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Dear Readers

108th Edition • 18 December 2013 - 14 January 2014

Editor in Chief

The Holiday Season is upon us once more, and for many residents of Jakarta, it feels as though it has come around so quickly. It is true what they say; time does fly in Jakarta.

If you’ve been a resident of our capital for a while and enjoy a pint or two at a good old-fashioned pub, you may recognize the man behind the beard on this ‘Festive’ issue’s cover. It is indeed none other than Bartele Santema, who is behind many well-known pubs in Jakarta, such as the Eastern Promise, De Hooi and Cazbar. All of his bars will be running Christmas and New Year’s celebrations this year, so do visit their website to find out more and get

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involved in the fun: www.bugilsgroup.com But be warned, he knows who’s been naughty and who’s been nice!

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As life can be very stressful in Jakarta, especially due to the traffic, which feels to be getting worse lately, it is important to have some holiday time to unwind and relax. What are you getting up to this Christmas? Let us know through Twitter on @ Jakarta_expat and hashtag #jakartaexpatcrimbo and we’ll share what you’re getting up to with the world.

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This edition of Jakarta Expat is our ‘Festive Issue’ and we have some great reads to get you in the mood for spreading joy. Grace Susetyo travels to Jogjakarta to discover a magical prayer garden the Javanese Catholics of Kulon Progo proudly call home; Gua Maria Sendang Sono. We have some great Christmas cocktail recipes and drinks ideas for your get-togethers

by Rico Lago, and Tess Joyce gives us the history of the Christmas spices of Indonesia, which can be found at your local pasar (market).

Contributors Sophie Chavanel Rico Lago Polly Lavelle Tess Joyce Hush Petersen Eamonn Sadler Grace Susetyo Kenneth Yeung

Although the Holiday Season is a time for fun and merriment, please remember to be careful, avoiding counterfeit spirits tainted with methanol. Kenneth Yeung writes about a lifesaving initiative against methanol in Indonesia, which was founded by the parents of Liam Davies, who tragically died at just 19 years of age after consuming a lethal drink on Gili Trawangan. Please turn to page 4 for the full story.

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However you choose to spend your holidays, we hope it’s a special one shared with your loved ones. From all of us at Jakarta Expat, we wish you a very Happy Christmas and all the best in the New Year ahead!

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108th issue getting into the holiday spirit good tidings from java: the spirit of sendang sono sunday brunches in jakarta 12. meet the expat meet paul van der aa 13. faces of jakarta fizal the jalan surabaya shop apprentice raising awareness help make a difference this christmas 14. Light Entertainment the last laugh on us 16. scams in the city taxi troubles 16. Events 18. classifieds & property listings 4. a festive warning

lifesaving initiatives against methanol 8. the christmas spirit

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6. festive spices

the christmas spices of indonesia

7. festivities

10. food & drink

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A festive warning by K ennet h Y e u n g

Lifesaving Initiatives Against Methanol With Christmas and New Year almost here, plenty of people will be taking the opportunity to engage in some festive drinking. If you’re holidaying anywhere in the archipelago, please take care to avoid any alcoholic beverages that may be tainted with lethal methanol.

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t doesn’t matter how experienced or heavy a drinker you are, as little as 30ml of methanol can kill. The Indonesian government doesn’t keep statistics on annual methanol fatalities, but based on media reports and anecdotal evidence, the death toll is estimated to be in the hundreds. Part of the problem is that many Indonesian doctors do not recognise the symptoms of methanol poisoning, let alone know how to treat it.

Rudy’s Pub indicated an unnaturally high methanol content in the drinks. Methanol is used in antifreeze, solvent or fuel. It is a natural by-product of local arak, which is distilled from the sap of palm flowers.

Traditional distillers remove the methanol, which is lighter than regular ethyl alcohol. This lightness means that four or more people can share a tainted bottle, but only one may die if they get the methanol from the top.

Fortunately, an effort is now underway to train doctors, provide medical equipment and raise public awareness, so that lives can be saved.

It is suspected that some unscrupulous bar managers add local methanol-tainted spirits to international brand-name bottles to stretch their profits. The government’s high taxes on imported spirits place them beyond the reach of most Indonesians, while most of the spirits sold in Indonesia have entered through the black market. Certain distribution networks are tightly controlled by powerful individuals, often operating above the law.

Tim and Lhani Davies, originally from New Zealand and now residents of Perth in Western Australia, lost their teenage son Liam earlier this year after he purchased a methanol-tainted drink from a bar on Lombok’s Gili Trawangan Island. They have channelled their grief into setting up a charity called Lifesaving Initiatives Against Methanol, which is undertaking a range of programs for toxicology education and training, and also aims to reduce the production of illegal and counterfeit spirits.

Liam was 19 years old when he and a group of friends were holidaying in Lombok. They were well aware of the dangers of methanol-tainted drinks in Indonesia and therefore had brought over their own bottles of duty-free spirits. Those bottles were quickly stolen from their hotel, apparently an inside job. When the youths visited Rudy’s Pub on Gili Trawangan, Liam asked the bartender if the top-shelf bottle of Smirnoff vodka was a genuine import. Assured that it was, he ordered a vodka and lime. Most of his friends drank beer. Liam later fell ill and was taken to a Lombok hospital, where he was misdiagnosed with a brain aneurism. He was later flown to Perth, where his condition was accurately diagnosed but by then it was too late for doctors to save him.

“There were a couple of points at which he could have been saved, if doctors at the Lombok hospital had asked the right questions and made the right diagnosis,” says Tim. Subsequent clinical tests on samples of alcohol from

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Methanol poisoning can actually be treated by giving the victim pure ethanol alcohol, which stops the methanol from metabolising into formaldehyde and formic acid.

Police identified at least one suspect in the case of Liam’s death, but prosecutors are yet to follow up with charges. When Tim and Lhani started their campaign for justice for Liam and to raise awareness, there were some negative reactions such as: “Why all the fuss over one dead bule?” Yet their campaign is more about enabling medical clinics and hospitals to be able to deal with methanol poisoning. “It’s not about one foreigner. This is about saving future lives,” says Tim. He and Lhani have been meeting with methanol producers, spirits producers and Indonesian authorities in the hope of developing better law enforcement and regulations concerning the importation and distribution of spirits. They would also like to see random testing of bottles of spirits to determine whether methanol is present. Such tests can be done within five seconds by using a spectrometer – should the Health Ministry, the Trade Ministry or the police wish to invest in such equipment.

With support from the Australian Agency for International Development, Tim and Lhani have organised a series of toxicology workshops in Bali, resulting in hundreds of doctors and nurses being taught how to diagnose and treat methanol poisoning.

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Liam Davies who died of methanol poisoning on Gili Trawangan at 19 years of age

Local doctors with the know-how are to be sent to remote health clinics to continue the training.

Establishing the workshops at Denpasar’s Sanglah Hospital was not too difficult, as it has engaged in strong cooperation with Australian hospitals following the 2002 Bali bombings. Australian nurse Di Brown, who heads a sister hospital program between Sanglah and Royal Darwin hospitals, hopes to have teams of nurses assigned to remote areas to educate people about the dangers of methanol.

Many Indonesian doctors view all forms of alcohol poisoning as the same and attempt to treat it by getting the patient to drink water. Methanol poisoning can actually be treated by giving the victim pure ethanol alcohol, which stops the methanol from metabolising into formaldehyde and formic acid.

A patient then undergoes haemodialysis to remove the methanol from the bloodstream. Many hospitals and clinics do not have such facilities. In Lombok, only one hospital has dialysis equipment and only a few individuals know how to operate it. Tim and Lhani are raising funds to help provide further necessary equipment and the relevant training.

The couple has also been busy in Australia, running a campaign that warns school-leavers bound for Bali and Lombok holidays about the risk of toxic cocktails.

In Indonesia, they are raising awareness by focusing on the hospitality industry, local communities and licensed distributors of alcohol.

They also have a plan for airlines and travel companies to provide tourists with information on methanol as they enter Indonesia.

Tim, who has been visiting Indonesia for over 20 years, admits there are many challenges but he has already seen some positive results from the medical workshops, such as ethanol becoming more accepted as a form of treatment. “If there’s one positive thing to come from this tragedy, it’s that doctors will be able Kenneth Yeung is a to save other lives,” he says.

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Festive Spices by T E S S J O Y C E

The Christmas Spices o f

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If you enjoy baking festive treats at home during the Christmas season, you may have noticed that imported foods such as dried fruits, nuts and Christmas sauces can all be expensive and sometimes difficult to find in Indonesia. Fortunately, many seasonal Risk the Christmas ingredients are easy to discover at your local pasar (market) – Annual these include of Death During spices of Indonesia. Cloves, nutmeg and mace all originate from One’sMaluku Lifetime.(the Spice Islands) Source: International Shark Attack File and many other spices, including ginger, cinnamon and vanilla are also easy to obtain.

