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Indonesia Expat Issue 257 | 11 – 24 March 2020

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Ending February, Jakarta welcomed a long night of heavy rainfall which resulted in the city flooding once again – though not as severely as January 1, 2020 flood. Then welcoming in March, COVID-19, caused by novel coronavirus, reached Indonesia and has so far infected two Indonesian citizens, confirmed by President Joko Widodo on March 2. The president remarked that he received a report from the health minister regarding these two Indonesian citizens.

Currently, both are undergoing treatment and their care team is following applicable health standards and protocols.

Even during the nation’s efforts to steer clear from the virus, medical masks are either overpriced at your nearest pharmacy or out of stock. The Jakarta Metropolitan Police even discovered illegal manufacturing of medical masks earlier this month!

Many people need to wear masks to protect themselves because they are in very close contact with sick people all day long. These include doctors and nurses at clinics and hospitals, as well as someone who’s taking care of a sick person at home. But wearing a mask in public, when you are a healthy person, is a very much less effective way to avoid catching the virus.

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Imagine this: ten people are on a train and one of them is sick; if every healthy person wears a mask, except for that sick person, the sick person’s infectious droplets get everywhere. They land on everyone’s masks, hair, clothes, mobile phones, hands, shoes, bags, and even on the train seats and handles too! It’s all too easy for all the nine people to get infected after that, when they breathe in droplets when removing their clothes, touching objects to their faces after removing their mask, and other people touching their things too. However, if that one sick person wears a mask, the infectious droplets are contained, and everyone is safe.

Please don’t waste masks! If you’re sick, but have to go out in public areas, please do wear a mask. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that “masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand cleaning with alcohol-based hand sanitisers or soap and water. If you do wear one, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly.”

The hospitals that are equipped to test and treat you in Jakarta, if you suspect you have the virus, are RSPI Dr. Sulianti Saroso (Jalan Baru Sunter Permai), RSU Persahabatan (Jalan Persahabatan Raya), and RSPAD Gatot Soebroto (Jalan Dr. A Rahman Saleh No.24, Central Jakarta). You can also reach the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 hotline Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) via 021-5210411 and 0812-1212-3119.

Keep your eye on indonesiaexpat.biz for further updates on coronavirus and COVID-19 in Indonesia. As for this edition, allow Indonesia Expat to uplift your mood with fascinating travels ideas, entertainment, and so on – stress can be a factor in a decreased immune system.

Stay calm and take care of yourselves.

08 CULTURE Nyepi – What the World Could Learn

10 TRAVEL Life in a Boma – Tanzania

12 LIFESTYLE Kuala Lumpur – What You Missed the First Time

13 INFO FOR EXPATS The Investor KITAS in Indonesia: Everything You Need to Know!

14 OBSERVATIONS Venturesome Visa Vacations

16 FOOD AND DRINK LBRTY – The 1920s Way to Drinking Sexually

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20 WELLNESS Rest, Sleep, Eat, and Repeat in Silence

21 EVENTS BNI JAVA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2020 Creating Music in a FastChanging World

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Are You at Risk of Getting a Heart Attack or Stroke?

I discuss Cardiovascular disease (CVD) again. I find that knowing your risks helps to prevent serious problems.

It also gives you a chance to influence your risk! Lots of challenges again for us…

CVD is a general term to describe diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels. A build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries and an increased risk of blood clots are associated with these diseases.

Types of CVD The four main types are: 1. Coronary heart disease: this happens when the flow of blood to the heart muscle is blocked or reduced. Examples are: heart attack and angina.

2. Strokes and TIAs: a stroke is where the blood supply to a part of the brain can be cut off (or temporarily in case of a TIA).

3. Peripheral arterial disease: in a peripheral arterial disease there's a blockage in the arteries to the limbs – usually the legs.

4. Aortic disease: an aortic aneurysm is an example. The aorta can be weak and bulges outwards. It can burst and cause a life-threatening bleeding.

Risk of CVD It is not easy to identify a clear cause. There are risk factors. I mention the most important ones: 1. High blood pressure: high blood pressure can damage your blood vessels.

2. Smoking: smoking can damage and narrow your blood vessels.

3. High cholesterol: cholesterol can narrow your blood vessels and can cause a blood clot.

4. Diabetes: in diabetes your blood sugar levels are too high. High blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and make them narrow.

5. Inactivity: if you don't exercise regularly, it's more likely that you'll have high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and be overweight.

6. Being overweight: being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and high blood pressure, both of which are risk factors for CVD. 7. Family history of CVD: if you have family members with a history of CVD, your risk is also higher. Tell this to your GP! It might be worth checking your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

8. Other risk factors • Age – when you are over 50 you are at higher risk.

• Gender – men are more at risk • Diet • Alcohol • Ethnic background (South Asian)

Preventing Cardiovascular disease A healthy lifestyle can lower your risk!

1. Stop smoking: if you smoke, you should try to give up as soon as possible.

2. Have a balanced diet: a healthy, balanced diet is recommended for a healthy heart. This diet should be low on saturated fats, salt and sugar. It should contain lots of fibres, fruit and vegetables.

3. Exercise regularly: do at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week, such as cycling or walking. Start at a level you feel comfortable with and gradually increase this.

4. Watch your weight: if you're overweight or obese, a combination of regular exercise and a healthy diet can help you lose weight. Aim to get your BMI below 25.

5. Cut down on alcohol: try not to exceed the recommended limit of 14 alcohol units a week for men and women. If you do drink this much, you should aim to spread your drinking over three days or more.

6. Medication: if you have a particularly high risk of developing CVD, your GP may recommend taking medication to reduce your risk. Medications that may be recommended include statins to lower blood cholesterol levels, low-dose aspirin to prevent blood clots and tablets to reduce blood pressure. Talk to your trusted Medical Practitioner to find out more about your risk and how to prevent Cardiovascular disease.

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Five Things to Consider Before Having Plastic Surgery Plastic and cosmetic surgery have grown substantially in popularity over the last few years, with the number of global procedures increasing from 14 million to 23 million since 2010.

The average plastic surgery patient is a woman over the age of 40, but these days, women are starting to have procedures younger than that.

People decide to have cosmetic surgery for many different reasons, which are normally very personal. Appearances are one part of the story but not the whole tale. Often, it’s more about confidence and self-esteem. This is true for people of all age groups, but millennials are having plastic surgery at fairly young ages, and their reasons for doing so may not be the same as for older people.

Before you consider having any type of plastic surgery, there are important questions that you should ask yourself in order to achieve a safe procedure with optimum results.

Am I Healthy Enough to Have Plastic Surgery?

Are There Alternatives to Undergoing Plastic Surgery?

Before considering plastic surgery, ask yourself if you’re healthy enough – though most people are great candidates for plastic surgery in terms of health – and get your BIMC plastic surgeon to give you a thorough assessment where you will need to disclose your entire medical history. Remember, your BIMC plastic surgeon cannot provide an accurate assessment if you hide health any problems. It’s important to note that certain health issues may prevent you from having plastic surgery.

This is important to know because plastic surgery is not without risks. Could you improve your diet? Could you move your body a little bit more and get more exercise? If you’ve given other alternatives an honest try, then plastic surgery may be a good alternative for you. Not having surgery at all is also an alternative.

What Are You Hoping to Gain from Your Surgery?

Obviously, an improvement in your facial features or the contour of a particular area of your body is expected.

Perhaps you may even gain a boost in self-esteem. If you are expecting anything more than that, you should understand the limitations of your procedure.

