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Staying healthy. How to cope with COVID-19? Can I still see my doctor? Health certificates?
GOOD PRACTICE is open as usual. We provide house calls and we also provide COVID-19 testing (we can also come to your house for testing). HEALTH CERTIFICATES can also be provided by GOOD PRACTICE.
A lot of information is available on COVID-19. For those of us who are living in Jakarta or elsewhere in Indonesia it is important to stay as healthy as possible. GOOD PRACTICE also sends out regular reliable information on COVID-19 to patients and potential patients. Send us an email if you want to be included in our mailing list.
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Best of all is that you now can have a consultation with anyone of our medical team from whatever location. We have introduced TELECONSULTATIONS. Via an app, GP Now, you can connect with us directly.
Are your vaccinations still up to date? Did you get a FLU vaccination? How are your other conditions controlled? If you are suffering from hypertension or diabetes for instance, you have to make sure those conditions are managed well. Please make sure you have your regular check-ups and that your supply of medication is sufficient. You can even consider an immune boost, which we can also provide at GOOD PRACTICE.
Just send GOOD PRACTICE a simple email to info@goodpractice. co.id and we will send you the link. Basically you let us know what time you would like to consult a doctor and we will appear on line at the desired time. If any medication needs to be provided, we will arrange this to be sent out to you.
Identify a clinic that you can turn to with your concerns. A clinic that can advise you about your symptoms. Now it is especially important that the communication between your good self and a trusted medical practitioner is well understood.
GOOD PRACTICE can help you with all the above questions! We will support you to stay healthy. We will provide you information about COVID-19. GOOD PRACTICE now also provides you with direct contact with our medical practitioners from any location in this world!
So what to do if you have any symptoms? Talk to a trusted medical practitioner. Also if you consider that you need COVID-19 testing, you should talk to a medical practitioner. Please note that we offer both PCR swabs and Rapid COVID-19 tests.
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FOUNDER AND GENERAL MANAGER OF KOI
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five years later. The third one opened in TB Simatupang in 2018. The newest KOI will be in the prestigious area of Mega Kuningan, which was originally ready to open for the public on April 15, but the lockdown has delayed the opening. Hopefully, we will be allowed to serve you again in June.
s a young Belgian man, Alain Cornil had to make a decision. He eventually chose to pack up his bags and headed over to a developing country – Indonesia – in 1987. Since then, Alain hasn’t been back to Belgium and has embraced a new life in Jakarta, even becoming an Indonesian citizen. Indonesia Expat had a lovely chat with Alain in which he shared his major career change and his love of this country.
How would you describe KOI? KOI is a relaxed place where people can hang out from morning to evening. Our menu offers a large variety of European brasserie dishes as well as some of Indonesia's favourite cuisines with local ingredients. All of these are served in a décor using only local furniture made mainly out of recycled teak wood.
Please state your nationality and the number of years you’ve stayed in Indonesia. I was born and raised in Brussels, Belgium until I came to Jakarta in 1987 to work in the construction industry. Not long after that, I started a new career in the restaurant business, running KOI restaurant, and also taking care of the kitchen supply for some well-known restaurants in Jakarta, like Loewy and Cork & Screw at Pacific Place and Plaza Indonesia. Answering your question; originally, I was Belgian, but then I changed my nationality four years ago to become Indonesian.
With the coronavirus outbreak in Indonesia, how has KOI maintained operations at the moment? Would you consider following these new adjustments when all economic sectors are allowed to fully operate again? Basically, we maintained operations by providing take-away and delivery services only. Unfortunately, because of this particular situation, we have to take a few necessary actions regarding our staff. Some have had to take unpaid leave. We’ve also had to apply stricter rules and guidelines for our staff, such as all of our staff must now wear masks and kitchen staff have to work with gloves.
Alain, please tell us about yourself. I lived in Belgium until 1987 when I finally moved to Indonesia, and I have been in Indonesia since then. I’m a civil engineer by background and had been working in the construction industry for 11 years until the financial crisis hit us in 1997. At that time, my sub-contracting business stopped and that’s when we changed the KOI concept into combining a restaurant and local furniture. What brought you to Indonesia? At that time, all young Belgian men had two choices – you have to do one year of compulsory military service or have the possibility to work in a developing country for two years. The plan was to stay in Indonesia for just two years and then go back to Belgium. Obviously, the plan changed. Has anything surprised you since you first moved to Indonesia? And what have you grown to love? I fell in love with the people. Their kindness and smiles are just amazing! And to me, positive vibes like that are so contagious. There’s no better way to start the day than being greeted by lots of smiles. What have you become accustomed to since living in Indonesia? Coming from a European country to this paradise, I think I’ve had to make
There’s no better way to start the day than being greeted by lots of smiles. various adjustments in life, which is very understandable and necessary. Jakarta is still a mystery for me, and the most difficult part was to get accustomed to its traffic. Most of my schedule is greatly influenced by the traffic situation and I try to avoid being on the road during rush hours. What are you busy with these days? Since last year, we were already busy with a grand plan to open our new restaurant in the golden area of Mega Kuningan. The original opening date was April 15 this year, but the unfortunate pandemic situation has changed
that. Now, we have been waiting for more than one month to see the end of the lockdown. We’ll open as soon as the government makes an official announcement on this current situation. As someone who’s been in the food and beverage industry for quite some time, what are your thoughts of it in Indonesia? The food and beverage industry has evolved so much in the last 20 years both in choices that are available and the quality. I believe the business has become extremely competitive which is great for customers but makes our business very challenging. Being the owner of KOI, this restaurant is already visited and enjoyed by many people in Kemang and Mahakam, Blok M. Is another one opening in Jakarta soon? The first KOI opened more than 20 years ago in Jalan Mahakam, followed by KOI Kemang
How will KOI ensure customers’ safety and comfort even when Indonesia has been declared free of the coronavirus? What matters the most for me and us in KOI is the safety of all, including the guests. In addition to the strict staff procedures, we will ensure that the tables are arranged in such a way as to meet the qualifications set by the government regarding safe distancing to prevent contamination between guests. All tables and menus will be sanitised after use, and we will follow any requirements from the government if they require us to take additional measures. What are the three things that interest you the most in life? Good food, sports, and travel for pleasure. Mention three activities you’d love to do in Indonesia or anywhere in the world once this pandemic is over. Having a long-overdue haircut, go on a long diving trip in Indonesia, and go back to Australia to watch the Australian Tennis Open.
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Ride off The Beaten Trails of Magical Flores BY ERIC BUVELOT
Frenchman Olivier Fargeix is the adventuring type. Never in his whole life has he sat behind a desk. He’s travelled the world on almost every possible means of transportation for over 35 years. Not too keen on school studies, he dreamed of distant wildernesses, with an initial dream of a military career; things changed with one encounter that changed his fortune.
