Jakarta Expat - issue 105 - CSR by Jakarta Expat

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Bantar Gerbang, Jakarta. By Tasha May

· 6 November - 19 November 2013

Dear Readers

105th Edition •6 November - 19 November 2013

Editor in Chief Angela Richardson angela@jakartaexpat.biz

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Social responsibility should not just be for the corporate world; it should start at home. With Clean Up Jakarta Day just around the corner, we are hoping to raise awareness of the plight against rubbish through collective actions, but this has to continue long after November 10th ends. Rubbish is, and will always be a problem, but starting with us, as individuals, change can be made, spreading the word to more and more people so that they can become part of the solution, not just part of the problem. Reduce. The first of the three Rs, this is the easiest to implement. Reduce the amount of rubbish you create. How do you do this? Firstly, always say ‘No’ to plastic bags. Leave reusable shopping bags in the boot of your car so that they are always there when you go to the supermarket. Say no when a shop assistant tries to give you a plastic bag when you buy an apple at your local Indomaret, and tell them why you’re saying no. Annually, the world uses over 1 trillion plastic bags, with over 46,000 pieces floating in every square mile of ocean. Marine life choke, suffocate, get entangled in, and die from plastic waste which ends up in the oceans, and when you eat seafood, a certain amount of toxins from this plastic ends up in you, too! Refuse other single-use plastic items, such as cups and tableware as well.

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Reuse. Double-side print at work, or reuse the other side of printed paper for notes and scrap paper before you recycle. Reuse wrapping paper, plastic tubs and glass jars at home and only use rechargeable batteries, as these are hazardous when thrown out incorrectly, secreting mercury into the environment, the most poisonous neurotoxin known to man. Reuse shoe boxes for storage and get kids to create art and greeting cards by cutting out old ones. The possibilities are endless!

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Recycle; the final taboo. If Jakarta Green Project do not pick up recycles from your area yet, find a local pemulung (scavenger) and ask them to collect your separated recycles from you on a weekly basis. You are reducing the amount of waste that will end up at a dump site by recycling and helping someone earn a living at the same time.

Contributors Sophie Chavanel Nithin Coca Kelly Henley Tess Joyce Olga Amato Eamonn Sadler Grace Susetyo Kenneth Yeung Dian Mardianingsih dian@jakartaexpat.biz

Once paper and cardboard are mixed with organic waste, they become contaminated and difficult to recycle, so it is important to separate your waste as you throw it away, into separate rubbish bins. It is law and common practice in countries abroad, punishable by fines, so don’t make excuses, stop being lazy, and start recycling at home and at the office today! Also, do your best to purchase recycled products, such as Exceedo Paper, locally sourced recycled printing paper.

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105th issue rise of the eco-warriors THOUSANDS OF ATHLETES TOOK OVER THE STREETS AT THE FIRST JAKARTA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 8. food & drink el asador on flames 10. csr fostering a cleaner community for business 11. Theatre Brodway ke java, a musical revue 12. meet the expat jason will 13. faces of jakarta Andreas the environmentalist 14. recycled clothing nusantara fabrics leading the way on recycled polyester 18. scams in the city faking it 16. Light Entertainment I Should have seen it coming 18. Events 20. classifieds & property listings 4.

jakarta prepares to gotong royong on hero's day

6. environmentalists

7. running

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Clean Up Jakarta Day

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Jakarta Prepares to Gotong Royong on Hero’s Day Clean Up Jakarta Day • Sunday, November 10th, 2013 • www.cleanupjakartaday.org facebook.com/cleanupjakartaday • @cleanupjktday

