation documents and its letterhead.

The visa enables up to 60 days of stay with each arrival. The key benefit is that you can use the same visa unlimited times to arrive in the country. You do not have to extend the business visa at immigration as you would for visa on arrival or the social visa.

Business Visa Sponsorship All business visas must be sponsored by a legal entity registered in Indonesia. Foreign and locally owned companies as well as representative offices can act as sponsor. As mentioned before, this visa forbids any employment. You are not allowed to get paid in Indonesia.

In case you don’t have a local sponsor or do not wish to use them, it is also possible to use Emerhub as a sponsoring company. Get in touch to see if we can sponsor your visa.

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Application Process For the Business Visa in Indonesia First, the sponsor company must submit a visa application online.

Any small mistake means a delay or rejection of the application.

It takes five to 20 working days for Indonesian Immigration to process the invitation and issue a telex. Next step is converting telex to a visa in an Indonesian embassy abroad.

Applying For the Business Visa in an Indonesian Embassy Once you get the telex, you must take it to an Indonesian embassy abroad. If you are already in Indonesia the common embassy locations are Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, but you can choose any Indonesian embassy for this process. Note that you will get your actual visa in the embassy. If you have the approved invitation then there won’t be any reason for the embassy to reject the visa.

The embassy in Singapore will take about three working days to process your visa. It may take longer, for some embassies even ten to 15 business days. Thus, avoid delays and check with the embassy in advance. Start the business visa invitation and application process at least two weeks before the expected arrival to Indonesia.

Nationalities That Cannot Apply for a Business Visa Indonesian immigration does not approve business visa invitations for the following nationalities: • Afghan • Guinean • Israeli • Iraqi • North Korean • Cameroonian • Liberian • Nigerian • Somali Note that having a residence permit or a company in another country won’t ease the process. For example if you have an Afghanistan passport but you’ve been conducting business in Malaysia for years, you still qualify as an Afghan national.

As of 2018 Pakistani Nationals are Eligible for Business Visas Recently Pakistani nationals were taken out of the clearance house list. This means that for the first time in 13 years, Pakistani passport holders are eligible for a business visa given they meet the other requirements.

Ready to start? Visit Emerhub’s business visa page to go ahead with the application. (www.emerhub.com)

IMMIGRATION CYPRIOT AND EU CITIZENSHIP

Opportunities for Immigration to Europe and The US The chance to become an EU citizen is an extremely desirable opportunity, which can be achieved by holding permanent residency in Cyprus for at least seven years, in accordance with legal requirements and fulfilling certain criteria. EU citizens are able to live anywhere within the EU, can access first-class healthcare and are able to pursue education (including scholarships) within the region. It is also beneficial in travelling elsewhere, such as the US where visas are granted to EU citizens with ease.

Those wishing to apply must fulfil some legal requirements.

First and foremost is the purchase of new residential estate at a value of EUR300,000 excluding VAT, which must be accompanied by proof of purchase and contract of the sale. Applicants will also need to provide supporting documentation of their annual income, a fixed deposit into a Cypriot bank account of minimum EUR30,000, and submit copies of their criminal record, marriage and children's birth certificates, and passport (minimum validity two years).

US RESIDENCY Welcome to Los Angeles – the largest city in California and the cultural, financial and commercial centre of Southern California. It is no surprise that the city is one of the most popular settlements for US immigration, with the Mediterranean climate and diverse culture.

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estled amongst the Eastern Mediterranean lies one of the warmest and most beautiful islands in Europe, Cyprus. From the temperate climate to the sweeping natural beauty and landscapes, the island is certainly a desirable location in which to reside. In fact, the country is ranked as the fifth best place in the world to relocate.

Not a local but dreaming of moving and living in Cyprus?

One way for foreigners to gain Cypriot citizenship is by investing in property development through the “Scheme for Naturalisation of Investors in Cyprus by exception.”

The scheme grants full citizenship to those that invest more than EUR2 million in real estate. Given that all application requirements are completed, and necessary financial documents are provided (the process takes approximately three months), you are able to action for citizenship and a Cypriot passport. This is then approved and finalised after holding a residence permit for at least six months.

For details of all requirements visit the Ministry of Interior website at www.moi.gov.cy

Within two months, individuals can obtain permanent residency for both them and their family through a single, secure real estate investment of EUR300,000. The applicant’s spouse, dependent children under 25, and parents are also eligible for permanent residency, which can lead to EU citizenship after seven years of holding residency permits. The permits are valid forever and don’t require renewal, making it an easy process. The only requirement for retaining permanent residency is to visit Cyprus at least once every two years.

Permit holders in Cyprus have access to several advantages.

These include the ability to live freely in Cyprus, the opportunity to own a business or create a Cypriot intermediary company for export trading, and the ability to utilise the country’s favourable tax laws. Cyprus has a low corporation tax rate of just 12.5 percent on net profits, making it an efficient gateway for channelling foreign investments. By invoicing all exports through a Cyprus company and accumulating most profits in Cyprus, permanent residents can benefit from the tax and also from the zero percent tax on dividends.

Under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program, created by the Immigration Act of 1990, foreigners can gain US residency green cards by investing into property or business.

The minimum investment is US$1 million, but for targeted employment areas (TEA), the minimum investment is only US$500,000. There is a requirement that such investments will create at least ten full time jobs for workers in the US. Under this scheme, individuals can eventually become citizens with the right to live and work in the US. The Morrison Hotel is one investment opportunity that has opened up for EB-5 investors. Its historical significance is imbedded with the spirit of Los Angeles Renaissance, dating back to the 1920s when it was first built. The iconic hotel will be restored and renovated, whilst also introducing new upgrades including restaurants, nightlife and entertainment offerings.

The projected tourist population coming into Los Angeles will be at 50 million by 2020, thus the need for more residential spaces and hotels will increase. There are also three prominent demand drivers which support the need for increased development.

The residential development located on the stunning Limassol coast is a unique opportunity open to foreign investment. Besides the central location, near an array of shopping areas, bars and restaurants, residents can take full advantage of the esteemed hotel service and embrace luxurious living. The properties we offer have incorporated sustainability into the 37-floor building design, which utilises daylight, ventilation, shading, and water recycling in order to have minimal impacts on the environment.

Firstly, the LA Convention Center is one of the five largest convention and exhibition centres in the United States.

With government plans to invest heavily in expanding the centre, there will be a need to accommodate more guests for upcoming exhibitions.

The residential property located in Pafos also presents a highly sought-after investment opportunity, focusing on simplistic and sophisticated living. The sustainable development which is built to accentuate and blend with the natural surroundings, is unique and customisable.

