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BUSINESS PROFILE S. Aulia Masjhoerdin

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INFO FOR EXPATS Purchasing Land in Bali?

Know What You Are Buying

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TRAVEL Spotting the Charm of Harvesting Season in Cancar

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NATIONAL ISSUES Prohibition of Alcohol in Tangerang and Bogor

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MEET THE EXPAT Leung Kwan Ho

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Our regular Meet the Expat column sits down with Leung Kwan Ho, Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to chat about opportunities between his home country and Indonesia. We’ve also had a chat with S. Aulia Masjhoerdin, General Manager of Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel, to get to know about his contribution the hospitality industry. From our Recent Issues column, you’ll find “Prohibition of Alcohol in Tangerang and Bogor”.

GOLF TIPS 12 Tips for Playing Golf with a Caddie in Indonesia

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GOLF SPOT Golf Courses in and Around Yogyakarta

We’re happy to offer you our second edition of Golf Indonesia inside this fortnight’s issue. For your reading pleasure we’ve got “Golf Courses in and Around Yogyakarta” and some handy tips for the obligatory caddies on courses with “12 Tips for Playing Golf with a Caddie in Indonesia”.

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TRAVEL The Sea Gypsies of the Togeans

As ever, there’s our “Events” and “Classifieds” available to keep you abreast of all the best deals and activities across Indonesia for you.

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PROFILE Paul Dixon

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EVENTS

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Burning seasons is upon us in Indonesia, with September being the driest month of the year not helping in the battle against the haze. Deliberately set forest fires across Sumatra and Kalimantan are sending a thick, choking smog across the region and air quality numbers are dire. The government seems, now, to be making efforts to tackle the blazes. We hope you stay safe and healthy during this challenging time, and come together to do whatever each of us can to solve the problem. Through the haze, we’re here to present you our latest issue.

If you’re looking to get away from the pollution, we’ve got some handy travel articles for you, with Sulawesi covered in “The Sea Gypsies of the Togeans” and we head over to Flores for “Spotting the Charm of Harvesting Season in Cancar”. For some business talk, we look to Paul Dixon’s business development in “A Can-Do Kiwi Evolves and Earns” and then discuss your property ambitions and potential problems in “Purchasing Land in Bali? Know What You Are Buying”.

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BUSINESS PROFILE GENERAL MANAGER OF ASTON PRIORITY SIMATUPANG HOTEL

S. Aulia Masjhoerdin Becoming a hotel general manager was once a dream for S. Aulia Masjhoerdin. Now fulfilling that dream as Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel and Conference Center’s General Manager, Indonesia Expat sat down with this empathetic and strong-willed man to talk about the importance of listening as well as not only looking after customers, but also staff.

impression. Let’s say there’s a complaint; guests will be keen to find another hotel for their next stay. How is it that we get the existing customers to come back and at the same time earn new customers? We need to maintain excellent quality. Do not just cover what didn’t work to fool new customers.

Tell me a little about yourself.

I’m originally from Padang, West Sumatra, but I was born in Canberra, Australia. I’ve lived in Australia for 25 years. My family moved there in 1958; started off staying as a diplomatic family but then we applied to have permanent residency. Growing up in Canberra, I’ve basically dived into the service industry. I’ve worked part-time at restaurants and hotels as a waiter, a cleaner, a breakfast cook, a duty manager and an assistant manager for Pizza Hut. I eventually returned to Indonesia around 1990-1991 where I first worked at Sahid Jaya Hotel for four years in the sales department.

Then, one of my clients at that time offered me a job in logistics. I took that job for the next eight years but it got boring. I knew I had to head back to hospitality at this point. Aston Group accepted me – I was initially based at Aston Sudirman, which is now Aryaduta Suites – and from that, I eventually became the Director of Sales at Aston Rasuna in 2004. Three years later the corporate office asked me to become general manager in 2008 at Aston Rasuna till this present post as GM of Aston Priority Simatupang.

What was the appeal of becoming the General Manager of Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel?

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Nobody wants to be in the same position for three years so if you think they have potential, you should guide them to reach that goal. If you have someone who is sincere and clever, your job will become so much easier. wanted me to become a doctor or lawyer but I knew deep down inside that wasn’t me. Actually, it was my dream to become a general manager – maybe when I was 20 years old. It’s been three and a half years now since I got appointed as the general manager in Aston Simatupang. Maybe the fact that I was in sales; one important factor as a hotelier is to know how to sell the product.

Based on this property’s concept, what are the differences found here compared with other hotels in the area?

This property, first of all, is next to the toll road so access to get to SCBD as well as Bogor and Soekarno Hatta is easy. From what I understand, this Simatupang area is going to be the next Rasuna Said area within perhaps the next five years.

Our strategy is, if you’re looking for a hotel with meeting incentive facilities in South Jakarta, Aston Simatupang is your number one choice. We’re actually expanding our meeting rooms soon because we’ve been rejecting requests to facilitate meetings, since it’s always fully booked. We have 296 rooms and are currently operating 277 rooms. Something that I think is lacking here is the fact that there isn’t a shopping centre nearby, like what our competitor has in Pondok Indah. Luckily, within the coming year, a shopping centre in Tanjung Barat will be opening. I see that as a chance for more people to come over to Aston Simatupang.

How does this hotel respond to the many four-star hotels in Jakarta?

In Jabodetabek, we’re amongst the list of top-notch hotels. We’ve achieved several awards from online travel agencies like Booking.com, Traveloka, Xpedia, etc.

What lessons have you learned throughout your career?

Particularly in the service industry, one of the lessons that people have to understand is to learn from experience. If you don’t learn from what people have to say, you are obviously bound to get critics here and there – maybe the service level or facilities are not good – well if you don’t act on it, people are going to talk about it, which gives you a reputation. But if people start talking and you start fixing, obviously people are going to have a better

Another lesson is to look after your staff.

If you don’t look after your staff, they won’t look after you. Behind a successful general manager is their staff. Staff are very important to me. Treat your staff well by listening to them. I lead my team like they’re my family, I want my staff to willingly come to work, not to dread coming to work. Also, what they want is important, nobody wants to be in the same position for three years so if you think they have potential, you should guide them to reach that goal. I tell my department heads this all the time: if you have someone who’s sincere and clever, your job will become so much easier.

What do you do in your spare time?

That’s a time to work, to rest, and to enjoy.

If you need a break, go take that break.

That’s my typical style. I plan my time ahead for a holiday like going to Yogyakarta, Bandung, and Padang etc. Other than that I visit friends.

What is your favourite holiday destination in Indonesia?

I enjoy the cold weather so mountains are where I tend to explore. Bukit Tinggi, West Sumatra, is a nice place. Don’t get me wrong, I like beaches like Bali, but the cold weather feels much better, perhaps it’s because I lived in Canberra for a while – it could get really cold during winter, down to -10 degrees.

Do you have any hobbies?

Automotives. I like cars; Ferraris, Lamborghinis. I’ve had at least 60 cars throughout my lifetime. Nowadays I only own four. I actually like to customise and modify my cars – well, just 50 percent of them. Modifying cars releases my stress.

I don’t have a lot of time to go to car exhibitions but I do make time for Gaikindo or a Mercedes-Benz club meeting.

What five words describe you best?

Honest. Disciplined. Consistent. Team Player. Caring.

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Purchasing Land in Bali?

Know What You Are Buying

By Triin Tigane

#5 Land borders Determining the actual size of the prospective plot of land and if there are any overlapping property boundaries is important. You need to confirm the integrity of your land transaction. Even one overlapping metre can lead to claims and disputes between the landowner and their neighbours.

In Bali, expats purchasing land often neglect to check the legality and certainty of an access road in particular, especially if the property is shared, or gifted.

Over time, the owner may start to demand compensation for the access road. As a villa owner, assuming that the access road was part of the original deal can quickly lead to frustration and conflict with the neighbouring landowner.

Buying land in Bali is a dream for many.

However, acquiring property is not as easy as you’d like to think – there are plenty of pitfalls that can turn your property deal in Bali into a living disaster.

How do you know the person selling the land is the rightful owner? Are there competing, hidden claims on the land?

How about the variety of hidden fees that may emerge further down the process?

Read this list of key steps to take before you get into buying land in Bali. #1 Check out the true owner The first, and one of the most important things, to determine is whether you are dealing with the correct and rightful landowner. Many land certificates in Bali are outdated and may not have the current, rightful owners listed. It is very common to find out that the land certificate is in the name of a person that has already passed away.

It’s surprisingly common for this to be opaque or misleading. There are two ways to verify land ownership in Bali; First, you can ask the landowners to update the land certificate. In practice, however, it doesn’t happen often because the process is costly as well as timeconsuming.

