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Living in Indonesia as an expat offers a whole host of ways to interact with different cultures, with so many local cultures to explore as well as those of fellow expats from around the globe. Food is probably the most obvious way that you can get to know the country; with an adventurous palate you can travel all over the archipelago without leaving your local district.

The nightlife in Jakarta is thriving, and more and more international acts are passing through from a breadth of genres. There’s plenty to explore and even more people ready to share your love of music. If you’re more interested in sedate and relaxing experiences, the countryside, beaches, and mountains are perfect for weekend exploration. Indonesia is growing and developing fast, and the expat community is stable and ready to cater to your needs.

This issue has a lifestyle theme, with articles relating to expat life in our chosen country. Our column Meet the Expat explores the story of Matteo Guerinoni, the businesses he runs in the country, and why his future is firmly in Indonesia. Stephanie Brokes’ story “A Jungle Stay in Gunung Leuser National Park, Aceh – North Sumatra” delves into the jungles and wildlife in a lesser explored part of the country. If you enjoy the green but not the animals, “Golfing in Jakarta: A Guide for Golfers Visiting or New to Jakarta” should tell you all you need to know about the local fairways. To get the travel inspiration flowing, Joanne Rushton’s article “The Soul of Padang is on the Streets” will introduce you to a different side of the city. If you’re in need of a guide to local supermarket problems, “Lost in the Supermarket” might help you through your experience. Looking for a new challenge in life? “The Eight Best Jobs for an Expat in Bali” is surely your go-to read.

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MEET THE EXPAT Matteo Guerinoni

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SPORTS A Guide for Golfers Visiting or New to Jakarta

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TIPS The Eight Best Jobs for an Expat in Bali

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INFO FOR EXPATS Can a Foreigner Buy Property in Indonesia?

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URBAN ART The Soul of Padang is on the Streets

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TRAVEL A Jungle Stay in Gunung Leuser National Park, Aceh – North Sumatra

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OBSERVATION Lost in the Supermarket

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MEET THE EXPAT

Matteo Guerinoni Indonesia Expat sat down with Matteo Guerinoni, an Italian former motorbike racer and the founder of Il Gelato di Matteo, a gelato laboratory in Indonesia, who has spent half of his life living here – 27 years to be precise.

Who is your role model?

You could say I learned everything by myself. I’ve made many mistakes and learned from them. If you’re talking about a mentor that taught me what I know, there isn’t really one. I did used to have a business partner at Café Pisa. I gained a lot of knowledge from him in the field of business.

His name was Pramono Sungkono; he has passed away. He was a partner at the Pisa Café. If one person could be thought of as a mentor it would be Pak Pramono.

What is it about Indonesia that makes you feel at home?

I think there are similarities between Indonesia and Italy. In Italy, family is number one and that’s the same in Indonesia, so I am very happy. Even though my family is in Italy, when I joined the Pisa Café, I felt I had a family in Indonesia. Mr. Sungkono was like my father. Even when I got married, Mr. Sungkono was my best man. His family is very kind to me, I really appreciate them. My success here is partly down to the Sungkono family.

What’s the story of your business in Indonesia?

I came to Indonesia in 1992. Within the first year, by April 1993, I opened my first ice cream shop in Menteng called the Pisa Café. That business ran for 15 years until 2007. By that time, I had three restaurants and a further seven franchises, but I decided to sell everything at the end of that year. I sold all of my shares and decided to become a freelance consultant. While working as a consultant, I also focused on my Gelato di Matteo business. The business was good, so I focused on seriously developing it; I decided to move to BSD City in South Tangerang and set up my gelato office there.

What is the difference between gelato and ice cream?

Gelato has a smoother texture and is home-made, while ice cream is made using an industrial process with industrial machinery.

When did you get into the gelato business?

I got started in the gelato business when I was 18 years old. I started as a normal worker in a small gelato shop in Bergamo, Italy. There, I started to understand the process of making good gelato by watching how they created it, and I learned how to balance different flavours from a gelato master.

Besides gelato, what other businesses do you have?

Now I supply my gelato to hotels, cafés, and restaurants in Jakarta and Bali, I also have a company that imports special, off-road motorbike parts, Enduro Extreme Shop.

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I think there are similarities between Indonesia and Italy. In Italy, family is number one and that’s the same in Indonesia, so I am very happy.

Tell us about your passion for racing.

I have been involved in the racing world since I was eight years old. But at the age of 18, I decided to quit racing. This was mainly because my mother had died and my father was the sole breadwinner in the house. I recently got back into it at the age of 33. I’ve achieved various accomplishments; I won the Indonesian national championship of Supersports twice and Superbike once. Even before my return to motorbike racing, I actually still did some karting to satisfy my need for speed.

You’re also known as a commentator on several national TV shows, are you still involved in that?

I have been a commentator on Trans TV’s Moto GP program for eight years. It’s been an amazing experience and I’m still active as a Moto GP commentator, but now for Fox Sports Asia Channel. I also took part in Indonesia’s Masterchef Season 4 in 2015 as judge; they did offer me to be a judge in Season 5 as well, but I politely declined.

How has the food industry changed over time in Indonesia?

In the past, the food and beverage business was easy because there wasn’t much competition. The quality of competition wasn’t high. Now, the competition is good.

When I first arrived in Indonesia, the competition was not as tight as it is now.

Food businesses were starting to grow when I arrived, you could say that I grew at the same time as Jakarta did.

What is your main motivation for running your businesses?

When I graduated from high school, my mother passed away, but by that time my parents were already divorced so I had to look after myself and my younger sister. I chose to have two jobs; by day I worked as a land surveyor and I kept on freelancing in restaurants in the evenings.

I started working in the kitchen, then as a waiter, before moving behind the bar. This motivated me to keep up my passion for the food and beverage industry. My experience has helped me to build up 22 restaurants in Indonesia.

What message do you have for anyone looking to start a restaurant business?

First of all, they must have a clear concept combined with great food. They must have an in-depth understanding about the business because the food industry is not just a hobby. So many people just want to try it for fun because they think it is easy, but they often underestimate the fact that making a mistake due to lack of knowledge about the business could lead to an unsuccessful and even dangerous outcome.

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SPORTS GOLFING IN JAKARTA

A Guide for Golfers Visiting or New to Jakarta

BY KATE PARADIS

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aily walking would be nice, yeah?

Indonesia, the world’s 4th most populous country, came in dead last for the number of walking steps taken by citizens, in a study of 46 countries by Stanford University. Jakarta especially, is one of the most difficult cities in the world to maintain an active lifestyle due to lack of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and recreational green space. One way to get out there, get exercise, and walk in the great outdoors, is to play a round of golf.

Our concrete jungle has great courses!

Golf season is year-round, the courses are beautiful, and it’s one of the only ways to have a peaceful, quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of Jakarta’s chaos. Here’s a quick guide: ETIQUETTE • Relax. Many visitors have reported that golfing in Indonesia is a bit more laid back than in western countries. Standard rules of golf apply, but the courses are not generally pretentious and have welcoming, friendly vibes.

