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As the first half of the year comes to an end and we hurtle into the final half of 2019, it’s the perfect time to reflect on where we’re got so far. Where have you made it on your target list so far? It’s never too late to start ticking off achievements, now’s the time to kick yourself into action make the plans into reality. We’re here to spread the message of optimism for all of our readers for the rest of the year. We counsel positivity, reaching out for collaboration when you need help, and turning your mind to things you are capable of. With that in mind, we’re presenting to you some inspirational writing for you to mull over, and hopefully spark your imagination.

This time around, we give you a unique travel story from Joanne Rushton “Chasing Dreams in Sulawesi.” You can check out the article "The Art of Travel" to gain a new perspective on how and why to travel. Keeping you in the loop about the government’s plan to relocate the capital city, we’ve got our article “President Announces Capital City Relocation - Will it Solve Jakarta’s Traffic and Congestion?” Sticking with Jakarta, the article “Jakarta: Pick of the Perils” is a handy reference for you to understand the genuine hazards faced by Jakarta’s citizens and visitors. We also have “Getting to know you shouldn’t be so difficult”, recounting stories about Indonesian peoples’ trials and tribulations attempting to get visa for Australia.

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NATIONAL ISSUES President Announces Capital City Relocation – Will It Slove Jakarta's Traffic and Congestion?

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FLASHBACK Getting to Know You Shouldn't be so Difficult

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TRAVEL Chasing Dreams in Sulawesi

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INFO FOR EXPATS Three Products that Most Expats Miss in Bali

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SCAMS IN THE CITY Beware of Interpol Impersonators

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TRAVEL The Art of Travel

In addition, Kenneth Yeung also write an article for the column of Scams in the City. “Beware of Interpol Impersonators” is a worthwhile read for any expat. As always, there’s the ever-informative article from Emerhub “Three Products that Most Expats Miss in Bali”, shedding light on challenges of Expat living in Bali. Lastly, we managed to get some pictures and news from our fourth Indonesia Expat Mixer between glasses of wine, so you can get a feel for the fantastic night that was had by all.

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NATIONAL ISSUES

President Announces Capital City Relocation – Will It Solve Jakarta’s Traffic and Congestion?

BY FAHITA ADVANI

threats, investing in a new capital city with a sustainable future would be a feasible option for Indonesia.

On April 30, 2019, President Joko Widodo made an astonishing announcement in a cabinet meeting – that Indonesia’s capital will soon be relocated to another city. In retrospect, Jokowi’s predecessors have also attempted a similar move, although the plan has never come into fruition. While the decision is likely to be a confluence of many factors, it serves as a profound wake up call for many Indonesian citizens who have long dealt with Jakarta’s complex predicament.

Most experts have supported the president’s move, citing that the relocation of the government offices would considerably reduce traffic in Jakarta and reduce “Javacentrism.” With over 70 percent of the country’s population on Java island, inhabitants of other islands are often compelled to search for better work opportunities in major cities such as Jakarta, Surabaya and Yogyakarta, thus making the heavily populated island even more packed.

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kyscrapers dot Jakarta with lights, shimmering like visions from the future. Executives glide imperiously down the corridors of corporate places.

Millennials gallivant from one latest café to the next, at co-working spaces, revelling in the city’s exuberant nightlife and basking in its incandescence.

Jakarta, nicknamed The Big Durian, is home to more than 10 million people. Over the years, the city has slowly attempted to revamp its public transportation system to combat traffic jams, congestion, and air pollution which are objects of dread and loathing for just about anyone in the metropolitan city. The TransJakarta Bus system, for instance, was established in 2005, and has slowly made its way onto the major roads of the city.

Jakarta’s transportation progress was further punctuated with improvements in the commuter line train, or KRL, with cleaner, state-of-the-art trains, more comfortable seating, and stricter regulations. In March 2019, residents of the Big Durian marvelled at the country's first ever subway train – the Mass Rapid Transit – a breath of fresh air, and a new alternative for travelling from Central to South Jakarta, despite only the first phase having been completed.

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Many have waxed lyrical about their MRT experience, some even dubbed it a dream come true, something they had yearned for in their younger years during trips to Singapore and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, the LRT (Light Rail Transit) will soon be making its commercial debut, connecting the affluent suburb of Kelapa Gading to the newly-built Velodrome Stadium in East Jakarta.

Traffic, pollution, and congestion are simply outcomes of Jakarta’s unruly, haphazard city planning. In its present state, the city is deemed unable to support its massive population and therefore faces threats of environmental problems. In 2017, Head of the National Planning Agency or Bappenas, Bambang Brodjonegoro, stated that the Jakarta traffic had cost the country Rp67,5 trillion per year.

areas of the city during heavy rains, leading to epidemics such as cholera, malaria and dengue fever. In the last 30 years, it was also discovered that the city has sunk by over 10 feet, due to a frequent phenomenon found in major coastal cities called subsidence.

As sea levels rise, low-lying cities such as Jakarta, Manila, Shanghai and Bangkok are in great danger of sinking.

Instead of spending millions of dollars in protecting the city from swelling waters by extending walls and barriers, which are very unlikely to cope up with present

A new capital city outside of Java island would serve as a beacon of light, a possible culmination to solve the unstable demographics in the country. After all, Turkey, Brazil, Australia and the USA have also made a similar move.

Most Indonesian citizens are intrigued by the prospect of having a new capital.

Demographic and science experts have championed Kalimantan (Borneo) over anywhere else, citing that the island is the least vulnerable to natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. In 1957, Indonesia’s first president, Soekarno reportedly fallen head-over-heels with a small Borneo city he named Palangka Raya, meaning holy, noble, and high in Sanskrit. Soekarno also made arrangements to move Indonesia’s capital to Palangka Raya, before he fell out of power in 1965.

In the same year, Greenpeace Indonesia also reported that Jakarta’s air possesses alarming levels of carcinogenic pollutants known as PM2.5. The levels were found to have surpassed the maximum number recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), which is 25 micrograms per cubic metre, by three times.

The capital city’s catastrophic flood risk is an ongoing problem, with waters inundating

Java’s indomitable appeal in terms of technology and work opportunities is currently unrivalled by other islands with 58 percent of total internet users in the country. Therefore, there is a burgeoning demand to tackle economic disparities, the digital divide, and equality across different islands of the world's largest archipelago.

Jokowi at Sepinggan Airport, Balikpapan in search of new capital city

President Jokowi’s sojourn to Kalimantan last month further confirmed what had been envisioned by Soekarno years

Instead of spending millions of dollars in protecting the city from swelling waters by extending walls and barriers, which are very unlikely to cope up with present threats, investing in a new capital city with a sustainable future would be a feasible option for Indonesia.

ago; that Indonesia is set to have a new capital city outside of Java. The current president confirmed that he had inspected Bukit Soeharto in the province of East Kalimantan, along with the Gunung Mas Regency and the city of Palangka Raya, both in Central Kalimantan province. Jokowi has revealed that the Gunung Mas Regency has by far the most potential with 300,000 hectares of ready land.

Meanwhile, Bappenas had also issued a statement that the new capital city will have four zones. The first zone, which will be allocated 2,000 hectares of land, will house the Presidential Palace, the House of Representative Buildings (MPR and DPR), the Supreme Court (MA), the Constitutional Court (MK) and other government offices.

The second zone, which will stretch over 40,000 hectares of land, will consist of educational facilities such as universities, science parks, museums, and homes for civil servants. The third zone, which will lie on 200,000 hectares of land, will be dedicated to conservation areas, housing clusters, an airport, as well as a seaport. The last of all the zones, the fourth one, will be built over 200,000 hectares of land, and will be a dedicated urban area to connect the future capital to other cities in Indonesia.

Previous Attempts at Capital City Relocation During the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Herman Willem Daendels had planned to move the capital city from Jakarta (then Batavia), to Surabaya back in 18081811. He cited that cholera and malaria

were endemic in Batavia, and that the city was in dire need to have a capital like Surabaya, which is well-connected and has a huge fort and a seaport. The plans were never executed and therefore went astray.

In 1920, Hendrik Freek Tillema, a Dutch medical practitioner, encouraged GovernorGeneral of Batavia, Van Limburg Stirum, to move the capital city to Bandung. Tillema cited that Batavia's hot weather serves as a catalyst for the outbreak of various diseases.

In 1947, before Indonesia’s independence, President Soekarno established a special planning agency to conduct research while searching for a new capital city. The chaotic, unfavourable situation in Jakarta during the Dutch aggression had also led Soekarno to move Indonesia’s capital several times.

The president's inconspicuous, clandestine moves to avoid aggression by the Dutch further led to the development of the Emergency Government of the Republic of Indonesia (PDRI). The capital was first moved to Yogyakarta. It was also briefly moved to Bukittinggi, West Sumatra.

After Indonesia’s independence, Soekarno had set his eyes on Palangka Raya in 1957.

However, on Jakarta’s 437th anniversary in 1964, Soekarno officiated the city as Indonesia’s capital.

In the 2010s, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono had also initiated a special committee to conduct research about the prospects of having a new capital city.

