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Jakarta Expat­­ · ­­9 May - 22 May 2012

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editor in chief Angela Richardson angela@jakartaexpat.biz assistant editor Cecilia Forsman cecilia@jakartaexpat.biz Management Edo Frese edo@jakartaexpat.biz Sales Dian Mardianingsih ads@jakartaexpat.biz Silvia Forsman silvia@jakartaexpat.biz distribution Dian Mardianingsih dian@jakartaexpat.biz Graphics Adietyo Rukmono didiet@jakartaexpat.biz Frederick Ng fred@jakartaexpat.biz Finance & admin Pertiwi Gianto Putri tiwi@jakartaexpat.biz Lini Verawaty lini@jakartaexpat.biz contributors Dachlan Cartwright Terry Collins Jason Hue Martin Jenkins Juan G. Leysner Maureen S. Antony Sutton Andrew Trigg editorial enquiries letters@jakartaexpat.biz circulation enquiries info@jakartaexpat.biz Subscription info@jakartaexpat.biz events events@jakartaexpat.biz Jakarta Expat is published bi-weekly by PT. Koleksi Klasik. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and the publisher does not accept any responsibility for any errors, ommisions, or complaints arising there from.

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hen you think of your childhood, you’ll no doubt recall your school days. You may have been popular or you may have been an in-betweener who didn’t get bullied but didn’t hang out with the cool kids either. We take education for granted without even realising it – after all, we were just kids.

I was very fortunate in that I had an International school upbringing around Java with the children of expats from all around the world, and continued on at boarding school and college in Cambridge, followed by university in London. my father had a good job and prioritised education and for that I am so grateful. many children of Indonesia, brighteyed and so eager to learn, aren’t able to make it past the legally required nine years of education and enter into high school (Sekolah menengah Atas), as their parents aren’t able to fork out up to six million IDr per year for tuition fees, not to mention the uniform and book costs and ‘iuran’ for building maintenance and other unnecessary fees. When President SBY first came into power, he promised low education fees to the masses but this hasn’t been implemented. Education is free in most nations of the world and it should be made a priority in Indonesia to implement this to its schooling systems. If you have any thoughts on this moving subject, please drop me an email. Everyone deserves the right to an education, regardless of wealth.

Knowledge IS wealth.

This issue's theme is a mix of education, literature and culture. We have a new contributor, Andrew Trigg who reviews the next big thing in action cinema: The raid redemption, an Indonesian film which is smashing box offices world-wide. Find out more on page 9.

Another new contributor and a dear old family friend and long-term Indonesia Expat, Dachlan Cartwright has a story of something most of us have experienced in our lives: culture shock on pages 6 and 7. martin Jenkins steps back in time with a travel tale into the mysterious Badui tribe of West Java on page 5 and Terry Collins goes over his favourite reads about Jakarta on page 12. This and much more so keep on reading. on a personal note, it’s very sad to hear about the passing of What’s New Jakarta’s Editor, Les Williams. Les was a well known and much loved Jakarta Expat from Brisbane. He had been a member of SKAL for 40 years and was very helpful to the hospitality industry.

He will be missed by many.

in this 69th issue: THE SPICE WRITER Spice islands interview with ian Burnet HISTORY literary Works capable of change CULTURE TRAVEL a Trip to the Badui Tribe FEATURED culture Shock: Jakarta and Sydney MOVIE REVIEW The Raid Redemption FOOD & DRINK alcoholics anonymous anyone?

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Jakarta Expat­­ · ­­9 May - 22 May 2012

The Spice Writer

Spice Islands Interview with Ian Burnet

Ian Burnet, a former geologist and avid historian is visiting Jakarta, he spoke to us about his recently published book Spice Islands.

Ian Burnet, author of Spice Islands.

Spice Islands takes the reader on the historical quest for spices. The book starts with the fact that cloves and nutmeg only grew on a few tiny islands of Maluku in Eastern Indonesia, this is then followed by the little known fact that some cloves were found in an archaeological dig in Syria that has been dated to 1721 BC. The book tells of the history of the spice trade over a period of more than 2000 years from the Arab, Chinese and Venetian traders to the trading conquests of the Portuguese, Spanish and Dutch. The fascinating history of the spice trade is told through the stories of the great traders and explorers including Marco Polo, Zheng He, Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, Sir Francis Drake and Jan Pieterszoom Coen.

What first brought you to Indonesia?

I came here to work as a geologist in 1968, after foreign oil companies signed the first production sharing contracts in Indonesia. Growing up in Australia in the 1950s we were taught European history. It was as if Asia didn’t exist, so Indonesia was all very fascinating to me.

How did your fascination with the Spice Islands and the spice trade start?

Before I came to Indonesia, I read up on the history of the archipelago and the Dutch East Indies Company, but I was surprised to learn after I arrived that the Portuguese and the Spanish had been here for 100 years before the Dutch. So my interest in the Spice Islands started there, and in the year 2000 I realised that there was an untold story waiting to be written.

How did you do the historical research for the book?

When the idea came to me I was working in London, so I had access to the British Library, I then travelled to the Netherlands, Portugal and Venice to collect a lot of additional research material.

In your view who was the most admirable and courageous of the early traders and explorers?

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The Pepper Prince or Pierre Poivre. He was brave enough to challenge the all-powerful Dutch East Indies Company, who had a complete monopoly over the spice trade from Indonesia.

And the worst?

Jan Pieterszoon Coen was always the villain. His attack on the Bandanese earned him a place in infamy, but his wrong-doings were washed over because there was a general feeling that if you indict Coen, then you indict all of the Dutch East Indies Company.

Tell me about some of the remarkable people you met while researching this book?

The sister of the Sultan of Ternate. She is a marvellous woman. Interestingly, when the Japanese invaded during World War II, the Dutch evacuated the Sultan and his family to Brisbane, so that’s where she went to school and learnt English.

Where can we pick up a copy of your book?

Copies can be purchased from Periplus bookstores in Jakarta or from Bartele Gallery in Kemang (021 719 0087) who can deliver the book to you free of charge. 

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Jakarta Expat · 9 May - 22 May 2012

History

Literary works Capable of Change By antony Sutton

Take an ambitious businessman drunk on being so close to power, a media baron who uses his political acquaintances to strengthen his own newspaper’s position, the highly idealistic radical who talks of empathy with the common worker with his middle class friends all the while telling said workers their leaders know best, and a civil servant knowing the only way to appease his ambitious wife is to turn corrupt.

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o, these aren’t recent stories taken from the local English language newspapers. These are just some of the characters at the heart of mochtar Lubis’ novel, Twilight in Jakarta, which takes place in the years after independence. mochtar’s work was considered highly controversial at the time and indeed was banned by a sensitive government with the writer spending time in jail. It was also the first Indonesian novel to be translated into English. Indeed, given that many viewed the book when it was written as a thinly veiled attack on the Sukarno government during the early years of independence, it was initially released in English and malay before earning its release in the author’s native tongue in 1970, several years after being originally penned.

A political leader approaches a powerful businessman.

He needs to raise big money for the party to fight the next election and they come up with a scheme where the businessman, his second wife and his son set up a number of companies to sell lucrative import licenses.

The money flows in and the son gives up his job working as a meager civil servant to become a gentleman of leisure, frequenting high class prostitutes, buying expensive cars and generally enjoying the trappings of wealth.

He attends a small group who meet on a regular basis where they discuss the ills that afflict Indonesian society.

This talking shop much resembles a scene from monty Python’s Life of Brian where they gather round a table and talk a great deal about various problems to do nothing about solving them. one of the group’s members is all for exploring Islam as a means to improve people’s livelihoods, another has very strong left leanings, expressing strong concern and links with the common working man but in fact looks down on them as much as the people he claims to loathe look down on him.

The book paints a picture of people out to enrich themselves as quickly as possible and while one or two of the characters start to have twinges of doubt it makes a depressing, yet enthralling read.

The famous old cliché says, “The pen is mightier than the sword”. That adage was proved correct when Max

Havalaar was released towards the end of the 19th century. Written by a Dutch Civil Servant who had spent several years in the then Dutch East Indies, Max Havalaar created quite a storm in the Netherlands as it lifted the long, brutal and oppressive colonial system many thousands of miles away.

Written by Edward Douwes Dekker under the pseudonym multatuli, a Latin construction meaning ‘I have carried much’, Max Havalaar recalls Dekker’s time in the region of Lebak, near rangkasbitung in modern day Banten province. He was appointed Assistant resident in Lebak after spells in Ambon, West Sumatra and manado so he had grown familiar with the way of life in the colonies. He was no angel himself; an early attempt at marriage fell through when the prospective father in law found out about his penchants for fighting and gambling.

Lebak was known as a particularly unattractive posting with the regent or local ruler widely believed to be taking advantage of his people for his own gains.

Dekker’s predecessor, Carolus, had been investigating on the quiet but his superior, the resident, had not been supportive.

Dekker, given what he felt was approval from the very centre of Dutch power in the East, set about unraveling the corruption and the abuses he had heard about.

When he heard from Carolus’ widow she suspected her husband had been poisoned he went into overdrive and within a month of arriving in Lebak and scared he would be next, he immediately filed a report concerning the regent’s activities.

be the attitude but they were damned if they were going to all that infernal whistle blower back in to their lands.

It’s not an easy book to read. In an introduction to the American edition, no less a person than D. H. Lawrence opined that, “As far as composition goes it is the greatest mess possible”, and certainly a casual first time reader can find themselves moving from a trading house in Amsterdam where the narration comes from a reluctant coffee broker to sitting in a coach on the road from Serang with no explanation. And from chapter eight we have Havalaar talking about himself in the third person before becoming an ‘I’ in Chapter 9!

And so it continues with the reader desperately gasping for air, wondering who is doing the narrating and where as he is zipped around the world with all the comfort of a frequent flyer but without the jet lag.