What Kind of Results Can You Expect from Plastic Surgery?

Your BIMC plastic surgeon can only control what happens inside the operating room. No matter how great a job your plastic surgeon does, it will not guarantee a job promotion, a relationship, or an improved social life and social status. Plastic surgery will not cure depression or eating disorders either.

Also, if you aren’t willing to accept the procedure that your BIMC plastic surgeon is recommending for you to get the best possible result — either because you’re worried about longer scars or a longer recovery — then you have to be willing to accept a lesser result. Not following postsurgery instructions can also cause a bad result.

Are You Willing to Go Through More Than One Procedure?

You may need revision surgery which is not uncommon with plastic surgery. Revision surgery involves undergoing surgery again to improve prior surgery. It can be a small procedure that requires only local anaesthesia or it can be a bigger procedure.

Are You Able to Take the Appropriate Time Off to Recover?

Depending on your procedure, you may need days or even weeks to recover, even after your Bali vacation. You will need the time off to recover after your procedure. And it isn’t just the initial aches, pains, and bruising that you will experience After those have faded, you may still have restrictions on certain activities, as ordered by your BIMC plastic surgeon.

If you work, can you afford to take time off? This includes stay-at-home mums, as their work is so varied in the course of the day. If you choose to use your vacation time, you have to decide if it’s really worth exchanging rest and relaxation for recovery time.

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CosMedic Centre provides a discreet, premium service to its respected clients, with a private entrance, two advanced operating theatres, four consultation rooms and a quiet, comfortable lounge overlooking the lushness of Nusa Dua.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 257 | 11 – 24 March 2020

Nyepi – What the World Could Learn

BY ANDY BARSKI

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f you're a regular visitor to Bali, you'll know things work a little differently from the rest of Indonesia and a big part of that is because of the island's predominantly Hindu heritage and the unique culture this has created.

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Bali's culture is alive and very much part of daily life: it's rich with tradition, ceremonies, and art. And it's all about balance.

The offerings, processions, and dances are all things visitors have been experiencing since they first arrived en masse in the mid-1920s.

Even the surfers, who are widely credited with kick-starting the era of modern tourism to places like Kuta, were into this vibe dude.

A Celebrity Destination Mixed in with us ordinary folk have been celebrities. Over the years, these have included people like Charlie Chaplin and Bob Hope, rock stars like Mick Jagger and David Bowie, as well as A-listers like Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt. It's a long list getting longer, so my apologies if I didn't mention you by name here.

The latest generations are also represented.

These X, Y and Z's are hard-wired into social media and Instagram inf luencers like the Beckhams and the Kardashians, followers will easily find them posting selfies in front of elephants and private infinity pools somewhere in the Bukit or Canggu.

No doubt that the black, white, and gold sand beaches, coconut trees, clear blue skies, turquoise oceans, and smiling faces all play their part in attracting tourists. Mind you, so does the cheap booze and hedonistic lifestyle.

But there are plenty of tropical islands all over the world that offer the same.

So what's so special about Bali?

None of them, however, have Bali's culture.

None of them hold ceremonies on the sides of active volcanoes or bring traffic to a stand still with hypnotic gamelan with yellow and white umbrella processions to the beach, to cleanse family heirlooms.

And none of them celebrate the New Year like they do in Bali.

New Year here is called “Nyepi,” which translates to silence. It's supposed to be a day of inner ref lection and meditation.

Some expatriates choose to leave and spend the holiday in the Gili Islands. Maybe it's all too much to be reflective for a day. But some choose to stay.

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With no road or air traffic for a full 24 hours, the air is surprisingly clean and fresh. days. A week could have just one day, or two, or three (and so on). Not only that, but the names of the week aren't always the same. So in a western sense, Tuesday doesn't always have to follow Monday. It could follow Sunday.

Capiche?

Fortunately, the Pawukon calendar is only used to determine auspicious days; those times best reserved for ceremonies and rites of passage like marriage, tooth filing, and cremations.

Time is Different in Bali It's worth noting here that there are essentially three calendars in Bali.

The Pawukon calendar divides the year into 210-day cycles. These are grouped into tenday weeks. Here's where it gets weird because a week doesn't necessarily have to have ten

Dates, years, and calendars are not what make Nyepi very special though. It's the cultural and spiritual concept behind it. It's called a day of silence for a good reason.

One legend has it that because the OgohOgoh looks so grotesque and evil, they attract and capture negative spirits, as well as the bad luck from the year just ending.

They become confused by being spun around at intersections and punch-drunk from the apparent chaos. And when they're ceremoniously burned before dawn, the smoke carries their evilness away.

Cut Off from the Rest of the World

What the World Could Learn

March 25 will be quiet. People don't leave their homes (or hotels), all offices and government buildings (except hospitals) are closed. There's nobody on the streets. No cars.

No motorbikes. No trucks. Even the airport and ports are closed.

When they wake from their stupor however, the evil spirits aren't exactly happy at being duped again – just like last year, so they look for ways to get back home and cause double trouble. That's why you're not supposed to have your electric lights on or make noises because things like that can attract them.

The most commonly used calendar, however, is the one you're used to – it’s also 2020 so there's no need to panic about your hotel and flight reservations.

Happy New Year 1942!

But there's also the lunar Saka calendar, which traces its roots back to western India and it runs 78 years behind the Gregorian. It's the Saka calendar that determines the Balinese New Year, so on March 25 this year, Bali will welcome in 1942!

For all intents and purposes, Bali is literally cut off from the rest of the world for a full 24 hours! There's no way in and no way out!

You're not supposed to use lights, watch TV or listen to music on Nyepi. It's a day of inner ref lection and meditation, remember. The night before, on the other hand, is quite the opposite, it’s chaos and a lot of fun.

Crazy Ogoh-Ogoh Parades Huge demonic and elaborately sculpted effigies called Ogoh-Ogoh, which have been months in the making, are paraded around the streets accompanied by loud music, gamelan orchestras, excited (and sometimes frightened) children as well as plenty of merriment. In some villages, the young men and women of the Banjars perform dances to tell the story of their demons.

It is quite an extraordinary experience and one that any lover of Balinese culture should certainly experience. It's also become more and more popular with tourists using their drones, video cameras, and smartphones.

Taking selfies with devils is now a common sight.

In this way, the belief and hope are that the coming year (for Bali and the rest of the world) will be blessed with good fortune.

It's a nice story, no doubt about that. It's an amazing cultural experience too. But this is what the world could learn from Nyepi: • With no road or air traffic for a full 24 hours, the air is surprisingly clean and fresh.

• With no people on the streets for 24 hours, the amount of trash is drastically reduced.

• And with no lights at night, the sky comes alive with glittering Milky Way stars. It's a beautiful sight to behold!

As much as "Earth Hour" is a good idea, it's just an hour! If we were serious about sustainability, you'd have thought we could do better than that.

For insights into Bali and doing business in Indonesia, get in touch with Seven Stones Indonesia and touch base at hello@sevenstonesindonesia.com Andy writes about tourism, real estate, environmental initiatives, and business opportunities in Indonesia across a number of platforms including Seven Stones Indonesia, Medium, Linkedin, and Gapura Bali.

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Life in a Boma – Tanzania

BY STEPHANIE BROOKES

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hen you get curious about other cultures, what are the best ways to explore them? Some of us book a f light, keen for a first-hand experience.