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ndeed, a friend enticed him to do something rather unusual and very exciting for the first time: touring Africa on a bicycle, starting from Zaire. This changed his life and fate forever. Now residing on Flores, aged 54, Olivier Fargeix is a proud family man, father of a little girl, and he’s partly slowed down his adventurous lifestyle. In 2008, along with a few friends he built an eco-lodge called 4 Pohon, between Riung and Pota. It’s a small place, completely selfsufficient in terms of electricity and clean water and designed to welcome people of his kind - the die-hards who have a serious thing for hitting the road no matter what, staring far away at the sunrise on a never-ending road. After his African adventures and around six years of sailing on a boat from Europe to South America, where he lived for some time in Brazil, it was only during the 90s that he finally discovered the country that led him to settle a little, Indonesia. He didn’t come to the beloved archipelago to laze around at a comfy seaside resort like the ones in Kuta, Bali. He went cross Borneo from Indonesia to Malaysia on a bicycle again – an exploit he repeated later around Nias Island. Bicycles, ships, cars, buses, motorcycles, you name it; Olivier Fargeix will embark on any trip, as long as it is not for the fainthearted. He’s become an accomplished biker since he moved to Indonesia and has travelled extensively in no less than 23 Indonesian provinces on a motorcycle. “I think I rode about 250,000 kilometres on a two-wheeler around the country,” he said with true
modesty. This is in comparison to his previous 20,000 nautical miles he’s sailed during his South American endeavour. This part of the world inspired him, for the first time, to settle down in a place where he could share his passion for travels and adventures with friends; a vast place with no fences around. This was impossible to do in Brazil, you have to live armed 24/7 because of the high crime rate and the consequent need to protect yourself and your belongings. So he decided to do it in Flores. “I found it in Flores; freedom exists here. We have built our eco-lodge on a huge plot of land with no fence just like in my dreams,” he explained. Flores is a place that has slowly but surely become the meeting point of many bike adventurers of the archipelago. Indeed, 4 Pohon is now on the road map. For two years in a row, famous Indonesian biker club RoFA (Ring of Fire Adventure) has dropped by to shoot footage for their Kompas TV show, “Return to the East.” 4 Pohon can accommodate about 50 bikers while also offering camping on the premises. Local Bank BRI staff also come every year to camp. Around 200 people invade the site, turning it into a vast gathering of nature lovers united at night around a huge bonfire. For the rest of the year, 4 Pohon is a quieter, 12-bed resort where foreign and local bikers love to come to share their passion for riding the beautiful trails of the island. “Flores is like my garden. I can guide anybody for a ride around the island. My place is not exactly like a hotel, this is a place where we share the same lifestyle, the rider lifestyle,”
A trip is something to live together, not something to buy from a catalogue. he explained. On-site, there are two Honda XR250, one Suzuki DR200, and one Kawasaki KLX150 to suit different levels of off-road riding without much difficulty. “Sometimes, I have people coming with their own high-performance motorcycles, equipped with road-book. I mark the destination on their GPS and let them go fast first. Most of the time, people come here to enjoy the ride altogether, not to go full speed MotoGP style,” he added with a laugh. The main purpose of these tours is mostly to discover the beautiful scenery of Flores. Not to forget the people – Olivier has developed
many friendships with the locals and always offers the guests to drop by here and there in remote villages. “When we go riding for several days, sometimes we have to camp near villages. This way, we can borrow from the villagers what’s necessary to cook for example,” explained this hotelier-biker. As a guide, he can also bring you to unknown places, completely off the beaten track. “I know plenty of hidden waterfalls, but I won’t disclose their location here. It’s my secret. I know rivers, canyons, caves, hills, volcanoes, and bays. Flores is not only Labuan Bajo, Ende, or Maumere, the Kelimutu three crater lakes or the Komodo dragons! To give you an idea, I bring my guests to the top of the active volcano, Mount Ya, where nobody ever goes except to plant a flag every once a year for the national day!” he explained. According to him, the word adventure today has lost its meaning to become a tourism marketing strategy for holiday-makers. Biker tours have become more and more like organised rallies and less like real trips. It’s just a tourism business, he bemoans. “Sometimes, we just go according to our feelings. We don’t have to reach an accommodation where to sleep at night, with pre-paid booked bedrooms and breakfasts. We have our tents, so we are free. A trip is something to live together, not something to buy from a catalogue,” he concluded. Ladies and gentlemen, start your engine! The magic and mysterious trails of Flores await you with the most sincere and humble hotelier biker as a guide. www.floresles4arbres.com/en
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Modern Herbal Medicine in Indonesia BY DINI PUTRI SARASWATI
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erbal medicine has greatly increased in popularity, due in large part to growing consumer interest in wellness. It is natural and organic as is made from plant-derived substances, without including any animal substances. The plants used for herbal medicine, such as plant leaves, roots, seeds, bark, and even flowers, have been extensively studied to meet safety and quality standards. Archaeological evidence indicates that the utilisation of medicinal plants dates back to the Paleolithic age, or roughly 60,000 years ago. In addition, some ancient cultures detailed about plants and their clinical uses in books called herbals. Today, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that around 80 percent of the population in Africa and Asia rely on herbal medicine for their primary health care. The National Agency of Drug and Food Control of the Republic of Indonesia has classified herbal medicine into three sections. The first one is jamu, which has not been involved in any clinical trials, but the efficacy has still been trusted for years. Then, there is standardised herbal medicine, which has been involved in only pre-clinical trials. Meanwhile, phytopharmica is more complex as it has not only been involved in extensive pre-clinical trials, but also clinical trials. Based on research performed by the Ministry of Health of Indonesia, jamu is one of the most popular herbal medicines in the country. In 2010, almost half of the population in Indonesia aged 45 and above consumed jamu. Around five percent of the consumers drank jamu daily while the rest only drank it once
of sickness, especially during this pandemic. They even mislead about the efficacy of jamu as the main remedy for COVID-19. In fact, jamu can only prevent illness,” she emphasised.
in a while. There are many forms of jamu too, but the most favoured one is the liquid jamu which is used by as many as 55.16 percent of people. The other forms are powdered jamu used by 43.99 percent of people, brewed jamu which is consumed by 20.43 percent of people, and the least favourite form is fabricated jamu in pills, tablets, or capsules which only 11.58 percent of people use. Usually, jamu is sold by female street hawkers wearing kebaya, or Indonesian traditional clothes, carrying a bamboo basket filled with bottles of jamu on their backs. The taste of jamu is mostly bitter, but some are sweet too, if they have honey or palm sugar added. It’s best served chilled to give it a touch of freshness. Ima, 48, is a housewife who told me that she consumes jamu on a daily basis to help maintain her health. She likes to make her own jamu for her family although sometimes she’ll also buy from street hawkers. Her husband who has suffered from chronic kidney disease also consumes jamu aside from the prescribed medicine to boost his recovery. “My husband thinks that jamu is his natural remedy as he feels a lot better after consuming it,” she added.
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In terms of ingredients, Ima only uses roots and spices which can be easily found in the traditional market, such as turmeric, ginger, tamarind, curcuma, galangal, clove, and cinnamon. She sometimes adds herbal leaves too, for example, dried sambiloto, fennel leaf, and nutmeg leaf for colour and flavour. “My favourite jamu is the one which tastes bitter, usually dark-coloured. I believe that bitter is better,” she said.
Some people may think that jamu can cure all kinds of sickness, especially during this pandemic. They even mislead about the efficacy of jamu as the main remedy for COVID-19. In fact, jamu can only prevent illness. MUTIARA LATHIFAH AL-ADAWIYAH
The Efficacy of Jamu In order to get more information about this traditional medicine, I spoke to an expert in herbalism, Mutiara Lathifah Al-Adawiyah, A.Md. Batra. According to Mutiara, jamu is actually one of the preventative measures in disease treatment because it can boost our metabolism and immune system. “Some people may think that jamu can cure all kinds
Although herbal medicine like jamu contains active ingredients made from plant parts, it does not always mean that it is safe to be consumed regularly. Mutiara revealed that it needs a thorough consideration from a doctor or pharmacist, especially when it comes to a patient with severe digestive problems. “Some people may not be able to handle the side effects of those herbs. Therefore, they need to control their jamu intake and ingredients,” she said. However, if there are no symptoms of allergic reactions to jamu, she suggested consuming at least once or twice a day on a full stomach. “At first, you may experience discomfort to your stomach. Don’t worry, it’s the detoxification process from your body and it is normal. You will feel fresh and more energetic afterwards,” Mutiara asserted. Get the Best Out of Jamu Products There are a lot of jamu products out there and it’s worth noting that not all of those products are safe. There are many reported cases of unknown herbal poisonings which lead to a fatal outcome. Responding to this situation, Mutiara highlighted that basically, jamu is safe to be consumed as long as it doesn’t contain any synthetic drugs. Therefore, we need to be aware of any jamu product which claims to cure all kinds of disease. “Before you buy instant jamu products, read the label first. Examine whether the product is National Agency of Drug and Food Control approved or not. Next, see if it contains any harmful ingredients and check its expiration date,” she advised. It’s also essential to store the product in a dry place and out of direct sunlight to avoid chemical reaction in the products. More importantly, purchase any jamu product from trusted shops only. “If you don’t want to risk any adverse effect of jamu, it’s better to make your own at home. It’s simple and tasty,” she added. There are no special rules for how to make it. Mutiara said that the key is to pick fresh as well as good quality spices and rinse them well before cooking. In terms of cookware, she recommended using a stainless pan rather than an aluminium pan because the heavy metal of the aluminium cookware can be absorbed into the spices. It may deplete the efficacy of the spices and becomes toxic to the herbal beverage instead. Furthermore, Mutiara explained that there are no specific rules for the recipe. “You may add your favourite spices and other ingredients. If it’s too bitter, you can also add palm sugar or honey. Even orange or lemon juice can also be added if you like it a bit sour,” she said.
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What’s This “New Normal” About? BY ANDY BARSKI (SEVEN STONES INDONESIA)
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he world has changed. Our perceptions and priorities have shifted. We seem to have tuned in to a bizarre reality TV show floating between The Simpsons reruns and their seemingly prophetic clues to future events and CNN, which is adjusting our mindsets to accept fear and social distancing, lockdowns, and facemasks along with testing vaccines, conspiracies, and hidden agendas.
McKinsey & Company published a report back in 2009, after the Global Financial Crisis of 2007/2008, which said, “the business landscape has changed fundamentally; tomorrow’s environment will be different, but no less rich in possibilities for those who are prepared.” That could have been written yesterday. The message is clear – be prepared.