However, the results were never disclosed to the public and the plans never came into fruition.

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FLASHBACK

Getting to Know You Shouldn’t be so Difficult

BY DUNCAN GRAHAM

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ustralia is so close that passengers just have time for a snack and a snooze on a two-hour-30-minute flight to Darwin. It takes longer to get to Manado in North Sulawesi.

The Northern Territory capital is a delightful, compact, modern city largely rebuilt since it was trashed by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. No climatic adjustment needed for those who enjoy the tropics. If heading south to Perth in Western Australia, add a short doco or news update; you’ll be there in well under four hours after lifting off from Denpasar.

There’s no shortage of carriers so fares outside the school holidays can often be lower than flying between centres in the archipelago.

Just one catch: Indonesians need visas, like most foreigners. But there’s a difference which can be more than a hassle and a cost – the application process is arduous.

It’s a big deterrent, according to Indonesia Institute President Ross Taylor, who lives in Perth.

Along with the local tourist industry, his NGO has been pushing for Indonesians to have the same access to visitor visas as citizens of Singapore and Malaysia. They can apply on line, get speedy responses, and pay only AU$20.

Taylor, who used to be a trade commissioner in Jakarta, tells of a chance encounter with a family of 22 from Bandung, West Java.

They were enjoying Perth’s splendid Kings Park, set above the city. Access to this bushy lookout is free, but getting there ripped their wallets.

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The group leaders told him they’d paid AU$3,080 for visas and filled in close to 300 pages of questions.

Aussies flying in and out of Indonesia know that those trying to ram overweight backpacks into overhead lockers use English expletives to help the bag fit. Less than one in six passengers in those flights are Indonesians.

In 2016 the Indonesian government surprised tourists when it cancelled the US$30 visa-on-arrival system, a decision which reportedly cost the country US$50million. It seemed like an economic wrist-slash, but it was super smart.

Within a year visitor numbers flew 16 per cent higher, and according to industry calculations, added US$145million to the economy. Now, Australian passport holders queue only to get stamped, not fleeced. That comes later in Kuta’s Jalan Legian.

The other factor is time. Feel like a quick break Down Under this weekend? Forget impulse ticket-buying, you have to have fixed the paperwork well in advance.

Last month this writer helped an Indonesian who wanted to look around Sydney during a return home eight-hour stopover from New Zealand. It took about ten days using an agent in Indonesia to get the transit visa. The middle-aged lady had no criminal record and held a senior position in a state bank.

Jakartans spluttering to get out of the Asia’s second most polluted city and inhale fresh air should forget the Wide Brown land and head for the Himalayas; India now gives Indonesians visas-on-arrival.

Tourism is the best way to forge a more intimate, bilateral relationship, giving Indonesians the chance to see how Australians live.

Last year more than nine million Indonesians travelled overseas; less than two per cent headed south-east. Their favourite destinations were Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan. Tokyo is seven hours from Denpasar but Indonesians don’t need a visa for a short visit. More than 300,000 made the trip last year while fewer than 200,000 headed Down Under.

The Australian Embassy struggles to deny the facts, arguing that immigration policy is a work in progress. Officials say Indonesians can now apply on line; three-year, multipleentry visas valid years are available; and most applicants are successful.

The unspoken reason for the discriminatory treatment appears to be the lack of trust in what officials call “document integrity.”

This is bureaucrat-speak for believing that passports and supporting travel documents have been forged, and has yet to be tackled seriously.

The other issue that is mooted is overstaying, yet few from the archipelago are guilty. According to Immigration Department figures, Malaysians are the major offenders followed by Chinese, Americans and the British. Around 60,000 overstayers are believed to be in Australia, a nation without ID cards.

None of this dents Taylor’s resolve to get more of his neighbours into his country, and not because of the money they’ll bring.

He reckons tourism helps people get to know each other and shed attitudes built on myths and hearsay.

“Tourism is the best way to forge a more intimate, bilateral relationship, giving Indonesians the chance to see how Australians live,” he said. “It challenges ignorance, misperceptions and suspicions.

“We need to bring hundreds of thousands more Indonesians to Australia, so we can start getting to know them better."

Ironically this is the same message continually pushed by the Australian government. It says it wants people from the republic to jump a jet and check out the koalas and kangaroos for themselves, and for Aussies to discover that their neighbours no longer live in an autocracy.

The ignorance has been measured. Every year the well-respected Lowy Institute questions Australians’ perception of Indonesia and its citizens. The last report was little different from its predecessors: “In 2018, only 24 percent of Australians agreed that Indonesia is a democracy.

They are divided…on whether Indonesia is a dangerous source of terrorism, and only 32 percent agree that the Indonesian government has worked hard to fight terrorism.”

Maybe encouraging more Indonesians to visit Australia might help the locals revise their outdated attitudes.

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Chasing Dreams in Sulawesi

BY JOANNE RUSHTON

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he child, teetering on the cusp of adulthood, scrambles up the rocks. Ahead, the elder who knows the caves well; behind, three other youths from the tribe. The journey isn’t too easy, the rocks are loose and filled with bits of shells.

As the elder reaches the precipice of the cave, she holds out her hand, downwards, to pull up the kids. The knapsack at her side is filled with everything they will need for a night surrounded by the cool rocks. Powders were ground down under the full moon, charcoal burned too.

The four teens gather inside the chamber. Led by the lady, they dream their way through their ancestors, learning the history of their people. The cave takes them in and teaches them of their destiny. Once they have understood their journey, they are led to the cave entrance.

The night sky is laced with clouds, the stars are not there to witness the proceedings this evening. She brings out the coconut shell with the colours, these children will use the ochre. She builds the saliva in her mouth, takes in a small amount of powder, and mixes it up with her tongue. The first child approaches the cave wall, places his hand on the cool, moist rocks, fingers pointing towards the village outside, and the lady jets out the ochre colour.

I heard about old cave art when I first backpacked in Asia, about eight years ago. I read my “South East Asia on a Shoestring” and decided Sulawesi looked cool, so it landed on my list of places to get to. That time, I never quite made it, but years of picking up bits of information, getting interested in culture and the ancient history of this part of the world, kept the island floating somewhere near the top of that list. I remember seeing an article about the new dating for the art being 39,900 years old and this only spurred me to get myself over to Makassar, somehow.

My mind raced. For thousands of years, people with the same wants, desires, dreams, and hopes as me came to these caves because they believed them to be special. If I stood there long enough could I feel what they felt? I breathed deep, shushed my thoughts, and closed my eyes. Nothing came to me, but maybe nothing was OK. Cave number two of my discovery had the hand prints. I had seen a dramatisation of this process ina documentary years before, and I had spent time puzzling over why they would do this. It feels primal, that need to leave a mark, to declare our presence, to think that we can belong somewhere and leave something of ourselves with our hands.

In February this year, I finally made it. I went chasing my dreams and stumbled, headlong into them. It wasn’t too easy to find someone to just take me to the Maros caves on a motorbike, it was too far to book a Grab or Go-Jek and my broken Bahasa couldn’t get me as far as booking an ojek for the day. After trawling the travel agents, and finding only one who knew what I was on about and asking for Rp1.3 million for a load of stuff I didn’t want to do, I finally found an agency that would send me a guy on a bike for Rp300,000 return.

Sea shells break off from the grey rocks at the cave’s entrance. These were formed probably millions of years ago and a seismic occurrence lifted the bottom of the ocean up to form the island of Sulawesi. Had the people using the caves figured these sea shells out?

Heading back to my patient driver, I stopped by the river for a few moments. It still runs gentle and clear, almost certainly the reason why humans chose to settle here. Flat land, fresh water, and caves are always useful to us, even now. I pondered if the caves drew them to this spot, or they found them once they’d settled.

Taman Leang Leang was very quiet, down concreted country roads that are dotted with kampung. Karst rock formations jut out of the rice paddies. Geologists relate these formations to the rocks at Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, and if you’ve been to both you can definitely see the similarities, just with the green of the paddies rather than the blue of the waters.

The first cave I was shown hit me in the guts. After climbing up the metal steps, I was rewarded with a babirusa mural at the entrance. I had to climb up some rocks, after being assured by the guide that it was alright, and I came face to face with what I had been thinking about for so long. Was this animal there to ward off spirits? To welcome them in even? Could it have been something to do with feeding the spirits of the cave? I was intrigued and could only ruminate; the stone would offer me no answers.

Stepping deeper into the cave, I was instructed to crouch down and walk ahead, with no idea what was to come. We entered a chamber, only the torch of a phone for light. The air was cool and damp and somehow serene. A couple of niches, around head height, would definitely be big enough

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To have walked on the land, and dreamed in the same caves that some of the first humans did, was truly and honour.

for a human to fit in. There were a couple of levels of flat surface around the walls, and what could possibly have been worn down steps, cut into the wall leading up to one of the niches.

The rocks that are scattered around the base of the caves look rather haphazard. They have been studied though, and archaeologists believe their placement is deliberate. When they tried to move some to see if there were maybe burials underneath, locals told them not to disturb the spirits. It seems cultural memory can hold fast through eras we can barely comprehend.