• All courses provide caddies as part of the green fee. They are not pro-golfers but they are trained and generally know the greens well. They can be as involved in your game as you like. You can have your ball teed up and lined up for each hole if that’s what you prefer. Some will offer tips on club choice and direction off the tee-box. One of the best luxuries is that they spot your ball for you and help you look for it in the rough if your swing goes awry. Tipping is expected. For 18-holes, it is common to tip the caddy Rp200,000 – 300,000 after your last hole. If you find a caddy you like, get their name, and request them next time you book, as they can greatly improve your game!

• Phone ahead for Tee-Time reservations.

• Prices can be significantly higher on weekends and national holidays: check the websites or phone for updated rates.

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WHERE TO GO Great Layouts with Great Views: • Rainbow Hills Golf Club: Three course options (27 holes), located in Sentul.

Stunning, picturesque mountain views, a challenging layout, superb clubhouse facilities and a practice range. Award winning in South East Asia, designed by J. Michael Poellot Golf Design Group.

• Jagorawi Golf & Country Club: Two Courses, old and new (45 holes), just off the Jagorawi Toll in Depok. Riverside and jungle scenery, mountain views on some holes. Want to test your stamina? Each August this course has a walking-only charity tournament of all 45 holes.

• Royale Jakarta Golf Club: Challenging, international championship-style layout (27 holes), practice range, spa, superb facilities. Online tee-time booking available. Southeast Jakarta (near Halim Airport) • Pondok Indah Golf Course: (18 holes) Located in South Jakarta’s Pondok Indah, premium location within Jakarta, driving range (lit at night), excellent facilities, a favourite for corporate clients.

GOLF ON A BUDGET An afternoon well-spent for the casual golfer on a budget, is at Pangkalan Jati.

It is in South Jakarta (technically Depok), just south of Cilandak and offers very affordable rates. There is a graveyard in the

middle of one of the holes on the 9th hole, and motorbikes can be spotted crossing fairways: so very Jakarta! The course is not in PGA-tour type of condition, but it’s a perfect place to do a quick nine or casual 18, get the body moving, and grab a Katsu Curry and refreshing Es Kelapa.

VIRTUAL GOLF Virtual golf saves time (traffic, rain delays) and gives some unique tools to work on your game. If in South Jakarta, try SG Golf on Jl. Prapanca VI Dalam (new location also opening in Bintaro June 2019). Men’s and women’s clubs are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. The technology gives you enough information to seriously improve your game, with instant feedback on distance, direction and even video replay of your swing, which you can replay and slow down to critique. There is no time limit and the owners are great; you can stay on after closing to finish up your 18 holes if needed. Rates are low compared to a real course: only Rp150,000 for 18 holes 10am–4pm, or Rp250,000 from 4pm to midnight. Enjoy the food at the small café there, or order in your own food for more variety. They have many virtual courses to choose from; you will not be bored by the selection.

NIGHT GOLF Senayan National Golf Club is fully lit at night, and it’s the only place in Jakarta to golf after sundown. Don’t expect to find your ball every time you hit into the rough, but it is lit well enough to have a fun time after work. Heads up though! This course’s layout is quite tight, so watch for flying balls and heed the “Fore!” warnings.

SURF THE FAIRWAYS WITH GOLF BOARDS The only course in Jakarta with Golf Boards is near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, at Cengkareng Golf Club. If you want some added adventure in your round, try them out! They are a fun alternative to golf carts. You ride them standing in a surf board stance, carving your way down the fairways. It’s a great time if you don’t take your golf game too seriously! Regular carts and walking are also options at this course.

GETTING THERE • If you don’t have a private driver and car, BlueBird, Grab or a Go-Car via the Go-Jek app will get you to the course. If you are going to the courses that are just outside Jakarta and want to ensure you have a ride back with minimal waiting time, hire the car to standby for you.

TIPS FOR THE WEATHER • It’s hot. Sunscreen up, cover up, bring an umbrella. Bringing ice water and a cold towel helps beat the heat and humidity for the 4–5 hours it takes to play the round.

• Insect Repellent: Dengue is a real risk in Jakarta and there is standing water on the courses.

• Check the forecast, especially during rainy season (October–April)

Golf is a great way to take in stunning views and get exercise, get out there!

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The Eight Best Jobs for an Expat in Bali

BY POLLY CHRISTENSEN

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ali is considered a dream holiday destination, and some visitors quickly move on from being a tourist to an expat, turning the island into a home and workplace. In many cases, expatriates choose to live in Bali because the cost of living is cheaper than other destinations in South East Asia, but Bali can be a tough place for expats to find employment - even for those who hold an excellent track record of skills and experience, because finding skilled locals costs far less. However, if you’re passionate about working in Bali or interested in the opportunities, here are the eight best expat jobs for 2019.

DIVE INSTRUCTOR

Diving is a great way to relocate to the tropics, but don’t expect to get rich as the pay is modest and seasonal. Known as one of the top 15 diving destinations in the world, it’s no surprise that Bali is home to a lot of diving operators and instructors, many of whom are legally certified foreigners. There are many choices of fivestar, certified dive shops available around the island, and finding a position as a dive instructor can be a great opportunity. It’s a great choice if you have a certification from PADI or SSI instructor courses, and you’re passionate about exploring underwater sites with beginner divers. Local wonders include Tulamben, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Penida.

WORK IN HOSPITALITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER

Foreigners from a native English-speaking country have an advantage when finding work in Bali as many schools are in regular need of English teachers or tutors. Overseas foreign language teachers are welcome at kindergartens, high schools, and universities, and the pay can be diverse depending on your own educational credentials.

Teaching offers valuable cultural insights through close interaction with locals, and Balinese students are social and inquisitive about foreign cultures, making for a pleasant transfer of knowledge. Pay rates vary, with international schools paying the most, national schools coming in second and other English institutes paying the least.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

A large number of infrastructure and construction projects are continuously being developed on Bali and the outer islands.

Many senior construction and project management positions are held by expats who have the experience, credentials, and qualifications for the job on offer and basic language skills to manage a team. All of these skills increase a person’s chance of finding work at a foreign-operated company and will improve your salary.

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If you’re looking to blend into Bali culture, hospitality is the perfect industry to become a part of the community in which you work and learn all about local traditions, or dishes, while working in an energetic, and fast-paced environment.

High numbers of established fourto five-star hotels offer positions for qualified chefs and general managers with competitive salaries and are often filled by foreigners.

Other luxurious private villas on the island have expats managing their operations too, as they better understand the needs of visiting tourists.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Providing you have good credentials, Bali is perhaps one of the world’s best places to practice yoga and wellbeing, with almost every resort and yoga centre on the island regularly featuring visiting “guest yoga instructors.” The town of Ubud has a thriving yoga scene and is the capital for all things spiritual in Bali. Yoga studios offer many different kinds of yoga, welcoming practitioners of all levels and disciplines. Teachers enjoy the opportunity to exchange knowledge with like-minded yogis from all over the world. The annual Bali Spirit Yoga Festival is a great place to start.

