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Regardless of where we are in Indonesia, there seems to be a rise in construction. It shows in Jabodetabek - Jakarta Bogor Depok Tangerang Bekasi – through the various housing estates, apartments, hotels, food and beverages outlets, shopping centres, office towers, and even mass public transportation developments. “Free land” is reducing, but the needs for shelter and hubs to gratify the basic necessities are inevitable.

The congestion in Jabodetabek over the last five years has gotten worse, to say the least. Getting to a meeting that’s only seven kilometres away can take about an hour, or even more depending on the time of the day. There’s even a saying in Indonesian that goes: “kebanyakan warga Jakarta bakal tua di jalan,” roughly translated as “most Jakarta residents will age on the road.”

Construction is believed to be one of the many causes of the tedious congestion the capital is experiencing. But on the bright side, with more places to call our new home, to relax at, to work at, and even utilise to travel within the region, it will definitely be beneficial in the long run. We just have to stay positive that there will be a silver lining to it all.

Speaking of homes, what comes across your mind when someone asks you where your home is?

Home is where we feel most secure. It’s a light-hearted, respected, and loved place where you can live, laugh, and learn. Beyond the physicality of the home we see and live in, after all, there is the saying “home is where the heart is.” Without doubt, a lot of memories have been created inside our home, in spite of having to relocate to a different city or country every now and then.

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Indonesia Expat this time features one of the Philippine’s leading businessmen from Resident Holdings Group as the cover story. Vamp up your space if you’re leaning towards remodelling your new home with traditional designs and cultural traditions, or looking to add twists of modern flair. Also, don’t be fooled by sneaky realtors when searching for a new property.

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Contents 06 COVER STORY Resident Holdings Group: A One-Stop Company for You

08 INTERIOR TRENDS Top Interior Design Inspirations in 2020

10 ARCHITECTURE Building Joglo: The New Craze in Bali Property

12 OBSERVATIONS Dubious Dwellings

13 SNA MEDIA CLUB COLUMN The Art of Feng Shui

14 LOCAL ARCHITECTURE Living in Limasan

16 PROPERTY SCAM Charming Nest for Sale? Beware of Bad Eggs

17 TECHNOLOGY Normal Service will not be Resumed

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RESIDENT HOLDINGS GROUP

A One-Stop Company for You

BY MIRELLA PANDJAITAN

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l ose your eyes and imagine one company that facilitates all your basic needs; catering to your well-being, helping you to thrive, as well as bringing splashes of art to our mundane lives. Can’t picture anything yet? That means you haven’t been exposed to Resident Holdings Group. Now, open your eyes and pay attention – here’s what you need to know about Resident Holdings Group.

Robbie Antonio hails from the Philippines.

He is a real estate developer, tech entrepreneur, and art patron. As the founder and CEO of Resident Holdings Group, Robbie has developed a Southeast Asian-based global holding company of technologically-driven start-ups with a strategy to globally expand in the fields of real estate and property development, leisure and hospitality, social media marketing, franchising, fashion and beauty retailing; all derived from his experiences in brand marketing.

This company offers value-added products and services gestated by their celebrity partners, and developed in every inch of detail by the strategic partners. Indeed, Resident Holdings Group is one of the fastest growing companies in Asia. Uniquely, this company offers products and services that have effective partnerships in art, architecture, or fashion while collaborating with celebrities – not just from the Philippines – to give their flair in affordable, high quality, and easily accessible products via social media platforms, e-commerce and physical stores.

Resident Holdings is Robbie’s umbrella company. It is home to fast-growing marketplaces and e-commerce companies such as Renegade Branding Concepts, Renaissance Touch, Relevant Medium, and Reach Medium. As a whole, Resident Holdings offers homes, furniture, fashion accessories, skin care, cosmetics, apparel, food, and service franchises as well as

digital services curated by leaders who are highly interested in art, architecture, entertainment, music, and fashion by hanging on tight to over 130 celebrities, artists, and designers with a combined social media reach of at least 100 million.

Prior to establishing this company, Robbie had worked together with Pei Partners and the late I.M. Pei for Centurion, the first, ground up, residential condominium as the founder and president of Antonio Development in New York.

It all began with Robbie’s passion to revolutionise the real estate business by incorporating luxury and art into what everyone knows as a simple, swift home construction. But with elegance, people tend to think of it being unfriendly to their budgets. Instead, Robbie had a thought of promoting his love of the finer things in life with more affordable pricing and the flexibility of transporting those structures anywhere in the world, without neglecting quality.

Property Guru has named Robbie as the “Real Estate Personality of the Year.” His name was also mentioned in the 2018 Mavericks Report by Build Worlds as being one of the “25 Pioneers Who’ve Transformed the Built Industry.” Other than those, Robbie is recognised as one of the “Top 40 Rising Stars of Real Estate Globally” by Institutional Investor Magazine at the age of 28, and as a “Real Estate All Stars in New York” by Real Estate Weekly, New York.

To draw a better and more intricate picture of Resident Holdings, firstly there’s Renegade Branding Concepts. It is a one-stop marketplace and destination for franchising and licensing concepts in partnership with some of the world’s biggest names, because Robbie believes that social media has sparked a vital presence more than ever before, especially towards people who look up to their favourite famous, influential people.

Renaissance Touch, moreover, is a firstof-its-kind, online celebrity and influencer e-commerce site for furnishing and decorating interior spaces. Then, Relevant Medium is a platform that enables social media influencers to create and monetise content. Lastly, Reach Medium is an aggregated Key Opinion Leader (KOL) content curator, e-commerce, and traffic engine.

The entrepreneur mindset, according to Hack the Entreprenuer, is “a way of thinking that enables you to overcome challenges, be decisive, and accept responsibility for your outcomes. It is a constant need to improve your skills, learn from your mistakes, and take continuous action on your ideas.

Anyone willing to do the work can develop an entrepreneurial mindset.”

Constant communication, exchanging valuable knowledge, and experiences throughout career can be a vital guide to succeed.

Surely, someone who thinks out of the box and continues to innovate could globally secure a large business like this – does not distract Robbie away from sticking to his authenticity and fearlessness. Robbie had realised that he isn’t where he is now without the people working at the many ventures of Resident Holdings Group. He believes that constant communication, exchanging valuable knowledge, and experiences throughout his career can be a vital guide to succeed.

Nowadays, Robbie has added more companies under Resident Holdings: • Rebel Specs Design, a celebrity-branded eyewear e-commerce company that features sleek, top-notch design with unbeatable prices • Radical Couture Concepts, a company that features the latest celebrity backed fashion trends at affordable prices.

• Regal Jewellery Selection, a curated e-commerce jewellery brand that sells celebrity branded rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

• Radiant Beauty Selection, an e-commerce company that provides beauty products.

• Replenish Corporation, the premier, celebrity-inspired nutrition and vitamin E supplements company.

• Range Hi Tech Corporation, a celebrity branded cell phone provider and marketplace app that helps merge function with fashion.

• Revolt Games, an interactive, crossplatform gaming company that features celebrity branding and an immersive, bestin-breed gaming experience.

Not to mention, Robbie’s deep involvement in the property sector has also led him to work closely with Resilience by Design, a UN campaign which supports the processes of reconstruction in areas that are affected by natural disasters and climate change.

With his deep passion for art, Robbie is one of the youngest and most prolific collectors of international modern and post-war contemporary art. It has led his name to receive various awards such as one of the “20 of the World’s Most Innovative Art Collectors in 2014,” along with “Top 200 Art Collectors Worldwide,” one of the “12 Young Art Collectors to Watch in 2016,” and one of the “The World’s Top 100 Art Collectors for 2016” by Artnet.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 256 | 26 February – 10 March 2020

Top Interior Design Inspirations in 2020

BY DINI PUTRI SARASWATI (IMAGES COURTESY OF SOLID AND LIQUID STUDIO SURABAYA)

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he year 2020 has just begun and we are ready to welcome new changes.

