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January is finally behind us, but it certainly felt like a very, very long month. We closed off January with astonishing news of a massive health outbreak: the coronavirus.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the “coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).” Transmitted between animals and people, common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, coughing, shortness of breath, and general breathing difficulties.

Meanwhile severe cases can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death. It is advisable to regularly wash your hands, cover your mouth and nose whenever you’re coughing and sneezing, distancing yourself from anyone coughing and sneezing, and to thoroughly cook meat and eggs.

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Day by day, the number of people confirmed as infected has been increasing at a scary rate; up to thousands of people. Countries such as Indonesia, Japan, and the United States have successfully evacuated their citizens from Wuhan City, Hubei province, China. There were 250 Indonesian citizens safely flown to Batam, Indonesia with a chartered Batik Air plane on Sunday, February 2, 2020 and have now reached Natuna Island for further quarantine. The Health Minister claims these evacuees did not show any respiratory illness symptoms upon arrival in Batam.

Yet netizens are sceptical to welcome home their brothers and sisters.

A man interviewed by a local TV station said that since this is a health outbreak, “we strongly decline the arrival of Indonesian citizens from Wuhan, as they aren’t victims of other disasters which we will (probably) accept.” Mind you, this is all derived from the fear of getting infected.

The Indonesian Law number 24/2007 clarifies the definition of a disaster as “a series of events that threaten and disrupt the lives and livelihoods of people caused by natural factors, nonnatural factors or human factors. A non-natural factor is a disaster caused by a series of nonnatural events which include technology failures, modernisation failures, epidemics, and disease outbreaks.”

So what else can we do in the midst of this epidemic? As previously mentioned; maintain your hygiene and take care of your immune system by eating well-balanced meals and getting enough sleep. As for travel advice, the WHO has advised to avoid travels if you’re having a fever and/or cough, seek early medical care as soon as you feel unwell, and make sure to cover your nose and mouth with a mask then immediately discard it after use.

We hope everyone takes care of their health more than ever now. Indonesia Expat has included some uplifting stories and interesting tips in this issue. On one more note, the Indonesia Expat Mixer will be back this February! Stay tuned for more details on Instagram @indonesiaexpat and @indonesiaexpatmixer as well as Facebook on Indonesia Expat.

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08 ANIMAL TIPS Snakes are Out in Bali!

09 MOVIE REVIEW 1917

10 SPIRITUALITY Listen to the Stars and Cards for Signs

12 ART AND CULTURE Ni Nyoman Tanjung: The Queen of Mount Agung in Bali

14 WELLNESS What Knot to Do When Losing Weight

16 MEET THE EXPAT Robin Lipman

18 TRAVEL Leisurely at Lombok

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Let’s discuss cholesterol Living in Indonesia comes with an exposure to a lot of temptations. This includes all sorts of food and a less active lifestyle. That is why I think it is important to have some knowledge about cholesterol. High cholesterol levels are a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.

What do I need to know about cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a fatty substance which is known as a lipid. It is also needed for normal functioning of your body. Most of the cholesterol is made by your liver, but it can also be found in food.

A high level of lipids in your blood can affect your health. High cholesterol doesn't cause any symptoms. High cholesterol does increase your risk of other serious diseases. Cholesterol is carried around by proteins in the blood. A lipid and protein combination is called a lipoprotein. There are two types: HDL is a high-density lipoprotein. The important thing is that HDL helps to break down your cholesterol. This is your GOOD cholesterol. LDL is a low-density lipoprotein. LDL can cause a build-up of cholesterol in the artery walls.

This can lead to disease of the arteries. This is your BAD cholesterol.

What are the causes of high cholesterol?

There are multiple causes. Partly it is because of your genetic makeup. You may just produce more cholesterol than others! Other causes are: • Unhealthy diet – that contains a lot of saturated fats • Smoking – a substance in cigarettes stops HDL helping to break down cholesterol • Diabetes and high blood pressure • A family history of stroke or heart disease It can also run in your family. In that case you can have high cholesterol even if you eat healthily.

Should I lower my cholesterol?

High cholesterol increases the risk of: • Narrowing of your arteries (caused by a build-up of cholesterol) • Heart attack • Stroke • Mini stroke and peripheral artery disease (blockage of arteries to your limbs) If cholesterol builds up in your artery walls, it can restrict the blood flow to your heart, brain and the rest of your body. You are also at an increased risk of developing a blood clot. You are at more risk of getting a heart attack for example.

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Should I test my cholesterol levels?

Your GP (Good Practice) can advise you if your cholesterol needs to be tested. This is likely if: • You have a family history of cardiovascular disease at a young age • A close family member has a cholesterol-related condition • You are overweight • You have high blood pressure or diabetes Are there any cholesterol target levels?

In this part of the world we measure cholesterol in units called mg per decilitre. A rough guideline for total cholesterol is 200 mg/dl or less for adults. LDL (bad) cholesterol should be less than 100 mg/dl. An ideal HDL (good) cholesterol is above 50 or 60 mg/ dl. A ratio of total cholesterol to HDL may also be calculated. This ratio should be below four, as a higher ratio indicates a higher risk of heart disease.

Cholesterol is just one risk factor and treatment will depend on the presence of other risk factors, like smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, age and gender.

How to lower the cholesterol level?

A healthy and balanced diet. It should be low in fatty foods. Try to find alternatives for food containing saturated fat and switch to fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals. Lifestyle changes, like physical exercise and stopping smoking can also help.

If you continue to have high cholesterol your medical practitioner (GP) may prescribe cholesterol-lowering medication, like statins.

Discuss your risks with your trusted medical practitioner. Find out if you need testing.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 255 | 12 – 25 February 2020

See Bali’s Wildlife in an Ethical and Animal-Friendly Way

BY VARJA DIJKSTERHUIS

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he tropical island of Bali is visited every year by millions of sunseekers. The Hindu culture, green paddy fields, warm temperatures, and exotic animals attract many tourists.

The advertising brochures that offer you elephant rides, dolphin shows, and selfies with orangutans f ly around like leaves in autumn as soon as you reach “paradise.” The animal welfare organisation, World Animal Protection, has published a report about the living conditions in parks where people can interact with wild animals – not just in Bali. These parks reportedly abuse their animals, mentally and physically. Anyone coming close to these unfriendly animal parks contributes to heartbreaking animal suffering. Fortunately, there are also ways to see some of Bali's wildlife in an ethical and animal-friendly way.

cage when they have to entertain a group of uninformed tourists. But we still have our doubts about the Ubud Monkey Forest.

Tourists have to pay to enter, and they get peanuts and bananas to feed the monkeys.

Hordes of tourists come here every day to feed them, so at a minimum, these macaques suffer from obesity. Due to all the food these monkeys have access to, they will stay in this forest, yet a diet of only peanuts and bananas is not healthy for anyone, not even for monkeys. It is much healthier for them to stick to a natural diet of berries and leaves.

Either way, do not feed the monkeys and stay at a suitable distance if you decide to visit.

There is another way to see these playful beasts in complete freedom. Many monkeys live in the wild in the southern surfing place of Uluwatu. There is a good chance that you will see some of them swinging in the trees or roaming around on the roads. You have a greater chance at the Uluwatu Temple.

Hundreds of monkeys hang out on the trees here, but they do not come as near to you as in the Ubud Monkey Forest. Also, there is no entrance fee to see the monkeys, so it really isn't a tourist attraction. Be careful with eating close to monkeys because they are and will be cheeky bastards that can just grab some food out of your hand. We also strongly advise to not feed them; the monkeys are wild, and it should stay that way.

Wild Dolphins in Lovina Swimming with dolphins sounds like a dream to many people. Therefore, dolphin parks are unavoidable because it’s a popular activity in Bali. The dolphin parks are often based near the coast, and the dolphins live in a piece of delimited sea so as to not escape.

Some parks, questionably, claim that they saved the dolphins from circuses or fishing nets, therefore preparing them to return to the wild. In reality, the dolphins have been cruelly stolen from the wild, torn away from their families, and even starved and isolated from other dolphins in the name of “training.”

Tourists sometimes believe that dolphins like to do tricks because their curled mouthcorners make it seem like they are smiling.

Are they, though?

Don’t worry, there are ways to see these elegant animals living freely in the wild.

The sea of Lovina in North Bali is the habitat for large groups of wild dolphins.

If you look at the ocean at sunrise, you can sometimes see them happily swimming free.

The exciting thing about this activity is that it is never definite when the dolphins will show themselves. But when you see one, it's a magical moment.

Sometimes tourists choose to sail with a local boat and admire the dolphins up close.

Some boats, however, come too close to the

The Bird Village of Petulu animals, and rush after the dolphins as soon as they appear. That is not an ethical way to see dolphins. Always assure that you keep your distance and absolutely do not feed the dolphins. You will see that these social animals will swim curiously around the boat and show their fins above water. Occasionally, they cheerfully jump up and do a spin in mid air.

Another way to see dolphins is to snorkel.