ARTIST

If you are a model, photographer, DJ, or dancer then opportunities are plentiful in Bali, as events and festivals are held regularly and usually require your skills.

Jazz singers and musicians are in constant demand, with hip bars and nightclubs featuring live entertainment regularly. It is important to realise that production companies will usually employ you on a short-term contract, and some people accept this precarious way of life as a concession in order to fulfil their dreams; others find the lack of reliable money arrangements unsettling. An Artist’s Visa is now required for DJs, artists, and photographers who are going to work in the Republic of Indonesia.

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS

From starting your IT consultancy firm, becoming a restaurateur, to creating an import-export company, there are many opportunities to launch your own business in Bali. You’ll improve your professional skills while forging personal connections to help you get ahead. Be warned though: starting a business in Indonesia, as a foreigner, is not without its bureaucratic hurdles, and few people make it successfully.

Now Indonesian business is international, it is recommended to get that extra layer of experience by learning first-hand how to communicate between cultures with some Indonesian language basics.

STARTUP ENTREPRENEUR

The best reasons to create a startup business in Bali include cheap living, affordable rent, and relatively low labour costs. You can also mix your personal and professional life successfully and make friends at home “green with envy.” A popular method to do this is by blogging or travel writing, and starting a YouTube channel with affiliate marketing or influencers. The growing number of collaborative co-working spaces with fast, reliable internet connection on the island encourages the establishment of companies and dynamic environments to fully support the development of startups.

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CAN A FOREIGNER BUY PROPERTY IN INDONESIA?

Note that you can order due diligence from Emerhub’s property lawyers.

4. Sales purchase agreement Sales purchase agreement (SPA) obligates a seller to sell, a buyer to buy and sets the terms. Sign it in front of a public notary authorised for the area (PPAT).

Make sure the SPA protects your interests, and you understand all the terms. Emerhub can draft the SPA for you and advise on which local notary to use. Once you’ve signed the SPA you also need to transfer the down payment.

5. Final payment Final transfer and the signing of the Deed Of Sell and Buy should be made simultaneously in front of the public notary.

Buying property is one of the most common ways for Indonesians to protect and increase the value of their assets. Not everyone knows how to do it safely or not lose money.

In this article, we’ll give you a step by step guide on how to make better property investments in Indonesia.

Buying or leasing property as a foreign national in Indonesia Register a company (PT PMA) to buy property The safest way to purchase property is to register a foreign-owned company (PT PMA). Your PT PMA can buy property (except land) with the Right to Use title.

When you sell the property to a local investor, then they can change the title to Right to Own. Get a residence permit (KITAS) to lease property You need to apply for a residence permit (KITAS). To lease, you’ll need to sign a Lease Agreement in front of a public notary.

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If you don’t have a KITAS and a person to sponsor it, then using the employer of record service is the easiest way to get it.

Avoid buying property under a local person’s name Some foreign nationals still believe that the only way they can proceed with a property deal in Indonesia is when it’s under a local person’s name. While the local person can have the best intentions, it’s still an investment based on blind trust.

Hence, no matter how well you know the local person, this is one of the surest ways to lose money in Indonesia. If the local person owns the property, they are under no legal pressure to give you control over it. Property transactions are big enough to justify the expense of setting up a company.

Six steps to buying property in Indonesia correctly Emerhub’s latest blog post describes the following six steps in detail. In short, here is what you need to be wary of when considering to enter into a property deal in Indonesia:

1. Use professional registered real estate agents Property ownership structures can be complicated, especially if it was inherited. In most cases dealing with amateurs, such as helpful friends, will complicate the process.

2. Check the property licences There are two crucially important documents from the viewpoint of buying property in Indonesia: • The Certificate of the Property • The Building Licence/ IMB If you are having difficulties receiving these two documents from the seller, you should not proceed with the transaction.

3. Conduct due diligence Conducting due diligence comes right after you have everything settled with the property licences. Don’t break under the pressure of the seller, even if they claim to have a line of buyers besides you. It’s better to lose a good deal than to rush into a bad one. In our blog, we’ve highlighted the key questions you should ask when it comes to land due diligence.

Note that both parties need to pay an additional tax: • Seller pays 5% of the transaction value • Buyer pays 10% of the transaction value Seller may also propose an “unofficial” price to reduce the tax. Before accepting that, keep in mind the following: each property has a Tax Object Price (NJOP) that defines the amount of property taxes you need to pay. Your transaction price cannot be lower than that.

The local government should also find that amount realistic, otherwise it may lead to an audit. As an extra, we’ve also provided an example of lowering sales tax on property - find the calculation from the original article published on Emerhub’s blog.

6. Change of ownership Once you complete the previous steps, the public notary will transfer the ownership to you!

Get in touch with Emerhub either in Bali (bali@emerhub.com) or Jakarta (indonesia@emerhub. com) to discuss buying property in Indonesia further.

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The Soul of Padang is on the Streets

BY JOANNE RUSHTON (IMAGES BY: INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT @PADANGGRAFFITIUNITED)

initial activity, the players of the Padang art scene resurfaced again.” The first event was focused on local talent but over the last five years the festival has gone from strength to strength.

The following year, PYC was attended by artists from all over Indonesia, and over the last six festivals there have been over five hundred participants from all over the world, including Australia, Germany, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. So important has PYC become to the local community, the most recent event in March 2019 was in collaboration with the local general election committee.

Zikri explains that he worked with the local KPU, aiming to highlight the success of the recent general election. Ideas of fake news, sensationalism, nationalism, and civic pride were explored on the walls surrounding a community sports facility in the biggest celebration of art in the city.

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he streets on the edge of Padang’s Chinatown are crumbling. The various states of disrepair range from shutters swinging in the wind from a dilapidated window frame, to columns of old red bricks jutting out of the ground, reaching for nowhere, and caressed by creepers and vines. Formerly ornate façades still show the pride once taken over the area, but the rot seems to be in it for the long haul.

And then you turn a corner, and you are greeted like an intrepid adventurer with some stunning graffiti. Padang comes across as a quaint city by the sea with a nice fishing village attached, not the place where artists congregate to decorate the walls.

When viewed in this setting, it shows one of the greatest things about graffiti and street art – its accessibility.

First, and of course; it’s free to see, and it’s not stuck in a big museum which can feel stuffy and daunting. Street art at its most raw is also unpretentious. It’s easy to understand, the ideas are broad and the metaphors are simple. As an example, there is a mural, on the corner of Jalan Batang Arau and an unnamed road, of a bulldozer as a monster razing a playground. Even if you don’t understand the Bahasa Indonesia text included, you can clearly understand the point the artist is making in railing against the destruction of community facilities.

Street art is done for pure desire, rather than any financial gain from the artist (although it does add to a portfolio and reputation for those wanting to get paid for their talents). There is freedom of expression in this form of art, rather than

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A city with graffiti is a city with soul. It shows that there are people willing to express themselves for the sake of it, ready to push boundaries, and challenge, and sometimes subvert, a society’s mainstream ideas. “Before 2006, it was very difficult for graffiti to be accepted by the community, because it was considered vandalism,” says Zikri, echoing sentiments of many street artists around the world. “But we have consistently proved that graffiti can be accepted in public spaces, society, and even by government!” he continues.