Have you made your resolutions?

How would you change something in your life? Well, maybe you can opt for redecorating your home to give it a fresher vibe as a starting point.

It is essential to update your home throughout the years, especially your bedroom since it’s one of the principal rooms in a home; where you can have a good night’s sleep as well as a place for relaxation. Repainting and changing the layout of your bedroom can affect the mood of the space too. According to research published by Perspectives on Psychological Science in 2015, people can boost their mental well-being by applying some simple interior design techniques to their homes. This trick is called the psychology of design and it aims to examine the actual characteristics and qualities that differentiate a “home” from a mere “place of residence,” to capture a healthier and more mindful ambience.

Interior Design Advice: The Do’s and Don’ts Every Beginner Should Know In order to make a small room look more spacious, Vivi recommends a few smart ideas. The first is to start decluttering your home. It is better to utilise hidden storage or multi-functional furniture. Subsequently, avoid using partitions to your home and opt for white or lighter colours as it will visually expand your space. Lastly, include mirrors in your space because the light bouncing around will make a room look bigger.

I have spoken to an experienced architect and interior designer from Solid and Liquid Studio Surabaya, Vincentia Lionny Herline Sutanto, S.T., IAI – more commonly known as Vivi – to discuss the upcoming trends of property and interior design for this year. “I think that modern living would be a fresh interior design idea for 2020 as it displays minimal decoration and clean lines,” Vivi asserted.

Although other trends, such as tropical decor and futurism persist, people’s preferences still turn to modern living because it is everlasting yet simple.

Vivi also indicated that the American classic aesthetic has been a big star throughout the years. “It is quite surprising that there is actually a generation gap in different interior design styles,” Vivi added. For instance, Generation X, those between the ages of 35-50, would rather choose the American classic style as it displays a great comfort and evokes ideas of extravagant living. However, newlyweds or millennials, aged between 1835, prefer the modern living style for their future homes, for its simplicity and modernity.

In terms of furniture choice, Vivi emphasised that it should be in accordance with the interior design style. She exemplified that usually American classic goes with Scandinavian furnishings, where wood plays a significant role and it is easy to overhaul.

However, some also break away from the ordinary by playing with customised furnishings to create a more homey feeling.

2020 Colour Trend: A Dark Mode Dark colours play important roles in 2020 with Vivi suggesting that grey, black, dark brown, and wooden hues are the most favoured shades for this year. Although dark colours seem to look gloomy and rather frightening, they actually generate a feel of cosiness and warmth. “The dark colours

can be used as a vibrant accent for home decoration to make it look more different and daring,” Vivi added. Again, age groups define the choice of colours. The younger generation tends to choose dark colours while the older generation often opts for the classic ones, such as white, light blue, or even wood colours.

As people have become more eco-conscious over the years, they have also become more aware of using more eco-friendly homewares. Vivi revealed that the use of wood is now being replaced by plastics for more sustainable living. “Although it may look artificial, plastics have a solid, almost unyielding surface which is more durable than wood because it is waterproof, has less mould, and most importantly, is termite-proof,” Vivi explains. There is also a popular trend this year where the use of high-pressure laminate (HPL), a direct descendant of lamination for the finishing of tables, cabinets, and kitchen sets becomes the new favourite. HPL is an environmentally-friendly technology that can be adhered to marble, granite, or even ceramics to make it sturdier.

In addition, the use of big windows with skylights will enhance energy efficiency as the air circulates through the house and the

sunlight shines through the windows. Vivi explained that not only it will reduce the need for artificial lighting and cooling systems, but it will also provide a safe, comfortable, and lasting home as efficiently as possible.

The dark colours can be used as a vibrant accent for home decoration to make it look more different and daring.

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Vivi also suggests for people who want to build a home, it is primarily better to consult with an architect in order to match their desired design with the structure of the land and the climate of the place, as well as the position of the sun. The selection of materials is also important. For example, the use of a tiled roof in a tropical climate can lower the temperature of the home instead of concrete.

By minding these aspects, a home can be expected to be more comfortable, healthy, and efficient.

The construction of the home can be done by a contractor with the supervision of an architect in order to avoid any false steps.

When the construction process is halfway done, it is time for furniture shopping to fit in the design and the furniture, as well as deciding the position of electricity plugs and pipes. Some people tend to purchase the furniture once the construction is done and it is actually a wrong move because somehow, the furniture and the interior design may not fit together well.

On top of that, interior design is about art and it represents the personality of the people living in the house. Therefore, it is fine to customise your own creations to influence your subconsciousness, and there are no rules on how to do that.

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BUILDING JOGLO

The New Craze in Bali Property

BY ERIC BUVELOT

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f you’ve been in Bali for some time, you surely have already come across one and probably mistook it for something traditional from Bali. It’s the joglo; the vernacular wooden house of Java with its typical high roof, four inner main columns, and possibly outward extended spaces.

For a couple of years, these buildings have been increasingly popular in Bali’s property business and have triggered a new trend, sometimes surpassing the usual villas that get built. With real estate builder Laurent Filloux, let’s try to dig into the meaning of this new taste for old houses and point out the many benefits that a joglo can offer to the Bali real estate market dynamic.

“The number one factor is aesthetics. It looks good and exotic for a foreigner willing to set up their home in Bali. It’s traditional too, although not originally from Bali, so it gives you a good feeling. You don’t add your ugly block of concrete to the wild urbanisation of the island,” explains this French father of five, married to an Indonesian.

Originally a house for aristocrats in Central Java, the height and type of the roof reflects the social and economic status of the owner, although, in modern Indonesia, far humbler joglo have been built in rural kampung for ages now. Joglo historically comprised seven different types, and the very true nature of these adjustable wooden constructions turns them into fully modular homes up to anyone’s taste, nowadays.

“A good builder can make almost anything starting from the heart of a joglo, the space between the four innermost pillars holding the roof which is called tumpang sari. Seldom are the owners who want to use the original room partition now, as you can do almost anything out of it and it mixes well with modern materials sold to make walls, ceilings, or floors,” explains this long-timer in Bali.

Easy to build in only one and a half months, it is also easy to knock down if you decide to move away and take your home with you like a snail. On the budget side, as the roof is included with the price of the joglo, expect to save money on the building bill, with prices being as low as 30 percent what it takes to build a villa.

Originally made of teak wood for better quality and to show status, a joglo can be easily built out of jackfruit wood or even other less common fruit trees. Prices will differ on a ratio from one to five, according to the wood quality and age. A small-sized joglo is about 60 to 70 square metres, a big one will be about 100 to 120 square metres, not including special orders.

To give you an idea about the price, a 100 square metre jackfruit wood joglo will cost about Rp96.5 million (EUR6,500), while a teak wood one will cost Rp163.3 million (EUR11,000). No longer considered to be a semi-permanent building, a joglo now

requires a building permit (IMB) to be put up in Bali. You can order yours in Java, for example in Kudus, or choose to buy an already imported one in Bali, where they are easy to find now thanks to the growing market.

“It’s an investment for life because you can move away with it or sell it separately from the land on which it sits. Wood, if dried properly before assembly, is a reliable construction material that will stay put. It’s natural, very rewarding, there is no minus to it,” Filloux further explained with enthusiasm.

Originally without glass windows and fitted with shutters, walls can be replaced by plateglass windows or floor-to-ceiling windows, complete with any kind of f loorings and ceilings to accommodate those who cannot live without an air conditioner in Bali. Note that the original smart ventilation system already provides an excellent and natural cooling sensation.