Jakarta Expat is proud to present Clean Up Jakarta Day. Jakarta Expat is a free English biweekly publication in circulation since July 2009. On Sunday, November 10th 2013 Jakarta’s citizens will be carrying out the Indonesian tradition of gotong royong by picking up rubbish and cleaning up Jakarta together in the very first ‘Clean Up Jakarta Day’, and everyone is encouraged to join! Clean Up Jakarta Day aims to fully integrate with other positive initiatives, schools and community groups in the city. Jakarta produces 6,000 tonnes of rubbish each day, and much of it ends up on the streets, then in the Ciliwung River, and in turn, in the oceans. By involving the community in a cleanup, the hope is to collectively send the message that it is everybody’s job to keep this city clean, not just the job of the street sweepers, pemulungs, and rubbish men and women. The aim of the clean up is to educate people about the detrimental effects of littering, and in turn spark an awareness of the importance of recycling. This campaign will be carried out by volunteers, of which there will be around 1,000 picking up rubbish, separating into recyclable and nonrecyclable sacks as they go. There are 15 sites around the city which volunteers can join to help clean up, and can be viewed on the Clean Up Sites page of the Clean Up Jakarta Day website. Many sites were nominated by volunteers and approved by Clean Up Jakarta Day, including PT Adaro

Indonesia’s site at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, and Jakarta International School’s site at the area around Pondok Indah Plaza. Clean Up Jakarta Day will be an annual event, which is supported by Jokowi’s ‘Jakarta Clean Movement’, with their Ambassador, Slank, joining the clean up on Jl. Jend. Sudirman’s site on November 10th. Governor Jokowi is also expected to join this site on the day to help volunteers clean up, making this a highly anticipated event. Rubbish on the day will be separated into bags of recyclable and non-recyclable material, and the recyclables will be taken by Santa Fe Relocators to Jakarta Green Project in East Jakarta. The Jakarta Green Project is a recycling collection scheme set up by street children foundation, KDM, offering a solution to Jakarta’s waste problem, while benefiting its work in supporting the development of street children into independent, educated and skilled young adults. All volunteers will be given reused sugar bags, donated by Coca Cola Amatil, to separate recyclables from non-recyclables, as well as polo shirts made of 100% recycled plastic, sponsored by PT Nusantara Fabrics. Safety gloves for sanitation and to avoid injury will be provided as well. Gloves will be collected at the end of the clean up and donated to pemulungs and rubbish men and women of Jakarta. Clean Up Jakarta Day is generously supported by Lundin Oil and Gas BV.

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Environmentalists

by T e s s J o y c e

Rise of the Eco-Warriors In 2010, students bashed their heads together at Microsoft’s Regional Innovative Education Forum and decided that they wanted to tackle the global issue of deforestation and so the project DeforestACTION was born. After project leaders contacted producers at Virgo Productions, the Rise of the EcoWarriors film was initiated. Eleven young warriors were selected to spend 100 days in the jungles of Borneo – their backgrounds included reforestation, media, mapping and wildlife care. Their mentor was Dr. Willie Smits, a renowned conservationist in Indonesia who launched a satellite monitoring system called Earthwatchers as part of the DeforestACTION project. I recently met Paul Daley at a community gardening project in Jogjakarta and had the opportunity to find out about his perspectives as eco-warrior in this bold project which has received criticism, but may inspire students worldwide to be more pro-active regarding deforestation and conservation. How did you handle the 100 days in the forest? I was raised on a rainforest and fruit tree nursery in Northern NSW, an area home to the largest swathe of World Heritage Listed sub-tropical rainforest in Australia. So I’m very much at home trekking through the forest. Many of the other ‘ecowarriors’ had never explored the rainforest and came from urban environments. It has quite hilarious watching them deal with the insects, wet season mud and rural Indonesian conditions (like the toilets!). I live for this stuff, whilst some of them were terrified! And which field in the project did you specialize in? I specialized in forest restoration, as my background in Australia integrates forest restoration with permaculture and agro-forestry. In Borneo the forest restoration

team worked with Dayak people in establishing seedling nurseries to increase the capacity for their existing tree planting programs. I remember you had a good sense of humour – do you have any funny stories about your 100 days in the jungle? Absolutely! We did a lot of laughing, and the Dayaks have a great sense of humour, I think humour is a natural coping mechanism for keeping your spirits up when confronted with the sights of deforestation.

such a close call as he weighs over 100 kilograms and the river was flowing quite fast from overnight rain! Scary!