Besides dolphins, you also have the opportunity to admire sea turtles and beautiful, colourful fishes. Make sure you go with an organisation that respects animals and nature. You can often read in TripAdvisor's reviews whether an organisation is properly handling this.

Fortunately, there are also ways to see some of Bali's wildlife in an ethical and animal-friendly way.

Wild Monkeys in Uluwatu Ubud Monkey Forest is full of wild, playful monkeys. They are free to go wherever they want, and you cannot touch them. This monkey forest is much more animal-friendly than the monkey shows where monkeys are chained and are just allowed out of their

In the Bird Village of Petulu, a village near Ubud, hundreds of white herons gather every evening around dusk to rest. They also lay their eggs and feed chickens here. It is a spectacle to see the birds go down dozens at a time with the low sun in the background, and to see them coming “home.” There is no clear reason why the birds come here every evening, but the locals believe that they are reincarnations of the victims who fell during the anti-communist Indonesia-China war.

Hence, these birds are protected and left alone by the locals.

The exotic birds live in freedom and follow their instincts. This is much more beautiful to see than watching birds whose feathers have been cut and who live in captivity so that tourists can take a selfie with them. Those birds have been robbed from the wild and serve as an attraction to raise money.

Not only being animal-friendly with respect to seeing animals in their true natural habitats, these spots in Bali are beautiful to explore and considered to be budget-friendly.

Just one thing though, definite guarantees to see these animals in these recommended ways are rather patchy. In the meantime, bask in the warmth of the sun as it hits the island, and of the famous local hospitality while you’re in Bali!

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Indonesia Expat Issue 255 | 12 – 25 February 2020

Snakes are Out in Bali!

What should we do if we get bitten?

Stay calm and move as little as possible.

Do not cut, do not suck, and do not use a tourniquet. These are the World Health Organisation guidelines. Immobilise the limb with a couple of bamboo sticks or pieces of wood to keep it straight. Don’t wait for an ambulance, but call ahead to your chosen hospital and inform them to expect a snake bite victim. Have somebody take you to the hospital as quickly as possible. Try to keep very still because movement helps to quickly spread the venom. Also, do not eat or drink anything, including medicines, as these might complicate the situation.

Stay Calm and Follow Ron Lilley's Advice

BY ERIC BUVELOT

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on Lilley is, indisputably, the snake specialist of Bali. This distinguished Englishman offers snake rescues and snake-proofing advice to private homeowners, villas, and hotels.

He will come and visit, look around your property, and give recommendations to reduce the chances of snakes entering. Send him a picture of a newly-found snake on your premises to get proper information on the risks to your family and pets. Ron Lilley also provides snake awareness meetings to schools and businesses, and keeps records of snake localities, and photographs of Bali’s snakes.

RON WITH A NEWLY-CAUGHT PIT VIPER

ASIAN CORAL SNAKE (CALLIOPHIS INTESTINALIS)

Why are snakes out and about now that it’s the rainy season?

They tend to sleep and hide during the dry season. During these long months of inactivity, they need to find cool, dark, dry places to prevent overheating and to conserve water. They can go without food for several weeks. When the rain finally comes, they go out to feed and mate.

ISLAND PIT VIPER (TRIMERESURUS INSULARIS)

What should we know to be able to avoid them?

First, we need to be aware that snakes are here in Bali. It’s far better to understand that there is a high probability of such an encounter.

There are plenty of villas with gardens here, therefore holiday-makers and long-term residents need to know what they are getting themselves into.

In the end, when guests spot a snake, they feel threatened and want to move to somewhere safer, which is bad for business. The villa owners contact me to fix the problem and give them advice on how to snake-proof the place. Bring a serious, bright torch with you – not the one on your phone because that’s too weak – whenever you roam around at night in a garden. Most bites happen because people step on snakes at night, especially on overgrown dark paths – like vipers that hide in the bushes during the day but are on the ground at night. Cut any branches that touch the roof of your villa, as these provide highways for snakes and rats to get in. Also, be aware that the smell of birds, pups, or kittens will attract snakes.

Talking about snake-proofing, what can we do?

A compost heap right on the ground will make a perfect incubator for pregnant snakes! Keep your compost off the ground, in a closed box, for example. Keep all paths clear, including at head height so you can always clearly see the path ahead. Don’t leave anything stacked on the ground inside or outside the house.

Avoid woodpiles, bean bag seats, toy boxes, and dirty clothes baskets. Remember: some snakes will be active during the day, while others will be hiding. But at night, they’ll be out on the prowl. Some will love to feed on the many small fish and frogs in your pond. Don’t sleep on the floor either!

Humans unknowingly provide shelter, food, and water for snakes. Rubbish and food supplies attract rats. Rats attract snakes. For

generalist feeders like cobras, there are frogs, lizards, birds, rodents, and other snakes to feed on in a garden. Pythons live quietly on roofs. Once over two metres long, they’ll come down at night to prey on chickens or dogs!

How many different species of snakes are there in Bali?

Out of the 346 kinds of snakes recorded in Indonesia, 77 are venomous. Surely, more are to be discovered. In Bali, however, there are only 46 known kinds of land snakes, and only six of these are highly venomous: spitting cobras, king cobras, green pit vipers, two sorts of kraits (banded and blue), and the Asian coral snake which, contrary to what it seems, is a land snake. As for the blue krait, it’s not blue either, so don’t rely too much on colours, patterns, or common names for identification, as it can lead to serious mistakes! Looking at small pictures of snakes often leads to wrong identifications. Ask a specialist for advice by sending some photos - not videos – of the snake.

We can even find pythons in the busy cities of Sanur and Ubud. Once over 2.5 metres long, pythons can become a threat to humans, if not left alone. Even if they don’t strangle you, their non-venomous bites can still be very nasty!

How can we identify the dangerous ones?

It’s never obvious for a neophyte. There are simply too many variations for most people to recognise them. For example, spitting cobras come in various colours, have few markings, and look like many other snakes until they rise

SPITTING COBRA (NAJA SPUTATRIX)

and spray venom at you. The sprayed venom is not dangerous as long as it doesn’t reach your eyes or a wound. If sprayed in the eyes, rinse them out with running water for 30 minutes, but do not rub, otherwise you may go blind.

You have to know that, unlike the local dogs, imported foreign dogs are less experienced, and won’t be able to deal with a snake threat in your house. A local dog will bark if it finds a snake, but tends to keep its distance. The latter may go in for the kill, especially if it’s a hunting dog. This often results in the dog being bitten on the face or forepaws. Although it’s possible for a dog to recover if promptly treated by a vet, very strong dogs can even die within an hour.

People love to swim, surf, dive, and snorkel in Bali. What about the sea snakes?

Sea snakes are also not inclined to bite unless they feel threatened, but you still have to be careful. You might not have enough time to even reach the shore before drowning in the case of a venomous sea snake bite. These are very curious animals, and sometimes divers panic when they are too close. Stay calm, leave them alone – they know a human is too big to eat and they will have to surface to breathe.

Two kinds of sea snakes come ashore to lay eggs on the rocks in Bali, so be careful on your nightly walks on the beach!

Where to go to seek help?

Ask nearby clinics, hospitals, and medical centres if they can treat snake bites, some will say they cannot treat snake bites. Sanglah public hospital in Denpasar has experience and training in dealing with snake bites. Keep the hospital or clinic number handy in case of emergencies!

Can we find anti-venom in Bali?

There is a lack of anti-venom in Indonesia, but Biofarma makes anti-venom available for three kinds of snakes. Unfortunately, in Bali, it will work only for the spitting cobra. Antivenom is expensive and specific to each snake, which is why it’s very useful to be able to identify the snake responsible for the attack.

Always go straight to the hospital, even if it doesn’t have anti-venom, as the symptoms can be treated. For example, a krait bite will induce difficulty breathing, so you’ll be put under assisted breathing. The normal protocol after a snake bite is a minimum two-day stay in hospital. Therefore, it’s vital to have medical insurance. Dr. Tri Maharani is Indonesia’s leading snakebite specialist, and if the treating doctor calls her, she can determine the appropriate treatment based on the patient’s symptoms, without necessarily having to know the type of the snake.

This question might upset you, but is it fine to kill a snake if we come across one?

I have a lot of photos of freshly killed snakes sent to me with the question, “Is it dangerous?” Usually, it’s a harmless snake.

It might seem logical to kill a snake if you see it, which is often done. However, many snake bites happen because people try to kill the snake. Significantly injuring a snake increases the risk of getting bitten. A disturbed snake becomes unpredictable and more dangerous.

Keep in mind that even a chopped head is still venomous and can bite.

Killing a snake is not an option, but I like to think that I know how to deal with it safely.

If you think a snake might be dangerous, have it identified by an expert. If it isn’t dangerous, consider allowing it to live in your garden – they can do much good in keeping rat populations down!

