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Indonesia Expat Issue 269 | February 6 – March 2, 2021

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This Love Issue, we’ve included stories on coronavirus-friendly and creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, tackling toxic relationships, increasing empathy to one another, interesting local love myths, a guide to mixed marriages, and deals worth checking out, as well as a Business Profile on Holiday Inn Gajah Mada’s General Manager.

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13 FOOD AND DRINK Thinking of Marrying a Foreigner in Indonesia? Here’s What You Need to Know

14 RELATIONSHIP Emotional Availability

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business profile

Indonesia Expat Issue 269 | February 6 – March 2, 2021

Brendon Mappem Learned to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable Southeast Asia is a rapidly developing region with so many different experiences available to you in a relativity small area.

Expansion of hotels and resorts in SEA is more active, this offers many opportunities for those people working in the industry to advance their career quickly. The ability to work with many cultures and countries also broadens your outlook not only on work but also on life.

Describe Holiday Inn & Suites Gajah Mada in one word.

Spacious.

What’s the concept and speciality of the hotel?

The hotel is designed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travellers.

We have large, spacious rooms from 40 up to almost 100sqm. We have specific rooms designed for long stay guests that have a large living space, along with kitchenettes and dining facilities. We also have twobedroom kids suites which are perfect for families.

If you’re looking to hold a small convention, a conference, meeting, wedding, or social event, we have three f loors of dedicated meeting spaces. With two ballrooms and 21 flexible meeting rooms, many have natural light and some offer direct access to an outdoor terrace area. There’s also an onsite carpark with over 930 spaces.

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t’s a confronting, difficult, and neverending situation the world is facing, said Brendon Mappem. Regardless, spreading love and warmth are needed even more than ever. As the Area General Manager Indonesia for IHG and General Manager of Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada, Brendon told Indonesia Expat that IHG properties across the country are inviting guests to have a safe and heartwarming experience.

Tell us about yourself. How did you arrive at working in hospitality?

I’ve always been interested in food and cooking from a very early age. After I completed high school, I completed a hospitality and catering qualification.

I really enjoyed the cookery side of the program, however, I decided to pursue options in front-of-house roles rather than in the kitchen.

I had the opportunity to work in a few different areas of the hospitality and tourism industry at the start of my career and then decided that hotels, particularly food and beverage operations, is what I wanted to do.

My interest in food, wine, and more recently coffee continues to grow. I’ve learnt a lot more about coffee since living in Indonesia.

Indonesia is very blessed to have some fantastic coffee-growing areas – some of my favourites are from Aceh, Sulawesi, Bali, and Java.

Working in hotels allows you to travel for both work and leisure. You also have a wonderful opportunity to meet and work with people from many different places. The excitement of hotel life is really never-ending – in over two decades, no day has ever been the same, which keeps it interesting and keeps you on your toes.

You’ve tackled major cities in Australia, New Zealand, and across Southeast Asian countries. How would you describe the hospitality industry’s differences between Indonesia and elsewhere?

I’ve been extremely fortunate in my career to work in four different countries and several different cities. With my work, I’ve also had the opportunity to be exposed to many more countries. I’ve worked in a small regional town of approximately 10,000 people to a megalopolis of over 30 million people.

The industries in Southeast Asia and Australia and New Zealand are similar yet different. The core purpose of what we do really remains the same; welcoming in and taking care of people. We’re a place to catch up with friends and family or celebrate a special occasion; somewhere to do business or relax by a pool or beach.

The nuances of a city or country will often shine through in the food, décor, and the way people interact with each other.

Leisure facilities include an infinity pool and deck area where you can watch the stunning sunsets of Jakarta. We also have a fully equipped gym and day spa.

If you could make a must-to-do list in the hotel, what would it consist of?

• An early morning swim or work out in the gym • Morning tea or coffee and a delicious cake from Duta Bakery • Lunch at one of the many great places to eat at Citywalk Gajah Mada, directly under the hotel • A relaxing afternoon of self-indulgence in the day spa • A cool afternoon drink watching the sunset on the pool deck • A Chinese dinner in Duta Café & Restaurant • A Nightcap in Duta Lounge

As the Area General Manager Indonesia for IHG and General Manager of Holiday Inn & Suites Gajah Mada, you oversee twelve hotels around Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, and Surabaya. What are the challenges you’re facing these days?

We need to ensure the guest experience remains the focus of what we’re doing.

People are cautious about travelling now and they’re certainly very focused on cleanliness.

IHG has partnered with industry-leading experts, Ecolab and Diversey, to ensure the highest hygiene standards in all areas of our hotels using science-led protocols by launching the IHG Clean Promise. This initiative aligns with IHG Way of Clean, collaborating with the team of medical experts at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic to develop guidance and resources for hotel teams on keeping guests safe in this new environment.

On top of this, we work hand in hand with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy by participating in CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safet y, and Env ironment) certifications as the prioritised measure in the hospitality industry.

IHG has partnered with industry-leading experts, Ecolab and Diversey, to ensure the highest hygiene standards in all areas of our hotels using science-led protocols by launching the IHG Clean Promise.

Looking after colleagues is also extremely important, particularly their health and wellbeing. Being open and honest in our communication and continuing to focus on development and training at this time continues.

One of the main challenges these days is working with the hotel teams to ensure we do all we can to generate revenue for each hotel and also watch expenditures. We need to ensure we work with our owning partners to look after their hotel.

Flexibility is the key at the moment, as things can and often do change at a moment’s notice. We need to be adaptable and ready to meet whatever the requirements are.

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Are there any upcoming promotions by Holiday Inn & Suites Gajah Mada and the other IHG hotels?

“IHG Rewards Club Dining Privileges Program” has just been launched by IHG this month. Guests can save up to 20 percent and earn 250 IHG Rewards Club points when dining at participating hotels for every Rp350,000 spent on food and beverages.

Until March 31, 2021, IHG Rewards Club members will earn 2,000 bonus points by staying at any IHG hotel or resort. Members can later redeem the points for future stays, dining, airline miles, and many other benefits across all IHG hotels and resorts around the world. To become an IHG Rewards Club member, guests can simply enrol through IHG Mobile App or website www.ihg.com/rewardsclub.

We’re currently offering a “Joy in Meal Box” for those who crave our chefs’ signature dishes to be delivered to their door. We also offer a delicious selection of cakes and bakery products from Duta Bakery delivered to your home or office.

Discover more upcoming events and promotions by following us on Instagram @HolidayInnSuites.Jakarta or visit our website www.hijakartagajahmada.com.

Throughout your career, you must have a well-learned lesson. What is it?

So many lessons learnt, and sometimes the hard way.

I once worked for a leader who told me during a performance review to “get comfortable being uncomfortable”. This message has stuck with me for a long time and it’s something I’ve shared many times with my teams over the years.

You learn the most when you are in an uncomfortable situation. Being challenged to stretch yourself in unfamiliar areas of work isn’t easy but the rewards of doing it in a supported environment allows people to grow exponentially.

Playing it “safe”, staying in your comfort zone, and not taking calculated risks from time to time aren’t the way to learn new things and advance your career.

You talk about being passionate about developing people and advocating for women in leadership roles. Care to share your secret?

I believe as a leader, I have a responsibility to develop people so that they have the opportunity to learn and grow. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some very inspiring individuals who are passionate about people and hospitality. My role is to guide and challenge people to sometimes do what they think is impossible.

It’s through inspiring and giving people belief they can do things, along with the flexibility to make mistakes and learn that

the very best outcomes can be achieved. A short term stretch project can deliver more capability from someone than an extended “cross-training” program. I see myself as the enabler - unlocking people’s potential.

In my role, I’ve also worked with and continue to work with some fantastic female leaders. We have many aspiring female leaders in IHG and we developed a mentoring program called RISE a few years ago to support them in realising their ambition of becoming a general manager.

Working with them and seeing them grow is why I enjoy what I do so much.

Spreading love and warmth is needed more than ever now. Do you agree or disagree? How? People should always be kind and respectful to each other. So yes, love and warmth are needed now probably more than ever.

The current situation is confronting, difficult, and sometimes feels never-ending.

Whilst we don’t know how long it’ll go on for, one thing is absolutely certain – it will end!