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he history of the spice trade is full of European control struggles and in 1522, Spain was the first to circumnavigate the globe in their search for the highly prized spices – a voyage in which only 18 men survived and 232 sailors lost their lives. Over the centuries, the powerhouses of Europe competed for trading routes and the prices of the spices rocketed. Stowed away in locked boxes the spices were often saved for the Christmas season in many wealthy households and became a status symbol.

Having visited Indonesia five times, Italian chef Bruno Giordano returns to the Spice Islands every year, looking for inspiration for The Ristorante Torre’s menu at his seafood restaurant in Northern Italy. “Spices, great culture and beaches make Maluku one of my favourite regions to visit,” said Bruno. “The food is very simple (as always when visiting remote places), but the use of nutmeg, cloves and pepper make it delicious.”

Bruno’s restaurant is in partnership with the Slow Food Foundation, which aims to promote sustainable agriculture, small-scale producers, culture, as well as traditional knowledge. In his garden, Bruno grows old varieties of fruits and he buys from local producers in order to support the community and “preseve our culture and our products from mass production.”

Inspired by Indonesia’s local and fresh vegetables, fruits and spices, Bruno has also grown a wide variety of Indonesian plants that are suitable for the mild temperature of Celle Ligure in North Italy. “Now I’ve grown lemongrass, different kinds of Indonesian chillies (I use the leaves for soups), taro, pera katak (bitter gourd), avocadoes, different kinds of selasih (basil) such as cinnamon basil, red basil, lemon basil and long beans, kangkung, ginger, galanga and passion fruit.”

French chef Simon Baudoin was similarly impressed by the freshness and vitality of Indonesia’s produce, and after settling down in Bandung, he now plans to open a bar called L’Societe, this New Year’s Eve. His recently opened pastry shop, Prenkis, aims to introduce French tarts and pies to the Indonesian market and Simon also uses fresh Maluku spices in his cooking. “Many snacks around Indonesia use monosodium glutamate (MSG), which rounds the flavours and makes everything taste the same. We are not using this, only the real flavour of the products and nutmeg enhances the flavour of our quiches.”

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A popular Christmas beverage from America and Canada, which also uses nutmeg, is eggnog - made from milk, eggs and liquor, often garnished with cinnamon or nutmeg. However, nutmeg is in fact native to the Banda islands, and in England, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, it was thought that nutmeg could hold off the plague; as the spices trickled through England, Queen Elizabeth I ordered the first gingerbread figures to be made in the likeness of her important guests. Ginger is native to Southeastern Asia and is easy to find at local Indonesian markets. Most gingerbread recipes suggest using ground ginger, yet Christmas recipes using fresh ginger and shredded coconut are easy to find online.

Gingerbread biscuits are often seen in Germany’s Christmas markets during the festive season, along with giant Christmas trees and brightly-decorated stalls selling Christmas stollen and mulled wine (Glühwein or “glow wine”). For me, mulled wine brings back fond memories of friends, pubs and English winters, yet this beverage was first prepared in Rome in the 1st century. Now heated wine is made throughout Europe, Russia and Turkey. Despite its many variations, dry red wine is the popular choice and citrus fruits, sugar and spices such as cloves, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon are often added.

Although cinnamon (kayu manis) originates from Sri Lanka; historically it was cultivated in Java and Sumatra and was later cultivated by the Dutch. Now cinnamon sticks are easy to find in the market and are popularly used in Javanese beverages. Cinnamon is an ingredient in many Christmas treats, including fruit cakes, mince pies and Christmas pudding (which can also be infused with mace and nutmeg).

Yet cloves originate from the Spice Islands and after the Spanish returned from their round-the-world trip, the Italian explorer Antonio Pigafetta published his journal of the expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan.

Here, Antonio describes Maluku, “No cloves are grown in the world except in the five mountains of those five islands. Almost every day we saw a mist descend and encircle now one and now another of those mountains, on account of which those cloves become perfect. Each of those people possesses clove trees, and each one watches over his own trees although he does not cultivate them. Some nutmeg trees are found in that island: the tree resembles our walnut tree, and has leaves like it.”

The historian David Snowden recently compiled a list

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1. Chef Bruno Giordano 2. 'Pies and Flans' A recipe book of the Monks of Evesham Abbey by David Snowde 3. Map of Molluca circa 1616 by Petrus Bertius, courtesy of Bartele Gallery 3. Prenkis pastry shop

of recipes used in the Medieval era by the monks of Evesham Abbey in England, which were surprisingly rich in spices (demonstrating the Abbey’s wealth) and a recipe was found for nutmeg cookies.

At Christmas in Maluku, cloves are used to flavour the Dutch-Indonesian fusion dish – Brenebon. Red kidney beans with pork and beef are prepared in a soup with cloves, chilli and nutmeg and the taste is said to be flavoursome.

The word Brenebon derives from the Dutch words bruine (brown) and bonen (beans) and in the original Dutch version of the dish (known as bruine bonensoep or brown bean soup), brown or pinto beans are infused with cloves.

The spices provide the perfect opportunity to cook some traditional, slow food with fresh, local ingredients. As chef Simon Baudoin says, “Nowadays it’s easy to find these spices in supermakets in France, but nothing beats the fresh quality here in the pasar.”.

Tess Joyce lives on an island in Raja Ampat at the moment. Tess is a writer from the UK with a little boat and two paddles who enjoys exploring the seas and corals there.

Further Information. Antonio Pigafetta, The First Voyage Around the World, 1519-1522: An Account of Magellan’s Expedition (2007) University of Toronto Press. History of the spice trade: http://jakartaexpat.biz/history/of-spiceand-profit/. The Ristorante Torre: http://www. ristorantetorrecelle.it/.Prenkis pastry shop (orders and deliveries):happyprenkis@gmail.com.

Slow Food: http://www.slowfoodfoundation.com/

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festivities by R ico la g o

Yellowtail Moscato (Australia)

There is nothing like that light, perky fizz and natural raciness to make things feel good. Freshness is key and this Moscato has it in spades. Crushed green grapes, hints of peach and a little lift of tropical fruits to round out the soft palate, but the real hero are the delicate ‘frizzante’ bubbles.

Zonin Prosecco (Italy)

A lively, sparkling wine that is essential to having fun, Italian style. Dry and foodfriendly, it adds an element of festivity to any gathering or meal. Prosecco’s fresh and fruity flavour profile make it easy to pair with any kind of food and also makes it a delightful aperitif.

Viña Maipo Brut (Chile)

An intriguing blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Chenin Blanc, this fresh sparkling wine has pineapple notes that give way to a lightly tart finish. With an aromatic mix of quince and green apples, this is a perfect companion to fish, seafood or as an aperitif.

If you want to add a personal touch to your sparkling wine, consider this easy-to-make Sparkling Sangria:

1. Sangria De Cava Fill a pitcher with 750ml bottle sparkling wine (almost any brand will do) and add 15ml each of brandy and orange liqueur. Combine with the juice of an orange and a lime.

Should you prefer making cocktails for the holiday season, here are some that are fun and far from the norm:

2. Christmas Jones This sweet highball drink begins with a blend of strawberries, pineapple and vodka and is topped with lemon-lime soda for a refreshing holiday cocktail. It’s topped with a mint garnish that adds a little cheer to the final presentation and is a great all-around holiday drink for two.

Ingredients: • 4 fresh strawberries • 1 1/2 oz vodka • 2 tsp superfine sugar

The festive season is upon us, and what better time to channel your creativity and be inventive with cocktails and wine pairings? WhiskeyCola, Gin and Tonic and Shiraz-Cab may suffice for the rest of the year, but now is the time to spice up your parties and get-togethers.

And it needn’t be difficult or overly expensive!

Nothing brightens up a gathering like bubbly! And while Champagne may be a budget-breaker, consider these sparkling alternatives.

• 5 oz pineapple juice • 7-Up (or other lemon-lime soda) • Mint sprigs for garnish

Preparation: • In a blender, whiz the vodka, strawberries, sugar and pineapple juice together.

• Pour the mix equally into two highball glasses.

• Top with 7-Up. • Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Preparation: 1. Pour the ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice.

2. Shake well.

3. Strain into a Champagne flute.

4. Garnish with mint leaves and a dash of nutmeg.

4. English Christmas Punch

3. Dreaming Of Zen You may be dreaming of a white Christmas and the kids of all the great presents that Santa is going to drop off, but for many of us the dream of the holiday season is just a little peace. That is where this calming cocktail comes in.

The mix of fruits combines beautifully with Zen Green Tea Liqueur and cream for a soothing cocktail to help you zen out.

Warm up your holidays with this wonderful punch recipe.

It’s also fun to make because it involves flaming the drink, which is always a spectacular sight, but in this case it’s an entire punch bowl. This punch has a dark rum base that is enhanced by the flavours of red wine and tea. The recipe is for 27 servings, making it a great holiday party punch.