Others turn to study, maybe anthropology or indigenous studies at university. Some, like Anniina Sandberg, an adventurous traveller from Helsinki, completed her African studies at the University of Helsinki and then took her passion a little further. She not only travelled to Tanzania to meet the Maasai people in Africa but ended up living there for nine months.

Motivated to learn more about the Swahili language, the Maasai culture, and their Maa language, this ambitious, inspired woman left the comforts of home and put her studies on hold. Nine months later - mission accomplished. She was speaking Swahili fluently and also learned to speak another Maasai language, the Maa language.

"The experience of living with the Maasai changed my life. It was a real turning point for me," she explained. "When I returned home, I missed my daily African life. I missed the remote savanna, and I missed the communal feeling and wonderful sense of togetherness you experience joining in the spirit of daily village life activities." She continued, "I realised my happiness came from these experiences, living among the indigenous peoples. A life that is simple but so rich. I came home and made a plan to return."

Some of the most memorable times for Anniina were the many Maasai ceremonies she attended. "It was the custom to dress up in Maasai clothes. We would all dance and sing for a whole day. Before every ceremony, my Maasai friend Lea would invite me to her home and give me a new set of Maasai clothes," she said with her gentle smile, "Lea was a woman who taught me many things about her culture and her values. She was a very strong Maasai woman and leader of her boma (village clan settlement)".

Life in a Boma The Maasai people don't live in villages.

Instead, they live in family compounds called "boma”. A boma is a homestead headed by one male, consisting of houses for each of his wives and their children. Maasai are polygamous, and every Maasai woman builds her hut in her husband's boma. The final number of these huts depends on how big the family becomes.

Anniina continued to recall her memories, “I have to tell you about my Maasai mother, Lea Muna. She's such a great inspiration and a caring person. Lea is a widow and she has nine children. I lived at Lea's boma and I

slept every night with Lea, her kids, and her daughter-in-law in a Maasai hut made of cow's dung. Our bed was made of sticks and covered with cow's skin. We slept in one bed, normally up to six people.

“Our daily routines in Tanzania were pretty much the same. In the morning, we milked the cows and we drank tea. After that, Maasai boys left for cattle herding duties while the women and small children stayed at the boma.

The women had to fetch water and firewood, and Lea also tried to cultivate vegetables, but it was very difficult because the land was very dry. We had lunch at noon. We ate only rice. In the evening after milking the cows, we drank tea again and ate ugali (maize porridge).

“There are so many precious moments. But this story revealed where my heart belongs.

Once, I got a high fever for several days and Lea got worried. Lea asked some Maasai to take me to a local clinic by bicycle where I was diagnosed with malaria and typhoid fever. The doctor asked if I wanted to have a lift to the nearest local town to recover, but I refused.

My home was with the Maasai and I wanted to return with my medicine to the people that cared for me. Lea made sure I recovered well by offering me a pink drink made of milk and fresh cow's blood. I got back on my feet soon.”

Healing and Health Health is very important to the Maasai. When there are severe medical problems that cannot be healed traditionally, they often do not have the means to pay hospital bills, especially if specialist care is needed. Anniina helped to set up a program to assist with health insurance so a mother and her child can travel to town for treatment when needed. “For over a year, this program has often saved lives, and even ensured a better, healthier life for over 100 Maasai tribespeople.”

Giving Back Bridging the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous people can be a source of joy on both sides. Motivated to stay in touch with the Maasai, Anniina launched another venture when she returned home. She established Visit Natives, a personalised tour program to bring travellers to Tanzania and experience the culture in a very authentic way.

In operation for three years now, Visit Natives customises trips and offers unique experiences for the conscious traveller. Each trip supports a new family with health insurance, having a very positive impact on their lives and their future.

"I want travellers to have meaningful and deep travel experiences that also benefit the locals.

I believe this is the future of travelling. The

families we have supported now with health insurance would not have had this without our travellers." Anniina said.

The Next Exciting Indigenous Adventure This March, Anniina teams up with David Metcalf, a passionate philanthropist, accidental anthropologist, and a brilliant masterclass photographer. Together, they are leading a small group to visit Northern Tanzania. The trip includes living in a boma, inside the Ngorongoro Conservation area around four hours’ drive from Arusha.

There are plenty of opportunities to photograph wildlife in their natural environment. The group will also stay in a Maasai boma near Mto Wa Mbu village. Each trip is designed to make sure a new Boma is included because this creates fairness and the excitement of sharing among locals. The cross-cultural exchange is two-way, and hosts really enjoy learning from international guests, as well as the long-term health benefits to the family.

I want travellers to have meaningful and deep travel experiences that also benefit the locals. I believe this is the future of travelling.

Feedback Travellers often comment that they get a deep connection with the local people because they are received as guests, not tourists, because the indigenous hosts are often prompted to design handicrafts that they give as a welcome present. "We only work with the local people who are interested in sustainable indigenous tourism and who are genuinely enthusiastic about the program. Travellers value their experience and often tell us it gives them a new perspective on their life," Anniina commented.

Anniina Sandberg is the founder of Visit Natives. She has an MA in African Studies from the University of Helsinki. Her expertise is intercultural communication, indigenous cultures, and ethnography. She founded Visit Natives because she wanted to create her dream job where she can work with and help the indigenous peoples.

David Metcalf is a photographer and filmmaker who’s committed to indigenous cultural stories on canvas and film. David is reputed for being a “cultural storyteller” having captured some of the most stunning, provocative, and mystical scenes in remote locations. Get photo tips direct from David, through education, embracing the wisdom of tradition, and heart-opening inspiration of real human contact. www. davidmetcalfphotography.com Trip Departs: January 17- 28, 2021 Destination: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Trip details: www.davidmetcalfphotography.com/tours/ photographic-and-cultural-journey-into-thetribal-lands-of-the-maasai-tanzania www.visitnatives.com/maasai-traditionswisdom

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isa rules are probably one of the biggest bugbears of expatriates. As annoying as it is to have to run around to immigration offices and visit embassies overseas, it’s also a great excuse for a city break. With easy tourist visas for most nationalities and being much cheaper than Singapore, Kuala Lumpur is a great choice for a visa run, mixed with a little break from routine.

You’ve probably passed through the city at some point before and hit up all the standard tourist spots. I’m going to assume you’ve got your shots of the rainbow stairs at Batu Caves, taken in the skyline from the Petronas Towers’ Skydeck, and took a dash of culture at the National Mosque and National Museum.

If you’ve not had a chance to visit these yet, they definitely belong on an itinerary, but here we’re going to look at some of the lesser-known sights, spots, and skyline views.

LAKSA

I used to accuse Kuala Lumpur of having no soul when I first backpacked and transited through here a few times, back in 2011. Having lived there before decamping to Indonesia, I fell in love with the quirkiness after scratching just a little deeper under the surface.

Chinatown Yes, this is a very well touristed part of town. You can still get under the skin of the area a little more with a little insider knowledge and find some little gems. The food here is fantastic; the Chinese built KL in the 1860s and have been cooking up a storm ever since.

Laksa is one of the many dishes Malaysia is famed for. Find Madras Lane, battle your way down the alleys chopping up the chicken carcass and weighing out bok choy, hang a right when you smell spices, and you’re entering a little bit of heaven. There are three laksa stalls, the one in the middle is considered the best. Take a seat down the alley and slurp up the bright brown deliciousness, served with chicken, pork, tofu, or vegetables.

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Now it’s time for dessert. Stumble your way back out to the main market of Petaling Street and head to the crossroads.