Investors can alter designs to suit particular lifestyles, by adding gyms, saunas, guesthouses or wine cellars and select stylish fixtures to create a personal touch.

Thirdly, in 2028 Los Angeles will be hosting the Summer Olympics, meaning that there will be an influx in demand for hotels around that time, particularly as the Staples Center is a main venue.

Secondly, the Microsoft Theatre attracts thousands of spectators each year, being the world’s largest music and performance venue.

For more information regarding these opportunities, head to investinvisa.com or contact seminar@investinvisa.com.

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BUSINESS PROFILE BALI’S NEWEST SPORTS FACILITY

Liga Tennis Centre & Academy

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iga Tennis Centre & Academy (LTCA) will soon be opening a new sports facility in Bali to cater to tennis enthusiasts from all over the world.

Indonesia Expat spoke to Mr. Dmitry Shcherbakov, CEO of LTCA, to talk about the facility and the programs it will offer.

Hi Mr. Shcherbakov, can you please tell us about LTCA? What was the idea behind it?

Hello, Mikaela. Thank you for your time for arranging this interview. I’m sure that this will be interesting for your readers. It began exactly on February 14, 2017, when my friend and I founded a free-of-charge Liga.Tennis app. Liga.Tennis is a community that helps players keep track of their improvement through regular competitive games and puts local players in touch, allowing users to post and share tennisrelated content and follow each other's activities.

The main reason for creating this platform is because there aren’t enough tennis tournaments and competitive games in Bali. I am a strong believer in the idea that one can only improve faster in tennis when getting out of one's comfort zone, which happens when you play matches rather than playing for fun on Sundays, for example.

Shortly after the platform was launched, most of Bali-based amateur tennis players joined us. We have basically created a tennis community for both expats and Indonesians in Bali.

As expected, with the launch of the Liga.

Tennis community, the situation has improved. Tennis lovers are now able to play with each other, communicate through the platform, and so on. However, unfortunately, Liga.Tennis did not solve the problem of tennis infrastructure: we still did not have enough tennis courts, academies, schools, tournaments, etc.

I realised that there are dozens, if not hundreds, of cafes, hotels, villas, and beach clubs opening in Bali every year, but no sports facilities. I believe that Bali is very much in need of a tennis centre and a specialised academy. That’s how I came up with this idea.

When is LTCA opening and where will it be located?

We will have a soft opening on May 3, 2019. We’ll be located at Jl. Bumbak Dauh, Umalas, Bali 80361, Indonesia (on the territory of Dharma Residence).

What special facilities will you have?

We will have several five-star facilities at LTCA: • Six professional ITF standard tennis courts (four indoor courts) • Two classrooms (for mental coaching, etc)

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Individual lessons and packages We will gather all Bali-based best coaches (both locals and foreigners) under the LTCA roof. Individual lesson prices will depend on the coach’s level.

Weekly group lessons Almost everyday we will have regular fun group lessons for all types of tennis lovers.

For example, on Mondays - Ladies Coffee Morning Doubles with coffee, of course, included.

• Tennis cafe and tennis store • Reception, lockers, massage room • Online live video streaming (tennis players will be available to stream their matches live on Liga.Tennis app, save them and watch again) • Integration with online platform Liga.

Tennis (court and lessons bookings, etc) Also, the Launching of Liga.Tennis Sports Hub is scheduled for the end of 2019 or beginning of 2020.

Liga.Tennis Sports Hub will include: • A gym • 25m swimming pool • Two classrooms for group lessons (Zumba, Pilates, etc.)

• Cafeteria, lobby, lockers Therefore, by 2020 we will have a full range of facilities consisting of a high-end tennis centre, fitness centre, and an olympic-size swimming pool.

What programs will you offer?

All programs, descriptions, inclusions and even prices can be found on the programs page on our website.

Junior academy For parents’ convenience, our trusted coaches (not only drivers) will pick up their kids directly from school, so parents can be free all day until they will need to come to the LTCA around 6pm to pick up their kids.

I’m a father who works and I know that it will be a great help.

Court hire We will have very reasonable prices which will be affordable for everyone. Court bookings will be available online and our clients will be able to choose whether to book an indoor court at a prime time (higher fee) or an outdoor court in the morning (lower fee).

ATP / WTA pros training As we know, there is an Australian Open every January in Melbourne. We are confident that world-famous players will choose Bali for their holiday and training stopover before heading to Melbourne. We will be pleased to offer our facilities to them.

It will bring great exposure as well for Bali and Indonesia. Can you imagine if Roger Federer or Rafa Nadal decided to stay here for their tennis holiday?

Tennis holidays and camps As stated on our website, with Bali having more than 330 sunny days a year, the great facilities at the LTCA are situated in the perfect place for a tennis holiday. We offer seasonal summer, Christmas and Easter camps as well as weekend camps all year round. Our programs are available for juniors, adults, and families.

Wheelchair tennis We have equipped two courts with easy wheelchair access. LTCA welcomes and supports tennis players with disabilities from around the world.

“I am a strong believer in the idea that one can only improve faster in tennis when getting out of one's comfort zone, which happens when you play matches rather than playing for fun on Sundays.”

Can you tell us about the Liga.Tennis Community and your activities offcourt?

Liga.Tennis is more than just a tennis centre with facilities, coaches and programs. We are a community of like-minded people who are united by similar values and interests.

So why should we be limited to only playing tennis on the court? That’s why we have decided to introduce our community to fun and exciting off-court activities. Here are just a few examples of what we can do together outside of the tennis court: • Watching live tennis matches • Gatherings/roundtable meetings • Playing other sports, travelling events, and frequent social parties • Engaging in social and charity projects that can help others in Bali Let’s stay united, it will be fun! Download Liga.Tennis app now.

What benefits can people gain from joining the club?

Basically, everything will happen on the Liga.Tennis platform on our LTCA website.

For example, you can sign up for group lessons, events, book courts, play matches, get discounts, news updates, etc. So all our activities will be integrated with LTCA club on Liga.Tennis platform (app).

Before we open, as a member of LTCA club on Liga.Tennis you will be among the first to: • Apply for membership (we will be offering a very limited number of memberships) • Sign up and get an early bird price for our future tournaments, including our inaugural championships • Receive updates about our upcoming events, products and news • Get photo and video reports of how the construction process is going, and much more What types of accommodation will you offer?

We will offer a wide range of accommodation options for clients of any budget and requirements.