Is this the “new normal” so many people are talking about? Let me go on the record here to say I'm tired of people saying the phrase “new normal”. Forbes recently commented on this, saying, “it’s simply a paradox. If something is new, can it really be considered totally normal? And can normal things be brand new? Perhaps more fundamentally, the phrase assumes there’s such a thing as normal in the first place - a sort of blanket status quo: parameters outside of which everything is a bit strange.” It’s hard to know who or what to believe anymore. Everyone’s an expert on something on Facebook. Those who present their own version of facts are banned on YouTube. Asking questions makes you a conspiracy theorist. Or stupid. Or both. So stay at home people! The sky is falling! It feels like the Twilight Zone. But one thing does seem to be clear in all this muddy confusion – the global economy as we once knew it has come to a screeching halt and many observers are suggesting the fallout is likely to be more devastating to more people than any pandemic could ever be. Jobs have been lost and businesses have closed around the world. Cities are shut down. Supply chains are breaking, food isn't being put on tables, people are starving, bills are going unpaid, debt is increasing, stress is mounting, communities are suffering, racial divides are growing, and domestic abuse and suicides are through the roof. At least the shelves are full of toilet paper again, though. Is this what we have to look forward to in a “new normal?” It doesn’t have to be.
Petitenget, and Seminyak; “Bali Stay Safe” focuses on sanitising orphanages and schools; “Crisis Kitchen Bali,” “Bali C19 Solidarity,” “Solemen,” and “Scholars of Sustenance” are all giving back to local communities and helping those who need it most. You can find links to each of these organisations are at the bottom of this article.
That’s why Seven Stones Indonesia is focused on growing our commitment to a more environmentally friendly way of living and working for our people, our clients, our partners, and our community. That's why we're supporting initiatives to create and manage businesses that can grow profitably in a “new normal.”
Could greater social awareness, love, and care be the “new normal”? Could our perceptions change and our society be restructured to benefit people and the planet we live on? These are all hypothetical questions, of course, and we're not suggesting we know what all of the answers will be, but we do follow trends and we do keep our eyes and ears open.
The good news is, we are not alone.
people, to protect our climate, and to protect our environment in ways that generate jobs, secure livelihoods, and build resilience across every community.” The Green Finance Platform ran an article on how industries in Asia are trying to cope with the seismic shift away from what is being labelled “non-essential businesses” and the disruption to their operations and supply chains. It suggests, “Opportunities related to the development of new low-carbon products and services and improving resource efficiency are the most commonly cited opportunities identified by companies in the region, along with other tangible benefits such as costsaving and improving brand reputation.” Seven Stones Indonesia This is where we can help.
And we care. Tri Hita Karana Groups of like-minded souls, especially in Bali where we’re based, have stepped up to the plate. The BGreener Community, for example, is a group of mindful, communityoriented professionals and business owners in Indonesia who believe tourism can have a positive impact on guests, local communities and the environment. They regularly meet to develop ways to support each other, solve problems, and make a positive environmental and social impact. They’ve just released something called “The Bali Pledge”, a sustainable initiative aimed at raising awareness to preserve Bali’s culture, land, and customs, and, as such, are in line with the concept of Tri Hita Karana, which means three reasons for prosperity and wellbeing. It's about finding balance. The three aspects to Tri Hita Karana are: 1. Harmony among people 2. Harmony with nature and the environment 3. Harmony with God It's a philosophy and tradition with significant meaning in Bali, where the idea of balance and harmony can be seen in the island’s culture and traditions. Could Tri Hita Karana be our “new normal?” Everywhere? Changing Perceptions There are other initiatives dedicated to supporting those in need and the less fortunate in Bali. “Give Them A Future” has projects in and around Kintamani; “Project Nasi” supports families in need in Legian,
Prioritising the Environment According to a recent article published by the BBC, “more than 200 top UK firms and investors are calling on the government to deliver a COVID-19 recovery plan that prioritises the environment.” In effect, it’s using the current crisis as “a springboard to propel a green economy.” The Asia Times reports that this global crisis “has exposed the unsustainability of prevailing economic and environmental conditions and the frailty of the carbon-based energy business when demand suddenly falls away. It has illuminated and deepened chasms of inequality across regions, countries, and communities. It has made clear that we cannot sustain thriving economies without our health, our safety, and our security. It has revealed heightened vulnerability spurred by human encroachment on natural ecosystems.” Smart Solutions A global, eco-conscious momentum seems to be gathering at a pace in line with the pandemic itself. The Asia Times goes on to suggest we have important choices to make. “It is imperative to ensure that recovery resources are directed to smart, forward-looking solutions," it says. "We must shift the flow of capital to protect
Seven Stones Indonesia provides progressive, smart, collaborative, relevant investment and business solutions. We help our clients, partners, employees, and community create a better world. We focus on what matters most to them today and we futureproof them by working together to help make doing business in Indonesia and beyond more efficient and more effective. If you’d like more information or would like to sit down with us to discuss how we can help you succeed in these interesting times, we’d love to hear from you.
Email: hello@sevenstonesindonesia.com Websites to visit: www.sevenstonesindonesia.com www.givethemafuture.com www.bgreener.org www.gofundme.com/f/project-nasi-balicovid19 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-crisis-kitchenfeeding-bali-through-covid19 www.balisolidarity.org www.solemen.org www.scholarsofsustenance.org Sources: Forbes, Gapura Bali, McKinsey & Company, BBC, Asia Times, Green Finance Platform, The Jakarta Post
Back to Reality in the New Normal Have you ever imagined what our daily lives will be like after the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) end? Understandably, many of us are worried about the looming risks of returning to normalcy post-PSBB, especially when going about our activities in public places where we have no control over various things, such as regulating people density, maintaining cleanliness, etc. The wait for drugs and vaccines for COVID-19 has added to our anxieties as we approach the “new normal” amid the ongoing pandemic and persistently high infection rates. Justifiably, the rationale to end PSBB is to bring the economy back, which dominates anxieties and fears more than the virus itself. Anticipating the end of PSBB, the government issued a New Normal Guide on Monday 25th of May 2020. Thus the public is expected to follow a set of health protocols as laid out in the guide when conducting day-to-day activities outside of their homes and adapt to the ongoing pandemic situation. The guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health are the government’s attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19 post-PSBB, especially in the work environments and public places. While the New Normal Guide has only just been issued, procedures such as using masks, frequently washing hands with soap or hand sanitisers, and keeping a safe distance, have actually been implemented to the work environment during PSBB, especially in essential sectors that were allowed to remain operational by the government, such as the health, food, energy, communication, finance and banking, logistics and strategic industries sectors. To anticipate working back in offices, maintaining a clean working environment and personal hygiene are essential. So are using personal protective equipment like masks, gloves, and glasses. But clean air is often neglected, considering that transmission of the virus occurs mostly via air indoors. In order to return to work in the office after PSBB ends, we need to understand the risks involved and bad habits that we need to address. Some major risks include: • Avoiding to use a mask because it restricts intelligible communication and respiration/breathing freely. • Poor air quality in a room due to lack of poor ventilation and air circulation. • Using shared office equipment, such as telephones, fax machines, photocopiers, and surfaces that we frequently come into contact with such as door handles, keyboards, toilet flush, elevator buttons, sink taps, etc. • Working in offices with tight spaces and narrow clearances that make it difficult to keep a safe distance. • Being in a room with an infected person, whether with or without symptoms. • Being in a crowded public place while keeping a safe distance is not possible. • Being in a small space without air circulation like in an elevator. To avoid COVID-19 transmission and following the “New Normal” guidelines, here are the things we need to pay attention to when office activities resume:
• Periodically Clean and Disinfect The use of the appropriate amount of chemicals such as alcohol, ethanol, hydrogen peroxide, or sodium hypochlorite can deactivate the virus very quickly. Areas to be disinfected regularly include door handles, stairs, elevator buttons, and
shared office equipment and facilities such as telephone handles, scanners, fax machines, toilets, etc. This is to be done because studies show that the novel coronavirus can attach to and survive for hours and even days on the surface of an object. However, contact time and the number of virus particles (viral load) are far more important than just the presence of the virus, so we need to control and reduce it. However, in our zest to disinfect, please keep in mind of the dangers and side effects cleaning chemicals may cause to our health and safety. Always strictly follow instructions on the appropriate dose and application as recommended in the accompanying labels.
• Maintain Workplace Air Quality Even with keeping safe distances and using masks, air quality also needs to be kept clean and healthy. The basic reason is that 90 percent of our daily activities are done indoors, and viruses can easily and quickly spread through the indoor air. Not to mention, the use of household chemicals that may aggravate allergies and respiratory problems. As stated in the New Normal Guide, maintaining air quality can be done by creating good air circulation that allows fresh air to enter the room and prevent dirty air from accumulating. However, most offices such as those in buildings and shophouses do not enjoy the luxury of having adequate ventilation. Often, it is neither practical nor possible to open a window to ventilate due to security and safety concerns. Furthermore, for those living in big cities with persistently poor outdoor air qualities, letting outside air in may worsen the situation. In addition to clean air, humidity levels also need to be maintained to remain ideal. Rooms or parts of the building that are not exposed to sunlight will tend to be damp, which can increase the risk of contracting any virus. The same adverse effect also applies to low or cold temperatures due to the use of air conditioners.