The second way is to check the inheritance documentation. This way, you can make sure that you enter into an agreement with the correct people and avoid problems that can jeopardise your property deal as you move through the process, such as excluding one of the actual landowners from the transaction.

#3 Past tax payments An essential part of any land purchase in Bali is to check whether the previous owners have paid their land taxes. If the land has outstanding charges, you cannot apply for a building permit (IMB) or any other documents until you have settled the debts.

#2 Know your zone Zoning laws in Bali prevent commercial activities in many regions of the island.

Having the wrong zoning can hold several negative consequences.

If the previous owner hasn’t paid land taxes for years, it should also lower the purchase price and can be a point of negotiation when discussing the transaction.

For example, it is possible to buy land in a residential or tourism zone in the name of a company and acquire a “Right to Build” (Hak Guna Bangunan – HGB) certificate.

However, as foreigners cannot obtain business licences in residential areas, you will not be able to run any commercial activities.

Green zoning, which preserves land for agriculture, does not even allow the buying of land in the name of a company and does not permit construction activities either.

To avoid having to discover that the land you purchased is useless, it’s important to make sure your planned business activities comply with local zoning laws for the property you are considering.

Bonus tip: don’t buy land in Bali under a local person’s name Foreigners cannot own land in Bali, but it is common practice to buy land using an individual Indonesian nominee.

In these situations, the land is registered under a local person’s name and layered with multiple agreements that are often vague and act as a “protection” for the true owner or investor.

Checking the state of tax payments will also give you an idea of how much you will pay in land taxes in the future.

However, this ownership structure is based on blind trust and human relationships, which can deteriorate or evolve over time.

Should the “registered” owner decide to go against what was originally agreed, the true owner has no legal protection.

#4 Absence of disputes Indonesia does not have a central notary system. Thus, the standard due diligence undertaken by a notary may not give you a complete picture of the legal and financial situation at a property.

One of the safest ways to obtain property or to lease land in Bali is by setting up a foreign company (PT PMA) and acquiring a Right to Build (HGB) certificate. The process can take longer and is initially more costly, but it is a wiser choice in the long run.

For example, there is a chance that several notaries could be simultaneously handling the lease transaction for the same land, and they might not even be aware of it. Or, there may be a dispute about the rightful owner of the land involving an inheritance process.

Want more tips on how to buy land in Bali safely? Visit Emerhub’s blog to see our complete checklist!

For this reason, it is essential to confirm the absence of disputes with the courts.

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TRAVEL

Spotting the Charm of Harvesting Season in Cancar

BY DANIEL MARTIN

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hunted during the harvest season, their population was reduced significantly during the cultivating season. Therefore, the rice field would be safe from rats which were a pest to the farmers.

ice fields do not only mean a land to sow rice plants, or even a field for farming seasonal crops which are vulnerable to pests. It is actually more than that. Cancar, a small village in the west of Flores island is capable of showing how a rice field could be the source of local wisdom, to celebrate the traditions and culture of the locals. I was lucky enough to finally witness the enchanting harvesting season in Cancar.

The runway gate of Komodo Airport kindly welcomed me as the plane was landing. It was sunny at the airport that I didn’t spot any grey clouds. The distance from Komodo Airport to Cancar in Manggarai District is approximately 120 kilometres and it can be travelled by car or minibus, taking around four hours. After a long ride, the sun had set and the wind was getting colder as the minibus went through one city then another.

The mesmerising view of green hills finally turned into an overlay of the golden rice fields with a few houses. Finally, the driver announced with a yawn that we had finally arrived in Cancar.

A Cup of Manggarai Coffee I arrived in Cancar in the middle of May, when the harvesting season begins and the weather is very cold. During my stay in this village of a thousand rice fields, I boarded at Faldo’s house. Faldo was a friendly, young guy that I met while strolling around the traditional market. His house was located right in front of his own rice field, which was ready to be cut as the colour of the rice had turned to gold and the grains could be peeled off easily. While we were chilling in the living room with his family, Faldo asked me to go to the rice field the next day as he would reap the rice plants; and of course, I said yes.

The following day, we went together to the rice paddy to reap the rice plants. Everyone had their own role. The women, with a fullfaced powder coverage, were responsible for flicking the rice plants, while the young men, including Faldo and me, were in charge of transporting the cut rice plants to the mill. It was not that difficult but it was quite challenging for me. All I needed to do was wait for the sack to be filled and then take it away. But we had to be careful when crossing the rice field, otherwise we would slip down into it. In another place, there were a lot of men who would organise the rice plants before milling them. Everybody carried out their tasks happily and so did I. The most interesting thing during the harvest time was enjoying a cup of Manggarai coffee and traditional snacks at break time, while also sitting together in the rice field talking about many things, such as about harvesting and their plans to send their children to university. Everyone

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Tracking the spider-web rice field Rice paddies are an icon of Cancar. Their existence cannot be separated from the history of civilisation of the locals. My interest in this fact made me pay a visit to Cara Village, a 20-minute walk from Cancar’s downtown. There was a spiderweb rice field, or lingko, in which a central point was surrounded by several triangleshaped rice fields.

For the locals, lingko was not merely an impressive view, but also an identity which held a history of civilisation in the past. blended in together without having to try to fit in. For Faldo, a rice paddy is a home to share the togetherness with all of his family members.

Rat Hunting After collecting all of the rice plants, the next step is milling the rice with the milling machine. The women were not involved in this process, but the men were. It took two hours to finish the whole task. After all of the work had finished, we did a thing that had been long awaited; rat hunting! This activity was the reason why the kids went to the rice field and waited for the harvesting process to end.

In order to hunt rats, we needed to prepare a piece of wood and a crowbar. The first thing

to do was finding the hole in the rice field that was used by the rats to be their den.

One of us would dig the hole to drag the rats out of their den, while the others would be standing guard around the holes. When the rats came out of their den, we were ready to smack them with a piece of wood. It was very vicious indeed.

If the rats could escape from the crowd, they would run after them together. And if they lost track of the rats, they would split up. Once one of them found the rats again, they would scream and hunt them together.

Faldo told me a funny story that while they were digging the hole, instead of inviting rats to come out, a snake appeared and they would run away. Turns out they were afraid of snakes too.

After they had hunted the rats, they would be consumed as a snack or even a meal.

They would grill or fry the rats, but mostly they fried them. I tried one, and for me, it tasted like chicken. But I didn’t manage to finish the whole meal as I was still thinking about the brutal hunting from the previous evening.

However, the rat hunting was quite useful, as Faldo admitted that since the rats were

If we looked from the top of the hill, it would be clear to see that it looked like a giant spider-web. The proportional size of the rice field made it perfect. Its strategic location around the green hills and the golden rice plants during the harvesting season makes an amazing view. On the other hand, I was thinking how could this rice field exist?

For the locals, lingko was not merely an impressive view, but also an identity which held a history of civilisation in the past.

From a well-known public figure in the village, I learned that lingko was the result of the inheritance distribution system in the past. At that time, the tribal chief would share his land as a legacy to his people by making a spider-web-shaped rice field. Each rice field from the centre to the outer layer would represent each village which would be divided into small slots for each family.

They thought that spider-web was a proportional shape for a land division.

I must admit that the spider-web rice field was an astonishing historical heritage.

Unfortunately, the ownership of some slots of rice field now belongs to the capitals as they have sold their rice field. I paid a visit to the centre of the lingko and met the local farmers. Some of them were farm workers and they were worrying that the rice field would be switched to other uses to meet the owners’ desires. I cannot imagine what it would be like if it were changed into a resort or other modern buildings. I really hope not.

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NATIONAL ISSUES

Prohibition of Alcohol in Tangerang and Bogor

BY AINUR ROHMAH

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everal regions in Indonesia have tightened the circulation of alcohol in their respective regions by issuing regional regulations that give greater authority to the security forces to crack down on the storage and production of liquor.

Two regions, namely Tangerang and Bogor, satellite cities of Jakarta, already have regional regulations (Perda) relating to the distribution of alcohol. In Bogor Regency, the regulation is listed in Perda no. 4/2015 concerning public order. "Article 17 letter E states that every person or entity is prohibited from storing, producing, and distributing alcoholic drinks without permission from the authorised official.

So if there is a permit, it is okay," said Budi Surono, a member of the Bogor District Public Order Agency (Satpol PP).

Budi said that his team has a mechanism in every action, such as asking for a permit letter from the seller and confirming it with the related agency. “We usually crack down on stalls. While clubs and discotheques usually have permission,” Budi said.

In Bogor City, regulations regarding the circulation of alcoholic drinks are listed in Mayor Regulation no. 74/2015. The

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In April 2018, at least 91 people died because of drinking home-made liquor. The incidents were scattered in several regions including South Tangerang, Jakarta, and several cities in West Java.

regulation allows hotels, restaurants, and bars to sell alcoholic drinks. However, referring to the Mayor Regulation no.