Ingredients: • 1 oz Zen Green Tea Liqueur • 1/2 oz Midori Melon Liqueur • 3 oz mango juice • White pepper • 2 oz cream • Mint leaves for garnish • Grated nutmeg for garnish

• 750 ml bottle dark rum • 750 ml bottle dry red wine • 3 cups strong, brewed tea • 2 cups sugar • 1/2 cup orange juice • 1/2 cup lemon juice • Season fruits for garnish

Ingredients:

Preparation: Method one (no flame): 1. Heat, but do not allow to boil, all of the ingredients in a saucepan or chafing dish.

2. Stir well, ensuring all of the sugar is dissolved.

3. Pour the heated mix into a heat-proof punch bowl and add seasonal fruits like orange slices and cranberries.

4. Serve warm.

Method two (flamed): 1. Heat, but do not allow to boil, the wine, tea, lemon and orange juices in a saucepan or chafing dish.

2. Pour the heated mix into a heat-proof punch bowl.

3. Place as much sugar as possible into a large ladle and any excess sugar into the punch bowl.

4. Saturate the sugar in the ladle with rum.

5. Ignite the rum and sugar in the ladle and pour it into the bowl while still aflame.

6. Stir well and extinguish the flames.

7. Pour the remainder of the rum into the punch.

8. Stir well, ensuring Rico Lago is a native of Brooklyn who has the sugar is completely been in Indonesia more than 20 years. dissolved.

He is presently the proprietor of Mambo 9. Serve warm.

Bodega Fine Wines & Spirits in Kemang.

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the christmas spirit by g race s u setyo

Good Tidings from Java:

The Spirit of Sendang Sono

Java is described by many as a historically rich hub of spiritual devotion and diversity.

Christians in rural Java may not deck their halls with boughs of holly or hang up their stockings for Father Christmas. But like other religions in Java, Christianity and its celebrations have been finely repackaged in a local form like no other.

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ucked a 30-minute drive from the massive Buddhist monument Borobudur, within the borders of the Royal Jogjakarta Sultanate, is a prayer garden the Javanese Catholics of Kulon Progo proudly call home; Gua Maria Sendang Sono.

Dubbed “Lourdes in Yogyakarta”, Sendang Sono features stations of the cross (prayer altars depicting the passion of the Christ), a grotto for lighting candles in prayers to Mother Mary, several al fresco chapels and a holy spring whose water is believed to have healing properties.

Sendang Sono was founded in 1904 when a local Javanese farmer, Barnabas Sarikromo, converted to Catholicism and got baptised on Pentecost day. Before this, Sarikromo suffered a mysterious disease that plagued his legs with foul-smelling wounds. In meditation, Sarikromo was inspired to travel to Muntilan where he met Dutch priest Frans van Lith. The priest nursed Sarikromo back to health and introduced him to the Catholic faith.

Since Sarikromo was healed, he passionately told fellow villagers of “the healing power of Jesus Christ” and assembled them for prayers and Eucharist celebrations. By December 1904, 173 locals were baptised in the spring (“sendang”) by the sono trees (Pterocarpusindicus). This event marked the start of the spread of Catholicism in Yogyakarta and Central Java.

Later in the 1929, Austrian priest Fr J. B. Prennthaler blessed the opening of the sacred grotto devoted to Mary.

The 180-cm tall teakwood statue of Mary in the Sendang Sono grotto was imported from Denmark, manually carried by 30 men on foot across the Menoreh hills.

The current look of Sendang Sono was designed by Fr Yusuf Bilyarta Mangunwijaya (“Romo Mangun”). The architecture follows the natural contours of the local hills and display a fine blend between Javanese and classical European styles.

But far before Catholicism spread in Kulon Progo, Sendang Sono has long been a sacred place in other contexts.

In previous centuries, Sendang Sono used to be the resting place of Buddhist monks who travelled by foot from Borobudur to Mendut. Prior to the introduction of Mary, locals adherents to the indigenous Kejawen faith previously believed that the sono trees were haunted by the spirit couple Dewi Lantamsari and Den Bagus Samijo.

“We appreciate culture as the self-expression of the local people. Before Catholicism was introduced, people here already had their own symbols of salvation. So when we encourage locals to revisit those traditional symbolisms as we discuss Catholic ideas, we become more deeply rooted,” said Fr Wahadi from the Promasan parish, of which Sendang Sono is part.

Becoming deeply rooted in the local culture also means that agricultural affairs have long been an important part of the Promasan parish.“Ever since the parish was established, the Fathers in Promasan have had great concern for community development,” said Fr Wahadi.

The parish’s initiatives since the 1950s have included the introduction of clove in local plantations, loaning cattle to local farmers on an alternate basis, and establishing a credit union offering soft loans to local enterprises.

The parish also runs two local primary schools that are tuned into the local agriculturally-centred culture.

Asked why the church takes such great measures in developing the local agriculture and education,

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Fr Wahadi said, “Locals here deserve to be empowered. The infrastructure is quite basic, the streets get puddled when it rains, and transportation is scarce. Agricultural patterns here are also subject to the weather the land is dry due to lack of irrigation. Socioeconomically speaking, this is a tough place to live compared to urban Yogyakarta.”

As the generations pass, the youth of Kulon Progo are showing signs of progress thanks to the work of the Catholic church. Many have travelled to Yogyakarta city and beyond to pursue higher education, and become successful professionals and businesspeople. On the downside, many leave for good to lead modern lives elsewhere instead of coming back to develop the village from which they come.

But when they do come home for a visit - for instance at Christmas time - there seems to be a sense of pride in what young people from rural Kulon Progo can achieve. The holiday season then becomes an opportunity for the youth - and other locals who may not be as young - to reconnect to their roots.

Christmas and other Christian celebrations at Sendang Sono have been celebrated with hymns accompanied by the gamelan, gospel wayang performances, jathilan, and even Catholic versions of salawat (prayer greetings to mark the seven daily Liturgy of the Hours, influenced by Islamic greetings to Muhammad during the five daily prayer times).

A Nativity wayang production was last held in 2012, performed by head puppeteer Fr Krijo who is both an ordained priest and a royal abdidalem in the Yogyakarta Keraton. Unfortunately there have been no such plans yet for this year, and Fr Wahadi predicts that such productions of the Javanese performing arts will become scarcer in the future.

“Looks like we’ll simply celebrate Christmas with the regular church liturgy this year,” said Fr Wahadi. Additionally, the local parish plans to do some charity work such as building houses, aiding medical care, or distributing basic foodstuffs for the congregation members in need.

That said, Fr Wahadi mentioned a Catholic salawat performed in Sendang Sono just the night before I met him. While the schedules of such performances are rarely published and hard to predict, there is still a chance to see them if you happen to visit on a lucky day.

An inn managed by the local parish is available for visitors to Sendang Sono in exchange for voluntary donations. By staying at this inn, you can enjoy the clear star-studded night skies of Kulon Progo, wake up to the serene surroundings of the Menoreh hills, and celebrate the early morning Eucharist at 6:30 AM.

Grace susetyo is a freelance writer, former TV journalist, and aspiring documentarist with a passion for Indonesian history and culture. Now in her 6th year in Jakarta, Grace has lived in various countries and looks forward to exploring more places. Contact her at g.c.susetyo@ gmail.com

Many Catholics find Sendang Sono a great place to draw closer to God and strengthen their faith. And for non-Catholics like myself, I’ve found it to be a beautiful place to find inner peace and reflect on the things I’m thankful for in life. To me, that sounds like a great place to be this Christmas. ­­ ·

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Food & drink by sop h ie c h avanel

Sunday Brunches • i n J a k a rta •

You have probably noticed it by now, but Indonesians love to eat and they love to make you eat. One way to celebrate this eating fest is the Sunday brunches offered by most grand hotels in the capital. If each place has its own specificities, the concept is more or less the same. You get there around noon, there is too much food and drink for you to handle and there are areas for kids to play while you can enjoy a last dessert, coffee or afternoon wine. Jakarta Expat has visited a few places for you.

Signatures Restaurant at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski

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ignatures Restaurant at Hotel Indonesia is one of our Coup de Coeur.

Apart from the central location, we enjoy the modern yet warm decor and ambience and the well-designed playground for little VIPs featuring a tree house, slide, stuffed toys, books and craft material.

Although the self-proclaimed specialties here are bubur ayam, oxtail soup and homemade ice cream, there is a vast selection of breads & pastries, Western, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese food and everything pork. The dessert menu is fabulous. Don’t miss out on the macaroons. Service is impeccable. Perfect for families with younger children.

Opening hours: 12:00 pm -15:00 pm Without alcohol: Rp.318,000 with free flow of juices, ice tea, lemon tea, water, coffee and tea. Alcohol is paid à la carte.

Children (five to 10 years old): Rp.159,000 Address: Jl. M. H Thamrin No. 1 www.kempinski.com/en/jakarta/hotelindonesia/dining/culinary-highlights/ weekend-brunch/

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Cinnamon Restaurant at Mandarin

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he Cinnamon Restaurant at Mandarin Hotel has a more modest brunch compared to the others in terms of choices available, as well as originality. The menu is mainly Asian and the specialty of the Cinnamon Restaurant brunch is the outdoor BBQ area where you can get fresh seafood and meat. The restaurant itself, surrounded by the rooftop garden and open-kitchen area, has a cosy feel to it. The nicest feature about this brunch is definitely the location for those who like to take part on Sudirman Carfree Sundays. You can have a nice bike ride and pull over for brunch. There is no children play area.