In the meantime, there are many things we can do to support our family, friends, and colleagues. Minimise the risk by following the basic guidelines; social distancing, wearing masks, washing hands, and using hand sanitiser. It still surprises me, after all this time, that I see people not adhering to these.

Supporting people through communication is also really important, particularly if you have family and friends living away and you cannot see them. It’s easy to video call and check up on someone nowadays. A quick call and some moral support can go a very long way for someone having a tough day or week.

What’s a fun fact we should know about you?

I’ve recently taken up boxing for the first time. It’s a great way to release stress and is a fantastic cardio workout.

How’s Indonesia? Would you recommend friends from overseas to move here, even in this unusual time?

Indonesia offers so many different experiences for people to see and do. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, single or a family, seeking adventure and excitement or a place to relax and recharge, you’ll find countless options here. The food is also an adventure, depending on where you are and the hospitality offered by Indonesians is genuine, warm, and welcoming.

Indonesia offers a great climate and lifestyle to live and work. The food and people are fantastic and there’s so much to experience – I would definitely recommend taking up an opportunity to move here if it becomes available.

Thanks, Brendon! Stay safe and healthy.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 269 | February 6 – March 2, 2021

BE FAST-TO-ADAPT IN 2021

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nce upon a time, two and a half thousand years ago, somewhere on the coast of Ionia (which is present-day Turkey) in a city called Ephesus, lived a philosopher known as Heraclitus the Obscure. Great nickname if you’re busy looking at the world in a different kind of way.

He’s credited with being one of the founders of something called Ontology, a branch of metaphysics that looks at the cyclical nature of reality, existence, being, and becoming.

He wasn't a big fan of democracy apparently, but his ideas heavily influenced those who followed, including Plato and Aristotle, and his ideas around ever-present change are still relevant today.

Fast Forward to 2021 Not sure Heraclitus would be happy to see how things have changed. Winter is coming and dark clouds are looming on the horizon. We now suffer stress and restless sleep and wake up with nightmares of pandemics, lockdowns, forced vaccinations, economic collapse, and civil disorder. Seems living in fear is our new normal now.

Truth be told, it doesn’t feel right and it's difficult to know what or who to believe any more. Be careful saying that out loud though, as you’re more than likely to be vilified as an anti-vax-f lat-earth-climate-change-denying-right-wingextremist. Which is strange really, because as soon as we stop questioning things our fate is to accept everything.

If we accept the current situation for what we’re told it is we’re probably not going to be motivated to do anything about it. Fear and motivation are funny like that.

But we can and we should do something to change the ways we look at it because as Heraclitus said, “the only constant is change”.

How do we focus on things we can control and build new models because change can be a scary place to visit? How we deal with what’s happening is what’s going to make the difference, especially if you’re trying to run a business.

McKinsey & Company recently posted an interesting article about the need for speed in a post-COVID-19 era where they suggest “organisational speed is an essential ingredient for outperformance in times of unprecedented change.”

They go on to claim that fast-to-adapt businesses “outperform others by a wide margin on a range of outcomes, including profitability, operational resilience, organizational health, and growth.”

Being fast-to-adapt is easier said than done though. We have the first-hand experience of that in Bali, where we’ve seen most of our business competitors seemingly fail to adapt.

They’ve acted more like a deer in the headlights, unable to cope with changes because they’ve been reluctant or afraid to revise their strategies and business models.

They’re trying to do the same things they were doing last year. Maybe they’re hoping we’ll get back to the way things were. My apologies for being the party pooper here, but we all know there is no returning to the way things used to be. Right now, if you don't have a strategy and you’re kneejerking your way through new regulations, expanding lockdowns, travel restrictions, and waning prospects you're going to struggle. At best.

McKinsey & Company say that “adding speed is not as easy as stepping on an accelerator,” because if it was, we’d all be doing it and reaping the rewards, right? They suggest there are three key aspects to consider: build faster decisionmaking mechanisms; improve internal and external communication, and increase the use of technology.

Let’s take a broad look at how you can do that.

Let me throw in a small caveat here. Just because people like me choose not to focus too much on what’s negative, it doesn’t mean I’m ignoring it. Far from it. I’m simply recognising the fact I can choose to engage with something I can’t control or I can choose to focus on something I can.

I’m giving my attention to things that are going to move in the right direction. At least for me.

Be Fast, Adapt, and Build a New Model Renowned architect, systems theorist, designer, and inventor, Buckminster Fuller said, “you never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

Build Faster Decision-making Mechanisms Why? Because efficient decision-making means you can accomplish more things faster. Simple really, so if you’re not already nurturing an open-door management policy where your team can confidently ask for advice and approval maybe think about how doing so could help minimise the bureaucratic process of meetings and allow you to better delegate.

Improve Internal and External Communication Why? Because, as McKinsey & Company suggest, improving internal communication would provide greater flexibility

and improve productivity. They suggest it “would enhance the quality of decision making, promote the sharing of assets such as data, and prevent work from being duplicated.”

While improving external communications would allow you to talk to and, most importantly, listen to your customers in a more timely and authentic way.

Increase the use of technology Why? Because it’s 2021 and we all use it, that’s why! It makes running a business easier. Efficiency, results, and profits all improve if you bite the bullet and embrace technology.

For example, if most of your business is being generated online, consider reallocating marketing budgets away from traditional models and investing in digital alternatives. Your customer engagement and experience improves, as does your team spirit. “Organisations can gain speed and better meet customer needs by embedding technology within their ecosystem,” said McKinsey & Company.

Seven Stones Indonesia At Seven Stones Indonesia, we believe in the power of a positive mindset. We believe in helping our clients, partners, and communities create a better world by adapting to change and focussing on what matters most to them. We deliver solutions, peace-of-mind, and we help businesses grow, which is why we encourage our partners to use these extraordinary times to determine what can be done more efficiently and to best prepare for the future.

We see where the problems and roadblocks are but we’re also seeing opportunities; opportunities to focus on quality instead of quantity; opportunities to create and develop alternative energy and manage waste; opportunities to improve infrastructure and opportunities to help build stronger, more sustainable communities through improved education and health.

If you or your business shares our vision and you're looking for innovative ideas and ways to have a long-term positive impact let us know. We'd love to help!

Sources: McKinsey & Company, Complexia, InHabit, Connecting Clients, Bob Proctor, Philosophy for Change

email: hello@sevenstonesindonesia.com

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education

Indonesia Expat Issue 269 | February 6 – March 2, 2021

Is the International Baccalaureate Diploma the Right Path for You?

continue a lifelong learning journey through inquiry. They are open-minded and reflective about their own choices and thinking; willing to listen and expand their views.

BIS students live balanced lives, working hard to achieve their goals while connecting with their community through creativity, service, and action.

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ali Island School will hold the annual BIS IBDP Expo on 27 February 2021. The expo is dedicated to Grade 9 and 10 students and their parents who wish to learn more about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the benefits of the diploma for entering university.

Several studies have shown that IB students attend university in higher percentages and get admitted to selective universities than their non-IB peers.

We are the first school in Bali to offer an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) with a proven record of students consistently achieving results above the world average in the IB DP. Through this program we are preparing the next generation to develop a global perspective, international mindedness, the ability to think critically about current issues, and develop solutions. BIS graduates are respectful, caring, principled individuals. They are knowledgeable and

The success of our IB Programme is directly attributable to the powerful relationships our BIS Faculty create with each of our students. Be a risk-taker and come learn about the BIS high school programme. * Bali Island School (formerly Bali International School) is an international school based in Sanur, close to Denpasar, Bali. Its 200 students are Pre-K-12. It is the oldest international school based in Bali.

BIS is an IB World School, fully authorised by the International Baccalaureate to deliver the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes from Preschool to Grade 12. BIS is a Council of International Schools and Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredited, non-profit, college-preparatory school, and operates under Indonesian law.

BIS engages and empowers globally-minded, confident learners to reach their utmost potential. At BIS it is our mission to create an inclusive, active, creative and respectful learning community. See: www.baliislandschool.com

How to Cope with COVID-19? Can I Still See My Doctor?

COVID-19 Testing? Health Certificates?

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 provides information on COVID-19 on line. We have organised health talks and webinars for international schools and embassies. Send us an email if you want to know more.

HOUSE CALLS ARE PROVIDED FOR EVERY CONDITION INCLUDING VACCINATIONS AND CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATIONS.