70/2016, there are additional regulations including that alcohol buyers must be at least 21 years old and show an identity card when buying. Also, the distance of the location of the sale of alcohol may not be close to terminals, schools, sports facilities, hospitals, and parks.

In South Tangerang, the prohibition on the distribution and production of alcoholic drinks is regulated in Perda no. 4/2014 concerning the Implementation of Licensing and Registration of Industrial and Trade Businesses. “In article 122 of the Perda, it is clear that the circulation of alcohol in South

Tangerang is prohibited,” said Head of Law Enforcement and Legislation Unit of South Tangerang Satpol PP, Oki Rudianto.

“South Tangerang does not issue industrial business licences, import business licences, distribution permits, and trading business permit (SIUP) for alcohol business and trade,” he said.

South Tangerang Satpol PP is quite intense in conducting surveillance and raids on places that store and sell alcoholic drinks, and one which received the public spotlight was the selling of liquor in a warehouse in the city last June. The warehouse stored various types of premium alcohol, which was distributed to a number of entertainment venues in Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Jabodetabek).

The Tangerang region, which includes South Tangerang, Tangerang Regency, and Tangerang City, is believed to be one of the areas that became the centre of production of illegal, homemade alcohol that has circulated in the Greater Jakarta area. The liquor, made from a mixture of hazardous ingredients such as insect repellent and cough medicine, has repeatedly killed many victims.

In April 2018, at least 91 people died because of drinking home-made liquor.

The incidents were scattered in several regions including South Tangerang, Jakarta, and several cities in West Java. In April 2018, the same situation also happened to 31 people in Depok, Bekasi, and Jakarta.

Alcohol is heavily taxed in Indonesia, making it too expensive for most people, which has prompted a black market for the unlicensed liquor.

Government regulates liquor through Minister of Trade Regulation no. 20/2014 concerning the control and supervision of the procurement, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages. Even though nationallevel regulations already exist, many local governments make and implement their own rules. A study by the Centre for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS) in 2018 revealed that there were more than 150 local regulations enacted to limit the distribution and consumption of alcohol.

Public policy observer Agus Pambagio said local government may make rules for their own regions but they should not conflict with regulations at higher levels. "The local regulations must be harmonised with the laws above them," Agus said.

CARLSBERG SUMMER CUP 2019 The DIS, German School in BSD, Serpong, welcomed the Carlsberg Summer Cup 2019 last Saturday, September 7. Third time’s a charm, with German Plus’s team manager, André Domnowsky, bringing the tournament to life once again, along with the former German Plus player Marcus Zylajew taking the helm as Master of Ceremonies.

Delicious food was provided by the mothers of players, and cold beers were provided

by Carlsberg and available during the whole tournament.

Starting at 8:30am, perfect weather and pitch conditions accompanied this year’s Carlsberg Summer Cup. It’s a six-a-side tournament, with each team consisting of one goalkeeper and five outfield players. The normal pitch at the German school was divided into three small pitches. Each game was played over 10 minutes.

Twenty teams from Indonesia and around Asia joined, which were divided into two pools. The draw for the group stage was held on Friday 6th September at Eastern Promise.

The two pools stacked up as: POOL A • German Allstars Singapore • Algeria • BUGILS 2 • Japan • FC Hollandse Singapore • German Plus 2 • Molly’s Malone • Global Expats • Morocco • Do It

He said local government usually makes rules because it responds to the people's aspirations. However, he is concerned that the many rules that are made also open up greater opportunities for fraud by government officials for their personal benefit. In addition, local regulations related to alcohol in the regions might cause fewer foreign tourists to want to pay a visit.

"We are faced with choices, we want many tourists to come or not," Agus stated.

Two researchers from CIPS, Hizkia Respatiadi and Sugianto Tandra, in their research report entitled Combating Illegal Alcohol: Policy Priorities in Bandung, West Java (2018) argued that these regulations triggered the widespread circulation of unlicensed alcohol. "The black market of illegal alcohol will continue to exist if the government continues to close access and affordability of legal alcohol," they wrote in their report.

Research by CIPS concludes that government regulations to control the distribution of alcoholic beverages by imposing high import and excise tax rates, as well as many regional regulations aimed at limiting alcohol distribution and consumption, are not effective at protecting consumers.

During 2008-2013, there were about 230 victims killed from consuming unlicensed alcohol, and that more than doubled to 540 in 2014-2018.

To stop the circulation of unlicensed alcohol as well as to reduce the number of victims, Hizkia and Sugianto encouraged the central government to reduce the price of excise and import duties on legal alcohol. They also encouraged local governments to review alcohol bans in their respective regions. Instead of prohibiting consumption, policies should be focused on increasing education about the dangers of alcohol. Even if they choose to keep drinking, it must be ensured they get access to legal and safer alcoholic drinks.

POOL B • Hongkong Sauerkrauts • Young Warriors Senior • Bangladesh • Bukit Armada Kuala Lumpur • FC Lions • French All Stars • DIS (German School Jakarta) • German Plus 1 • BUGILS 1 • Azzuri

Each team had to play against all other nine teams in their assigned pool, with the top four in each group advancing to the second round. After the group stages, the following eight teams continued to the next stage of the tournament, with the following results: • Japan – Hongkong Sauerkrauts 1–2 • Morocco – BUGILS 1

1–0 • Young Warriors Senior – German Allstars Singapore 5 – 2 (after penalties) • Azzuri – Algeria 1–0 Semi-finals: • Hongkong Sauerkrauts – Azzuri • Young Warriors Senior – Morocco

3 – 4 (after penalties) 1-3

Following a short break, it was time for the last two matches: Third place play-off: • Hongkong Sauerkrauts – Young Warriors Senior

1–0

The Final: • Morocco – Azzuri

2–1

Giving the final standings of Morocco the tournament winners, with Azzuri the runner up, Hongkong Sauerkrauts in third place, and Young Warriors Senior making up the top four of the competition.

Congratulations to team Morocco for achieving victory and being hailed winner of the Carlsberg Summer Cup 2019! Well done to all of the participating teams! Plaudits also go to to Mr. Rachid from team Morocco for winning Player of the Tournament, team Bangladesh for earning the Fair Play Cup, and a special mention for FC Lions for winning the Beer Drinking Competition, coming in six cans ahead of their closest rival, German Plus.

Thanks again to all who contributed to the success of this memorable event, until next year.

Peter Hinsch (German Plus)

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MEET THE EXPAT STRENGTHENING INDONESIA – HONG KONG BUSINESS LINKS THROUGH HKTDC

Leung Kwan Ho Indonesia Expat sat down with Leung Kwan Ho, Director of Indonesia, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), to find out about the growing business relationship between Indonesia and Hong Kong.

What did you think of Indonesia when you first arrived?

I arrived in Jakarta in 2013 when my company assigned me to manage HKTDC in Indonesia. Honestly, I was quite surprised to see Jakarta because Hong Kong people have a slightly a negative image towards Indonesia. Many think Indonesia is a poor country with a lot of problems.

But for me, it’s not really so as Jakarta is a big city and there are so many facilities. Of course, Indonesia also has problems that we cannot deny such as natural disasters. After living for six years in Indonesia, I enjoy my work here and am eager to encourage Hong Kong people to come to Indonesia and prove all the negative images they have about the country wrong. I think they misunderstand Indonesia and just feel worried because of the news they read.

What are the biggest challenges you face in Indonesia as an expat?

Daily life is challenging. I have to say that, in terms of the infrastructure, there is a gap between Hong Kong and Indonesia including the public transportation.

Sometimes it is hard to find a walk way for pedestrians. Also, for me, public space is important and this is what I can’t find easily in Jakarta. In Hong Kong, the city provides many public parks, sports grounds, and green spaces. Jakarta is totally different.

Here, if we want to go hiking or to visit the countryside, Puncak may be the closest from Jakarta and it takes one hour or so.

Tell us more about HKTDC. HKTDC is a semigovernment organisation of Hong Kong that aims to promote Hong Kong overseas in terms of business and trade. We want to encourage people from other countries to have business partnerships with Hong Kong. On my responsibility, I am connecting Indonesia and Hong Kong, opening the gates to improve trade between these two places. We also encourage Indonesian people to use Hong Kong’s platform to expand their business to an international level. Hong Kong is an international city that can connect you with people around the world.

HKTDC is a semi government organisation of Hong Kong that aims to promote Hong Kong overseas in terms of business and trade.

One more thing, traffic jams, or macet, is very frustrating for me as an expat living in Jakarta. In addition, the mobile connection is not as good. All the challenges I mention are the situation I faced when I first arrived in Jakarta. Now, I can see a new side of Jakarta because the government has made some critical improvements.