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ulia Hotel is just grand. There is something about this place that makes you feel like royalty. The Mulia Hotel doesn’t only have one Sunday brunch, they have three. One at The Café, which is the regular buffet, one at Table 8 and one at Il Mare. I went to the latter, Il Mare. This well-established restaurant offers classical Italian cuisine, such as all sorts of pastas and pizzas and a table full of delicious meat and fish carpaccio. The Il Mare formula is a bit different than the other brunches. Although there is an actual buffet where you can dig in yourself in the numerous plates offered, you can also wait at the table while the kitchen provides you with a selection of amuse-gueule for three hours. The crème brûlée de foie gras is to die for.

Opening hours: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Without alcohol: Rp.368,000 including free flow of ice tea, iced lemon tea, soft drinks or fruit juices. Coffee and tea are charged additionally. With alcohol: Rp.498,000 including unlimited urban cocktail, wine, beer and juice.

Children (three to eight years old): Rp.178,000 Address: Mulia Hotel, Jl. Asia Afrika Senayan, Jakarta www.hotelmulia.com/mobile/mainpages/sub/dining/il-mare Price:

11:30 am – 2:30 pm Without alcohol: Rp.330,000 with free flow of juices, water, coffee and tea.

Alcohol is paid à la carte.

Children (five to 10 years old): Rp.165,000 Address: Jl. M.H. Thamrin http://www.mandarinoriental.com/ jakarta/fine-dining/cinnamon/ Opening hours:

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Satoo

Seasons Café

at Shangri-La Hotel

at Four Seasons

O Pacific at Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place

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lassy, intimate and relaxing, the Pacific Restaurant at Ritz-Carlton is a totally different experience. Located at the 6th floor of the Ritz-Carlton edifice in SCBD, it provides a gorgeous panoramic view of the city. The Pacific Restaurant offers less option than the other buffet in the same category, but is more refined. Portions are smaller but tastes are more researched. Among many things you can taste an excellent beef tataki or tuna tartare and the foie gras burger is a must. The service is erased, attentive, and meticulous.

The children’s area is indoor and separated from the sitting area and the lovely staff can have a look at your children while you enjoy the view and maybe one last mouth-watering dessert or coffee. Fresh fruit juices are succulent. The live jazz music is perfectly tuned with the relaxing atmosphere.

Opening hours: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Without alcohol: Rp.308,000 including unlimited fresh juice and ice tea. With alcohol: Rp.498,000 / person including unlimited urban cocktail, wine, beer and juice.

Children (6-12 years old): Rp.168,000 Address: Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD). Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 52-53 Jakarta, 12190 Indonesia www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/JakartaPacificPlace/Dining/Pacific_Place/Default.htm

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ffering the real Indonesian brunch experience, the Sunday brunch at the Shangri-La Hotel is loud, busy and opulent. There are lots and lots of food choices. The restaurant offers twelve openkitchen stations ranging from authentic Indian cuisine, innovative western cuisine, exotic Asian and Indonesian cuisine, a variety of noodles, pastas and cold appetizers, and desserts. If you are not so hungry, you can also order à la carte.

The melt-in-your-mouth grilled salmon is particularly delicious. Little guests can also enjoy several outdoor activities on the hotel’s spacious garden, such as a bouncing castle, pony ride, magic show, painting show and nail art while parents enjoy a relaxing moment by the pool. A great place for a real Indonesian Sunday brunch experience with a big group of people. Smoking-free restaurant. You can book online.

Opening hours: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Rp.310,000 for the brunch including one tea or coffee and free flow of water and jamu. Alcohol is paid à la carte.

Address: Kota BNI, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1 www.shangri-la.com/jakarta/shangrila/ dining/restaurants/satoo/ Price:

This is of course not an exhaustive list and many other hotels and restaurants offer Sunday brunches. Feel free to share your favourite ones with us on social media or on our website at: http://jakartaexpat.biz/. Jakarta Expat is always glad to hear from you and the expat community can only benefit from your experience and suggestions. To your forks, ready, go!

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he Four Seasons’ Sunday brunch is probably the biggest one of all. There are so many food choices, there is a good chance you will not even see it all.

Ranging from sushi to French raclette, to Balinese suckling pig; there is something for everybody. Among many things, the cheese selection is great. If you go with a group or if you have specific demands, it might be a good idea to reserve ahead as it gets pretty busy. The children play area is outside by the swimming pool. It is small but has everything little ones need to enjoy themselves. You can ask for a table near the window to keep an eye on your little ones. Big downside however, it is next to a smoking area.

Opening hours: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Without alcohol: Rp.408,000 including unlimited ice lemon tea and fresh juices With alcohol: Rp.558,000; free flow sparkling wine and house wines.

Children (five to 10 years old): Rp.205,000 Address: Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Jakarta Selatan www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/dining/ restaurants/seasons_cafe/

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Sophie Chavanel is a Canadian communications girl and a confirmed globe-trotter. As a Journalist, she has worked for different media outlets in Canada and overseas. She is also a Communications delegate for the International Federation of the Red Cross emergency team. Sophie is a new mother. She moved to Indonesia in March 2013 with her husband and daughter.

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meet the expat by g a b riella panjaitan

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Paul van der Aa o The easy-going Dutchman wh yowns a beautiful police Harle th wi Davidson motorbike. He rides ub the Silverhawk Motorcycle Cl li. to travel around Java and Ba

When did you move to Indonesia, Paul?

Ten years ago, when I was working in Melbourne, I had to do a special project here in Indonesia. Then I went back to Holland for only six months; I didn’t like it so much anymore, the atmosphere was way too relaxed, so I officially moved to Jakarta in July 2006.

Why Indonesia?

Well, the project I had to do involved the conversion of different accounting standards. So, I was here to study that. It’s not that interesting, but it got me here!

What do you do in Jakarta?

I’m an auditor, I’m in accounting. I work at PricewaterhouseCoopers since my days in Holland, then in Australia, then here. So it’s actually still my first job.

It’s now been 14 years. I’m now in forensic auditing; I deal with fraud, corruption and bribery. It’s a growing department, considering all the corruption stories in the newspaper and the fact that we’re in Indonesia.

Is this what you’re passionate about?

Well, it’s an interesting relationship between Economics and Law – I don’t like the Law part, to be honest – but the business side of it is quite interesting. I’m not so keen on the technical bit, but the creative side of interactive discussion on fraudulent issues in forensic auditing is interesting. I like doing what I do. But a lot of my free time is used for my favourite hobby, biking.

Tell the story about the police Harley-Davidson motorbike that you own! Do you travel with the motorbike often?

I got the motorbike a few years back and now I ride it almost everywhere I go. I also belong to a motorbike club called Silverhawk. One of my good friends rode a Harley, then I bought one and he invited me to join the Silverhawk Motorcycle Club. There are 200 members of the club, they all come from different areas of Indonesia and abroad; some from Java, others from Sulawesi, even expats from Singapore, the USA and more. Predominantly Indonesians, a few expats. We ride all over East Java, Central Java, Sumatra and Sulawesi.

The funny thing is, when I lived in Holland, there were quite a few people who had Harleys, although they were weird, strange outlaw kinds of people. But here in Indonesia it’s a bit different, people are behaving here.

How do you plan on celebrating the holiday season? Any plans?

Next Friday I’ll be going back to Holland with my girlfriend, we’ll celebrate Christmas there. We plan on going to Paris too, in the Champagne region. I think we’ll just rent a car and drive around; it’s too cold now for a bike ride around Holland, which is what I usually do when the weather is nice there. We’ll visit some friends to catch up - it’s been two years since I’ve last been back there - and just have a good time.

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What’s your fondest, most memorable holiday trip?

That would be two years ago; I went by myself to the USA for a friend’s wedding. I ended up riding a Harley from Los Angeles to Las Vegas for the bachelor party, then through the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway back to Los Angeles. That was a five-day trip – we got up early in the morning and rode, had Mexican lunch, stopped for a few beers along the way, went to sleep and the next day we did it all over again. Riding like that frees your mind from troubles. It was absolutely magnificent.

Do you travel often?

Quite often; I make trips to Pelabuhan Ratu a lot with my bike, to Central Java, East Java, to Anyer, Bali, etc. I would like to travel more, though. I don’t travel that often for work. I also make it a habit of getting out of Jakarta, maybe to Singapore or to Kuala Lumpur, once every three months, just to get out.

What’s your latest conquest in riding the motorbike?

I, together with the Silverhawk MC, rode from Solo to Bali two weeks ago. It’s our annual trip; every year we ride from Jogjakarta or Semarang to Bali.

This year we went from Solo, up through Malang, Sitobundo, Banyuwangi, Lovina, then down to Kuta.