There’s a stall plying Tau Foo Fa, super silky tofu floating in brown or white sugar syrup. It’s something like school dinner custard, and since its tofu, I promise you that it’s healthy.

Duly sated, it’s time for some temples. Sin Sze Si Ya temple is one of the oldest in the area, thick with incense and lined with old Chinese men folding prayers and keeping diligent watch.

One of the old guys might invite you to sit and learn about your Chinese horoscope, dusting off old almanacs from the creaking shelves. For good luck, you need to go crawl under the main alter before the year’s out.

Still technically Chinatown but with a much lighter feel, Pasar Seni is where to head for some retail therapy. Odds are you’ve probably been here before, but the stalls change up and there’s always something new and quirky inside or outside on Jalan Hang Kasturi. The alleys inside the market are themed with the cultures of the nation – Malay, Chinese, and Indian – watch closely and you’ll notice a change in lanterns and floor tiles.

Room for more delicious food? Grab some pulut, sticky rice steamed in bamboo, and sit down for some people watching at the food shacks outside.

If you’re staying in the area or fancy venturing this direction in the evening, there’s a speakeasy not to be missed. I can’t give too much away, but you need to contact The Deceased through their Facebook page, @thedeceasedkl, to get directions and the secret access code. The concept of the bar is to inject some fun into the horror genre, and every cocktail served from the apothecary cabinet has a cool and sometimes heart-stopping twist that will keep you moving down the menu in equal measures of fear and joy.

KLCC and Bukit Bintang The glistening beacon of Kuala Lumpur is most definitely the Petronas Towers. They stand proudly in the heart of the commercial district, flexing their shiny steel to all comers.

Stroll just a few hundred metres away and you’ll find yourself in Kampung Baru. The area is slowly shrinking due to encroaching development but there’s still plenty of character to be found.

Awaiting your discovery are the old wooden stilt houses; there’s still a small community vibe even with the symbol of Malaysian modernisation right behind them. The food here is traditional Malay fayre, too. Not too dissimilar to what you’ll find in an Indonesian warung, you’ll find curries, fried chicken, and very decent rendang as you roam the city village.

Chow Kit market is a local place where you’re not going to find elephant pants and football shirts. The main market is a standard Asian wet market, and all around are food stalls and shacks selling wonderfully vibrant snacks and vegetables.

This area is a photographer’s dream and offers a real slice of city life in KL. It seems that everyone goes to sky bars in KL, and with a gorgeous metropolis all around, its little wonder really.

The original SkyBar at Traders’ Hotel has very annoyingly positioned window frames that really detract from the view of the towers. Instead, head to Vertigo at the Banyan Tree around sunset to get a wider vista over the city and the perfect selfie with the towers.

Looking for more excitement? It’s time for dinner at the Super Boring Club. They’ve taken the Korean barbecue concept smashed together with Japanese sides along with a tapas twist. The ambience oozes coolness and has plenty of funky touches to make sure any kids you have in tow will be satisfied too.

When you need to walk off all the food you’ve consumed, make your way down to the River of Life. It’s somewhere in between Chinatown and Bukit Bintang and a relatively new addition to the city – you may have seen it getting developed on previous trips – and now it’s open in all its glory. The light shows are mesmerising and you get to take in different angles to the redand-white colonial buildings of the area too.

The Investor KITAS in Indonesia: Everything You Need to Know!

One of the most off-putting things about obtaining a visa in Indonesia is the cost of the work permit – particularly for new business owners!

However, in 2019, the Indonesian Government re-launched the Investor KITAS making it significantly easier to obtain, as well as make some huge financial savings.

In this article, we interviewed Suri Mangiwa, a Visa and Immigration Expert at LetsMoveIndonesia who tells us all about it.

Firstly, what is the Investor KITAS and when was it introduced?

The Investor KITAS is a visa specifically designed for business investors in Indonesia, allowing them to live and manage their business within the country with relative ease.

Although the Investor KITAS has actually been in effect since 2011, based on Law No. 6/ 2011 and later edited again in 2018; it wasn’t until the rebranding in 2019 when significant changes were noted - making this KITAS type one of the most popular visas to possess in the country.

What are the advantages of picking an Investor KITAS over a Working KITAS? According to the subsequent BKPM amendments to the Presidential decree BKPM no.5/2019, Indonesia offers further benefits to investors residing in Indonesia. Prior to this regulation issuance, it was necessary for investors to apply for a Working KITAS (Index code 312), along with a working permit which costs US$1,200 (Rp17.3 million) per year, as a mandatory fund.

Consequently, due to this amendment, Working Permits are no longer necessary for Investor KITAS holders – reducing the visa outlay by US$100 (Rp1.4 million) per month/$1200 (Rp17.3 million) per year.

How much money do people generally save by picking an investor KITAS over a Working KITAS? If you are eligible for an Investor KITAS, you can save a small fortune. The Investor KITAS is available with twoterm lengths: one year and two years.

As an example, by picking the two-year Investor KITAS, you will save US$2,400 (Rp35 million) over the term because of the non-compulsory DPKK fund as well as yearly KITAS processing and associated costs. On average, our customers save approximately Rp40 million over the course of the two-year visa!

Who can apply for an Investor KITAS? Before an Investor KITAS can be obtained, the company’s authorised capital should exceed Rp10 billion and there should be a minimum of 25 percent of its authorised capital

paid up. For companies that were set up prior to 2009, lower capital investment is possible. Finally, an investor should first have a minimum value of Rp1 billion in personal shares invested in a PMA company and hold the title of either director or commissioner.

As an investor that holds no position in a PMA company, but with personal shares of over Rp1.125 billion, you will also be eligible to apply for an Investors KITAS. However, work is not permitted.

Can you work using an Investor KITAS? If you are an investor that is stated as a Director, you are allowed to work while holding an Investor KITAS. This is stipulated in Manpower regulation Permenaker No. 10/ 2018 in Article 10, Article 22, and Article 26 point C. If an investor is stated as a commissioner, you are not allowed to work – but you can still get the facility of maximum two-year stay permit. If you, as a commissioner, also want to be allowed to work, you will need to have minimum Rp10 billion share ownership of the company.

Is the Investor KITAS renewable or do you need to cancel it once the term is up?

Yes, it is renewable.

Is it possible to obtain an Investor KITAP? Yes, it is possible.

Can a company apply for more than one Investor KITAS? Yes, one company can apply for more than one Investor KITAS as long as the foreigner’s shares are stated in the Deed of Establishment of the Company and the shares are a minimum Rp1 billion.

Can the Investor KITAS support dependent visas?

The Investor KITAS can support dependents.

What is the process and how long does it take?

Since the recommendation letter from BKPM is no longer needed, now the Investor KITAS application has become quicker than it used to be. Now we can apply for a Telex (Visa Approval) directly on the immigration system.

A TELEX VITAS will be automatically sent to an Indonesian embassy abroad of your choice. We suggest you contact or check the Indonesian embassy of your chosen destination to ensure you are aware of the requirements to collect your visa and also check the processing time since there are often varying rules and regulations that may affect your Investor KITAS application. We would recommend using an agent to process your application in the collection country as it will speed up the collection to only one day.

After receiving your VITAS at your respective embassy, you will have 90 days to enter Indonesia. Once you’ve entered Indonesia, you need to convert your TELEX VITAS to Investor KITAS. This process will take approximately 10-14 working days. After you submit your passport to the immigration office, you will get a schedule for a biometric session, and then wait for the final steps of conversion. After the process, you will receive your New Investor KITAS which allows you to live and manage your company in Indonesia.