We want to encourage more people from Indonesia to have business partnerships with Hong Kong.

What has changed in Jakarta based on your experience?

Jakarta has improved a lot in many aspects: technology, transportation, and also the infrastructure including the roads.

Today we have MRT and I always use this mode of transportation. The mobile connection is much better and now we have mobile applications like Go-Jek and Grab that make our life easier. Technology advancement is really helpful for the expats living here. With a simple click, you can fulfil your needs. I really appreciate this and feel happy to grow up together with this city. Now, I think that I feel more comfortable to live here because in some aspects, the level of convenience living

in Indonesia is even higher than in Hong Kong. So, I am glad to see the dramatic improvement.

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What do you like most about the locals?

What I like very much, and appreciate, is the hospitality from the locals. I think it is a part of Indonesian culture. I see that people are genuine, friendly and have a helpful mentality. People have genuine sincerity to help and it has a good impact when it applies to the service. Whatever restaurant I visit, they always show sincerity to help and serve and it makes me feel welcomed. But in Hong Kong, you may experience a different situation.

In Hong Kong, we organise international trade exhibitions and international conferences throughout the year, for example the Belt and Road Summit or Asian E-Tailing Summit.

At these events, you can find suppliers, investors, or other business partners you need for your business, not only from Hong Kong but also from many other countries.

We hope that by attending this event or having cooperation with partners in Hong Kong, you can achieve something and go back to Indonesia to develop your business.

On the other hand, we also encourage Hong Kong companies to come to Indonesia. We organise Hong Kong business delegations to Indonesia from time to time and seek partnerships with local businesses. So actually, we want a two-way relationship between Indonesia and Hong Kong. We hope to match businesses in both countries.

How has HKTDC contributed in improving the relationship between Indonesia and Hong Kong?

We take part in strengthening the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Hong Kong in term of business exchange. On one hand, we help local Indonesian businesses to find partners in Hong Kong and to link them with the international network. On the other hand, Hong Kong companies also have opportunities to expand their business to Indonesia. We want many people to get more interested in Indonesia and Hong Kong. We facilitate Hong Kong

people to visit some cities in Indonesia such as Surabaya, Solo, and Makassar to see the potential partnership with the locals. They may find new opportunities in trading, sourcing, or setting up a factory, etc. We can link them with the Indonesian government or business contacts to manage their business including licence issues and investments.

What is HKTDC’s target for the future?

I hope there will be an increase in the number of people and business exchanges between Indonesia and Hong Kong, at least for exploratory visits to have a better understanding. We want more Indonesian people to come to Hong Kong to promote their business or investment projects. At our 2019 Belt and Road Summit event, we provided opportunities for more than 100 Indonesian businesses to go to Hong Kong and get connected with businesses from 60+ countries. This is a good example to see how Indonesia and Hong Kong as well as the Chinese government can build up a good relationship. Indonesia is one of the close partners of the Belt and Road Initiative. Indonesia needs many investments for infrastructure. China has high capabilities and expertise for building infrastructure. China has developed a lot and is open to transfer its expertise and also funding in other countries. Hong Kong can serve as a bridge to link up both.

What are your thoughts on the Indonesian local businesses?

I am interested to see local businesses improve. But from my observation, Indonesian people sometimes think that they are not capable or not ready yet to go overseas to expand their business. In reality, many Indonesian businesses are ready for international business and their products/ services are up to international quality.

HKTDC wants to encourage them to look for opportunity overseas and find partners to tackle the problems they face. We always welcome Indonesian businesses to come to our events in Hong Kong to promote their business to global market.

What is your philosophy on team management?

It is important to treat everyone with respect and learn from them. No matter how competent I am, I am a foreigner here.

My local teammates always know better about Indonesia than I do, so I have to learn from them. When you are willing to listen to others, new ideas and new opportunities may arise.

Indonesia Expat is happy to announce our new partnership with Golf Indonesia. Each month you’ll find a handy insert where you’ll find everything you need to know about the golfing scene. We’re excited to bring you course recommendations, hints and tips to improve your game, profiles of inspiring golfers, and much more besides.

For more information you can contact info@golfindonesia.biz

INSIDE: 12 Tips for Playing Golf with a Caddie in Indonesia Golf Courses in and Around Yogyakarta

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GOLF TIPS

12 Tips for Playing Golf with a Caddie in Indonesia

BY POLLY CHRISTENSEN

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ne of the biggest golfing luxuries is to hire a caddie who can spot your ball and help you look for it in the rough. Caddies are trained for about three months to increase their knowledge, so they know the right line for drives and slopes on the greens, whilst helping a golfer with things like club selection. For golfers who have never experienced the joys of hiring a caddie, remember they aren't judging, but finding ways to help the golfer feel their swing. This checklist will help “Caddie newbies” feel more at ease and help them to enjoy the experience.

LIGHTEN BAG WEIGHT BEFORE YOU PLAY Most golfers’ bags are stuffed with way too much extra weight. Do your caddie a favour and lighten the load. Don’t have them complaining about the extra pounds of unnecessary “water bottles” you forgot remove from your bag: instead look at what you can take out to make your bag lighter. Empty your bag of excess content (balls, tees, etc.) before the four-hour round!

REMEMBER YOUR CADDIE’S NAME You will find yourself conversing with your caddie and other players: remembering names is important.

As you gather at the first tee, nerves can jangle just a little bit more with the problem of not knowing your caddie’s name! Caddies in Indonesia are predominantly young women: they assist the golfer in navigating course challenges and you’ll benefit from their presence.

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A good caddie will only read the putt if asked, so only ask them for help if required on a key putt or a tricky putt.

LET THEM KNOW WHAT YOU'RE EXPECTING Some caddies will try and do everything – give lessons, pull clubs, guide you around the course, read every putt – others will just carry your bag. Try to find what works best for you and then lead them that way. If for you, having a lesson is out of the question, and you don't want them telling you which shots to play, making that clear early on helps set some useful ground rules.

LISTEN TO INSTRUCTIONS ON THE TEE AND LET THEM HANDLE THE FLAGSTICK A good caddie will get up on the tee box and tell the foursome where to aim. Listen up the first time so they don't have to repeat themselves. Your caddie can be invaluable, especially in determining the line for tee shots. In addition, why not let the caddie handle the flagstick – the flagstick is a caddie's domain.

FOLLOW THEM IF THEY CAN READ THE GREENS An experienced caddie can make your round. Many of them will have seen each green a thousand times: they will know every break and every slope so

use this to your advantage. Consider asking the Caddie Master before a round to get you a caddie who is great at green reading: it can be important.

DON'T WORRY ABOUT HOW YOU ARE PLAYING, JUST BE YOURSELF There’s no reason to play or act any differently because there is a caddie carrying your bag. Try to chat to them for a while – but not to the exclusion of your playing partners. The caddy should make you feel at ease immediately: remember, the day is about “your game.” Don't throw clubs or throw a mini-tantrum, instead smile and laugh it off! Caddies have seen all kinds of horrors on the golf course so don't blame your caddie for a bad shot or missed putt.

ESTABLISH WHEN TO TALK DURING THE GAME Caddies dislike the silent treatment, so employing banter will make the round more fun for everybody. Their knowledge could make the day more enjoyable, however do establish boundaries. Nobody likes someone telling them how to play golf, so if your caddie won’t stop talking, or giving unsolicited swing advice or critique, politely state when is a relevant time to talk during the game.

TREAT YOUR CADDIE WITH RESPECT Everyone knows that carrying a golf bag and walking alongside golfers for more than four hours is an exhausting ordeal, therefore treat the caddie as you would expect to be treated yourself. If you are friendly, they will reward you

with loyal service. Don't ask your caddie to put his or her life on the line for a lost ball by sending them into risky terrain just to find a replaceable golf ball.

IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN OF A YARDAGE, ASK FOR ADVICE ON A SHOT Caddies know the course, so why not use this to your advantage. They not only give yardages but also give advice on different ways to play the hole, things to watch out for, lines to go for, and these tips can be really valuable.

Don't force the caddie to read every putt. A good caddie will only read the putt if asked, so only ask them for help if required on a key putt or a tricky putt.

ALLOW THE CADDIE TO RIDE ON THE BACK OF YOUR CART Most forecaddies want to ride on the back of your cart on holes with long distances between tees and greens.

It's only polite to offer to buy them something from the beverage cart or the halfway house. Your caddie deserves to finish the round with relatively good energy levels.

RECOMMEND YOUR CADDIE TO OTHER PLAYERS If you like your caddie, then recommend them to your friends. You've just guaranteed them a steady stream of income. Caddies only get paid if they loop – that is play 18 holes – so the more loops, the better chance of a tip. Good caddies can add a higher level of service and enjoyment to any foursome. A great caddie makes for a great day, no matter how you play!