The ever appreciated open-air, tropical bathroom can be linked onto any side. A joglo is also particularly pleasing to decorate as you can dive deep into your quest for Indonesianstyle antiques or venture into a modern and classic mix like no other. Not to forget, as it is made of wood, a joglo requires regular pest control and possible treatments.

Easy to build in only one and a half months, it is also easy to knock down if you decide to move away and take your home with you like a snail.

As the basic joglo can be increased, almost at will, to any size by adding extra columns and extending the roof area outwards, it is nevertheless important to have in mind that the slope of the roof should be kept at around 25 to 30 percent, otherwise you’ll experience leaking during the rainy season.

One other meaningful aspect of the joglo is its resilience to earthquakes. A way to acknowledge the fact that our ancestors knew better than us is how to make a safe family home and avoid, as much as possible, fatal outcomes from natural disasters.

Designed to withstand earthquakes, joglo were originally put on stone wedges, without having to be embedded. The wood’s natural resonance is trivial enough to guarantee safety when an earthquake happens. Joglo parts are assembled and pegged without the use of nails, which makes for an overall construction that is free of breaking stress.

To conclude this praise of traditional joglo, it is to be remembered that it is not only Westerners who put them back on the map. Indonesians themselves have lately rediscovered these wooden dwellings as a way to reconnect with their past, notably among wealthy people.

When asked about how Balinese perceive this mushrooming of alien traditional houses on their landscapes, Laurent Filloux answers that he deals also with Balinese customers.

“They even modify the roof to adorn it with Balinese symbols or decorations. Somehow, the identity side of it has come full circle.

Central Java was a cradle of Hinduism. For certain Balinese, it makes perfect sense!” concludes the building expert.

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A Fresh Guide to Starting a Business in Indonesia in 2020 • Capital: A PT PMA requires at least Rp10 billion (US$750,000) capital investment, with the paid-up capital amounting to 25 percent of the total capital.

• Location: Except for Jakarta, a domicile letter is still required when registering a company. Since a residential address is strictly prohibited, a serviced or virtual office is often seen as the best solution.

PT PMA ESTABLISHMENT VIA OSS In general, the establishment process of a PT PMA has to be done online through the OSS in order to obtain the NIB and other relevant licenses.

To improve the investment climate, the government has recently implemented more business-friendly policies. It is now much easier and more convenient for foreign investors to start a business in Indonesia.

CV, Organisation, etc.), and representatives and provides these licensing stages: data legality (both business entities and legal entities), NIB, business licenses, and operational or commercial licenses.

HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR CHANGES

Furthermore, the Foreign Company Representative Office (KPPA) has been included in addition to the Foreign Company Trade Representative Office (KP3A), Foreign Franchise Registration Certificate (STPW), and Construction Service Business Entity (BUJKA). With OSS 1.1, businesses are permitted to register their branch offices and submit the Investment Activity Report (LKPM).

Company Registration Previously, it took at least two months to complete the company registration process. Now, the time has been shortened to one until 1.5 months. Great news for a business establishment in Jakarta: Company Domicile (SKDP) is no longer required, effective since May 2019.

For speedy incorporation (within a week), a shelf company is the ideal solution.

Investor KITAS Investor KITAS is now available for foreign investors who will fill shareholder, director or commissioner positions. They can start working immediately with an Investor KITAS. The most attractive benefits of the Investor KITAS are the ease of application and the waiver of work permit government fee (DPKK).

Foreigners can apply for either one-year or two-year KITAS, both allowing investors to enter and leave Indonesia for multiple times within the specified validity.

To qualify for an Investor KITAS, a minimum investment of Rp1 billion in invested shares is required, and the invested capital of the company must be over Rp10 billion.

REGISTERING A COMPANY IN INDONESIA Choosing the right entity is an essential key for a successful start in Indonesia. Although there are several entities to choose from, such as Local Limited Liability Company (PT) and Representative Office, the most common option for foreign investors is Foreign Limited Liability Company (PT PMA).

The foreign ownership for a PT PMA, which allows the employment of foreign workers, ranges from as little as 1-100 percent and it is determined under the Negative Investment List.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A PT PMA • Structure: For a PT PMA to operate in Indonesia, it should consist of at least one director and one commissioner (one of whom must be an Indonesian), plus two shareholders (who can be foreign or local individuals or corporates, or a combination of both).

Operating Right Away The government has added 45 business fields (KBLI) that can start operations once they have obtained a Business Identification Number (NIB) through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system without having to apply for additional licenses such as a tourism license.

The process is as follows: 1. Approval of company name: it should consist of three words that are not vulgar or obscene.

2. Deed of Incorporation: it should include Article of Association, and a notary must be present.

3. Approval of legal entity: After submission of Deed of Incorporation by the notary, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights will give approval.

4. Registration of Tax ID (NPWP): A valid NPWP is required for securing other company’s licenses, banking activities, and fulfilling tax obligations.

5. Domicile Letter: Required to show the location of your business.

6. Application of NIB: A unique company profile number that guarantees an immediate operation, provided that no additional licenses are needed. Alongside NIB, Business License(s) and Location Permit will also be granted one day following the registration via OSS. NIB also serves as an import license and customs identification number to be used for the customs clearance process.

7. Application of other licenses: Depending on the business sector, additional licenses such as a commercial license and tourism license may be required before operation.

RELOCATION TO INDONESIA: PERMITS AND BANK ACCOUNT Following the business incorporation in Indonesia, the next steps to take include securing stay and work permits for foreign employees and opening a bank account. To streamline the process, an experienced agent would be of great assistance.

POTENTIAL CHANGES COMING SOON • Omnibus Law: Despite the recent business-friendly policies, many complicated regulations hampering foreign investments are still found. Through the implementation of the Omnibus Law, thousands of laws are to be amended, including taxation and labour.

• Positive Investment List: The purpose is to encourage more foreign investments in sectors that are partially or fully closed under the Negative Investment List. Also known as the Priority List, the Positive Investment List’s proposed sectors that welcome foreign investments include automotive, coal gasification and electronics, as well as export-oriented and import-substitution.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 256 | 26 February – 10 March 2020

Dubious Dwellings

BY DANIEL POPE

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f you pay US$100 (Rp1.4 million) for a room at a luxurious hotel (or more likely your company does), you can rest assured that every amenity will be laid on, such as plump folded towels and scented toiletries. Not to mention little extras like a welcome drink, a dinky chocolate wafer placed fussily on each pillow, and room service provided by a smart young professional. You will certainly feel pampered regarding some of your more imaginative needs.

Not so if you’re a cost-conscious backpacker paying substantially less for a room at a third-rate hotel (guesthouse, hostel, and flea box), in which case your towel might be a threadbare dishcloth, your wash kit consist of a thin tablet of odourless soap, and your room service provided by Norman Bates’ mother.

At this bottom end of the market, as a budget traveller happy to be buried under a pile of rucksacks in the back of a minibus coming into a town, what basic hotel room features can you sacrifice to shave another few dollars off your room rate?

Count Dracula has the better deal waking up in a coffin. Besides, if you’re in a windowless room, you really are at rock-bottom. My advice would be to buy a tent and pitch it in a park, or to go home.

Air Conditioning There is a hotel in Sweden made entirely of ice. Guests can chip bits off the bedside table, presumably, to put in their drinks from the minibar. In Indonesia of course, if you checked into an ice hotel, you’d be checking out in no time as the walls rapidly melt around you. Air conditioning in any hotel is important for obvious reasons, especially in a country where the temperature can reach 40 degrees Celsius. Wrap yourself in tin foil at that temperature and you’d bake like a turkey.