And then you turn a corner, and you are greeted like an intrepid adventurer with some stunning graffiti.

being constrained by a museum curator or the need to fit into a certain style or school of art.

Along Jalan Ps. Borong III you’ll find a stunning piece of work; two elephants meeting around a corner, lovingly intertwining their trunks that burst with colour. There is passion and love in this piece of art that makes you stop and think for a moment. That it sits on a back street of town adds to the beauty because this is probably where that message is most needed.

All of this creativity and expression has been the brainchild of one local man, Zikri Zeek. He is the founder and community force behind the festival Paint Your City, which he founded in 2014. Zikri says, “The reason for creating Paint Your City is to restore the glory of street art in the city of Padang.” He is a local artist who was looking for a platform for his work and this was a way to bring graffiti to the fore in the city.

In 2014, 12 artists gathered by the railway tracks in Padang and created a mural, each artist having their own distinct section, with each work tied into the next. Zikri says this was a great success and a turning point for graffiti and street art, “from this

Indeed, the reputation of street art has been rehabilitated in the last 20 odd years.

The likes of Banksy turned what was once regarded as a nuisance into a valid art form that had real value. In years gone by, owners of the walls and shop fronts that would get tagged or painted would spend time and effort to clean it off, whereas now some places even pay an artist to graffiti them.

The support in the community for PYC has extended to the proprietors of the buildings being decorated, “the building owners are all co-operative and always support our work,” Zikri assures. It seems intuitive to support such works by those who own the walls, it brings people to the area which, in the case of Chinatown in Padang, could well bring about revitalisation of the run-down area. Usually, where art explores, people follow.

YouTube and Instagram are the homes for the collection of graffiti and street art created through Paint Your City. The videos that document the festivals, the artists, and their creations show the evolution from the twelve artists and one wall back in 2014, to a massive mural on a bridge in 2016, and the recent election inspired event at the sports fields. The Instagram account @padanggraffitiunited hosts a range of pieces from the festival and other murals by local artists.

In Zikri’s own words, “Padang, even though it is a small city… has a big artistic movement that is extraordinary.” For art lovers, a trip to Padang seems almost necessary and a follow of their Instagram page will ensure you get to know about the next Paint Your City festival that Zikri has in the making.

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Stephanie Brookes is a travel writer and blogger with tales from Indonesia and beyond. Please see www.travelwriter.ws Facebook and Instagram: stephtravelwriter

A Jungle Stay in Gunung Leuser National Park, Aceh – North Sumatra

BY STEPHANIE BROOKES (IMAGES BY DAVID METCALF)

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After lunch, I was up for some rafting and so clambered into the back of an old, weathered truck, along with a folded raft, a bunch of oars, and two guides. We headed off to explore more wildlife – this time at the river.

ithin one day of arriving in Ketambe Village in Gunung Leuser National Park, I had spotted three gibbons, five Thomas’ leaf monkeys, and three Sumatran orangutans.

You have to get up early to catch the wildlife; by 5.30am my forest lodge was a hive of activity. People were packing water and snacks, strapping on their camera equipment, lacing up their leg gaiters, and hurriedly heading out the door for their morning trek.

Travelling down the river gave me a great insight into village life that I was able to observe intermittently along the river’s edge.

As our raft passed villages, people waved and cheered. The children would scramble and fall over each other to try and keep pace with the raft. They would then provide some entertainment by jumping off rocks, impersonating animal calls, and generally clowning about. Great river entertainment!

Gunung Leuser National Park in Aceh and North Sumatra provinces, offers a wonderful wilderness experience. The park is actually on the border of both Aceh and North Sumatra provinces. Most people head to Bukit Lawang on the Sumatran side for trekking, as it’s well-established; however, it attracts hundreds of tourists. Ketambe in Aceh is a more authentic wilderness escape.

For some reason, Ketambe has remained under the tourist radar and let’s hope it stays that way.

The trip combined a series of swift-paced rapids with lots of slow, relaxed stretches on a gentler river current. When the cool, clear river slowed down to a meander, we tucked the oars inside the raft, soaked in the serenity and silence of the wide-open river and simply floated.

Several trails start right from your forest lodge, and within five minutes you are in dense forest. I followed my guide’s advice.

We walked in silence, obeying the rules of trekking, “follow the leader” and “when the guide stops, you stop.” Next instruction – “stand dead still, wait and listen.”

The guide followed a trail of fruit droppings, dispersed here and there on the forest floor.

This meant a bit of bushwhacking, but I was up for that. Soon enough, the guide signalled for me to stop. He pointed up, and there it was – a huge orangutan sitting in the canopy of the rainforest, towering 30 metres above me. He pointed out not just one, but three orangutans.

It was a moment that simply took my breath away. I don’t know why; maybe it’s the gentleness of these big, hairy primates, or the haunting thought that our DNA is so similar to theirs. They have the capability of showing deep emotion on their faces and in their actions. For me, that’s a tangible sign of our similarity. Certainly, when you see your first orangutan in the wild, it’s a very powerful experience.

It takes a trained eye to spot orangutans.

Unless they are on the move, they are masters of camouflage. They sit very high in the treetops where they will make a new nest every night.

Within minutes of spotting the three orangutans, a family of gibbons came into view. Their high-pitched, lyrical calls were beautiful. Their call is actually a song

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Banda Aceh Lhokseumawe Meulaboh Gunung Leuser National Park Medan

It’s a nature-lovers’ dream and, if you stay in Ketambe on the Aceh side of the park, you can have a very close encounter with nature and walk the forest trails with very few other tourists.

which gathers pace and lasts for about 20 minutes. Next, my guide pointed to the east and there, gliding through a narrow gap in the trees, was a magnificent, lone hornbill cruising gracefully on a steamy jungle airstream. The hornbill continued on its path as its wings brushed foliage on either side.

I headed back to the lodge for lunch and eagerly swapped stories with other travellers. Two Germans had seen seven orangutans on their morning trek and were going back for more.

By Road: Medan, Sumatra to Ketambe, Aceh 230 km (7 to 8-hour drive)

By Air: Susi Air operates 2-3 x a week from Banda Aceh to Kutacane (Alas Leuser Airport). You continue by road to Ketambe (30 minutes).

Note: Susi Air bookings can only be made by a travel agent or tour guide, and are usually paid in cash.

Accommodation: Friendship Guest House Tel: +6285296883624 (Pak Ahmed) Email: info@ketambe.com Website: www.ketambe.com Trekking tours: www.jungletrekkingketambe.com Trekking (1-7 days) and rafting can be organised by Pak Ahmed The Gunung Leuser National Park was established in 1980 and in 2004 gained Tropical Rainforest World Heritage Listing.