It is right that two of the greatest pieces of literature about Indonesia should focus on abuse of power and injustice. That is what literature does. It may not change things overnight but it does make people start to question their own ingrained attitudes. Consider, for example, Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist or Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Both were books of their time. Catalysts for future change for a future generation.

Certainly Dekker and mochtar never got to enjoy any literary fame their works may have deserved. They were too close to the truth but they opened many eyes to that truth and each new pair of eyes opened was a step closer to change. 

Instead of getting a pat on the head and told he had done a good job, the Governor General ordered his removal from Lebak and assigned him elsewhere. He quit before taking up the new post.

He wrote Max Havalaar after returning to Europe, basing it on his experiences in Lebak and the frustrations he felt during those four or five weeks. But rather than coming across as the bitter rants of a crusty old expat with too many years in the tropics it brought about a rethink of colonial policy. For years after, Dekker tried, unsuccessfully, to clear his name and return to the Indies with a good stipend but they weren’t having it. reform they must under pressure from home, seemed to

Antony Sutton Antony is a freelance writer based in Jakarta. Please send comments and suggestions to antony@the-spiceislands.com

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Jakarta Expat­­ · ­­9 May - 22 May 2012

A member of the traditional Baduy (or Badui) tribe sits at their home in the hilly forest area of the Kendeng mountains on Feb. 7, in Banten, Indonesia. Getty Images / Ulet Ifansasti

Culture Travel

A Trip to the Badui Tribe

by Martin Jenkins

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ncredible as it may seem, but just 120km (75 miles) from the bustling metropolis of Jakarta live an ancient tribe of people who eschew the modern world entirely. They are the Amish of Indonesia and are known as the Badui (although they call themselves Kanekes). They number only around 6,000 and live in villages in the Leuwidamar Sub district, Lebak Regency.

The Badui are divided into two sub-groups; the Badui Dalam (Inner Badui) and the Badui Luar (Outer Badui). Members from each group are easily distinguishable since the Outer Badui wear only dark colours while the Inner Badui wear rough white cloth that they weave themselves.

A member of the Inner Badui What are the taboos in Badui land? Well virtually anything you can imagine. No vehicles of any type are permitted and neither is

machinery nor electronics. There is no electricity and farming must be done without using irrigation.

Houses have no water and bathing is done in the nearby stream (without soap naturally). There is no education, no healthcare and no government. There is also no alcohol. In fact about the only thing that does seem to be allowed here is smoking - and sex of course (although the Badui may not be having too much of that either as there aren’t too many of them left).

Badui won’t speak to you), the Badui do seem to find foreigners as curious as we find them (they will often watch you from a distance for example).

Smoking is one of the few things allowed in Badui land.

The practicalities of a visit You can visit the Outer Badui villages after obtaining a permit and provided you go with a guide, but no foreigners are allowed to enter Inner Badui, a sacred place, and home to a mountain which, if not looked after, the Badui say will mean the end of the world….

Nonetheless, a visit to the Badui is a truly rewarding experience.

It’s as if time really does stand still. There is only here and now; the future and the past and the outside world have simply ceased to exist. Welcome to the forest.

For all their apparent aloofness and complete indifference (the

But what could these strange people of the forest—with their ultra simplistic ways—ever find unusual about us? Don’t they realize that the only thing that matters is money and that it’s fun to spend precious time in a traffic jam and that we’re obviously going to live forever—aren’t we?

Getting there By car To get there takes about four hours from Jakarta. Get on the Jakarta-Merak Toll Road and later take the Serang exit. From Serang you’ll have to put your map reading skills to good use to get to Rangkasbitung. Then from here follow a very scenic road to the small border town of Ciboleger which is the entrance point into the wonderful Badui forest. At Ciboleger there are plenty of guides hanging around willing to help you.

You’ll need one to get you the requisite travel permit and to take you into the Badui forest.

The permit is usually ready in less than an hour or so. It’s also worth

A member of the traditional Baduy (or Badui) tribe weaves cloth at their home in the hilly forest area of the Kendeng mountains on Feb. 7, in Banten, Indonesia. Getty Images / Ulet Ifansasti

Getty Images / Ulet Ifansasti

hiring a porter to carry your stuff.

If you plan to stay the night(s) tell the guide and ask him the price of renting a simple house in one of the villages (should be around Rp.150,000/night and can sleep around 10 or more) in addition to how much his fee will be.

By train Yes, it is possible to get there by train (if you have masochistic tendencies of course). The train departs from Tanah Abang station in central Jakarta (heading for Merak). Get off at Rangkasbitung.

This will take about 1.5 hours.

From Rangkasbitung use public transportation to get to Ciboleger.

This may take some time—but probably not more than three hours.

An easy and enjoyable trek is to follow the path to Gajeboh Village where you can see Badui women weaving clothes. Cross the wobbly Ciujung River bamboo bridge (made without any nails) and feel your heart beat like crazy. After a couple of hours you’ll arrive at Cicakal Village where you can spend the night.

Stuff to bring • Backpack • Enough food AND drinking water • Small stove to cook • Hiking shoes/trainers • Raincoat • Jacket or sweater • Enough clothes to wear • Sleeping mat (plus sleeping bag for additional comfort) • Basic medicines • Sunglasses Things to leave behind The attitudes of an ignorant and selfish city dweller.

Things to buy There are no supermarkets and there aren’t even any shops but you can buy some of the best natural honey this side of the equator. ■

MARTIN JENKINS

Martin comes from England but has spent most of his adult life abroad. Wary investor, keen traveller, writer also.

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Jakarta Expat­­ · ­9 May - 22 May 2012

Featured

CULTURE SHOCK

JAKARTA SYDNEY

“When I told him we lived in Indonesia, he countered with one word, Why? Not Where? but Why?”

by Dachlan Cartwright

manifested in the friendliness and hospitality of its inhabitants, does lubricate the land, making it a far more pleasant place to live than some more individualistic and aridly efficient countries. I found myself crying with happiness as I returned to this land which has become my second home.

This reaction would be incomprehensible to the Sydneysider we met while flathunting. When I told him we lived in Indonesia, he countered with one word, “Why?” Not “Where?” but “Why?” Both countries have a misleading impression of each other. Indonesia is generally seen in Australia as teeming with poverty and corruption, a base for terrorists and gangs of people smugglers.

This was illustrated by the case of the “Bali Boy”, the 14-year old Australian who was caught in Bali with cannabis, in fact boasting of it while locals were telling him not to flaunt it. Cries of horror permeated the Australian press, and the Prime Minister herself was involved in a campaign to rescue the poor boy from what would appear to be a fate reserved for victims of the Gestapo or the Inquisition. Whatever one’s opinion about the criminality of using weed, the fact is, as Bobby

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wife Srie and I, normally residents in Indonesia, recently spent some months in Sydney where our son is studying.

I’m British, and this was my fifth visit to Sydney and my seventh to Australia. My first reaction this time was “This is a nation of FOODIES!” What a contrast to my first visit in 1989, when the dominating aroma was lamb chops and fish ’n’ chips. Now Sydney must be the most culinary-obsessed city in the world, with a vast selection of restaurants and cafes, overflowing onto the pavements Mediterranean style, and “Master Chef” and its companions dominating TV screens. Well, I guess there’s nothing wrong with nutritious well-cooked food, and the Australians are definitely veering in the direction of the French/Sundanese “live to eat” attitude rather than the Brit/Javanese “eat to live”.

However, with the strength of

the Australian dollar, food prices were high compared to Jakarta.

An average food court/restaurant meal with drink costs about AUD$15-20 (approx IDR 150,000 to 200,000). The cheapest deal I found was AUD$5 for pie and chips on the UNSW campus.

The next obvious difference is the refreshing attitude in Australia of minding one’s own business.

In general, nobody bothers with or comments on what you look like, what you wear, etc. People get on with their individual lives. In contrast, it seems that hovering over Indonesia is a huge gossip-fuelled incubus continually probing for and feeding on perceived negative behaviour.

It all comes down to whichever is stronger: individualism as in Western countries: social feeling as in Indonesia and other Asian countries. Both have their place in the world. The upside in Indonesia is that the sensitivity of feeling,

Fuller once said, he fought the law and the law won. I never saw this once mentioned in the Australian press.

And what can be said about the Australian slobs who regularly turn Kuta into a toilet, especially past midnight when the bars secrete them into the streets. One such paragon was heard saying, “I get drunk on the plane going there, I’m drunk all the time in Bali, and I’m still drunk on the plane going home.” There are three words for this kind of behaviour – stupid racial arrogance. What would happen if a bunch of Indonesians or other Asians behaved like that on the Gold Coast? – they’d be cut to pieces.

This group, it must be said, is in stark contrast to the thousands of fine, sensitive Australian backpackers and holidaymakers who interact positively with Bali and Indonesia.

However, the Bali slob stereotype does reinforce an attitude in some Indonesian circles that Australians are crude and racialist. This is becoming rarer, although most Asian students I talk to say that they still experience racialism in Australia. Most countries

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in the world, however, could learn from the affirmative social programs in place in Australia.

Medical and community welfare programs are at the leading edge. And on a more individual level, there is a quiet compassion and mutual respect among Australians, regardless of racial origin. For me, the Sydneysiders, with their geniality, wry humour, compassion and underlying toughness, are among the finest people in the world.

And Australia, increasingly multicultural, has surely the potential to become one of the world’s leading nations. Its values of true blue, mate-ship, and seeing the other bloke’s point of view, are a fine inheritance. It has traditional democracy and firm communal institutions in place, and can open itself up to a far greater population.