Tell us about the Rise of EcoWarriors project. We had major project challenges, funding issues, project partners pulling out mid ‘100 days’, our ‘mentor’, Dr. Willie Smits, was only present for a small fraction of the 100 days and I personally came to the realization that the entire concept of ‘100 days in the jungle’ with a group of mostly inexperienced bule ‘warriors’ There was one night when we who speak barely any Bahasa is a were far up the Kapuas River ridiculous concept for sustaining in a remote section of West any conservation initiative. To Kalimantan, be kind, we Ultimately, were extremely meeting with Dayak leaders who but for I believe that naive, were telling us me there were what is happening countless life the story of landgrabbing by Palm learnt to our planet is lessons Oil companies and some potent a ref lection of seeds planted (they usually bribe someone in the our conditioned that continue village and then to sprout separation from the today. As one claim the entire area under a palm natural world. wise sage from oil concession). central Asia Anyway, the said thousands of years ago “there is no meeting had gone on for hours and mostly in Indonesian (most failure, only lessons.” of us only spoke very little Bahasa Tell us about the project’s at this stage). All of a sudden a bat mentor, Dr. Willie Smits, and his flew into the hall, did a few circles reforestation program. and then went ‘BANG’ smack Dr. Willie Smits is an incredibly into the wall, fell onto the floor for a moment and then exited passionate conservationist, I first saw his TED Talks around 2008. the building. For some reason it He has played a critical role in was just so hilarious. We couldn’t stop laughing! Slapstick comedy orangutan and forest conservation throughout Indonesia for over courtesy of the local wildlife! three decades and his approach On a more serious note, the to forest restoration is definitely eco-warrior from Kenya nearly ahead of his time (integrating drowned in a river. He had only agro-forestry into a closed canopy ever swam in a lake back in his forest eco-system). Despite homeland and the first instant he moments of feeling let down jumped into a free-flowing stream by Willie, to this day I have the his body went into shock, he greatest respect for his heartfelt panicked and went under. Myself passion and action on behalf of and Tom Smith from England had orangutans, Dayak communities to jump in and rescue him. It was and Indonesia’s rich biodiversity.

In reality 100 days was nowhere near long enough to see tangible results for our efforts, especially for forest restoration. We did, however, give an added boost to the efforts of local Dayaks by building a community nursery which became a hub for the distribution of thousands of sugar palm seedlings. This Dayak community in Borneo is incredible; they were the first village in all of Interior Kalimantan to have ‘off-grid’ electricity by building their own ‘micro-hydro’ power generation unit. In the 1990s they resisted efforts by multi-national logging companies to destroy their forests and every single member of the community signed an agreement that they do not want palm oil to destroy their ancestral forests. You retain a very pro-active approach regarding deforestation – what is your advice to people who want to help in cities like Jakarta? I think awareness is critical; sustained action only comes after acknowledging what is actually happening. It is so easy to get lost in the pace of modern city life and finding some balance helps us to stay connected. Ultimately, I believe that what is happening to our planet is a reflection of our

conditioned separation from the natural world. Earlier this year I collaborated with a grass-roots permaculture collective, who work to bring awareness of nature back into city landscapes through urban agriculture and backyard ‘food gardens’. Whatever you can do to raise awareness, plant some seeds, educate yourself and join together with like-minded people.

Paul Daley is now planting many ideas and seeds across Indonesia and is involved in a reforestation program in Sumatra with the Orangutan Information Centre. Orangutans are often called ‘gardeners of the forest’ because of the way they consume fruit and disperse seeds – and now it seems we need more gardeners than ever.

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.

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Running by S o p h i e c h ava n e l

Thousands of Athletes Took Over the Streets at the First Jakarta International Marathon Jakarta held its very first official International Marathon, supported by the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia on October 27th. Runners from 50 countries hit the streets to run in one of the five race categories: Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10 K, 5 K and Maratoonz (sprint for the children). Despite challenges, it was a great event for sports promotion in the Indonesian capital.

run. I started to run years ago because I thought it was easy to just put my shoes on and start running. No equipment, no need to go to a specific place, just get up and run. Unfortunately, there is nothing easy about running in pedestrian-unfriendly Jakarta. The organizers of the very first official International Jakarta Marathon had a tremendous amount of challenges to overcome to make it happen and this weekend they proved it was possible. Hopefully, the first of many others to come.