Towering trees provided shade. Now and again we spotted giant black beehives dangling from the high treetops - wild honey on tap if only you could reach it. I was assured by my guide that the locals know how to scale the tall trees to deathdefying heights and gather the honey, which they do at around 3am when the bees are sleepy, and there is less risk of being stung.

I asked the guide about tigers, and he explained, “I have worked in the park for seven years and have only seen one tiger.

We were on a seven-day trek, and I spotted the tiger at the riverbank. I was very lucky.

Also, we have herds of wild elephants here in the park. If you go on a seven-day hike or longer, you might chance a sighting, but it is very rare. Mostly, we only come back with tales of elephant track sightings.”

The “big five” are in the park – elephants, tigers, orangutans, rhinoceros, clouded leopards, and the smaller sized sun bear.

At around 85-95 percent, your chances of seeing orangutans are by far the best. Along with exotic wildlife, and the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia, there are over 10,000 plant species.

It’s a nature-lovers’ dream and, if you stay in Ketambe on the Aceh side of the park, you can have a very close encounter with nature and walk the forest trails with very few other tourists. By visiting, you also help to support a fantastic, low-impact eco-tourism program and preserve what is indeed one of the many unique and beautiful wild places in Indonesia.

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OBSERVATION

Lost in the Supermarket

BY SIMON PITCHFORTH

environments; see Jakarta’s love affair with the shopping mall. The franchisation of the world has also deterritorialised it. Walking around the bright interior of my local mini-mart, I could be anywhere on the planet, or at least anywhere in Indonesia. Shops like this are coming to dominate every city in the world, giving lie to the myth that the free-market engenders competition, choice and diversity.

Moving up the scale though, Kemchicks, Ranch Market, the very posh Hero Kemang, and various other super posh supermarkets are all available if you’re after the real expatriate, imported deal and some American comfort foods such as Paul Newman’s spaghetti sauce, Trump steaks, or Pee-Wee Herman fudge fingers. Basically, the kind of food that fuels the US rustbelt but available over here at vastly inflated prices. Perhaps, all is jealousy though because, as a citizen of the UK, many of the chocolate bars and, of course, Marmite, from my own fair Albion are lamentably thin on the ground.

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However, that’s not to say that there aren’t temptations lurking inside ready to grab your wallet by the throat and throttle the hell out of it. Indeed, the urge to blow half of my monthly salary on blue cheese and red wine can sometimes be overpowering to the extent that I have to go and stand next to the Magnums freezer to cool off and generally relocate my sense of homeostatic balance before continuing with my weekly shop. The other timeout option is to head outside to peruse the noticeboard, which is usually full of glowing recommendations for newly unemployed maids and drivers provided by former expat employers. “Agus mows the lawn like a trooper and his wife can cook a mean meatloaf. I have no hesitation in recommending him for a similar position with another clan of carpetbaggers.”

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astidious shoppers may prefer the rarified aisles of fancy expat supermarkets, but spare a thought for the city’s traditional markets. The traders down at my local pasar are always good for a bit of banter, a few pleasantries, a quick pry into my personal affairs, and a cheeky eggplant-related innuendo or two.

Pasar Jaya has modernised many of the 153 Jakarta markets that it owns in recent years, which may tempt some of you inside, along with the 2 million other Jakartans who visit them every day. Having originally ponged like septic tanks and resembled bombed out Beirut hospitals, Jakarta’s markets are now rather cleaner, brighter, and more sanitary in general, although the nature of the beast means that they’re still not quite as fragrant as a branch of Ranch Market.

However, one more deeply rooted cultural divide does remain. Specifically, the kind of folk who are likely to frequent traditional markets are also likely to rise from their slumbers at some ungodly hour of the morning – the middle of the night as far as I’m concerned – before bounding enthusiastically down to their local wet market to snap up all of the best fresh meat and vegetables. Thus, all of the good stuff tends to be purchased, taken home, and cooked before I’ve even had my morning cup of Java.

In other words, a journey to your local market after around 10am is likely to result in a somewhat less than gourmet dinner of chicken’s feet fricassee all washed down with a brown banana smoothie.

More recently, however, mini-markets have proliferated the length and breadth of the country, sometimes next to each other. Their hygienic strip lighting and brightly togged out staff are a direct challenge to the concrete catacombs of the traditional markets. Many small market traders have complained about the rise of these mini-market empires, and indeed any idiot with about US$10,000 to spare can open one.

You have to feel a bit sorry for the small traders who are being left out in the cold by the wipe clean surfaces and hyper-efficient supply lines of these new citadels of convenience. There’s more to this issue than just the disempowerment of the small trader by franchise capital though. The mini-market changes the whole psycho-social

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If that doesn’t appeal then you can opt to have your bulk shop delivered through apps such as Happy Fresh and Sayurbox. Local shopping behemoths Giant and Hypermart also have their own apps. Naturally, you can't give the tomatoes (either real or virtual) a damn good squeeze through an app, however, such door-to-door, weekly shopping deliveries have become a hugely popular timesaver in the West.

Having originally ponged like septic tanks and resembled bombed out Beirut hospitals, Jakarta’s markets are now rather cleaner, brighter, and more sanitary in general, although the nature of the beast means that they’re still not quite as fragrant as a branch of Ranch Market.

outlook of the community at some unconscious level.

Moreover, compared with the fresh produce of a proper market, the nutritional content of the fare on offer is probably sending Indonesia’s type II diabetes rates soaring through the roof.

As the bland homogenisation of the global marketplace standardises our desires and aspirations, we increasingly like to shuffle around impersonal, highly predictable

But enough of the cod sociology; how do these various retail palaces stack up against more mundane criteria?

1. Booze availability. The expat supermarket obviously wins here.

2. Attentiveness of Staff. The smiling, jovial, wisecracking, market traders definitely come out on top here. The trainee school leavers down at my mini mart seem to be suffering from a fairly common condition that I’ve named Indonesian-Y-chromosome-serviceindustry-syndrome. Basically, these chaps are about as gormless as it is humanly possible to be without actually being plugged into life support machines.

3. Ambience. We've already discussed this in some detail but, masochist that I am, I don't think you can beat a good nostril singeing trip around the huge hollowed out breeze block of the market, and there’s less chance of bumping into somebody I know. Always a plus.

4. Prices. At least these are fixed down at the supermarket, although I'm not generally taken for a sucker by the market traders; not once I've given their formaldehyde soaked chickens the once over and their juicy ripe mangoes a damned good fondling at any rate.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS The Brand New Momiji Lounge at Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Center JAKARTA Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Center will shortly introduce its brand new outlet, The Momiji Lounge; located on the second floor, it is designed to accommodate a meeting room with a comfortable Japanese ambiance.

This lounge is filled with comfy sofas and is ready to provide an intimate, warm gathering for guests who would like to enjoy an endless selection of the best coffee and tea, served with mouth-watering pastries and snacks. The Japanese Lounge ambience aims to stimulate your creativity during any meeting.

Located on the same floor as our Momiji Japanese Restaurant, guests can easily have lunch or dinner in the lounge as well. On Momiji Japanese Restaurant’s authentic menus, guests can find miso ramen, ozen, teppanyaki and donburi. We also serve special matcha lattes and matcha de coco, both signature beverages. The lounge is able to accommodate up to 34 people and is open from 8.00am to 10.30pm.