Ron is reachable via WhatsApp at +62 813 3849 6700 for you to send photos of snake identification, or seek snake-proofing advice and safety talks. Dr. Tri Maharani’s contact number: +62 853 3403 0409. Facebook: Ron Lilley's Bali Snake Patrol

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Indonesia Expat Issue 255 | 12 – 25 February 2020

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BY DIANA SYARAH

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t’s definitely not a coincidence that Academy Award winning director Sam Mendes released his unshakeable tale of World War I (WWI) right before the 2020 award season. The fact that “1917” brought home Best Picture and Best Director at the Golden Globe 2020 has added more appeal to this film. The internet has highlighted the film’s astonishing cinematography, but behind the scene footages of the methods and tactics the crew used to shoot the film itself emphasises the brilliant story-telling method that could take the audience to experience the horrors behind one of the most brutal wars in human history.

It all started with two young British soldiers, Corporal Schofield (MacKay) and Blake (Chapman) making their way through the trenches, being shoved by other soldiers and so on. Within minutes we can see and feel the continuous shot, feeling exceptionally awed by the detail that’s happening in the scene.

Both corporals are summoned to a meeting.

General Erinmore (Colin Firth) gives them a task which sends them to deliver a message to the second battalion of the Devonshire Regiment in hopes of stopping their mission to attack the Germans because the General learned the German retrieval was merely a trap. The reason behind their superior sending Blake to this deadly mission is purely because Blake’s older brother is among the 1,600 troops in the second battalion.

Immediately, we also reminisce on the Saving Private Ryan storyline. Knowing how much of a suicide mission it is, Schofield became cynical that they could make it, however due to Blake’s extra desire to save his older brother, Blake is determined to go – even if Schofield doesn’t want to.

As soon as they left the trenches, Mendes gave us an atmospheric terror of what might happen to the two main characters. We are travelling with them; witnessing the same surrealistic experience of running through a walking nightmare. We also get the glimpse of their minimal backstory. Thanks to the

It’s thrilling, obviously, since we feel that our lives are also at stake. chemistry of MacKay and Chapman making the characters charming and likeable, the audience can still feel attached to them, while the continuous long take keeps the emotional roller-coaster going.

Director

Sam Mendes

Producers

Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, Jayne-Ann Tenggren, Callum McDougall, Brian Oliver

Writers

Sam Mendes, Krysty WilsonCairns

Stars

George MacKay, DeanCharles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire Duburcq, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch

The legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins went all out with the camera work, although taking a long shot has a risk of static outcomes. He did it in a non-boring way; it ducks, lurks, and dives gracefully in a balletic grace. I’m convinced that long-take movements like Roger’s can only be achieved by a well-practiced choreography. From the behind-the-scenes footages, the entire film of course wasn’t actually shot in one take, but a series of continuous, uncut shots were edited to give the illusion of one long take.

This method has been done before, for example, Alfred Hitchcock’s film entitled “Rope,” and the most recent example is the film “Birdman” by Iñáritu. Not to mention Joe Wright’s movie “Atonement” also uses long takes as well as the Dunkirk scene where five minutes of a tracking shot was done to enhance the emotional quality of the scene. This film pushes the creativity by its consistent action and changing terrain.

They never use the same location twice.

Thus it required a meticulous production design, especially from the art department to make sure they created a set that could accommodate the camera movements. The key was the necessary long preparation, including building models to help the crew to see how the overall scene should look.

According to Sam Mendes’ interview with Vox, he said that they wouldn’t build a set until they knew exactly how long the shot should be. This involves a lot of practice.

It is obvious that “1917” is Sam Mendes’ ambitious work. The story itself is quite personal, inspired by Alfred Mendes’ (Sam Mendes’ grandfather) story when he served in WWI. Mendes collaborated with Krysty Wilson Cairns to re-tell the story of what war really was about. However, “1917” is not based on his grandfather but the two characters were created for a dramatic approach. As he said at Comic Con, he wants to bring the story’s spirit showcasing all of the tragedies and survival journeys those men went through, the sacrifices they made, their selflessness, as well as the sense of believing something bigger than them was happening – these are all aspects that stayed with Mendes.

The film is based on real events from Operation Alberich, which took place from February 9 to March 20, 1917. The operation was a strategic withdrawal of German troops to a new position on the shorter and more easily defended Hindenburgh line. Railways and roads were dug up, trees were chopped down, landmines and booby traps were planted, and then towns and villages in the French countryside were destroyed. Around 125,000 French civilians in the region were transported to work elsewhere in occupied France, while children, mothers, and the elderly were left behind with minimal rations.

As to the highly gushed cinematography buzz “1917” has received, some critics praise the creativity but others argue that the camerawork still feels less natural, although there is only one blatantly obvious cut. Another risk of taking long shots can make the audience feel like they’re in a first person game. It’s thrilling, obviously, since we feel that our lives are also at stake, but it can maybe feel forced to a certain level.

Nevertheless, the complexity of the technical aspect of “1917” is worth the hype. Frankly, I’ve never seen any war films like this before, even if it’s not very groundbreaking, but Sam Mendes explores the style of how war films can be done, and he did it. All in all, I’d rate “1917” a 4.5/5.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 255 | 12 – 25 February 2020

Listen to the Stars and Cards for Signs

BY MIRELLA PANDJAITAN

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stationing retrogrades in the same period and in the same Martian signs (Mars rules Aries and Scorpio) might increase the chance of emotion running high due to difficulty in communicating. Instead of focusing on the differences, these periods are actually an excellent opportunity to remember what keeps you passionate with one another and work on different ways to sustain the spark in the future,” Canti explained.

earing the word “astrology” automatically evokes ideas of the zodiac. Astrology means the study of stars, derived from the ancient Greeks.

To put it simply, astrology is evaluating the influence of the planets and stars in our daily lives. Not everyone thinks all of this makes sense. How could the stars and planets have an effect our lives? Well, believe it or not, whenever the new moon approaches, we tend to have difficulties making decisions because our emotions and minds are extremely affected by the different phases of the moon.

As someone incorporating the signs from the universe and making sense of her existence and role in this world, Canti feels more content and empowered than ever before.

One way to follow her spiritual footsteps is to cultivate self-love. Spirituality, firstly, involves major inner work in acknowledging ourselves on a deeper level. Thus, it leads us to accepting and loving ourselves for who we are, and also in a coveted spiritual state.

According to Tarot Life, “astrology is a pseudoscience that analyses your real conditions with respect to your birth time, planets, and stars. It follows the concept of quantum theory that the whole universe is interconnected.” Therefore, a natal chart consisting of planets, stars, and houses was made to help astrological readings based on people’s monetary situation, mental and physical traits, career, love life, health, and so on.

Canti Widyadhari is an Indonesian nomadic tarot reader, Reiki master, and an aspiring astrologer who began to pursue her spiritual path after having an epiphany in an unhappy life. With just a deck of tarot cards and a few of her personal belongings, Canti moved to Bali in 2015 after listening to that little voice whispering to her subconscious self.

As a self-proclaimed eclectic witch, Canti believes that our natal chart correlates with our soul’s direction and life purpose. “By knowing our natal chart components, using the date, time, and location of when we were born, we can find out about our individual path, journey, and life patterns.”

A natal chart looks very complex to someone who doesn’t study astrology. But by knowing one’s sun sign – your zodiac personality which describes the kind of person that you aspire to be in this lifetime – is already enough.

“Anyone seeking a more in-depth reading on their life’s purpose should consult with an astrologer as there are multiple aspects within a person's chart that could imply different meanings for different individuals,” Canti suggests. “I think it's essential to understand first what you're looking for before so it will narrow down the kind of techniques and methods used to answer your questions as there are so many roads that lead to Rome.”

Astrology itself is branched into various studies, but to explain our immediate situation you need to understand three of them: natal, predictive, and horary astrology.

Natal astrology is a study that focuses on how the location of the planets at the time you were born affects your personality and your life path. Predictive is the one that all astrologers use when they write your daily or weekly horoscope reading. It defines a variety of techniques used to see someone's future, using techniques such as transits or progressions. Moreover, horary is the field that you'll utilise to answer questions using

the chart generated at the exact time the question is asked.

To give a general point of view, Canti had delightfully shared her general reading on love in 2020, which revolves on the upcoming retrogrades of Venus and Mars. Venus is the planet of love, while Mars is the planet of desire. Thus, these retrograde movements will compel us to re-examine our relationships.

“Venus will station retrograde in Gemini squaring Neptune in Pisces from May 13 to June 25, possibly causing us to finally realise that our relationship with our loved ones isn't as pretty as a picture. And since Gemini rules communication, the only way to clear things up is by communicating your expectations and coming into a decision as a team.”

“Meanwhile, Mars will start its retrograde

in Aries from September 9 to November 13, 2021 – during the same period Mercury retrograde makes its third mark in the sign of Scorpio in 2020. Having these two

The universe is a broad spectrum that, unknowingly to most of us, bestows signs in our daily lives whenever we subconsciously scream out to the world out of frustration.

Canti often helps her clients with tarot and astrology, so her clients can “see” their true potential and purpose in this lifetime. A tarot card reading leans towards the mystical side for some. But it gives a glimpse into each and every person’s own soul, as a means to fathom on their unique spiritual, emotional, and physical journeys in this world. It is vital to understand the multi-layered meanings of tarot cards, including individual expressions from each card and their ways to provide greater insights.