I’d done a lot of reading into these caves, and human history in general, over the years. What separates us from our animal cousins is a fascinating question, the answer gets smaller the more I learn. I believe it is art. Art and creating for the sake of it, decorating and sculpting our territory to how we need it, these are truly human traits. To have walked on the land, and dreamed in the same caves that some of the first humans did, was truly and honour.

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Info for Expats

THREE PRODUCTS THAT MOST EXPATS MISS IN BALI

By Triin Tigane, Emerhub Bali Branch Manager

How do I know? I once asked a favour from a friend to send my favourite face cream to Bali. I never got it. I decided to learn all about the regulations in place. Food and cosmetics must be registered with the Indonesian FDA (BPOM) to gain access to Indonesia. This is one of the reasons why you cannot find many international cosmetics brands in Indonesia - each product and colour must be registered separately. This is quite an investment to make to come on the market and keep prices competitive. In fact, this may be the reason why some nail salons have such a limited number of colours.

3. Apple official reseller I bought a new iPhone earlier this year.

You know the thrill of taking it out from the box and switching it on for the very first time; precisely like Steve Jobs wanted us to feel. Some of you will roll your eyes and think that I should get myself an Android phone instead and delete this section.

Nevertheless, I was happy until the touchscreen stopped working.

Most expats crave something from home once in a while. Bali is a very expat-friendly island, and you can find almost everything you need on the spot. There are, however, some things that I miss that are always on the list for me to grab when travelling, or to order from friends who visit.

1. Quality alcohol at a reasonable price I’m not the biggest fan of alcohol, simply because I hate headaches and hangovers.

However, I love a glass of red wine with my beef carpaccio on Friday nights and a glass (or two) of Chablis on a cliff-picnic over the weekend. As a former mergers and acquisitions lawyer, signings and closings of transactions were often accompanied by a good glass of champagne; I won't say no to a glass of bubbly when there’s something worth celebrating.

Unfortunately, for my taste, the favourite goto beverage in Bali, that is both affordable and available everywhere, is beer. Finding a good wine at a reasonable price is tricky, and this almost made me reconsider my alcohol of choice. I even tried to push myself

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to drink beer occasionally. For nearly two years, I could not go further than half a bottle of San Miguel with a large slice of lime, and I've also dabbled in Bintang, Prost, 1944, etc.

Because of my work, I know why quality alcohol is hard to find and expensive.

Indonesia only has a small number of companies with alcohol import licences plus very high import taxes. This is why a bottle of champagne that costs around 40 euros in Europe is almost three times as much here.

Another example of a challenge is finding your favourite French wines to enjoy in Bali, which you can sip in France for a couple of euros. You can only bring in one litre of alcoholic beverages when you enter Indonesia. When I have friends visiting, it is never black bread or mustard or any other weird foods that I ask for, but a bottle of good wine (or champagne if it's a really good friend).

I’ve heard my friends complaining about the same topic. Some of them will always bring along a bottle of whiskey or vodka during their travels because their preferred brands are so much more expensive in Bali. You

must watch out for the fake spirits that are on sale with more reasonable prices; they guarantee a headache.

All in all, I’ve started drinking less alcohol ever since I moved to Bali. Thus, the Indonesian alcohol policy is perhaps good for the general public’s health.

2. Food supplements and cosmetics Bali is full of health nuts, and everyone has their own favourite powders and supplements. Natural supplements and roots are easy to find in Bali, but if you want to order your Sunwarrior protein powder from the States, then better beware since it’s probably going to get stuck in customs.

Getting your item cleared through customs will be expensive. You might end up paying a similar amount as you would if you travel to the States yourself and bring the supplements back with you. The same applies to cosmetics. If your personal order comes with a value of less than US$1,000, I’d recommend you to just save your nerves and leave it.

I didn’t expect any errors to occur this fast, I had only used my device for three months.

My friend tried to fix the phone with help from some extensive googling, but it didn’t work. I was still hopeful, thinking that since it has a warranty, I will just drop it off at the nearest Apple store and get the help I needed.

I was advised to go to Singapore and fix my phone there. Apparently, there are no official Apple resellers who can accept the guarantee in Indonesia. I have not figured out what the reason is for them not being here, but I'd be happy to incorporate for them.

The list of things that expats miss in Bali is probably longer and different for every individual, but it’s definitely full of business opportunities. I have several clients who started their trading or manufacturing business just because they could not find the products they wanted in the market.

What would you add to the list?

Get in touch with Emerhub either in Bali bali@emerhub.com or Jakarta indonesia@emerhub.com so that we can assist you further with your needs.

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SCAMS IN THE CITY

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

Beware of Interpol Impersonators If you get stopped by the cops in Indonesia, make sure they’re not phonies.

BY KENNETH YEUNG

GRESIK AGGRESSION

In East Java’s Gresik regency, Fahni Fahrozi (31) and Muhammad Al Maghrobi (20) also posed as policemen in order to target young couples courting at night.

On March 1, a boyfriend and girlfriend, both aged 16, were out at about 8.30pm on a motorcycle, when they were accosted near a warehouse by Fahni and Al Maghrobi. The children denied they were on an illicit date, saying they had merely intended to visit a friend, but the friend was not at home.

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wo Iranian nationals have been handed minor jail sentences after they impersonated police officers in order to steal from Chinese tourists on the resort island of Bali.

Shiraziniya Azad (53) and Shirazi Nia Hossein (41) were each sentenced to four months behind bars by Denpasar District Court on May 27. Having already spent over 110 days in detention since their arrest in February, they were released on June 4.

The pair had arrived in Bali on January 8 as tourists. They rented a white Toyota car and posed as members of Interpol looking for narcotics fugitives. Although Bali is indeed a haven for powerful drugs criminals, Interpol generally defers to Indonesian police to make any arrests, so beware if non-Indonesian “drugs officers” approach you here.

At about 8.50pm on January 30, Chinese tourist Long Zhihong (46) and his family were walking towards Kuta Central Park Hotel on Jalan Patih Jelantik after some shopping, when the two Iranians pulled up and ordered them to stop.

Azad told Zhihong they were international police officers checking for drugs. First, Zhihong’s child was ordered to approach the car and was frisked. Next, Azad searched Zhihong and removed his wallet from his back pocket, saying he needed to inspect it in the car with his partner. Moments later, he handed back the wallet. The Iranians then drove away. When Zhihong looked in his wallet, he discovered US$1,400 had been stolen.

Zhihong reported the matter to police, who promptly visited the crime scene, interviewed witnesses and obtained CCTV footage, enabling them to identify the car used by the Iranians.

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Three days later, on February 2 at 10.30am, police spotted the white Toyota on Jalan Raya Tuban in Kuta. They pursued the vehicle and stopped it outside a restaurant.

Three foreigners were inside the car, including Azad and Hossein.

Police said the Iranians had rented the car for US$120 per week. They were first held at Kuta Police station before being transferred to Kerobokan prison on February 22. They went on trial on April 23, accused of violating the Criminal Code’s Article 363, Section 1.4, which states that “theft committed by two or more persons together” is punishable by a maximum of seven years in jail. State prosecutors recommended a jail sentence of only five months. The two were not charged with impersonating police officers, an offense that carries a maximum two-year sentence.

Judges ended up handing down a fourmonth sentence, saying the Iranians were spared a heavier penalty because they were polite during the trial and had repaid the stolen money. Their lawyer opted not to appeal, so they were released within four days. That’s considerably more lenient than the harsh sentences given to foreigners for drug offenses in Bali. Theft is evidently a much less serious offense than possession of narcotics.

THEFT & RAPE

Elsewhere in Indonesia, there has been a spate of cases involving police impersonators targeting young couples on dates in quiet locations, with the twin motives of theft and rape.

In Riau province in Sumatra, a 17-year-old youth was taking his 19-year-old girlfriend on a date on a borrowed motorcycle in Rokan Hulu regency on the night of May 18, when heavy rain prompted them to seek shelter at an automotive repair workshop.

Fahni and Al Maghrobi introduced themselves as members of the Surabaya Police, serving at the local Ujungpangkah Police station. They took the children to a mango plantation and threatened to take them to the police station and call their parents, unless they could pay a bribe of Rp1 million.

As for encountering non-Indonesian Interpol officers in Indonesia, don’t hand anything over unless you’ve seen some ID confirmed by local police.

As the rain subsided, they were approached by two masked men on a motorbike. The men claimed to be police officers and accused the couple of public indecency.

Brandishing a gun, the thugs ordered the young lovebirds to hand over their mobile phones. The two were directed away from the road and into a bushy area of vacant land. The boyfriend was tied up with a jacket and ordered to remain silent if he wanted to live. The bandits then raped the girlfriend in front of him. The boyfriend shouted, only to be beaten and gagged. The two men then stole the couple’s motorbike.

On the night of June 8, the same bandits struck again, stealing the motorbike of an 18-year-old youth, who was taking his girlfriend to a night market.

Police managed to arrest the men on June 11. They now face charges of theft with violence and sexual assault.