Indonesia, on the other hand, has the problems in reverse. It already had teeming centrifugal populations with all the attendant problems, a heritage of colonialism, and neo-colonialism, racial and religious divergence, poverty and corruption, before

Photo by Darren Alderson

it gave democracy a real chance in 1998. I mean, who would you rather be, Julia Gillard or SBY? Still, it’s great to be back in the Durian, with the friendliness of the people sparkling through the traffic snarls, the deafening mall music, and even the contrived reality TV shows and sinetron which promote the violent expression of personal emotion so alien to the Javanese and Sundanese.

In contrast, however, I think if the Sydneysider who asked me why I lived in Indonesia, were to see, for example, one episode of the hilarious “Opera Van Java”, even if he didn’t understand it, he might realize that here is a people with a capacity for sophisticated enjoyment comparable to the Sydneysiders’ obsession with the culture of food. ■

DACHLAN CARTWRIGHT Dachlan is a retired teacher and librarian who first visited Indonesia for the Subud World Congress in 1971. He then worked as a VSO at the Bandung Institute of Technology, where he met his wife Srie.

They have two children, Munadi and Rianti.

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Movie Review

A Review by Andrew Trigg

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he Raid: Redemption is an Indonesian film like no other. It’s a wildly exciting adrenaline rush of a punch fest that recently reached number 11 at the U.S. box office, a first for an Indonesian film. It has electrified Indonesian audiences and injected new energy into the national film scene, standing out among a recent slew of well made, internationally acclaimed releases. Sony Classics has snapped up the rights and an American remake is already in the works.

skilled but unknown martial artist before Gareth Evans, The Raid’s Welsh writer/director/editor discovered him. At the time Evans was making a documentary on silat, Indonesia’s brand of martial arts, but was so impressed by the dramatic potential of Iko’s silat skills that he cast him in Merantau, his first major feature film. Under Evans’s excellent direction, and in his second major movie, Iko Uwais delivers an engaging performance as an actor. As a fighter he positively shines.

So what is the secret of The Raid’s remarkable success?

Iko is not the only standout performer in the Raid. His real life silat teacher, Yayan Ruhian, is terrifying as Mad Dog, a villain who likes to kill people with his bare hands because, well, it’s more fun that way. When Mad Dog is fighting he sometimes seems more supernatural monster than mere mortal, with devastating aggression, lifeless black eyes and straggly hair falling like curtains over his face. Yayan choreographed all the fight scenes with Iko Uwais and will soon be doing the same for the American remake.

At first glance, the plot of The Raid seems too straightforward to sustain a full-length film. A SWAT team lead by Jaka (Joe Taslim) must storm a run-down multistorey apartment block to arrest evil crime lord Tama (Ray Sahetapy). Things take a turn for the worse when Tama offers the apartment’s badass residents hefty rewards for killing his pursuers. They are only too happy to oblige. Now vastly outnumbered, the SWAT team must fight its way out to survive. Much mayhem ensues.

What’s special about the Raid is how excitingly and compellingly this simple story is told. From the moment the fighting begins, about five minutes into the film, the combat is frenetic and relentless, with action scenes that put most Western films of the genre to shame for their sheer speed, energy and inventiveness. The gritty visual style and handheld camerawork put you right in the thick of the action, as if you’re standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the SWAT team, feeling every blow. At times the excitement is almost exhausting and at the closing credits I walked out of the cinema feeling like I had run a marathon while being beaten with sticks. In a good way. In the soon-to-be classic corridor scene, SWAT hero Rama, played by Iko Uwais, takes on an army of attackers using only his bare hands. The fight choreography is simply jaw-dropping as he punches, kicks, stamps and gouges his way through the massed assailants.

The intensity and physicality of the combat – and its general lack of reliance on computer generated imagery – has prompted several American reviewers to complain that Indonesia is now better at doing action films than America, the genre’s pioneer.

It’s likely that The Raid: Redemption will propel the telegenic Iko Uwais to some level of international stardom – there has been talk of him being the new Bruce Lee. He was a highly

Ray Sahetapy also deserves a special mention. His Tama is a uniquely vicious and chilling Indonesian villain who speaks with a quiet voice and carries a big hammer. The understated sliminess and dark humour he brings to the role are reminiscent of the best of Tarantino.

Aside from Evans and cinematographer Matt Flannery, everyone involved in the production of the Raid is Indonesian, from the actors, funders and producers to the talented special effects team. The Raid: Redemption is a truly Indonesian film that has pushed this nation’s action films into exciting new territory and raised the bar for everyone.  See it when you can --- if you dare.

Rated R for strong brutal bloody violence throughout, and language.

ANDREW TRIGG Andrew is a film lover and avid filmmaker, having made many documentary-style and dramatic short films. He regularly directs and acts in Jakarta Players stage shows, most recently directing Veronica's Room by Ira Levin.

Andrew studied film at Sydney Film School. In his spare time he teaches film and drama at a Jakarta University.

Feel free to email him at andrewdtrigg@gmail.com

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Jakarta Expat­­ · ­­9 May - 22 May 2012

Food & Drink

Alcoholics Anonymous Anyone?

by Angela Richardson Jalan Kemang Raya no. 72N Jakarta Selatan Phone: 021 7195675 E-mail: info@alcoholicsbar.com

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f you’re trying to wean yourself off the booze, maybe it’s better you stay away from this extremely pro-alcohol spot in Kemang which just opened on the 28th of April, aptly named Alcoholics Bar & Grill. Run by duo, Chef Patrick and his wife Judith, they wanted to create something truly unique whereby every single thing served on the menu is cooked with alcohol. Their bi-line? “The only place where you can eat alcohol.”

This venue may be small, but it’s cozy, made up of two floors; downstairs the bar with a few tables for sitting and upstairs a dining area with a few booths, dining tables and bar-style seating.

The interior is black and white with exposed white brick walls, black ceilings, black leather booths and large posters with alcohol slogans such as “Wine, Dine and SixtyNine” decorate the walls. The staff are friendly and speak English well.

“I love cooking and drinking,” says Chef Patrick, “That’s where the idea for Alcoholics Bar and Grill came from.” Chef Patrick worked in F & B in Sydney for many years and he created the menu himself by trial and error at home. Judith supported him the whole way and looks after marketing, customers and much more.

So what’s on the menu? Their signature Drunken Steak offers you the choice of Sirloin, Rib Eye, T-Bone, Tenderloin, Fillet Mignon and Lamb Chop and you can choose your poison, so to speak, of the infusion sauce: Bintang, Guinness, Red Wine, Brandy or Jack Daniels.

Their signature chicken dish, Beer Can Chicken, is a whole rottiserrie chicken literally steamed on a beer can and served with chips, mushy peas and salad. This dish takes an hour to cook at exactly 175 degrees Celcius and a chef comes out to cut

the chicken up for you. The menu is not vegetarian-friendly, but you can make requests and something like a Ratatouille can be whipped up for you.

Other creative dishes on the menu include the Guinness Mini Burger which was a real juicy hit, Salmon Tartar with red wine dressing, Brandy Garlic Prawns and Nachos with a zesty tequila salsa. Even the desserts are all made with alcohol.

Our favourites were homemade Baileys Ice Cream and the Kahlua Chocolate Mousse.

Ok, so you can’t actually get drunk off of food that’s been cooked with alcohol, but you certainly can off their cocktails and shooters which are seriously strong. I’m talking two sips and you feel it go to your head. We were given a Bob Marley shooter which was tricolored and a concoction of Rum, Peppermint Bols, Banana liquor and Strawberry syrup. Then Patrick’s bartender created a new shooter made up of Bols Peppermint, Baileys and Grand Marnier which was named after us—the Flaming Expat!

During the weekends, space is cleared on the second floor by the DJ booth to have a boogie to house music. This is a perfect preclubbing joint. The promotional prices will carry on until May 13th and you can get an additional 10% off your bill during this period.

Chef Patrick and Judith are keen on introducing their concept to expats, so do come if you’re curious but just be careful not to trip on the stairs if you’ve had a few too many. Their take-away bags have “I’M NOT DRUNK” printed on them so be sure to show this to your significant other if you get in trouble for staggering through the door late. 

1. The Mini Guinness Burger 2. The Flaming Expat shooter, named after Jakarta Expat 3. The Bob Marley shooter 4. (Far left)Owners Chef Patrick and his wife, Judith and guests at Alcoholic's opening party

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Jakarta Expat · 9 May - 22 May 2012

Books

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recently read a headline online which simply said, ‘Yes, Live In Jakarta’, and I wondered which of the pairs in the gubernatorial election to be held this coming July was putting a positive spin on life here. All I’ve heard from them up to now is which of the many problems facing the megapolis they intend to prioritise.

tHe Year oF liVinG danGerouSlY c.J.Koch. pub. Grafton, 1978.

About journalists waiting for the revolution in 1965 which saw the downfall of President Sukarno. Banned during the Suharto era as was the movie, starring Mel Gibson, which has recently been shown on local TV.

MonKeYS in tHe darK Blanche d’alpuget. pub. aurora, 1980. life in Jakarta among expats in the inter-regnum between the ‘65 coup and Sukarno’s exile.

of course, and once again, I was wrong.

The article actually referred to a gig on the world tour of the near-geriatric progrock group Yes; tickets cost more than a circuit judge’s monthly salary.

not JaKarta SpeciFic, but Batavia features strongly.

BataVia’S GraVeYard Mike dash. pub. Three Rivers press n.Y. 2002.

“The true story of the mad heretic who led history’s bloodiest mutiny in 1629”

There are so many stimuli assaulting one’s senses in Jakarta that trying to understand it all is nigh on impossible without the insights of others. Whether stuck in a traffic jam or a meeting to discuss when the next meeting should take place, or you just want to switch off for a while, a good solution is to always have a good book in your backpack or briefcase.

natHaniel’S nutMeG Giles Milton. pub. Sceptre, 1999.

“A galloping good jaunt through the early days of western interaction with the Spice Islands.” -

upS and doWnS oF liFe in tHe indieS p.a.daum. pub. periplus, 1999.

Dutch colonial life in the nineteenth century.