What documents do you need to process the Investor KITAS? The documents required include: 1. Investor’s passport with minimum 18 (eighteen) months validity for one-year KITAS application.

2. Company’s deed of establishment and its amendments (if any).

3. Ratification from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (MoLHR) of company sponsor / SK Kehakiman Pendirian Perusahaan dan Perubahannya (if any).

4. Tax Registration Number (NPWP) of company sponsor.

5. Business Domicile.

6. Business Licence.

7. Business Identification Number (NIB).

8. ID Card (KTP) and Tax ID (NPWP) of the Indonesian Director of the company sponsor (if needed).

9. Blank document with the company’s letterhead.

10. Bank account statement with a minimum balance US$1,500 (Rp22 million).

Please note that the duration granted is based on the applicant’s passport validity. With a minimum of 18 months’ validity, you will only be granted a one-year Investor KITAS, whereas if you have more than 30 months’ validity, you can obtain a two-year KITAS. How much does the Investor KITAS cost?

There are two options for the Investor KITAS, as previously mentioned. In Jakarta, our prices are Rp15 million for the one-year KITAS and Rp18 million for two-years. Most people opt for the two-year option as it provides security and increases overall saving over the term of the visa.

If someone has any questions or needs to know more, how can they contact you?

If you have any further questions, you can reach me at suri@letsmoveindonesia.com or call 021 300 297 27. If you are looking to process your next visa or need help with your relocation, company establishment or real estate needs, then contact LetsMoveIndonesia – Jakarta’s Most Trusted Agency via a call to 021 300 297 27 and email to info@letsmoveindonesia.com

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Venturesome Visa Vacations

BY SIMON PITCHFORTH

However, Jakarta has clearly started to express the ambition to transform itself into something that more greatly resembles its illustrious neighbour in recent years (as opposed to Beirut after a heavy shelling). The expanded busway system, the MRT, the forthcoming LRT, the attempt to actually install usable pavements, cleaner gas-powered bajajs, as well as online transportation and shopping all pointing to a brighter future for the Indonesian capital before it finally subsides in its entirety into Jakarta Bay. Singapore is a mercantile island though and its comparative banking wealth is at least partially propped up on the relative poverty of the surrounding nations, global financial malfeasance, and related shenanigans. Therefore, a pretty materialistic place when all’s said and done, a fact reflected in the slogan printed on a t-shirt that a passerby I saw was wearing, “saw it, wanted it, threw a tantrum, got it.”

I still had a couple of hours to kill before picking up my visa and so I made a beeline for the nearest 7-Eleven. I approached the fridge in search of liquid refreshment and…bingo! I had once again found something as yet unavailable in Jakarta’s mall-ocracy. It was called Amsterdam Navigator beer, it came in large cans and it was 8.4 percent strength. I purchased two cans of malty floor cleaner and headed off for a sit down in the park. After a pleasant hour, I attempted to relocate my visa agent’s office (the Navigator beer I had drunk was perhaps slightly misnamed in this regard).

I

recently had the pleasure of setting sail from SoekarnoHatta international airport on that most familiar of missions; the Singapore work visa (KITAS) run. Armed only with my passport and a few dollars with which to pay my visa agent and buy some duty-free falling down water at Changi Airport, I set off at some ungodly hour of the morning in order to catch the first flight of the day.

Upon landing, I steamed breathlessly into town and dropped off my passport, lest I should miss the Indonesian Embassy’s midday visa application deadline. Same day service visa processing is available before 11am (passport returned avec visa at 4pm) at Maju Travel in Furama (not Futurama) Plaza in Chinatown and will cost you SGD 120 (Rp1.2 million) via email visa@majutravel.com.

Last year, the actual visa fee payment was switched to Jakarta, prior to the visa run, so you’ll need less of the folding stuff in your wallet these days. Moreover, when you return to Jakarta, photos and fingerprints are now taken at the immigration line at the airport, so there’s no need to head to your local immigration office the following week. Onwards and upwards Indonesia! It’s always a pleasure to see pointless bureaucratic time-wasting being ruthlessly pruned.

The whole street scene in fact seemed like some vision of urban utopia to this long-time Jakarta resident.

Singapore hospitals, which is perhaps a somewhat less than resounding vote of confidence in the Indonesian health-care system.

I began to stroll up the iconic Orchard Road after dropping off my passport. It had been a while since I last visited the island state, which is little more than a sandbar in contrast with its huge neighbour. It was, therefore, time for a bit of compare and contrast.

Starting at the Dhobi Gaut end of Orchard Road, my first interesting find was a sex shop. Now I certainly can’t see one of those opening in Plaza Senayan anytime soon, especially in the current climate of the conservative resurgence. I decided to take a look inside, however, purely in the name of research you understand.

Jakarta’s shopping has improved enormously in recent years, however, so there isn’t the same pressing need as there used to be for Jakarta’s moneyed sophisticates to hop across the pond for a splurge. On the other hand, many of our elite masters still choose to make the short flight over to croak out their last in

All of the usual battery-powered companions were on sale, although, interestingly, there were no naughty DVD movies; the complete opposite of Jakarta in other words. When I spied the edible male gummy undies though, I knew it was time to beat a hasty retreat.

I headed out and continued my stroll. Ah, the simple pleasure of being able to walk along a sidewalk; so different from the Big Durian. A stroll in Jakarta could see you run over by a motorcycle, scalded by flying noodles or falling down a gaping hole in the ground. One can amble with ease down Singapore’s wide boulevards, however, just watch out for the anti-jaywalking Nazis.

In fact, the whole street scene seemed like some vision of urban utopia to this long-time Jakarta resident. It all runs like clockwork in Singapore, in marked contrast to the Big J, where a “lack of coordination,” is the familiar, ready-made newspaper quote supplied by the city administration.

If you can spare the time, however, then try and spread your visa run over a couple of days or even a weekend after a visa Friday or before a visa Monday. This will give you time to really explore some of Singapore’s delights. Singapore surely is, political considerations aside, undoubtedly one of the most pleasant and greenest cities on God’s fair earth. Closest to Chinatown and the visa agent mentioned earlier is the wonderful Fort Canning park. It’s not a large park yet it comprises a mini hill, atop which sits Sir Stamford Raffles’ house, some lovely and surprisingly quiet grounds, and some terrific views down onto Clarke Quay and beyond to Marina Bay Sands.

MBS itself is also a superb place to check out and a stroll around the adjacent and delightful Gardens by the Bay is also a must. Moreover, if you’re willing to shell out the money (SGD 28), then pop into the wonderful Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, the latter is truly impressive and contains the largest indoor waterfall in the world.

Other lesser-known delights that I have enjoyed during endless visa runs are the outstanding Southern Ridges walk, a ten-kilometre stroll through wonderfully varied and wellmaintained landscapes that runs between Mount Faber Park at HarbourFront and Kent Ridge Park via Henderson Waves, a fascinating raised platform trail and a canopy walk.

Undoubtedly one of Singapore’s hidden gems.

Another great nature ramble can be found in the centre of the island. Catch a bus to MacRitchie Park and enjoy a couple of hours perambulating around the sizeable MacRitchie Reservoir, which includes a treetop walk and dense forest trails that will make you feel like you’re a million miles away from the city centre. As a final suggestion, and for a bit of fun, check out the rather macabre Haw Paw Villa (aka Tiger Balm Gardens) which includes dioramas depicting ancient Chinese folktales – including the ten levels of hell in all of their gory glory. Definitely one of the strangest tourist attractions you’ll ever experience.