Our strategic location at Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Center, in the centre of the business district of T.B. Simatupang, is surrounded by many Japanese corporate companies in the area. This provides a unique selling point to the hotel because we know that the number of Japanese customers and guests in Indonesia has

From Bar to Spa – Chocolate Takeover at Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort BALI It tastes good, cheers you up, and makes your skin glow. Chocolate, in a bar or in massage oil, is the order of the day at Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort throughout the month of July as part of World Chocolate Day celebrations.

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significantly grown in numbers, especially in Jakarta.

This is the reason why this outlet has been created and why the Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Center, with its team, is ready to serve and give the moment of happiness not only for Japanese guests but to all valued guests.

“We are designing our new Momiji Lounge to add more facilities for our guests, especially the Japanese guests; we know that the Japanese market in Indonesia is growing significantly,” said S. Aulia Masjhoerdin, General Manager of Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Center.

“I hope all guests will enjoy their meetings with their clients and feel comfortable to have their important meetings with us,” he added.

The Anantara spa team is pulling out all the stops with a decadent, two-hour chocolate treatment that includes a chocolate body scrub, chocolate body wrap, and a chocolate oil body massage.

Soothing and sensual, the treatment is designed to detox and rebalance the body while indulging the senses.

The Apurva Kempinski Bali Introduces Izakaya by Oku: The Art of the Japanese Atelier

Chocolate is high in antioxidants and can be used as a natural moisturiser, protecting the skin from damage, and soothing irritation. Rich in vitamins A, B1, C, D, and E, plus iron and calcium, chocolate nourishes the skin and replaces lost moisture. It also prevents aging by protecting the skin from harmful UV rays.

BALI The Japanese restaurant strives to present authenticity through a modern reimagining.

The rich and creamy scent of chocolate has the power of transporting us to sweet shops and family kitchens of our carefree childhood. It releases serotonin, the same hormone that is responsible for the feeling of elation when falling in love, thus promoting happy feelings and reducing stress.

Inspired by the award-winning OKU Restaurant at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta, Izakaya by OKU is a modern Japanese restaurant with an atelier concept.

The word Izakaya refers to an afterwork hub in Japan, where people gather over a meal.

This newly unveiled Japanese restaurant features an open kitchen, allowing guests to observe the preparation of the dishes and the chef ’s craftsmanship at the highest level.

If inhaling the intoxicating aromas of chocolate at the spa leaves you with sugar cravings, chocolate treats paired with sparkling wine served posttreatment will certainly be a welcome and satisfying touch.

Chocolate spa treatments start from Rp2 million++ per couple or Rp1.2 million++ per person. Enjoy a special 35 percent saving on your next treatment, only during July. For more information or to make a reservation, please call +62361737773 or email spabali@anantara.com.

The Apurva Kempinski Bali will launch its latest gastronomic venture with the opening of Izakaya by OKU – the new signature Japanese restaurant that adds to the resort’s dining collection on July 1, 2019.

Chef Deni Koswara, who has more than 15 years’ experience in Japanese gastronomy, has curated a creative menu, inspired by traditional Japanese cooking methods and ingredients. Some of Izakaya by OKU’s signature dishes that are not to be missed include Karasumi pasta, OKU Kaarage, OKU aburi salmon roll, truffle gyu don, saikyo cod, and mizu as well as “Okukase” – an enticing five- or seven-course chef ’s degustation menu paired with sakes and signature cocktails. Additionally, an

extensive range of Japanese traditional sake and shochu, as well as creative cocktails, are offered; crafted by the resort’s sake sommelier.

Featuring an all-wood structure and earthcoloured tones with subdued lighting, the 60 seat Izakaya by OKU is just the right place to experience the Japanese dining culture in the heart of Nusa Dua. Izakaya by OKU opens from Monday to Sunday, 18:00 – 23:00.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Peruvian Delight at Intercontinental Jakarta Pondok Indah JAKARTA Explore the wealth of Peruvian gastronomy brought to you by Peruvian chef Jaime Arbulu, from July 12–26, 2019 at InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah.

Prior to his arrival at InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah, chef Jaime was appointed as a corporate chef and an executive chef in various companies, restaurants, and hotels in South America.

Furthermore, chef Jaime was crowned the winner of Chile Chef Sur and Carozzi Cup Tournament in 2018, where he was among the eight Best Chefs in the country out of the 2,500 chefs that participated. More than fifteen years of experience allows him to combine different types of cuisines and maintain the predominance of Peruvian flavours.

Chef Jaime will take you on a series of gastronomic journeys, from an exquisite Gala Dinner and Wine Pairing Dinner, a cooking class and a specially curated Peruvian buffet station at Sugar & Spice.

Peruvian Signature Delights at Sugar & Spice During this food festival, guests can savour ceviche, the favourite dish of many lovers of Peruvian cuisine. The coastal sensation is made with freshly caught seafood steeped in onion, chilli, and lemon juice, resulting in the raw fish appearing to be cooked. Like any household delicacy around the world, every family has its own secret recipe.

At the sweet end of the Peruvian cuisine, Tres Leches Cake is a must-try dish. This dense, moist “three milks” cake is perforated and soaked in a mixture of three different milk products: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk or heavy cream, hence the name Tres Leches.

This extraordinary fare will be available from July 13–26, 2019 at Sugar & Spice.

• Lunch Buffet: Rp318,000++ per person • Dinner Buffet: Rp388,000++ per person • Brunch Buffet: Prices start from Rp388,000++ per person

Cooking Classes Thursday July 18, 2019, 9am – 11am Priced at Rp488,000++ per person, including lunch buffet at Sugar & Spice.

Regular credit card promotions apply.

Saturday July 20, 2019, 4pm – 6pm Priced at IDR 488,000++ per person, includes brunch or dinner buffet at Sugar & Spice.

Gala Dinner at The Studios Friday, July 12, 2019, 6.30pm onwards.

Priced at Rp888,000++ per person.

Wine Pairing Dinner at The Studios Friday July 19, 2019, 6.30pm onwards.

Priced at Rp888,000++ per person.

Iconic Raffles Brand Arrives in Jimbaran as Raffles Bali Set to Open BALI On June 25, 2019, Accor announced that Raffles Bali will open in early 2020, bringing the legendary Raffles service and iconic luxury to Indonesia’s favourite playground. Perched on a hilltop, with unparalleled views of the ocean and lush greenery, Raffles Bali is being developed in two stages to blend seamlessly with the natural beauty of its setting. With the first phase boasting just 32 elegant villas, all with private pools, the resort will be one of the most exclusive in Indonesia, including its own private beach.

Sprawling over 23 hectares in the prestigious Hijau area of Jimbaran, the Raffles will bring new levels of bespoke service in a creative, seductive setting that will capture those famous Jimbaran sunsets. The hotel will feature the famous Writers Bar, a luxurious Raffles Wellbeing Spa celebrating local rituals and healing treatments, and a beautiful restaurant at the heart of the resort. Diners will be provided with fresh, imaginative menus in surroundings that speak to the local Balinese architecture and traditions. There will also be a beachfront restaurant and bar, providing the perfect setting for a romantic dinner or sunset cocktails.