BY indoneSian WriterS

The following are partial lists of what is on my bookshelves about Jakarta, past and present. They are arranged in chronological order according to the periods they are set in. 

tWiliGHt in JaKarta Mochtar lubis (1963). The first Indonesian novel to be translated into English in 1964. His tale of life in the kampungs, with its politics, poverty, corruption and crime, when he was a thorn in the side of Sukarno, still seems relevant today.

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JaKarta tHen

ayu Utami. (1998) Translation pub. equinox, 2005. utami covers many of Indonesia’s social ills, such as exploitation of plantation workers, political oppression, religious and sexual identity, in the last years of Suharto’s regime. This is an outstanding and courageous novel, which echoes for today.

HiStorical SiGHtS oF JaKarta adolf Heuken. pub. Times Books international, 1989. numerous maps and illustrations, and details of little-known, and often neglected, historical places of interest.

Also worth reading is anything by pramoedya ananta Toer.

a certain aGe Rudolph Mrázek. pub. duke University press, 2010.

Colonial Jakarta through the memories of its intellectuals. An academic work which is very readable.

The late david Jardine wrote many book reviews for Tempo magazine and other publications. Most of them have been archived here: http://davidjardine.net/?cat=10

in tHe tiMe oF MadneSS Richard lloyd parry. pub. Jonathon cape, 2005.

A journalist witnesses the revolution in 1998 which saw the abdication of President Suharto.

BloGS and otHer WeBSiteS Even a blind man can see that more folk carry ‘smart’ phones than carry books. If you are one of those, then there are several non-commercial websites, especially blogs, which offer different insights into Jakarta. We bloggers come and go and are rarely objective but these are my current favourites:

JaKarta noW JaKarta inSide out daniel Ziv. pub. desa Kota, 4th edition, 2009.

A street level look and “a love letter to a city [he’s] been proud to call home for over a decade.” Through short incisive commentaries which accompany candid photos, Ziv provides insights into the chaotic reality of everyday life in the city.

rujak.org http://rujak.org/ - for a sustainable Jakarta (in Indonesian).

MY JaKarta

Bataviase http://bataviase.wordpress.com/ - loads of info (in Indonesian).

- pub. Jakarta Globe, 2010. A compilation of Jakarta Globe interviews with Jakarta residents talking about - erm - “My Jakarta”.

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Jakarta Kid http://jakarta-kid.blogspot.com/ - insightful stories of Jakarta’s street kids.

irfan Kortschak. pub. Mercy corps, 2008.

Selected portraits of Jakarta’s itinerant street vendors – tales of strength in adversity rather than despair and defeat.

Jakarta 100 Bars http://www.jakarta100bars.com/ - as it says on the tin.

JaKarta, JaYaKarta, BataVia

Jakarta daily photo http://www.jakartadailyphoto.com/ - ditto.

ed. leonard lueras. pub. Yayasan Bali purnati, 2008.

A coffee table tome with essays and fine photos - an excellent souvenir of your stay.

Gangs of indonesia http://gangs-of-indonesia.blogspot.com/ - fine photo-journalism.

culture SHocK! JaKarta Terry collins and derek Bacon. pub. Marshall cavendish, 2nd edition, 2011. fr. Amazon review: As an Indonesian born and living around Jakarta, reading this book still managed to give me insights about the little and not-so-little things that escaped my attention. no apologies for an unashamed plug.)

Jakarta restaurant reviews http://jakartarestaurantreviews. wordpress.com/ - as it says. terrY collinS Terry Collins is the co-author of Culture Shock! Jakarta and writes the Jakartass blog.

inside indonesia http://www.insideindonesia.org/index.htm - monthly, with email subscriptions, readable, wide ranging indepth articles.

Jakarta Expat­­ · ­­9 May - 22 May 2012

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Jakarta Expat­­ · ­9 May - 22 May 2012

JE Gathering

Jakarta Expat

Gathering Mark Hanusz winning a raffle prize

April 25th, 2012 Eastern Promise, Kemang

Jakarta Expat's Editorial Assistant, Cecilia Forsman with contributor Juan Leysner

Our first event of the year was a success, with over 120 guests made up of contributors, advertisers and readers enjoying the evening sponsored by Global Doctor, Santa Fe, Dos Hermanos, DNA Testing Indonesia and Bartele Gallery.

Enjoying the beer garden at Eastern Promise

Raffle prizes were donated by Puri Denpasar Hotel, Samy’s Curry, The Park Lane Hotel, InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza Hotel, The Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Hacienda Mexican Bar & Grill, Red Square, Grand Zuri Hotel, Anatolia, Maroush, Front Page, Elbow Room Gastro Pub and Villa Almarik Gilli Trawangan.

Contributors having a gossip

Congratulations to all who won raffle prizes – you helped to raise over Rp.5,000,000 for the East Bali Poverty Project!

Contributor Award Winners Maureen S. and friends

“I’m Running Late Award”

Kenneth Yeung accepting his 'Enigma' award

Eamonn Sadler

“Pay it Forward Award” Hush Petersen

“Early Bird Award” Juan G. Leysner

“The Enigma Award” Kenneth Yeung

(From Left)Jakarta Expat GM, Edo Frese, Editor Angela Richardson and contributor Bob Holland

“Ladies’ Man Award”

Sebastien Laurent accepting his 'Ladies Man' Award

Sebastien Laurent

“Reader’s Favourite

”The Tanamur” – Martin Jenkins Thank you to all who came and supported the event.

For information on upcoming events, contact events@jakartaexpat.biz

Music by Live Strings

Tasha May winning a raffle prize

Enjoying the conversations

(Second from right)Melissa Dwieputri and friends

Jakarta Expat's Dian Cory (second from right) with friends

De Secret Photography

By Husni & Edi Tel: 0813 15094 969 or 0816 990 869 Email: desecret59@yahoo.com

Networking

Jakarta Expat­­ · ­­9 May - 22 May 2012

PopularTweet @Tempodulu

“If indonesians can

handle dangdut diva mely barby, I'm sure they can cope with lady gaga!”

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Jakarta Expat · 9 May - 22 May 2012

Observations

‘‘I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way’’.

I couldn’t agree more with this excerpt from the first verse of an 80’s hit song performed by the late Whitney Houston.

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n the urban areas of Indonesia, a growing middle class backed by rising incomes has increased the demand for high quality education at International Schools. If we were to walk into any International School today, we would notice a sizable number of Indonesian students. A decade ago, the sight of an Indonesian student here was as rare as an uFo sighting. many parents believe that enrolling their children in an International School would help them develop the necessary knowledge, skills and to some extent, the right network of rich and affluent classmates - something that is worth paying for, even if it means mummy has to sacrifice buying less Italian handbags.

While things may look bright and rosy for those enjoying the air-conditioned classrooms at an International School, the vast majority of Indonesian students still learn their ABCs in government schools, whose standards are a far cry from that of International Schools.

The government provides nine years of free and compulsory education for its citizens, up until the completion of Junior High School. After that, the number of drop-outs increase drastically as students cite the inability to pay the tuition fees as the main reason.

An Education ministry report in 2010 highlighted that as many as 1.26 million students did not continue into high school for that very reason. Low income families struggle to allocate uSD20 a month (fees vary according to province) for their child’s high school education, yet many of us can easily spend that same amount on a steak or on a T-shirt that we’ll never wear.

From what I’ve gathered, public school teachers are paid a measly salary. According to newspaper reports, most only receive a monthly salary ranging from uSD50 to uSD150. I’m pretty sure we know of maids and waiters with bigger pay checks. That being said, many doubt the qualifications and the motivation of these teachers to impart knowledge to their students. The lack of monetary motivation causes lax disciplinary enforcement in public schools, bringing rise to several problems. Widespread cheating during the national examinations is as common as street demonstrations in Jakarta.

‘Hooliganism’ is another problem. While sitting through the macet of Jakarta, don’t be surprised if you see hordes of people behaving rowdily atop buses and trucks. Take a closer look and you’ll notice that they are all school kids, some still in school uniform while others don the colours of their favourite local football team. There have been cases whereby some had been arrested for possession of dangerous weapons.

The problems plaguing the public education system are aplenty and there have been numerous calls for the government to further invest in education. With Indonesia often being touted as the next big thing, there is a great need to properly educate the children of today to power the nation tomorrow. many experts believe that a child’s education begins at home. rich or poor; nanny or nanny-less, we should still allocate time to spend with our children as we are their best role models. During a recent visit to an orphanage, some of the older kids told me of their ambitions of becoming doctors and pilots.

Even without parental guidance, they had the vision and ambition to have high income careers. At a toy store a few weeks back, my daughter was asked to choose between a doctor’s play set and a janitor’s kit; she chose the latter. I guess I need to spend more time with my daughter too... 

JaSon Hue A milk bottle in one hand and a Blackberry in the other hand, Jason hails from neighboring Malaysia and currently resides in Jakarta with his better-half and chatty little princess. To get in touch email Jason.Hue@bda.co.id

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Jakarta Expat­­ · ­­9 May - 22 May 2012

Points of View

If I had no sense of humour, I would long ago have committed suicide. ~

Mahatma Gandhi ~

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s there any real correlation between higher acquired intelligence (through education) and sense of humour?

Research has it, there is. But maybe not really? Time and again, hundreds of thousands of taxpayers’ dollars in industrialized countries had been put into various researches trying to figure out the relationship of humour to intelligence and creativity. In researches that are frequently done by psychologists – generally people who are not known to be in a very ‘funny’ industry – the conclusions are usually a combination of some sort of statistical numbers, matrix or fancy graphs, and wordy essays of why there are either spotty or small correlations between the two.

Frankly speaking, I don’t really know much about that correlation, at least not scientifically. But I can never forget about many of the not-so-funny-jokes that got my daughter laughing out loud, sometimes to the border of being hysterical, when she was about three to six years old. I took it as her feeling relieved of having passed the notorious year of The Terrible Twos, when ‘yes’ was a ‘no’ and ‘no’ was obviously also a ‘no’.