Therefore, the use of quality air care devices, such as air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers to maintain ideal air conditions will not only benefit the health and wellbeing of workers in the office but also reduce the number of bacteria and viruses in the air, thus potentially lower the risk of infection.
• Installing Glass Dividers or Partitions
other. A study found that at a distance of one metre, you can reduce the risk of contracting the virus by up to 2.6 percent. But some countries apply 1.5 to two metres as a safe distance, such as the Netherlands, the UK, the US, Spain, and Italy. This range is difficult to apply when mixing in public transportation, restaurants, etc.
This alternative can be used for spaces that are difficult to apply the 1-metre distancing rule or when it is not possible to set workers’ position to not face each other, especially for those providing customer services in banks and other such places.
To work out a distance of one metre from each other in the room, regulate the number of workers who enter or by applying the 10-4 cycle, which is 10 working days in the office and four days at home, as applied in Austria.
In Italy, new normal rules in restaurants are applied by using a glass divider on each table, aside from being transparent and unobtrusive, people usually spend a lot of time eating together, so restaurants do not need to rearrange tables to maintain a safe distance or limit customers by extreme amounts.
• Using Public Transportation
• Perform Periodic Body Temperature Measurements
Experts are still developing a vaccine against the novel coronavirus. Until Indonesia and the rest of the world are ultimately protected, take part in ensuring a healthy and safe environment. Matter of fact, most areas in Indonesia are reopening. Together, the chances of the virus spreading can be reduced and be eventually gone by essentially following the government’s health protocols as well as maintaining personal hygiene and optimal health wherever you might be.
The most easily recognised symptom when infected, although not always, is an increased body temperature above 37.8°C. If this happens, people who have body temperatures above normal are advised to isolate themselves. The New Normal Guide recommends keeping at least one metre from each
Use private vehicles to travel as much as possible. If you have to use public transportation, keep wearing a mask, avoid touching surfaces, diligently wash hands with soap or hand sanitiser, avoid talking or making calls, and keep a safe distance under any markers provided.
This article is written by Higienis Indonesia, a specialist in quality health and hygienic solutions. Its air care products include Blueair, the award-winning air purifier brand from Sweden that combines superior clean air performance with low energy consumption and noise.
Find out more and get advice on www.higienis.com, www2.blueair.com/id or call (021) 3983-5295.
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ANNABEL NORTH-LEWIS SOLO AT-HOME PHOTOSHOT
inability to check pictures taken from behind. With no end in sight for the pandemic, doing solo photo shoots may stick around longer than we expect. To this, Annabel said she sees herself doing this type of modelling in the long run, though her looks will eventually fade. “I’d love to work in the PR industry in the future,” she said. Despite the joy and creative opportunity at-home photo shoots have brought, Annabel prefers shooting with a photographer. “Sometimes, an iPhone picture just won’t cut it,” she added. Photographers, in her opinion, know what they're doing and it’s their job to make their models look good.
There’s an emotional, mental essence taken into consideration as well. Although the photographer can't be physically present with the model, the tone and mood of the photo shoot still need to be present. “I try to make the model feel like they're not alone whilst in self-quarantine,” he noted as an ambition. He then discusses with the model, in a similar way to how he’d normally work on traditional photo shoots, for them to build a connection and sense of comfort. The model’s favourite poses are encouraged so that they become more at ease when strutting in front of the camera.
It's not just about solo at-home photo shoots; models are now participating in virtual photo shoots. What’s that now? Think of it as similar to a traditional shoot, with an added twist of video calls and online coordination to produce content.
“My biggest challenge in conducting virtual photo shoots is being able to direct my model while we’re not in the same place. Another big challenge is when the internet connection is laggy. It makes the quality of the video call patchy, which translates to low quality of the picture,” Suryo said.
Looking at it from a photographer's point of view, Suryo Ramadan, a 24-year-old Indonesian freelance photographer, defines a virtual photo shoot as, “basically a photo shoot that you do from a distance when you and your model aren’t in the same place.” Some fresh techniques are used by the photographer. In Suryo’s case, he likes to either screen-shot from his gadget or directly
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few months ago, Annabel NorthLewis was on the go; heading to a few castings each week all over London – even getting jobs as far away as Manchester, UK. Her days would start at 5am, ready to catch the 6am train for hair and makeup at 8:45-9am. The shoots wouldn’t usually end until early evening when it’d finally be time to head back home to London. But all of this changed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
COURTESY OF SURYO RAMADAN
Social and physical distancing are being encouraged worldwide, putting photographers and models in an odd spot since they can’t meet for photo shoots in person. Annabel is one of the many models in said odd spot. Today, the 21-year-old, British-Indonesian model has been holding her own photo shoots at home. “I kind of enjoy having photo shoots at home as I wake up a little later, do a workout, and then start shooting. Plus, I can take as many breaks as I want!” she explained. Having an English father and Indonesian mother, she lived in Bali until she was 17, which gave her the luxury of being influenced by both cultures. She made the move to London alone, as a 17-year-old, to study accounting and finance at Regents University London, but she chose to leave before graduating. “I wanted to pursue my real passion, which is modelling,” she said. Annabel started modelling when she was 15 and was signed by an agency when she moved to London at 17. Though modelling had been on-and-off for the last couple of years, she finally decided to be a full-time model at the beginning of 2020. Of course, an ideal day on set has had to be adapted to the current situation, leading to solo, at-home photo shoots. Annabel has taken the time and effort to do this by using only a tripod and her iPhone. Lighting was the major technicality she’s battled with. “Especially living in London where the weather is super unpredictable, so I would have to schedule in days which I would dedicate to shooting or taking content,” she said.
Before any photo shoots, Annabel prepares some decorations for her in-house set. She noted that she initially started by just placing her tripod on a chair and then immediately starting to shoot. She now puts more consideration into the creative aspect of a photo shoot. For example, she’s been hanging bedsheets against the wall to act as a background. “It takes around ten minutes for me to iron the sheets, hang them up, and place some cute, little plants and decorations for the aesthetic of the photograph,” she explained. Annabel said that she finds solo, at-home photo shoots delightful since she gets to style the outfits herself and has all the creative direction on it. “My favourite part is choosing the photos and then editing them. Seeing the results is very rewarding and the absolute best feeling!” she exclaimed. That doesn’t mean Annabel faces no troubles. To her, it’s about getting certain angles right because of the
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This self-quarantine period has brought a new meaning to creating art through photographs for the sake of commercial, business, or simple personal pleasures. snaps pictures with his camera. Annabel said that she once did a virtual photo shoot with one of her good friends who also takes most of her portfolio pictures. They went on Skype for a ‘“Stay At Home Safari’” themed shoot, which turned out better than expected. Preparations made before starting a virtual photo shoot for Suryo include setting a time and date with the model, then researching online for a few references. He also asks his model about their space so he can identify where the best lighting is. “I find the internet connection plays a major role in a virtual photo shoot too. If it’s possible, I’ll video call my model to see how good their internet connection is,” he said. Not forgetting about props –, Suryo prepares some that he and the model have to compliement the photo shoot later.