“I find it helpful to love ourselves when we know how special and unique we are, and that we're not here for nothing. I have met so many clients in my work, and I could say that everyone is special in their own ways.”

Alas, weaknesses and mistakes are mostly highlighted as we all talk to ourselves.

Keep in mind; your tarot reading and the meaning of individual cards depends on the training and intuition of the reader, as well as the topic discussed. Canti recommends someone who seeks a tarot reading shouldn’t be dictating on the steps and actions that need to be done. “Tarot reading is to help you make a decision based on some options that you already think through. I'm a firm believer in free-will, and that tarot is only here to help you illuminate your options. Eventually, you'll have to be the one who makes the decision for yourself,” Canti said.

The universe is a broad spectrum that, unknowingly to most of us, bestows signs in our daily lives whenever we subconsciously scream out to the world out of frustration.

You may think of astrology and tarot cards as mumbo jumbo, especially imposing different aspects of our lives into the stars and spirituality. But the soul itself has a greater voice that we often block out. A takeaway to learn from Canti is to believe in yourself. You can be saying and doing crazy, foolish things but sometimes, those words and actions can be your drive to become more confident. You can even reach a wholesome state, giving you that inner peace you’ve been seeking.

art and culture

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Indonesia Expat Issue 255 | 12 – 25 February 2020

NI NYOMAN TANJUNG

The Queen of Mount Agung in Bali

BY KUNANG HELMI-PICARD (ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF LUCAS DJAOU, GALERIE PATRICIA DORFMANN)

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n display are painted volcanic stones, extraordinary dolls, and paper or metal cut-outs mounted and fastened on bamboo sticks, assembled by Balinese artist, Ni Nyoman Tanjung, simply known as Ni Tanjung.

Ni Tanjung is a Balinese woman of humble birth. She was born around 1930 in the eastern region of the island of Bali, Indonesia.

She never learnt to read or write, but taught herself artistic expressions and gestures that she then carried out later in life. The elderly woman traversed many traumatic events, including personal dramas, which punctuated the period from 1942 onwards in Indonesia.

For decades, Ni Tanjung lived with her husband who was a simple farmer, along with their four children in a rudimentary wooden shack. She built a stone repository outside for her Gods and ancestors who, according to Balinese belief, visit the living during certain sacred rituals. These painted volcanic rocks resembled faces and the installations could be seen near their home, on the side of a small road in Budakeling, in Karangasem, Bali, on the slopes of Mount Agung, the principal volcano of the island.

In 2003, Georges Breguet – a Swiss biologist, collector, and author who was extremely knowledgeable about textiles, material art, and familiar with Bali – discovered what Ni Tanjung had assembled. He recognised her talent as an extraordinary, non-traditional artist. Breguet began collecting her more mobile pieces and introduced Ni Tanjung’s work to the outside world as an example of art brut. According to French Bali-based art expert, Jean Couteau, Ni Tanjung’s form of raw art – a term coined by deceased French artist Dubuffet to describe works created by non-traditional artists, distanced from mainstream society as a result of mental or social constraints – is very rare for Indonesians.

Ni Tanjung was very active and made complex offerings to the Gods, like many Balinese women usually do. She also danced rejang, sang, and chanted to traditional Balinese aria, while also creating her works. In addition, Ni Tanjung was a prolific weaver of textiles. She prefers to look at people with the help of a small mirror to avoid their direct gaze and to detect any evil intentions. She also fashions decorative headgear to crown her unruly hair.

The gaunt old lady has extraordinarily long and mobile fingers, which help her handle and form her works from any kind of material.

Soon after, one of four children she had with her late husband, Ni Nyoman Kembang passed away. She became slightly deranged yet frenetically continued her work on those raw art pieces. However, two more of her children along with her husband later passed away too. She then started to spend most of her days curating more with paper, and even sometimes with metal.

Georges Breguet and his wife Lise bring medical supplies and household goods for her to share with her daughter. Breguet also acquired paper creations for the collection of the Museum of Art Brut in Lausanne, France. Ni Tanjung is now considered to be a major world art brut artist and her work is illustrated in the catalogue of the museum.

During this time, Ni Tanjung decided to move to the hamlet of Saren Kauh, in Budakeling, Karangasem to live with her remaining daughter. Ni Tanjung contributes modestly to the household with the little money she earns from selling her paper creations. Javanese artist Kartika Affandi, daughter of famous Indonesian painter Affandi, bought one of Ni Tanjung’s stone installations. This was to be re-assembled at Kartika’s Museum of Women’s Art in Yogyakarta, Central Java.

The proceeds contributed to Ni Tanjung’s tiny fortune, besides adding to the fame of the Balinese “artist”’ across Indonesia.

Ni Tanjung was temporarily moved to safe quarters near Ubud because Mount Agung began to violently erupt for a short period of time. Soon, she returned to the hamlet of Saren Kauh on the eastern coast of Bali. At present, she’s over 90 years old, yet continues her trance-like fabrication of paper objects, dolls, and even paintings on stones. She

still chants while portraying her imaginary theatrical world of Gods and ancestors on temporary altars – many of the faces resembling self-portraits. The brilliant colours and imagery reflect the luxurious vegetation of Bali and the rich cultural heritage of her ancestors.

Usually in the solitude of her windowless room at night, lit by a single lamp bulb, Ni Tanjung draws thousands of imaginary, multi-coloured faces on paper given to her by visitors, including fellow Balinese artist Made Budhiana, and others who have gifted her acrylic paints, coloured pencils, and chalk crayons.

Other visitors brought – or continued to bring – scissors or special metal cutters for her to cut out images from paper or metal objects as well. Bamboo, growing nearby and dried, provide her the sticks on which she binds her paper cutouts. When on the island,

Lucas Djaou, who was introduced to the eccentric Balinese artist by Georges Breguet, was immediately mesmerised by Ni Tanjung’s dynamic and creative energy. He visited her several times, once in Ubud when she had to move away from the eruptions of Mount Agung, and several times in the hamlet.

Djaou is constantly on the look-out for extraordinary artistic talents and is lucky to be able to cooperate with Patricia Dorfmann, the owner of Galerie Dorfmann in the Marais area of Paris, France. Their work together has spawned several intriguing exhibitions during the past years at the gallery.

The opening of the exhibition, simply called “Ni Tanjung, Queen of Mount Agung”, was curated by Lucas Djaou at Galerie Patricia Dorfmann, 61, rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris, France. It will run from January 30 until February 22, 2020. Specifically on January 30, the exhibition is scheduled to start from 5-8pm at the gallery’s courtyard. Serious collectors can purchase Ni Tanjung’s art brut pieces as they’re on sale until February 22.

Meanwhile, the gallery itself is open from Tuesday until Saturday, from 2-7pm.

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In a period of less than a month, since December 2019, a coronavirus, coded 2019-nCoV, has infected 2,000 people and killed 56 people.

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Not only in China, now there are cases of this virus that have been detected in South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Australia, Vietnam, the UK, Singapore and the United States. It is also possible that this virus could have spread to Indonesia.

What is coronavirus 2019-nCoV? The 2019-nCoV virus is part of the coronavirus type. This virus is zoonotic, which means it is transmitted from animals to humans, but can also be transmitted from human to human.

Within ten years, coronaviruses have mutated into dangerous types, namely MERS and SARS.

How does coronavirus 2019-nCoV spread?

This latest mutation of coronavirus can spread in several ways, including: • Contact with animals. Some scientists believe that SARS originated from civet cats which are widely available in China, while MERS originated from camels. Now, 2019-nCoV is believed to be sourced from a wet market.

• Spread by air. The virus can spread through droplets released from coughing or sneezing.

• Touch. Shaking hands with or touching someone who is infected can increase the risk of being infected.

• Dirt. Contact with human feces can also cause a person to become infected with the virus, but very rarely.

People who are prone to coronavirus 2019-nCoV People with weak immune systems are very vulnerable to coronavirus infections, such as infants, children, elderly people, and pregnant women. A person with a weakened immune system such as someone who’s undergoing chemotherapy, elderly people, and those who have health problems are also very vulnerable to this virus. The last two groups are the most vulnerable, considering those who have died in China due to 2019-nCoV are elderly and people with health problems.

How to avoid contracting coronavirus 2019-nCoV? There hasn't been any effective vaccine found to prevent coronavirus, however, there are simple steps to help minimise risks of contracting it: 1. Carefully wash your hands. Your hands are in touch with many places and objects wherever you go. Wash your fingers, in between and backs of hands, as well as your palms with water, soap and/or antiseptic.

2. Avoiding physical contact with infected people. Coronavirus can spread by direct physical contact such as a handshake and a kiss on the cheek with anyone who has infected the virus.

3. Do not touch your face with your hands. Viruses can enter through the mouth, eyes, and nose. If you have to spruce up your face, try to wash your hands first.