And last but not least, arrive at Changi Airport early enough before your flight home and you can relax in the new and quite amazing Jewel; 135,700 square metres of indoor gardens that include the quite extraordinary Rain Vortex. Singaporeans are hoping that Jewel will help them retain bragging rights as home to the world’s best airport. Happy visa running chaps!

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to throw parties, especially themed ones, with dress codes. It’s extremely well suited to throwing your own Gatsby themed party here; you just need to look the part.

The team at Lbrty can arrange catering, a DJ, and even performers to liven up your gathering – similar to Gatsby’s party that included dancers entertaining his guests!

The 1920s Way to Drinking Sexually

BY MIRELLA PANDJAITAN

W

hen a friend asks you to meet in the SCBD area, how do you determine the meeting point?

There are bars, lounges, restaurants, and even fitness centres - clearly, too many to choose from. Simplicity is something millennials are striving for in this new day and age. This has slowly impacted on those belonging to the generation before millennials. Perhaps it’s because of the craziness that stumbles out of nowhere and into our daily lives? This, personally, is a major factor.

INTERNATIONAL SKEWERS

Entering Lbrty is like travelling back in time; the design of the sofas, tables, open cupboards filled with booze, and yellow lighting used are inspired by art deco, reminiscent of the 1920s. The distinguishing features of the 1920s are simplicity with clean shapes, and often with a streamlined look of geometric ornaments that are robustly shaped and unusually varied; think of the Great Gatsby movie when Daisy Buchanen walks into Jay Gatsby’s party at his lavish mansion.

Blending touches of modernity in the decor is the creative use of the colour palette.

Then, add in a tranquil sensation as your favourite songs, for example “Gold Digger”

by Kanye West, get remixed into relaxing, eclectic jazz tunes. Lbrty absolutely brings a different atmosphere – making it all the more Instagrammable!

Living in Indonesia creates this habit of having a strong curiosity; eager to discover the latest and hottest spots to visit throughout the country. In Jakarta, you can see various upcoming spaces rumoured to be the new “it place.” Technically, if this new “it place” gathers mouth-watering food and (possibly) booze together, it will be swarmed by the masses of this stressedout city. But there has got to be something unique and simple...

GIN BY KAJA

Take Lbrty in this case. Pronounced as Li-ber-ty, like the Statue of Liberty in New York, this is one of Jakarta’s many up-andcoming “it places,” specially catering for cocktail enthusiasts. Cocktail drinking is usually associated with women because of the cocktails’ sweet flavours and cute decorations. But no, this is not a bar specifically for women. Instead, Lbrty is the kind of bar for anyone to explore their palettes. Lbrty’s cocktail menu offers two types: Skinny Cocktails that are relatively light and sweeter, and Legacy Cocktails that feature classic concoctions as well as the bar’s signature, stronger drinks made with high level craftsmanship and meticulous recipes. You are bound to notice different characteristics between the cocktails available in other bars and lounges in the city.

Situated in the SCBD area, a new entertainment hub called Elysee will be the new hotspot of bars, clubs, and restaurants in Jakarta. Elysee isn’t entirely prepared at the moment. Just head up to the second floor towards the outer area of the property and you’ll find a massive, dark glass door accentuated with gray and gold.

LYCHEE MATCHA

LBRTY Sunday-Saturday: 11am to 2am Address: Elysee Lot 21 SCBD, 2nd Floor, Senayan, South Jakarta Book your table to +628111524005 and follow Instagram @lbrtyjkt for updates.

In line with the urban communities’ life being unquestionably lively and invigorating during the 1920s, anyone who’s strong-willed and strives for comfort will be more than welcome at Lbrty. Because of this unique concept, customers are urged

Entering Lbrty is like travelling back in time; the design of the sofas, tables, open cupboards filled with booze, and yellow lighting used are inspired by art deco, reminiscent of the 1920s.

There are too many highly recommended cocktails to choose from, said Lbrty’s director of marketing, Hartoyo. You can go basic by ordering classic cocktails such as an Expresso Martini. But whilst you’re here, you really should decide to go adventurous; “Let’s try the Truffle, Lychee Matcha, PMT, Waterpanda, and Cocolongan.” I took a few sips of these cocktails, which pretty much tasted very refreshing. Most of them were sweet, except for the PMT and Cocolongan, yet one thing that’s certain is the balanced consistency of the alcoholic base spirits along with the flavourful fruity elements.

Lbrty isn’t hindered by a fixed set of cocktails on their menu – you can make your own! Customers are literally served anything that their mood fancies. Simply tell one of the gregarious bartenders whether you’d like something sweet, sour, tangy, or strong, then choose your base spirit (vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, etc). The bartender will whip up a drink according to your personal preferences, so be clear with what you want. In addition, Lbrty offers locally produced gin and vodka from the brand Kaja for those of you curious to try local tastes.

Any bars, in spite of their concepts, usually provide comforting snacks and even heavy meals, depending on the time of the day. Lbrty only serves skewers. There are 12 types of skewers from all around the globe that are unique and exotic on their own, ranging from various types of meat. You can devour a skewer from the Caribbean in one mouthful, then head over to the Mediterranean, then across to Southeast Asia. But why are only skewers accessible? Skewers are simple and easy to eat, hence complementing the cocktails as the main attraction. You wouldn’t want to aggressively take a bite on a steak during your meetings, would you?

Head mixologist at Lbrty, Richard Charles said, “Educating people on the art of cocktail making is not enough, since it isn’t the Indonesian culture. But I believe with constant evolution, people will become hungrier to know something new.”

Expect to not break your bank balance here as drinks are normally Rp110,000 nett, whereas customised drinks are worth Rp120,000 nett. Don’t be looking for buyone-get-one promo packages. Uniquely, you can order a cocktail to go starting from March 2020! It will be packaged in a bottle that serves from four to five glasses, making it cheaper than purchasing by glass.

Meanwhile, Lbrty has set out three days of the week with special events: join the Vanity Affair on Wednesdays, Swing Out Loud on Fridays or stop by for the Weekend Weekender to end a long week.

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Becoming one of the leading hotels supporting MICE needs in the Sentul City area, this hotel provides 15 meeting rooms that can accommodate from 15 to 300 people. The meeting rooms are located on the lobby and second floor, designed with large windows so that guests can see the beautiful views of Sentul City.

INDONESIA

Accor is Committed to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Accor has announced it will remove all singleuse plastic items from the guest experience in its hotels by the end of 2022 by joining the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative led by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the World Tourism Organisation, in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. This is a significant step forward for the global hospitality industry and for the group, which has been committed to sustainability for many years, to reduce its environmental impact and strengthen efforts to combat plastic pollution of the world’s oceans and other natural environments.

Welcoming over 120 million guests and serving more than 200 million meals each year, Accor takes its role as a responsible corporate citizen to heart, working within the framework of its sustainable development program for the past 25 years.

Single-use plastics are defined as disposable items that are used only once and then discarded. Examples include plastic straws, cotton buds, coffee stirrers, plastic cups, plastic bags, plastic water bottles, and many more. Relevant alternatives to plastic will be proposed for each specific item, considering Life Cycle Assessments to ensure better environmental performance.

“Our efforts do not stop here. We are an innovative group by nature and we continuously search for more areas where we can reduce our impact on the global environment while helping our local communities in their efforts to create a healthier, more sustainable future,” said Sébastien Bazin.