However, we will give priority to Dharma Residence accommodations options (located at the site of LTCA): • Private one or two bedroom villas (all with private pool). Prices are very affordable and start from US$120 / villa / night • Tennis training campus which is scheduled to be built in 2020. There will be shared rooms as well as private room options.

What sets LTCA apart from other sports facilities on the island?

First of all, it’s the only fully-equipped tennis centre in Bali. Probably one of the best in Indonesia and maybe in Southeast Asia. Second, it is in the perfect location – in the heart of Bali’s prime area, between Umalas and Canggu. Third, from a tennis point of view, LTCA has ITF-standard facilities in terms of surface, court dimensions, lighting, lockers etc.

However, our goal doesn’t stop with just this facility. We intend to grow the game in Indonesia through scholarships for talented local players, outreach and events in other areas of Indonesia, bringing professionallevel tournaments to Bali, a coaching education program and much more. As you can imagine, our long-term plan will accelerate the growth of the tennis market in Indonesia - the fourth most populous country on the planet. We believe that we can build a great game in Indonesia.

Why should people start playing tennis among other sports?

I think I would need to write a whole book to answer this question completely. As many people know, and based on hundreds of studies, tennis is one of the healthiest sports on the planet (I’m talking about amateur tennis, not professional). There are hundreds of health benefits of tennis which you can look up easily online. I would also say that tennis helps people become better in normal life, outside of the court. Tennis players are better in problem-solving, stresscontrol, and so on.

This is a lifetime sport. In most cases, people who discover tennis end up playing their whole life.

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SPORTS

Stars of the McGettigan’s Jakarta International Football League (JIFL)

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elcome to your monthly insight into the world of the JIFL. We often read of the lifestyle of the superstar soccer players - penthouse suites, fast cars and supermodel girlfriends. And in Jakarta? – with our 90m2 apartment at Puri Casablanca, Toyota Avanza and yes, “Sinetron” girlfriend - the JIFL star is a little different from his peers at Real Madrid or Chelsea.

OK then, we have stats, but the ones who really know are the players (or so they say).

The Man of the Match (MoM), or the best player in each game, is voted for by the opposing team.

Next, five heroes on five MoM each:

This month, we meet some of the privileged, overprotected and over indulged galacticos of the JIFL:

CHRISTIAN ALEJANDRO GONZALES (GLOBAL EXPATS) FIRST, WITH SEVEN MoMS, MAXIME LEMOINE (BUGILS)

JIFL TOP SCORER AT THE MOMENT WITH 22 GOALS - RODRIGO GALLEGO ABAD (BUGILS) Rodrigo is a 27-year-old from Madrid, Spain. His passion, hobby and work are football related – he has been working in the football industry for four years.

Rodrigo started with two years at the Real Madrid Foundation as General Manager in Central America, followed by a move to LaLiga – International Department.

Rodrigo is the LaLiga delegate for the Indonesian market (cool job eh?). Outside of football he loves any kind of sport.

Cycling and swimming are other activities, but another passion is snowboarding (hard to practice around the region indeed).

Aside from sports Rodrigo loves travel and photography.

“Ahh…” I hear you say. “Top Scorer? In other words a glamour boy there just to get the final touch on the ball and take all the glory.

What about the top assists, the creators of those goals?”

Well that honour currently lies with Georg Winters (Global Expats) at 30 assists (and 21 goals). But as Georg got his 15 minutes of fame in December’s “Meet the Captains” he ain’t getting another go!

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Originally from Bretagne, France, he arrived in Indonesia in October 2017, transferred from EY Paris to EY Jakarta, looking forward to a new life and experiences.

Maxime loves life in Indonesia, enjoying soccer both with Bugils and futsal. He really likes the atmosphere at Bugils as everyone is very friendly and it’s more than just a football team. Apart from football he practices capoeira (perhaps Brazil is the next destination?) every week, and whenever he can he likes to surf – and for that Indonesia is paradise! Maxime also enjoys music and is planning to organise a music festival in Indonesia with several local and international bands (partners are welcome by the way). The project is still at an early stage but Maxime is fully committed to the idea of a festival.

IN SECOND PLACE, WITH SIX MoM AWARDS, OJUKWU FRANCIS (LA VERA SPARTANS) Francis is from Nigeria and is a qualified plumbing engineer. He previously worked for Lambert in the Lagos State Afren site. He is an ex professional player and played for a number of clubs including Pillar of Grace in Lagos State. Francis currently lives in BSD, Tangerang.

Christian is from Los Angeles, Chile. He is a former professional player who played with a number of clubs including Huachpito, Malleco Unido and Everton (yep) de Vina Del Mar (see photo). Following a great career in Chile, in 2003 Christian moved to Indonesia, playing again for a number of clubs including Semen Padang, PSMS Medan and Pelita Jaya. After a spell playing in Thailand, he returned to Indonesia where he is now enjoying life, good whisky, and football.

ITTO TERAMOTO (JAPAN)

Teramoto-san is 25 years old and mainly plays as attacker for team Japan and now he is the one of the essential players in the team. He is the goal-getter with strong physical skills. Based on his experience in Japan, he operates a gym and works as a personal trainer in Jakarta and Karawang.

He trains in the gym every day and you can witness the results of the training in his appearance and play. If you wish to improve your body and fitness, you can join the gym operated by him (you may get discount if you are a member of JIFL).

JIM GOUDIE (DO IT UNITED)

Jim hails from Scotland (but is half Malaysian) and is the captain and playmaker (in the Pirlo mould) for Do It United. He has worked in the oil and gas industry in accounting and finance in West Africa and Houston, Texas before heading to Indonesia and Thailand to work in finance. He has also lived in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. He recently left Indonesia after four years of working in Jakarta to work for the e-commerce fashion company Zalora in Singapore as Finance Senior Manager. Apart from playing a lot of football, Jim enjoys travelling with his beautiful Indonesian fiancée, hitting the gym, watching football, drinking with friends (naturally as a Scotsman!) reading the odd book, eating exotic food and flying back to Indonesia to play for the mighty Do It United!

FELIX CAMARA (LIONS) Founeke Sy (Felix) was born in Mali on July 21, 1986. He played as a professional footballer in Mali before moving to play in

Iran and UAE. Felix moved to Indonesia in 2018 where he joined the Lions and became an instant hit, due to an uncanny knack for scoring goals and his refusal to drink before a match but a determination to drink as much as he can afterwards. Felix lives in central Jakarta where he does football coaching. His favourite player when he was younger was Frederic Kanoute, and his favourite Indonesian food is nasi goreng.

So, we met the giants among men, but don’t worry; for all of us journeymen players we will run a feature on the less glittering end of the JIFL very soon.