“No. I do not want to go to bed. No, I’m not hungry. I don’t like you!”

“So, do you want me to leave the house and leave you alone, and never come back ever again?”

“No!” I could understand why for three years afterwards she decided that she was just going to laugh at everything and anything even when I begged her to stop, as her sense of humour began to disturb my sense of tranquillity.

From the age of seven until about 11 years old, my daughter was such bliss. She had the best sense of humour a mother could hope for. Her mother was a goddess that she utterly worshiped. Daily. And not because her mother’s middle name was “Dewi” (goddess), but in her honest opinion her mother was always humorous, forever pretty, and eternally smiling (now I know where I got these wrinkles from).

Or her teacher! Because everyday my daughter also wanted to become like her teacher, with long blond hair parted in the middle, sitting nicely with one leg crossed over the other - and my daughter would act her out. To further my daughter’s educational experiences, her subsequent teachers were also mostly comical, even when I saw that from the more serious educational point of view she didn’t really get much out of her classroom

My daughter being silly with Eeyore. time. But she was honestly a very happy kid.

Teenage years. Four of those years of learning about a sensible and settled sense of humour that made any proud mother, well, proud… for sure my daughter would carry her inner happiness and contagious outer joy all through teenage-hood.

She certainly did. No matter what bright red colours of grades and scores were on her report cards, what was more important was her ability to take life not too seriously. I guess, after all, intelligence cannot always be measured by numbers and the alphabet.

“Mr. Purtee told me that I’m weak at Maths.”

“Why is that?”

“Because I don’t like Maths.”

“Well, if you don’t know Maths, how are you going to figure out all the sales at the Mall? What’s the final price for a 70% off of a nice t-shirt, and if you belong to their Rewards Card you’ll get an extra 10% again?”

She pondered.

I grinned.

My daughter, who’s no longer a teenager and now maturing into adulthood, did not always have it easy. Growing up as her was tough, with huge emotional ups and downs, in a fast moving world transitioning from the 20th to 21st centuries, experiencing multi-cultural lifestyles, and several changes of schools and homes.

During many instances, either she was going to lose her conscious mind, or her mother thought she’d lost all her marbles.

But hopefully, that happy and healthy part of her earlier childhood, when simply making a silly face or blowing a raspberry could produce glee, when telling the same jokes would provoke contagious laughter, are part of the reasons that we’re both still standing. Giving children the gift of laughter and humour, experts say can be a very important part of social and intelligence development. After all, there is correlation between education and sense of humour… 

Maureen S A long time ago Maureen grew out of business meetings. They were becoming too serious.

Ever since then she has done countless things in life, about to give up some boring new activities and sombre acquaintances, but still she finds a weird sense of humour a hard habit to break. She’s a mother of two kids, who think their mother’s at the borderline of hilarious and pathetic. Have something useless to say? Say so to: mnsima@hotmail.com

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Jakarta Expat · 9 May - 22 May 2012

Personal Tech & Apps

e-leaRninG

by Juan G. leysner

lEArnInG, lEArnInG All THE TIME. FroM THE DAy WE ArE Born unTIl THE DAy WE DIE, WE ArE lEArnInG nEW THInGS. WHEn you look AT THE InForMATIon TECHnoloGy AlMoST EVEry WEEk/MonTH, A nEW GADGET WIll HIT THE MArkET. HoW Do WE kEEP uP WITH THE nEW TECHnoloGy THAT’S THroWn AT uS AlMoST EVEry DAy? THE AnSWEr IS SIMPlE, you HAVE To Go BACk To SCHool AnD lEArn.

ted.coM TED is a non-profit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading established in 1984 as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then, its scope has become ever broader. At TED, the world’s leading thinkers and doers are given a maximum of 18 minutes to present their ideas in the most innovative and engaging ways they can.

Past speakers include Bill Clinton, Jane Goodall, Malcolm Gladwell, Al Gore, Gordon Brown, Bill Gates, Google founders larry Page and Sergey Brin, and many nobel Prize winners.

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ucky for us we have the Internet, and therefore we do not physically have to go back to school to learn new things.

Actually it started even before we had access to the World Wide Web, with something called distance learning. With distance learning you also did not need to be at school to learn.

Distance education has been around at least since Isaac Pitman taught shorthand in Great Britain via correspondence in the 1840s. Pitman was a qualified teacher and taught at a private school he founded in Wotton-under-Edge. He decided to start a distance course and was sending assignments to his students by mail and they completed the ‘homework’ and sent it back to him.

This program is the 2012 Winner of the Best Game Category

by Swedish Learning Awards. Play and learn how one determines blood types! http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/bloodtypinggame

TED believes passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world.

Since 2006, TED.com has offered free knowledge and inspiration from the world’s most inspired thinkers. looking for a different perspective, or simply to learn something new? Visit TED.com and browse through their catalogue of inspiring and informative talks

more fun are websites like http://www.homebrewersassociation. org/ which will teach you how to brew BEEr!

THe WoRd ‘e-leaRninG’ In october 1999, during a CBT Systems seminar in Los Angeles, a strange new word was used for the first time in a professional environment – ‘e-Learning’. Associated with such expressions as ‘online learning’ or ‘virtual learning’, this word was meant to qualify “a way to learn based on the use of new technologies allowing access to online, interactive and sometimes personalized training through the Internet or other electronic media (intranet, extranet, interactive TV, CD-rom, etc.), so as to develop competencies while the process of learning is independent from time and place”.

edUcaTion online Nowadays you can study for a bachelors degree or pass a bar exam without ever setting one foot in a school building.

There are thousands of websites on the world wide web that will offer you either a free or paid education. In fact the e-learning business is a billion dollar industry and hit an all time record in 2010 at $52B.

As the name implies, home brewing is the hobby of brewing beer at home. It is an easy, fun, and rewarding activity (heck yeah it’s rewarding, you end up with beer!). Anyone who can make soup from a can is capable of brewing quality beer in their home (that means you can do it).

THinGS YoU SHoUld noT leaRn: unfortunately the web will also show and teach you less desire full things, or should I say bad and evil things like 1) How to scam people 2) How to build a bomb 3) And many others As said the instructions are available on the web.

I guess that’s the price we pay to be able to learn anything we want. As I don’t want to end up on the most wanted list I will not provide any urL’s for these items. And on that note keep safe and keep learning. 

At this moment analysts say that the e-Learning market is a mature market with clear expectations and a realistic view on the relevance of the technology and the concept. In many organizations e-Learning is part of the learning strategy and is fully integrated in the organizational processes.

Singapore’s leading online bookstore, open trolley is now available to bookworms across Indonesia. With an extensive catalogue of over two million imported titles from more than 25,000 publishers worldwide, open trolley is sure to deliver a great read no matter what your interest may be. open trolley accepts local bank transfer (credit card and paypal will be available for payment by June 2012) and delivery time is six to ten working days, with fees ranging from rp. 10,000 to rp. 28,000 depending on region of delivery. open trolley’s impressive collection of titles and reasonable prices is sure to please. Visit opentrolley.co.id today and start browsing!

FUn leaRninG In the case that your goal is, just to learn and/or to understand a special topic, the Internet is there to support you, with great programs. There are thousands of different learning programs on the web providing you information starting from learning to cook towards how to build a rocket. Learning can also be fun.

THe Blood TYpinG GaMe What happens if you get a blood transfusion with the wrong blood type? Even though a patient’s own blood type is the first choice for blood transfusions, it’s not always available at the blood bank. Try to save some patients’ lives and learn about human blood types!

opentrolleY.co.id

Juan G. leYSner Juan G. leysner has lived and worked in Jakarta for over 10 years and is the founder of 2 db.mobi, www.2dbarcodesolutions.com

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Jakarta Expat­­ · ­­9 May - 22 May 2012

Meet the Expats

Meet Mark Hanusz.

The American from Ohio who started Equinox Publishing, the largest English-language publisher in Indonesia.

By Cecilia Forsman

“I tend to think of the rules or laws in Jakarta as more like guidelines or “best practices” and am always amazed how many different ways you can get things done here.”

So Mark, what were you doing before you started Equinox Publishing?

I started working in Switzerland after college with a bank and they moved me around a few times from Zurich to Hong Kong, back to Zurich and then finally here in Jakarta in March 1997.

You know – young, dumb and full of… ummm…energy – so I thought it was great. When I left the bank a year later I wanted to stay in Indonesia (it was a fascinating time) but wasn’t keen on starting a new job. I was the editor of my high school yearbook and for some reason I thought that qualified me to write a book (it didn’t). I spent a year and a half researching and writing and in March 2000 we published Kretek: The Culture and Heritage of Indonesia’s Clove Cigarettes.

What prompted you to go into publishing, and what were the initial challenges?

I was in a fortunate position that I didn’t need (or want) to pitch my book to a publisher so I set up a company to do it myself. I didn’t have any intention of getting into the book business with the exception of this one book. After the book was published I discovered I wasn’t such a great writer after all but did like the business of book publishing. The book market in Indonesia was just taking off in 2000 and I was lucky to ride that wave.

And 12 years later we’re going strong.

What types of books does Equinox publish, and how many titles do you currently print?

We have over 100 books in print and we focus on historical non-fiction. The range is pretty extensive though, basically everything besides cook books, children’s books and poetry.

As a publisher, what do you look for in a submission?

I look for manuscripts that I would like to read myself. I seldom try to figure out what the market wants as I am not sure they even know. I like to see manuscripts that are organized and polished – it makes reviewing them much easier and shows the writer actually cares about his work.

What would you say makes Equinox different from other publishers?

Being an English-language publisher in Indonesia is, by definition, a niche market inside another niche market.