There was a great turnover at Monas’ departure line at 5 am on Sunday morning; Indonesians, expats and visitors alike. According to the Jakarta Marathon organizing committee, 7,400 runners of the 11,100 registered showed up on race day. The atmosphere was cheerful, it was nice and tidy and animation was well done, in Indonesian and English. The run course of the marathon covered Jakarta’s city landmarks, such as Kota Tua, Pasar Baru, Jakarta Cathedral and Istiqlal Mosque, Bundaran HI, Pancoran Statue, and GBK Stadium. A great point of view and unique opportunity to see the beauties of Indonesia’s capital city. To me, an important part of the success of this event is due to the engagement and willingness of Indonesians and expat volunteers. Along the course and the finish line, every single volunteer I met was smiling and was eager to help. Although I enjoyed the event very much, a few things were lacking

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in the organization, starting with the Race Pack collection. My husband waited almost six hours on the Friday before the run to get our chip and shirt. This is longer than running the actual marathon itself! Kuddos to the organizers on the quick decision-making. The day after, most fellow runners picked up their gear in a few minutes. In order to speed up the process, Jakarta Marathon decided to distribute Bibs (race numbers) randomly instead of manually searching for the corresponding name for each athlete. Therefore, people ended up running under other people’s names. But at the end, it turned out to be funnier than anything else, as people were trying to find their alter egos through social medias and I hear new friendships were created. However, this delayed the publishing of time results to five days, which is far too long after a race. People will either be racedout or focusing on the next race. There are a few other things that could be improved next time, starting with the traffic control. The problem was mainly toward the end of the race as the Car Free Sunday people started to hang out on the streets. After reaching the end of my 10 kilometer race, I had given everything I had and was not in any condition to zigzag between bikes, kaki lima and other obstacles to get to the

finish line. I can’t imagine how full marathoners felt about this. Organizers confirm that four people were hit by motorbikes during the race. Overall, I think the Jakarta Marathon organizers can say job well done! In a country where a lot of people smoke and where walking to work is almost impossible, promoting sports starts by setting an example as Ndang Mawardi, spokesperson for the Jakarta Marathon explains. “Interest in running is increasing right now in Indonesia as proven by the success of Car Free Sundays. People are becoming more aware of the importance of having healthy living, despite the smoking and motorcycle industries, which are typical for a developing country. By having more running events, we hope we will contribute to educate people.” I could not write about this event without mentioning the incommensurably sad death of two fellow runners: Mr. Ignatius Sumarya, 61 years old and Mr. Lars Weddeler, a 34-year-old expatriate. I can’t even imagine how distressing it is for the family and friends and would like to speak on behalf of the Jakarta Expat team to express our deepest condolences. Jakarta Marathon Website: www.thejakartamarathon.com

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.

Food & Drink

by K e l l y h e n l e y

El Asador on Flames E

l Asador literally means “the barbecuer”. Parilla is the name of A lively South American restaurant in Kemang serving high quality, this style of barbecue, a woodfire grill, authentically cooked South American food. Open for just seven which apparently months, El Asador is already drawing crowds and it’s not just the in Uruguay can get meat lovers and salsa dancers! up to sizes of 3x2 metres! The grill in El Asador is not quite that size, but you can’t miss the roaring flames at the far end of the restaurant. This was not my first visit, more like the seventh or eighth (but who’s counting!) and for a good reason. As well as fantastic food and service, El Asador serves up fun! Eugenio Doldan, the charismatic owner of El Asador, is the life and soul of the restaurant. Originally from Uruguay, Eugenio has worked in and owned restaurants in Argentina, Brazil, Spain and more recently, lived in Melbourne for seven years before making the move to Jakarta. Eugenio’s passion for service is evident within seconds of walking in the door. You will always receive the warmest of welcomes from Eugenio and his staff, who are all lovely and attentive. El Asador has a warm brick and wood interior with interesting pictures of all things South America covering the walls, and suspended wagon wheels on the ceiling. It feels casual and friendly, just like the service, and is not too over the top to a concept.