A common problem is that air conditioner units, especially the window type found in the oldest and crappiest hotels, can be noisy.

In the worst cases, they sound like a tractor and help only farmers sleep soundly. The alternative is a fan room. Turn off the light and pretend it’s a cooling ocean breeze.

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Minibar

My attitude is that even spaceships have windows, so I don’t see why my earthbound hotel room should be without one (even if just like a spaceship’s there’s nothing to see out of it). It’s no fun to dream that you’re being shaken awake by a member of a cave rescue team at eight in the morning until you’ve turned the light on, which buzzes and flickers as though annoyed at being disturbed. If you don’t mind this, windowless rooms are cheap.

But they’re usually small as well. You’ll feel like you’re sleeping in a packing crate or that

While a minibar in a major hotel will be handsomely stocked with assorted beers, juices, fizzy drinks, and miniatures - as though managed by upscale supermarket Kem Chicks, the one in your downmarket hovel might comprise a few beers and Pepsi, a flask, and packets of Indomie - as though managed by the local Alfamart. Here’s a tip: replenish the minibar from the local shop before you check out the next day and you’ll avoid paying mini bar prices too.

Private Bathroom Do you really need your own bathroom?

Few people have an ensuite bathroom at home, so it’s actually a luxury to not have to trot down a corridor to answer the call of nature. However, you’ll appreciate the facility if like me you have ever woken up in a new hotel room in the middle of the night with a bursting bladder, unable to remember where you were, or even the layout of the room, and had to feel your way around the walls searching for a light switch with one hand, your other hand clutching your crotch to stem the flow of urine, then have stumbled upon the bathroom, you suspect, and relieved yourself directly onto the tiled floor, only to discover later that it was the hallway. To avoid this ignominy, keep a couple of empty plastic bottles handy by the side of the bed. You can discreetly empty them before checking out of the hotel in the morning (this can be done when you go out to buy the replacement beer for the minibar).

Swimming Pool If you ignore the chemical and microbiological hazards of even the cleanest swimming pools (you may as well kiss the bare butt of everyone who’s been in the pool that day before you), then you can happily take a swim in your hotel pool, or even relax on a sunbed and dream of heaven. Heaven, in this case, could be the most luxurious and expensive hotel room in Jakarta. If the price for one night was shared between occupants willing to pay US$10 (Rp140,000) each, around 1,573 of them would be stuffed into the spacious room.

A good few of those would fit on the bed in the master bedroom, which could be almost

twice the size of a normal king-size bed. A few others could fit in the most opulent bathtub.

Dream on, backpackers.

Breakfast Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay travels across America attempting to fix “horrid hotels, awful inns, and bad bed and breakfasts.”

While Michelin awards stars, Ramsay awards expletives. Imagine his reaction where he has to sample the dives of Java, finding one fiveexpletive hotel after another. He invariably complains about the food as he spits it out. I fondly recall this one particular iconic hotel in Bandung, where breakfast, delivered on a tray by a man who looked as historic as the building, was two cold boiled eggs in Bakelite egg cups, two slices of bread along with a knob of Blue Band margarine, and a small glass of tepid sweet black tea – items that would have gobsmacked Gordon Ramsay. The hotel recently got remodelled with the attachment of a modern tower to its old Dutch edifice, charming both inside and out.

Finally, finding a cheap rundown hotel in Jakarta these days isn’t so easy, especially since the demise of Jalan Jaksa. Five years ago, those in the hospitality industry predicted that a hotel boom in Indonesia would lead to lower room rates. There’s certainly been a boom – walk around the Thamrin area and you’d think you’re on a giant Monopoly board in the late stages of a game where all houses had been exchanged for hotels. Many are boutique hotels. But cheap? Not in everyone’s book.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 256 | 26 February – 10 March 2020

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The Art of Feng Shui

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eng Shui (風水; literally means wind-water or geomancy) is a traditional Chinese art dedicated to furnishing, building, and arranging homes in a calculated manner. The reason this is done is because it is believed that by practicing this ancient art, a positive and healthy energy will be projected, helped by the balance of the natural forces of Yin; 陰; and Yang; 陽;.

Kitchen – The Heart of the Home The kitchen is believed to be an integral part of one’s home, mainly because it is believed to be the heart of the home. As a result, much care has been put into ensuring everything goes smoothly within the kitchen, starting with the use of dark, earthy tones in furniture whenever possible. Masters of Feng Shui believe that these colours have a grounding effect to ensure stability.

History Feng Shui dates back 6,000 years, back to the time when people believed in it as a method to build prosperous villages. It was initially used to create farms in a way that would protect farmers from “dangerous energies” and ensure that they prospered within the protective guard of mountains. This negative energy was discovered to be harsh winds that could topple houses and blow away produce. Despite that, the art of Feng Shui continued to grow, being passed down from father to son then eventually producing learned scholars and ending up inside the Imperial Court. Feng Shui masters were forced to keep their methods secret.

Methods As a general rule of thumb, Feng Shui discourages, and even outright refuses in certain cases to use harsh angles in furniture. Their furnishings must match each other, whether they are of the same colour or same style.

It is very much suggested that furniture must contain solid wood to ensure a balance of being tied to the five elements; wood, water, fire, metal, and earth.

Living Room – Welcoming and Accommodating Let us begin with the first room of a typical house or apartment – the living room. The front door must be sturdy and made of wood. In addition, it must open inwards to provide a welcoming and friendly sense. After all, guests must be treated with the utmost respect. The pathway to the entrance itself must always be clear of debris and other obstacles to create an open, clear path for positive Chi to flow through.

Bedroom – Happiness, Assurances, and Positivity For positive energy to flow freely in the bedroom, one must do the following. First, you must use a solid, wooden bedframe for the sole purpose of spiritual and physical stability. One must also have a clear, open space under the bed for an open flow of energy that will create inner happiness and health within the room. Next, allow for symmetry by having a wooden, identical nightstand by each bedside to bring peace and reassurance to one’s mind.

The stove should never face the door because this force users to cook with their backs facing the door. This is considered taboo since it is said to invite negative energy, causing bad luck throughout the person’s day.

The fridge, stove, and sink should also form a triangle for good luck. Feng Shui masters suggest that the kitchen table must be surrounded by chairs in order to create a sense of community. And finally, corners must always be illuminated because it is believed that dark spirits hide in the shadows, especially in corners.

The art of Feng Shui continued to grow, being passed down from father to son then eventually producing learned scholars and ending up inside the Imperial Court.

Hang pictures of nature such as a landscape image of the mountains and views of plant life in order to project a sense of serenity and relaxation. An inspirational quote is a good option too; it can create courage and positivity in one’s mind.

Warm colours such as creams and browns must be used.

These hues can ensure that a soothing, calm, and positive atmosphere is achieved. This priority on order with colours is once again used when organising books. Books that are organised by colour, rather than other traits, are believed to bring both order and purpose.

Typically, lists of chores or work are pasted on the refrigerator door. However, Feng Shui masters encourage using positive images. These include pictures of family, nature, and quotes. Finally, adding vases of flowers or a bowl of fresh fruits is believed to help balance the five elements.

Why use Feng Shui?

The main reason why Feng Shui has remained an important centrepiece for many families is that it is believed to work magnificently; it truly creates a strong sense of peace, positivity, and prosperity in the household.