There aren’t many publishers that do what we do so I am not too concerned about competition. We tried publishing some Indonesian-language books in the past but simply couldn’t compete with the other 1000 or so publishers on content, editing and price. Interestingly,

I recall asking a local-language publisher how they price their books, and he told me they look at the cost to photocopy it and add a small premium. That’s when I decided I should really focus on Englishlanguage books.

Who’s your favourite author, and why?

For non-Indonesian writers it’s a toss up between Ayn Rand and Milan Kundera.

Both authors have deeply influenced me in my younger years, and continue to do so even today. Among local authors, it would have to be Pramoedya Ananta Toer. I was privileged to get to know him quite well before he died, and was always humbled by the humanity in his character and writing.

When you’re not busy with work, how do you usually spend your free time?

I’m blessed with a wonderful, energetic 4-year old boy and try to spend as much time with him as possible.

Having lived in Jakarta for quite a while, what would you say are the best things about life here in the big durian?

Jakarta has a very steep learning curve.

I don’t know many people who move here and immediately feel at home – especially if you have a family. Once you get used to it, though, you can begin to appreciate some of the charms – the biggest one for me is being able to do just about anything you want. I tend to think of the rules or laws in Jakarta as more like guidelines or “best practices” and am always amazed how many different ways you can get things done here. The problem is it just takes a while to figure these things out.

Last question! If you were to be stranded on a desert island indefinitely with only one book to read over and over, what would it be?

Without a doubt it would be Bule Gila: Tales of a Dutch Barman in Jakarta. I forget the name of the author though. 

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Jakarta Expat­­ · ­9 May - 22 May 2012

Light Entertainment

To find out more about live stand-up comedy in Indonesia please e-mail jakarta@thecomedyclub.asia text or call 0821 1194 3084 or register at www.thecomedyclub.asia

Some Guys Have All the Luck

by Eamonn Sadler

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ome people seem to be inherently unlucky, and others seem to be inherently lucky. I have known both types of people over the years and it has always amazed me how consistent their good or bad luck seems to be.

In the fire service I had a colleague named Eric who was without doubt the unluckiest person I have ever met. Everything he did went wrong, and if something unfortunate was going to happen to someone it was always a safe bet it would happen to him. One morning we were lined up on parade at the start of a day shift and the Station Officer was calling the role when a fluorescent tube fell from the ceiling and smashed over Eric’s head. There

were countless other similar incidents on the fire station while I knew him, and, according to his wife, he had similar luck while he was off-duty. One Sunday afternoon he was working in his front garden when a football flew over the fence and hit him square in the face.

Angry, he picked up the ball and threw it hard back out towards the road where it came from, but of course it hit a passing cyclist and knocked him off. My favourite was when he spent a fortune buying himself the latest digital watch, only to find the exact same watch when he opened his birthday presents two weeks later.

On the other end of the spectrum was my childhood friend, Martin.

Last Edition's Winner

He was without doubt the luckiest person I have ever known. If there was ever a raffle or a door prize when Martin was around he would always win something. He once won a flight to Paris in a raffle, and while he was on the flight he entered his boarding pass in a lucky draw promotion the airline was having. A month later he received notification that he had won a pair of business class tickets to anywhere in Europe.

On top of that, a week after he returned from Paris he got VERY lucky with a stewardess he met on the flight back.

A few years ago Martin came to Jakarta to visit me and attended one of our comedy club events.

During the interval I was doing

the business card lucky draw, but before I drew the main prize for the evening I told the crowd that my friend Martin was there and that he was the luckiest person I had ever known, but maybe tonight was going to be different as he was yet to win anything. I gave the name card bowl to a woman in the front row. She rummaged around with her eyes tightly shut, then picked a card and handed it to me. I couldn’t believe it. It was Martin’s. I read out the name and the room fell into a moment of stunned silence before everybody erupted into laughter and applause. Martin came up onto the stage and took a bow before I handed him the prize. Lucky bastard.

Some say it’s karma at work and that you effectively make your own luck. Some say the harder you work, the luckier you get. All I know is Eric was a really nice hard-working guy, but he never got a break (except for bones and fluorescent tubes), and Martin was born into a wealthy family and, of all the people I knew, was probably the one who needed luck the least.

Most people are somewhere in the middle with occasional streaks of bad luck and occasional streaks of good luck. If you want my advice, when you’re having a streak of good luck, work it. When you’re having a streak of bad luck, stay home and lock the doors. Good luck! 

This Edition's Competition…

Caption Competition Last issue’s competition generated some very rude captions but the winner came from Bob. M. from Kemang. Well done Bob and see you next time at the comedy club with a friend!

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Office Space for Rent in Mega Kuningan Bright and airy office space available for rent in Kantor Taman E3.3 on the 3rd Floor, overlooking Mega Kuningan. The office comprises a main office and a small office along with private bathroom with shower. Available for viewing.

Size: 156sqm Building Facilities: - ATM CENTER at Menara Anugrah Coffeeshop Area - Bank: Bank Mandiri at Gedung RNI, BCA at Wisma Karya & Oakwood - Resto / Bar: Caz Bar, Gyoza Japanese Resto, Stone Grill, Sari Bundo - Pool / Billiard: available on 2nd floor - Mini Market: available in Basement - Ranch Market,Starbucks Coffee,Izzi Pizza only a few minutes walk Rental Price: IDR 15.000.000/month (nett) including Service Charge (Negotiable), including Security 24 hours, building maintenance and building insurance. Lease Term: 1 Year For more information, please email: property@jakartaexpat.biz or call 081317722271

Perfect Nirwana Getaway

Kemang Village apartment For Rent

Description: − Walking distance to Tanah Lot historic site − Breathtaking golf and ocean views − 2 double bedroom duplex apartment, upper floor location − Comfortably sleeps 4 adults plus 2 small children − Free access to all Pan Pacific hotel facilities − Next door to club house, overlooks 12th tee − Fully serviced with obliging and fluent English speaking maid − Flat screen 42” TV with cable and broadband internet − Parking

Description: Tower: Empire Floor: Grand Suite (with high ceilings) Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Maids rooms: 1 Condition: Brand new, fully furnished and fully renovated Rental price: $ 2000/month minimum 1 year

Price to Rent − US$ 200 per night high season, US$ 150 per night otherwise − Discounts for stays over 7 nights

For more information, please email: property@jakartaexpat.biz or call 081317722271

For more information, please email:

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VILLA LAVENDER LESTARI SANUR Villa Lavender is located in the sought after Kutat Lestari district, overlooking green belt land with beautiful rice fi elds and lily ponds, off ering a peaceful lifestyle in a private and quiet street. The villa has 2 fl oors, both fully furnished. Approximately 7 minutes by car to Sanur beaches.

- European style fully equipped kitchen bar - Lounge and dining - Beautiful garden - Indovision connected - Private parking area - Fitness room Building size: 250 Sqm Land size: 4.10 ara Rental Price: USD 20,000/year Sale Price: USD 300,000' For more information, please contact: property@jakartaexpat.biz or call 081317722271

Town House in Pondok Pinang

MOVE RIGHT IN!

Land size: 190m2

For rent, one-bedroom apartment at The Essence Darmawangsa.

Fully furnished, modern, and prime location at the heart of South Jakarta.

The unit has two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a separate living room, a closet and a kitchen.

Building size: 350m2 3 Bed room, 2 maid room, 3 bathroom (jacuzi in master bedroom), 1 guest toilet , 1 servant bathroom, Kitchen, Pantry, 1 large storage, service area, garage, carport, swimming pool, pool deck.

Facilities: - 24 hours security post - CCTV Camera - Cable TV and broadband internet (optional).

- Certificate Hak Milik.

Sale Price: IDR 3.85 M (negotiable)

Description: In-room facilities: intercom, cable TV, Internet, phone line Other facilities: swimming pool, gym, tennis court, children’s playroom and dedicated garage parking space. 24-hour doorman available in the lobby. Also on the complex: café, convenience store and laundry.

Rental price: USD 1,500 per month (maintenance fees included) For more information, please email: property@jakartaexpat.biz or call 081317722271

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For more information, or to book seats: Phone: +6221 745 1670 Email: jsfa@bis.or.id / www.jakartafootball.com

BUSineSS & neTWoRKinG

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iFcci MonTHlY GaTHeRinG Tue, 15th May 2012 location: TBA on rSVP 19:00 to 21:00

a RoManTic eVeninG

Taste our Buffet Menu and Authentic French Wine and Cheese, in additional to the networking experience with our VIP and All members.

@ Aula Simfonia Jakarta Sat, 19 May 2012 Jl. Industri Blok B-14 no. 1, kemayoran, Jakarta 7:30pm

Price: rp. 250.000. (Members) rp. 350.000. (non Members) rSVP: Debora - publicrelation@ifcci.com reservation is made on first come first served basis.

SpoRT

SIBElIuS Finlandia rACHMAnInoV Piano Concerto no. 2 MEnDElSSoHn Symphony no. 3 («Scottish») Indah lestari Hertanto, Piano Jakarta Simfonia orchestra Dr. Stephen Tong, Conductor Ticket prices (in IDr): 50.000. (student 8 to 15 years old) 100.000. (student 16 to 21 years old) 200.000. 300.000. 500.000. 700.000. 1.000.000.

Get your tickets now at our Box office: +6221 6586 7808 / +628777 100 2009 Email: boxoffice@aulasimfoniajakarta.com info@aulasimfoniajakarta.com www.aulasimfoniajakarta.com

BaZaaR & SHoppinG

Jewellery, luxurious Furniture, Traditional Handicrafts, & Fortune teller. More than 80 Vendors Participating Info: +6221 7179 2813 | +6221 7192216 Web Site: www.jicconline.com Email: jicc_online@yahoo.com

JaKaRTa ScHoolS FooTBall leaGUe GReenFieldS cUp FinalS Sat, May 19th 2012.