Oh, it’s a beautiful ride, especially up to Malang; the roads are beautiful, the weather was nice, and the backdrop of the mountains was breathtaking. This year we had a record-breaking 55 biker participants from the Silverhawk MC to do this annual ride.

What’s your favourite Indonesian food?

That’s a tough one. Can I have several favourites? I like rendang, dendeng, sayur asem, perkedel jagung, perkedel kentang. I love them all, but dendeng and rendang are probably my two favourites. I love Padang food.

What will you miss from Jakarta when you’ll be in Holland this Christmas?

Indonesian food in Holland is bland and not as flavourful, that’s what I worry about in going to Holland; my girlfriend might not like the food there.

What will you not miss from Jakarta during your holiday trip? Anything that runs your patience dry in Jakarta?

Besides traffic? I will not miss the traffic condition in Jakarta. And one of my pet peeves is people being late for appointments.

Do you have some holiday tips for our readers?

Go see more of Indonesia outside of the ordinary trips to Bali and Lombok. There’s much more to see. Indonesians don’t do that enough. Get out of the mainstream spots and explore the beauty of Indonesia for your holiday travelling.

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faces of jakarta by h u s h petersen

raising awareness by P olly L av elle

Help Make a Difference this Christmas Iris worldwide Indonesia is using its dynamic and creative approach to raise awareness for a slum village in Jakarta.

Fizal The Jalan Surabaya Shop Apprentice There’s no better spot in Jakarta to pick up unique Christmas gifts than Jalan Surabaya. A living, breathing museum, Jalan Surabaya is more than home to the best bargains on antique typewriters, gleaming chandeliers and bronze Buddha statues. Stepping into a shop along Jalan Surabaya is like stepping back in time.

Before you pack your bags and head off to the airport this holiday season, drop by the leafy Menteng landmark and support local businesses and enjoy a bit of outdoor shopping, complete with storied artefacts, stylistic 17th century sculptures, and the smell of kretek cigarettes. Spanning half a kilometre and filled with more than 50 distinct and unique shops, the storied road is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to bring home a handful of unique gifts to put under the tree back home.

Pick up Dutch colonial earrings for your mum, a spear from Papua for your papa, a Cold War era pilot’s oxygen mask for your brother, and a handful of two-hundredyear-old Batavia coins or a brass doorknocker for your wife. Plus, perusing the shops along Jalan Surabaya gives you a chance to support local businesses, instead of simply flipping over price tags at five-story department stores in Pasaraya or Plaza Indonesia.

But for the best deals, it’s a good idea to peek back behind the first row of shops and along the canal that runs just behind Jalan Surabaya. Just off the main road, younger, more eager shop owners like Fizal, are looking to sell weathered picture frames, shipwrecked dishes that have grown into corals, and antique music boxes that stopped playing tunes nearly a century ago.

Fizal, a 20-year-old shop apprentice, explains that antique dealers and tribal arts dealers from all across the archipelago drop by at any time of the day and sell directly to the Jalan Surabaya shop owners, making each stop a different experience and trip back through time.

One day, you might pop over in search of wayang characters, but walk away with a woodcarving from the jungles of Borneo. The next time you drop by with a friend in search of the perfect Christmas gift for an adventurous uncle you might find yourself bargaining for an hour over a Cousteau era scuba helmet, complete with a story of how the shop owner came upon such a rare find.

Hush Petersen is currently on sabbatical from the hero's journey.

He loves sipping Budweisers, doing the crossword and judging people outside Ranch Market in Mega Kuningan.

You should join him sometime.

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The thing about Jalan Surabaya is that the shopping all depends on you. If you have twenty minutes you can hop out of your car and cross everyone off your Christmas list in a matter of minutes.

But if you have the time, you can duck into a kiosk and walk away with something that might remain on someone’s wall or living room bookshelf, forever reminding you of your wonderful times in Indonesia. And be sure to bargain. That’s half the fun.

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s Christmas fast approaches most readers’ thoughts turn to presents and stockings. But as the ominous grey clouds begin gathering more frequently above the Jakarta skyline it is a reminder to the capital’s 9.6 million inhabitants that, as well as the festive season, the rainy season is upon us, too. Whilst some will complain that with this comes increasing macet or the occasionally slippery pavement, for many small villages it brings far more serious concerns, as they battle to keep their homes from being destroyed every time it rains.

Independent creative agency, iris worldwide Indonesia, have watched the devastating effects these frequent downpours have on the slum village next to their office; affectionately named Banana Republic, due to its location in the middle of a banana plantation. Every year during the rainy season, the clogged river next to the village floods, causing immense damage to their homes and their livelihoods. In preparation for these devastating rains, iris is working with the community and has listed the village on Airbnb. For $10 a night, guests have the opportunity to stay in the village and experience a very different side of Jakarta - the perfect Christmas present for those looking for a unique gift.

The money raised will then be used to clean the clogged river and properly insulate the houses against the rains.

Although the listing on Airbnb mentions that “your room is cosy and simple” and jokes that guests “won’t be offered a three-course dinner” the true message is less jovial.

50% of Indonesia’s population are still living in poverty on less than $2 a day. The aim of the listing is to raise awareness of the devastating impact these rains frequently have and encourage people to help make a difference.

Technical Advisor (Creative Head) of iris worldwide Indonesia, Keat Soh, explains, «It is heart-wrenching to see residents struggle to cope with the floods. The worst part about it is that everyone knows it will happen all the time, but yet no one will do anything about it. So, rather than sitting on our dry bottoms lamenting the unfairness of it all from the comfort of our designer office, we want to fund an effort to help eradicate the problem. Hopefully, the publicity would also highlight their Polly Lavelle plight to a nationwide audience. Then works for iris worldwide Indonesia we›d have done our jobs as advertising and moved to Jakarta in April 2013. When creatives, with a conscience. she isn’t stuck in macet, practising her Bahasa on unsuspecting drivers, she enjoys exploring Indonesia on her quest to find the finest nasi goreng the country has to offer.

The listing can be found at https://www.airbnb.com/ rooms/1254243 and will be updated regularly to show how the money raised is helping the village.

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light entertainment by eamonn sadler

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The Last Laugh on Us

Every year at Christmas many of us look back misty-eyed at the year that is almost over and ask ourselves what we have achieved. How many of the promises we made to ourselves and others did we keep, how many of the changes we promised to make did we actually make, and how many of the things that we expected to happen actually happened? If you’re anything like me, the answer is, “I don’t remember.” Because we make all those promises and pledges in the glow of the festive season and the hope and romance of the New Year, and when January comes along we forget all about them and get on with our lives (while hiding the gym membership cards at the back of our wallets where nobody can see them).

What really matters to me is happiness. Am I still happy, and have I done my bit to make other people happy during the past year? Well, one way I measure happiness (and I know there are many others) is by the number of good laughs I have had over the year, and how many laughs I have given other people. I know laughing alone can’t make you happy, but it certainly makes the unhappiness go away for a while. So here, just in case you need them, are the 13 funniest one-liners I heard during the course of 2013 by my 13 favourite one-liner comedians. I genuinely hope you don’t need them!

Emo Philips: I was walking past a building site when a guy who was hammering up on the roof called me a paranoid little weirdo – in Morse code.

Bob Newhart: I don’t like country music, but I don’t mean to denigrate those who do.

And for the people who DO like country music, denigrate means “put down”.

Jimmy Carr: I saw that show 50 Things to Do Before You Die. I would have thought the obvious one was “shout for help”.

Bob Monkhouse: When I said I was going to become a comedian, they all laughed. Well, they’re not laughing now are they?

Demetri Martin: The worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades.

Joan Rivers: I once dated a guy so dumb he couldn’t count to 21 unless he was naked.

Mitch Hedberg: Onions make me sad. A lot of people don’t realise that.

Tim Vine: You see I’m against hunting; in fact I’m a hunt saboteur.

I go out the night before and shoot the fox.

Henny Youngman: My wife and I went back to the hotel where we spent our wedding night. Only this time, I stayed in the bathroom and cried.

Anthony Jeselnik: I’ve got a long history of suicide in my family. The good news is it skips a generation. So, if I’m lucky, my kids will kill themselves.

Steven Wright: I went into a restaurant and they had a sign that said “breakfast anytime”. So I ordered French toast during the Renaissance.

Bill Murray: 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Bob Hope and Steve Jobs. Now we have no Cash no Hope and no Jobs. Please don’t let Kevin Bacon die.

Milton Jones: They say they want to phase out Roman numerals. Not on my watch.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from me and the Jakarta Comedy Club, and we hope to see you at one of our shows in 2014..