As a bonus, their homes are beautifully decorated, shown by how neat and well planned everything is. Whether you’re choosing to partake in Feng Shui for the promise of positive energy or for its aesthetically pleasing style of décor, there’s absolutely no doubt that this art is one you must try.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 256 | 26 February – 10 March 2020

Living in a Limasan

BY JOANNE RUSHTON

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hen we choose to decamp to a new country, determining where to live is one of the biggest challenges. Serviced apartments, houses in gated communities, an average family home; these are just some of the options that can present themselves to expats. What may seem like a more unusual choice is a house in-keeping with local traditions.

Javanese traditional houses have a unique style that’s packed with history and nods towards social status. Superficially, they definitely look different to homes in European countries, and the way to live in them can be very different to what a foreigner is used to.

Every country has its quirks when it comes to how their homes function, whether they will be down to the local climate, geography, or the building materials available. Javanese houses seem almost perfectly designed to work here, with plenty of airflow, a construction technique that can withstand the many natural disasters they face, and a palette of natural, local materials.

Wrapped up in the style of a Javanese house is social status, and it’s all in the roof. The angle the roof sits at dictates the occupant’s social status; a kampung house has a low incline roof and is home to common people; a limasan is a house for people with a higher social status with a higher slope on the roof, and is the most common type of traditional house you’ll see in Java; and a joglo is a house with a particular roof shape associated with nobility. You will probably have seen joglo while visiting several keraton (palaces) around the country.

In Asia in general, the way homes are lived in is different from the West, with there being more of an emphasis on communal living across generations. But beyond that, what are the practical differences in living in these traditional homes compared to life in a European-type dwelling?

One of the major practicalities for people in traditional houses is the bathroom arrangements. A fully traditional limasan would have the toilet and shower facilities away from the main building. Joanmoriginally from upstate New York, lived in her double limasan near Parangtritis beach, Yogyakarta before turning it into a rental. She explained that, “an attached bathroom was one thing we added off of the back corner of the wooden house using cement walls. We also originally had a squat toilet and bak mandi (a mini tub) when we lived there but for rental usage, we put in a sit-down toilet and simple pipe shower though without hot water.”

The most traditional of limasan would have their kitchen separate from the main house too – having open fires inside a wooden building isn’t the most sensible of ideas! Joan modified her home in the hills to make things more joined up, “at the back of the house, once you leave the wooden section it’s a few steps down into the kitchen which we built from cement.”

Ida Ayu, an Indonesia woman who lived in the UK for over four years, also got attached to some of the modern conveniences of western kitchens. When asked what she missed about homes in England she said, “a kitchen with good gas installation.

There’s no need to worry about an empty gas cylinder and use your time going from one warung to another if it runs out.”

In a nod to the myriad appliances used in western kitchens, she’s added a microwave and a slow cooker to her kitchen, too.

It’s only natural to want some familiar comforts when you’ve spent so long living in a different way. As adaptable as we are as humans, we are also creatures of habit. But what are the great things about living in a Javanese home?

PHOTOS COURTESY OF OMAH PADMA KIDUL GUEST HOUSE (JOAN) / IDA AYU

Hungarian writer Atilla Bartis says that he loves the open spaces that you get with a limasan. When asked if living in a limasan would be possible back home, he responds, “no, that is more than impossible. Not only because of the climate but also because the safety. In most parts of Europe, a house without iron bars and an alarm system would be totally empty in a few days.”

There’s a lot of talk about the peace and quiet energy found in a limasan, with Joan’s guests commenting that, “they have the best sleeps, especially people who don't always sleep soundly.”

Ida chose to live in a limasan, “because I needed some place with a calm environment and not too crowded. It is purely my own choice and is my lifelong passion since I intend to make a perma-culture environment.”

There are clearly a lot of positives that come along with the style of house, but Atilla does caution, “I miss the silence. If your joglo is not at the middle of a rice field, you will hear even the breath of your neighbour.”

Getting back to a more holistic life is the dream of many, and living in a house made of wood with such a connection to the outdoors is something lots of people seek. Describing how her house, originally built in the 1930s, has been made to open up to her forested land, Joan explains “we’ve added glass windows by removing some of the wooden panels because traditionally, limasan are very dark. Those additional windows are placed in the triangular side parts of the roof to give natural light.

We’ve cut some of the wooden panels in half and we’ve also added hinges so only the top part of the panel door could be open as a window instead of floor to ceiling - or floor to ceiling if we want.”

With such idyllic set-ups, what do guests think of the homes of these limasan-dwellers? Ida says, “my foreign friends are always amazed when they come to my house and they love it.

I have a small coconut tree in front of the house and they say it feels like Hawaii or Bali; a hidden gem in the crowded city.”

It seems that challenges come along with traditional living, with bathrooms and kitchens getting added and modified to meet Euro-centric expectations. Yet there is passion from Joan, Ida, and Atilla about their lives in their pitch-roofed homes; they all seem to have found their wooden-framed happiness in their limasan.

Are you seeking balance and harmony in your life? Look no further than The Padmayana Senayan. Located at Jalan Sinabung Raya, Kebayoran Baru, The Padmayana is strategically placed in a luxurious residential area, which also happens to be full of heritage.

Kebayoran Baru is known as the first tropical garden city in Indonesia. By having The Padmayana tucked amongst lush greenery and wrapped up in ultimate privacy, residents have the comfort to make their home in the midst of a serene setting to recover after a long day in the capital.

The name Padmayana itself is believed to bestow prosperity and revitalise the spirit of the residents with its mixture of two languages: Sanskrit and Somali. Padma is Sanskrit for lotus, whereas Ayana is Somali for luck and beauty.

As a 4,440 sqm property of 19 floors within one tower, there are a total of 145 limited units of three types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and the Penthouse. Feel secure while you take a rest as The Padmayana uses facial recognition technology to access entry points, along with a semi-private elevator.

With the well-being and opulence of its residents in mind, The Padmayana is nearby several entertainment hubs and other high-end apartment complexes, as well as public facilities such as: • Entertainment: Senayan City, Plaza Senayan, FX Sudirman, Pacific Place, Gandaria City, Mayestik Market, and Blok M Plaza.

• Outdoor: GBK Senayan, Senayan Golf, and Sports Pertamina.

• Education: Binus School, Binus International, Al-Azhar University, Mustopo University, Atmajaya University, and Lab School.

• Hospital: RS Pertamina, RS Permata Hijau, and RS Pondok Indah.

LIVE IN OPULENCE AND SERENITY AT THE PADMAYANA SENAYAN, WHERE A RESORT CAN BE A HOME With the well-being and opulence of its residents in mind, release your stress and forget about your worries by living inside the “resort in the city” concept at The Padmayana. Think of The Padmayana as your urban sanctuary to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul without having to leave the city.

Overlook the best skyline view of Jakarta, day and night, while you walk around the luscious, tranquil sky gardens and koi ponds whenever you want to get fresh air. Dip into the warm, relaxing infinity pool along with its soothing jacuzzi. Have a sweet sweat session at the gym. Take a jog on the running track. Create fond, everlasting memories with loved ones while soothing the tensions in your body. Have your kids freely play at the fun children’s playground.

The next handover schedule of The Padmayana is set on the fourth quarter of 2020.

Prices start from Rp3.8 billion.

For further details and to arrange a viewing of the property, visit The Padmayana’s showroom at Jalan Sinabung Raya No. 5B, Kebayoran Baru on Sunday-Saturday at 9am-6pm. You can also visit their website at www.thepadmayana.com, call 021 27518888 and WhatsApp 0819 27518888, follow on Instagram: @thepadmayana and subscribe to The Padmayana Apartment on YouTube.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 256 | 26 February – 10 March 2020

Charming Nest for Sale?

Beware of Bad Eggs

BY DUNCAN GRAHAM

A dozen online photos of the home and every one shot with care and reproduced with clarity can help boost interest: “Two W/C, Three BRm” is a little inducement.