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will instantly cocoon guests in an oasis of calm and natural beauty,” said Michael Issenberg, Chairman and CEO of Accor Asia Pacific. “Luxury travellers are increasingly seeking bespoke service, rich storytelling and a blend of history and modernity, all of which are epitomised by the Raffles brand.”

Owners PT Jimbaran Greenhill said they are proud to bring one of the world’s most revered hotel brands to Bali. Proudly born in Singapore, Raffles has become an iconic collection of 14 timeless properties worldwide, and is projected to grow by another 8-10 hotels by 2025, half of which will be in Asia Pacific.

Some of the landmark developments in the pipeline include Raffles Sentosa Resort & Spa, Singapore; Raffles Udaipur; Raffles Jaipur; Raffles London; Raffles Boston Back Bay; and Raffles Palm 360 Hotel and Residences. Meanwhile, the legendary Raffles Singapore is planned to re-open on August 1, 2019 following a multi-milliondollar restoration project to reinvigorate all suites and public areas. Each Raffles hotel is a special experience: warm and welcoming, generous in spirit, and unique to its destination.

Jl. Metro Pondok Indah Kav. IV TA, Jakarta 12310. Indonesia Tel: +6221 39507355 F: +6221 39507366 www.intercontinental.com

The main dining room at the InterContinental Jakarta offers a dynamic dining experience in a friendly and vivacious atmosphere, designed to appeal to your senses. Incorporating the culture and culinary highlights from five continents through six magnificent show kitchens, including a private teppanyaki hidden restaurant for those in the know, through progressive yet unpretentious food offerings that will leave you wanting more.

For more information and reservations, please call (021) 3950 7355 or visit www. jakartapondokindah.intercontinental.com.

Join the conversation on social media with #ICJakarta and by following and tagging @ InterContinentalJakarta on Instagram.

Funtastic Weekend Race: Collaboration between The Sultan Hotel & Residence and Waterbom PIK JAKARTA The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta held a media gathering on June 22–23, 2019 with a theme of a “Funtastic Weekend Race”.

under six years old. Twenty percent discount for food is also offered when dining at the Lagoon Cafe for lunch or dinner too, along with the possibility of early check-in and late check-out.

The event went by without a hitch; two famous places in Jakarta providing games that were not only showcasing how well-maintained their facilities are, but also introducing their respective areas in more detail, as well as strengthening the relationship among journalists.

With the latest features offered by the hotel, guests have the freedom to explore the world via the Internet while relaxing in their rooms or elsewhere in the hotel area with access to free Wi-Fi. When the weekend shopping trip calls there is a free shuttle bus service to Senayan City available.

A total of 30 news media were present to enliven the event. The media had access to the outdoor area and swimming pool, and also felt the warmth of staying at the legendary The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta.

To ensure you also have funtastic weekend with loved ones, The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta offers a weekend package that is fun for all the family. Special weekend packages are available starting from Rp1 million net, per room per night, for a Deluxe Room.

This package includes five-star accommodation and breakfast at the Lagoon Cafe for two adults and one child

This attractive package is available for stays from Friday to Sunday, including public holidays. For more information and to make a reservation, guests can contact (62 21) 5703600 or email to reservasi@ sultanjakarta.com.

To add more fun for loyal guests, The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta is collaborating with Waterbom PIK. Through this collaboration, all hotel guests are entitled to get the special price of Rp100,000 per person if they visit Waterbom PIK, valid every day – not just on weekends. This very affordable price can be enjoyed by guests of all ages, not just children.

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A n E xc l u s i v e R e s i d e n c e i n Depok-Cinere area (only 10 units).

Strategic location 10 minutes from Tol gate Brigif ( Depok – Antasari), 900 metres from Cinere Mall, 800 metres from Puri Cinere Hospital.

Land: 120m2 and building 72m2.

Rp1.35 billion. For details please contact WA only +6281511110100.

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

Specialized of property consultant in BSD Serpong area lot, house, a p a r t m e nt , s h o p h o u s e s fo r business. For rent & sale 20 nice houses at BSD City premium area Full furnished apt: 1 unit at Pondok Indah Golf, Treepark BSD, Bintaro Parkview, Bassura City, Kemang (Special rate). Contact: Vera +6287883829999 (WA).

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.

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 173m2. Freehold.

Price Rp5.9 billion (negotiable).

Contact WA only +6281290070037 (direct owner).

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 I've lived in Jakarta 27 years and at 10 different addresses, both 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 $ 4,0 0 0 a month net.

Contact Jeremy on +62811918446.

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.

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A very bright 1 story Dutch style house in Kebayoran Baru area.

Very close to Jakarta International School (Jl. Patimura) 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and swimming pool.

Lands 850m2. 5 minutes to GBK (Bung Karno Stadium) Semanggi, Plaza Senayan and Senayan City.

US$3,750 (negotiable). Jl. Daha 2 no 8, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. Contact: +628561643612.

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.

For Sale or Long Term Lease (15 years): Land 9,223sqm at Bogor Mountain Area : only around 45 minutes from Jagorawi toll road Jakarta, Spectacular View, have SPRING and RIVER. Contact home owner direct: agnescni@yahoo. com (TP : Tanpa Perantara : No Broker Please) For Rent Apartment Taman Rasuna, Kuningan. 72sqm, 2 br, 2 bathroom, living room, dining & kitchen, nice view, face south/ Epiwalk Mall,furnished, minimalis-modern style, safe & convenience, available from early June 2019. Yearly rent Rp120 million (negotiable). Call/WA text: +628111770721 (owner) for viewing/ photos.

Land for sale with amazing view of Gunung Salak,good security,very peaceful and exclusive area, owned by Expat Fam. For inquiry: +628129916256 or email: mountainair@gmail.com

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

food, and keeps our apartment clean. She supervises maintenance workers and also looks after our 2 children when needed. For more information, WhatsApp +6287785192305. Or call/text Yuni directly +6281543328167.

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

FOR SALE 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. Krups Coffee bean grinder, bought at Sogo as well, asking for Rp 800,000. Please contact +6281282982427 or WA for photo.

very good quality sofa set 3 seaters for sale. Contact: +62818184131.

Pak Ujang has worked for us for the last 3 years and 10 months and has been an excellent driver throughout that time. He is always reliable, punctual and attentive. I always feel safe with him in the car and he has a good knowledge of the Jakarta roads and the shortcuts needed to avoid traffic jam. He speaks reasonable English You can contact him directly on +6281294340729 or through me on sarahchalmers@ yahoo.com Our nanny, Ibu Harni, has worked for us since August 2018. As our family is returning to Canada in early August we would like to recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable Nanny. Harni prepares daytime meals for the children.