All in all, Suryo considers this experience to be a love-hate relationship. “I love it because I miss doing photo shoots, so this has helped me miss them less. But I also feel displeased being unable to take in-person photo shoots,” he explained with some sadness. Having the model and the photographer in the same place creates a better connection and boosts creativity – there’s a chance to experiment in several ways, according to Suryo. “There is a lot to manipulate and play around with for those diverse photographs,” he added. As for doing this in the long run, Suryo frankly doesn’t see it, although it’s still fun. Perhaps for a special occasion? Suryo started to seriously get into photography in 2017. He usually takes pictures of products, events, corporate needs, fashion shoots, pre-weddings and weddings, as well as personal pictures. An average day at a photo studio would look like five to six hours, depending on the project. Suryo would check out the photo studio or other sites to help him determine that the set will work perfectly with the project. He certainly likes the traditional photo shoots more than the virtual type. This self-quarantine period has brought a new meaning to creating art through photographs for the sake of commercial, business, or simple personal pleasures. Annabel is finding time to understand to not take the little things in modelling for granted, such as getting hair and makeup done. Suryo, on the other hand, has learned that the skills of directing and building a connection with the model are as important as knowing the camera and photography principles. Though already aware, mastering those skills during virtual photo shoots is highly beneficial. These creatives also came out with a couple of big, personal lessons. Annabel confessed to constantly pep-talking herself, “don’t be lazy,” even when her body was screaming to rest. She’s not overthinking, remaining positive at all times, and not beating herself up about having a day off. Suryo wouldn’t take his freedom for granted again. He said, “those who survive this pandemic are the ones who could adapt and innovate in all kinds of situations.” annabelnorthlewis suryoramadhan_ _
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A Nasi Bungkus that Gives Greater Impact BY MIRELLA PANDJAITAN
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ali has been silent. Not because of Nyepi, the Balinese “Day of Silence.”. The popular tourist island and home to one of Indonesia’s myriad rich cultures are is recuperating from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. The island depends heavily on the hospitality and tourism industry. Yet, the pandemic has closed international and domestic borders, restricting any travellers who’d want to visit. It’s been tough for the islanders, especially the local Balinese people. Some people might have stores of food at home, meanwhile, other people don’t have any food and are struggling to feed themselves each day. Indah Kalalo is one of the many residents in Bali who’s experiencing the devastating impact the pandemic has brought to her family and community. Her luxury women’s wear store “Je Suis Flirt” in Seminyak has closed down. Indah is still grateful to have a healthy family, a roof over her head, and food to serve three times a day. “I don’t think of the world as going through a downhill. Maybe it is, but I see it from another perspective; I see it as a way for us to give, after all this time we’ve been taking,” Indah expressed. “Normally, we take the beauty of the island and the health of Bali’s beautiful people. Now they’re in need because tourism has stopped so it’s the time for us to give back to the island.” Rising to fame as an Indonesian model and actress, Indah Kalalo decided to pack her bags and move to Bali with her Australian husband. Together, they’ve welcomed three children to the world. Indah has been blessed with the glamour brought by the entertainment industry, but she remains humble and grateful despite the situation she faces. Take this pandemic for instance. Eager to help her community, Indah and fellow founder and neighbour, Fitri Supardi, bought 50 packets of nasi bungkus, a wrapped rice meal, for Rp750,000 at the beginning of Ramadan. Soon, they realised they could make more meals in their kitchen for a cheaper price. “It doesn’t mean that I have to feed the whole country all at once, although there are tons of people in need. I can’t help the whole island of Bali but I can help those around me – my neighbours,” explained Indah. Indah and Fitri then spontaneously put together Nasi Bungkus Tetangga Bali, or wrapped rice meals for neighbours. With a simple concept of cooking various menus, wrapping them – hence, the nasi bungkus – and distributing them to their nearest neighbours in need, they started by making and distributing 50 meals per day just seven weeks ago. As of June 10, they’ve managed to get that number up to an impressive 925 meals on any one day.
I get to see the faces of these people receiving the help we could offer with such warm smiles and gratitude. The people in Serangan were so grateful when we came with basic food necessities and meals. They said that they were so happy other people are indeed thinking about them. “More and more people are helping now. Donations are made in the form of money, time, basic food necessities known as sembako, and face masks. Some of them are also public figures like Jennifer Bachdim and her husband Irfan Bachdim, and Raline Shah who’s stuck in Bali,” Indah said. Indah explained that Fitri’s house, Umah Kaylo on Jalan Banjar Bandang No.36B in Kerobokan, became the movement’s basecamp. Indah, Fitri, and a fellow volunteer named Christine have opened their kitchens to cook up the dishes alongside receiving ready-made dishes from restaurants or from people who’ve decided to cook in bulk and are keen to donate. A minimum of 200 nasi bungkus are made at each kitchen, leading up to 600 in total with the menu of a vegetable, fried noodles or fried vermicelli noodles (mie goreng or bihun goreng), and the chosen protein of the day, being chicken, fish, or beef – all of the needed nutrients in a meal. Distribution days used to be every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but after Idul Fitr, some of the volunteers have had to return to work. “We now give away the free nasi bungkus in front of Fitri’s house every Wednesday and Friday at around 4-–6pm local Bali time,” she said. Denpasar and Bali’s outlying villages in Karangasem and beyond the northern area of the island are struggling. This movement is working together to give out 300 meals to Solidaritas Pangan Bali and 200 meals to 20 Ribu Untuk 2020 – organisations which help to distribute on a larger scale. Nonetheless, Indah and the team make personal stops too. “Last week, we went to Serangan where there are 55 families with more than 200 people living in tents for the past three years. We went to give them basic food necessities and
meals because they’ve lost opportunities since the pandemic hit,” Indah said. Therefore, Serangan is one of the areas of focus to receive meals every week. “I started with those close to me like my family who are in Bali, Jakarta, and Manado. After I’m done helping my family, I can help those around me,” she said. “I get to see the faces of these people receiving the help we could offer with such warm smiles and gratitude. The people in Serangan were so grateful when we came with basic food necessities and meals. They said that they were so happy other people are indeed thinking about them,” she continued. The desire to feed the whole island may get tricky; where to start? But Indah was adamant to start small with the hope that her social media presence would inspire other people in their communities. And it worked! A lot of people have shared with Indah about their efforts to help their communities in Bali, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Bandung. “Small gestures can give a greater impact on somebody. We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone,” Indah said. Nasi Bungkus Tetangga Bali will not last for too long, unfortunately. “People are donating which makes me feel responsible and trusted to help the less fortunate. It’s a big responsibility but I’m not sure if I can continue this since people are starting to get back to work and life in Bali is slowly reviving,” she explained. She’s decided to make the end of June the closing point to receive donations. The rest of the money will be donated to housing complexes in need as well as distributing more necessities. “For other celebrities, influencers, or people who have a strong social media presence, we are fortunate enough to have a platform so let’s project kindness and aid others by making our efforts viral to inspire more people helping the less fortunate,” Indah concluded.
Donations can be made to www. b e n i h b a i k . c o m /c a m p a i g n / nasi-bungkus-tetangga-balibersama-indah-kalalo. Or come to Rumah Kayla to drop off food supplies such as rice, vegetables, fish, chicken, oil, etc. Contact through their Instagram @ nbtbali for more information.
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Terje Nilsen – Director and Driving Force behind Seven Stones Indonesia
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properties in Indonesia through various titles that can, at any time, be converted back to freehold if an expat sells to an Indonesian. So to me and most of the legal advisors, it becomes primary ownership that also many Indonesians hold. More and more expats now purchase through a company, even lease, and this has a lot of benefits in the sense that you can sponsor your stay permit, as well as tax benefits. Moving forward, I hope the government allows individuals to purchase directly with their name without needing a company, at least for residential purposes.
ali is undoubtedly a paradise for domestic and international tourists to visit, and in many cases, it can become a new home. Over the years, many people have made the move to live on the Island of the Gods, as opposed to major cities in their home countries. Terje Nilsen is one of the few Scandinavian men who has found ways to optimise life in Bali and relishes in its booming property market. As the director and driving force behind Seven Stones Indonesia, Terje shared with Indonesia Expat how Seven Stones Indonesia impacts people’s lives for the better, along with assisting anyone who wishes to work and live in paradise.
What’s the most expensive property you’ve ever sold? How much did it go for? We’ve sold a few hotels. I’d rather not discuss the prices.
Can you tell us a bit about Seven Stones Indonesia as a business? Seven Stones came to be for several reasons. A few friends thought it was time for something new, smart, and with a high level of integrity. We believe the traditional way of dealing in real estate is coming to an end and therefore, we offer a broader spectrum of services. We believe in a longterm relationship with our clients rather than a one-off deal. Today, we offer services such as market entry services, legal services and advice, branding and marketing, as well as general investment advice. We spend more time with our customers creating tailored made and best possible structural setups, which we commonly refer to as road maps. When did you open your business and how has it been performing since then? Seven Stones was launched in April 2016 and has performed well since then, even though the market has been a bit slower considering the many changes and regulations coming from the current government. Our added services have also increased our general client base and somewhat changed the typical clients to be more corporate and high-end individuals. How many staff members do you have and how is the business structured? Our team has around 20 people and is growing, with teams based in Jakarta, Lombok, and soon, Flores too. Tell us about the property market in Bali. Prices have been steady for a few years now. How do you see the future? Sometimes, it’s difficult to make predictions about Bali as it’s still a mixture of the island, the rest of Indonesia, and expats’ mindset. The market went up, up and away for many years but since 2014, it has been easier to predict. Certain areas like Canggu, Bukit, and parts of Ubud have kept going because the overall demand is or has been there.
Do you plan to expand to areas outside of Bali? We are currently aiming at a presence in Jakarta, Lombok, and Flores. We are also launching representative offices in the UK and Norway. Have you noticed any trends in the development of and interest in sustainable housing, such as houses made of bamboo or houses with solar panels and rainwater systems already in place? We do see a trend towards more eco-friendly developments and requests, such as water collection, solar panels, etc. As a result of COVID-19, I believe we will see a surge in boutique concepts and villas with privacy. In addition to digital nomads, we see a lot of people now wanting to work from home, choosing to make Bali their future home, as well as other areas such as Flores and Lombok.