4. Clean animal wastes. Be sure to regularly clean your pet's wastes as the coronavirus can also infect animals.

5. Avoiding risky places. The risk of exposing yourself to viruses or bacteria at the hospital, clinic, and places affected by the plague is possible.

Therefore, choose to not visit such places if it isn't necessary.

Blueair as a part of the solution What about in the rooms you live in?

On average, 90 percent of daily activities are done indoors, and indoor air can be five times more polluted than outdoor air. All kinds of pollutants, including viruses, can circulate freely where you spend most of your time; at home, school, office or gym.

In order to reduce the risk of contracting the coronavirus, ensuring the air in a room is clean is absolutely necessary.

Installing an adequate ventilation system can ensure that the air exchange is adequate, but pollutants that are outside can still enter the room. The best way to stop viruses in the air is to install an air purifier. Choose an air purifier that is able to filter out 99.9 percent of pollutants as small as 0.1 micron, including H1N1, an earlier strain of coronavirus similar to 2019-nCoV. Blueair, equipped with HEPASilentTM technology, combines highly efficient HEPA filtration with electrostatic ionizers is proven to get rid of at least 12 types of bacteria and viruses*

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As one of the most awarded air purifiers, Blueair has a unique advantage compared to others in the market, namely its ability to effectively eliminate bacteria and viruses while

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wellness

Indonesia Expat Issue 255 | 12 – 25 February 2020

What Knot to Do When Losing Weight

BY NICOLA ANN JEREMIAH

I have decided to explore how knots may be beneficial when losing weight.

The dictionary describes a knot as “an intentional complication in cordage which may be useful or decorative.” Knots may be used in the literal sense or can be used metaphorically too. Mostly in the practical sense, they symbolise tying of two or more things together, in order to strengthen the original piece.

For practical purposes, knots are used every day by a variety of professionals such as surgeons, craftsmen, sailors, and truckers – just to name a few. We too use knots rather unconsciously in our daily lives while we are stitching, cooking, gardening, tying our shoelaces, etc. We sometimes use knots and bows for decorative purposes when adding bows to gifts and presents, or putting bows in our hair, or making knots when braiding hair. Bow ties and bowknots on dresses are commonplace these days too. A knot may also be used as a reminder and placed on a suitcase as we travel the world, so we can easily identify our belongings. Suffice to say that knots are very useful and beneficial to our everyday existence.

Today, however, I am more concerned with the metaphorical sense or application of the knot. I’m talking about “knots in the tummy”, “tying the knot”, being “tied” to a certain idea or “tied down” to responsibilities. My knot is concerned with my efforts to lose weight – it’s the knot of determination.

It all started with my many unsuccessful attempts to lose weight in the past, which was quite frankly due to overeating. It is true; I was exercising daily, doing my walks, drinking a lot of water, etc but nothing worked. I did once try a diet program, but that too was a disaster. It resulted, however, in me making myself a promise to never go down that path again and in turn, never having to hear my husband’s priceless words of wisdom “I told you so” again.

To add to the complications of my efforts, turning 50 was not helping. While it did have its perks, insofar that I was no longer tied down by period cramps, I now cared less what people thought or said about me. Turning 50 was also the time of the dreaded menopause. This was the harbinger of hot flushes, hormone imbalances, and incontinence. Needless to say, being 50 while being a menopausal wreck and overeating was getting me nowhere in my efforts to win the battle of the bulge.

Then came the humble – or in my case, not so humble – knot. I discovered this knot one day by accident, while stepping off the bathroom scales. The discovery of this knot spelled the death knell of my unhealthy eating habits and the birth of a new found self-respect, self-love, self-worth, courage, hope, and determination. I realised, quite literally, that if it was to be, it was up to me.

This knot, somewhere deep in my belly, was a constant reminder to me that I could achieve whatever I put my mind to. Be it

Needless to say, being 50 while being a menopausal wreck and overeating was getting me nowhere in my efforts to win the battle of the bulge.

ignoring people who were mean and rude or resisting that absolutely delicious piece of moist chocolate cake that promised paradise in a single bite or doing something that I hated doing – like visiting my dentist. Yes, it took me 50 years but I finally found it.

As a result of having discovered that knot, I now consciously and deliberately make healthy choices; I surround myself with people who are positive, joyful, genuine, and inspiring. I have even made friends with my dentist! I try and live each day in the service of others, by doing small deeds whenever I can, even if it is just smiling at someone or taking the time to listen to their problems without interrupting.

We all have this knot somewhere inside us. It’s a knot of tightness deep inside that reminds us to have determination and courage. This knot can ping us when we feel down, weak, or unworthy. It’s a constant reminder that every bad situation is passing, every problem comes with its own solution and for every rude and mean person on Earth there are ten good people out there.

Furthermore, you can turn to your knot when you feel disillusioned with the world or with yourself. It will bring you back to reality and remind you of the times you have coped in the past, of the times when you lifted yourself out of failure and made them your pillars of success and kept going. This amazing knot is not hard to find if you just take a deep moment to look for it. Once you have found it, you will be invincible!

As for me, how many kilos have I lost so far?

Well, not much but I’m knot giving up!

meet the expat

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Indonesia Expat Issue 255 | 12 – 25 February 2020

Robin Lipman

My proudest moment in football was seeing my daughter Emma progress from playing for a boys’ undereight team, into playing for the likes of Coventry City.

China, which makes it difficult to change.

Whereas in Europe, they are more open to change and are ahead of the game when it comes to new technologies. Now, that’s my job; to try and change that in Indonesia.

F

ootball is not exclusively a sport.

Football, to most men and women, is a part of their lives. Robin Lipman has spent most of his life on the football pitch across the UK, Europe, and now Jakarta.

Robin embodies the saying, “age is just a number” because even at an age where most people would rather take it easy at home, he prefers to be active. A complex surgery didn’t even stop him from stepping onto the field! Indonesia Expat had the fantastic opportunity to be embraced by Robin’s positive outlook in life and welcoming a new chapter in Indonesia.

Robin, please tell us about yourself.

I am 62 years of age, born in Nuneaton, England. I have a twin sister named Lorraine – I’m 20 minutes older than her.

She lives close to Nuneaton. I would say I’m a people’s person, and I love meeting people in both professional and social functions.

I am a bit of a joker, love telling one-liners, and like to sing my favourite songs like “My Way” by Frank Sinatra and “Hey Jude” by the Beatles. And I love football.

How did you find yourself in Indonesia?

Due to the fact I had family in Australia, Indonesia was an ideal place to be able to visit them from. Also, an ex-colleague who was based in Thailand put me forward as an experienced sales person that could help the region grow (more on that later).

Are you planning to retire in Indonesia or in the UK? For the time being, maybe within the next year or so, I will continue to work in the Asian region and I plan to retire in Bali with my new wife, Christine. I’d also like to regularly visit the UK as I have children and grandchildren there. In fact, I have one grandchild coming soon!

What are you busy with these days?

From a work perspective, my role has somewhat changed. I previously was focused on Indonesia for Bosch Rexroth.

My expertise in Tightening Systems for the last 30 odd years has now made me very busy in helping other countries in the region.

As someone who's had over 30 years experience in the UK's automotive and motorcycle sectors, what are the similarities and differences you’ve noticed in Indonesia?

I find that all car plants are built to the same specifications around the world, whether they are Japanese, Chinese, or German vehicles. The only difference is most suppliers in Indonesia are from Japan or

I heard you like to play football and one of your daughters is a professional football player in the UK. How significant is football to you?

Football has been a big part of my life since I was nine. When England won the World Cup in 1966; my hero Gordon Banks inspired me to become a goalkeeper that year. So I did; played for my school district and county. But when I was 16, three professional football teams turned me down – sadly due to my height. Those three teams were Leicester City, Stoke City, and last but not least, my all time favourite team, Coventry City, which I have supported since I was ten.

I then went on to play semi-professional for Nuneaton Borough, Hinckley Athletic, Racing Club Warwick, and Chelmley Town.

Not to mention, I played for several top teams in the Sunday Leagues, then played across Europe in the likes of Belgium, Germany, Italy, and even Turkey. I also had the chance to coach my U9 team called Arden Forest at Wembley Stadium, in front of over 70,000 fans before the Aston Villa V Bolton Wonderers FA Cup Semi-Final in 2000, in which we beat Bolton Academy 2-0. I achieved my life’s ambition: walking out of the tunnel at Wembley Stadium as a coach, not a player. Interestingly enough, my son David was one of the team players.

It was definitely a proud father moment for me.

I have officially retired at 55, after playing in Turkey. Then I became a coach for a kid’s team called Arden Forest Winning Championships for about two years.

Eventually I moved to Jakarta. Here, I happen to play for the BuGils. I find it amazing that at the age of 62, I can still play and I’m enjoying it more than ever!

But my proudest moment in football was seeing my daughter Emma progress from playing for a boys’ under-eight team, into playing for the likes of Coventry City.