To read more by Eamonn Sadler, go to www.eamonnsadler.com To find out more about live stand-up comedy in Indonesia please e-mail info@jakartacomedyclub.com text or call 0821 1194 3084 or register at www.jakartacomedyclub.com

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2 Den (4) 3 Every - apiece (4) 4 Large-billed tropical bird (6) 5 Tenant (6) 6 Engulf (9) 7 Breathing (that’s encouraging!) (9) 11 Later (9) 12 Attacker (9) 13 Gem (5) 14 Simple song (5) 18 Two-edged sword (6) 19 Rapid drawing - short play (6) 22 Warning - sign (4) 23 Yield (4)

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will be serving luxurious food and drink for you to enjoy this holiday season. Chef Lamberto Valdez Lara has prepared a prix fixe menu for Christmas Eve dinner on December 24th (6pm – 10:30pm) as well as a Christmas day brunch on December 25th (noon – 3pm) at the Bengawan Restaurant.

Rp.495,000++ for non-alcoholic drinks buffet option, Rp. 995,000++ for buffet with free flow of wine and Billecart-Salmon Champagne, and Rp.248,000++ for children (4-12 years old). Reserve now and call (021) 5068-0000.

Keraton at the Plaza is located on Jalan M. H. Thamrin Kav. 15, Jakarta.

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New arrivals to Jakarta are often warned to be on the lookout for taxi scams. The truth is that cab services are generally much better than they used to be.

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he most common scams are: using a tampered meter, taking the unwary for an unnecessarily long ride, and failing to use the meter and then demanding an extortionate fare.

nightlife venue, don’t take one of the cabs parked outside unless the driver is a friend or you agree beforehand to a fare. It’s much easier to walk a short distance and hail a good taxi.

Incidentally, the Indonesian word for taximeter is argo, which was the brand name of those used in Jakarta’s first metered cabs in the 1970s. A now defunct German firm made the Argo meters, which were named after the amazingly fast ship sailed

by Jason and the Argonauts of Greek mythology. So now you know.

Once the driver sets off, he may ask: “Lewat mana [Which way]?” This could be an honest enquiry if there are two or more routes of similar distance to your destination. Or the driver may be testing your knowledge, and if you fail, you could be in for a longer ride. Another possibility is that the driver is new in town and simply doesn’t know the way. Most drivers are honest and friendly, and some may teach you shortcuts.

If a driver fails to activate the meter after you have stated your destination, you should avoid saying, as I once heard an angry American shout: “Buka meter, you!” Instead, opt for the more polite and linguistically correct: “Tolong pakai argot, ya Pak [Please use the meter, sir].” Should the driver ignore such a request three times, check that he is not deaf and then politely exit the cab.

If it’s flooding and there are no other cabs around, you may have to haggle.

Ten years ago, arriving at SoekarnoHatta International Airport without someone to pick you up meant you were at the mercy of the taxi mafia, unless you took a Damri bus. Reputable cabs, such as Bluebird, were not allowed to pick up passengers from arrivals or even departures. Instead, airport guards would direct you to the city’s worst taxis. Eventually, someone realised it was dumb to give new arrivals such a terrible first impression. The airport is now served by decent cab firms, although a few touts still linger.

Some websites claim the worst thing you can do in a taxi is get in solo when blind drunk, because you could fall asleep and be robbed. During my younger and more vulnerable years, I must have passed out in dozens of cabs but I was never robbed and only rarely taken for a ride. Usually a patient driver would simply be waiting for me to wake up.

The taxis to avoid in Jakarta are those painted to mimic Bluebird and Express cabs. They are usually easy to recognise because they are dilapidated and have older looking meters, which tend to run too fast. If departing a disreputable

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Kurt Wenner for Artphoria 14 December 2013 – 26 January 2014 An artist with a large international following, Kurt Wenner is the pioneer of 3D pavement art. He’s also well-known for fine arts paintings, but Kurt’s pavement art has developed into a brand mural of its own kind. Artphoria, an art festival featuring series of exhibitions, will house Kurt Wenner’s artworks from December 14th 2013 until January 26th 2014.

Artphoria is designed to emphasize the interactive side of paintings and other artwork.

Other artists whose work will be exhibited at Artphoria include local talents, such as Zaky Arifin, Hendra Harsono, Lala Bohang and many more.

This month-long exhibition will be at the Ciputra Artpreneur Centre at Ciputra World Level 11, Jalan Prof. DR. Satrio, Kuningan. Visit the website for more information: www.thisisartphoria.com

Being stuck in a cab in traffic is a great occasion to practice your Indonesian and gauge public opinion.

I’ve had drivers lecture me on the urgency of converting to Islam, while others have offered to procure drugs and prostitutes. Some drivers do 20-hour shifts, so conversation may help to keep them alert.

Beware if a driver suddenly stops in the wrong location – there’s a miniscule chance he may be waiting for accomplices to enter the taxi to rob you, especially if you were picked up outside an upscale mall. I recall one driver who stopped several times – to get out and urinate. He said a female passenger had paid him in sex and subsequently he developed a burning sensation while urinating. I directed him to a pharmacy and bought him a strip of generic antibiotics.

Some of the most despicable behaviour in taxis comes from the passengers.

If you speak enough Indonesian, ask drivers about their worst ever customers and the results should be interesting. Occasionally, the drivers get scammed, being paid in counterfeit or near worthless foreign currencies, being robbed or being left waiting by a passenger who does a runner.

Avoid arguments over correct change by tipping well for good service.

Bluebird pays its drivers at least 10% of their daily takings, whereas many firms require drivers to pay a daily rental amount of up to Rp.350,000, after which they keep what they earn.

Christmas Concert at Aula Simfonia. 22 December 2013 The holidays wouldn’t be complete without the resonance of some Christmas music. Aula Simfonia Jakarta presents a Christmas Concert featuring some of Indonesia’s most talented musicians. Playing the Nutcracker Christmas tunes, Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Handel’s Messiah and other Christmas carols, the concert will involve big names such as Cecilia Yap, Anna Koor Choi Choo, Elsa Pardosi and Suminah Kusuma.

Jakarta Oratorio Society and Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra will also be playing at the concert.

Tickets are selling out quickly, order yours by calling (021) 6586-7808 or by sending an e-mail to boxoffice@aulasimfoniajakarta.com. Aula Simfonia is located at Jl. Industri Blok B 14 Kav.1, Kemayoran, Jakarta.

Divine Light Art Exhibition 9-22 December 2013 Laila Dempster is a renowned portrait artist and her artwork will be on display at the Tugu Kunstkring Paleis from 9-22 December 2013. Having been born into a family with deep artistic roots, Laila travelled the world extensively until finding a home in Jakarta in 1971. She expresses her love and adoration of the people and landmark of Indonesia through her portrait artwork. With ‘Divine Light: Tales of a Romantic Nymph in a Fabled Land’, Laila’s work is celebrated.

The exhibition’s venue is at Tugu Kunstkring Paleis, Jalan Teuku Umar No. 1, Central Jakarta. Open for public daily from 11am – 8pm. Call (021) 390-0899 for more details, or e-mail workmoretalkless@gmail. com.

Serenades in a December Evening. 18 December 2013 Tugu Kunstkring Paleis is proud to present a performance by Jakarta String Ensemble featuring Monarch Orcaellanum Luminaire Choir to end this great year of 2013 and to welcome 2014. This performance will take place on December 18th 2013. The performers are a group of talented and passionate musicians who wish to participate in preserving a number of historic musical works from various composers from around the world. They are going to perform selected serenades from Vivaldi, Mozart, Elgar plus number of works by other accomplished local and international composers.

Call (021) 390- 0899 or e-mail: kunstkring@ tuguhotels.com to book a ticket. Tugu Kunstkring Paleis is located at Jalan Teuku Umar No. 1, Central Jakarta.

Conservations

Jakarta Clean Up Operation 22 December 2013 On December 22nd 2013, Bersih Nyok! (Let’s Be Clean) movement and Operasi Semut (Operation Ant) community would like to give a special present for our ibukota as well as our mother earth with the launch of Operasi Jakarta Bersih (Jakarta Clean Up Operation) campaign. This collaborative effort aims to encourage and urge Jakartans to make a commitment for the city in the upcoming year with regards to its cleanliness and environment. In mid-2014, these efforts will be recognized and rewarded at the “Udah Bersih” award. The kickstart event will be held outside BCA Tower, at the HI Roundabout. Everyone is invited to come and join the end-of-year rubbish clearance from one of our city’s main street. Bring along your friends, family, distant relatives and let’s inspire others to make Jakarta a clean, peaceful and happy home.

Register online at https:// bitly.com/opjakber or if you want to represent your community, email operasisemut@gmail.com

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Salsa Nights at Amigos Kemang. 19 February 2013 – 19 February 2014 Every Tuesday and Friday nights at Amigos Restaurant in Kemang until February 19th 2014, a Salsa dance class will be on offer. If you feel you’re rusty on the Salsa dance, or simply would like to learn the vibrant and colourful dance, give the class a try. With Louise at your service, she’ll teach you the basics up to advanced moves. Impress your friends with new moves and come join the class on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7pm-9pm.

Call Amigos Restaurant for more information on the class (021) 7179-1665 or (021) 7192584. www.amigos-resto.com

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Non-Commercial Classifieds are still FREE! Send in your classifieds to ads@jakartaexpat.biz Next issue deadline: 7th January 2014 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.