On a sadder note, JIFL lost two of its own in recent times;

Everyone connected with JIFL sends their condolences to the families of both Romain and Mohammed.

I am sure I speak for all JIFL players when I say it was a privilege to have known you both.

As for the McGettigan’s JIFL, with Leg 2 underway, long time leaders Japan faltered slightly with a 2-3 defeat by the newly youthful JIS and defeat by the Lions. This allowed Nomads and Global Expats, (who recently shared the points in a 4-4- draw) and both in great form, to pile on the pressure.

ROMAIN PETITPIERRE, FORMER CAPTAIN OF MOLLY MALONE’S www.forevermissed.com/roms/#about

And still in the mix are JIS, Lions and Bugils. As we go to print, Nomads are leading but it really is game on for the JIFL 2019 title. La Vera Spartans and German Plus prop up the “also rans,” but Germans, with a sudden and rather East German/ DDR like infusion of youth, look like a team to be reckoned with. Still all to play for and a great league to be part of.

The Geodis JIFL Cup is getting to the business end with Japan and German Plus lining up in one semi final. The other semi final will be between Nomads and the winners of Cameroon vs Bugils.

If you want to join JIFL you can contact any of the JIFL teams via www. jifleague.com, our Facebook page or the JIFL Committee: Phil on 0815 1302 5166, Roberto on 0858 8182 0828 or Laurent on 0811 1975 662.

MOHAMMED ALI DRAME Former centre midfielder for Do It United

See you on the pitch!

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Top 10 Expat Complaints about Indonesia Do you agree with our list? Are these legitimate complaints or just first-world whining?

FATALISM & SUPERSTITION CORRUPTION & INEFFICIENCY

BLOCKED FOOTPATHS

Obtaining a seemingly simple permit can become a nightmare if you don’t employ an agent to grease the wheels.

I have sat in a government office, at the end of my tether, pleading with an official to process a form. His solution? He clapped his hands for an agent to appear. The agent took me aside and requested a significant bribe to solve the problem.

A friend of mine lost his job with a multinational company in Indonesia because he tried to stop the payment of bribes to crooked authorities. A colleague kept failing his driving license test until he agreed to use the services of an agent.

On a larger scale, if your business wants to win tenders or sales contracts, you might lose out to rivals willing to pay backhanders. Customs administration is another problem, with inconsistent fees being imposed on imports.

Sidewalks are for pedestrians. That’s the law. It’s illegal for pedestrians to walk on roads. The unfortunate reality is that pedestrians in Jakarta and other Indonesian cities and towns are often forced onto the roads because pavements are blocked by illegally parked cars and motorcycles, as well as vendors and mobile restaurants. Also, motorcyclists frequently ride on footpaths. At least 21 percent of the approximately 31,000 people killed annually in traffic accidents in Indonesia are pedestrians. It seems that expensive cars are more important than the lives of mere pedestrians.

Solution: Choose your battles carefully. Never lose

your cool. Always have every piece of paperwork you could possibly be asked for. If that means producing two signed photocopies of the Family Card of your company’s finance director, then so be it. And when the obstacles seem insurmountable, either have some influential friends or change your tactics.

Using a zebra crossing in Indonesia is fraught with danger because many motorists tend not to bother slowing down, let alone stopping for pedestrians. Such crossings are usually only safe when there are guards present to stop the traffic.

Even on Jakarta’s main thoroughfare Jalan Sudirman, where traffic lights and zebra crossings were recently installed alongside busway shelters, some motorists astill run red lights, heedless of pedestrians.

Solution: None. Don’t risk dying over this one. Kicking or thumping an illegally passing car is also not recommended, as it can prompt a pea-brained car owner to emerge furiously from the backseat. You could try filming violations and uploading them to YouTube or showing them to police, but would anyone care?

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Solution: If asked your opinion on matters of life and death, always be prepared to offer a polite scientific explanation; and ensure you encourage any staff to heed health and safety standards, rather than trusting fate.

Solution: Stomping angrily over the bonnets (hoods) of illegally parked cars is not recommended. Neither is kicking over illegally parked motorbikes, even if you’re wearing steel-capped boots. Instead, you could gently point out to errant motorists they are breaking the law, and let them know that about 6,300 pedestrians, including children, are killed annually in Indonesia. Politely ask if they want more children to die because of their selfishness. Or try filming infringements, then report them to police or neighbourhood and see how they respond.

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Someone dies in a motorbike accident because they weren’t wearing a helmet, but their death was fate. A plane crashes because of poor maintenance or smoke haze from illegally lit forest fires, but this was just inevitable fate. It can be maddening to hear that illness or failure in business is caused by malevolent spirits or that a building is haunted.

Some foreigners feel there is a lack of critical thinking in Indonesian schools, which instead encourage rote learning.

QUEUE-JUMPING You’re waiting patiently in line at a minimart to purchase a non-alcoholic beverage and a pathetic loaf of bread, when a man enters, strides to the front of the line and brusquely demands a packet of cigarettes and mobile phone credit.

If you’re lucky, the cashier will say, “Pak, silahkan antri disebelah sana [Sir, please queue over there].” But more often than not, the queue-jumper gets served first. Also, sometimes a shopper approaches the checkout, plonks down a few items in front of you and the cashier, and then walks away to look for more items.

Solutions: Politely inform the queue-jumper and the

cashier, “Ada sistem antrian [There’s a queuing system].”

If someone dumps a few products on the counter in front of you, then insist on purchasing those products yourself. Feign stupidity or absent-mindedness if challenged.

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

WINE PRICES & NO BEER AT MINIMARTS Wine prices in Indonesia are horrendously expensive. Duty on imported wine is 90 percent of market price, plus 10 percent value-added tax. There’s also an annual quota on wine imports (about 500,000 cases, each of nine litres).

Duty on imported spirits is even higher at 150 percent. This means that most of the wine and spirits sold in Indonesia enter through a tightly controlled black market, and some enters through diplomatic channels. Adding to the woes of expatriate inebriates, sales of beer in minimarts across the country (except in Hindu-majority Bali) were banned in 2015. Also, beer has been banned from sale at supermarkets in some provinces, such as West Java.

Solutions: Give up wine and rediscover how to socialise POLLUTION & NOISE You could be forgiven for thinking that littering is mandatory, given the vast swathes of rubbish across Indonesia. Travelling to a remote village or island, only to be confronted by a sea of instant noodle wrappers and shampoo sachets, is not a pleasure. Then there’s the ritual burning of trash, although this practice has been banned in some urban areas. Noise pollution is another problem. Morons driving cars or motorbikes with illegally modified exhausts think such antisocial behaviour is cool.