British International School, Jakarta

enTeRTainMenT

u8 and u10 Finals kick off at 9:45 Awards ceremony at 12:15 – 14:00 u12, 14, 16 All Girls Finals kick off at 15:30 Dinner served at 17:00, Awards ceremony at 18:15 – 20:00

Jicc SUMMeR SHoppinG FeSTiVal 2012

PJ roberts and Andy Penders of ESPn STAr to co-present the event and Indonesian national Team Players (TIMnAS) Firman utina and Bambang Pamungkas on stage to hand out awards.

Tue, 22 May 2012 Free Entrance - oPEn To All Exion Mall kemang Village, Jl. Pangeran antasari no.

36 P kemang - Jakarta Fabulous Gifts, Elegant Fashion collection, Beautiful

JaKaRTa coMedY clUB MaY eVenT Sat, 19th May 2012. location: TBA on rSVP Performances by: owen Smith, Christophe Davidson Prepaid price: rp. 300.000.

Pay on the door: rp. 350.000.

Including free first drink you must bring identification with you for security check! Thank you.

reservations: Email: Jakarta@thecomedyclubasia Tel: 082111943084 www.thecomedyclubindo.com

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Sports Education

tHe real Madrid eXperience K

ids love football, there’s no doubt about it. Imagine if your child had the opportunity to travel to Spain to play and learn football at real madrid’s residential Soccer Camp, their friends would probably never hear the end of it.

Now this dream can come true, as long as you can afford it, for boys and girls between the ages of 10 to 17 years old who wish to live the experience that represents the best sports club in the world. once enrolled, the fee covers a round trip flight, training in the official facilities of real madrid, coached by official real madrid coaches, 14 days of accommodation in the Hall of residence of the Autonomous university of madrid, full board during their stay including all food and beverages, 15 hours a week of Spanish lessons, educational activities and more.

In Campus Experience, the combination of sport and training turns into an intense educational and enriching process for participants. Through the practice of football, basketball, tennis and a varied program of educational, fun and innovative activities, boys and girls get closer to the values associated to real madrid, such as leadership, companionship, tolerance, teamwork and self control.

During their stay in our Camps, children will be trained and monitored by highly qualified professionals, both in sports and education fields. The sports field consists of teaching staff of the real madrid Foundation, formed by graduates in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, technical coaches and support staff. The education field is formed by pedagogues, teachers, educators, group leaders and experts in different areas such as audiovisual production, theatre, music, etc.

The Sports City of real madrid is the greatest sports centre ever built by a football club. It has five natural grass soccer fields, five artificial grass soccer fields, the Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium next to the training centre, medical services with the latest innovations, more than 15 changing rooms, warm-up area and a cafeteria. The Local Sports Centre of the Autonomous Community of madrid has swimming pools, spaces in the shade, restaurant, sports areas and much more.

If you’re interested to find out more information check out www.vivaspanyol.com or email monica: monica@vivaspanyol.com

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Place a Classified Ad and get results!

Classifieds are still FREE! Send in your classifieds to ads@jakartaexpat.biz Next issue deadline: 2 May, 2012 Have something to sell? Looking for something to buy? Looking for staff? Selling property? Or need a place to live? Why not place your classified ad with Jakarta Expat!

Your classified will be placed once for 2 weeks online and once in our printed version which has a circulation of 15.000 copies bi weekly.

Conditions: Personal classifieds : free of charge | 50 words max Commercial classifieds : Rp. 100,000 | 0 - 50 words

: Rp. 200,000 | 50 - 100 words - Property listings are considered as Commercial.

- For adding an image / company logo in our printed issue another Rp. 150,000 needs to be charged.

Send in your classifieds to ads@jakartaexpat.biz

Sub lease office space (254 sqm) including partition at PLAZA MUTIARA BUILDING. Kawasan Mega Kuningan, South Jakarta.

Please Call 021-57988623 Mobile:0816-1938580.

2005 Toyota Crown. Japan Import.

Complete papers. Black with creme leather. 16 inch factory rims plus 18 inch black and chrome performance spokes. 58.000 km. 3 liter V-6.

6 speeds. Reclining rear seats.

Multiport rear aircon. Refridgerator.

Wonderful factory sound system.

Moonroof. A fast luxury sedan for those who know about cars. Rp 1.1 bill new. Asking Rp 490 million - gary.sweitzer@hotmail.com

HOUSE FOR SALE : Jalan Takuban Perahu gg solo antigue THE NATA RESIDENCE padang sambian kelot- Krobokan - Seminyak Bali, semi furnished, LAND size 100sqm, BUILDING 85sqm, FREE HOLD certificate, DUPLEX 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hot water, mini garden, living room, kitchen, garage, possible to make a small pool. Good location, tourist area, quite place, 5 minutes from Bali Deli Seminyak. Price for sale : Rp. 1.300.000.000 negotiable.

Call ANNA ( 0361 ) 8617578 / 0818559125 / 081337798820 FOR RENT/SALE: 2 bedroom + 1 Office + 1 bath apartment at Hampton's Park, Pondok Indah. Fully furnished. Unit is located on ground floor - tower A. Pool View. Rent cost: $1500/month (includes maintenance fee). Sale price: Rp. 1.500.000.000. Call/sms to: 087878010799 (Bu Mahmuda-owner) Email: davidrshipley@gmail.com

SUBLEASE Villa in the heart of Seminyak behind Oberoi for 10 years, 7 Ara land, 4+2 bedrooms, fully furnished, cable tv, wi-fi, security & housekeeping, large kitchen, swpool, courtyard, spacious indoor & outdoor lv room. Call owner now: +62 812386658 tel:+62 0812386658, +62 081805699355 tel: +62 081805699355.

Email: avatarintl@cbn.net.id FOR RENT/SALE: 2 Bedroom Apartment (1 Office + 1 Bath) at Hampton's Park - Pondok Indah.

Furnished. Ground floor, tower A, pool view. Rent cost: $1500/month (includes maintenance fee). Sale price: Rp. 1.500.000.000 Contact: 087878010799 (Ibu Mahmudaowner).

Freelance female is looking for a part time job or a job from home to suit family requirements.

Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering, Masters in materials and manufacturing (foam glass manufacturing), native Arabic speaker and fluent English (translation is an option). dina. bayo@gmail.com I am a British national, currently living in Jakarta and I am looking for work here. English Private Lesson with native English speaker in Menteng, Kuningan, Thamrin, Senayan area. If interested, please contact 081294485488 or email : anthony.cartwright30@yahoo.com Looking for work! I am an American citizen who currently lives in Bandung but I am looking for employment opportunities in Jakarta. I am 37 years old and have lived in Indonesia nearly 15 years total. I can speak, read and write Indonesian well.

Currently I teach English but as I have a degree in leadership and management and have over 8 years of sales experience, I am looking for an opportunity in Jakarta at this time. Please email me at joscul@ gmail.com Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Ed.D, Executive Masters Degree in Business Administration in Leadership, Bachelor of Science, 30 years Educational experience, Certified, Broadcasting, Special Education background, seeks Successful Management of Private Educational Institution.

Salary negotiable/available immediately. Call 081398989033 / 082153348585/ 082152914931.

We are looking for a Governess for 2 children (5 and 8). She/He is expected to pick the children up from school, take them to after school clubs and support them doing homework. She should also help with their learning of Indonesian. Option to live in.

Please call Dini 087881505955.

PT. Wahana Inti Global is a new company based in Kemang, we have an immediate opening for

a Personal Assistant to BOD. Preferably female between 2230 with excellent communication skills and speaks English. Fresh Graduates are welcome, finance / accounting background is a plus. Candidates should be able to start working by May 1st, 2012.

Please send your complete CV to threexkemang@gmail.com Im looking for a young (age 30's) live out house maid to work Full time Mon-Fri in Kemang Timur. Will pay overtime if needed. Duties include Indonesian cooking twice a week.

Must speak a little English and like our small dog. Start in May: SMS Teressia- 081294475814 I'm forming a new Party Organizer, need a few foreign talent, i will teach them how to be a DJ for free and find the job and also perform in best local club in Jakarta. If you’re interested call me 085717581771(dany)/ dany. phoenix@ymail.com Looking for part time work for my pembantu/cook Ibu Sutarni from mid May 2012. Ibu has worked for me since 2006 and Australian Embassy households for over 10 years. She is a great Indonesian and western cook, keeps my house and clothes spick and span and is absolutely trustworthy. +628121044215

We provide nurturing environment that encourages the growth and development of the child through age-appropriate planned activities and positive reinforcement.

Arts and craft, Indoor outdoor playground, CCTV, Hot meal 3x, Nursery, Baby Massage. 3-48 mths 021 7664986/ 99191022. www.kupukupudaycare.com Jl Kemang Selatan XII/7, JakSel Growing up is fun at kupukupu!

Traveling? Let us help you! As your partner in business, we aspire to provide service standards that are faster, more accurate and more reliable. Contact us now to assist you for all your travel needs.

PT. Amazing World Explorer T&T. Kemang Square, 3rd floor unit III12. Jl. Kemang Raya no. 5. Phone: 7179 4722 - awe.tours@gmail. com Bali—Friendliest, Coziest Hotel/ Homestay in Ubud. Charming and very inexpensive, your hostess, Ibu Oka Kartini. Call me on 08123839867. Also looking for investing partner (small investment) to expand and improve our lovely hotel. Also great for a restaurant.

We are facing the main road in Ubud. A really great opportunity for the right person.

FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC. Professional health-care with experienced practitioners. Careful assessment and individually designed treatment plans. Excellent results with low back and neck pain, shoulder problems, sciatica, disk herniations, headaches and migraine and other musculoskeletal disorders and wellness care.

Don’t suffer another day call us today. HOTEL KRISTAL (021) 7507090

Bahasa Indonesia Lesson.