By 14, she had already made her first team debut! She then proceeded to play for Leeds United and officially became a professional football player at Manchester City, and then moved onto Italy’s Serie A league playing for Verona, AS Roma, and is currently with Florentia. You can catch Emma representing Malta now!

Not long ago, you had surgery done.

Can you elaborate on that a bit and how it has affected you today?

I was on vacation at Karma Kandara in Bali and on the first night there, I woke up with stomach pains. After five hours of pain, I realised it was something serious.

We went to the nearest hospital, which was in Jimbaran. After taking some tests, the doctor told me that I had a heart problem.

I got transferred to the Siloam Hospital in Kuta – within three hours, the doctors at Siloam confirmed that I had two gallstones and one was infected so I needed to have surgery on that. Two days later, Dr. Adi performed a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, or keyhole surgery. I was under for at least 2.5 hours as Dr. Adi removed two gallstones and my gallbladder. The doctor told me that it normally takes an hour to perform this procedure.

My family and I cannot thank Doctor Adi enough for the way he treated me, along with his professionalism – I will always be indebted to him. The impact of the illness was short lived after a one-month rest. I lost a couple of kilos on the scale, but my wounds had healed and I was able to return to work. I could even start running again!

Then after six weeks, I started to play football again!

Mention three words which best describe you.

Very positive person.

travel

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Leisurely at Lombok

BY PRAMOD KANAKATH

S

o we as a family wanted to set apart one holiday exclusively for beaches, giving it a title, Beach Tour.

We decided to put a check on our love affair with Bali for the time being and head to its cousin’s shores on Lombok. The Gilis had always been on our list. The children in our group were so jubilant that they wouldn’t mind jumping down the landing plane right into the blue ocean!

We stayed in the Senggigi area which has plenty of restaurants and hotels, and has a lovely beach where taking a morning or evening stroll is a great experience.

The place is calm and tourists flock here only during peak seasons. We had the whole beach to ourselves on our first morning. There was certainly this feeling of desertedness as we ran our eyes over the wide arch that is Senggigi beach. But soon it was happiness and our ululations of excitement which dominated our moods. There are beach restaurants here, attached to hotels, but they open for business in the afternoon. We wet our feet, then our bodies until the growing sun brightened things up.

We were on our way to Gili Trawangan on the second day and our guide took us to a nearby beach called Nipah, from where we would be ferried across. There was no plan to linger around or even take pictures at this “transit beach.” However, the blue water and a desolate state around it charmed our exploring minds. We delayed our ferry ride by at least half an hour. An abandoned wooden log on the beach and the only waiting ferry in the water with the background of hills in the distance was quite a stately setting for some DSLR moments depicting signs of sought-after loneliness; calmness. It was pure nature beckoning us to stop by on our quest to more enchanting destinations. We complied.

Then the Yamaha briefly sputtered smoke and the siren was sounded by the waiting boatman. We cruised along on the calm waters of early morning. The sun was still mild at 7:15am and we kept ourselves busy with cameras and binoculars.

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As we had had enough rest and were still itching to get more of the island, the guide came up with the idea of bicycling. We hired some of them to go around the tiny island. This was probably the best part of the island trip as we stopped by nearly ten spots on our way. Each spot had a different view of the beach, the mountains and the coral waters. We passed by outdoor lounges of star hotels, posh al-frescos, and souvenir and tattoo shops.

After about five kilometres, the path became isolated.

This was when we started to randomly stop here and there. Horse carriages kept overtaking us. There were motorcycles, but I didn’t like the idea of using motorcycles here as noise doesn’t go well with the purity of idyllic silence. We parked our bicycles under some palm trees and checked out the shallow coral waters. At a distance is a mountain spread, as spread as the sea. It was sizzling hot, but that didn’t dampen our spirits to bicycle further and stop at another spot where we came across an empty traveller’s rest area. From here, the view revealed the end of the mountains. Beyond that point it is the Indian Ocean, all the way. The silence of the land was getting on our treasured list of favourites.

A full two hours was spent bicycling around, before getting back to the main beach area where the boatman was ready for the return journey. We hadn’t had enough.

We promised the children to hit yet another beach the next day. We were back in Senggigi, in our hotel in an hour and fifteen minutes. Tomorrow is Kuta beach, Lombok’s Kuta, not Bali’s.

A mile or two away, the pictures of a typical tropical island started to gain clarity. I loved watching a lanky, white man holding his huge surfboard and walking along the beach. The children pointed towards snorkellers popping out of water now and then – “See, like dolphins, hahahah.” We got busy preparing our things before we disembarked on the beautiful Gili Trawangan.

The guide took us to the tiny turtle sanctuary and then we put on our snorkelling gear. The fish were a bit shy at first, it seemed, but then they flowed in, in their dozens, of many hues. We spent a full hour under and above the water and finally took shelter in a beachside restaurant for brunch. The beach activities, the sunbathers, children designing sand castles were the entertainment while we savoured salad and macaroni. Nevertheless, our quest was for solitary beaches.

Both are different entities. Bali’s Kuta is an active beach with a crowd that refuses to quit even during off-seasons.

Its cousin here displays coral waters and a very calm scene where sunbathing and relaxation are the most ideal things to do. But we did sea walking! The shallow waters during low tide here stretch to nearly a kilometre into the ocean. As you walk along the sea you are connected to a cove with boulders and big coral rocks which hide a spectacular scene. It is totally calm now. There is no one here barring us.

Our love affair with beaches can’t get any better, especially when we have beaches to ourselves, in calm environments, with only the waves and the wind being accompaniments to a melodious rhythm. We just found that it is not necessary to get into very popular and crowded beaches to have that ultimate fun.

Info for Expats

Corporate Transparency Needs to be Embraced by the Southeast Asian Market Emerhub’s clients often request for help to deal with local partner(s) – at times not knowing who the directors or shareholders are, or if the company in question is legitimate. Most Western countries, on the other hand, have government databases to easily find basic information such as financial data, backgrounds, and shareholder information for any registered entity.

All in all, Emerhub pulls much public data (as possible) for Southeast Asian business for their online registery: registry. emerhub.com where registered companies in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam are found and updated every month.

Southeast Asian businesses are struggling to adapt with transparency, whereas it is a no-brainer for the Western world to ensure openness and honesty within the market, during this age of excessive information. Old habits in Southeast Asia are unbreakable since the barriers have hindered the market’s growth in the past: instability, corruption, and a lack of local knowledge.

Emerhub is a leading market-entry service provider for start-ups in Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Lauri Lahi, the Chairman of Emerhub, had noted that Southeast Asian countries drive from a cultural community, thus relies more on friendly or family relationships and neglect corporate transparency.

“Southeast Asian countries are becoming major economic centres with little to no transparency nowadays. Some concerns usually surface over a period of time: who owns this company? Is it even a legal entity? Do they have the right licenses? Are they paying their taxes?” said Lahi.

Managing the Start-up Boom in Southeast Asia An unparallel growth happened in the digital and tech sectors. At least 50 percent of Southeast Asia’s population is under 30 years old, and the internet is accessible to 90 percent. Therefore, the start-up boom is blossoming. A new set of entrepreneurs are steering the reins of this youthful, tech-savvy, and heavily commercialised market.

Singapore, Jakarta, Penang, and Ho Chi Minh are some of the cities vying to be the next Silicon Valley. The tech and consumer-driven start-ups have created some “unicorns”, resulting to privately-held companies valued over US$1 billion.

No “unicorns” existed in the early 2010s. There are at least 11 now, with the likes of Gojek, Tokopedia, Grab, and Lazada as household names. Therefore, the e-commerce and ride-hailing applications have pushed the region’s online economy to over US$100 billion.

The Southeast Asian market is rather inexperience though.

“It’s easy to get distracted by the smiles and promises of huge potential markets,” said Lahi. “Our advice is to use all the intelligence you can get, even if it means higher costs and slower progress in the beginning. In fact, the biggest mistake companies make is thinking that the opportunity is now or never – it rarely is and it’s better to take your time and be thorough.”

Business practices need to be more standardised and less localised Transparency in Southeast Asia remains inconsistent due to the region being fragmented and localised. You can’t pin point one plan in Jakarta to work in Vietnam. There’s no standard on business practices and regulations, leading to difficulty on finding information on financials, shareholders, and backgrounds.

SEA’s Growing list of StartUp Unicorns Company Grab Go-Jek Tokopedia Sea* Lazada VNG Traveloka Razer* Trax Revolution Precrafted Bukalapak

Location Singapore Indonesia Indonesia Singapore Singapore Vietnam Indonesia Singapore Singapore Philippines Indonesia

Industry Ride-hailing, payments Ride-hailing, payments E-commerce Gaming E-commerce Gaming Online travel Gaming hardware Image recognition Real estate E-commerce

Value $14.0B $9.5B $7.0B $4.9B $3.2B $2.2B $2.0B $1.5B $1.3B $1.0B $1.0B

* While Sea and Razer achieved unicorn status, they lost it when they went to IPO since unicorns are only privately-owned companies.