Loudspeakers and building sites can also contribute to hearing impairment.

without alcohol. Alternatively, several bars and restaurants offer “free-flow” sessions of wine for three to four hours, with prices ranging from Rp280,000 to Rp380,000. Don’t risk drinking local spirits unless you want to shorten your lifespan. If you live in a beer-free zone, you should still be able to find a wholesaler, offering beer by the crate at a rate much cheaper than most bars.

Solutions: The worst thing you can do is assimilate with

the locals by thinking, “there’s no bin and everyone else litters, so I’ll just throw my rubbish here too.” Try to set an example by picking up trash. Stop buying plastic-wrapped, single-serve items, such as premixed coffee sachets, bottled water and mini-size snack foods. Try consuming fruit and carrying your own water in a refillable bottle. Support efforts such as Clean Up Jakarta Day. If your neighbour has just purchased an excessively noisy motorbike and enjoys revving it on weekends, politely ask him to modify the exhaust. And should you feel deafened by the volume of loudspeakers from houses of worship, don’t ever be confrontational. A friendly, respectful, diplomatic chat with a local religious leader might result in speakers being turned down, whereas aggressive action could result in blasphemy charges and even jail.

HELLO MISS/MISTER & BULE/ BELI APA?

A perennial complaint. A cheery shout of “hello mister” or “hello miss” – often carelessly flung about as gender-neutral terms – is nothing more than a friendly greeting. Yes, it can be tiresome to hear “hello mister” a dozen times a day from complete strangers, but don’t take offense where it’s not intended. Often, it’s just children who are happy to see and interact with a foreigner. It doesn’t hurt to respond with a

smile or a nod. As for being called a “bule” (literally albino, but more along the lines of “whitey”), some foreigners feel it’s an offensive, racist slur. You’re in the supermarket and you overhear a woman telling her friend, “Lihat, ada bule [Look, there’s a whitey].” This isn’t aggressive racism – just someone surprised to see a white face. Some Westerners embrace the term and refer to themselves as bule. Then there’s the phenomena of walking past someone with a shopping bag and being asked “Hello mister, beli apa [what have you bought]?” Your natural reaction might be, “None of your damn business.” But you’re missing the point. It’s considered impolite not to acknowledge someone walking past and make small talk. Some long-term foreign residents also abhor the term “expat”, feeling it has colonial connotations.

Solutions: If being called “mister” or “miss” bugs you,

then smile and let the person know your name. Consider chatting with them about some non-sensitive topic, such as the price of beef. You can also politely let people know you the term bule is considered impolite.

ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION

INTOLERANCE

“You European and Australian neo-colonials have already destroyed your own forests, so how dare you tell us to stop destroying ours! Besides, everyone knows that palm oil is lifting millions of Indonesians out of poverty!” So goes the refrain of the palm oil lobby, which would like you to think the industry is controlled by small-holders, whereas it is actually dominated by conglomerates. Conservation groups say some of these companies were proven to have paid bribes for land, used police and military to force traditional forestdwellers off their land, and failed to pay fines for starting devastating forest fires. Biodiversity is going up in smoke, farmland for future generations is being sacrificed for palm oil profits, endangered animals are being pushed toward extinction – but is it really a foreigner’s business to tell Indonesia how to manage its land?

In recent years, a few Indonesian politicians have become adept at blaming the nation’s problems on minorities: gays, religious minorities, ethnic Chinese and foreigners.

Communists, despite being annihilated from Indonesia in the 1960s, are also cited as a lurking threat. Playing the religion, race and homophobia cards is symptomatic of demagogic conservatism.

Solution: Rather than engaging in aggressive criticism

or wading into matters that aren’t your business, the best you can do is to support any worthy local environment organisations and ensure your own household or company supports ethical environmental decisions.

Solution: Indonesians are among the friendliest people on the planet, so individual relationships can usually thrive, no matter which direction the political climate blows. If you’re personally facing intolerance, stay calm and walk away from any trouble. Don’t add to the climate of discrimination. Friendly diplomacy generally prevails over disrespectful bluntness.

Dishonourable mentions: Hospitals and healthcare, lack of lift etiquette, traffic, holes in pavements, floods. What else have we missed?

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ANNOUNCEMENTS The Sultan Hotel & Residence Throws a Party For Long-Term Guests JAKARTA One hundred long-term guests of The Residence (serviced apartment) gathered at Kudus Hall at The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta on Saturday, February 16 to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year. Along with the longterm guests, Chinese corporate clients were also invited to enjoy the party.

Bali International Indigenous Film Festival (May 10 –12, 2019) BALI Bringing together filmmakers from all over the world, the second Bali International Indigenous Film Festival opens at Njana Tilem Museum, Mas, Ubud, on May 10 with an indigenous blessing ceremony and honouring of the ancestors followed by an indigenous traditional dance, three documentary films and Q&A with the directors. With seating for up to 500 people amongst spacious gardens, grab a drink, mix and mingle with directors and enjoy an exquisite dining experience. Get ready for the weekend and two days of 32 film screenings hosted at the very comfortable Paradiso, Ubud. Twelve film directors will be in attendance over the three-day festival with documentary film screenings from 12 different countries. The theme “Stories that Matter” covers a variety of topics including indigenous wisdom, connection with nature, solution-focused alternatives, land rights issues, success stories, forest preservation, and the use of technology to support indigenous interests. Mark your calendar now. There is limited seating (120) at Paradiso and last year’s festival opening night was a sellout with many sessions sold out. Take advantage of the early bird option.

On sale now until all tickets are sold.

WHEN: May 10 – Opening night Njana Tilem Museum, Mas, Ubud 5 pm – 11 pm May 11, 12 – Paradiso, Ubud 10am – 11pm COST: Early bird tickets US$65 for all three days.

VIP, day passes and other options available.

BOOKINGS: www.townscript.com/e/indigenous-filmfestival-2019 WEBSITE: www.indigenousfilmfestbi.com FILM SUBMISSION: For film directors, submissions are being accepted until March 01. Submitted via the submission form on website to emmanuela. shinta@gmail.com and davidmetcalf312@ gmail.com 16

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Guests partied from day to night and enjoyed an elegant evening under a beautifully-crafted ceiling inspired by Kudus city, Central Java. Guests enjoyed a lion dance and Chinese music performances. To make the party even merrier, the Executive Sous Chef, Eric Kusnadi presented a delicious array of Chinese cuisines such as Yee - Shang, Fried Noodle and Vegetable Saute.