Adjustments will come amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We also know that for certain parts of Bali, in particular Badung, more areas will open up for development and a lot more land will become available. I do believe that land and property prices will see an adjustment because of this and that is generally good for the market, as the tendency towards heavily inflated prices is present. Are there any laws in place in Bali to curb property development? I’m not sure if it’s realistic to curb developments. The central government seems to drive Bali forward as a place to start the journey and transit into other areas. This may slow down a bit for now, though. A new zoning map and firmer regulations were just signed off on a ministerial level, and the provincial level is coming down now to each regency. We do hope this will be enforced and it’s supposed to stay in place for the next 20 years before a new revision takes place.
More and more expats now purchase through a company, even lease, and this has a lot of benefits in the sense that you can sponsor your stay permit, as well as tax benefits. In many foreign countries, land or property can be purchased by tourists or expatriates. Do you think that expatriates or overseas customers will ever be able to legally own property here in Indonesia? How do your nonIndonesian customers purchase properties now? I actually do argue that expats can own
What do you think the future has in store for the property industry in Bali? It’s a difficult time to predict, but we know Bali has a high level of loyal customers calling Bali their home. I think we will see a change towards more long-stay tourism; more people wanting to live and work from here, and continued demand for eco-friendly or nature-based concepts with a high level off self-sustainability. What is it about the property industry that you love so much? We at Seven Stones like to impact people's lives for the better; a lifestyle change with a better quality of life is exciting as well as the right structures to help people doing the right investment most suitable for them.
Thank you, Terje! Hope you’re staying safe and healthy.
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Long Road to Freedom for Bali Resort Owners
decide to appeal, know that your sentence can be extended by higher courts. Even if you lose your initial appeals to the High Court and Supreme Court, it may be worth making a final appeal for a judicial review, especially if you’re backed by a legal team experienced in navigating the nuances of the highest levels of the Indonesian legal system.
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hen German national Gordon Hild and his Indonesian wife Ismayanthi invited another couple to invest in the expansion of their resort property in Bali, they could not have imagined the nightmare that would unfold. Hild (41) and Ismayanthi (46) both served 22 months in jail after being convicted of fraud and embezzlement. They were released in February 2020 after the Supreme Court ruled that although they were “proved as having committed such act as charged” against them, “it was not a criminal act”. Almost 10 years ago, Hild and Ismayanthi in August 2010 opened Kelapa Retreat and Spa in Pekutatan village, situated by secluded black sand beaches on the southwest coast of Bali. The luxury boutique hotel initially had just eight units and a restaurant. In 2011, Hild and Ismayanthi invited Australian businessman Craig Curtis and his Indonesian wife Yenny Sunaryo to invest in a major expansion of the resort, to be known as Villa Kelapa Retreat II. After a meeting in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, Sunaryo made a series of transfers to Ismayanthi’s bank accounts, from 2013 to 2015, totalling Rp8.5 billion (then equivalent to about US$714,000). Sunaryo and Curtis subsequently complained that a promised partnership company agreement was cancelled, so they initiated
legal action, accusing Hild and Ismayanthi of misusing their money to buy a property in New Zealand. Hild and Ismayanthi went on trial separately at the South Jakarta District Court in November 2016. Judges ruled that fraud had occurred because the resort had been expanded and was earning a profit, whereas Sunaryo’s investment money had been misused and was not repaid. In February 2017, the court sentenced Hild to three years in jail and Ismayanthi to 2.5 years in jail. They first appealed to Jakarta High Court, which upheld their sentences. Next, they appealed to the Supreme Court, which rejected their appeal in August 2017. The court instead increased Ismayanthi’s sentence to 3.5 years in jail and kept Hild’s sentence at three years. Despite losing those appeals, the couple managed to live at a villa in Petulu village in Ubud, Bali, as they were allegedly suffering poor health. They were eventually arrested in April 2018, flown to Jakarta and sent to prison. The couple’s attorneys filed another judicial review to the Supreme Court in October 2019. This time, they succeeded in having the previous verdicts of Jakarta High Court and the Supreme Court overturned. The Supreme Court in February 2020 ordered their immediate release from jail, the rehabilitation of their rights and dignity, and
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If you’re thinking of investing in a resort development partnership in Indonesia, make sure you have precise and valid terms and conditions in a written agreement, which should be finalised before the project begins and before you transfer any funds. charged all costs of the case to the state. In a nutshell, the judges ruled the couple’s past actions related to the disputed investment could not be deemed fraud, embezzlement or any other criminal offence. The disputed fund is now apparently the object of civil court proceedings between the two parties. There are a few lessons to learn from this saga. First, if you do end up being sentenced to jail by an Indonesian district court and
Second, if you’re thinking of investing in a resort development partnership in Indonesia, make sure you have precise and valid terms and conditions in a written agreement, which should be finalised before the project begins and before you transfer any funds. If you start investing in a project while the paperwork is still being drawn up, you could be getting into trouble. The acquittal of the Hild and Ismayanthi was welcome news to the dozens of staff of Kelapa Retreat and Spa. The resort had been sealed off at times by authorities. The owners and other shareholders are now keen to further improve the reputation of the luxurious resort, which enjoys an average 5-star average rating based on 330 reviews TripAdvisor.com. Some 60 employees had previously campaigned to the local legislative assembly against the temporary closure of the resort, warning that such action not only threatened their livelihoods but could also damage Bali’s image as a tourist destination. As Indonesia begins to ease some coronavirus mitigation restrictions, Bali is planning to reopen its tourism industry in July. So if you’re keen for a break at a luxury resort with rave reviews and interesting past, why not contact Kelapa Retreat and make a deal for a stay at one of their 23 spacious private villas. Paradise has not been lost, merely postponed and is now ready for resumption.
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The Grove Suites by Grand Aston Reopens Implementing the “new normal,” The Grove Suites by Grand Aston is delighted to announce it has reopened as of June 1, 2020. Ensuring a safe experience, the hotel is enhancing hygiene measures and health protocols inside the hotel. Essential requirements are met including body temperature checks, face masks being worn, contactless check-in and transactions, disinfectants installed, optimising sanitation, and social distancing. “Our approach is based on the health and safety of our guests and staff that have always been our hotel’s priority, while also bolstering our health protocols. We hope for the situation to improve as soon as possible, too,” said Freddy Triono, General Manager of The Grove Suites by Grand Aston.
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Maintaining Quality of Service at Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel and Conference Centre
The Grove Suites by Grand Aston is located in Rasuna Epicentrum, one of the most elite business districts in South Jakarta’s “Golden Triangle.” Possessing easy access to various business and entertainment hotspots in Jakarta, the hotel provides 151 apartment-style bedrooms classified into two kinds: one-bedroom and two-bedrooms, all complete with luxurious room facilities such as an en-suite bathroom, living room, and kitchen set.
Following the government’s advice in welcoming the “new normal,” the hotel continues to operate by following the applicable health protocols and paying particular attention to the safety and comfort of guests.
Prepared as a sanctuary for both business and leisure travellers, the hotel is completed with seven medium-sized meeting rooms, one function room, and delightful facilities such as a swimming pool, Veranda Restaurant, Splash Bar, Artha Spa, and a mini gym.
Hotel guests and employees must wear a mask, use hand sanitiser, and undergo body temperature checks with a maximum limit of 37.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to these health guidelines, hotel employees are obliged to wear face shields when making direct contact with guests. The four-star hotel also provides hand sanitiser in public areas, such as the reception, elevator area, restaurant area, meeting rooms, and ballrooms.
Enjoy a luxurious stay in The Grove Suites and use BOOKDIRECT promo code on www.thegrovesuites.com. Follow @thegrovesuites on social media and share your moment with the hashtag #TheGroveSuites. For more information, call +62 21 2994 1880 or email info@thegrovesuites.com.
“Some other things we have implemented include providing distance restrictions in the reception area, limiting the number of restaurant visitors and meeting rooms with a maximum of 50 percent of the rooms’ capacities,” said Paundra Hanutama, the Director of Marketing Communications at Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel and Conference Centre. "Disinfectant spraying will be undertaken every day inside the accommodation and meeting rooms too,” he continued. Furthermore, the hotel, located in Jl. TB Simatupang, provides a barcode scan facility for guests who want to enjoy a meal at the Canary Coffee Shop restaurant as well as payment using credit and debit cards to avoid direct physical contact. Visit simatupang.astonhotelsinternational.com, call +62 21 7883 8777 or email to simatupanginfo@astonhotelsinternational.com for further information.
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Dental Care During the “New Normal” with Indo Dental Centre As a dental health service facility, Indo Dental Centre is committed to implementing preventative protocols to avoid the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety and comfort of patients. With more than 20 years experience, it’s one of the leading dental practices in Indonesia, working with over 20 trusted dental teams which are supported by the latest equipment and international class capabilities. The “new normal” guidelines for patients are as follows: • Before making an appointment for treatment, patients will be screened by filling out a questionnaire. • Patients who come to the clinic must wear a mask, have their temperature checked, and clean their hands with hand sanitiser. • Pediatric, elderly, or patients with special needs are only allowed with one companion. • Patients must sit at a distance in the waiting room or wait in their private vehicles.