FIND OUT WHAT THE EXPECTED TIP IS FROM THE CADDIE MASTER For an 18-hole round, it’s common to tip the caddie Rp200,000. Check in advance to find out what the charge is as there is often a fixed fee or recommended tip. You can simply give the tip and say, “thank you,” or pass it over discreetly as you shake the caddie’s hand. Either way, your caddie is happy!

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MERAPI GOLF The name belies the most impressive feature of this course – the stunning backdrop presented by Yogya’s active volcano, Gunung Merapi. Being slightly elevated, at 800m above sea level, makes the course slightly cooler than those on the lowlands, too.

Borobudur International Golf and Country Club PADANG GOLF ADISUTJIPTO This is the only golf course in the city of Yogyakarta that has a driving range, so you can get your swing warmed up or get some practice in on a quiet evening.

The location is out by the airport and is frequented by many Air Force officers, as well as local business people, and more than a few kids taking private lessons.

Golf Courses in and Around Yogyakarta

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The skilled and helpful caddies are mandatory, as is the cart, but you’re welcome to walk alongside if you want to keep yourself limber for the next shot. Walking the course will take around four hours, and you’ll cover just shy of 6km with the 18 holes coming in at par 72.

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ogyakarta has either two and half, or three and a half golf courses, depending on who you ask. The half course is at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, with the two full courses that are definitely Yogyakartan are Merapi Golf and Padang Golf Adisutjipto.

The dispute arises as to whether you’d class Borobudur International Golf and Country Club as actually being a part of the city’s golfing scene. Since it’s easily accessible from the city, at around 40km away, it’s definitely worth considering to pack up your clubs and go to play a round.

Golf in Yogyakarta is definitely a scene dominated by Indonesians, with very few international players spotted on the courses, and even fewer Europeans.

The courses are of a good standard, well maintained, and well designed with facilities to match.

HYATT REGENCY GOLF The hotel course has nine holes, but you can do the course a second time with different starting points, allowing for a full round to be played. For a half round of nine holes, the course is par 30 and a smidge over 1,900 metres in length.

Hyatt Regency Golf course is covered in Bermuda turf, so it’s resilient to the hot climate and can endure the dry season well.

Guests of the hotel get a 25 percent discount on green fees and all the equipment that you need is available for hire, so if you fancy a round and didn’t pack your clubs you’re covered – even for shoes! www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ indonesia/hyatt-regency-yogyakarta/ yogya HyattRegencyYogyakarta hyattregencyyogya

Tournaments are held at the course throughout the year, details of which are available on the social media accounts, listed below. In the most recent tournament, the prize for a hole in one was a new car with a total pot of Rp65 million for the winners; not too bad for a members’ entrance fee of Rp900,000.

With the course being next to the airport, you’ll have planes coming in to land as you pump out some swings at the driving range. It’s an ideal course for golfers with a passion for aviation on the side. It’s really accessible from the city, at around 10km from Malioboro. Although finding your way to the actual entrance can be confusing on your first visit, so leave yourself a few extra minutes to arrive before your tee time. padanggolfadisutjipto

It’s great for actually getting the good walk that golf is idiomatically associated with; there aren’t any golf buggies to take you around. They do however, have caddies with great course knowledge to help you find your way through.

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The course is laid out over 6,370 metres and is par 72. Carts and caddies are obligatory to take on your round but there are not issues with you still walking the course if that’s your preference. The design comes from the prestigious Australian company, Tomson, Wolveridge and Perrett, whose course credits span the Asia Pacific region. Being at the foot of the volcano makes for a challenging course, with interesting breaks and elevations to keep you on your toes. The caddies are great at what they do and will help new golfers to the course to navigate with aplomb.

Tournaments with big cash prizes are reasonably regular, as are special deals so keep your eye on their social media.

A hotel and restaurant are also attached to the course, making it an ideal escape whether you live in Yogyakarta or are coming from further afield. www.merapigolf.co.id merapigolf BOROBUDUR INTERNATIONAL GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Take a drive out to the town of Magelang, around 40km out of Yogyakarta city, to partake in some club swinging at this course. The landscape is stunning, with a volcanic backdrop and a quiet town rather than bustling city all around.

The course comes in at 5,148 metres long and is a par 72. It was first designed as a nine-hole jaunt back in 1987 and when it came under new management, the pro golfer Douglas Duncanson was bought in to redesign it and the course was expanded to the full suite of tees that are there now.

A driving range is also on site, so you can get some swing practice in before you hit the green proper. Tournaments are available to take part in; social media rather than the website is the place to look for details.

If you’re looking to combine some culture along with your golfing trip, Borobudur is a mere 30 minutes away from the course. www.borobudur-golf.com borobudurgolf Although the golf scene may not be as active in Yogyakarta as you would find around Jakarta or Bali, the courses that are here are well designed and maintained with great facilities.

Impromptu trips are catered for with equipment hire available at all of the sites, as well as caddie and cart options, with the exception of Hyatt which is walking only.

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The Sea Gypsies of the Togeans

BY STEPHANIE BROOKES (PHOTOS BY DAVID METCALF)

“I was born on a boat near an island, located somewhere near Makassar,” Rohani told me. “Now, Kabalutan is my home. My life as a sea gypsy has been a good one. In my younger days, I joined a Japanese fishing boat and travelled great distances. I have always had an adventurous spirit.”

At home in the Togean islands, Rohani told me his favourite place to hunt was Pulau Unauna. “It takes 12 hours to sail to Unauna from this village. It is the best reef in the Togeans. I never used an engine. It was not necessary. I’d just raise my small sail and head off.”

Now a widower, Rohani explained, “At times I had to be away from my wife and family for long periods, but I always returned and was always able to provide for my family.”

He went on, “Now I am too old to hunt. My muscles have weakened, so I just sit here on the porch. I enjoy having more time to spend with my family and people like you, who come to visit me.”

Rohani, still with a twinkle in his eye, proudly told me, “I was eight years old when I did my first dive. I could hold my breath the longest. I would have competitions with my friends. No one taught me. I knew from a very young age - you must go down, down, down, very slowly. You must be careful.”

FAST FACTS ACCOMMODATION Ten of the Togean Islands offer accommodation in mostly three-star resorts that include three meals a day.

If you are a snorkeller, choose a resort which has a coral house reef at the front.

Many islands have their own water supply and are run by solar energy. WiFi access does not exist, and phone reception is unreliable. You are best to book one week in advance.

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he Togean Islands form an archipelago of 56 islands strung across the Gulf of Tomini in Central Sulawesi. This string of beautiful islands has perfect, white, sandy beaches and cottage style wooden bungalow accommodation. In the Togeans you feel a million miles away from other tourists.

Indonesia is full of secret spots, and indeed, this is one of those places; totally off the tourist radar. With clear blue waters, exquisite reef diving and snorkelling, sea kayaking on offer, along with hanging out in the rainforest, what could be better? There are no five-star resorts, just little humble bungalows and a low-key vibe.

My first three days on the islands were spent discovering all the popular snorkelling and diving spots and relaxing completely into

island time. Soon enough, my restless travel spirit called me. I went in search of the sea gypsies who hail from this area.

After a little investigation, I headed to Kabalutan village on one of the outer islands, and found myself sitting on the porch of Rohani, a wise and proud Bajau man. He was very happy to tell me about his life on the sea, which involved hunting for fish with just a spear gun and a pair of hand-fashioned wooden goggles. He’s in his 80’s now, but Rohani told me that in his active fishing days he moved from island to island in pursuit of fish.

I had heard that the Bajau people have a genetically larger lung capacity than average and that some can even spend up to five minutes underwater on just one breath.

Rohani confirmed that this was true.

STAY Kadidiri Paradise Resort has a white sandy beach to the front. The first hotel in the Togeans, serving guests for more than 20 years. At the time of writing this article, this resort was the only one that had WiFi signal. (kadidiriparadise.com) Black Marlin Dive Resort has an excellent house reef with budget style dormitories to private villa style. WiFi is available some 30 metres off shore in the ocean (it’s possible to go out in a boat if you need WiFi). (blackmarlindiving.com) FLY/BOAT Daily flights from major cities to Ampana via Makassar, Sulawesi. Transfer by boat at Ampana to your resort stay.

NETFLIX Jago - A Life Underwater - 45 mins www.netflix.com/bd/title/80194126

Rohani said that every boy in the village owns a spear gun and that girls can spearfish too. “When you get skilled, it usually takes around eight minutes to spear a 10kg trevally, from the pursuit to the kill.”