I am looking for a second car from an Expatriate or diplomat.

Condition are as follows: 1. Type must be Toyota kijang / Avanza or sedan,etc. 2. good condition and complete documents. The proposal can be sent by email: chaerudin_fachri@yahoo.com I thank you very much for your kind attention and good cooperation.

Toyota Avanza SGE 2010 Model for Sale. For Sale Toyota Avanza SGE 2010 Manual transmission.

Vehicle has been sparingly used, has done less than 24000 kms and is in excellent condition. Colour – Metallic Grey. Attractive pricing Rp 130 million.

Owner is leaving the country shortly. If interested pls contact Deepak +62-81-61462726 / deepakr1000@gmail.com

Send in your classifieds to ads@jakartaexpat.biz

Stem 110mm. USE carbon seat post. Prefer to sell complete @ $3800 or Frameset/fork $2400/ Wheels $1000/Groupset $1000.

One bootle cage carbon. No saddle, no garmin, no pedals. contact: stephen@pti-architects. com

Shisha Santa in Tuk-Tuk, Lake Toba, Sumatra. Spotted by JRD

Buncit, leafy streets, 10 mns from Kemang (5 mns by bike), all facilities (gym, swimming pool, big territory, etc). Special price due to early departure.

US$ 6900 for 3 months. ronnieleyes@yahoo.fr +628558621177

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110 sqm apartment on 27th fl. for sale by expat owner. Located in the center of city (Puri Casablanca), close to business districts. Fully upgraded to western style living (dishwasher, washer & dryer included). Suitable for professional couple. 2-car parking lot/tandem and 1 closed-in storage (3m x 3m)in Basement 1. Unobstructed views. Fully furnished or semi-furnished.

spotted PIC

Road Bike For Sale. Cannondale Super Six Hi Mod Carbon Road Bike , Year 2011, White with Black trim, Size 54cm/ Meduim (suitable for rider height 169-179cm). Very good condition. Campagnola Record 10spd Groupset. Mavic Cosmic Carbon Wheelset+4000GPS tires. FSA Carbon bars (42cm)/

shopping center within walking distance. Facilities including swimming pool, convenience store, cafe etc. 24 hours security. Parking space available.

US$ 1200/month. Contact: alphadian.pw@gmail.com or call +62816767542

88Office Center situated in Kota Casablanca, Kuningan business area. We offer virtual office service, office space rental, meeting facilities, security 24 hours video surveillance, office assistant service and etc. The special rate to be offered at PRE OPENING period. M : 0816 1780 4516 E : sales@88office.co.id W : www.88office.co.id

A new boutique hotel in prime location of legian beach for rent. 10M away from the beach.

72 Deluxe rooms (44 sqm), 1 junior suite (100m), 2 executive room (125 sqm) and presidential suite (300sqm). Rooftop pool and bar, gym, spa, restaurant, function and meeting room. For more info call/wa: 0818.070.26269

Houses for rent in Kemang, Cipete, Cilandak, Pejaten Barat, Pondok Indah. Big garden, S’pool, complex, 4-5 bedrooms, US$ 2000-$7000.

Please call or sms Madam Heny: 085212655150 or 02198861136.

1. For rent Apartment Bellagio Mansion Mega Kuningan, 3 BR + 1 Study Room, 198 SQM, Furnish, Private Lift, Please Call for Inspection : 0815 8765938.

2. For Rent Apartment Bellagio Residence Mega Kuningan, 3 BR, 184 SQM & 106 SQM, Furnish, Please Call For Inspection 0815 8765938.

Jobs Jobs Available

2-bedrooms apartment in the 18th Taman Rasuna Kuningan.

Fully furnished, near embassies, international hospital, business district. Epicentrum

Houses for rent at Kemang, Cipete, Cilandak, Pejaten Barat, Pondok Indah. Big Garden, S'Pool, Complex, 4-5 bedrooms, U$ 2000 - U$ 7000. Phone 0816859551 or 08170093366

We are starting a new Business in the sale of Luxury Yachts in Jakarta and Bali. I am looking for a personal secretary to assist me in my business including: 1. handling my routine tasks & correspondences as per my instructions. The ideal candidate: 1. Female, max 30 years 2. Intelligent, energetic, hard working and willing to work overtime.

3. Education level at least at D3 level 4. Excellent interpersonal relation and communication skills 5. Good organizer 6. Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English, 7. Have good commercial sense 8. Skillful in a utilizing a computer, the internet and social media networks 9. Able to perform multiple tasks at the same time 10. Willing to Tavel periodically and work weekends occcasonally.

11. Good looking, elegant and pleasant personality 12. Can be relied on to keep confidential matters Those who are interested in this job, please send your recent photo and detailed CV to sindisanusi@gmail.com Location: CBD initially and PULIT possibly in 3 months. Compensation: ACCORDING TO EXPERIENCE

2bd serviced apart. available from Jan. to March (extension possible), fully furnished, quiet neighborhood, access Warung

Family Assistant for Hire. Assistant needed for your family. Personal Assistant, Event/ Travel Planning, Vacation Assis-

Houses for Rent. 2 nice houses 2 storey, one large join pool, beautiful garden, 24 security compound, no cement wall between houses in the compound, approx 500 M2 house with 1,000 M2 land, located at Jl.Margasatwa Raya, 10 Minutes to Cilandak Commercial Estate, @ USD 2,500,- to USD 3,000,per month with min one year lease. If interested (no Broker/ Agent), call owner 0811180605 Land For Rent. 13,000m2 open air land inside bounded zone (Tax - free zone) area at Curug, Tangerang (+- 3km from Bitung exit tol). Pls call 021 - 70700417 for more details.

Apartment for Lease - 1BR Residence8 @ senopati 76sqm, fully furnished USD2200/mo. From: Alexander Santosa alexander. santosa@gmail.com

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tant, Shopping/Errands, Light Housekeeping, Transportation, Kids Care etc. Interested pls call +62 81319191851, e-mail: evi. na70@gmail.com Looking for nanny. Embassy family looking for loving, confident live in nanny to help care for two young children. Live- in only please. SMS me your age and experience at 08118777755.

Looking for Educator/Tutor. Looking for a full-time English speaking educator/tutor for grade 5 boy, currently enrolled in International school near Kemang. Approximate schedule would be 07:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday. Would require attending school with him to assist with organizational skills and then small amount of tutoring after school. To schedule an interview, please email CV to aggieneedstutor@yahoo.co.id PhD Candidate is looking for a research assistant for analyzing/categorizing qualitative data in Bahasa Indonesia.

Good level of English and Excel knowledge required. 1-2 weeks assignment. Students are welcome! Central Jakarta. Please email your CV to: PhDJakarta@ gmail.com Assistant needed for your family. Personal Assistant, Event/ Travel Planning, Vacation Assistant, Shopping/Errands, Light Housekeeping, Transportation, Kids Care etc. Interested pls call +62 81319191851, e-mail: evi. na70@gmail.com Subject: Secretary for Yacht Company based in Jakarta. We are starting a new Business in the sale of Luxury Yachts in Jakarta and Bali. I am looking for a personal secretary to assist me in my business including: 1. handling my routine tasks & correspondences as per my instructions The ideal candidate: 1. Female, max 30 years 2. Intelligent, energetic, hard working and willing to work overtime.

3. Education level at least at D3 level 4. Excellent interpersonal relation and communication skills 5. Good organizer 6. Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English, 7. Have good commercial sense 8. Skillful in a utilizing a computer, the internet and social media networks 9. Able to perform multiple tasks at the same time 10. Willing to Tavel periodically and work weekends occcasonally.

11. Good looking, elegant and pleasant personality 12. Can be relied on to keep confidential matters Those who are interested in this job, please send your recent photo and detailed CV to sindisanusi@gmail.com - Location: CBD initially and PULIT possibly in 3 months.

Compensation: ACCORDING TO EXPERIENCE We currently have a variety of positions available that fit a wide range of skill and unskilled.Interested candidate are expected to submit their updated resume to this mail id :hr.

Deptrecruit2013@gmail.Com for more details.

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Looking for Work I am Indonesian Driver, long experienced in driving for expatriates family, can speak and write in English, honest, good in driving both automatic and manual vehicles, looking for work as a private driver or part-time driver or daily driver. For more info about me please email me or contact : budi1873@gmail. com or 081298634118 or 085714221679 Im looking for extra income by teaching Indonesian/Japanese to expats. (Saturday & Sunday only),for South Jakarta area only. Amy: 75B07077/ amydewi123@gmail.com Are you looking for a Mastercam Cadcam drawer and Programmer in 2D for CNC machinering or Disigner in 2D and 3D for design your house or office etc.. Please contact me: Will Horinga. Mobile Phone: +6281311606656 Email: dsm350@gmail.com Looking for an ideal job as a recruiter in Indonesia. Motivated, flexible and experience in life and work. speak Dutch, English, German, basic Arabic. Please contact abusanti@hotmail.be Are you looking for a part time Nanny in South Jakarta - Age 20-35 - Speak English - Reference preferrable - 2-3 times a weekday - Saturday occasionaly - Afternoon to 6-7 o'clock (negothiable) Please sms 08111806010

Services

This Saturday art class provides a safe and fun environment for your child to imagine and create. We seek to inspire children into the world of art from a young age! Classes are designed for children from ages 9 to 13!