• Medical personnel and clinical staff will be regularly tested with rapid test kits. • Clinic staff will always wear masks and face shields. • Whilst undertaking treatment, medical personnel will use level three personal protective equipment. • When treatment uses HEPA, an extra oral vacuum will be used to reduce aerosols. • Disinfection of the room will be carried out by spraying after each patient. • Rooms will be sterilised with UVC lamps. • Hand sanitiser will be made available at several points in the practice. As for the clinic itself, it is implementing the following: • Unhealthy medical personnel and clinic staff are not permitted to come to the clinic. • Medical personnel and staff will have their temperature checked and will clean their hands with soap or hand sanitiser.
To make an appointment and to get further information, please contact +62 21 2751 3777 or +62 812 8080 011 for Indo Dental Centre Wolter Monginsidi and +62 21 6667 2712 or +62 812 1818 6161 for Indo Dental Centre Pluit. Visit www.indodentalcenter.com or email to info@ indodentalcenter.com.
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Indonesia Expat Issue 261 | 17 – 30 June 2020
Blue Bird Taxi Driver Rescued a Kidnapped Jambi Woman
Long story short, Narmi slowly began to recount what had happened to her. She said that she’d managed to escape from her kidnapping because she’d pretended to pass out and then was later dumped on a road in Lampung. Narmi then boarded a pickup truck, not knowing who the driver was. When the truck came to Empu Sendok bus stop area in South Jakarta, she didn’t know where she was. She asked Dadang, "Sir, what day is it? Where am I?”
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The situation started to brighten up. Dadang was eventually able to communicate with Narmi’s father in Jambi, who asked for his help in bringing his sister to the Senen Regional Police Station. Narmi’s father cried when he heard that Dadang had found and helped his daughter to finally get in contact with her family. That night, Narmi’s father left his home to pick up Narmi in Jakarta.
Blue Bird taxi driver based in Jakarta, named Dadang, has rescued a kidnapped young woman from Jambi. He thought to himself, “What if it was my child or niece who was kidnapped?” That Tuesday morning, as he usually did after dropping off his passengers, Dadang took time to look for a place to hang out and rest while waiting to find new passengers.
Even after Narmi went back home with her father, Dadang continued to remember the woman’s condition, she’d seemed utterly confused. He felt happy because she was able to be reunited with her family once again. He’d sacrificed his time and energy that day and wasn’t able to find new fares.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost all fields of industry, including transportation. At present, Dadang is grateful if he can serve two to three customers per day. “However, it really depends on our activity. If you just relax and wait, you will not get any passengers. Therefore, I am more inclined to “pick up the ball” and actively look for consumers who need my services,” said Dadang. Dadang spotted a confused, young woman wearing a hijab with a shabby face and red eyes near Taman Mpu Sendok in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. He offered the woman a taxi ride. However, the offer, which was originally expected to produce a passenger, turned out to be a long story. The woman, identified as Narmi Andriani, turned out to be from Jambi and she’d been reported missing since May 29.
The innocence of Dadang’s response illustrates the greatness of the soul and its sincerity; he did something for the good and happiness of other people; without expecting response or praise.
Although she was still in a state of confusion, Dadang knew that she was in need of help. After a quick conversation, the taxi driver told Narmi to contact relatives and family through Facebook. While waiting for an answer, he surprisingly saw one of Narmi’s relatives’ posts on Facebook which stated she’d disappeared on May 29.
“I did this and now I am grateful to be working at Blue Bird. To me, Blue Bird is always trying to provide safety and comfort for passengers. I’m sure that we shouldn’t hesitate to help others, because our fortune will not run anywhere,” he said. “For example today, I feel very honoured to have received an invitation to have lunch with the leadership of the company for what happened yesterday,” he said.
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The Art of Giving by Sinarmas World Academy Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) school’s charity event this year will be held on June 27, 2020 with the theme “The Art of Giving.” This will be an online painting workshop for mothers and children where all donations from the event will be donated to TEENCOV19, a non-profit organisation initiated by SWA students to create and distribute face-shields to clinics and hospitals in Indonesia. The SWA community, through the #SWA for INDIAIA movement, has managed to raise more than Rp120 million in donations for the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical workers throughout Indonesia. “Charity activities are done annually. Last year, we held educational talk shows on breast cancer and raised funds for the Indonesian Breast Cancer Foundation (YKPI). This year with the COVID-19 pandemic and initiating the “new normal,” we decided to hold an online painting workshop to educate and invite participants to aid in the production and distribution of face shields,” explained Deddy Djaja Ria, the General Manager of SWA. “Through “The Art of Giving,” parents can teach their children to do good and show them that helping to fight COVID-19 can also be done through fun,” said Cynthea Tanu, the SWA Marketing Manager and Chairman of SWA Charity 2020 – The Art of Giving. SWA introduces painting and art to students from an early age, with activities tailored to the age, as well as the physical and emotional development of each child. In addition to art classes for students, SWA also facilitates painting classes for interested parents of students to explore the art of painting. “Painting activities and other arts are very important, especially for children. Painting can help children express their feelings, as their feelings are expressed through colours and shapes,” said Ms Laurensia Lindi, M.Psi, Psi, the SWA school counsellor. “Painting trains creativity and the right brain of the child, at the same time accustoming children in making decisions.”
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There is Always Something More for You Located at the heart of South Jakarta’s most prominent entertainment and lifestyle area, Sotis Hotel Kemang is bringing a fresh, affordable, luxury accommodation concept to the market. Fully furnished with 74 beautifully designed rooms, Sotis Hotel Kemang aims to provide the perfect place for any occasion you might have. Whether it’s for leisure or business, Sotis Hotel Kemang’s facilities are designed to make your stay truly memorable. This property is equipped with three different dining outlets featuring various cuisines, 24-hour in-room dining service, swimming pool, high-speed internet, and spacious meeting rooms. Strategically located just minutes away from major bus and train stations at Blok M, and a short drive from the business district of TB Simatupang, accessibility is something that Sotis Hotel Kemang takes pride in. Your comfort is the number one priority of their highly trained and experienced staff during your stay. Sotis Hotel Kemang is looking forward to welcoming you. Visit www.sotishotels.com for more information.
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Indonesia Expat Issue 261 | 17 – 30 June 2020
Expat Advertiser JAKARTA Automotive
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Toyota Kijang Innova, 2.5G (Black)-diplomatic plates (UN) 2009 model, first registered in 2011. Diesel (“Solar”), automatic seats 7 (2 bucket seats in front, 3 bench seats in middle, 2 foldup in back). Upholstery fabric underneath is clean, like new; covers can be removed. Km: 120,000. Regular maintenance record available (including new tires in 2019). Price: $5,900, or Rupiah equivalent (Discount 15%). Contact: Peter (WA: +628111362726 or email: veasna. peter@gmail.com)
Jobs Available A company is searching for a Senior Finance Manager for an Indonesian company listed at IDX, with foreign shareholders. Preferably a senior foreign professiona l who spea k s Indonesian, educated in finance, and who has an understanding of the local Indonesian market, culture and ta x system, currently staying in Indonesia. Interested? Please send a short email before June 30 to info@ indonesiaexpat.biz. Be in the pre-opening team of Jakarta’s most beautiful luxury hotel The Langham Jakarta. We are now seeking passionate and extraordinary individuals to fill the position below: • Director of catering sales & conference services • Director of sales • Wedding & social event manager • Catering sales manager • Sales Manager At least 2 years experience in the same position at a luxury hotel, Indonesian passport holder, luxury hotel pre-opening experience highly desirable. Please send your resume to: tljkt. recruitment@langhamhotels. com. Harapan Bangsa School, Balikpapan is looking for the best candidate for our Accounting Teacher. If you feel you are the one, do not hesitate to contact us at or Whatsapp +6281253731063 or send your cv to hrd.ytcb@gmail.com. Here are the job descriptions : 1. Develop schemes of work & Lesson plans in line with Curriculum objectives 2. Facilitate learning by establishing a good relationship with students, and organise learning resources, as well as the classroom environment 3. Develop and improve the appropriate skills & social abilities 4. Assist the student\'s progress and also prepare the students for the examinations Services HAPPY TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR DOG THIS SUMMER. My young daughters love dogs so much but owning one is a big commitment. If you need a place for your dog to call home for a few weeks (until mid July) we have a nice yard and patio he/she would enjoy…we would do daily walks as long as ow ner provides food and toys. WA: +62811193548 (RD) My name is Apin. I'm an Indonesian tutor. I've been tutoring Indonesian lessons to foreigners for 7 years. I'm available for online classes.