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.

GOOD PRACTICE PROVIDES NON-INFECTIOUS STERILE CONSULTATION HOURS.

Just send GOOD PRACTICE a simple email to info@ goodpractice.co.id and we will send you the link.

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. Identify a clinic that you can turn too 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.

What to do if you have any symptoms? Talk to a trusted medical practitioner. Also, if you consider that you need

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.

COVID-19 testing, you should talk to a medical practitioner.

Please note that we offer both PCR swabs and Rapid COVID-19 tests and serological antibody testing.

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 be provided by GOOD PRACTICE.

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

GOOD PRACTICE can help you with all the above. We now also provide you with direct contact to our medical practitioners from any location in this world!

It is important that you identify a clinic that you are comfortable with. GOOD PRACTICE has patients from 71 countries (Jamaica and Namibia have been added to our list). Our all English speaking team implements international guidelines. We provide highly personalised care. Try us!

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

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namely Puerco topped with roasted pork, caramelised onions, mustard, and mozzarella cheese. Or, one of the classic pizzas: Capricciosa topped with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, black olives, artichokes, mushrooms, and cooked ham; Napoletana topped with imported south Italy tomato sauce, imported mozzarella cheese, and anchovies; and so on.

ORO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Food Radar Beeping

BY MIRELLA PANDJAITAN

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he quest to discover Italian restaurants in Jakarta never ends – at least not for me. Italian cuisine is one of my top five favourites in the world. If you’re like me, with a stomach that’s always ready to be filled with pasta, pizzas, salads, desserts, etc, have you noticed ORO Italian Restaurant beeping on your food radar?

I stuck with the classic Margherita pizza topped with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil.

One bite of this pizza and you’ll taste its outstanding tomato base.

The tomato sauces on the Margherita pizza and eggplant dish were absolutely decadant and fresh. Like the tomatoes, most ingredients are imported from Italy.

You can find ORO Italian Restaurant in Kemang, South Jakarta. It’s situated beside Grand Kemang hotel and strategically close to Kemang’s beloved bars, restaurants, shopping centre, and apartments.

Let’s talk about the assorted cheeses for a moment. I could smell the cheesy goodness of the Spaghetti alla Carbonara “Italian style” as I stood up to take a picture of it! Nicola pointed out that this isn’t your typical creamy Carbonara because it’s truly Italian containing guanciale or pork cheeks, pecorini cheese, egg yolk, and crushed black pepper.

ORO, meaning gold in Italian, is a trouble-free Italian word to pronounce and remember. That’s what owner Nicola Mazzaglia strived for in choosing the name of his pioneering restaurant in Jakarta.

Nicola is no stranger to a quality dining experience. He settled in Bali in 2009 and opened a few Italian restaurants there. But ORO had always been on the back of Nicola’s mind – a challenge he decided to take in Jakarta.

Nicola didn’t want ORO to be your typical authentic Italian-serving restaurant, which tends to have black and white photographs hung on brick-skinned walls. He envisioned fresh. Finally, on January 5, 2020, ORO came into reality with its contemporary Italian cuisine and design serving authentic Italian classic dishes. It’s fresh, it’s intimate, and it’s elegantly modern.

Glass doors with “ORO” written in gold letters over a navy-blue wall just beside Grand Kemang’s entrance will take you into modernity. More gold and black accents complement the dark brown leather furniture, colourful paintings, and tungsten lighting throughout the restaurant. Nicola had a clear vision emanating from his imagination and memories of travelling around the world whilst working at food and beverage outlets in Miami, New York City, Dubai, and other major cities. No architects nor interior designers were involved in setting the vibe.

Roughly 147 people fit the two-storey restaurant. The ground f loor dining area includes a VIP room, indoor non-smoking and smoking spaces, as well as an outdoor space. Interestingly, a billiard table - free of charge – is placed in the indoor smoking section. Moving upstairs through a black

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Another cheesy thrill is the Ravioli di Ricotta e Pecorino Romano con Pomodorini Freschi e Stracciatella, or homemade ravioli filled with ricotta and pecorini cheese, cherry tomato sauce, and Stracciatella cheese on top. This ravioli dish is the true star of ORO. Indeed, my tastebuds were content after a drenching of the mouthwatering sauce and additional cheese to the adequately-sized green-dough ravioli. staircase in the outdoor area leads you to the rooftop lounge. I can imagine the rooftop as a serene place to welcome in the night with friends. Woefully, only the ground floor is open during this period of tighter social restrictions.

Be greeted with north to south Italian dishes as you open the menu which is written in Italian, English, and Indonesian.

The varieties of pasta and pizzas are ORO’s best sellers. Are you vegetarian, gluten-free, allergic to an ingredient, want only halal, or indulge in pork? Don’t fret. ORO’s menu caters to all of your dietary preferences. The Italian chef is ready to plate up your desires.

You can keep it safe to start with Calamari Fritti, Bruschetta, or Caprese. Or, you can try Carpaccio di Maialino - thinly sliced roast suckling pig served with rocket salad and balsamic vinegar sauce - and Parmigiana di Melanzane which is a deepfried sliced eggplant filling layered with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese on top then baked. The latter appears exceedingly appetising.

PANNA COTTA

Share a pizza while you’re at it. One pizza takes five minutes to cook, with two to three pizzas able to be cooked at the same time.

An array of pizzas including various meats that are both halal and pork-based, vegetables, and cheeses are available for you to decide. There are gourmet pizzas,

Nicola didn’t want ORO to be your typical authentic Italianserving restaurant, which tends to have black and white photographs hung on brick-skinned walls.

TIRAMISU

That was a great deal of cheese. Wash it away with an imported bottle of water from Italy – yes, even the water is imported – freshlymade juice, coffee, tea, or a fine selection of wines and other alcoholic refreshments. Top off a delightful early dinner with the layered coffee-flavoured tiramisu and/or satisfying panna cotta with raspberry sauce.

You can spot families, business professionals, expatriates living in the area, and government officials aged 28 years and above engaging in meetings, celebrating a small-scale coronavirus-friendly birthday, and even a wedding reception at ORO. Of course, this restaurant practices strict health protocols and adheres to the latest government’s regulations.

Expect to spend Rp200,000++ per person.

You can always lean on trusty Grabfood and GoFood until the restaurant reverts to its intended closing time of 1am, whether you’re wary to eat outside or prefer to binge watch on Netflix with your meal at home.

Is ORO Italian Restaurant beeping on your food radar yet?

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Indonesia Expat Indonesia Expat 6 – March 2, 2021 Issue 269 | February Issue 269 | February 6 – March 2, 2021

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Thinking of Marrying a Foreigner in Indonesia?

Here’s What You Need to Know

BY DEVIANTI FARIDZ (MEDIA RELATIONS, PERCA INDONESIA)

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ove is in the air as February comes rolling in and people start thinking about romance and perhaps have a thought or two about getting married. For those considering marrying someone from a different nationality, brace yourself for the onslaught of legal pre-requisites that’ll give you a bite of reality. It’ll give you a glimpse of what it’s like in building a family with a foreigner in Indonesia.

When I was preparing to get married 15 years ago to my Singaporean husband, I didn’t really understand what I needed to do. A handy “what to do before you get married” guide would have made my life simpler, but I didn’t know anyone who could direct me through the legal hurdles. I knew for sure I wanted to handle everything myself so I wouldn’t have to incur additional costs to hire an agent or event organiser, even if it meant I would have to face bureaucracy head-on.

Getting Married in Indonesia According to law, marriages between a couple of different nationalities need to comply with Law No. 1 Article 2 of the 1974 Marriage Law that states that a marriage is legal if it fulfils all the requirements of their religion or belief and is legally registered in both countries. My quest to line up the required documents started at the most basic level – the Neighbourhood Chief.

I met up with my Neighbourhood Chief to obtain the basic letters I needed to bring to the Sub-District Office (Kelurahan) then the District Office (Kecamatan) before I went to the Religious Affairs Office (Kantor Urusan Agama) to register my marriage date and reserve a Solemnisation Officer to preside over my exchange of vows ceremony.

I not only had to make sure I had my documents in order but that my fiancé had his available as well, which would comply with Indonesian and Singaporean law. I had to obtain a document from his Embassy that ensured he was single (Certificate of No Impediment) and a Domicile Letter issued by the Sub-District Office.