The signature dish Nasi Goreng Kampung (Traditional Fried Rice served with Chicken Satay, Fried Chicken, Fried Shrimp, Crackers and pickles) was served as well, and a sweet yet tempting dessert corner with Valentine’s decorations was set up.

This successful event was supported by Utomo Corp, which has Antony Morato, IMAC shoes and Eden Park Paris brands under its belt.

Binus School Serpong Students Share Knowledge to SMP Al-Hasaniyah and Falatehan Adopt A School Program JAKARTA As an embodiment of Binus School Serpong’s commitment to Community Development, the school’s students shared their skills and knowledge with SMP Al-Hasaniyah and Falatehan.

As part of their Adopt A School program, this year, the “studentteacher” team from Binus School Serpong was able to teach 90 students. Adopt a School is a social program carried out by the Student Council and Binus School Serpong Learning Resources Centre Department. This year, the selected schools were SMP Al-Hasaniyah and SMP Falatehan.

A total of 13 students from Binus School Serpong learned the subjects in advance by digging into SMP Al-Hasaniyah and Falatehan’s materials as well as their own. The subjects they taught were English and Mathematics. Teachers from Binus School Serpong also shared their experience and knowledge with the teachers from SMP Al-Hasaniyah and Falatehan.

"As one of the student-teachers, I felt very lucky to be able to participate in this event. Being able to make friends and teach gives me a rewarding feeling, especially seeing other student-

Bali’s leading Steakhouse takes Premium Steak to the next level

teachers who were also very enthusiastic to share. We ourselves learned a lot from this different environment. Overall, I think Adopt A School can teach what the books cannot.” Commented Aubrey Emelia Pratama, one of the volunteers in the program.

This teaching activity is conducted to maintain a good relationship between the schools. Binus School Serpong hopes that students from both schools will be able to understand certain subjects better after being taught by friends of their age, and are inspired to carry out knowledge-sharing activities with other people in need.

BALI South Kuta’s famous Henry’s Grill & Bar has teamed up with Bali’s leading steak chef, Danny Chaney, taking premium dry-aged firegrilled steak to the next level.

Bringing 19 years of experience, Chef Daniel H. Chaney has sourced some of the US and Australia’s finest imported beef, paired with locally grown produce and all matched with Henry’s signature drinks.

“It’s got to be great. We are aiming for a simple but elegant combination of the best of imported beef and our local Bali grower’s quality produce.

Our steak seasonings are made from my personal blend of spices, adding texture and lifting the profile of our meat. Even our salt is locally sourced from near Keramas Beach” says Chef Danny.

Henry’s will celebrate its first birthday in March, and Chef Danny and his team will be celebrating in style with a month of half price dining.

“What better way to get our great customers to reunite with Henry’s and test out the new menu” says Chef Danny.

Aside from the famous dry-aged beef, the Henry’s updated menu takes diners to a whole new level. Crab Cake, Tuna Ceviche and specialist Wagyu Beef to Australian Blue Mussels complement the dining experience. Dessert lovers are catered for with the addition of Raspberry Sorbet and Rum Caramel Ice Cream as some of the newcomers on the menu.

Henry’s Grill & Bar is located adjacent to Lippo Mall and the new Aryaduta Bali Hotel, on Jl Kartika Plaza in Kuta.

Sensatia Botanicals Opens Its Third Jakarta Store at Pondok Indah Mall I pregnancy-safe products. Highly trained beauty consultants are dedicated for skincare and body care recommendations as well as tailored consultations focusing on each individual’s unique skin concern.

Visitors are also welcome to explore the range of products on offer by the provided demonstration sink.

Sensatia Botanicals opened its first location in Ubud, Bali, in 2014, and has since grown to 15 stores nationwide. It plans to open two new stores in Bali by the first quarter of 2019.

BALI Sensatia Botanicals has opened another outlet in South Jakarta at Pondok Indah Mall I, furthering their reach of customers in the area. The new store is the company’s third location in the greater Jakarta area showing expansion of its brick-and-mortar presence nationwide.

The outlet boasts mid-century modern design housing more than 150 natural products ranging from skincare to personal care. Well-known for the all-natural products, the selections are cruelty-free with a selection of vegan-friendly and

“Jakarta, with the population of more than 10 million people has great growth potential in the cosmetics industry and we are so excited to be a part of this,” said Michael Lorenti Jr., Managing Director of Sensatia Botanicals. “We expect that this opening will accelerate the awareness of our brand in the community.”

The new outlet is located at Pondok Indah Mall I, First Floor, Unit 124C, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, South Jakarta. Opening year-round, it welcomes visitors starting from 10 am to 10 pm local time.

For more information about Sensatia Botanicals, please visit www.sensatia.com.

INDONESIA EXPAT MIXER FEBRUARY

Love is in the Air

The two-hour event was held on February 20, 2019 with a special theme: Valentine’s Day. In collaboration with Zola Yoana, the only certified matchmaker in Indonesia and the founder and CEO of Heart Inc, this month’s event was special. The colour of the name tags differentiated the single and non-single people at the event, and the game “Truth or Dare” was played.

Guests who dropped their business card into the fishbowl had the chance to win one of the five prizes. The prizes on offer were three vouchers for a one night stay at Saranam Resort located in Ubud, Bali for two people each, and two vouchers for one free hour at Houbii Adventure Park.

The grand prize was a matchmaking package worth US$2,500 from Heart Inc. In order to win the grand prize, participants had to upload a picture of the event to Instagram with the hashtags #indonesiaexpat and #indonesiaexpatmixer.

At 8.55pm, the prize winners were announced, with guest Deniz taking home the matchmaking package service from Heart Inc. The mixer wrapped up at 9pm, though most of the guests stayed well beyond that, chatting, socialising, and enjoying the live band that B.A.T.S. provided.

As lit as the first Indonesia Expat Mixer, the second event was a huge success. Indonesians and expats gathered at B.A.T.S. bar at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a total of 120 guests in attendance.

Starting at 7pm, guests were provided with free and unlimited beer – graciously sponsored by Bintang, along with wine and selected light finger foods.

“I think it was just what I expected. Although we had to limit the number of guests because more people actually wanted to come”, said Destania from Indonesia Expat.

For future events, Indonesia Expat will be introducing different themes such as property and education.

Next month’s mixer will be held on the March 20th with more details to be announced soon. Follow @ IndonesiaExpatMixer on Instagram and Facebook to get the latest updates.

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EVENTS JAKARTA Networking

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.

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

Facebook @indofest or view www.indo-fest.com for further details.