El Asador is open 11am ‘til late, six days a week (closed Mondays). El Asador is well located in Kemang, just a few doors before Murphy’s Irish Pub at Jl. Kemang Raya No. 3 (ground floor of the Kemang Point Building). Ph. 0217182206 or make a reservation online at www.elasador.co.id

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El Asador has live music most nights, sometimes Latin American, sometimes a cover band; we’ve always enjoyed the entertainment and had a great night out. Groups and large bookings are common, attracted by the live music and easy shared dining experience. Wednesday night is “Salsa Night” complete with a live eight-piece band and, not surprisingly it gets packed, so book ahead and bring your dancing shoes! Last Friday night they also had a gorgeous Cuban salsa dancer who was definitely a big hit with the guests. The band is set up in the heart of the restaurant, but the terrace out front is another nice area with high tables for those

who want to sit and watch the Kemang action go by. There is also a non-smoking section at the front of the restaurant. The menu is full of mouthwatering options. There’s a nice range of sharing/starting options including quesadillas, a South American take on chilli fries, as well as bruschetta. We had a beef empanada to start, which was very tasty, made with good quality minced beef in a perfect empanada pastry crust. We all agreed the meat could have been a touch more saucy, but a yummy start to the meal. And matched particularly well with a cold Heineken! At Eugene’s recommendation we also tried the Lengua a la Vinagreta Con Ensalada Rusa. I’m told this is a popular starter at South American barbeques. The plate held a generous amount of sliced boiled beef tongue, served cold with a delicious topping of parsley, olive oil, egg, garlic and spices. Accompanied by Russian salad (potatoes, carrots, peas and corn in creamy mayonnaise) this is a thoroughly enjoyable dish. The cold beef was meltin-your-mouth tender and the topping added a great texture. I recommend sharing this between two as it is a generous serving. For the main event we went with the El Asador signature, the parillas sharing meal, truly a feast of beautifully barbecued meat. The parillas includes asado (beef ribs), chorizo (beef sausage), entranas (inside skirt steak), and pollo el Asador (whole chicken leg). The meat is well marinated before it even meets the wood grill, and as a result it is superbly tender and full of flavour. The parillas is served at the table on a hot grill stand, which keeps it piping hot. The meal is also served with a green salad, plus your choice of a side dish and a sauce. Our favourite sauces are

the homemade chimichurri salsas, which, in my opinion, go well with pretty much everything. Whilst meat is the heart of the menu, there are options for those accompanying meat lovers, who themselves are not so inclined. We especially enjoyed the special Caprese Salad. El Asador only uses the best quality imported mozzarella, with lovely fresh tomatoes and olive oil. I’ve also had the Spaghetti Aglio Olio, cooked with good quality olive oil and the right amount of chilli, is an enjoyable meal. There are also a good range of salads and chicken options. Another favourite of mine is the Chicken Pamplonas (a boneless chicken leg filled with mozzarella, capsicum, olives and spice). For dessert we had a beautiful Flan Caramel. A South American dessert staple, similar to the French Creme Caramel, and what the Peruvians call Crema Volteada, which literally means upside down cream. Seriously, this is too good to share, with anyone! All of the meals are very wellpriced, especially considering the quality of ingredients and serving sizes. You won’t leave hungry, that’s for sure. I also have to mention the excellent coffee. Eugene is passionate about good espresso and swears by his Fema coffee machine and Illy beans. The coffee is really good and the espresso martinis are the best we’ve had in Jakarta. In fact, all of the cocktails here are made particularly well, and I can also highly recommend getting a jug of red wine sangria. So, for a mouth-wateringly good barbecue, great cocktails and a fun night out, you really can’t go past El Asador. You’ll probably see me in there! Hats off to you, Eugenio and your wonderful staff.

kelly henley is a New Zealander living and working in Jakarta. She enjoys wining, dining and traveling with friends, and likes nothing better than relaxing on the beach with a good book.

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CSR by G r a c e s u s e t y o

Fostering a Cleaner Community for Business Waste management seems to be a perpetual issue in Jakarta and Bali. When beaches, streets, and other places of interest are littered, it tarnishes Indonesia’s reputation as an otherwise beautiful country.

hat’s why Bruce Waterfield, Business Services Director of Coca-Cola Amatil, believes it is the industry’s responsibility to set an example of making clean environments happen.