The children could offer only Rp25,000, which the thugs rejected. Fahni produced a gun and fired it in the air to show he meant business. He threatened to rape the girlfriend if not paid Rp5 million. He then took the girlfriend to a quiet place and allegedly raped her. He returned to the boyfriend and again demanded money.

The boyfriend drove off, saying he would borrow some cash from a friend. When the boyfriend did not return, the crooks drove the girlfriend to her neighbourhood and left her on the roadside.

The men then encountered the boyfriend, who was now with a friend and had managed to borrow Rp200,000. He handed over the money. The crooks made off on their motorcycle, but it skidded and fell. The boyfriend, his friend and local residents attacked Al Maghrobi, while Fahni managed to flee. The following day, Fahni surrendered to police.

Police said Fahni had used a homeassembled revolver that he purchased online. Fahni went on trial at Gresik District Court on June 19, charged with violent extortion, child sexual abuse and illegal possession of weapons. He could be jailed for up to 15 years. Al Maghrobi is being tried separately for extortion and blackmail.

When young couples try to escape parental disapproval by seeking out remote places, they may become more susceptible to being preyed on by thugs. Parents could perhaps be cooler in allowing teenagers to date without fear of being admonished.

As for encountering non-Indonesian Interpol officers in Indonesia, don’t hand anything over unless you’ve seen some ID confirmed by local police.

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TRAVEL

The Art of Travel Travelling can change your life, but it also can change lives in the places you visit.

BY INTAN TANJUNG

W

e travel the world for many different reasons. Avid travel writers like Colin Thubron, Paul Theroux, or Bill Bryson successfully impress us with their compelling stories about the world. We get excited every time we see beautiful pictures of a travel destination that is introduced by glossy magazines as well as posts from travel influencers. We want to go there; to see the aurora; to swim in between limestone islands; learn to cook and taste local cuisine or playwith whale sharks.

Most people travel the world for a lifechanging experience or to see life from a different perspective. For many, travelling is a self-exploration. It used to be temporary, but a recent trend shows travelling has become a lifestyle and a part of our modern identity, especially since Instagram took over our lives. It is true that travelling can help us to transform ourselves. But have we ever thought about how our presence as a traveller may have an impact and transform the place and the people we visit?

Take Ubud, for example. To the eyes of travellers, Ubud might be the capital of wellness, but a quick exploration of its history will show that the place has evolved over time. In the 1980s and 1990s it used to be known as the cultural capital of Bali where art and traditional performances flourished. However, the orientation of businesses in the area started to change gradually.

It began with practices of permaculture which started in the late 1990s. Over the years more permaculture farms slowly appeared, producing a lot of organic vegetable supplies which stimulated the opening of a growing number of organic restaurants. Then, wellness became the favoured theme after the Bali bombings crisis hit the island. It was a strategy to attract a different type of visitor, for businesses to survive, and get through the crisis.

But all of these changes would not have been so significant if Elizabeth Gilbert had not written “Eat, Pray, Love.” This book has successfully attracted a massive number of travellers to Ubud searching for their inner selves and the experiences that Gilbert previously had. Back in the old days, travellers came to Ubud to watch dance performances. Nowadays, it is perhaps easier to spot yoga studios and organic restaurants on the main streets than painting galleries.

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The more we travel and interact with different people, the more we understand similarities among us. We can erase those boundaries that set us apart before, we reach the destination.

It is easy to put the blame on tourism, the government, and global economic change, but travellers also carry a personal responsibility to situate themselves right, especially when it comes to imposing their perspectives.

In the past, I have heard so many travellers complaining about the developers in Bali that have built more and more modern buildings instead of traditional ones.

Mostly coming from western countries, these travellers believe that Bali should stay humble and traditional, giving them a unique, exotic character in their chosen tourist destination.

I find this western-centric perspective quite problematic; academics refer to this as Orientalism. Coined by Edward Said in 1978, this term recognises the division of West vs East, a common perspective developed in the 18th–19th century in western countries. The view, which represents

the West as being advanced and modern and the non-West as being traditional and backwards, appeared as a result of European colonial expansion. However, many anthropologists argue that this can create a separation and a notion of superiority and inferiority that frames the interactions of people from both cultures.

A musician, Jerinx from Superman is Dead, recently uploaded an Instagram post protesting to the Bali governor about the presence of tourists with white supremacist views that make Kuta less crowded and less profitable for local businesses. He also addressed the racist practice of foreign tattoo business owners creating an unhealthy competition with local studios.

Jerinx complained that he and his fellow Kuta people felt foreign in their own land.

Competition gets fiercer, and yet local people find it more difficult to earn a living while having to experience degrading views about themselves from foreigners in their own homeland.

While the problem in Kuta itself is more complex and cannot be solved by one suggestion, Jerinx’s frustration can also be an example of this superiority problem and the sense of difference that most visitors impose as they travel. This is actually the challenge of travelling itself.

How can we make ourselves aware of these differences? Is it also possible for us to not impose our views of others upon those others? If our identity is developed by the way others see us, how do we challenge the way we see ourselves in relation to people from other cultures?

The more we travel and interact with different people, the more we understand similarities among us. We can erase those boundaries that set us apart before, we reach the destination. Recognising this

difference and false representation of “the other” can be the first step. The next step is to engage. Through making these interactions, we exchange identities and construct similarity between the others and ourselves, until “we” appear in the process.

Of course, the global change in all sectors can challenge these interactions. For example, nowadays travellers tend to stay in a villa because it’s more affordable, but it takes away the interactions between locals and visitors. I’ve heard many Balinese friends share memories of the old days, when visitors stayed in local homestays where a Balinese family also lived. This close distance created a strong bond between them and they began to be each other’s family. In the old times, the economic income of local businesses relied heavily on social support, recommendations, and networks of people; smiles and warm hospitality, nowadays it is determined by likes, beautiful pictures, and advertisement.

I am not saying that we should donate money as we travel, but travelling should not always be about ourselves, nor always about seeing our reflection through beautiful landscapes and thrilling experiences. It must also create the sense of togetherness with different people across the world. Travellers carry a responsibility to erase the boundaries and differences that have been imposed throughout history on ourselves and the people living in the area of our travel destination. Through erasing the boundaries, exchanging views, and engaging in a shared experience, the sense of similarity can be invoked. Travelling should be about the others and us. Because as we go, we also leave a part of ourselves with others, and what we will leave should not be about differences but similarity and a shared sense of humanity. That, I think, is the art of travel.

INDONESIA EXPAT JUNE MIXER

MINGLING IN A CAPTIVATING VIBE The fourth Indonesia Expat mixer, held on June 26 was a superb event, filled with fun, drinks, and food. It was held at Mamma Rosy in Kemang, South Jakarta, a cosy restaurant that welcomed the 150 guests. In attendance was a mix of Indonesians and expats from all over the world, there was plenty of chat, networking, and general mingling The music was playing, the food and wine was flowing, and the night was ripe to be enjoyed.

Plaga was gracious in supplying the wine for the event, providing useful social lubrication.

Great conversation, tasty food, great music; all were part of the mix so guests could feel at ease as they got to know people from their local communities. The Expat Mixer is offered to give people a chance to meet like minded folk and hopefully make new friends and business contacts, as well as get away from the bustle of city life.

Traditions don’t have to be old to be worthy of repeat, so the convention of having Lucky Dip competition was observed. Great prizes were on off and to take part attendees just needed to add their business card to the fishbowl at the entrance, and either complete an event survey or upload an Instagram picture with hastags #indonesiaexpat and #indonesiaexpatmixer, so that they were in the draw. The roster of prizes was two vouchers worth of Rp1 million each at beauty salon Dandelion, and vouchers for a one-night stay at The Sultan Hotel and Residences, Century Park Hotel, and Aston Priority Simatupang.

More events are in the pipeline, ready to bring you welcome distractions. The next event will be announced soon, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to be in the know.

The events are free, but they get busy fast so it’s best to make a reservation to guarantee you won’t be left out in the heat!

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OBSERVATION

Jakarta: Pick of the Perils

BY DANIEL POPE

Some citizens wear masks, but these are usually skimpy and ineffective. The only certain protection is to walk around Jakarta’s streets wearing industrial breathing apparatus. Realistic help would come from reductions in fuel combustion and industrial activities. Certainly, a change of attitude is needed. It's easy to forget the natural beauty that surrounds Jakarta when you live your life at street level. Go up a tall building, look to the north, and there it is; the sea. And so close too. On some days you also notice the hills that border the city, a ghostly jagged skyline barely visible through the miasma.

J AKARTA is not a dangerous city. That sinking feeling you get when arriving here isn’t a sensation of dread, it’s the city subsiding by up to 15cm a year, with over half of it now sitting below sea level. Nor is all that blood soaking the streets a sign of criminal carnage. You’ve probably arrived during the Muslim holy day of Idul Adha, when large animals are ritually slaughtered outside mosques all over the city. Here is my pick of the genuine hazards faced

by Jakarta citizens and visitors. You’ll be pleased to see there are only three.

INSECTS You may be sitting peacefully in a kerbside café and enjoying a coffee when workmen carrying fogging machines as loud as chainsaws come down the road.