For more information please visit our website:www.michelleworthartstudio.com or drop us an email michelle.worth.art. studio@gmail.com

Massage for Woman Jakarta.

Traditional Massage Service for Woman. - Rp.150rb per hour. Experienced and professional 30 year old Indian male therapist. - Service at your apartment in your privacy. - Make your booking at vsinha1982@gmail. com. - 50% cash back, if you are not satisfied with the massage

For Employers looking for an English Course for their employees. From a very trustworthy female who had grown up for 12 years in the U.S. and has years of experience teaching in prominent International Hotels and Multinational Companies. Reasonable prices and various programs such as Business and Conversations. Call 081584109845

Frustrated HomeBrewer? Malt and Hops Available. Email: maltandhops@bataviabrewing. 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 Hi. I help foreigners with doing business and domestic help.

Like arranging events, hiring and managing staff, bookkeeping, booking tickets, getting cars and drivers, finding accommodation, arranging parties... pretty much everything. I am honest, hardworking and my rates are good. I can give you references from other foreigners I work with. So if you want some help, call me, Ms Liswati, on 082123914687 or email lismona33@yahoo.com Bahasa Indonesia lessons for expats at your house of office given by an instructor with 15 years of experience. Letters of recommendation available upon request. Please call Pak Chairuman on 0812 1037 466 or email chairuman2013@yahoo.co.id

INTERNATIONAL, DOMESTIC, LOCAL, OFFICE MOVING, STORAGE. Call Francois 085 8838 98678, email:francois@safeway.co.id, or Firdaus 0812 945 6005, email: firdaus@safewayrelo. com. www.safewayrelo.com “RELOCATION MADE EASY’

Scan your books to read them on the go!!! PT. MegaEnviron is specialized in scanning books even without removing the book bindings (non-destructive scan). Other services include scanning documents, photographs, films, and slides, data entry, managing documents and database. Contact: Charoen Sanpawa, Mobile: 0811-9303744, Office: 021-632-6667.

E-mail:charoen@megaenviron. com. www.MegaEnviron.com Need a massage ? U can contact me on brambley78@gmail.com. AAM MASSAGE SENSATION, More satisfaction.

Come to your Place, Hotel And Apartment. Ameey 081293804401 Phone Service 24 hours, for Expat Only!

Spanish Tutor. Learn Spanish at your place with an experienced Spanish tutor from Spain. Most of my students come from International Schools (JIS and BIS). Enjoy discounts for intensive courses during Christmas break. Please call me (Raúl) 082110502786. Email: unascartas@yahoo.com

Indonesia. Our tutors will come to your home and adjust the tutoring sessions with your schedule. We are used to assisting our students based on their school’s curriculum, including: PYP, MYP, IGCSE, IBDP, and more. Not only that, we also provide eligible tutors for language learning to assist students who have the passion in learn another language, such as English, Mandarin, French, Japanese, German, and many more. Tel. +62 896-30900019 / +62 878-78844885. Email nostrum.education@gmail.com. Website www.nostrumedu.com

Need flexible courses? Want to study privately at home, office or in a class? We open Bahasa Indonesia class at the American Club.

Private classes also available for Bahasa / English / Mandarin.

Qualified teachers & excellent materials 021-68888246/081385590009 sibchool@sibschool. com, www.sibschool.com Bahasa Indonesia lessons for expats at your house of office given by an instructor with 15 years of experience. Letters of recommendation available upon request. Please call Pak Chairuman on 0812 1037 466 or email chairuman2013@yahoo.co.id

YOUR PATHWAY TO 2ND YEAR AT UNIVERSITY OVERSEAS. Accounting? Finance? Marketing? Management? Media & Communication? IT? MIBT Jakarta campus provides programs that allow you to enter the second year of university overseas. Located in a bright new modern building with facilities that support first-class teaching and learning activities, MIBT

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Vintage Vespa (1969) for sale.

Vespa Super 150 built in 1969 (Italy) for sale. Vespa is in a good shape with lots of motor parts renewed. Technically in a very good condition. Paint still ok - but not perfect. Asking price 12 Mio. IDR. For further information/appointment: bastian.veigel@gmail. com. I am living in Menteng.

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Unique collection KLM huisjes for Sale. Complete with book. Special. More info: 08111490400

DISPLAY Type: Super AMOLED Advanced 540 x 960 pixels, 4.3 inches (~256 ppi pixel density) Internal: 16 GB storage, 1 GB RAM, microSD up to 32 GB. DATA: 3G, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. CAMERA: Primary 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, CPU: Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9, PowerVR SGX540. Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass.

BATTERY Non-removable LiIon 3300 mAh battery. Battery life Endurance rating 87h. Price $ 230 (Rp. 2.700.000,-). Contact 0811 175529 or deecelt@gmail.com

Jakarta facilitates your transition from high school to university level education in Australia and other countries. Special direct pathway to Deakin University. For questions about MIBT Jakarta campus or to request a brochure, please contact us at 021 29022285-89 or visit our website at www.mibt.or.id

Others For sale old gold collection of Sumatra, ladies rings fastened with ruby ​​stones and emerald stone, there are also earrings, and rings men saphiere blue stone, gold layered bronze sculpture, holy old teak bed, ceramic china

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60cm blue and white jar shape and painting works of Hendra Gunawan old, Hofker, Widayat and other old paintings, serious contact, 081318747770 Double Door LG refrigerator – 510ltrs. 5 years old and in good condition. Expat leaving town – sale price Rp5,000,000. Please call – 08161874671.

Television Unit - must go! 1million IDR ONO. Just 1 year old, from non-smoking, pet free household. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: D 60cm, H 49cm, L 209cm. Available for immediate pick up in Cipete. See link for photo. Phone 081380712154

Cooker and refrigerator for sale. Expat leaving Jakarta has the following used items for sale (in very good condition). Refrigerator - 'Sharp Superior'. Outside dimensions - Width 760 mm, Height 1620 mm, Depth 740 mm, Description - Tempered Glass shelves, Double Fan Cooling, Even Temperature System, separated chilled room, Built in Deodorizer. Price - Rp. 3.5 million. 4 Burner Gas Cooker with Oven.

Make 'Ariston'. Size - Length 90 cm, width 57 cm, Height 85 cm. Price - Rp. 1.5 million.

Offers will also be considered.

Contact : Patricia - Mobile 0813 10961438

Iphone 3GS 8GB. Black color, Still under guarantee, 8GB. Price: 1.3Mill. Contact: 08119403176

BRAND NEW ELECTRIC SCOOTERS FOR SALE - STILL IN BOX UNOPENED. I bought 2 electric scooters for my daughters for Christmas while it was on sale 2 months ago. I have now realized that they are both to tall for it and would like to sell it. My daughters are 10 and 12. The sale price was IDR 1,050,000 normalprice IDR 1,500,000. Please email me if you would be interested at damleigh@ hotmail.com

Learn French the easy way - with a native speaker Private lessons, tutorial & remedial, For people of all ages. Modem teaching methods from an experienced, dedicated instructor. Available at : JI. RS. Fatmawati No. 52 Wisma Subud No. 22B Cilandak Barat Jakarta Selatan 12430 Please contact: Phone. 0217690216

American family in Kebayoran Baru is looking for a pembantu to clean, wash dishes, iron clothes, and perform other typical housekeepingduties. We are looking for someone who is organized and trustworthy. Should speak some English and be comfortable with our nice family dog. The position is live-out. Good salary. Please contact 0812-123-8103.

SALE - Selling my 100% new SWAROVSKI Watch. A beautiful gift to end the year! Please contact me for pictures, 08121175559

Personals Hi, am Theresia Dyah. For those who wants to learn bahasa Indonesia, especially for the expatriates, don't be hesitate to contact me. I will teach you bahasa Indonesia. Here is my number #082111005582# or you can contact me through mail tedy.aries@ gmail.com. I am waiting. See you.

I would like to find genuine friendship, chit chat friends with nice man or woman. I also would like to provide my time to share, tell everything about Indonesia if you want to know more, become your travel friend or maybe your tour guide. I am Bachelor degree, sincere, humorist, good looking, exotic. I also am interested to learn about other country cultures and interested to learn your mother languages, practice my English.

Let us open communication and discover what will happen next.

Just go ahead and email me at: angkatdumbel@yahoo.com.

Looking for new companion for the holidays. Men or women, all welcome. I can be your tour guide, I’ll take you around. If you prefer, we can also get out of town, find some quiet place for the holidays. We can share travelling stories. E-mail me stacybrown0301@gmail.com

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