BOGOR

Traditionally Classic yet Modern at The Alana Hotel and Conference Centre Sentul City Welcome to The Alana Hotel and Conference Centre Sentul City, where traditional and classic styles meet modern design. Strategically located near the exit of the Sentul City toll gate, this hotel offers easy access to Jakarta and Bogor.

The hotel features 271 rooms, divided into three types; deluxe, suite, and presidential suite. Each room has a balcony with a choice of pool or a mountain view.

Furthermore, there are various facilities such as a spa, fitness centre, kid’s corner, bakery corner, and a sky lounge located on the top floor where guests can relax comfortably. Indulge in a variety of Indonesian, Western, and Japanese delicacies at Green Canyon Urban Dining on the lobby floor. It’s perfect for those who want to relax in the indoor or outdoor spaces for lunch and dinner.

"We hope that The Alana Hotel and Conference Centre Sentul City can be a top choice for tourists who are visiting the Sentul area," said General Manager of The Alana Hotel and Conference Centre Sentul City, Benny Irnaldy.

Various entertainment centres such as Taman Budaya, Jungle Land, Sentul Highland Golf Club, and Sentul International Convention Centre are only a few minutes’ drive from the hotel. In addition, the famous Ah Poong Market is only five minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Use the promo code BOOKDIRECT to get a 10 percent discount on sentul.alanahotels.com or dow nloa d A rchipelago Inter nationa l Membership Apps to unlock special stay rates.

Follow @thealanasentul on social media and share your moments with #thealanasentul.

JAKARTA

Premium Affordable Best Natural Results at Indo Dental Centre

One of Accor’s main purposes, besides finding alternatives to plastic and reducing environmental impacts, is to positively change common mindsets globally by adopting the 3R logic: reduce, reuse and recycle. The group’s headquarters will lead in implementing best practices and hotels will enhance their local initiatives and solutions to hotel guests.

Indo Dental Centre was established in 2001 by Dr Leonard Nelwan, Sp. Pros, FISID, FITI and Dr Tina Kojongian, Sp.KG, in Jakarta, with a commitment to provide high quality, comprehensive, and international standard dental services and to promote technological innovation, solutions, and services. Currently, Indo Dental Centre has more than 20 specialist doctors in accordance with its specialisations, who handle various simple to complex dental treatments and improvements.

Some of the available dental care and repair services include teeth cleaning/ scaling, dental spa, teeth whitening, smile makeover, teeth veneers, teeth alignment, panoramic dental imaging, pediatric dentistry (child dental care), dental implants, oral surgery, preventive dentistry (initial treatment affecting jaw and dental structures), periodontic treatment, orthodontic treatment, prosthodontic treatment, microscopic dentistry, and more. In addition, Indo Dental Centre also has laboratory services to support dental care and repairs.

Indo Dental Centre is relaunching its services to be more affordable for its customers, without reducing the quality of care, maintaining personal care, and prioritising innovation and technological equipment. Indo Dental Centre wants to be able to reach and care for more customers as well as to make dental health a lifestyle trend that produces a smile that is both beautiful and healthy.

Amid the beauty of dental trends, Indo Dental Centre always offers the “best natural results,” offering natural-looking results that can be personally adjusted for customers, taking account of the shape of the face, mouth shape, dental structure, and so on. Dental beauty and smiles can be achieved without having to change the shape and structure of the teeth, with services like dental scaling, dental spas, and teeth whitening, but if necessary, customers can change the structure of their teeth by smile makeover service, teeth veneers, teeth realignment, and so on.

North Jakarta branch: Jl. Pluit Selatan Raya, Ruko CBD Pluit B2, Jakarta Utara.

Phone: +622166672712 | South Jakarta branch: Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 97, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta. Phone: +622127513777

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Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel and Conference Centre provides various wedding packages at very affordable prices starting from Rp50 million++ for 300 guests. This package comes with an Asian buffet menu, including one choice of soup, five main courses, and three choices of desserts. It also includes a stall menu and one live cooking menu for 100 servings, soft drinks for 300 people, and free flow iced water.

JAKARTA

Make your Wedding Dreams Come True at Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel and Conference Centre Marriage is a once in a lifetime special moment that you will want to choose the best location for. If you’re looking for a venue that’s both outdoors and indoors to celebrate your wedding this year, Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel and Conference Centre is the answer.

This four-star luxury hotel is located in a very strategic spot on Jalan T.B. Simatupang, South Jakarta and has direct access to the Pasar Minggu toll gate. Besides its very strategic location,

Outside the menu, the hotel provides a room for a marriage covenant or blessing ceremony. Valet services are also available for cars. You also have the opportunity for food tasting for eight people and one time use of the room for technical meetings leading up to your event.

For more information, you can contact (021)78838777 or email to Simatupanginfo@AstonHotelsInternational.com. the hotel has large ballroom facilities with a capacity of up to 800 people and with ceilings of up to five metres high. This large ballroom has added value because it is located on the top floor of the building, the 26th floor, with a scenic view of the city.

For promo updates, you can follow the social media Instagram @astonsimatupang and Facebook at Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel and Conference Centre.

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Rest, Sleep, Eat, and Repeat in Silence

BY ANITA SUREWICZ

B

ali is replete with cookie-cutter wellness retreats. And while this may be sufficient for those looking to take in a bit of sun, feast on vegetarian cuisine, and sneak in a massage or two, most don’t make for a terribly in-depth experience.

Bali Silent Retreat is a bird of another feather.

Built on the site of Pura Dalem, a former ashram and temple, within the UNESCOprotected area of Jatiluwih, the retreat is a peaceful sanctuary for non-denominational contemplation and green living.

From the retreat’s inception in 2013, Patricia’s vision has always embodied the motto, “Grow it organically. Cook it fresh.” The gardento-table philosophy at the retreat, however, is about much more than simply not using pesticides – it also means no commercial fertilizers and pesticides. In addition, the retreat embraces sustainable farming that involves resurrecting dead clay soil and planting what is referred to as “SSSSS”, or super strong self-sustaining seedlings that self propagate.

“The most significant aspects of the Bali Silent Retreat include the profound peace and silence, and the device-free nature of the area,” says Patricia Miklautsch, the retreat’s co-founder. “In addition, there is no guru and no religion here, allowing people to find their own spiritual insights in their own way and in their own time.”

The retreat’s kitchen uses the produce from its jungle gardens and local farms to prepare three organic, 90 percent vegan (the only exception being free-range duck eggs) buffets per day, and an all-day grazing table with fruit, cookies, and herbal teas. Other than the freshly baked sourdough bread, all of the food is also gluten-free. Some of the retreat’s mouth-watering treats include homemade coconut yogurt, eggplant chips with baba ghanoush dip, young papaya salad with kaffir lime dressing, and beetroot and turmeric sorbet slice.

Bali Silent Retreat offers its guests a safe and comfortable space for spiritual and emotional expansion. Guests are welcome to follow the retreat’s motto, “rest, sleep, eat, and repeat,” as long as they do so in silence, or explore the area’s lush surroundings. Follow a jungle path to the river, or wander through the garden to learn about a variety of local medicinal plants – these are often used as ingredients in the fresh juices served at meal times. Check out the retreat’s library before lying down on one of the star gazing beds to admire the celestial display above.

Those looking for silent contemplation of a different kind can try water meditation using water from the holy spring at a nearby family temple or meander through the meditation labyrinth. “Our labyrinth embodies a very powerful ancient practice,” says Patricia.