Information about the required documents is readily accessible on the internet, but I consulted with my fiance’s embassy too. Some embassies even require for us to have all of our state documents (KTP, KK, Birth Certificate, school degrees or diplomas to be translated by a sworn translator) and legalised before submitting it to them.

Documents to prepare for Foreign Nationals: • CNI (Certificate of No Impediment) issued by the Foreign National’s embassy • Photocopy of Foreign National’s ID • Photocopy of Foreign National’s Passport • Photocopy of Foreign National’s Birth Certificate • Domicile Letter issued by the Sub-District Office • Statement of Divorce (if available) • Formal Photo with a blue background (four copies of both 2x3 cm and 4x6 cm) • Statement Letter proving religious conversion to Islam (Surat Mualaf)

Before the wedding, empower yourself with the proper knowledge you’ll need to have peace of mind from reputable associations that cater to mix marriage couples.

Documents to prepare for Indonesian Nationals: • Statement Letter of No Impediment signed by Neighborhood and Village Chiefs (Kepala RT and RW) • N1, N2, and N4 Forms from the Sub-District and District Office • N3 Form for those planning to have an Islamic wedding • Statement Letter approving of marriage signed by the couple • Photocopy of National ID (KTP) • Photocopy of Birth Certificate (Akte Lahir) • Photocopy of Family Registry Card (Kartu Keluarga) • Photocopy of Pre-Nuptial Agreement (Perjanjian Pra-Nikah) • Photocopy of National ID of the 2 witnesses during solemnisation ceremony • Formal Photo with a blue background (four copies of both 2x3 cm and 4x6 cm) Getting Married Outside of Indonesia For those contemplating getting married outside of Indonesia, remember to register your marriage at the relevant authorities like the civil registry office to receive your marriage certificate and later report to the Indonesian Embassy situated in the country’s capital where you held your wedding. Once you return to Indonesia, you’ll have 30 days to report your marriage to the local Civil Registry Office or face a penalty.

What if my Fiancé is of a Different Religion?

The current Marriage Law does not recognise marriages among followers of different religious beliefs. You’ll either need to convert to one of the religions to undergo a religious marriage in Indonesia.

However, by law, the local Civil Registry office must register any legal marriage carried out and registered overseas. After registering at the Civil Registry Office overseas, you’ll need to get the marriage certificate translated by a sworn translator before you can register it at an Indonesian Civil Registry office. You’ll need to also have a statement letter issued by the Indonesian Embassy at the country you registered your marriage, photocopies of both Birth Certificates, Foreign Spouse’s Passport, National ID (KTP) and Family Registry Card (Kartu Keluarga) and three formal couple’s photos (you and fiancé in one frame) with a red background (4x6 cm).

After “tying the knot”, what’s next?

For all newlyweds, regardless of religion, don’t forget to register your marriage to the local civil registry office once the wedding is over. You’ll need to report your marriage to the Civil Registry 60 days after your wedding. Unfortunately, the marriage book issued by the Religious Affairs office is not widely accepted overseas, so make sure to do this before you go on your honeymoon.

The foreign country your spouse is from will greatly determine whether you’ll need to legalise your marriage book issued by the Religious Affairs Office (Buku Nikah KUA) and your Marriage Certificate issued by the Civil Registry Office at 3 Indonesian Ministries. For example, the Dutch government requires legalisation of both documents by the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Religious Affairs Ministry, and Law and Human Rights Ministry before submitting it to the Dutch Embassy. This step is needed when registering your marriage to the Dutch government.

After the wedding, several privileges for foreign spouses cited in Law No. 1 of the 1974 Marriage Law, Law No. 12 of the 2006 Citizenship Law as well as Law No. 6 of the 2011 Immigration Law kick in. Spouses are eligible to apply for Indonesian citizenship or renounce their citizenship if they decided to become a citizen of their spouse’s country. Foreign nationals can apply for spouse sponsored stay permits in Indonesia (KITAS dengan Sponsor Istri) and can apply for permanent residency in Indonesia (KITAP) after two years of marriage.

Before the wedding, it’s best to get a pre-nuptial agreement to separate wealth. Otherwise, the Indonesian cannot purchase freehold landed property (hak milik). In this case, foreign nationals are not allowed to own freehold landed property under their name. They can only own have the right to use property (hak pakai) for a maximum of 25 years, which can be extended for another 20 years. If a pre-nuptial agreement was not made prior to the wedding, consult with a local public notary to produce a post-nuptial agreement for separating wealth, which will allow you to buy your own home.

Juliani Luthan, President of Perca Indonesia, a local association of mix marriage couples (Masyarakat Perkawinan Campuran) pointed out that couples of different nationalities must have patience and resilience through their entire marital life because they will face a lot of challenges related to the law in addition to dealing with differences in customs, culture, language, and beliefs.

Before the wedding, empower yourself with the proper knowledge you’ll need to have peace of mind from reputable associations that cater to mixed marriage couples.

For more information on mixed marriages and personal consultation with PerCa Indonesia before your wedding, go to www.percaindonesia.com

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Indonesia Expat Issue 269 | February 6 – March 2, 2021 Indonesia Expat Issue 269 | February 6 – March 2, 2021

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Emotional Availability

BY SIMON PITCHFORTH

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motional availability – a phrase that is in essence closely related to that better-known 21st-century phrase, emotional intelligence – is guaranteed to send emotionally unreconstructed males scurrying to the nearest bar where they can chat about their garage doors and sports teams in peace without having to touch base with the spiritual vacuum within.

Emotional availability is perhaps a tricky subject for a chirpy magazine piece, however, always game to seek spiritual enlightenment and in spite of the fact that you could taxi an Airbus A380 through the dusty, windswept void that lies at the heart of my own psychic hangar, I decided to dig into the warm emotional loam with the aid of Google to see if I could locate a few pearls of wisdom.

Alas, it would appear entirely normal to have moments of emotional unavailability (mine have been known to last for years) and this is generally seen as an entirely human trait. The distractions of the modern world, with its endless spreadsheets, Netflix series, and Swarovskicrystal encrusted fitness bands, seem to ensure that nobody can be an empathic listener 100 percent time.

Generally speaking, according to exhaustive research, people tend to fall into two camps, i.e., they are either emotionally available or they aren’t. For those that aren’t, fear is often closely related to emotional struggles to connect. A fear of love or lack thereof, fear of trusting others, fear of letting others into their deeper souls, fear of complex emotions. Traumatic, difficult past experiences often play an important role in such emotional defence mechanisms and circumspection.

People often feel braver with some of their friends and acquaintances than they do with others. However, emotional availability ultimately means being able to be in the presence of difficult or even upsetting emotions without succumbing to the urge to run away and lock oneself in the toilet, and ultimately this means allowing oneself to be fully known to another.

Anyway, I think it’s about time to punctuate all of this highfaluting psychobabble with a few choice bullet points while you all consider the depths of your own souls.

1. Let your partner in Don’t be afraid to spill the emotional beans, as it were, and your innermost secrets, both the beautiful ones and the darker, gnarlier ones. Closing yourself off will only distance you from your lover.

2. Don’t be afraid to show vulnerability Vulnerability is actually a wonderful human trait and the quintessence of a loving relationship. In contrast, closing yourself off is likely to result in exactly what you are trying to protect yourself against i.e. heartache.

Heartache is an unavoidable risk in any relationship, so there’s no point in bringing it on yourself.

3. Don’t fear tough talks Trust that your lover can handle those difficult topics that many prefer to avoid. Not all in life is sweetness, light, and hazelnut ice cream. Life’s difficulties and sadnesses also demand attention. Being able to establish trust in your partner’s empathy is vital in a truly healthy relationship.

4. Give your partner a sense of what it’s like to be you Sharing your worries and desires, your dreams and inner life with your partner is always a bridge-building process.

The distractions of the modern world, with its endless spreadsheets, Netflix series, and Swarovski-crystal encrusted fitness bands, seem to ensure that nobody can be an empathic listener 100% time.

5. Enjoy life and have fun together Fun and laughter create closeness and bonds between people and ease tension.

6. Be patient Don’t try to force things too quickly or you could end up pushing your partner away. Give them space and allow them to find their own way to you, thus building a firmer foundation of trust.