Rohani turned out to be quite a character, having starred in a documentary film called Jago – A Life Underwater and since the documentary came out in 2015 many visitors have arrived at his little village.

“Last week we had a group of Koreans here.

They all want to come and meet me,” he said, smiling.

Most Bajau people have settled in villages that sit above the sea on stilts. There are more than 37 such villages and smaller settlements in the archipelago. Other major ethnic groups include the Pamona people on the two largest islands, Togean and Batudaka, and the Saluan people.

As you cruise among the islands, you see many clusters of stilted houses which connect to each other by a long footbridge.

The Bajau language is widely spoken. The main religion is Islam, which came to this part of Sulawesi in the 17th century from Gorontalo, an area north of the Togeans.

The waters of the Togean islands are plied by many tiny wooden boats, some supported with spider-like outriggers; many with single, triangle sails. The fishermen work in the gulf but often venture far out to sea.

The Gulf of Tomini is protected from harsh weather conditions making for great, yearround snorkelling and diving. The only things to disturb the calm are the flying fish, which regularly jump through the air, and dolphins, which can frequently be seen breaking the surface.

The Togeans offer some of the brightest, most transparent waters in all Indonesia; viewed from above, the colours of the water are extraordinary. As well as the sea life, it is a naturalist's delight, with forest-clad islands which provide habitat for babirusa, tarsiers, Togean macaques, and hanging parrots. Jungle trekking is very popular.

In the early morning, you can hear the call of the Togean hawk-owl. It is common to see flocks of 20 to 30 knobbed hornbills descending on the mangroves to feed. But it was the Bajau people, with their strong culture and peaceful way of life, that tugged at my Togean heartstrings. I loved getting to know a little more of their seafaring life: a life which has a place under the sea as much as on top of it. The beauty and purity of this remote location in Sulawesi will no doubt bring me back to this little piece of paradise time and time again.

YOUTUBE Jago - A Life Underwater - 1.12 min documentary www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEuh4-s7TjU

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PROFILE PAUL DIXON

A Can-Do Kiwi Evolves and Earns

BY DUNCAN GRAHAM

Part joke and rural myth about fixing broken machinery, the term’s supposed to represent the ingenuity that keeps a country of only 4.5 million people at the vanguard of international innovation. NZ has produced three Nobel laureates, including Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937), labelled “the father of nuclear physics,” and the greatest experimentalist of his age.

Dixon thinks the quality isn’t exclusive to his geographicallyisolated homeland. “South Africans have it too,” he said.

“They were separated last century by the anti-apartheid sanctions so couldn’t get new parts.”

After graduating from university with a degree in material science, Dixon took on any task he could find. A spell cutting drill cores for miners led to a move across the Tasman and to work in the West Australian northwest town of Port Hedland, then at the height of the iron-ore boom.

He stayed for about ten years, mainly specialising in equipment to suppress the ochre dust which smothers buildings and trucks across the ore-rich Pilbara region.

At the time, big company employees worked up to three weeks straight and then took a week off. Most flew to the state capital Perth, 1,600 kilometres to the southwest, to catch up with families.

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rank Sinatra crooned that love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage, but work and pleasure don’t rhyme for most people. An exception is Kiwi inventor Paul Dixon and his company Environeer.

“If business is fun, we’d get more done and enjoy coming to work,” he said. “In that way everyone benefits. It’s what makes you happy at the end of the day.”

It sounds like the stuff that comes from gurus wearing kaftans and beads, but Dixon is a serious, dirt-underfingernails entrepreneur even if his methods are a mite unusual. Clients entering the New Zealander’s Surabaya showroom don’t get the traditional greeting – “please take a seat.” That’s because there aren’t any.

Instead, visitors are invited to stand and discuss their needs around a waist-high table. Another difficulty: it’s too small to share papers and a bag. No worries, there are hooks underneath.

The room has an array of Environeer’s assembly systems, like belt and roller conveyors built for industrial needs; the walls are covered with posters featuring the company’s designs, so the absence of chairs doesn’t suggest a cash-flow problem.

For guidance guests need to check a small notice listing “seven benefits of a standing desk,” also known as an “active workstation.” Most relate to mental and physical wellbeing, such as lowering blood sugar and trimming waistlines.

The idea doesn’t stop at the door. Inside the workshop are lathes, metal guillotines, pipe benders, and a furnace to melt aluminium waste and cast the molten metal into new shapes. There are also small workbenches on wheels.

In Australia and NZ, tradesmen, or “tradies” in local vernacular, look like gunslingers from an old Western movie; electric drills in holsters and belts of screwdrivers in place of ammunition.

“This way of working doesn’t suit Indonesians,” said Dixon.

“So we’ve built moveable benches which can be pulled around the factory. There’s no time wasted moving to and

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The downside of being blessed with curiosity is being cursed by boredom. This has turned many Kiwis into DIY (Do It Yourself) experts who are able to fix things without waiting for spares from overseas. from a static workbench and wondering where you’ve left the hammer. The key thing is simplicity.”

He’s a fan of US businessman Paul Akers, who promotes waste minimisation processes known as “lean thinking,” and used in Toyota’s car production lines. Dixon is in his early 40s, so too young to be labelled eccentric.

Unconventional is a better fit.

He grew up in the centre of NZ’s North Island where his father was an academic, though also keen on woodwork.

Instead of playing with bought toys, the wee lad mucked around with the off-cuts in his dad’s garage. When he was four, his parents gave him an old cash register which he pulled apart, “just to see how it works. If you don’t know how something is put together, how can you fix it?”

The downside of being blessed with curiosity is being cursed by boredom. This has turned many Kiwis into DIY (Do It Yourself) experts who are able to fix things without waiting for spares from overseas. It’s called the Number Eight Wire attitude. The real thing is a standard, four-millimetre wire used in farm fencing, but also serves as a metaphor for Godzone resourcefulness.

Dixon, a single man, headed to Denpasar, 300 kilometres closer. Instead of lounging poolside in Kuta, he abandoned the tourist strips to see how people were living and working, trying to understand how Indonesians think.

He soon discovered that while Bali is rich in culture, most of the gear used in workshops and building sites came from Surabaya. So next stop was the East Java capital to do the same thing again – wander, observe, ask, and noticing opportunities where others only saw difficulties.

“I understood little about Indonesia and couldn’t speak the language,” said Dixon. “I didn’t have a fistful of name cards and knew no-one. I didn’t ask the Embassy or trade commissioners for advice. I had no local partners or management consultants. That’s not my style. I learn as I go along and just let things evolve.”

Which they did. Stuck in an airport by a flight delay, he struck up a conversation with Hanna Agustine who was dissatisfied with her job in an Indonesian company so agreed to help him rent some space and get started.

Now she’s the business development manager of a company that stresses safety so designs and builds guards around machinery, particularly assembly-line gear.

Environeer is certified by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). It has a workforce of about 50 and no debts. “I’m like the Chinese,” Dixon said. “I keep away from banks and put all our earnings back into the factory.”

Could other expats follow the same path? “It’s all about attitude. We do things in a slightly different way. Not everything is about making money. We can learn so much from different cultures.”

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta Held Showcase of Best Thai Cuisine in Indonesia Chef Eddy and Chef Toi, with a combined 30 years of experience in Thai cuisine, presented to the Indonesian public a selection of the best Thai dishes September 9 to 14, 2019 at Cafe One in Jakarta. The two chefs featured signature dishes like roasted duck Thai red curry, pad Thai, som tum, coconut rice dumplings, and more.

JAKARTA Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta was proud to host a collaboration with Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay, Thailand, that showcased the unique flavors of Thai cuisine in Indonesia.

“The key to preparing authentic Thai dishes is to use fresh ingredients that are cultivated on highland soil in its native region. We prepared all the dishes in the same manner as we do back home, so guests were able to enjoy the texture, presentation, and taste as if they were in Phuket with us,” said chefs Eddy and Toi from Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay – Thailand.

“This was the first Thai Food promotion out of 3 for hotels here in Indonesia, having started in Jakarta it will move to Palembang and Surabaya, all in close collaboration with our sister property Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay – Thailand. We were delighted to welcome these two guest chefs from our sister property in Phuket and to taste their different spices,” said Paolo Randone, the hotel’s General Manager.

To further promote authentic Thai cuisine across Indonesia, chefs Eddy and Toi will visit two other key cities of Palembang and Surabaya and showcase a selection of the most sumptuous dishes. From September 17 to 22, the chefs will stay at Wyndham Opi Hotel Palembang and prepare a buffet dinner. The last leg of their Indonesian sojourn will be at Wyndham Surabaya City Centre, from September 25 to 30.

This promotion is fully supported by Royal Thai Embassy, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai Airways, Chapayom, and Plaga Wine.