“Each time you make a 180-degree turn in the labyrinth, your awareness also shifts from the right to the left brain or vice versa.

This, in turn, can create a receptive state of consciousness.”

“The guests are encouraged to remain mindful while savouring each bite of this nourishing food,” says Patricia. “Bringing an element of awareness to your dining experience can make you reconnect to what your body really needs, as well as appreciate the retreat’s stunning location overlooking verdant rice fields and the sacred Mount Batu Karu.”

Each time you make a 180-degree turn in the labyrinth, your awareness also shifts from the right to the left brain or vice versa. This, in turn, can create a receptive state of consciousness.

While a lot of the work at the retreat is done on a personal level, the eco-sanctuary offers a host of programs to help spiritual-seekers along their journey of self-discovery. These include daily morning and afternoon yoga, along with meditation sessions in the retreat’s open-air bale or octagonal tent. There is also a schedule of weekly events such as talks about Balinese culture and the philosophy behind Bali Silent Retreat’s food. “Every new and full moon, guests can participate in an Agnihotra healing fire ceremony,” says Patricia. “In addition to these programs, we also have bamboo gamelan playing in the History House area in the mornings when guests gather to go to the nearby hot springs and at sunset.”

More than just a space for restful contemplation, Bali Silent Retreat lets its guests switch off from today’s digitalised lifestyle. The retreat is completely Wi-Fi free, and its power outlets are limited to the communal lounge and office areas. But the off-the-grid experience does not stop there.

“All our electricity comes from solar panels.

We reuse, recycle, and repurpose as much as possible. We have a policy that highlights on garbage in and garbage out, which means that guests who bring non-recyclable garbage with them have to take it away, preferably to their home country,” says Patricia.

Bali Silent Retreat has been nourishing the bodies and souls of its guests for the past six years. And it is Patricia’s hope that the ecosanctuary will keep providing its guests with the space to breathe and simply be for years to come. “There seems to be special energy in this land. Every week, we observe people heal, awaken, and open their hearts to a new reality which is specific just to them and possibly nearly impossible to describe. This is Bali Silent Retreat's purpose. This and that the people who are transformed here share their new way of looking at life - for a better planet,” says Patricia.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 257 | 11 – 24 March 2020

JAKARTA Exhibition

World Blockchain Summit - Jakarta 2020 18-19 March 2020

SUN International Education Expo 15 March 2020

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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.

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BNI JAVA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2020

Creating Music in a Fast-Changing World

BY ANASTASIA KATHLEEN

Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival 2020 is back with the tagline “Redeem Yourself Through Music.” Held in JIExpo Kemayoran between February 28 and March 1, the venue was filled with a whole host of international visitors.

Various artists also came from around the world to perform and entertain all the Java Jazz goers. On the second day of the festival, I got the chance to interview three incredible musicians: Rebecca Reijman, a singer who combines RnB, jazz, pop and rock into her songs; Jaz, a Brunei-born singer; and a modern city pop band from London called PREP. Each musician interviewed has a different background and started hitting the music industry in a different generation. Rebecca has been into music since she was a kid; her first album “Kata Hati” was released in 2007. Recently, this Javanese-SurinameseDutch singer released a new single called “Clouds” with a unique, jazz-inspired music arrangement, bringing fresh colours into the Indonesian style.

Jaz, on the other hand, is a young Brunei-born singer who has decided to stay in Indonesia.

Receiving the SCTV award for “The Most Popular Newcomer in 2017,” Jaz has topped the charts for online streaming ever since his first solo debut in 2016 titled “Dari Mata.”

PREP is a modern city pop band consisting of four members, Tom Havelock on vocals, Llywelyn Ap Myrddin playing keys, Dan Radclyffe strumming the guitar, and Guillaume Jambel taking the drums. This indie-pop band from London brings vibrant

chords; all four of them came from different backgrounds within music. Comprising a hip-hop producer, classical composer, a house DJ, and a songwriter, PREP has managed to get millions of views on YouTube for their tracks including “Who’s Got You Singing Again,” “Cheapest Flight,” “Cold Fire,” and many more since 2015.

With approximately 40,000 tracks being added to Spotify daily, it can be very overwhelming if you try to stay up to date, and it will be impossible to listen to every single song on there. The total catalogue adds up to about 2,000 hours of music each day if the duration of a song were about three minutes. There are thousands of tracks getting added each year too.

It grabbed my attention that there are so many artists and creators in the music industry these days. According to Daniel Ek, a founder of Spotify on Music Business Worldwide, creators who engage on the platform have been increasing since early 2019, growing to over 3.9 million. Is it hard to create music in a fast-changing world? I decided to ask Rebecca, Jaz, and PREP about their thoughts on this as artists.

Rebecca thinks it is. “Well if you’re going to compare your music to other people, there are about 50,000 new songs on Spotify everyday.

If you are going to compare music to anybody else’s, you feel like you are left behind.

“My first two albums were way before YouTube and Spotify, I am only 33 and it was already a different era back then. I did make a song called “Time Flies,” which is a song about spending so much time online. It

does inspire me as well as it does influence me. But I don’t think it’s hard to keep track.

Unless you want to follow the other 50,000 on Spotify – just do your own thing and focus on yourself,” she commented.

Meanwhile, PREP’s Tom claimed the band doesn’t fuss about it too much “or we’d go crazy. We are also quite lucky that we got a sound that we are really sure about.” PREP’s Guillaume added that the band is influenced by a lot of different artists, both the old and the new. Jaz also agrees to that; “we are going back to the oldies nowadays.”

Tom continued by saying that “I have been in bands before where you have to make a record, and six months down the line, you hear some new album by someone and you are like, oh my God, what we are doing? Is this wrong?

Change it and be like this! But with PREP, we've got our thing, we’re not concerned I think, we just keep doing our stuff. I mean, we are still making our first album; we are quite slow, we like to take our time.”

Surely, these three artists have their own way of creating a unique style in producing music.

Rebecca was born in a mixed culture family, meaning that she can speak Dutch, English, and Indonesian while also incorporating all three languages in her songs.

So has being raised in a mixed-culture family affected how they make music? “Probably; it grows you as a person so it automatically grows you as a human being I believe, in terms of culture, intonations, mimicking vocals, and accent – both cultures are good to know,” said Rebecca.

As for Jaz who was born and raised in Brunei, he insists on using Indonesian in all of his songs. He doesn’t consider much cultural difference between Indonesia and Brunei when it comes to his music because back in Brunei people also listen to a lot of Indonesian songs.

PREP, on the other hand, have songs which feature a lot of artists from different countries. Their song “Cold Fire” features Korean pop singer known as DEAN, and “Don’t Look Back” features a verse from Monsta X’s Shownu as well as backing vocals and guitar from Se So Neon’s So!YoON! They love working with other artists from different backgrounds and countries, since they’re either big fans of them or big fans of the band.

“So there is always a kind of interest in each other. Normally, it's been a mixture. Someone sings what we already have written or else they come and just do their thing. We’re up for both, mixing different types and vibes in the making of a song. With DEAN, we sent a track to him and sang a little bit of freestyle and adlibs. Then we got it back, turning it into amazing music,” reminisced the band altogether.

The creativity of musicians and artists can’t be limited when they’re producing their work. Thousands of tracks are daily added to playlists on services, for example Spotify, bringing pressure to the music industry.

However, mixing either cultural values or collaborating with other artists from different backgrounds can be the key to creating unique songs that people will love.

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