Suddenly you find yourself engulfed in a cloud of drytasting white fumes, forcing you to hold your napkin over your nose and mouth and barge through tables and chairs to the exit to escape suffocation. You’ve just been caught up in Jakarta’s front-line defence against mosquitoes.

This fogging of the city’s gutters with insecticide is carried out during the rainy season, when the mosquito population is most active. These insects are more than just an irritation; the striped ones that abound in the afternoon cause outbreaks of dengue fever, a viral illness which kills hundreds of Indonesians each year, with 1,598 fatalities in 2016, most of them the old and infirm.

You can protect yourself from a lot of pain (dengue fever is also known as breakbone fever because it feels like the mosquitoes have attacked you with a crowbar) by smearing your exposed skin with insect repellent, spraying your rooms with pesticide – Baygon is the most popular brand – and draining any stagnant bodies of water outside your house since this is where mosquitoes breed, and hanging netting around your bed.

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Lastly, you can take aim with both hands and swat the mosquitoes that buzz around you. If there are several of them, your repeated clapping will feel satisfyingly like anti-aircraft artillery fire. However, nothing is more satisfying than the crackle and sparks emitted from a mosquito that you’ve swiped with a paddle; on some websites they’re pleasingly called an Electric Mosquito Killer Racket.

POLLUTION You may have noticed your desktop computer beginning to whine like a World War II dive bomber every time it carries out an intensive task. If not seen to, the machine will overheat and switch off when this happens. Opening up the case will reveal vents caked with black gunky dust that prevents cooling air blowing onto the processor, hence the whine as the CPU fan goes like the clappers. This thick cake of grime will have accumulated over time due to Jakarta’s air. Your next horrified thought will be, “My God, I breath this stuff!”

Jakarta regularly tops the list of the world’s most polluted cities. It’s worse than Bangkok – that’s like saying your city is hotter than Hell. It’s estimated that 60 percent of Jakarta’s residents suffer breathing problems associated with low air quality levels. In 2015, the Indeks Standar Pencemaran Udara (ISPU), an index used by the environmental group Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia, broke the limits. Under those circumstances, people shouldn't have been allowed to go outside.

MICROORGANISMS It’s not hard to avoid E.coli and other potentially harmful bacteria in Indonesia; just be sensible. Whatever you do, don’t emulate the behaviour of a British man on a trip to India. On his last day in the country, he and his drunken fellow students thought it would be a lark to do everything they had been warned not to do. They drank the water, ate uncooked vegetables and unpeeled fruit, and swallowed drinks full of ice. Determined to outdo his pals, the man got down on his hands and knees and licked the dirty pathway. Unfortunately, he became gravely ill within hours. He spent five months in a Bombay hospital, returned to Britain hardly registering on a set of weighing scales, and all his life since has suffered recurrent gastrointestinal problems.

You can minimise your risk of getting sick in Jakarta by not only keeping your tongue off the pavement but also eating in five-star establishments where kitchen health and safety is assumed to be of international standards.

Go further down the star chain and standards decline.

When you’ve bottomed out at the roadside padang restaurant, and you’ve eaten your unhygienically handled ayam bakar, you should consider that your next bowel movement might well be a colonic Charge of the Light Brigade. Avoid long bus journeys.

Drink only bottled water, although this unfortunately clashes with any intention to avoid using disposable plastic. Water contamination is a problem in Jakarta.

Waterways are little better than sewers. People say the water is safe enough to brush your teeth with, but I’ve seen running tap water turn brown. I’ve bathed in water that’s brown. I’ve bathed in water of every colour.

Finally, don’t forget about personal hygiene. Wash your hands regularly. Avoid spreading germs. If you walk around in flip-flops, don’t handle your own feet – they’ll likely be covered in what made the British man in India sick. Take a worming tablet every six months. Most parasites don’t cause any major symptoms, but you don’t want to be pulling a six-foot long python of a tapeworm out of your anus during a bowel movement. I know someone who did that. He kept the worm in a large jar of pickling vinegar as a kind of trophy, and used to show it off at his local bar.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Celebrating Jakarta's Anniversary with Canvas Together with Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Centre and Kala Art this painting workshop. All participants are invited to try their painting skills on the canvas provided on the day and the best creator will be rewarded a one-night stay in our deluxe room.

Donations for Alya

BY DIAN KORI Alya Putri Priyatna is three years old. She is the daughter of Bapak Main and Ibu Amini, who live in Jabon village in Parung, West Java. I had an opportunity to meet Alya and her family a couple of weeks ago to give a donation which I had collected from some of my good friends who want to help Alya. She’s had a tumour in her right eye for four months; it grows bigger seemingly every minute. Her father, Pak Main, told me that Alya was born normal and healthy.

Four months ago, he looked at Alya's right eye and noticed that the colour of her eye ball was changing from black to grey. He and his wife brought Alya to the clinic near to their house.

After that, they gave her medication but her eyeball was getting bigger, like something was growing in her eye. Her parents brought her to the hospital using their insurance; the insurance covered the doctor’s fees and some of the tests like CT scans and biopsies, but Pak Main has to buy the medicine for Alya.

It's been three months; he's still waiting for Alya to be operated on but unfortunately, she has to wait for the operation. She has to take paracetamol every day to find relief from pain, but it’s not very good for her. CT scans have been done, a biopsy has been done, and Alya has been diagnosed with a malignant tumour.

Over the last few weeks she has done the first round of chemotherapy. At the moment, her parents are not working; they are busy taking care of Alya.

Almost every day, they take Alya to the hospital in Jakarta from Parung, bringing her by train. Since she got her diagnosis of a malignant tumour it has been getting worse, and soon needs to be operated on.

There is a lot of hope that Alya will get her operation soon. Anyone who wants to offer any donations, please make a transfer to the bank account below and please send a confirmation of the transfer to the email dian@indonesiaexpat.biz BCA Kemang Branch PT. Koleksi Klasik Indonesia 622 030 4556

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JAKARTA To welcome the 492nd anniversary of Jakarta, the Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Centre has designed their own, unique way to celebrate it. An art class and workshop in collaboration with Kala Art, with a theme of “Betawi in A Canvas”, will be held one day before Jakarta's 492nd birthday on Friday June 22, 2019, at Momiji Japanese Restaurant, located on the 2nd floor of the Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Centre.

The Art Workshop Collaboration with Kala Art is part of the hotel’s effort to introduce the Betawi culture to the public and the Jakarta icon "Ondel-ondel" will be highlighted in

Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Centre also offers special promos for guests who want to stay, with up to 25 percent discount, and they will have a chance to enjoy a cup of Matcha Japanese Tea for free along with a 20 percent discount to taste a variety of cakes at our new Momiji Lounge. This new outlet from Momiji Japanese Restaurant is specially designed with large sofas for guests who want to enjoy the best choice of Japanese food and beverage menus with a quiet, cozy, and comfortable ambience. Momiji Lounge is also a great choice to use as a meeting or event space requiring a more personal atmosphere. You can also enjoy the Ozen Set Menu and Miso Ramen which are menu favourites at our Momiji Lounge.

“We are happy to be able to participate in communicating the Betawi culture through this event,” expressed Mr. S. Aulia Masjhoerdin, the General Manager of the hotel. “We are also hoping that by having this event, we will help to introduce this culture to the public and of course, on behalf of the management, we would like to wish a happy birthday to our lovely city, Jakarta. All the best for Jakarta,” he added.

The Apurva Kempinski Bali Debuts Sunday Brunchcation Program BALI Sundays are for ultimate relaxation and are a great time to reconnect with your loved ones; a final moment to prepare oneself for the week ahead. And there is no better way to indulge on the last day of the week than to have a short vacation at The Apurva Kempinski Bali.

More than the average brunch, the Brunchcation offers a whole-day experience at the resort. Highlights include a bountiful buffet selection of sumptuous dishes followed by a dip in our 60-metre infinity swimming pool and play pools.

Relax in the Apurva Spa and take in the dusk sky at Pala Rooftop Bar, accompanied by live, musical entertainment.

With a refreshing view over the infinity pool and across the Indian Ocean, Pala Restaurant is the place to start Sunday with an exquisite brunch. Served from 12:00 noon to 15:00, the brunch features an international cheese counter, exotic seafood bar, grill station, assorted sushi and sashimi, a freshly baked bread station, an impressive range of desserts, abundant Indonesian favourite light bites, or Jajanan Pasar, and other Indonesian and international delicacies to choose from.

The good times continue to roll as guests are invited to explore the resort’s iconic 60-metre infinity pool, play pools, and water slides. A vacation in the sun would not be complete without the opportunity to stroll along the

beach and experience the numerous watersports activities, complemented with sun-lounging on the tropical beach.

Exclusive access to the resort’s extensive wellness experience is also on offer. From the ocean-view fitness centre and its array of modern fitness equipment, to a special 20 percent off on relaxing spa treatments, visitors are encouraged to spend the day in complete tranquility.

For a perfect way to end the weekend, guests are invited to enjoy the sunset sky at Pala Rooftop Bar, where they are welcomed with a signature welcome drink and live music performances in the background.