Aside from having featured a Thai buffet at Cafe One, following the Gourmet Dinner Series, RIVA Grill Bar & Terrace also hosted a special dinner themed “Cook-off! Chef Battle Indo Vs Thai”, in which Chef Deden and guest Chef Eddy presented a spicy 6+ course set dinner.

For further information, call +62 21 828 2000 or WhatsApp +62 811 1612 115 cafeone@wyndhamcasablancajakarta.com or riva@wyndhamcasablanacajakarta.com Follow us on Instagram to know more @wyndhamcasablancajakarta & @ rivagrillnbar

the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes from Preschool to Grade 12. BIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges as

well as the International Baccalaureate Organization. What makes BIS special is our extraordinary caring community.

To learn more, visit www.baliislandschool. com

Bali Island School Students Qualified for the World Scholar’s Cup MANILA Congratulations to our 12 students who took part in the World Scholars Cup (WSC) Global Round in Manila, Philippines from September 6 to 11, 2019.

Bali Island School students competed in the Manila Global round and demonstrated their proficiency in the debate and challenge rounds earning a total of 10 gold and 15 silver medals. The students performed well above the average and earned 11 medals in writing and 5 in debate, demonstrating their strength in the area of communication.

Well done!

Also, three BIS Students have qualified for the World Scholars Cup Tournament of Champions at Yale University, USA. Congratulations!

WSC is an international, team academic programme that consists of four main events, namely Collaborative Writing, Team Debate, Scholars’ Challenge, and Scholars Bowl.

Bali Island School is the most established IB World School in Bali with 33 years experience, fully authorized by the International Baccalaureate to deliver

Sekolah Pelita Harapan Students Organised a TEDx Talk with 7 Inspiring Speakers JAKARTA A group of high schoolers from Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) Lippo Village, Karawaci, organised an independent TEDx event on Saturday September 21, 2019. The event took place at @america, Pacific Place, Jakarta and started at 11am. As a studentled, independently organised TED talk, this event used the branding of TEDx Youth @ SPH. The students invited a lineup of interesting speakers from different backgrounds: • Eddy Betty, a reputable fashion designer, Eddy Betty Couture • Kerri Na Basaria, an women’s rights activist, organiser of Women’s March Jakarta • Harrison Chandra, a professional barista, owner of Ottoman’s Coffee Brewers • Veronica Colondam, a social entrepreneur, CEO of Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa (YCAB)

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The central theme for this year was “Break the Ice”, which centred around the idea of how people overcome the different kinds of tension in their lives. This “tension” could refer to anything from a political issue, a taboo, to a more personal one; as long as it is relatable.

Indonesia is currently undergoing a period of change in ideologies, a change that is most prevalent among the youth. These speakers were invited to share their stories in the hope of inspiring young people, aiding them with knowledge and strategies that are necessary to face any tension during this period of flux.

• Pauline Boedianto, an architect, part of Taskforce Liveable Cities • Wishnu Dewanta, an aspiring musician, Director of the Bellevoix Orchestra • Ivan Chen, a game developer, Director of Antarupa Studios

TEDx Youth @SPH was organised by a group of young students from Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) Lippo Village, Karawaci.

This year’s event marked the fourth annual session of TEDx Youth @SPH, with two

previous TEDx Youth @SPH events having collaborated with @america with great success. Last year, TEDx Youth @SPH was a great event, with more than 100 attendees.

The main goal of TEDx Youth @SPH is to bring more unique, interesting, and innovative perspectives to not only the SPH community, but also to other similarly forward-thinking young Indonesians, in the spirit of the TED slogan: sharing “ ideas worth spreading.”

The main difference between a TEDxYouth event and an ordinary TEDx event is the fact that a TEDxYouth event is organised by people who are under 19 years of age.

Find out more about TEDx Youth @ SPH event at: https://www.ted.com/tedx/ events/33798

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

September 2019. No -shows and cancellations received less than 24h before the event will be charged the full amount Rp150,000.

JAKARTA Exhibitions

Networking

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

teamLab Future Park 20 June – 20 December 2019 Jakarta will have another art exhibition for the next couple of weeks. S orak Gemilang Entertainment (SGE) Live invited teamLab from Japan to hold an exhibition called “teamLab Future Park” at Gandaria City, South Jakarta. There will be five digital installations in the exhibition: Animal Flowers, Symbiotic Lives, Graffti Nature: Lost, Immersed and Reborn, Sliding through the Fruit Field, Sketch Aquarium, and Light Ball Orchestra. The exhibition runs for roughly six months, starting from 20 June until 20 December 2019. For more information, click www. sgelive.com

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Xu Bing: Thought and Method at Museum Macan 23 August 2019 – 12 January 2020 Xu Bing: Thought and Method is the first and biggest Xu Bing retrospective exhibition in South East Asia, also doubling as his first major solo presentation in Indonesia. The exhibition at Museum MACAN will feature over 60 works created over 40 years, including drawings, prints, installations, films, and archival material. Xu Bing: Thought and Method is a collaboration between Museum MACAN and UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing, China. Click www. museummacan.org for more info.

Conference

Understanding Online Single Submission (OSS) in Indonesia 27 September 2019 Planning to set up a company in Indonesia? The OSS system is a huge step for ward for entrepreneurs who have been considering setting up a company in Indonesia. For example, it reduces the establishment time of a PT PMA from what was 3-4 months in Jakarta, and 6-12 months in other cities, to just one month. Emerhub is hosting a talk where we’ll go through the process of establishing a company in Indonesia by using the OSS system. We will cover the most frequently asked questions and will gladly answer yours on spot! If you need a better overview of the process, then we'd love to see you at the event. Signing up for the talk is required. The event will be at 19.00 – 20.30 Friday 27 September 2019. It takes place in Greenhouse, Kuningan, Jakarta.

Participation fee: Rp150,000 - sign up and confirm your attendance in advance by bank transfer; registered guests may also pay in cash upon arrival. For a reservation, please contact yuni@emerhub.com. Sign up at the latest by midday on 26

ingredients that have a major influence on the countr y’s culinary industry. This theme will also bring together fresh and brilliant ideas from around the world for the progress of the Indonesian culinary industry, packaged in an interesting culinary experience. Here is the official website: http://www. jakartaculinaryfeastival.com/ Competition

Dream World Wide in Jakarta 20 November 2019 It is the grand vision of the Dream World Wide programme to allow learning of the original Arabic language of the Quran, making easy to learn and accessible regardless of a person's native tongue. We want to empower as many students and teachers around the world as possible with our unprecedented Qur'anic language curriculum and hope to create a worldwide network of students that learn from each other and their instructors and remain connected, indefinitely.

Join us today to begin your journey! Please visit w w w. dreamworldwide.net and refer to the FAQ section for all questions and contact information.

Culinary

EdTechX Startup Pitch Competition - Indonesia 29 October 2019 Join us for the Indonesian edition of the EdTechX Ecosystem Events - a series of five local star tup pitch competitions aiming to feature entrepreneurs transforming the future of learning and work in Asia and Australia. In collaboration with local partners, we'll be showcasing 5-6 local startups who will be pitching to a panel of esteemed judges, including investors and industry leaders. The winner, selected by these judges and the audience in attendance, will receive the chance to speak in front of 1200+ global thought leaders at the annual EdTechX summit in London as part of the final Global Startup Super League Competition in June 2020. Please find more information here: http:// www.edtechxasia.com.

BALI Conference

Jakarta Culinary Feastival 2019 3–6 October 2019 Ismaya Live with GO - FOOD has announced the return of the Jakarta Culinary Feastival (JCF), a culinary festival which this year will be held over four days from 3- 6 October 2019 at Senayan City, Jakarta. In its sixth edition, Jakarta Culinary Feastival will provide a unique and full culinary experience with various programmes through its four elements, namely, taste, sip, learn, and fun for all foodies of various ages. This year’s JCF has an “In Bloom” theme that highlights culinary trends, movements, and food

TEDxUbud 2019: Movement 12 October 2019 Movement is something in which we all share and participate in; a universal part of the human story as we cross borders, lines, and boundaries that structure our lives. Join us in October for our eighth edition and a journey of storytelling, innovation, learning, change, and more. Celebrating the people and ideas that inspire us and make us think twice about the world around us. For more information, click www. tedxubud.com

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 23–27 October 2019 From intimate conversations with leading authors, artists, thinkers, and performers, to fiery debates on some of the world’s most pressing concerns, the main programme takes place from 24 –27 October, 2019.

Spanning 70 sessions, the main programme is held across three venues: Festival Hub @ Taman Baca, Indus Restaurant, and NEKA Museum, which are all within walking distance on Jl. Raya Sanggingan. A free shuttle runs between each venue and Museum Puri Lukisan on Jl. Raya Ubud every 30 minutes, from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Click http:// www.ubudwritersfestival.com to get the details.