7. Pay attention to your feelings when your partner isn’t around This is a great way of monitoring how your relationship is going. There are three indicators to think about here.

Firstly, are you feeling irritable or restless? Is a day at work a huge comedown after an evening of joy with your partner? Do you resent the demands of family and friends on your time even though you are spending every available minute with your partner? Being emotionally unavailable is bad sure but its opposite; romantic tunnel vision, can also prove harmful in the long run. Force yourself to focus on other things and to retain a sense of balance and proportion.

8. Seek change in your relationship Different does not necessarily mean worse, even if you are already blissfully happy. Relationships are organisms that must grow. Gently push your relationship towards positive growth or else it may drift into the kind of change you don’t want. Be courageous and respond to external influences and factors.

9. Watch out for emotional memories Past hurts can resurface. Don’t be afraid to assess the past and learn from it. Repression of negative memories can be dangerous within the context of a relationship.

10. If in doubt, ask You’ll never know how your partner feels about something if you don’t ask them. Be sensitive but talk.

Miscommunications and misunderstandings can have a huge negative impact on any relationship.

So that’s my relationship counsellor’s certificate in the post, I hope. Good luck with all of your affairs of the heart. And if all else fails, you and your partner can take out life insurance policies on each other. Then it simply a case of playing the waiting game.

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Learning and Teaching During the Pandemic In an exclusive roundtable interview, the principals of Jakarta Intercultural School talk about adapting to digital classrooms and education in a time of crisis.

begin thinking about how they learn best and how their environment affects how they think, feel, and behave. Parents can reinforce this reflective learning at home by involving children in the setting up of their learning space.

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he world was thrown into a tailspin last year with the emergence of a fast-spreading virus that we’re still grappling with today. For schools that were once a bustling hub of learning and activity, still-decorated classrooms remain without the lively chatter of students.

Behind the ostensible stillness, however, teachers and administrators are hard at work preparing and delivering online lessons to students who continue to learn from home.

Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) was one of the first schools in the capital (and the country) to make the digital shift more than 10 months ago. The school’s Home & Online Learning program has gone through some adjustments since, adapting to better meet the students’ academic and socio-emotional needs while rigorous learning remains.

JIS principals Justine Smyth and Jill Bellamy (elementary school), Noah Bohnen (middle school), and Clint Calzini (high school) recently sat down for a roundtable discussion to share their reflections on the school’s Home & Online Learning program, and how JIS has continued to ensure student success during this unprecedented time of crisis.

What has been the biggest challenge in Home & Online Learning for teachers and students? What steps have you taken to resolve those difficulties?

B oh nen: T he g r e at e s t challenge we have faced since we rebooted Home Online Learning this year has been the social component for Middle School students. We want to connect students to the campus and each other. To address this issue, we have consistently looked for opportunities to provide all of the “extras” that make JIS Middle School special — volcano challenges, Bali stage assemblies, and after-school clubs and activities — in a creative and virtual way. Going forward, we are looking to provide more of these opportunities while maintaining or refining our online learning product.

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Bellamy: Teaching online and staying true to our philosophical approach to teaching and learning. Keeping whole class lessons short and teaching differentiated small group and individual lessons was initially very challenging.

Teachers were very creative and innovative and explored ways to have children in breakout rooms using multiple devices. They then shared their ideas and expertise with each other.

What part of JIS's Home Online Learning programs has been particularly successful? Was that surprising to you?

Smyth: When we switched f rom a sy nchronous to synchronous, we found that more children were able to be successful with their learning.

It gave the children the opportunity to ask questions and confer with the teachers in real-time. It also took the pressure off the parents to be educators and placed that role back with the teachers. The homeroom subjects of literacy and maths have been the most successful. The hardest are performing arts and PE (physical education).

Bohnen: Th re e t h i ng s surprised me. The f irst was what a huge impact synchronous instruction had on the experience for students and families; it just feels like "real school" and the students have embraced this new normal. The second most surprising thing was how resilient and adaptable our students have proven to be. The vast majority have been mastering their learning targets. The final surprise was how quickly, capably, and creatively our faculty adapted their practice for online instruction. The classes that I drop in on are vibrant, participative, and absolutely rigorous.

What are the best ways parents can support their students at home?

Bellamy: A great way to start is by setting up a productive learning space. It is never too early for school-age children to

This brings us to fostering independence — one of the goals of every parent is to help their children become independent, self-sufficient adults. Online learning is a great way for children to develop this independence. Your child’s teacher has provided your child with a class schedule; ask your child to review the schedule for the day and ask them if they understand what they need to do and when. With practice and support, all children (even our youngest learners) should be able to access their zoom links on their own. They should also be able to get their own supplies when needed. A helpful principle that parents might want to keep in mind is: “Never do for a child what he/she can do for themselves.”

Calzini: Three ways — talk to them daily about how they are going, and just listen.

Support their needs and seek help from the school if things are not going well.

How do you keep students engaged in virtual learning?

Smyth: Social interaction is more important than ever as we continue our Home & Online Learning program.

We make it a priority to provide students with various opportunities to socialise within the school day through our social Zooms. Providing community time events and challenging experiences also allow children a break from routine.

Calzini: Teachers work hard at this by changing lessons and checking in with students — generally providing variety. However, there are times when staying engaged can be difficult, and we talk a lot about resilience at JIS. Sometimes, like all things, when it gets difficult, you have to dig deep and push through. That said, social-emotional well-being should not suffer to the point of damage, so this is when parents need to step in to support them or call the school to get the support the students need.

Are kids falling behind and how is JIS working to make sure that doesn’t happen?

Smyth: It is challenging to discern whether moving from face-to-face to online learning is creating a dif ference in expected performance. For example, some students have made huge gains in reading this year, gains that have far exceeded the growth we typically expect in a year,

while others have continued to meet the expected growth targets. Our focus is to ensure all students have access to rigorous learning in alignment with our school’s high standards. We intentionally designed our online learning ecosystem to provide students, teachers, and parents with daily opportunities to connect with and be directly supported by their teachers.

Bohnen: JIS, like all schools I have wished to be a part of, is an inclusive school.

We embrace students of all races, religions, and nations. In that diversity, we support learners from a wide variety of ability levels and approaches to learning. For the most part, we have not seen that online learning has caused more kids to fall further behind. We always have some students who struggle with executive functioning and we always have counsellors, student support services, and above all, caring teachers who are here to support our learners. We will emerge from the pandemic with JIS students who will have all of the skills they need to have.

How has this experience changed or affected your personal philosophy on teaching and 21stcentury learning?

Calzini: I have always known the importance of the socialisation of adolescents at school, but it is even more clear to me that “school” is much more than just teaching and learning. Students need to have human interaction with their peers and teachers through athletics, service, and activities — these types of engagement are crucial for their development and social-emotional wellbeing.

Bellamy: I have always believed a conceptually driven, inquiry approach that develops 21st-century skills is the best methodology. We [educators] have been talking about developing independent learners and the importance of developing transdisciplinary skills since the start of this millennium. One thing online learning has shown me is that we can do this better as our children still heavily rely on us for their learning. Once we are back with face-to-face learning, I think we should increase focus on transdisciplinary skills and developing kids’ agency and efficacy as learners.

You can meet and hear more from all of our principals at JIS’s upcoming Virtual Open House events on Feb. 26 for High School, Feb. 27 for Middle School, and March 5 for Elementary School.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 269 | February 6 – March 2, 2021

Love in the Time of Magic

BY JOANNE RUSHTON

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cross the volcanoes and valleys of Java, myths of ancient civilisations whisper through the ages.

Tales of wonder and woe, love and loss permeate Javanese culture with bittersweet stories offering ways to counsel caution and keep local history alive.

Yogyakarta is a mystical place – if you don’t know the story of the sultan who married the ocean queen then ask the nearest Javanese person for the tale. There’s plenty more where that story came from, with bittersweet myths that talk of love in different forms.

For an alternative take on the month of love, we present you with three of the most intriguing legends from the area with a disclaimer that there are multiple versions of these stories and you and your loved ones might know them with different names, details, and endings.

The Goddess Dressed in Jasmine In the times of the Majapahit empire, Ki Ageng Sukuh have spent his life as a courtly magician. In his retirement, he got to hear of a woman desperate to keep her beautiful daughter, Nini Klabang Retno, happy.