She accompanies them to their various activities and also arranges playdates. Harni enforces the rules we set while also being very kind and gentle with the children. For more information, feel free to contact me on WhatsApp +62877 85192305. Or Harni directly at +6281310391626.

LOMBOK PROPERTY

My colleague (expat of SA) will be leaving Jakarta at the end of August and he want to SELL QUICK some of his furniture at his house in Cipete, South Jakarta. All these furniture are still in good condition.

This advertisement applied for SERIOUS BUYER only and NO RESERVE! Dian +6281294200837.

PERSONAL 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.

HOUSEHOLD STAFF Our driver, Nicko, has worked for us since Febuary 2017. As our family is returning to Canada in early August we would like to recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable driver. He speaks English and is very responsible. Nicko drives us to and from work and all around Jakarta. He is always willing to help with errands and work overtime.

For more information, WhatsApp +6287785192305, or Nicko directly at +6281380940205.

Our pembantu, Ibu Yuni, has worked for us 3 days a week since November 2016. As our family is returning to Canada in Early August we would like to recommend her to anyone looking for reliable help around the house.

Yuni is exceptionally reliable and trustworthy. She speaks english, cooks both western and Asian

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, all licence available. nall marketing network established, for more information please contact WA +62811399276.

BANDUNG PROPERTY

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.

Luxury 3 bedroom villa in Central Seminyak for long lease 7 years.

Great location for holidays or rent business. Price Rp300 million per year for about 7 years. Expires on July 1, 2026. IMB private residence with NPWPD for official Rental permit. Located in Seminyak. Land size 340sqm, building size 196sqm.

3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms with jacuzzi and 1 bathroom with shower. Open living and dining area with equipped kitchen.

Outdoor jacuzzi in the garden.

Private swimming pool 4.5 x 7 metres. Tropical garden, fast fibre optic internet and cable TV. Deep well water. Electricity 7,500Watt, More information and inspection: Dewi +6281225566771.

Beautiful 3 bedroom villa for yearly rent in Berawa, Canggu, close

to Berawa Beach. 200 metres to Finn's Beach Club. Available on August 1. No sublease. Price: Rp390 million/ year (negotiable).

3 bedroom + 1 staf froom, 5 bathroom, enclosed living room, pool 3x15, storage. Fully furnished.

Parking. More information and inspection don't hesitate to contact me: Dewi +6281225566771.

3+1 bedroom stylish semi villa for sale. Residential area – Taman Mumbul Jimbaran. Asking price: Rp3 billion. Land size: 208 m 2.

Built Size: 199 m 2. Bedroom : 3 ensuite bedrooms. Bathroom : 3.

Maid room: 2. Swimming pool: 4 x 8 m. Electricity: 7,700VA. PDAM + water filter. Air Conditioners: 5 units. Status: Freehold. IMB: complete. For info please contact via WA +6281236312871.

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EVENTS JAKARTA Festivals & Exhibitions

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

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

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

Music Jakarta Fashion and Food Festival (JF3) 2019 8 August – 8 September 2019 Indonesian fashion and food scene is set to enjoy another exciting event from Jakarta Fashion and Food Festival (JF3).

Between August 8 to September 8, 2019 the 16th event will be held in Summarecon Kelapa Gading.

JF3 is the result of collaboration between PT Summarecon Agung Tbk and Jakarta Tourism and Culture Office. Every year, JF3 showcases the cultural variety in Indonesia in terms of fashion and food. For more info, click http://jfff.info/ Sports

Indonesia International Football Expo – IIFEX 2019 20 July 2019

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Exhibition Famous Dex at Rapture Music Festival Bali 23 August 2019

Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2019 18 – 28 July 2019 Save the date! The automotive wave of electric, autonomous and digital technology will arrive at ICE – BSD City on 18 – 28 July 2019, with the presence of premieres and high - end technology vehicles.

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Jakarta Dutch Pancake Night 7 September 2019 Join the Dutch pancake night in Jakarta on Saturday, September 7 from 7pm onwards, during which Dutch pancakes will be prepared for free. At 10pm we move on to continue the night.

This Dutch pancake party is a continuation of ones that have been organised in other cities all over the world. As it stands there have been more than 570 events across Jakarta, Tokyo, Rome, Hong Kong, New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Dar Es Salaam. The location of this event is The Den of Kalaha, in Kuningan area. The address is Somerset Grand Citra Lt. G, Jalan Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 1, Setiabudi, RT.5/RW.2, Kuningan, Setia Budi, Kota Jakarta. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact me via Facebook: www.facebook.com/ robin.vogelaar.75 or Whatsapp: +6584996374.

Westlife The Twenty Tour Live In Indonesia 6 – 7 August 2019 After seven years break, the m o s t a nt i c i p ate d , a ll - t im e favorite boyband is back! Full Color Entertainment presents “WESTLIFE: The Twenty Tour Live in Indonesia”. The concert is to be performed on 7th August 2019 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD. Westlife is an Irish pop vocal group, which formed in 1998 in Dublin. Get your tickets at Tiket.com, Full Color Taman Anggrek, and www. westlifejakarta.com

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Conferences Dunia dalam Berita 1 May – 21 July 2019 Dunia Dalam Berita is a largescale exhibition, featuring the work of 10 Indonesian artists

with some shady areas around the perimeter. Bringing another host of exciting acts to Ubud, the festival will be celebrating the huge range of styles and subgenres that Jazz music and the art of improvisation encompass.

The 2019 edition will feature, as always, international and local casts ranging across all categories of jazz. CERTAINLY! INDONESIA is the tagline of Ubud Village Jazz Festival this year which aligned with the 74 th anniversar y celebrating Indonesia’s Independence Day, bringing up the spirit of optimism of a better Indonesia ahead. Visit www.ubudvillagejazzfestival. com for more info.

CSA Indonesia Summit 2019 19 July 2019 Today, cloud represents the preferred IT system by which

Ubud Village Jazz Festival 16 – 17 August 2019 The Ubud Village Jazz Festival will be held on the 16th and 17th at the Arma Museum garden

From the directors of Gypsy Land Music Festivals – A new one-day hip hop festival with a line-up of internationally acclaimed artists.

Enjoy our delicious cool aid and be re-born to the heavy beats of hip hop accompanied by a sensory overload of set design, costume, and non-musical entertainment.

This event will run from 6pm till 3am in Courtyard 66, Seminyak, Bali. Get full information on www. rapture.id Sneaky Saturdays 20 July 2019 T h i s J u l y, t h e p o o l p a r t y season has officially started and Mrs. Sippy is defining the Mediterranean party experience in Bali, with special live performances from Australian dance music group, Sneaky Sound System, for three months in a row up to September 2019.

Starting in July, the dynamic duo will play host to Sneaky Saturdays, bringing the upscale weekly party vibe to the Island of the Gods. This is a perfect time to dust off your dancing shoes and frolic poolside with the best party playlist to keep your adrenaline pumping. Drop your questions to @mrssippybali on Facebook.

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

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

Since 2008, batik traditions are increasingly felt in this city. 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 Music This is Life Festival - Gili Air 20 – 21 July 2019

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

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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