Access to Financial Statements and Records by Smarter Investment Investors need information before proceeding to further steps; meanwhile Southeast Asia doesn’t strive on transparency. Financers need a clear picture of financial statements for performance and operations, debts, and total value. The influx of international investors and talent lead the push for market watchdogs to monitor growth in a maturing market.

“Hopefully, the large start-ups will groom a new generation of future business leaders who build companies with international standards, both in terms of governance and business ambitions. This generation has experience working for an international company with high pressure and they can recreate the culture and standards elsewhere later on,” said Lahi.

Diligence and Honesty Will Curb Corruption The number one obstacle for investors to do business in Southeast Asia, according to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), is corruption along with poor governance. The Fair BIZ by UNDP aims to grow and nurture a culture of transparency in Southeast Asia and integrity, by reforming new regulations for starting businesses, protecting investors, enforcing contracts, paying taxes, and so on.

Who owns the companies in Southeast Asia?

Not stomping out the start-up flames will require adapting to a new era of clarity, openness, communication, and accountability for Southeast Asia. As for transparency, the long-term rewards are collaboration, cooperation, and collective decision making.

“Having a more transparent market is beneficial for everyone. It gets easier to do business. The market players need to behave in a certain way, not just solely seeking the government to make the regulations easier,” said Lahi.

All in all, if they are more open and transparent, more investments will come and the cycle of growth can continue.

Get in touch with Emerhub via email info@emerhub.com

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in 2010, ITTA is a non-governmental organisation and focuses on the development and progress of the Indonesian tourism industry as well as giving appreciation and encouragement to other sectors of the tourism industry to be able to contribute more for the sake of continuous quality improvement.

BANDUNG JAKARTA

Sparkling Valentine’s Day Dinner at Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel and Conference Centre An intimate, romantic Valentine’s BBQ Dinner underneath sparkling stars at Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel and Conference Centre’s Canary Coffee Shop is available on February 14, 2020. Couples, families, and friends can celebrate a sweet, memorable night filled with love at Rp450,000 nett per couple or Rp250,000 nett per person.

“We are also serving a variety of special menus that are prepared at the Canary Coffee Shop and of course, we have special love-themed decorations, romantic songs serenaded by the in-house band, and memorable romantic views. Enjoy the dinner and Happy Valentine to all,” said General Manager of Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel and Conference Centre, S.Aulia Masjhoerdin.

To enjoy this romantic BBQ dinner package, you can call +62 21 7883 8777 or email simatupanginfo@astonhotelsinternational.com.

Follow Instagram and Twitter @AstonSimatupang and Facebook Fan Page at Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel and Conference Centre for updates.

JAKARTA

RIVA Grill Bar and Terrace Collaborates with Frank and Co. Jewellery for Valentine’s Day 2020 Spend a magical night filled with affection and the best dining experience this Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, 2020 at Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta.

Bringing couples the “Love Package”, an intimate five-course set menu at the hotel’s poolside restaurant, RIVA Grill Bar and Terrace’s promotion is worth Rp1.75 million++ per couple that’s inclusive of two glasses of sparkling wine, a rose for the lady, and a lovely souvenir from Frank and Co. Frank and Co. joins this sweet celebration of love through the exclusive “Love and Diamond” package for one special couple. The white gold diamond pendant with 40 diamonds waits for the lucky lady. Not to mention, a limousine will pick up and drop off the sweethearts at the restaurant. Indulge in a seven-course gourmet menu while listening to a private, romantic live music performance during dinner, then end the night in the Presidential Suite – inclusive of a rose for the lady and a lovely souvenir from Frank and Co. The “Love and Diamond” package offers more special benefits, ranging from a bottle of premium wine, breakfast in the Presidential Suite, and late check-out.

This premium package is available for Rp55 million++ for the one and only lucky couple, exclusively available on Friday, February 14, 2020.

Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards 2019/2020 Names InterContinental Bandung Dago as Indonesia’s Leading Luxury Hotel The Indonesia Leading Luxury Hotel award was given to InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar during the Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards (ITTA) 2019/2020, held at the Jakarta Annex Building last year.

With over 300 invitees including top hospitality and tourism industry players in Indonesia, winners were selected based on online voting but finally decided by the Advisory Board and Binus Business School as an official partner of the ITTA Foundation.

Every year, ITTA is held by the ITTA Foundation and the ITTA Organising Team to select the best hotel industry players, according to the categories provided, on a national scale. Founded

“Of course we can get this award for the hard work of all staff and management to be able to provide this five-star standard service to our guests. I am proud to give this award to all the staff of InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar, and of course, to the owners who always provide support to us.

This award is meaningless if we do not defend it and put it in our DNA to provide the best services to guests,” said the General Manager, Pascal Caubo, who also won the “Top Hospitality Leader” 2019/2020 award.

Previously, InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar had succeeded in getting an award in the category of “Indonesia Leading MICE Hotel” in 2017 and “Indonesia Leading Hotel of The Year” in 2018 by ITTA. This hotel is located in the Mountain View golf course area; the classiest golf sports venue in the city of Bandung.

InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar is an international five-star hotel with facilities to pamper guests. The view of the city of Bandung and a green golf course surrounding almost the entire hotel building facilitates 225 rooms consisting of 206 elegantly designed rooms: classic room, premium room, premium room with golf view, Club InterContinental room, Club Panorama room, Keraton Suite, and Presidential Suite, as well as 19 Kembang Villas.

Two restaurant s, The Damai Restaurant and Tian Jing Lou's – allday dining Chinese specialty restaurant – are found. Moreover, it’s one of the best and most prestigious locations for large events such as meetings, conferences, and grand weddings with the largest grand ballroom in Bandung accommodating up to 4,000 guests.

Valentine’s Room Package Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta offers an opulent Romantic Stay package priced at Rp988,000++ per night, inclusive of breakfast for two people and is valid during February 2020. Get a chance to win a one-night weekend stay on the next visit. Follow Instagram @wyndhamcasablancajakarta and @ rivagrillnbar for more information. For further information and reservations, please contact +62 21 8228 2000 or WhatsApp +62 811 1612 115 or email to riva@wyndhamcasablancajakarta.com.

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LOVE FEST 2020 will also bring Australian rock, pop, and jazz singer Sun Rai with the hit “San Francisco Street.” Local performers who are ready to serenade sweet love songs include Reza Artamevia, Marion Jola, Nadin Amizah, Bunga Citra Lestari, Fourtwnty, Nitya Shamdasani, North to East, Rossa, Tulus, Andmesh, Ardhito Pramono, Armand Maulana, Devano Danendra, Glenn Fredly, and Yovie and Arsy Widianto.

BANGKOK

TAUZIA Hotels Debuts Préférence Hotel Brand in Bangkok The Préférence hotel brand is scheduled to open in Bangkok in 2021, in correspondence with TAUZIA Hotels. Following the opening of The Tamarind Resort in Nusa Lembongan, Bali, the Maison Aurelia in Sanur, Bali, and Liu Men in Malacca, Malaysia, TAUZIA Hotels is thrilled to introduce one of a unique collection of Hotels de Charme; boutique properties that carry the Préférence label.

“The Préférence hotel in Bangkok will be presenting a unique charm, originality, and outstanding dedication to the quality of service to our guests in Bangkok, as well as offering upscale facilities in a comfortable and intimate setting,” said Chief Operating Officer of TAUZIA Hotels, Patrick Vaysse.

Each Préférence hotel is selected for its charm, authenticity, and alluring service, offering subtle inspiration and unique experiences for its guests.

In Bangkok, the Préférence hotel will be along the majestic Chao Phraya River with a 30-metre picturesque river frontage and a panoramic view of the city. It will have 43 luxurious guest rooms consisting of superior, deluxe, and suite rooms, unique event spaces, restaurants, a fitness

JAKARTA

LOVE FEST 2020 – Love is Live centre, and a rooftop bar with a swimming pool overlooking the riverfront.

The property is equipped with its own boat pier and cross-river ferries to access riverside attractions like Asiatique, Lhong 1919, The Jam Factory, SENA Fest, and one of the biggest shopping malls in Thailand called IconSiam.

The pier also provides an easy connection to the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Skytrain and land transport systems.

For more information, please contact +62 526 5223 or visit www.preferencehotels.com.

In this month filled with love, Love Fest 2020 will be held over two days on Friday and Saturday, February 21–22, 2020 at Istora Senayan, Jakarta. With Love is Live, love memories packed with musical and melodic treats will be serenaded by popular 90s boyband, 98 Degrees. Jeff, Nick, Justin, and Drew will once again greet their fans by performing their best songs such as “Because of You”, “Invisible Man,” “The Hardest Thing,” and many more.

Harvey Leigh Cantwell, better known as HRVY, will specially perform to fans with songs such as “Holiday,” “Phobia,” and “Personal.”

But music isn’t the only highlight of the festival this year. A variety of activities that are closely related to feelings, relationships, and love, such as shelter singles, love games, carnival games, wheel of love, and a variety of other activity booths can be explored by couples, groups of friends, or single people.