The daughter was desperate for her flower garden to stay in bloom, even through the dry season. She was upset that her well-tended garden was going to die and was impatient to get water flowing into her flower beds.

Exasperated by these demands and wanting to give everything she should could for her daughter, the mother made a public offer: anyone who could give her daughter the blooms she wanted would also take the girl’s hand in marriage.

Ki Ageng Sukuh took up the challenge, using his many students to dig out a tunnel from the local temple down the garden of Nyai Gadung Melati and revive the flower garden.

Happiness returned to the daughter once the water began to flow and the flowers were given new life.

When Nyai Gadung Melati met the genius who had solved her problem, she realised the winner of her challenge was but an old man. Could she really allow her young, beautiful daughter to marry this man? Even if he was a descendent of the Majapahit family?

Angry that he had been rejected after his hard work, Ki Ageng used all his magic powers to banish Nyai Gadung Melati to life as a stone on Mount Merapi and her daughter to be a lion in the jungle. Now, the goddess spends her life nurturing the small animals on the volcano and warning locals of imminent eruptions in their dreams.

The Princess of Prambanan Two competing kingdoms once quarrelled the lands between Merapi and the ocean; Pengging, ruled by a wise old sultan, Prabu Damar Moyo and his battle-hardened warrior Bandung Bondowoso, and Boko, with Probu Boko the man-eating demon and his evil sidekick Patih Gupolo running the show.

When Probu Boko and his ghostly army attack Pengging, Bondowoso and his army repelled the attack and he slaughtered Probu Boko on the battlefield. The hero of the hour then went to Boko and instantly fell madly in love with the grief-stricken daughter of the ruler he had just slain.

The princess, Roro Jonggrang, saw his infatuation as a way to exact revenge. She promised to marry the warrior if he can build her one thousand temples and the deepest well in the world – all before the next dawn.

Lovelorn and intent on taking the princess as his bride, Bondowoso drew on all the spirits and demons he could and set to work. The well was dug at a pace that shocked and worried Roro Jonggrang, so she challenged him to head to the bottom to check it was deep enough whilst her father’s trusty sidekick Patih Gupolo covered it over with rocks.

A few stones couldn’t stop Bondowoso, who quickly escaped and still wanted to marry the princess, despite the recent assassination attempt. With the help of his supernatural support, temples were scattered across the lands of Java, landing in jungles and on mountains near and far.

How would the princess stop his progress? Would she have to stick to her word and marry her father’s murderer?

Thinking on her feet, she went to the villages and woke up all the women in the dead of night – sending them outside to start threshing the rice.

The sounds of dawn coming from across the lands sent the spirits helping Bondowoso back into their hiding places, fearing the rising of the sun.

Yet the sun didn’t show its face for hours. The king slayer had been duped and didn’t build enough temples without his helpers. In his anger with the princess he once professed to love, he condemned her to be the most beautiful temple of all – Prambanan.

The Dragon Child Baru Klinting wasn’t a normal child – he came from his mother’s womb as a dragon. Even when his grandfather Ki Damang Taliwagsa asked his mother to get rid of him, she loved him too much to say goodbye and kept the dragon at home.

Knowing he was no normal child, the dragon continually asked his mother about his father – to be born a dragon his dad had to be something interesting, right? After years of persisting, his mum gave in…

Years earlier, she had been lent a knife by the powerful magician Ki Agung Mangir – the man who had wowed the husband of the ocean with his powers. The knife, a traditional Javanese keris, looked unassuming yet was filled with a curse that meant it couldn’t sit on the lap of a virgin.

When Sarinem borrowed the keris, she was warned “this knife cannot be placed on your lap” and promised to be careful during the village ceremony she needed it for. The celebrations got too big, too rowdy; Sarinem forgot herself and put the keris on her lap. Before she knew it, the knife disappeared into her belly. The knife’s owner did what he could to save her honour and married Sarinem, yet disappeared immediately to concentrate on his magic. She bore the baby dragon alone.

Wanting to find his father, Baru Klinting headed towards Mount Merapi where he was told to find him – at the peak and meditating. He reached the Progo river and began to cause problems for the villagers, so many problems that Ki Agung Mangir came down from the volcano to confront the growing dragon.

When Ki Agung saw the snake, he knew this was the living embodiment of his family’s keris. “I’m here to find my father,” Baru Klinting declared.

“Head up to the peak to find him. Wrap your whole body around the mountain and then your father will appear,” counselled Ki Agung Mangir. Seeing the snake’s body almost reach around the mountain, and the tongue stretching out to complete the circle, Ki Agung slashed the tongue off which turned into the spear called Kia Baru Klinting.

How to Spend Valentine’s Day in Surabaya

BY JESSICA ELICIA (SNA MEDIA CLUB)

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alentine’s Day is just around the corner. Have you prepared a romantic plan for your loved one? If not, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Here are some Valentine’s day ideas to try with your loved ones.

Candlelight Dinner at Home Wouldn’t it be romantic to have a nice, peaceful candlelit dinner with your significant other on Valentine’s in the comfort of your own home? While there are many choices for fine dining home service in Surabaya, here are some of our favourites: Dinner by Abes Offering both brunch and dinner at home, this comes with table decoration to serve you only the finest service in Surabaya. From steak to lobster to petit gateau, their wide ranging menu will not fail to impress. Spending time like this with your loved one will surely be a night to remember!

Perfect Gourmet If you fancy a pleasant evening with your beloved, Perfect Gourmet is definitely for you! As you can see on their Instagram account @perfectgourmet, you can see the appetizing dishes such as chilled truffle angel hair, durian panna cotta, and more. This experience will surely be an unforgettable one.

Barbeque Night What would be better than to stay home and grill barbeque together with your significant other under the starry sky in your own backyard? From sausages to corn-on-the-cob, from pork to beef, there are endless possibilities as to what you can grill! Smores are definitely one of our favourites to make with our partner, with the melting marshmallows sandwiched between two graham crackers, you can enjoy the goodness together!

Stargazing For the more adventurous ones, this is the one for you!

Wouldn’t it be fun to go on a hike with your loved ones and to look at the blanket of stars together? All you need to do is to find a place with clear skies. Don’t forget to bring a telescope, and search for the location of stars that night using the app Star Walk (you can Google it!). This stargazing session will definitely be a memorable one for you and your partner.

Movie Fort Instead of going to a cinema, why not try something unique for once? You can have a movie night right in your own house with your partner. Even better; you can build a fort using pillows and blankets to watch the movie in. By using a portable projector, you can now watch movies in this fort with your loved ones with a warm and cosy feel. How sweet!

These are some of our ideas for Valentine’s Day. How will you celebrate this special day?

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Get Out of Toxic Relationships, I Have Self-Love

BY MIRELLA PANDJAITAN

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ove, to me, is intricate. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the love I have for myself, my family, friends, or my partner. I hear “if you don’t love yourself, how can someone else love you?” a lot. It took me a while to fully comprehend that a lack of self-love leads you to accept anything, which can at times be unhealthy love.

An iconic early 2000s movie quote from “A Cinderella Story” goes “Because waiting for you is like waiting for rain in the drought; useless and disappointing”. Sam, supposedly a high school student, already acknowledged her self-worth. Of course, it’s a movie but it’s inspiring to a young girl.

The self-love journey is strenuous to start. Along the way, you discover your likes and dislikes, your true values, and most importantly, your boundaries. Eventually, you can identify your worth as a person. The search for somebody else validating you is gone; the expectation of having a new life because someone is gone as well.

Lex dePraxis is one of the Relationship Coaches and cofounder of Kelas Cinta, hosting classes and webinars aiming to help couples build a better relationship by adding their knowledge and skills. Lex defines self-love as a habit or behaviour of loving ourselves by having our own limits, knowing what we want, and not seeking happiness from other people. “Self-love is just like loving someone else. We give so much effort and attention to our partners, but why not to ourselves?” he questioned.

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“People commonly want a relationship to be happy. It's not wrong, but if the goal is to be happy and instead select someone incompatible, it will be an unhealthy relationship because there are no boundaries,” he pointed out.

Lex explains that relationships should share happiness.

Finding a compatible partner who coincides with our values, lifestyle, and outlook on life is crucial. He gave an example of someone who wants to be romanticised by their partner.