Brunchcation is priced at Rp750,000 nett. For reservations, please call +62 361 2092288.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Inaria Spa at Intercontinental Jakarta Pondok Indah Launches Membership Program • 5 percent savings on spa retail items purchased • Exclusive, member-only promotions and offers** • Exclusive invitations to member-only events** • 10 percent savings on food and non-alcoholic beverages at InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah’s participating restaurants, bar, and lounge

JAKARTA Inaria Spa at InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah introduces a new membership program for spa enthusiasts.

Offering exclusive benefits on spa facilities, treatments and dining offers, guests may choose between two annual membership options at Inaria Spa, which are as follows: Inaria Spa Sapphire Privilege Card Rp5 million/year • Rp5 million credit, redeemable with any in-spa a la carte treatment at a combined or accumulated value at Inaria Spa • A complimentary, one-time 90-minute Inaria Signature Massage • Complimentary access to spa facilities, such as changing rooms, hot and cold plunge pool, sauna, steam room, ice fountain, and relaxation room each visit • 20 percent savings* on in-spa, a la carte treatment at Inaria Spa

Inaria Spa Diamond Privilege Card Rp10 million/year • Rp10 million credit, redeemable with any in-spa a la carte treatment at a combined or accumulated value at Inaria Spa • A complimentary, one time, 90-minute Inaria Signature Massage • A complimentary, one time, 60-minute Inaria Signature Hair Treatment • A complimentary, one time, 45-minute Ancient Boreh Scrub • Complimentary access to spa facilities, such as changing rooms, hot and cold plunge pool, sauna, Steam room, ice fountain, and relaxation room each visit • 20 percent savings* on in-spa, a la carte treatment at Inaria Spa • 5 percent savings on spa retail items purchased • Exclusive, member-only promotions and offers** • Exclusive invitations to member-only events** • 10 percent savings on food and non-alcoholic beverages at InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah’s participating restaurants, bar, and lounge Terms and conditions: • One-year validity from the date of issue • Individual membership is non transferable

• Open to all nationalities with an Indonesian stay permit • All prices are subject to 21 percent government tax and service charge *Not applicable in conjunction with any other promotion **Member-only promotions, offers, and events may vary throughout the year Jl. Metro Pondok Indah Kav. IV TA, Jakarta 12310.

Indonesia Tel: +6221 39507355 F: +6221 39507366 www.intercontinental.com Guests seeking to revitalise their body and mind are welcome to unwind and relax at any of the eight private rooms at Inaria Spa at the InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah.

“We are pleased to introduce Inaria Spa to our guests,” said Anil Pathak, General Manager of InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah. “With its holistic treatments, coupled with our exclusive range of spa and skincare products from Juara, guests can expect a naturally luxurious journey that rejuvenates the mind, body, and soul.”

Reflecting the rich culture and ancient healing traditions of Indonesia, Inaria Spa uses recipes and customs handed down through generations to create authentic remedies from indigenous fruits, herbs and roots. It honours a philosophy rooted in physical, emotional, and spiritual balance. Indigenous treatments utilise the apothecary blend bar and natural, botanical, and herbal elements. From the sprawling rice fields of Bali to the rugged peaks of Borneo, each Spa journey reveals a path towards greater harmony.

For membership inquiries, please contact the Inaria Spa at (62-21) 3950 7355 or spa.icjakarta@ihg.com or visit www.jakartapondokindah.intercontinental.com. Join the conversation on social media with #ICJakarta and by following and tagging @InterContinentalJakarta on Instagram.

Enchanting, Whimsical Afternoon Tea at Keraton Lounge JAKARTA Keraton at The Plaza Jakarta, a Luxury Collection Hotel, thrives on delivering lavish experiences to its guests.

Currently, the hotel is thoughtfully dedicating itself to the family market and younger guests. Throughout the year, Keraton Lounge is presenting an extraordinary high tea menu, dedicated to channelling your inner childhood through delectable treats inspired by fairy tale lands.

Chef Rafael Fernandes Gil, Culinary Director of Keraton at The Plaza, draws inspiration from mythical creatures like unicorns, and colourful rainbows that are perfect for a trip down memory lane. The Whimsical afternoon tea is also an opportunity to spend quality time with your little ones during the school holidays, with amazingly fun delicacies that will enchant children and adults alike. After being charmed with the afternoon set, guests will also receive an exclusive box of unicorn shaped macarons to bring home from Le Sucre Patisserie, keeping the imagination alive.

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This unique afternoon tea will become another great option to spend quality time with your loved ones. Indulge in a perfect combination of sweet and savoury delicacies such as Coconut Uni - Magnum Cake, Caramelia Cone, Rainbow Cake, “Arco íris” panna cotta (cocopandan, pandan and taro), unicorn truffle-cake, uni-scones (raspberry and blueberry), smoked salmon tartlet with salmon roe, pink spicy burger, and many more. The afternoon tea is available all day throughout the month of June and July at Rp288,000++ per person inclusive of choice of TWG tea, with a minimum booking of two persons.

For table reservations at Keraton Lounge, please call +6221 50680000 or send an email to bengawan. keratonattheplaza@luxurycollection.com

EASTERN PROMISE Business hours: 10 am ‘till late Jl. Kemang Raya 5, Kemang p:(021) 7179 0151 e: lensterwee@gmail.com

SERVING BEER & CURRY SINCE 1989

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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.

Position available Dili T imor L e s te fo r Fu ll T im e En g li sh teacher. 30,000,000 per month, sponsorship and two flights return to Jakarta or Bali per year. Position starts January 2020 send cv to contact@english-today-indonesia. com to express interest.

We are looking out for a Hindi teacher for our primary school which is based in Sunter. For those interested, kindly email us your CV at sweetymv1123@gmail.com as soon as possible.

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Looking for English Teacher with certain requirements as below: • Bachelor/ Master Degree in English Literature • M i n . 3 ye a r s o f te a c h i n g experience in national plus or international school • Familiar with Cambridge IGCSE & A Levels curriculum • Deep understanding on different methods of delivering lessons • Valid teaching certificate or language skill test such as IELS or TOEFL will be the advantage Working location at Semanggi, South Jakarta, from Monday to Friday 8 to 3pm. Salary negotiable.

K indly send your C V to fani. solusikaryawan@gmail.com

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

AUTOMOTIVES I provide driver and car services to facilitate your mobility while in Jakarta. With professional driver and a comfortable car, of course, it will simplify all your business while in Jakarta. The car and driver has covered by insurance.As for below, the Driver profile and car specifications. Car Brand: Toyota.

Model: Rush (2017). Type: TRD Sportivo Ultimo (highest class).

Color: Silver. Price: Rp11,000,000 / month (negotiable). My contact: schetri@gmail.com

SERVICES

Dear Friend, if you'd like to get in shape fast or improve your overall health and fitness in Jakarta, then I can help you achieve it without leaving your apartment complex.

My name is Andri, I'm an NASM International Certified Personal Trainer with over 7 years of experience training men and women with various age, backgrounds and fitness level. I'm also certified in coaching TR X , Muay thai Boxing, Kettlebells, and many more. Let me bring a first class customized workout to your home and achieve your fitness goals in fun, safe, and efficient manner. Sign up for free workout session here: www.jakartafitnesscoach. com

I am a freelance Indonesian teacher with 6 years' teaching experience.

I am offering private Indonesian lessons, one-to-one or with small groups in Menara Thamrin area.

The lessons will be adjusted completely to your needs and your particular level of Indonesian. we can focus on grammar, speaking, writing, or whatever you need to work on. I will help you to be at ease and more comfortable when speaking Indonesian, which means improving language fluidity, vocab, sentence structure, and general confidence. Please send me an email if you are interested or if you have any questions: bahasaIndonesiatutor@gmail.com Piano lesson with an expat teacher in Jakarta Selatan, Kuningan.

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

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

Need help in manage accounting when running business in Indonesia? I would help you in assisting below tasks: • Preparing financial report: Balance Sheet, Profit/Loss statement, etc.

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• Setting up, implementing accounting software for your business.

• Giving business administrative advice.

I have been working as an accountant for 20 years. Just contact/WhatsApp me, Adrian at +6288212375565. Email: akhmad. adriana@gmail.com H o m e t u i t i o n w i t h f r i e n d l y, helpful and experienced tutors for National and International Curriculum (IGCSE/IB). It is started from Kindergarten to Senior High School students. We provide : Mathematics and Additional Math, English school, TOEFL and IELTS, Science (Chemistr y, Biology, Physics), Mandarin, Accounting, Indonesian for Expatriates. Please call us at Chesy +6282389295442 or privatetutors2t@gmail.com

PDD/ NOS, Down Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD), or a specific Learning Disability (LD) and needs after school home support to cope up with school work, please fcontact Teacher Jun at teacher. specialeducation@gmail.com for an appointment.

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Looking MC for your kid birthday and social event, please c all m e: P aun d r a H anu t am a +628179460145.