Training

2019 Instructor Development Update 14 September 2019 Join us for the 2019 Instructor Development Update. Topics that will be covered: overview of the revised IDC and new materials, standards and curriculum overview, using your digital material, evaluation training – knowledge development, and evaluation training – confined and open water. It will include refreshments and lunch. For more information visit https:// padiprossoutheastasia.com or contact PADI Asia Pacific Instructor Development at instdev@padi.com.au or any memb er of the PA D I A sia Pacific instructor development department.

Music S.A.S.H Bali Open Air – Season Closing Party 13 October 2019

Our debut Bali Open Air season draws to a close in October. We have brought the SASH vibe to Bali along with a slew of topquality, international artists and supports. Dancing poolside between palm trees; with the speakers ahead and the ocean behind, it's hard to find a better dance floor. Closing this year’s season with a bang, we have some slammin' selectors to finish our maiden voyage. Christian Burkhardt joins us hot off the trot of his Australian tour. Combining elements of house and techno, this established producer is equally exciting behind the decks or playing live. For more information drop an email to bali@sash.net.au.

Networking

Seminyak (Bali) Dutch Pancake Night - Saturday 30 November 2019 Join a Dutch pancake night in Seminyak, Bali, on Saturday November 30 from 7pm onwards, during which we prepare Dutch pancakes for free. At 10pm we will move on to a second location to continue the night. This Dutch pancake party is a continuation of ones that has been organised in other cities all over the world – up to now, more than 570 times – in such places as Jakarta, Tokyo, Rome, Hong Kong, New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Dar Es Salaam.

Feel free to join the WhatsApp group for this event via the link https://chat.whatsapp.com/ D1ss0QkRcW2Jpj3IEOVMYx, a n d h e r e ’s t h e F a c e b o o k page for this event https:// www.facebook.com/ events/2441878195878096/

RIAU Festival The Walkbout-Now Festival 2019 27 September 2019 You are welcome to join to get clarity on something that’s on your mind or with a specific inquiry. You are even welcome to just show up and allow what needs to emerge for you to unfold. Our intention is that you leave the island with something new about you for you to cherish.

Visit us www.walkabout-now. com for more information about the festival.

I have a sore throat. Help!

More urgent symptoms

A lot of people have a sore throat from time to time. Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. The symptoms usually get better by themselves within a week.

• difficulty to swallow or breathe • drooling • stridor, a high pitched sound as you breathe • severe symptoms that are getting worse quickly

Symptoms of sore throats

What to do if you have a sore throat?

Antibiotics

To soothe a sore throat and to speed up the recovery you can: • gargle with warm, salty water (not advised for children) • drink plenty of fluids preferably water • eat cool or soft foods • avoid smoking or places where people smoke.

• suck on ice cubes, ice lollies or sweets – be careful with young children because of the possibility of choking • rest

GPs do not normally prescribe antibiotics for sore throats because they will not usually relieve your symptoms or speed up your recovery. Tablets like ibuprofen or paracetamol are more effective to reduce the pain in the first few days.

Antibiotics will only be prescribed if your GP thinks you could have a bacterial infection.

A sore throat is usually caused by viruses (like cold or flu) or from smoking. Occasionally it can be caused by bacteria.

Symptoms may include: • a painful throat, especially when swallowing • a dry throat, which can feel scratchy • back of the mouth is more red • bad breath • a cough (mild) • swollen glands in your neck area

Some other tips for sore throats You can relieve the pain and discomfort of a sore throat, by: • using paracetamol or ibuprofen • using lozenges (but there's little evidence they help)

See your GP (Good Practice) if: • your sore throat does not improve after a week • you get sore throats frequently • you're very concerned about your sore throat • you have a sore throat and a very high fever, or you feel you have cold shivers • you have a weakened immune system – for example, because of diabetes or chemotherapy A severe or a sore throat that lasts for a long time could be something like strep throat (an infection of the throat with bacteria).

Dr Steven Graaff,MD,MRCGP, the founder of Good Practice Clinic is a graduate of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Before completing his formal training in General Practice in the UK, he worked in several hospitals, occupational health and general practice in the Netherlands and the UK. As a medical professional with international experience,Steven decided to start his own clinic – Good Practice, in Jakarta

The symptoms are similar for children, but children can also get a fever and appear less active.

Conditions that can cause a sore throat • laryngitis • tonsillitis • strep throat (a bacterial throat infection) • glandular fever Our advice is to discuss any concerns with your trusted medical practitioner. It is important that you identify a clinic that you are comfortable with.

Good Practice has patients from 66 countries.

Our all English speaking team implements international guidelines. We provide highly personalised care. Try us!

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

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Are you new to Jakarta and would like to star t learning Bahasa Indonesia? T hen I have just the right person for you! I can highly recommend my Bahasa Indonesia teacher Rini. Rini is a great teacher as she structures her classes well and gives you plenty of opportunities to talk and learn. I feel that I've improved so much with her just within a few weeks! Her fee for a one to one lesson is Rp300,000 /hour or Rp450,000 /lesson of 90 mins. All materials provided. At your office or at your own home. She prefers around Kemang, Pejaten, Antasari, and Pondok Indah area. Please contact her at +628121861919 or sibarani1104@yahoo.com Private Tutor available for Foreign Beginners. Learn how to speak, spell, read, write the local language to ease your day to day life in Indonesia. Free text-book. Very affordable fees, as I'm here not just to earn extra income but my aim is also to share my passion with others, in this case, the language.

For more information and appointment: bahasaprivate@ gmail.com Music Lessons taught by highly qualified teachers with international experience. Founded and led by Mr.Atomo, a graduate of the world-renowned Berklee College of Music (Boston, USA).

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My name is Irma Peña. I am available to tutor your child in English with an emphasis on reading, writing and conversation. I am a recently retired USA certified teacher with 28+ years teaching experience. Depending on your location in South Jakarta I can tutor in your home or mine. I live in the Pondok Indah area. irmaedy@ yahoo.com or irmapena720@gmail. com. +6281288222922. Available on WhatsApp. Professional washing for carpets, hand-made and machine-made: get your oriental hand knotted or machine-made carpets washing and be amazed by the finished results. For further inquiries please contact Shaun Dias (carpet expert ) WhatsApp only: +6281385533395

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

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Selling fast. 2 stories boarding house/private home at Kramat Lontar, Senen. Close to UI. Great condition. Area 506m 2, building area 221m2. With 18 bedrooms/9 b a t hro o m s / 4 l i v i n g ro o m s / 1 maid room. Garage fits 4 cars.

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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.

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Interesting salary according to experience, please send CV to ferry.sparrow@gmail.com

Growing School in Denpasar (PreSchool & Primary) looking for teachers (mandarin, math, science, please email: yoan.sembiring@ gmail.com Front Desk staff required for Villa Complex (Canggu area). Good english conversational skills, confidence, experience, max 25 years old male and female wel c o m e to a p p l y, reli a b l e, committed, honest, hard working, positive attitude. If you meet the above requirements please send your CV to : info@ninabalivillas. com.au, only suitable candidates will be contacted for fur ther information or interview.

PROPERTY Leasehold Villa 2 bedrooms for sale located border of Legian / seminyak, Ideal location, walking distance to many beaches, shops and restaurants. US$198,000 ( negotiable). Please call mobile: +61418339441.

Island for sale, 2.3 hectares, freehold title. Freshwater spring.

A rare investment opportunity for surfing/diving development, please email ricknthorley@gmail.com for details.

For Rent, Taman giri, located at Benoa Nusa dua, available October 2019, land size 111sqm, building size 70sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, electricity 2,200 Watt, PDAM, fishpond, carport, balcony, CCTV, furnished, Rp85 million /year, min stay 2 years, including Cleaning service, 10 minutes to coco mart, 17 minutes to Jimbaran seafood, 18 minutes to Nusa Dua beach, 15 minutes to Jimbaran Hospital, 25 minutes to airport, please contact : +6287860257008 or +6281337760885.

Villa for rent available on October 2019. Villa modern style, enclosed living, Location in pererenan, 10 min drive to echo beach , batu bolong, 5 min to pererenan beach, 3 bedrooms, 3 en - suit bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining, electricity 7,700 Watt, water drilled well, AC, water heater, storage, CCTV, pool+ garden, Rp300 million/ year (minimum stay 2 years) please contact : +6287860257008.

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2 storey house on 340 sqm land for sale. Located close to four season Hotel Jimbaran. Sea view.

Electricity V 16,500 Watt. The phone line, PDAM, building licence.

Owner certificate. 4 bedrooms plus a servant bedroom. Please call: +628123948595.

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