Australian Companies doing business in Indonesia take a role in making a positive impact to make the environment a better place for Indonesians and tourists alike to enjoy?” asked Waterfield.

And of course, clean environments don’t just happen. In an era of manufactured products and commercial packaging, tonnes of garbage are generated each day in Jakarta and Bali. And where littering still seems to be the norm, cleaning up after a place is not just about picking up trash—it’s about changing mindsets and ways of life.

Waterfield says that the Bali Coastal Clean Up has removed more than 16,000 tonnes of waste from 10 kilometres of south Bali’s western coastlines in Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Jimbaran, and

When Jakarta Expat asked Coca-Cola Amatil to sponsor the upcoming Clean Up Jakarta Day, Bruce found the project in line with what his company has already been doing in Bali. Coca-Cola Amatil and Reef Check Indonesia started the Bali Coastal Clean Up in 2008, following a market visit to Bali by Coca-Cola Amatil’s Managing Director, Terry Davis. “In the wet season, a lot of waste ends up on the beaches in Bali,” said Waterfield. “Much of these don’t come from Bali - some floated all the way from Java which is about 100 kilometres across the sea. There are days when the waste is knee-deep.” Rubbish collection on such days could amount to 30-40 truckloads in one day. “Bali is the gateway to Indonesia, so Bali plays a great role in forming international tourists’ perception of the rest of Indonesia,” added Waterfield. “The majority of tourists who come to Bali go to the beach. In the wet season, these tourists face a huge amount of rubbish.” According to Waterfield, about 22% of Bali international tourists come from Australia. “Why shouldn’t one of the biggest

Kedonganan. “We’re not interested in a mere feel-good campaign, but one to change the behaviour of tens of millions of people in Java and Bali toward waste management, to make significant difference in the long run. The industry has a greater responsibility to do something positive everyday about the environment from which it makes profit.” Since a “clean up day” would not be enough to achieve that objective, the Bali Coastal Clean Up has become a project that continues on a daily basis. Now partnering with Quiksilver and Garuda Indonesia, the Bali Coastal Clean Up currently employs 76 permanent staff members who work to clean up the beach. Many of these workers were illiterate women when they started, but learned to read and attend classes on sustainable waste management in a weekly program run by the Roll Foundation. Waterfield said that he would love to see the Clean Up Jakarta Day transpire into something bigger each year as more industry, more communities, and the government get involved. Most Coca-Cola products today are packaged in recyclable PET bottles. “Indonesia is in fact a very good recycler of PET,” said Waterfield, citing that about 90% of PET waste in Indonesia gets recycled. “But this process relies on the informal business of scavengers.” This presents the bigger issue that a lot of other rubbish doesn’t get recycled because they are perceived to be of no economic value. Waterfield said that

with innovation and technology, much more waste generated in Indonesia can be recycled into economically valuable products. “But the industry can only do so much. We need the government’s support to change the people’s perception of waste as a valuable asset for economic empowerment.” In India and Europe, plastic waste is recycled into roofing tiles, according to Waterfield. He said that while this innovation is still “new and untested” in Indonesia, there are companies that have made their move toward such innovations, such as a startup based in Bali that produces pellets for packaging from plastic bags thrown in landfills. One of Coca-Cola Amatil’s recycled products is polyester uniforms for about 7,000 of their employees—made from PET bottles. The company’s partnership with Quiksilver has also produced competitively priced Roxy brand T-shirts made from a blend of organic cotton and recycled PET polyester. In addition to recycling, reducing is another important element of sustainable waste management. Coca-Cola makes its own bottles on site so it can control the development process of the bottles. Since 2008, CocaCola Amatil has reduced the amount of virgin PET used in the production of their bottles by 22%. Innovations are also implemented to make bottles more lightweight than they were before. “Consumers create demand for packaging and innovation