Aspiring agents don’t need to travel abroad to sharpen skills. Just Google Homes for Sale in any Western city and see how it’s done. Also, Bali and to a lesser extent Lombok, are areas where some entrepreneurs are pitching to the expatriate market.

M

y wife saw an online advert for a joglo. The traditional peaktop Javanese homes are rare in East Java, so she called the agent’s listed number. Five dead calls later, a grumpy man answered. He said he couldn’t remember the property as he had so many listed.

The advert offered a safety selling point: it was next to a police station.

It wasn’t. The joglo was about a kilometre away. The owner was surprised to get visitors but kindly gave a tour. He said it had been on the market for six months.

We were the first to show interest but didn’t buy it. He was asking for Rp200 million (US$15,000) less than the agent’s advertised price.

In darker days, real estate salespeople were ranked alongside second-hand car dealers. The work paid commission, not wages. It was the job taken only when there was nothing better. No longer. In many nations, the business has been cleaned up by governments angered by dodgy practices and complaining consumers.

In New Zealand, agents have to pass a lengthy and costly course to get licensed.

This has pushed practitioners to polish their skills. In short, they’ve had to turn pro.

The first principle: They must tell the truth and warn potential buyers of all known problems with the property. They must help steer the purchaser through the legal labyrinth so every sub-clause is understood.

It’s similar in the US. The National Association of Realtors, which claims to be America's largest trade association, says its 1.4 million members are obligated to treat all parties honestly under its ethics code.

Real estate agents’ offices in Indonesia have to be registered with the Ministry of Trade, with at least two directors certified as competent brokers by the Labour Ministry.

That’s according to Rudy Sutanto, CEO of Asosiasi Real Estate Brokers Indonesia (AREBI) in East Java. The organisation has 1,200 members nationally.

However, Mr Sutanto told Indonesia Expat that individual salespeople don’t have to be licensed. “We are working to lift standards equal to those overseas, like Singapore and Australia, but this will take time, maybe five years or more,” he said.

“We’d like the government’s help with laws that ban unethical behaviour. The public needs to be better educated about buying and selling homes and do thorough research on ownership of advertised properties.”

Smart buyers will read developers’ plans and check repayment options, preferably using a lawyer. It’s common to see “For Sale” signs on houses which include “Tanpa Perantara” (“No Agents”).

Mr Sutanto explained, “Many sellers don’t want to pay a commission of between two and five percent. There’s little legal protection for buyers apart from going to the police, so best to use an AREBI member agent as we have a code of ethics.”

Another factor could be a lack of trust so sellers reckon they can do it themselves.

Wariness is the watchword.

Here’s how the joglo offer could have been handled.

As any call on an agent’s phone could be Ms Keen Buyer flush with cash, every ring should be answered. If the agent hasn’t been fully briefed, they should promise to call back ASAP – and do so.

It’s reportedly illegal for foreigners to own Indonesian land in their own names but sometimes may have hak pakai (right of use) rather than ownership. Best consult an independent lawyer.

Marketing is now a serious business.

In Jakarta and other big cities where developers are selling apartments and villas, TV commercials are often masterpieces of charm.

Decently dressed salespeople with wellrehearsed scripts explain the advantages – from location to security, from value to comfort. They don’t hand out smudged monochrome photocopies, but colourful brochures published on glossy paper.

Most sellers’ key questions are: How much is my property worth? What’s the market like?

In Indonesia, few agents can answer with accuracy. Elsewhere, the gathering and processing of sales data have become so sophisticated agents need to understand statistics and economics to handle the information.

The best will be in regular touch with the local government and know of town plans.

Is the seller offering a bargain because a toll road is heading their way? Failure to disclose could lead to much distress.

In many Western countries, sales are recorded along with handy extras: How long was it on the market? How many visitors turned up on Open Days – and what percentage was not serious (what Americans call “tire kickers”)?

Were they young first-homers, investors, renovators, expanding families or oldies downsizing? Were they prospective borrowers or offering cash?

Crunching the numbers builds a profile of who’s looking and what they want – then the promotion can be pitched to that market.

It seems the greedy just think of a figure in Indonesia, double it and hope someone is daft enough to open their wallet. The rest ask neighbours and their WhatsApp contacts.

Someone will have a friend who knows a cousin who made a mint by selling their home for Rp1 billion (US$73,000), so that’s what should be asked.

The public needs to be better educated about buying and selling homes and do thorough research on ownership of advertised properties.

This is shooting in the dark. Wellestablished homes have often been renovated and expanded to suit the owner’s individuality, so unless the street is full of lookalikes built at the same time, one price won’t suit all.

Is the place on a through road or a corner next to a bus stop? What are the noise levels? Can commercial operators start a business next door? When these factors are put into the equation there can be a great gap between dream home and reality.

Said Mr Sutanto: “Indonesia is still buyers and sellers beware.”

Indonesia Expat Issue 256 | 26 February – 10 March 2020

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Normal Service will not be Resumed

BY DUNCAN GRAHAM

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f you’re a French, Russian, Japanese, Singaporean, American, British, German or Middle East citizen in Indonesia, then lucky you. Most nights you can turn on your TV and be proud that your homeland is broadcasting professionally and showcasing its culture.

Missing from the list is the big nation next door. Once, Australia looked out to the world.

Now, it looks in.

Last year, Australia’s overseas TV channel formerly known as Australia Plus, and before that Australia Network, switched its name to ABC Australia. This was the fifth change in 25 years, bemusing viewers and corroding the brand.

The ABC is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, an independent governmentfunded public service modelled on the British BBC. In a just-released report titled “A Missed Opportunity for Projecting Australia’s Soft Power,” the Lowy Institute claimed, “International broadcasting is one of the most effective forms of public diplomacy, if managed properly.”

So why does Australia bother to telecast to the Asia-Pacific? Why not yield the space to the Chinese who are keen on using the media to expand their influence?

Unfortunately for ABC management focusing on domestic audiences, the corporation’s charter requires it to broadcast overseas.

Then there’s the moral reason: Australia once proclaimed a responsibility to assist other nations to learn more about the country, its people, and values.

Until recently, Australia took these ideals seriously. The service seemed adequately no longer funded and curated for the markets.

Programs televised now are just relayed with no concern about time differences.

If Jakartans and others want to watch Australian current affairs simultaneously with Australian timing, then they need to dash home early because the flagship “7:30 Report” is telecast in Australia during that peak post-dinner timeslot.

In Indonesia, it should be re-titled the “3:30 Report.” Unfortunately, that’s traffic jam time when expats are picking up their kids from school or heading to meetings to catch public servants before they head for the exits.

Australia is retreating from the region when its academics, business leaders, journalists, NGOs, and politicians on all sides consistently urge better education, improved communications, and closer contact to build enduring relationships.

These voices have become louder as the Indone sia-Austra lia C omprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement gets closer to ratification. The IA-CEPA is a free trade agreement signed off in 2019 and now waiting for a tick by the Indonesian Parliament.

Australia’s media presentations to the Asia Pacific were once different.

Thousands developed their English skills through Radio Australia shortwave, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s.

Many elderly Indonesians recalled relying on the service during the Soeharto New Order dictatorship to open their world. RA was a trusted source at a time when facts were scarce. This gave Australia great kudos.

Australia Television International began transmission in 1993. Nine years later, it became ABC Asia Pacific. In 2006, the then Foreign Minister Alexander Downer announced another name, Australia Network, with funding from foreign affairs and trade plus advertising.

The claims were extravagant: It would reach ten million homes and 200,000 hotel rooms in 41 countries; maybe one million sets of eyeballs a month.