Experience Bahasa Indonesia Lesson, have some openings for those interested to have the Bahasa Indonesia lesson at home or office. Please contact: Bp. Chairuman 0812 103 7466 Learn indonesian language for expatriate. Professional teachers come to your home or office.

Contact: Jl. Albezia VI. Blok B No. 22 Cipinang Kabembem Jakarta Timur 13240. 02196029502/08 979332879/087885296161/085 781173576 - PIN BB : 300A2424.

Bandung - Jl. Banjarnegara No. 13 Antapani Bandung. (022) 7203042 - +6281394624172 - Pekalongan (0285) 9104091 excellentprivat@gmail.com. http:// expatriateindonesia.com/

For over 14 years, Living in Indonesia, A Site for Expatriates has provided expats with “Practical Information” to help smooth the transition to their new life in Indonesia. Choose from 1,200+ articles – all written by expats to address the specific concerns of expats. Living in Indonesia, A Site for Expatriates www.expat.or.id We urgently require a Full-Time or Part-Time English Teacher for our language school. The applicants must have the following qualifications: • Min S1 (Preferably in English) • Excellent English skills • Having 2 years teaching experience • Local Indonesian living in Jakarta Send CV & Photo to hrd@sibschool.com Spanish native teacher can come to your place, flexible time. Contact 081908720198 or estarrona@gmail.com

Have the Coolest Party With BINTANG PARTY EXPRESSWe deliver and serve Bintang & Heineken Draught beer to your door, just email to : party_express@yahoo.com or dial 0818 948 627 and 759 4611

Relax we carry the load. Your peace of mind is our highest priority. One company Allied to Allied, over 800 locations worldwide. Your specialist in household goods moving services.

Jakarta (021) 780 7851, Surabaya (031) 749 8377, Email: info@alliedpickfords.co.id Website: www.alliedpickfords.com

Two turtles looking for a new home. Bart, hp 08-11923608, email bart@vdongen.com Medical evacuation health & life insurance. Let us diagnose your needs. Contact Paul Beale, mobile: +62 816 137 0663, office: 021-5220990 E: paulbeale@gms-financial.com

Need flexible courses? Want to study privately at home, office or in a class? Bahasa Indonesia class starts on 22 May at the American Club. Private classes also available for Bahasa / English/ Mandarin. Qualified teachers & excellent materials.

021-68888246/0813-85590009 sibchool@sibschool.com, www.sibschool.com

SPANISH LESSONS. Native speaker.

Contact: juana@vivaspanyol.com Tel: +62 81310576748.

Special offer! Private Diving Cruises (6days/5nights) on a traditional buginese schooner in Komodo. Minimum 3 persons, maximum 8 persons. Price starting at $ 160 person/day. Departure every Wednesday.

For more information contact: info@divingcruisesambasi.com www.divingcruisesambasi.com

Does Your Child Play Soccer? Give your child the chance to become the best soccer player on the team!Try the SuperSkills guaranteed way of creating skillful soccer players.

We teach the secrets to expert dribbling & complete mastery of the ball. All of our coaches are former professional players and certified in the SuperSkills methodology.

Currently SuperSkills is available 5 days per week after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 9 various locations in Jakarta – South, North, & Central Jakarta all have centers including Pondok Indah, CiToS, ISCI, Kelapa Gading, and Ancol. We're somewhere near you! Contact us now and set up a Free Trial for your child & guaranteed to improve every player during every session (even at the Free Trial). There is no risk, we love what we do & it’s fun and healthy. Contact us now & Try for Free! SMS or Phone: Contact us today at +62 - 815 1160 7218.

SuperSkills@SuperSkillsSoccer.com www.SuperSkillsSoccer.com Garage sale quality expat furniture, teak dining, tables chairs, carved teak chaise lounge, fold up ping pong table on wheels, large fish tank approx 6' x 4' x 3' as new, filter, gravel complete, toshiba tv 42' projection screen, very good condition, jl.

H.Namin no.40 Cipete jakarta selatan, call gina : 08111632656 or peter: 081286130223.

Professional make-up artist offers services to artists and discerning ladies for venues, weddings,

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Place a Classified Ad and get results!

special occasions, etc. We will come to you at your Home, Office or Venue. Professional, Experienced and Courteous Makeup Artist with that special touch.

Call Eka at: 081280964477 to schedule an appointment; or email at kjbjkt11@att.net Hair and Nail services can also be pre-arranged!

Java bed. It’s been in the household for nearly 20 years, and if furniture could talk, this piece would tell a few tales. A true antique, 100% teak, beautifully carved, and complete with mattress and scatter cushions, you have to see and try it to appreciate. Sleeps two in comfort, and is just perfect for guests, as an ornament or simply to watch tv from. An absolute bargain at 12 million rupiah. Phone neti on 085711892519. Even the best friends leave eventually, and we have sadly come that time of our lives where we have to part with our much loved LOOKING FOR : DO YOU HAVE TOO MUCH UNUSED STUFF? DO YOU WANT TO GO BACK TO YOUR ORIGINATING COUNTRY AND WANT SOMEBODY TO BUY YOUR STUFFS? We buy used goods like furniture,electronic,clothing,sport equipment,household,bag,shoes, etc. Contact: 082123232589 (Christi) From my house where I have been living less than 6 months,I am going

to sell: - 1 dinner table (2mx1m) with 6 chairs for 3.000.000 IRp (brand-new !)

- 2 "benches", one single green colour and the second fancy one on the same tones of the first one. Their pillow can be used in a "crossed" way, as you like. Price: 5.000.000 IRp. (brandnew). Both the items are really brand new. E-mail: cerpaol@gmail.com. For photos, see: http://fotoalbum.virgilio.it/ cerpao_foto/mobiliinvenditadall/ Garage Sale: TV, Speakers, lounger, blender, iron, coffee maker, toaster, rice cooker, cordless phone, microwave, clock radio, modem, PS3, Roland amp, Fender amp, clothes, plants, lamps, books, transforms, curtains, desk, shelves, wicker chairs, basically everything must go. Sunday, May 27th (10:00AM – 2:00PM) Graha Taman HC1 NO. 12 Bintaro Sektor IX, Lamirand@gmail.com

St. Lukas fresh new jewellery designer in Bali, specializes in custom made jewelries, one of a kind, does not make mass amounts of one design, made to order. Please contact Leo: 081805684044.

I want to trade used postage stamps.

I have many stamps from various countries.Please SMS 081 7472 8036 or 0821 4361 5555.Denpasar Bali.

Gemstones of Indonesia— largest collection: opal, pearls,

fossilized coral, red, black, rare blue, very rare orange coral, rare rose agate, wood & shell fossil, picture agate, rare tropical woods, stingray vertebrae and much more. Wholesale and retail. Many extraordinary stones—and the fabulous Jewels by lrwan contemporary jewelry.

Dharma Mulia Galleries. Jl. Ir. H. Juanda (Ciputat Raya) 50, Tel: 7492850, 0811824302. E-mail: jewelsbyirwan@gmail.com

Art Deco—very rare large “partners’ desk”, small display cabinet, pinball machine, “baby box” et al. Also collection of highly important Javanese Classical and Folk Art pieces—and many Kraton (royal family) pieces. Want to sell cheap. 0812 98861232.

ested? Please call : Iwan SM -(021) 96198431 - 0812-98634475

www.Kekayuan.com.

Modern, Minimalist, Industrial Furniture. We are a furniture manufacturer based in Jakarta specializing in reclaimed / recycled teakwood. We accept custom made furniture requests.

For fast response please email us at bagus.rochadiat@gmail.com or sms / call us at 0818 068 558 17

Italian Institute of Culture Jakarta Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, 117 Menteng - LANGUAGE COURSES - COOKING CLASSES - FILMS SCREENING (English subtitles) (Every Wednesday [7 pm] and Saturday [4 pm]) For further information please contact: (021) 3927531 / 3141647 – email: iicjakarta@esteri.it

EILUX WATCH WINDERS. Most innovated technology mimicking human wrist action to keep your automotaic watches fully wound with no possibility of over-winding.

Innovated technology you can trust. Satisfaction and Lowest Price Guaranteed. Visit us at: SENAYAN TRADE CENTER (STC) G-121, Jl. Asia Afrika, Jakarta or call 021.70078262/ 0811106776

For SALE. New Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 inc for $460 or IDR.4.300.000.

Feature: Voice call, Android 4.0,double camera, Wi-Fi ,Bluetooth, USB, music player, long lasting battery, slim, light, free original pouch, headset and 12 months internet. Please contact Ms. Fontessa 08170742304 or echa.bni@ gmail.com

Visit our wine boutique at Jl. Kemang Raya 45B. Open daily 10am - 2am.

Wine price list inquiry, Wine delivery, reservation and private function please call 02171792577, nurul@ vinplus.biz, punny@vinplus.biz"

Jazz / Popular / Classic Piano /Keyboard Course with modern method, a study can be at your home. Inter-

ARE YOU A FAT EXPAT? Get from FAT2FIT; I’m a British expat with a WELLNESS CENTRE. Let me give you a FREE WELLNESS EVALUATION (Fat Check, Personal Consultation & Samples). Come to us/we will visit your WORK/HOME. Call Daniel/Shinta 087889043818 or add BB 255BB3F2

Teak dark brown dinnertable for sale with 8 chairs. Bought from Klots Kemang in 2007. As good as new. 2,5m x 1m. Free white pillows. Rp.6.000.000. Contact: evelieninjakarta@hotmail.com

Personals For sale. USA-bred male maltese dog, vaccinated, potty-trained 100% adorable 2,5 year old cont: 0811 910 555 or 0812 8111 2848 .Email:lannysoen@gmail.com

An Indonesian Male looking for Expat (especially women) to become friends and to enhance English skill while teaching Bahasa for expats.

Contact Arul 085649499923 or blackberry pin 27fa9ac3

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