Expat Superiors, do you work with staff that need to improve their English? A trustworthy female who grew up in the U.S. and has been teaching in International companies for years can provide excellent v a r i o u s p ro g r a m s . L e a r ni n g Private Lessons are welcome. Has been teaching in a Multinational company. Call +628770618 8232.

PROPERTY

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.

Indonesian authentic food.

Accepting catering orders for your events, birthday parties, artisans, wedding receptions, engagements and others events. Please follow our instagram to check the menu or whatsapp +6281290070037.

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 HOL A! Do you want to Learn SPANISH from an experienced native speaker? I've taught at NZIS and BSJ. Courses are tailor made to your needs, suitable for all levels.. will ensure you have fun and learn the language. Please contact me on +62818415555.

Help your child reach his potential!

If your child has AD/HD, Autism,

For further details please contact Monica at +6281314201947.

House at Pulomas, East Jakarta - suitable for office or residence 5 B e d ro o m all w i t h e nsui te bathroom. Includes all furniture Swimming pool and large garden Building 430m2 on a 612m2 plot parking for 4 cars, 2 maid rooms and 1 driver room. Price Rp13.5 billion or offer. Contact: +628111251470.

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

Next submission day:

July 10, 2019

House for rent by owner.

Jaya Mandala, Patra Jasa, South Jakarta. Size 1.600 s q m , 5 B e d s , 4 B a t h s ,1 M a i n H o u s e ,1 G r a n n y House, Pool, G arage 4 cars, Carport 2 cars. Close to Mall Kota Kokas, Lotte.

Access to toll ring road.

Contact +6285811353237, +62218298402, or email: bakpiaoke@hotmail.com

For rent 300 houses at Kemang, Cipete, Cilandak, Jeruk Purut, Pond ok Ind ah. Big g ard ens , swimming pools, US$2,0 0 0 5,000. Phone: +62816859551 or +628170093366.

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.

House for sale in Kebon Jeruk (West Java). 5 minutes access to Jl. Panjang, strategic location. Close to Permata Hijau and TOL road gate.

Walking distance to McDonalds, Holicow, Pizza Hut and The harvest.

The house is a combination of 2 houses put together (86m 2 + 87m 2), total is 173m 2. Freehold.

Price Rp5.9 billion (negotiable).

Contact WA only +6281290070037 (direct owner).

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. US$ 3,000/ month nett excluding tax (negotiate). If interested please call / wa owner at +62811180605.

luxurious facilities are provided in the building, such as outdoor swimming pool, gym, security 24 hour, , downstair there is grocery shopping centre . It is only 5-10 minutes away from shopping mall, 15-20 minutes to main financial and business district. Please contact me via AW for details and showing unit: +6281311014567 or collinsproperty88@gmail.com Selling FAST. A boarding house / private home. 2 floors /15 bedrooms /6 bathrooms /4 living rooms /large garage. Jalan Kramat Lontar (next to Acacia Hotel in Senin). Close to University of Indonesia. Very good condition. Rp17 billion. The street are selling houses for Rp50 billion.

Great Deal. Call +6287706188232.

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

Thousands of ads. With our vast selection of Indonesia popular cities and powerful site search tools, you can’t go wrong. Lower Price / Sweet deals. Most of our ads are posted by the apartments’ owners. That 5% realtor commission can just stay in your wallet!

Start your hunt: www.sewa-apartemen.net www.jual-apartemen.com www.jakarta-apartment.net (English)

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

houses and apartments. This is absolutely my favourite. So nice that I bought it, but now it's too far away from work and the children's school. So sad. If you work near Sudirman or find BNI City convenient, this is for you.

240 sqm, 3 generous bedrooms, each ensuite, in a secluded low rise in Setiabudi. Private lift to ground floor apartment, opening onto a quiet beautifully maintained garden - all the benefits of a house with all the convenience of a condo. 3 pools among only 60 units plus kiddie pool. Gym, secure parking for 2 cars, pets allowed and completely new furniture throughout. All this for only $4,000 a month net. Contact Jeremy on +62811918446.

PROPERTY

2 bedroom fully furnished Apartment in Kemang for rent. Size is 160m2. It is on the ground floor has access to the very big garden with swimming pool, tennis courts, fish pond, jogging track, gymnasium, minimart, etc.. New open kitchen with kitchen island, balcony 30m, great for bbq’s. Free from flood. Pet friendly .

US$1,750 monthly. Please e-mail for more information jakartalinks@gmail.com

For Immediate Lease: 280 m2 office unit in low floor at District 8 in unfurnished condition. Please call me / wa me at +6281311014567 or email me at collinsproperty88@ gmail.com Kemang Mansion and Senayan Residence Apartment for rent. It is in heart of South Jakarta. Complete

Jakarta's best kept secret address I've lived in Jakarta 27 years and at 10 different addresses, both

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.

LOMBOK PROPERTY

Essence A par tment for rent.

Size: 140sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Located at 26 th floor Tower 1 (Eminence) view city.

Rental price of US$1,700/ month for yearly rent. Email: cyril.alagia@ gmail.com

Wanted. Looking to purchase Used Hyundai Royale or similar, 3 - 5 years old in good condition.

Please contact Mel on WA +6281311335064 or melferson@ gmail.com

Thousands of ads. With our vast selection of Indonesia popular cities and powerful site search tools, you can’t go wrong. Lower Price / Sweet deals. Most of our ads are posted by the owners. That 5% realtor commission can just stay in your wallet!

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Mountain Bike , Brand name is “ SPECIALIZED “, 26 inch, bought at Pondok India “ Build a Bike” , asking for Rp 9 million.

Krups Coffee machine, bought at SOGO, asking for Rp1.8 million.

K r u ps C of fe e b e an g r in d er, bought at Sogo as well, asking for Rp 800,000. Please contact +6281282982427 or WA for photo.

BANDUNG

PERSONAL For rent / sale : Corner PENTHOUSE at Tower C HAMPTON'S Park A parment ( South Jakar ta ) : S P E C TA C U L A R G o l f & C i t y VIEW, 2 Balconies, 2 Bedroom, 2,5 Bathroom, Complete Kitchen, Big Wardrobe, Fully Furnished.

Walking dist ance to J akar t a International School ( JIS ), Hero Supermarket, many Restaurant. near Pondok Indal Mall & Pondok Indah Golf Course & Pondok Indah Hospital. Contact home owner direct : agnescni@yahoo. com. More photos at : airbnb.com/ rooms/14195863

Fuji XE2 camera body, Fuji XF 15 -55mm F2.8- 4 lens, Fuji EFX20 flash, extra Fuji battery, Art & Artisan leather camera strap, brass shutter release button. All in excellent condition with boxes.

For sale at Rp10 million. Contact Rob on WhatsApp +628388001471

Please need help to find a house for these 3 kitten. 1 Male tiger and 2 Female tigers (red and tiger with white nose). They were born 29.03.2019 so they are 2.5 months now, nice and funny. I brought them to the vet, they are healthy, they got vitamin and anti-warms, but cannot vaccinate them because they are below 900 grams. If someone can help please let me know! WA +628111470785.

FOR SALE A tall, teak wood dresser wardrobe. ( Age not known but I bought it 19 years ago.) Rp 2 million. WA +62811935346 for photos.

16 plots for sale on the closest hill from iconic Kuta bay. Amazing South views all over the area (sunrise and sunset) – View from ALL THE PLOTS. Overlooking Mandalika project . 120m high .

Safe. Lots of old trees. 800m from the village and its facilities. 250m from Kuta beach. 20 minutes from Lombok International Airport (LOP).

Full property (Hak Milik) - Access to public road, PLN (electricity).

Kuta is the place where government placed its development target (ITDC – Mandalika – GP Moto Grand Prix – Golf - Marina). New flight from Air Asia. Price from US$85,000 to US$177,000. www. bayviewlombok.canalblog.com Mail for contact : pebkuta@yahoo. com

BALI PROPERTY Newly build Hostel in Bali for sale . Great location, freehold , all licence available all marketing

network established , for more information please contact WA +62811399 276.

At trac tive land for s ale 1ha Pejeng Kangin, Gianyar, Ubud.

Unique opportunity to purchase an attractive and secluded plot of land ideally suitable for the development of exclusive villas or retreat/spa resorts. Located along a ridge overlooking the serene valley of the Perkerisan river. The area is known for its tranquillity and peaceful environment and only 10 km from the centre of Ubud. Please contact esperanza. tanzil@gmail.com 6 bedroom villa available short term Aug 14th to Sept 1st 2019 USD$1500 per week incl wifi, h o u s eke e p e r, p o o l b oy a n d gardener. 5 double bedrooms. 1 single bedroom. Sleeps 11 people.

Closed living room with aircon plus

open terrace area. Ricefield view.

Perfect location between Canggu and Seminyak Jl Umalas 1 close to Nook and Churros Cafe. Whatsapp Sari for booking: +6281 916100568 Location at Seminyak Centre. Full villa (600 square meters). Fully furnished with air-conditioner. 2 bedrooms, 3 bathroom, 1 hall, 1 kitchen, 1 swimming pool, IMB pondok wisata. Rp7.7 billion or US$550,000 lease for 38 years.