Downer said the ABC would offer “high quality programs about Australia and its engagement with the region.” He included a homely metaphor: “A key requirement of the service is to provide a credible and independent voice through programs that present a “window” on Australia and Australian perspectives of the world.”

By then, Indonesians and other Southeast Asians had new windows to peer though. BBC World, France24, Al-Jazeera, NHK (Japan), Deutsche Welle, and other international telecasters were offering vistas grand using serious money.

The French Government is reported to spend US$117 million (Rp1.6 trillion) a year on France 24, while Russia’s RT channel is believed to have an annual budget of US$300 million (Rp4.2 trillion). Now, China is expanding its overseas reach with China Central Television (CCTV). The Voice of America budget is US$218 million (Rp3 trillion) all from government funds.

It broadcasts and telecasts in more than 40 languages, including Indonesian.

When the Australia Network was turned off, the then Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said “it had failed to deliver a cost-effective vehicle,” but there were no facts to back the claim.

“Runs counter to the approach adopted by the vast majority of G20 countries.

Countries around the world are expanding their international broadcasting services as key instruments of public diplomacy. It sends a strange message to the region that the government does not want to use the most powerful communication tools available to talk to our regional neighbours about Australia,” the then ABC Managing Director Mark Scott said.

For the reason that the ABC Charter forces it to be an international broadcaster, the gap had to be filled. The result was Australia Plus with an AU$20 million (Rp194 billion) budget for three years partly bolstered by ads, yet few were materialised.

In Indonesia, three pay-to-use cable services carry the rebadged ABC Australia. They get it free, but the consumers don’t, meaning Australian taxpayers are subsidising overseas commercial distributors.

The ABC says its programs are “available to three million people in Indonesia” meaning that’s the number who pay for access to cable networks, each offering 50 or more channels.

ABC Australia programs are almost all in English. Those from Nat Geo are subtitled in Indonesian. Likewise, the History Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, BBC Earth, and many others which include crime and food channels are subtitled in Indonesian.

The Lowy Institute claimed that “Australia is explicitly competing for global and regional inf luence, yet Australia’s international broadcasting has been weakened through a combination of government inconsistency and neglect, ideology-driven decisions, budget cuts, and apparent ABC management indifference.”

The report suggests the Australian Government funds international public broadcasting and does the job properly, based on reforms to date Indonesian and expats who will have a long wait.

Better use the remote and click onto an overseas service which treats the world’s fourth largest nation seriously.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 256 | 26 February – 10 March 2020

Sumba is heaven for those who seek natural scenery, not to mention the blue ocean with white sandy beaches covered by natural stone, the magnificent savanna and hilly landscape, refreshing waterfalls, and many more features.

Sumba is also popular for its culture and traditions such as Pasola, Pajura, traditional villages, traditional weaving to make the popular “Ikat Sumba,” and the Marapu belief system.

Zozibini visited the magical island of Sumba in the context of making a video for an advertisement for one of the Indonesian-made vitamin drinks. Starting her journey in the eastern part of Sumba Island, she visited several tourist sites such as Wairinding Hill, Mandorak Beach, and Walakiri Beach to name a few.

EAST NUSA TENGGARA

Miss Universe 2019 Visited Sumba

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New Director of Sales and Marketing at Alila Villas Uluwatu: Yuliya Dmyterko

Lelewatu Resort Sumba had the honour of hosting Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi, during her visit to Sumba at the end of January.

Zozibini was truly amazed by the beauty of the nature of Sumba, as all the places she visited reminded her of her hometown. She loved the friendly people in Sumba and was excited to learn about their culture and experience its wonderful nature.

Lelewatu Resort Sumba was chosen as Zozibini’s home while she was in Sumba. This new luxury resort in West Sumba was built by Sumbanese businesswoman Jenny Tan. Lelewatu Resort Sumba enhances the collection of luxury resorts on Sumba Island with the intention to preserve Sumbanese heritage. Zozibini really enjoyed her stay, especially the breathtaking ocean views from her room.

For further information about the resort, please contact +6281139606060 or visit www. lelewatu.com.

Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali welcomes Yuliya Dmyterko as their new Director of Sales and Marketing. Yuliya will oversee all the sales activities as well as direct any marketing efforts on and off the property. She’ll also provide support in building and defining the future vision and strategy for Alila Villas Uluwatu while working closely with the Hyatt Corporation sales team.

Yuliya brings many years of experience to her new role, acquired from working for unique hospitality brands in roles such as managing sales and marketing at Marriott International Mauritius and as the Director of Sales at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort.

As part of the Alila Villas Uluwatu family, Yuliya will continue to familiarise the world with the resort’s unique blend of award-winning design, authentic Balinese hospitality, and commitment to sustainable tourism, inviting guests to relax and experience an artisanal journey while connecting to the rhythms of the local community. Hence, she strives to genuinely engage personally and emotionally with the local team members and encourage them to be better hosts by creating the comfort of a home away from home.

She learned the real meaning of hospitality from her Ukrainian roots, where celebrations and gatherings are a matter of routine. Yuliya grew up with strong examples of leadership from an early age while taking care of her brothers; her parents have a military background so the family was constantly moving from country to country.

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PHRI Recognises Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa, Bali as “The Best Five-Star Hotel” in Indonesia Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants Association (IHRA) Awards 2019 took place on Sunday, February 9, 2020, and recognised Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa, Bali with a prestigious award, “The Best Five-Star Hotel” in Indonesia.

This was based on the five-star hotel classification assessment conducted in 2019 using the criteria outlined by the PHRI Awards Screening Committee: facilities and services, guest comments, community relationship, corporate social responsibility programs, and strong elements of Indonesian culture.

“Life is a gift to all of us. We love to celebrate it with energy and passion, and with the people around us.

Hospitality and travel are the simplest ways to rejoice in it,” said Yuliya.

“We are honoured and humbled to be recognised as “The Best Five-Star Hotel” in Indonesia by the Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants Association (IHRA), or Perhimpunan Hotel dan Restoran Indonesia. I would like to congratulate our team for their hard work, dedication, and commitment,” said Jamal Hussain, General Manager of Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa.

She believes it’s important to find time to regularly unwind by practicing mindfulness of her life-work balance. Her favourite activities include going for a morning run, reading, travelling, and participating in adventurous activities such as kitesurfing, snowboarding, and diving during her free time.

The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa is a pioneer of luxury accommodation within the Nusa Dua area. This five-star diamond resort has been welcoming kings, queens, presidents, and other dignitaries since its grand opening. Nestled within beautifully landscaped gardens, the resort, with its 382 guestrooms and suites, features all the elegance of a Balinese palace, while offering modern amenities. The Nusa Dua Spa is designed to highlight its rich Balinese tradition with a variety of indigenous treatments. Dining at Nusa Dua Hotel and Spa is an epicurean journey with a choice of five restaurants and four bars under the close watch of an award-winning culinary team.

Stay connected with Yuliya via her email yuliya. dmyterko@alilahotels.com.

For more information, please visit www.nusaduahotel.com.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 256 | 26 February – 10 March 2020

Emeline Antipuesto and Viona Adelia Ng

Fabian, Valentina P, Gary Joy, Debra Mom, Winy Nguyen, and Marco Hutterer

Dian Kori, Sander Van Der Meer, and Edo Frese

Mirella Pandjaitan, Dian Kori, and Anastasia Kathleen

Batara Indra Soepraba, Anastasia Kathleen, and Mirella Pandjaitan

Edo Frese and Neil-Vivek Mahtani

Mixer at McGettigan's Jakarta

Principal Shawn Hutchinson of ACG School Jakarta with his colleagues_

JAKARTA

Lively Indonesia Expat Mixer Accompanied by Ladies Night at McGettigans McGettigans Kuningan injected a dose of liveliness into the second Indonesia Expat Mixer event this year, offering a delightful atmosphere on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Both Indonesians and expats mingled and joined in the fun, while also relaxing with spectacular music.