Everyone who sought to come must keep in mind of the dress code: black for single men, red for single women and white for those in relationships.

LOVE FEST 2020 is promoted by Hype Festival, Berlian Entertainment, and Panorama Live. To purchase tickets, please visit www.lovefestindo.com and www.tiket.com. For more information, follow Instagram @lovefestindo and visit lovefestindo.com

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JAKARTA Exhibition

ASTINDO Travel Fair 2020 21-23 February 2020

Astindo Fair is one of the biggest tourist destination forums and expos in Indonesia – an event where the travel and tourism industry can meet directly with consumers to gain information and access about travelling to various tourist destinations in Indonesia and overseas. Plan your trip and visit ASTINDO Travel Fair 2020. Visit www. astindofair.com for further inquiries.

included Bullet for My Valentine, Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, and many others. In preparation for their 2020 event on March 27–28 at Carnaval Beach Ancol, they have announced that legendary American heavy metal band Slipknot will be part of the festival. Other headliners will be announced in the future.

For more information, visit www.hammersonic.com.

20 April 2020

Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2020 28 February – 1 March 2020

29 February 2020

A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and people cannot live without love. Come and join in the Romantic Valentine Music Concert. Tell your love stories with romantic songs from Ronan Keating, Bunga Citra Lestari, and Christian Bautista. The event will be held on 29 February 2020 at The Grand Ballroom, Pullman Hotel Central Park, Jakarta. For further information, visit www. fullcolor-entertainment.com

Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JJF) is one of the largest jazz festivals in the world and arguably the biggest in the southern hemisphere.

In 2020, the festival will be held at JIExpo, Kemayoran.

Several confirmed acts for the event include The Jacksons, Omar Apollo, Tony Monaco and Friends, Gerald Situmorang, Marcell, Brass Against, and others. Tickets are on sale now.

Head to javajazzfestival.com for more information.

Khalid – Free Spirit Asia Tour 2020 – Live in Jakarta 28 March 2020

Did you miss Khalid’s concert in Jakarta last November?

Well, be prepared to welcome

Savior Valentine Package

IndoBuildTech Expo 2020

14 February 2020

1-5 April 2020

SAV/OR will begin taking reservations for its 14 February Valentine’s dinner, exclusively via email, phone, or Instagram direct message. Check out the special Valentine’s Couples or Group set menu: couple set menu at Rp499,000++ per couple at 6-7:30pm and the group set menu at Rp199,000++ per pax with a minimum pax of three at 8-9:30p. Both packages can be enjoyed with an additional Rp149,000 nett per pax for two glasses of house wine or beer. Visit the official website for further details www. saviorpakubuwono.com

IndoBuildTech Expo 2020 introduces a breakthrough idea for presenting innovative and disruptive technology trends in the building & infrastructure industry, namely “Transforming into Digital Cities: Through Infrastructure and Community A d v a n c e m e n t .” I n d o n e s i a n and overseas exhibitors are presenting their latest series of products, each with comparative advantages in terms of product quality, design, and even special pricing at IndoBuildTech that altogether will provide the visitors with more benefits. More importantly, visitors will be able to get the solution in need of building and finishing materials with specif ic requirements in type, measure, models, materials, design, quality and even pricing for building or housing construction projects.

IndoBuildTech Expo 2020 will be held at Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD. Visit www.indobuildtech.com.

Indoindians Holi Color Run

For first time in Indonesia, Indonesia Color Run and Indoindians have joined hands with a 5K colour run with the theme “The Festival of Colours”, to spread happiness and love in Jakarta. Holi is a popular Indian festival that signifies the victory of good over evil – celebrating new life and energy with much enthusiasm and gaiety. The festival aims to foster a friendship between India and Indonesia. The venue will be in Parkir Timur, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Senayan which starts at 6am. For further information, visit www. indoindianindoindians.com

Art & Culture

Valentine's Day Promo

YOGYAKARTA Music Fall In Love Again with The Dharmawangsa Jakarta 14-16 February 2020

14 February 2020

27 – 28 March 2020

Hammersonic is a metal and rock music festival, held annually since 2012. They regularly invite huge bands around the world to perform live in Jakarta. Several bands that have performed in the festival

After releasing his first single titled Just Hold On in 2016, British pop sensation, Louis Tomlinson is set for his first solo concert in Indonesia at Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta on 20 April 2020. Make sure you are a part of this unforgettable night by singing along to his chart-topping songs, including Back To You, Just Hold On, Two of Us, and many more.Save the date and take some of your friends to show him some love!

Don’t miss the chance to have the time of your life with Louis Tomlinson by purchasing tickets via Traveloka.

Darren Porter at Colosseum Club, Jakarta

Hammersonic 2020 – Rise of The Empire

Sports

8 March 2020

Louis Tomlinson Live Concert in Jakarta

Music

Romantic Valentine Concert with Ronan Keating

back singer and songwriter Khalid to Jakarta. As part of his Free Spirit Asia Tour 2020, Khalid will come back to Jakarta and entertain his fans with his live performance. The singer of “Location”, “Talk”, and “Better” is holding his concert at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, on March 28, 2020. The presale period started on December 19, 2019 via www. tiket.com. For more information, visit www.khalidjakarta2020. com

Have you planned on where to spend your Valentine’s Day yet? A nightlife party may be a good option. Come and join Nightlife Patry with Darren Porter. The event will be held at Colosseum Club, Jakarta on Friday 14th February 2020.

You are guaranteed to have a fantastic and enjoyable night.

To get more information, visit the website : https://colosseum. id/events/darren-porter/

The Dharmawangsa Jakarta is celebrating the season of love w ith Valentine’s Day experiences that promisea an opulent overnight program, memorable dining experiences, and ultimate relaxation. The luxury of The Dharmawangsa has curated an array of special offerings with heart, body, and soul in mind, including romantic room getaway, romantic cabana by the pool, Valentine dinner at Sriwijaya Restaurant, romance and relaxation at Bimasena Spa, love is in the air sSpa experience, and Dewa Dewi.

For reservations, please contact Bimasena Spa at (021) 725 8668 ext. 8300 or visit website www. the-dharmawangsa.com to see the details.

Leonardo Opera Omnia 30 January-29 February 2020

Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most iconic figures of the Italian renaissance, and 2019 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of the great maestro with widespread celebrations in Italy and around the globe. The Italian cultural centre in Jakarta is rolling out the celebration to mark his 500th anniversary through exhibition entitled “Leonardo Opera Omnia”, produced by RAI Com and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Find out more about the event here iicjakarta.esteri.it/iic_ jakarta/ it/gli_eventi

Jogjarockarta International Rock Music Festival 2020 1 March 2020

JogjaROCKarta International Rock Music Festival was held again on March 1, 2020 at the Kridosono stadium, Yogyakarta.

After successfully bringing Extreme and Power Trip in 2019, JogjaROCKarta International Rock Music Festival have again brought the legendary rock band Scorpions and Whitesnake. To get more information, contact +6282226664343.

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We may leave Bali soon. so we decide to rent over our villa. Land size -+ 500m2, 3br with private bathroom, large swimming pool, garden, open space living room with modern kitchen, include gardener and pool man. We will leave almost all stuff we bought for this villa.

Rp165 million for 10 march 2020 – 10 November 2020

Cafe Organic is hiring a store manager. Must have background in hospitality / a good understanding of the F&B industry. Please email us at hello@cafeorganic.co

Quick Sale: ownership program (foreigners allowed as its a long term lease inside BTDC Nusa Dua BALI) beautifully renovated condotel at NOVOTEL ND. Dividends every year never missed.2-bedroom.2bath. kitchen.dining n living room. totally 150m 2. Rp2 billion or best offer. Call +62818952000 or leave message.

New 2019 villa in Canggu Kayutulang / Babakan quiet area with rice field view. 7 mins to Old mans / Berawa. Fully furnished, Air-con. WiFi, Pool. 4 identical queen joglo style bedrooms with en-suites great for house sharing.

Min 3 months rental. 24 mil per month / 235 mil per year. / 997 mil for 5 years. Fixed price.

WiFi and pool cleaner included in monthly price. Available Feb 1st. Security deposit required.

Contact sari for inspection +62 81916100568.

ABC apartment for rent in a convenient neighborhood.

Located close to Sanur beach by 10-minute walking. The f ull f ur nished apar tment with kitchen and appliances, refrigerator and rice cooker.

Each unit is furnished with air conditioner, TV, DVD player, shower, washing machine, all you need to enjoy your new life right after moving in. There is no loft on the ground floor, but on 2nd floor. The transportation in the area is very convenient with taxi , also with 24-hour shop. Info of 2 types as below: Type A (Rp5.8 million/month, Rp54 million/ year, Rp380,000/night). Type B (Rp6.4 million/month, Rp61.2 million/year, Rp400,000/night.)

Email: balitropical123aki123@ gmail.com. Tel: +623619200637.

A Bali based clothing label is looking for a part time produc tion manager and gener a l a s si s t a nt . Mu s t have a minimum of 2 years experience in production. Email: pnnycollective@gmail.com