Viewing and for more info: +62 82147244859.

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

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EVENTS JAKARTA Exhibition

HOMEDEC Indonesia 2019 11 July – 27 October 2019 HOMEDEC, a home design and interior exhibition, will be returning with its 5 th annual edition this year. HOMEDEC Indonesia 2019 will be held on 11–14 th July 2019 at JCC Senayan – Jakarta, and 24 – 27th October 2019 at ICE BSD City – Tangerang. This year’s theme is “Your Home Your Style”, HOMEDEC Indonesia has been continuously positioned as the only home show that presents ideas, solutions, inspiration, and innovations to homeowners. The exhibition is an effective platform for the renovation, redecoration, and refurbishment business sectors to take part in exploring new business opportunities, creating sales, and expanding your market share and branding, amongst the industry players.

HOMEDEC also serves as a medium for industry professional to connect, collaborate, and build business connections during event. For more information about HOMEDEC, please contact by phone: (+62-21) 83796833, mobile: +6281294292503, email: info@homedec.co.id, or visit our website: www.homedec.co.id

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

Indonesia International Wedding Festival 2019 26-28 July 2019 Come and join to get input on wedding plans at the Indonesia International Wedding Festival which will be held in Jakarta Convention Center on July 26–28, 2019. On this occasion,

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Indonesia International Football Expo – IIFEX 2019 20July 2019 The Indonesia International Football Expo (IIFEX 2019) is the first event in Indonesia where all innovations in the field of football are presented. The theme of the event is football and all things related to it. The IIFEX offers a range of products and services regarding the football industry world wide. Showcasing more Football equipment and inventory manufacturers, stadium building and maintenance companies, supplements, football academies, sports agencies, sports clubs, entry ticket systems installation companies, and many other. For contact information: call (+6221) 87928184 or +62 858 9114 7345.

You can also visit: www.tpmiexpo.com Arts & Culture

Musical Theater Show “I La Galigo” 4 – 7July 2019 I La Galigo is a musical theatre performance by Robert Wilson that has been showing since 20 0 4 across A sia, Europe, A u s t r a l i a , a n d t h e U n i te d States. The story is based on an adaptation by Rhoda Grauer, of the Bugis epic Sureq Galigo – the creation myth from South Sulawesi. In 2019, I La Galigo will be staged at Ciputra Artpreneur Theatre, and stands ready to shake the public at Jakarta. To get further information, go to http:// www.ciputraartpreneur.com/ pentas-teater-musikal-i-la-galigo/

and digital technology will arrive at ICE – BSD City on 18 – 28 July 2019, with the presence of premieres and high - end technology vehicles.

content along with relaxed tropical surrounds and allow a great balance to enjoy a relaxing week away. Send your question to: mskimagingaustralia@gmail. com

BALI Culture

Sports

Food and Hotel Indonesia 2019 24 – 27 July 2019 Join us at Food & Hotel Indonesia 2019, Indonesia’s largest business market for a food, beverage, and hospitality exhibition at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo). By registering online, you can get free entrance and avoid the long queues at the registration counter. Register your visit now! The venue is Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta. Industry sectors at the showcase include: food and Ddinks, specialty coffee and tea, foodservice and hospitality equipment, hospitality style and technology, wines, spirits and beers, and bakery and pastry.

What about the event activities?

We will have: Salon Culinaire – Chef’s Competition, a coffee competition, and a wine seminar.

on 7, Raisa, Ramengvrl, Elephant Kind, and Stars & Rabbit are among many of those musicians.

For more information, visit We The Fest 2019 official website at www.wethefest.com

Weddingku together with Dyandra Promosindo will again present various wedding needs vendors who are ready to help visitors meet their wedding planning needs. For more info: www. indonesiainternationalwedding festival.com

and the development of media technology on the practice of contemporary art in that period.

For more info, click w w w. museummacan.org Education

SPH Summer Program 2019 1–19 July 2019 SPH Summer Programs are available for students aged 2-17 years old. The sessions will commence on July 1 to July 19.

Students have the opportunity to study in SPH’s world class campuses, including Lippo Village (Karawaci, Tangerang), Sentul City, Lippo Cikarang, and Kemang Village. As one of the leading providers of education in Indonesia, SPH committed at creating a stimulating i nte r n a t i o n a l e nv i ro n m e nt designed to educate, inspire and build confidence in our students. We provide young learners with an educational experience like no other. Please find more information: https:// sph.edu/summer/ Music

CSA Indonesia Summit 2019 19 July 2019 Today, cloud represents the preferred IT system by which organizations will transform themselves over the coming years. Cloud computing represents the future of an agile enterprise, new technology trends, such as Internet of Things, quantum computing, and container technologies.

The theme of this summit is "Moving into the Cloud" and targets the user community from the private, public and people sectors towards cloud adoption. T he summit will discuss best practices and global governance as well as knowledge & experience sharing

by V ietnamese enterprises that have already embarked their cloud journey. For other enquiries, please email at csaapac-info@cloudsecurityalliance. org

YOGYAKARTA 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.

Bali Arts Festival 2019 16 June – 14 July 2019 The big festival introduces Balinese art and preserves Bali as the main tourism destination in Indonesia. Aside from parade, various competitions will be held in this event, such as literature competition, handy craft, painting and other parades such as culinary, fashion, ngelawang, ramatari, gong kebyar, and traditional dance performances.

V e n u e a t Ta m a n W e r d h i Budaya A r ts Centre. For more information, please call +62361222387.

Music

Dunia dalam Berita 1 May–21 July 2019

We The Fest 2019 at JIEXPO Kemayoran 19–21 July 2019

Dunia Dalam Berita is a largescale exhibition, featuring the work of 10 Indonesian artists reflecting the influence of political upheaval before and after the Reformation, between the 1990s and the early 2000s. Titled Dunia Dalam Berita (referring to news programs aired on TVRI since 1973), this exhibition presents the effects of democratization

We The Fest is returning for its sixth edition on 19, 20 & 21 July 2019. Since its first edition in 2014, the festival has seen incredible performances from well-known local and international per formers. Dua Lipa, Ellie Goulding, The 1975, G-Eazy, Mark Ronson, Macklemore, NAIF, Scaller, Barasuara, Sheila

Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2019 18–28 July 2019 Save the date! The automotive wave of electric, autonomous

Early birds available today! The Altcoin Magazine Mastermind Event is a three-day event in September of 2019, the world’s most powerful networking event for cryptocurrency masterminds.

It is a chance for your project to stand out among the crowd and be seen 1 on 1 by the exac t imp or t ant d ec ision makers outside your field of business, that you spend your energy chasing every day. In this mastermind event, we will gather the world’s most important and influential people from within the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain to create the largest, and most influential networking event that crypto has ever seen.

Send your comments via Twitter @alt__magazine.

SOLO Gypsy Land Music Festival Bali 13 July 2019 Gypsy Land is a two day techno doof held on a three hectare plot of land in Seminyak, Bali.

It’s an interactive immersive environment where worlds collide, it's good versus evil.

There's a heavy focus on set design, costume and non-musical entertainment. Gypsy Land has two realms, the Badlands and the Wonderlands Escape to the Wonderlands a psychedelic refuge, a place for all you enlightened pixies. It’s glitter, butterflies and all things bliss.

Alice awaits you, take her hand and join her on a magical journey.

Networking

TANGERANG Exhibition

Altcoin Magazine Mastermind Event 2019 - for Cryptocurrency Masterminds 4 September 2019

Festival Solo Batik Carnival 2019 26 – 28 July 2019 Solo is known as one of the largest batik producing regions in Indonesia. The tradition of making batik in the city has been going on for centuries. Various motifs have been produced and developed by batik artisans in the city. Some batik centers have also grown up in Solo.

Since 20 08, batik traditions are increasingly felt in this city.

That year, for the first time there was also the Solo Batik Carnival grand performance.

Solo Batik Carnival is a cultural parade especially designed to showcase the clothing made using batik elements on the street. This parade is held on the main road in the city of Solo, like one on Jalan Slamet Riyadi. Here is the event’s website: www. solobatikcarnival.com

LOMBOK MSK Australia Bali 2019 28 July–2 August 2019 After the amazing sucess and positive feedback we recieved for the 2018 event we are happy to say we will be returning to the amazing 5 star hotel 'The Trans Resort Bali'. Our destination, Seminyak, is renowned for its luxur y hotels, high - end re s t a u r a nt s a n d s h o p p i n g along with some of the best sunsets you will ever see. Our 2019 conference will focus on high-end musculoskeletal ultrasound of the upper and lower limbs and is open to all healthcare professionals. This conference should be a great mix of high level conference

Music This is Life Festival - Gili Air 20–21 July 2019 The first ever This is Life Festival, exclusive to Lucky’s Bar in Gili Air is set to launch on July 20th 2019!Offering a diverse serving of Minimal, House, Techno & Psychedelic Trance. Get ready to hear from some of the best local talent from the Gili Islands, as well as a mix of Australian and International artists! Join us for 24 hours of beach beats and nothing but good vibes. For more information and our full terms and conditions, please go to www. thisislifefestival.co

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