The evening was a huge success; more than 100 guests attended the event which was accompanied by free flow beers from König Ludwig Weissbier and Kaltenberg from 7 to 9pm, a choice of light bites, as well as this Irish pub’s Ladies Night deals in which ladies get three free cocktails from 8 to 10pm.

The Indonesia Expat Mixer was scheduled to wrap up at 9pm but most guests stayed later to chat, socialise and enjoy the great vibes. As usual, Indonesia

Expat held a lucky draw for guests who placed their business cards in the night’s magical fish bowl. The prizes on offer were a one-night stay in the Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta and a one-night stay at the Aston Hotel Simatupang.

Offering a space for people from around the globe, the Indonesia Expat Mixer gave everyone a chance to expand their social network or just to take a break from their daily grind.

Every month, Indonesia Expat will present a different and unique setup for the Indonesia Expat Mixer. Follow @indonesiaexpatmixer and @indonesiaexpat on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates. We’ll see you at the next Indonesia Expat Mixer!

events

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Romantic Valentine Concert with Ronan Keating 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

Friends, Gerald Situmorang, Marcell, Brass Against, and others. Tickets are on sale now.

Head to javajazzfestival.com for more information.

Sports 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 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

Hammersonic 2020 – Rise of The Empire 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 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.

Louis Tomlinson Live Concert in Jakarta

Indoindians Holi Color Run

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.

28 February – 1 March 2020

One OK Rock – Eye of the Storm Tour 2020 30 May 2020

After releasing the “Eye of the Storm” album almost a year ago, Japanese rock band One OK Rock have been busy promoting it with their world tour. Jakarta

Jakarta Schools Entrepreneurship Conference 7-8 March 2020

7billionideas is an international, awa rd-w inning educ at ion company that has worked with over 100,000 students and will lead the enterprise conference hosted by BSJ. The first ever Jakarta Enterprise Conference will teach students real business skills - whether or not they want to work within a business and be a leader of industry, or one day start their own business and become an entrepreneur.

This Enterprise Conference will be held at the British School of Jakarta. For more information please visit: www.7billionideas. com.

8 March 2020

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 Exhibitions & Conferences

20 April 2020

Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2020

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

will also be part of their Asian tour in 2020. Yes, Taka, Toru, Tomoya, and Ryota will be live in concert at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, on 30 May 2020. This will be the perfect opportunity for their fans to watch their idols perform live, especially for those who missed One OK Rock’s opening act performance at Ed Sheeran’s concert last year. Tickets are already on sale starting from Rp500,000. For more information, visit www. oneokrock.com/en.

IndoBuildTech Expo 2020 1-5 April 2020

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.

World Blockchain Summit - Jakarta 2020 18-19 March 2020

World Blockchain Summit is a global series of elite gatherings that take place in 10+ destinations across the world. The conference feat ure s ent er pr ise usecases, government use-cases, inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, tech-talks, a blockchain exhibition, startup pitch competitions, and a host of networking opportunities.

This one of a kind gathering of 300+ pre-qualified CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, heads of blockchain, chief digital officers, heads of innovation, and international experts, among others will be a part of powerful keynotes, pitch competitions, enterprise use-case presentations, product exhibitions, panel discussions and tech talks. For more information, visit jakarta. worldblockchainsummit.org.

Art & Culture

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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

BALI Gathering

FuckUp Nights Bali Canggu Vol. 2 27 February 2020

FuckUp Nights is a global movement where stories of failed businesses and projects are told, questioned, and celebrated, because if you aren't failing, you aren't trying! After much demand, Dojo Coworking Space is finally bringing FuckUp Nights to Canggu, Bali! Canggu finally participates hosting a FuckUp Night spot alongside 315+ cities, from 85+ countries around the world. It will be exciting to share the stories and network! Get your tickets at Dojo Coworking, Hubud Coworking.

Festivals & Conferences

BaliSpirit Festival 2020 - A Global Celebration of Yoga, Dance, and Music

19-21 March 2020

Exploring the human mind as well as the nature of universe, this conference offers a one of a kind learning and sharing platform as well as a unique oppor tunity to meet and network with diverse experts in the fields of spirituality and human psychology. This highly exciting and challenging conference on spirituality and psychology is intended to be a forum, discussion, and networking place for academics, researchers, professionals, administrators, educational leaders, policy makers, industry represent atives, advanced students, and others. Academics, psychologists, spiritual leaders, practitioners, philosophers, and scientists from over 40 countries worldwide gather to create a growing network of ICSP community of colleagues and friends. For more information: www.spirituality-conference.org

YOGYAKARTA

BaliSpirit Festival summons yoga enthusiasts, dancers, musicians, and spirituality seekers from all corners of the globe, joining together to inspire one another and nourish each individual’s potential within. Open your heart and be transformed! The sevenday, eight-night festival, with over 5,000 attendees from 60 nations, offering a concentrated schedule of events, workshops, c onc er t s, sem i na r s, a nd children’s activities, all taking place at an amazing venue that embodies the spirit of Bali. Find additional information about the BaliSpirit Festival, including the line-up, accommodation recommendations and more on www.balispiritfestival.com

Music

1st Sunday of every month

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

5th International Conference on Spirituality and Psychology (ICSP 2020)

29 March – 5 April 2020

Ubud Artisan Market Leonardo Opera Omnia

on the first Sunday of every month. The aim is to create an exciting platform for young creatives to sell their work, network, and make new friends.

Through this initiative, the event hopes that the work of young designers will f lourish while preserving traditional art methods. Ubud Artisan Market is held on the first Sunday every month at Taman Baca, Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Ubud (UWRF venue), from 9am to 3pm. For more information, contact events@casalunabali. com.

Ubud Artisan Market was first launched on Sunday, 4 August 2019. The Artisan Market showcases local Indonesian art, design, and handcrafted artisan goods and their makers

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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Automotive

Selling: Low mileage Hyundai Tucson ; registered February 2013. Beautifully kept metallic grey Hyundai Tucson 2012 model . It has very low mileage (currently at 21,000 km), single owner and registered in February 2013. Plate expires in 21 February 2023. Price : Rp150 million o.n.o. Contact : srida +6281385223593 or WhatsApp at +6281290661932.

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Push button start. US Embassy CD plates. $21,000. Contact David Bell via WhatsApp at +62811924894 or david.wayne. bell@gmail.com Services Learn music with Waltzio Edutainment. Piano-ViolinV i o l a - C e l l o - G u i t a r -Vo c a l lesson. A ll educators are experienced and can deliver in English. Private Lesson available as house-call at your house or just come to our basecamp in Nusaloka BSD City. Contact our WA 08118866003/087885461400, email: waltzio.edutainment@ gmail.com.

Math & Science tutoring for International Students! We offer both Math and Science tutoring for students from international schools in Jakarta, we are specialized in JIS / BSJ / AIS curriculum but welcome students from other schools. For this semester, we still have a few spots available for both Private and Semi-private lessons. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Specialized IB and AP lessons are also available, please contact for more information! Tel/WA: +62819831203. Email: info@ aforeffort.org

Highly recommended bahasa Indonesia Teacher – Learn bahasa Indonesia with Rini!

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many years. It’s a part time commitment – on average only playing a few gigs a year, but we’d like to play every month if possible, and gigs are available to us. We try to rehearse on Tuesday nights, subject to band member availability.

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Average market value US$ 28k; asking price US$23,000 ONO. Interested parties contact +62816994995.

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