Humperdinck’s tour will take place on Wednesday, March 13th, 2019, 8pm at the DoubleTree

by Hilton Hotel. The personal setting will offer Engelbert’s fans an intimate immersion in his powerful voice and soulful performance. To help concert goers relive the hits, the Makara Ballroom will be illuminated with special lighting and a surround sound system. For tickets, visit www.id.bookmyshow.com.

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including 'Younger', 'Don't Tell Me', and 'Dazed & Confused', off his debut EP 'Ready'. This year, Ruel is set to bring his Ready Tour to Jakarta for a special one -night- only performance you can't miss out on! Tickets are priced at Rp450,000 each and are available for purchase via online at www.ismaya.com/ tickets and via offline at all Pizza e Birra outlets in Jakarta and Bandung. Price excludes 15 percent government tax.

Music

Exhibition

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 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

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.

Ruel “Ready Tour 2019” Live in Jakarta 27 March 2019

Engelbert Humperdinck Live in Jakarta 13 March 2019 Titled The Angel on My Shoulder, the Jakarta leg of Engelbert

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For the first time ever, Australian singing sensation Ruel is set to perform in Indonesia, bringing his Ready Tour 2019 to Soehanna Hall, Jakarta on 27 March. At the age of just 16 years old, Ruel has caught the world's attention with his enigmatic soulful voice through his Gold-certified singles

Indonesia Outdoor Festival 7 – 10 March 2019 Indonesia’s very own exhibition on travel experiences returns to Jakarta on 7-10 March at JCC Senayan. With the latest trends of adventure stuff, this is your chance to get together with buyers and sellers of outdoor adventure products and services and travel experts from around the world. Being the nation’s largest interactive outdoor and environmental education show the exhibition offers a wide range of segments such as adventure product launching, talk show, coaching clinic, music and cultural performance, adventure playground, wall climbing, zlag board, archery trail bike demo.

To attract more visitors, this year’s show will be promoting a diverse range of products for land and sea adventures, flight tickets, tourism boards, national parks, trip and trekking organisers and government tourism services. Mark your calendars and stay tuned on Instagram @indofestofficial and

a bang. Hit those new year goals with a variety of run and triathlon categories, including the new Super League Enduro Triathlon, where you complete a 250m Swim, 10km Bike, and 2.5km Run. Early bird slots are running out fast – Sign up now!

Registration ends on March 10.

For more info and to register, visit www.superleaguetriathlon.com/ events/bali

The Ultimate 101 Travelsketch Bali 1 – 3 March 2019 In 2017 PHM Hospitality initiated the first 1O1 Travel Sketch event in Indonesia, paving the way for a movement for individuals and local communities to channel their love for travel, architecture, food and adventure through sketches.

The 1O1 Travel Sketch is a series of sketching opportunities designed to raise awareness of what each designated city can offer. To start 2019, Bali has been chosen to host the first 1O1 TravelSketch international sketching event. Bali has been regarded as one of the worldly famous and fascinating islands among 17,000 of Indonesia’s islands. It is continuously ranked as one of the world’s top travel destinations, due to its ability to offer a holistic experience, from natural attractions, to culture, architecture, spiritual, adventure, and culinary seekers. They have designed an unforgettable and exciting three - day intensive TravelSketch journey specially for you sketc h lovers. A re you ready? Stay put for more information and registration. Visit www.101travelsketch.com

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.

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 7,0 0 0 at tendees 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.

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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 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 International Indigenous Film Festival 10 – 12 May 2019 Bringing together filmmakers from all over the world, the second Bali International Indigenous Film Festival will open at Njana Tilem Museum, Mas, Ubud, on May 10. Grab a drink, mix and mingle with directors and enjoy an exquisite dining experience. Get ready for the weekend and two days of 32 film screenings hosted at the very comfortable Paradiso, Ubud. 12 film directors will be in attendance over the three-day festival with documentary film screenings from 12 different countries. Mark your calendars and take advantage of the early bird option. On sale now until all tickets are sold. For tickets go to www.townscript.com/e/ indigenous-film-festival-2019

YOGYAKARTA 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 Super League Triathlon Bali 23 – 24 March 2019 Looking for a new challenge in 2019? Age Group registrations for the @GoodLifeBCA Super League Triathlon Bali are now open! Held at the stunning Ayodya Resort Bali, Nusa Dua, we welcome athletes of all abilities to a festival of triathlon, live entertainment, and pro racing – with a fireworks display to end the weekend with

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

Music 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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EXPAT ADVERTISER JAKARTA JOBS AVAILABLE

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

If you believe this is the job for you, please send a cover letter and CV to info@ indonesiaexpat.biz. Due to t h e h i g h d e m a n d o f applicants, only candidates who will reach interview stage will be contacted.

Looking for math teacher in Jakarta Selatan? Please contact me for a free trial lesson : Pipit + 6 2 8 7 7 8 2 0 12 6 2 0 . E m a i l : backupmail.safitri@gmail.com 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

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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 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 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

SERVICES

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

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 Pest control, if you need someone to do pest control by profesional stuff for your house/apartment/ 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.

Phone Number: +6281906324901 Email: yuniiraning1977@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.

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

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.

Highly Professional Music Teachers – I met Ibu Rosa and Ibu Karina, both are highly experienced piano teachers, through Ensiklomusika Music School. I would like to add a few words on their skills to teach children – extremely patient, accommodating and always positive in her approach to ensure that kids are enthusiastic to the entire learning process.

My two kids (aged 10 & 5) have thoroughly enjoyed the lessons delivered by Ensiklomusika Music School. They are very skilled in understanding the mood of children and varies their lesson plans to motivate children. Their English skills are ver y good and they are easy going with kids. Highly recommended. 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

Car polish Salon Home services, make your car clean & glossy, price starting 700K please call / WA : +6281292568213.

AUTOMOTIVES

Toyota Innova Car for Sale. Manual transmission. Manufactured in 2011.

Engine capacity 2 liter, Ecellent condition anf fully serviced. Tax paid until October 2019. Silver metallic colour. Mileage: 55,000 km. Selling price Rp160 million. Contact via WA: +6281314 6 976 4 3 or email wpdedden@gmail.com

Nissan X-Trail 2.5 ST A/ T for Sale.

Production Year: 2006. Mileage: 148,000km. Transmission: Automatic.

Engine: 2.5 petrol, 170HP. Color: Black Metallic. Price: EUR4,750 (Negotiable/ Best Offer) Tax Estimation: Rp48,406,060. For non diplomatic mission or duty free privileged buyers, C-Form is required (Proof of Tax Payment issued by the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, Indonesian Ministry of Finance). For more info please contact: +628118255432.