A person not having self-love will choose and stay with someone unromantic simply due to the hopeful thought that someday their partner will change by the almighty power of love, while reality contradicts the dream.

“Without self-love, no boundaries are set. Continuous sacrifice for their partner will finally strengthen common bad behaviours such as ignorance, verbal abuse, infidelity, and gaslighting,” Lex explained.

On the contrary, someone with boundaries will rebuke any concerns bothering them and is willing to work it out since they know their worth. If their partner continues to deny the facts, they’ll not shy away from confrontation and eventually give an ultimatum, or even cold turkey that relationship.

Mutual respect is needed, after all. Your partner might respect you, yet continuous discouragement and insults, for example, can influence you in the wrong way and create self-doubt. You’ll become influenced and stop doing what you love.

“It can be very subtle. Your partner’s intentions are, most times, pure. When your opinions are constantly thinned out or they’re controlling you, you’re not respected as an individual who has preferences, life targets, dreams, etc.

They claim they're the most righteous, valuable, and smart person in the world but you are your own person,” explained Lex.

Yes, self-love in a sense is universal, but everyone expresses it in different ways. Eating a sumptuous meal, getting your nails done, playing tennis, etc. can be your form of indulgence.

“You can say it’s ‘bucin’ (budak cinta, or slave for love). Bucin views love as the answer to everything, will heal everything, and will make things work in the end. Love is not the basis.

Cooperation, respect, and mutual support are.”

“However, most people don’t know what makes them happy so they find someone else to spark joy. This motive, alas, leads us to a toxic relationship,” he revealed. Not knowing your wants and likes doesn't mean you don't love yourself, but it’s most likely because you’ve never seen the significance of exploring your true core. Hence, being selective is not a problem, but choosing to disclose yourself is. It’s actually highly recommended to be selective.

It’s not that humans are drawn to toxicity; Lex believes the idea of happiness is indeed compelling. “We fall in love with the idea of falling in love and the idea of having a spouse for the rest of our lives. We want to achieve “happily ever after” because we’re focused on the future,” Lex explained. This tends to randomly choosing partners by mistake and being blind to the red flags.

“Never settle for less. If you have 10 criteria you search for but you’re bound to a maximum of six only, should you settle for that six? Upgrade yourself so you deserve to be among people with those 10 criteria,” Lex explained.

Established on February 13, 2006 by its three founders, Jet Veetlev, Kei Savourie, and Lex dePraxis, some topics covered include ways to reprimand your partner, keeping the sparks warm, and encouraging transparency on “Source of Warmth” (Sumber Kehangatan Lokal or SKL) in longdistance relationships, communication skills, and quarrel settlement. Even mixed marriage couples who seek to move abroad come for coaching sessions.

In Kelas Cinta’s women’s class, Lex asks participants to describe their dream house. Full details of architecture and interior design are normally noted. When it comes to their dream men, awkward giggles are released followed with confusion and then the general ideal qualities in men. He advises to “search deep within yourself and be specific, like shopping.”

Most relationships don’t start toxic, or else, why would you fall in love with that person? Swearing, cheating, lying, manipulating, feeling restless, unable to relax and be yourself with your partner around, controlling by force, and domestic violence are all clear toxic behaviours. A person usually dragged into a toxic relationship is someone clueless on their wants, their life limitations, and even unaware of ways making themself happy.

“It’s really hard to have a healthy relationship if you don't have your standards and boundaries. Most unhealthy relationships start from ourselves who are unhealthy,” Lex clarified.

A healthy relationship means still having friends and activities outside of the relationship. Solely depending on happiness from others will leave you stuck. Imagine: your partner displays dark elements but you choose to stay silent due to the fear of abandonment.

Keep having friends, hobbies, and activities – especially with children around. Someone in a toxic relationship can only step away when they have the energy to do so. Realising they have friends and family who love them, hobbies sparking joy, being financially independent, and so on empowers them to get out.

Bear in mind; compromising and giving in are different.

Compromise takes two to tango to find the middle ground.

A healthy compromise is when a couple both gives in.

Remember: if you’ve never hurt yourself, why would you let other people hurt you?

KELAS CINTA Call: +62 813-1539-0915 (Riri) Instagram: @kelascintacom | @lexdepraxis Twitter: @kelascintacom Facebook: Kelascinta.com Website: kelascinta.com

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Indonesia Expat Issue 269 | February 6 – March 2, 2021

LOVE IN THE TIME OF COVID

Top 10 Romantic Things to Do During Lockdown in Indonesia

BY KENNETH YEUNG (ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF PEXELS.COM)

W

e all know Valentine’s Day in Indonesia is an infidel celebration of promiscuity, where men prove their love by wasting money on stupidly overpriced roses and restaurants. But COVID-19 has changed the rules for exchanging tokens of affection.

Here are 10 culturally acceptable activities for showing some love in this lovely archipelago.

Vaccination Party Gourmet Aphrodisiacs Pay no heed to sponsored articles urging you to squander money at expensive restaurants. Instead, waste your money on online orders of expensive traditional delicacies, such as tiger penis soup and spicy Komodo claws. Impecunious students can send each other a plastic-wrapped, sugar-laden drink. Just remember, failure to share boring photos of your food and drinks on social media carries the death penalty.

If you’re a moronic celebrity with a history of drug abuse and myriads of halfwit followers, you might qualify as a vaccine guinea pig. You should then flaunt your vaccinated status at a house party for pampered brats of the elite, where no one bothers to wear a mask or practice social distancing. Romantic action a certainty when you regale guests with your hilarious vaccination joke about “just a little prick”.

Say it with Flowers Forget the stupidly overpriced roses. In times of pandemic, opt for a medicinal bouquet of garlic, ginger, and eucalyptus sprigs, topped with Javanese smurfberry flowers. Men desirous of conveying their amorous intentions should send a massive titan arum (Amorphophallus titanium) flower. This will cost a fortune, but Valentine’s Day is all about showing off your financial and physical attributes by giving a flower whose name means “giant misshapen penis”.

Make Some Noise If you’re a man with a pea-sized brain and equally insignificant genitals, the best way to impress the ladies is by noisily riding your motorcycle at high speed. Extra points for inflicting noise pollution on a quiet residential street or a beach. There’s no need to wear a pesky mask, let alone a helmet, as your premature demise will improve the gene pool.

Love Yourself When you can’t be with the one you love, then make a video call. And if you still can’t get any satisfaction, then try binge-watching some uplifting romantic videos while engaging in digital dexterity (composing a love letter to yourself). Maintaining an upright posture and keeping your hand in the correct positions can help prevent back, wrist and other unfortunate injuries.

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Social Distancing Lubricants You really shouldn’t take your Tinder date to an illegally open bar to loosen social inhibitions. Especially when your meagre US$250,000 expat salary has been cut by 20 percent, so you’ve had to switch from imported Little Cretins™ craft beer to illicitly brewed Luwak Arak® (an unusual drink, distilled from urine of the Asian palm civet cat). Downing an entire bottle of this jungle juice at home will give you sufficient confidence to call anyone, declare your undying love, and misinterpret their annoyed response.

Makeover Masks Passionate couples living apart during lockdown can get close by being creative and embracing the spirit of recycling. Simply find your oldest pair of underpants, get out the sewing machine and refashion them into a stylish mask.

Have your partner do the same. These exquisitely sexy masks can then be exchanged via courier by 14 February, keeping you intimately close. Stay safe and stay romantic.

Graveyard Groove Cemeteries have long been places where courting couples can enjoy some hands-on romance. You’re unlikely to be disturbed by the moral vigilantes in Casper costumes because of fear of unfriendly ghosts. However, amatory privacy cannot be guaranteed, as cemeteries are becoming increasingly crowded with stiffs.

Supermarket Liaisons Don’t risk being busted in a musty hotel room by overzealous public order officials. Instead, arrange to “coincidentally” meet your date in a supermarket. If your date doesn’t show up, then why not take the opportunity to enjoy some health food? Remember that zucchinis, carrots, and cucumbers are all better than an elongated eggplant, despite what the emojis say.