I’m also a Pranic Healer. I’d like to contribute to help heal people with Covid-19. I offer free distance Pranic Healing to people who suffer from it. According to the data I got, 114 people recovered and discharged from Cov id-19 with distance Pranic Healing in the Philippines. Feel free to WhatsApp me +6281916766080. Golf Lessons- All levels and ages are welcome, from beginner to advanced programs. Instruction by teaching professional from the USA. All lessons conducted in English. Contact: accelgolf@ gmail.com Fitness Trainer- Covid19 Free! I can come to your Gym Complex or to your home gym. 15 years experience. NSCA Certified. Fitness First for 7 years, now freelance. Strength Training, Flexibility, Posture Alignment, Senior/ Youth Fitness, etc. Good English and Indonesian. Pandemic? No problem! Time to get in shape at your home gym. Nunung +628119555806. Hola! Do you want to Learn Spanish from an experienced native speaker? I’ve taught at NZIS and BSJ. Courses are tailor made to your needs, suitable for all levels.. will ensure you have fun and learn the language. Please contact me on +62818415555. If you are looking for Italian lessons I will be happy to help you. I am an Italian engineer with a passion for teaching. I use a “technological” approach in order to teach and learn quickly and easily. Anyone living in South Jakarta can check it out on +393937930955 (WA only). Property House for sale in Kebon Jeruk (West Java). 5 minutes access to Jl. Panjang. Close to Permata Hijau and TOL road gate. Walking distance to McDonalds, Holicow, Pizza Hut and The Harvest. The house is a combination of 2 houses put together (86m 2 + 87m 2). Freehold. Asking price: Rp3.95 billion (negotiable). Contact via WA: +6281290070037 (direct owner).
Apartment Name: Ascott “The Residence” Kuningan. Location: Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5 Jakarta 12940, Kuningan, Mall
Ciputra, Jakarta Selatan. Tower/ Floor/View: Private Residence Tower / 33rd Floor / Tennis Courts, Mall, City, Size: 182 m2, Bedroom: 3, Bathroom: 3, Condition: This superb modern stylish apartment is offered for rent for the first time. Luxury furnishings are included and are move-in ready. High-level CCTV, 24-hour security entry and access and front desk concierge. Close to many entertainment hotspots. Facilities: Residents are able to enjoy the premium facilities such as business centre, gymnasium, swimming pool, sports courts, children’s playground and playroom. 3 BR +1 = 182 m 2=US$4200 per month. Min. rental for 1 year. Includes Wifi and Cable TV. Parking space. Water & Electricity not included in the rental price. Contact: Anna +6282113635900 (WA/call) or Pav +447473776086 (WA/call). E-mail: pav7@me.com House for rent by owner, it’s completely renovated. Jaya Mandala, Patra Jasa, South Jakarta. Size 1,600sqm, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 main house, 1 granny house, pool, garage 4 cars, carport for 2 cars. Close to The Australian Embassy, Kuningan, off ice building, Mall Kokas and Lotte. Access to the toll ring road. Contact +6285811353237 or +62218298402 or email to bakpiaoke@hotmail.com The Elements Kuningan for sale. Type 2+1BR. Size 124m 2. 10 th Floor. Condition: semif urnished. (wardrobe and kitchen cabinet by TOTO, imported marble f loor and high- densit y laminated f looring, electric and oven stove by De Dietrich, sanitary by TOTO Premium). Facility: outdoor swimming pool for adult and children, spa, fitness centre, business centre, library, outdoor dan indoor children playground, concierge, 24-hour CCTV, internet. The Elements is located strategically in CBD Kuningan. For more info please call or WhatsApp or SMS to +628119958788 (Martin).
Personal Free Golden Retriever: a 5-yearold pure bred female Golden Retriever is free to a good home. We are leaving Indonesia next month. She is great with kids & other animals. We will miss her, but want her to be happy. Please call Gregg at +6281289360404 if you have the love in your heart for an adorable dog. I am looking for an upright piano (no need Yamaha) and a 9 feet pool table. If you are selling yours, please WhatsApp me at +62819619910.
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Indonesia Expat Issue 261 | 17 – 30 June 2020
Personal classifieds = FREE Property and other commercial classifieds = PAID (50 words = Rp100,000 | 50 words + image = Rp250,000) Send your classifieds to: info@indonesiaexpat.biz Next Deadline: June 24, 2020
Since March 26, Indonesia Indah Foundation has been working hard to raise funds and deliver basic food provisions (sembako) to hundreds of lowincome families in desperate need in Jakarta. Due to the Cov id-19 situation, many people already living hand-tomouth are no longer able to feed their families. We are collecting cash and in-kind donations and distributing directly to families in need. For more information and details of how you can help, please visit http:// i ndone sia i nd a h fou nd at ion. org/covid-19-emergency-fooddrive/ or contact angela@ indonesiaindahfoundation.org For Sale We are selling our diving school here in Gili Trawangan. Included: legal papers of the company, boat, diving equipment, lease with the hotel Location at Gili Trawangan. Please contact Alejandro Barros: +6285339338098. Blueair air purifiers available: Blueair Classic Smokestop Filter 680i (for 72m 2) Rp10 million. Blueair Classic 205x3 (for 26m2) Rp5 million. Blueair Classic 205x1 for 26m2) Rp4.5 million (slight brown stain – works fine). Contact Karen Barlow v ia WhatsApp at +61417242615 or email directly to karenjanebarlow@gmail.com We are selling preloved refrigerators and cloth dryer. R e f r ig er at or. L G . g o o d condition. Rp3 million. Used for 3 years. Dryer. Electrolux. Great condition. Rp3.5 million. Used for 1.5 years. Please WhatsApp me for photos: +6287860689128 (Isabella). PS4 Pro 1 TB, additional cooling fan, additional stand, 3 games: Project cars 2, Assetto corsa, F1 2017. Used 6 months only. Rp3.8 million. WA: +628119867493 (text only.) We are selling our used books (novels and some for kids). Books are in a good condition. If interested let me know through WA: +62818464692 (Sri) Teak dining table and chairs. 1.8m x 1.1m. Beautiful 6 seat table, hand made and old enough that the teak is well seasoned. Has a great back-story also. All joints are tight and really well made. Table top removes easily for transport or storage. Rp7 million (negotiable). Location at Lebak Bulus. WA: +6285775473734.
Household Staff Available We are looking for a pembantu for cooking and cleaning live out) from morning to evening. We live in North West Jakarta (near Kota / Mangga Besar). We are a couple. Ideally, the cook should be able to make some western dishes but we can always teach her a few things; knowing English would be a plus. Please get in touch with Abhishek through WhatsApp: +6287784073000 or email: abhishekg.indo@gmail.com. Please only message if available to work in the Kota or Mangga Besar area. We are little family with 2 young boys (age 8 and 5) currently looking for a maid/ helper, preferably live out and living around kemang, pejaten, ampera, bangka etc. working hours 8 am - 4pm Monday to Friday, half day on Saturday, and off on Sunday and public holiday. Also lebaran is off. Salary for the start 2.8 million. If interested pls contact whatsapp only +6281287734501. Looking for a live-in helper/ nanny. We are a family of 4 (Parents, 2.5 year old and a baby), looking for a live-in helper to help take care of our kids and do some housekeeping, together with our other helper. We stay in the Senayan area. Please do pass on any leads on WhatsApp +6281386635735. (PS. We are open to this position becoming live out after COVID) Friendly, great, trustworthy, live in maid / pembantu available. She was always there and helped us in our home. Cleaning, ironing , cooking , care the kids 2 (7 and 9). She can cook Indonesien and some European dishes. She was a family member, because she was always there for us and always had a smile on her face. I can definitely recommend her for you as a live in maid. Please contact her directly +6289677738998. For any further questions feel free to contact me: cihangir.keles@ icloud.com
BALI Jobs Available we are looking for new staff to work in a brand new villa in Canggu. We are looking for : • Security - Full Time Nights • Housekeeping - Full Time (women only ) • English tutor: to teach English to Korean. All staff will be required to start work within the next 7 days. Email me if you are interested in any of the above positions with your Cv to : abrianayuratna@ gmail.com
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Classic Mercedes 1960 – 180 Pontoon. Complete renovation w ith original parts, ivor y interior and executive black exterior. Time stands still and Instagrammers will photo, as you cruise in this classic Mercedes. The car is a wedding car regular addition and is located on Bali Island. Looking for a new home, with making a great collection piece or weekend cruiser. The offering price is Rp240 million. Contact marten@dmcasiaplus.com WA +62816285859. Property
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The Reiko Villa Bali, located in prime location of Nusa Dua, with an amazing Tanjung Benoa Bay & Sea view on the rooftop. Suitable for family vacation and small groups. Capacity up to six person. 5 minutes to Bali Collection ITDC, Nusa Dua. 10 minutes to Geger & Nusa Dua beach. 15 minutes to the Airport via Toll road. 20 minutes to GWK Cultural Park. 30 minutes to OMNIA & Uluwatu area. 3 air-conditioned bedrooms with pool view. Fullamenities bathrooms. Spacious living room with Cable TV.
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