PROPERTY 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

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

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6 March 2019

BANDUNG

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) 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.

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.

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

FOR SALE 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

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,

BLUEAIR Air Purifier Smokestop Filter 680i. For a 72m2 space, with HEPA filter and internal air quality monitor, very effective, with wheels so easy to move around. Please see for specifications. Bought end November 2017 – warranty for five years (three years and 10 months left). Asking price IDR 10.5 mln or equivalent. If interested please contact +6281288181619.

Pondok Indah Golf share membership for rent. Contact: Mrs. Deng Falcon. Email: dengfalcon77@gmail.com

PROPERTY

B l u e P u r e 2 11 A i r P u r i f i e r (Combination Filter). For a 50 m2 space, it cleans the air quickly and it’s very quiet. Bought end February 2018, still over a year of warranty is left. Asking price IDR 4 mln or equivalent. If interested please contact +6281288181619.

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

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

BALI JOBS AVAILABLE

Crosstrainer for sale. Kettler Rivo M Elliptical Cross Trainer, 4 years old and in very good condition.

For asking price: IDR 4.5 million.

If interested please c ont ac t +6281288181619.

Kids to high-school desk and chair for sale. Moll Desk, original made in Germany (adjustable height of desk and chair, standing or sitting, angled). Gently used desk, swivel chair, and additional modules: extra 1/4 top, drawers and mobi-light.

If interested and photos, pls WA: +62816911230.

HOUSEHOLD STAFF 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 +628211 4745514. Email address: jtopsfield@fairfaxmedia.com.au Ibu Retno has been with us for past two years helping me with household and taking care of our three year old son. She exceeded our expectations in every way possible. She does household tasks quickly and efficiently. She is never idling, always finding something to do! It will be very sad to leave her behind. Hope she will be able to find a great family! She is available from 11 March. Please contact me for reference (jyp1216@ hotmail.com) or WA ibu directly at +6281315742960.

Ibu Siti has worked for us as a parttime maid/cleaner for several years and was first recommended by my colleagues. She is very thorough with cleaning, washing and ironing, flexible with tasks and schedule whenever necessary. She doesn’t speak much English but this has never been a problem – she can take direction, and understand written notes or WhatsApp messages in English. We are leaving Indonesia, therefore she would be available from 1 March. If you need more information, please contact me at inagia@gmail.com or contact Ibu Siti directly at Phone/WhatsApp, +6281211647603.

The Bali fab dive center, PADI diving, based in Amed, NorthEast of Bali, is looking for a general manager speaking minimum French and English. We are looking for a motivated person, a worker with excellent skills. The person is responsible for managing the diving center, guest house and Indonesian and western staff, customer and sales, marketing and business development in connection with the director. Knowing how to fix diving equipment is a great +. Mainly management work, very little work as an instructor. Fixed Salary + Premium on objective, Indonesian work permit provided by the center, function apartment located in the diving. Experience in mandatory diving center management and experience in the hotel is great.

Knowing driving left and holding an international permit is mandatory.

C ont ac t us by em ail onl y at balifabdive@gmail.com

PROPERTY

Wonderful Sanur Bali Villa for sale. Two large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms (master with walk-in closet), office, large living space, large western style kitchen, staff kitchen and quarters, large pool and bale. Five minutes from Sanur Beach, ten minutes from the international school. Expat designed, built and owned since new. Lease 18 years renewable.

US $ 28 0,0 0 0 nego. najwag @ hotmail.com +62816572861.

YOGYAKARTA PROPERTY Land 2,120m2 for sale Rp1.5 million per metre (certificated), location Parangtritis Beach (Special Area of Yogyakarta), great view Indian Ocean surrounded by lush green tropical hills and chalk cliffs ( hang/ paragliding) only 30 min.from centre of Yogyakarta and 30 min from new build international airport).

Contact for further information +6281904098498 or “Moesson antik”+6281931233213.

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

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Some Words on Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is a very common cancer in men. It usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs of serious illness for many years. Almost 25 Percent of all men will get prostate cancer but only Seven Percent will actually die from this type of cancer.

Causes of prostate cancer?

The causes are unknown. The chances of developing prostate cancer increase as you get older. Most cases develop in men aged 50 or older. It is more common in men of African-Caribbean or African descent, and less common in Asian men.

Men with family affected by prostate cancer have an increased risk. Obesity is also considered an increased risk.

What are symptoms of prostate cancer?

Usually symptoms do not appear until the prostate is large enough to affect the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the penis (this is called the urethra).

• Increasing need to pee • A need to strain when peeing • A feeling that the bladder is not fully empty These symptoms should be discussed with a trusted medical practitioner. They do not mean you have prostate cancer. The symptoms can also be caused by something else, like prostate enlargement.

What is the prostate?

The prostate is a small gland in men. It's located between the penis and the bladder, and it surrounds the urethra.

The prostate produces fluid that creates semen when mixed with the sperm which is produced by the testicles.

What sort of tests are there for prostate cancer?

All the tests have benefits and risks that should be discussed with your trusted doctor.

• Blood test • Physical examination of the prostate • MRI scan • Biopsy

PSA testing The blood test is called PSA test. It is a tumour marker which may help detect prostate cancer.

The PSA blood test is not specific to prostate cancer. The PSA level can also be raised by other, non-cancerous conditions. A raised PSA level also can't tell if it is a lifethreatening prostate cancer or not.

If your PSA level is raised you may be offered further tests.

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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Treatment of prostate cancer For many men treatment is not immediately necessary.

Your doctor may suggest either "watchful waiting" or "active surveillance" if the cancer is at an early stage or if you do not have any major symptoms. It also depends on your age and overall health.

Treatments include: • surgically removing the prostate • radiotherapy If the cancer has spread to other parts of the body and can't be cured, then treatment is focused on prolonging life and relieving symptoms.

All treatment options can have significant side effects, like erectile disorders or urinary symptoms.

Some hospitals may offer newer treatments as an alternative to surgery, radiotherapy or hormone therapy. The long-term effectiveness of new treatments (high intensity focused ultrasound or cryotherapy ) is not known yet.

Living with prostate cancer Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly, you can live for many years without symptoms or needing treatment.

It can affect your life and you may have side effects of treatment. The diagnosis of cancer can make you anxious or depressed. You may find it beneficial to talk about it with your family, friends, or family doctor. Any further questions?

Good Practice can help you and provide you tests.

GOOD PRACTICE has registered patients from over 60 countries. Our all-English-speaking team implements international guidelines. Try us!

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

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