Synchronized Streaming Can’t take your date to the cinema for some back-row canoodling? No problem. Simply stream a movie simultaneously from your respective homes. Then switch to webcams and make your own movie. Remember to secretly record your partner so you can also star in a legal drama for violating Indonesia’s Information and Electronic Transactions Law.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 269 | February 6 – March 2, 2021

BALI

Year of the Ox and Month of Love at Intercontinental Jakarta Pondok Indah InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah presents an enticing stay and dining experience throughout February 2021.

Year of the Ox Prosperity Reunion Dinner on Thursday, February 11 at Sugar & Spice, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, has an elegant set of Chinese New Year Prosperity Reunion Dinner buffet on February 11 for Rp618,000++ per person.

Continue to embrace the Lunar New Year with a bountiful brunch or dinner on February 12-13 with a lavish buffet spread for Rp618,000++ per person.

The hotel also presents lion dance performances with hopes of deterring evil spirits and bringing great prosperity on February 11-12.

Prosperity Chinese New Year Room Package is available on February 1113 priced at Rp2,688,000++ per package including one-night classic room accommodation, breakfast for two, Reunion Buffet Dinner on February 11 or Prosperity Brunch or Chinese New Year Buffet Dinner on February 12 for two at Sugar & Spice, and a complimentary SOGO shopping voucher valued Rp100,000.

Month of Love Celebrate the month of romance with Valentine’s afternoon tea at Rp188,000++ per person at The Lounge from 3-5pm. Or go to Sugar & Spice for Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet for Rp488,000++ per person and brunch for Rp488,000++ per person including a romantic welcome sparkling cocktail for two and Valentine’s Day rose for the lady on February 12-14.

Couples can dine in the comfort and safety of a private dining room for Rp3 million per couple over a five-course set dinner. Or spend February 13-14 with the Valentine’s room package available at Rp2,380,000++ including one-night classic room accommodation, breakfast for two, Valentine’s buffet dinner or brunch for two at Sugar & Spice, and a complimentary SOGO shopping voucher valued at Rp100,000. Upgrade to a private dining room dinner for an additional Rp2 million++.

BALI

Rediscover Reef Beach Club at The Apurva Kempinski Bali With a vibrant beach club ambience during the day and a stylish beachfront restaurant by night, Reef Beach Club at The Apurva Kempinski Bali debuts its new-elevated beachfront experience offering a relaxed family-friendly environment perfect for any occasion.

“This beach club is another affirmation of how versatile experiences at The Apurva Kempinski Bali can be. Join us and rediscover Reef Beach,” said Executive Chef of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, Eric Cocollos. “An Indonesian culinary journey highlights rich-distinctive flavours of the archipelago are served in sharing-style platters. So is a refreshing line of elevated cocktails and mocktails uniquely created by the talented mixologists.”

The restaurant’s design is inspired by the traditional house of Kudus, a regency in Central Java, known locally as Rumah Joglo Kudus. A bespoke piece of craftsmanship and wooden carvings and engraved furniture decorating the space gives warmth and cosiness complete with an open kitchen, charcoal grill and bar area.

Please contact the Culinary Concierge at +6281138209541 or email restaurants.bali@kempinski.com for more information and reservations.

Contact Sugar & Spice at +622139507355 (hotel’s main telephone number) or +628111037355 (WhatsApp) to make your reservations. Book your room via +622139507355 or e-mail at reservation.icjakarta@ihg.com.

BALI & LOMBOK

Stay Longer and Work from Paradise at Hotel Tugu Bali or Lombok Change that beach Zoom backdrop screen for the real deal. Gain new perspectives, get energised, and find new inspirations as you set up your work station in paradise, only at Hotel Tugu Bali and Lombok.

Batu Bolong, Canggu Located in the heart of the hipster central, Hotel Tugu Bali is a short walk from many excellent restaurants, beach clubs, cool fashion boutiques, surfers, digital nomads, foodies, yogis, as well as fashionistas. In between deadlines, you can breathe in the salty air and breathe out all worries while relaxing in individual spacious villas dotted in a tropical maze and surf the famous Batu Bolong Beach.

Sire Beach, Lombok Hotel Tugu Lombok is located on the virgin white sandy beach of Sire, comprising approximately six hectares of mature palm plantations, facing the open ocean ideal for snorkelling, Mount Rinjani’s sunrise, and just a quick boat ride away from the Gili islands.

With individual spacious villas dispersed over six hectares of tropical lawns and with sea and mountains of Lombok everywhere in one look, enjoy the luxurious feeling of the resort and its most beautiful staff all to yourself, pampering them as if there is no tomorrow.

Work from Paradise at Hotel Tugu Bali or Lombok stay package includes daily breakfast and signature

high-tea with local delicacies, private antique collection tour, and complimentary beach sports activities in Lombok. This package starts from Rp9,900,000 nett per room per week or seven nights and eight days, exclusively for Indonesian citizens and KITAS holders. The booking and stay period starts now until March 31, 2021.

Reservations can be made through: Bali: https://tuguhotels.com/hotels/bali/special-offers Lombok: https://tuguhotels.com/hotels/lombok/specialoffers

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Our driver can bring the car to you for inspection. The car currently has diplomatic plates (UK embassy). However, it is duty paid and so is available for purchase by those without diplomatic status. Please note that Rp15 million of road tax will be payable by the buyer if a non-diplomat. Price Rp260 million or best offer. Please contact Praveen Rajadiston via WA: +628111934930 or email praveen.rajadiston@gmail. com or Peter Rajadiston via WA: +628118033901 or email peter.rajadiston@gmail.com Jobs Available

An internationally-styled school in Jogjakarta requires a Secondary Humanities teacher to start August 1, 2021. www.jogjacommunityschool. org Requirements: Bachelor Degree, a teaching qualification, minimum 5 years’ experience, ability to deliver at least one Humanities subject to IGCSE and preferably A level; familiar with British curriculum (desirable) and fluent in English.

Responsibilities: assuming all responsibilities associated with teaching including planning, assessing, tracking, reporting and extracurricular activities. Skills: Excellent communication skills, adaptable, enthusiastic, openminded, independent worker, team player, dedicated and have a sense of humour.

To apply: send a CV, a personal statement outlining your education philosophy and suitability for this post, details of 3 professional referees and a recent passport size photograph to prinicpal@ jogjacommunityschool.org.

Secondary Coordinator: Teacher Category: Education Location: Jogjakarta Contact info: Principal Email: principal@ jogjacommunityschool.org An internationally-styled school in Jogjakarta requires a Secondary Coordinator: teacher to start August 1, 2021. www.jogjacommunityschool. org

Primary year 5/6 Teacher Category: Education Location: Jogjakarta Contact info: Principal Email: principal@ jogjacommunityschool.org An internationally-styled school in Jogjakarta requires a Primary teacher to start August 1, 2021. www. jogjacommunityschool.org Requirements: Bachelor Degree, a teaching qualification, a minimum of 5 years’ experience, familiar with the British curriculum (desirable) and fluent in English.

Responsibilities: assuming all responsibilities associated with teaching including planning, assessing, tracking, reporting and extracurricular activities. Skills: Excellent communication skills, adaptable, enthusiastic, openminded, independent worker, team player, dedicated and have a sense of humour. To apply: send a CV, a personal statement outlining your education philosophy and suitability for this post, details of 3 professional referees and a recent passport size photograph to prinicpal@ jogjacommunityschool.org.

Secondary Humanities Teacher Category: Education Location: Jogjakarta Contact info: Principal Email: principal@ jogjacommunityschool.org

Requirements: Bachelor Degree, a teaching qualification, a minimum of 5 years’ experience, familiar with British curriculum design and assessment and fluent in English.

Responsibilities: assuming all responsibilities associated with leading the secondary phase of the school: teaching and learning including planning, assessing, tracking, reporting and extracurricular activities. Skills: Excellent communication skills, adaptable, enthusiastic, openminded, independent worker, team player, dedicated and have a sense of humour. To apply: send a CV, a personal statement outlining your education philosophy and suitability for this post, details of professional referees and a recent passport size photograph to prinicpal@ jogjacommunityschool.org.

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BALI Jobs Available 1 People is looking for a freelance Italian translator who is a native or fluent in both written and spoken Italian.

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Property Villa L obodais available for monthly rent. It's lovely villa with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private pool, open living room, open kitchen, garden, free Wi-Fi, AC, carport for car and scooters.

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