resources,” said Waterfield. “Consumers today demand packaging that is convenient to their needs. Lightweight PET bottles that are resealable, easy to carry, and 100% recyclable currently fill that need. But there still needs to be improvement in the supply chain to capture the waste when consumers finish using the product.” Coca-Cola currently promotes that responsibility on the packaging labels. “But the message also needs to be available in different facets; radio, television, and the general community,” said Waterfield. “More importantly, the message needs to be good enough to change consumer behaviour. Behaviour is usually driven by incentive. If it means that our consumers get to live in a cleaner and healthier environment, then that is a reason to collaborate in this joint effort to make it happen.” In Bali, not only people have enjoyed this benefit of a cleaner and healthier environment. Since 2008, while starting the Bali Coastal Clean Up, CocaCola Amatil and Quiksilver also started supporting a local turtle hatchery project. Between 2008 and 2013, the project has rescued and hatched 74,598 turtle eggs and released the hatchlings to sea. A giant turtle-shaped incubation centre has also been established at Kuta beach. “This makes a fun destination where tourists and locals can go and learn that turtles are coming back to Kuta. There has been a direct correlation between the now cleaner beaches and the return of the turtles to lay their eggs,” said Waterfield.

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

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Theatre by S o p h i e c h ava n e l

wearing construction boots and drinking Coors Light, who thinks Broadway is a little more gritty. The comical duo heatedly argue their respective sides using beloved Broadway songs to prove their point along the way.

Broadway Ke Java, A Musical Revue Musical fans of Jakarta had all the reasons to be thrilled last weekend as Jakarta Players theatre troupe beautifully and cleverly brought Broadway to Java. The eclectic cast of Indonesians and Expats alike gave a brilliant performance. I laughed, I clapped, I sang along. Chapeau!

roadway Ke Java, a Musical Revue, is the creation of four Jakarta Players Directors; Ariana and John Thurow, Keith Allerton and Rose Fredson, with the original concept and script of Ariana, along with a cast of 25 talented actors, dancers and singers. This is the first Musical Revue of Jakarta Players’ history and certainly not the last one. The play began with two passionate, yet very different theatre connoisseurs. A prim and proper London critic who attempts to educate his audience about the classical, artistic beauty of musical theatre and a down-home red-neck American

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The review consists of sixteen Broadway songs from as many musicals. Some very popular ones such as Summer Nights from Grease and Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing, as well as other lesser known such as Big Ass Rock from Full Monty and I Still Believe from Miss Saigon. The choice of songs was very well balanced going from sad to happy, from dark to cheery and from controversial to fleur bleue. The rhythm was perfect, each song being introduced by an entertaining dialogue between the attaching duo of narrators. Among others, songs interpreted were: Master of the House from Les Misérables, Life’s a Happy Song from The Muppets, Seasons of Love from Rent, Elaborate Lives from Aida and Moving Too Fast from Last 5 Years. I particularly loved the interpretation of the Cell Block Tango from Chicago with an Indonesian twist and the over-thetop and hilarious interpretation of If You Were Gay from Avenue Q. There was serious talent on stage, as actors were taking turns as lead singers in different sets and songs. Among many coup

de coeur, I was touched by the beautiful interpretation of the Miss Saigon Vietnamese young women. But on top of all this talent, the most remarkable thing about this play is how much fun these actors have on stage. It makes you want to join them. Even though Jakarta Players is a non-profit troupe, the miseen-scene had nothing to envy to bigger budget productions. Costumes and make-up were great. Decor was minimalist but sufficient with this overwhelming talent on stage, the black curtain was the perfect backdrop to put all the attention on the cast. The lighting was also very well done and beautifully changed the ambiance of every song. For those who did not get the chance to see this show, Jakarta Players normally stages three to five shows per year and the next one, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor, is planned to hit the planks in February. Jakarta Players open their doors to new talents. The audition will be held at Fez Bar on December 1st. The Jakarta Players is a nonprofit multinational community theatre group that provides English language entertainment for Jakarta’s theatre-loving community. All profits go to Habitat for Humanity. www.jakartaplayers.weebly.com

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Jason Will

Meet Jason Will, the eco friendly bu sinessman. Jason is keen on l ending a he lping hand to rel ieve social and environ mental issu es through nu merous CSR projects with his compan Santa Fe Rel y, ocation Ser vices. When did you move to Indonesia, and where are you from? I am originally from Brisbane, Australia and first moved to Jakarta in January 2009. After two years here, I relocated to Shanghai for 3 years, did a brief stint in Singapore and returned here in 2004 as President Director for Santa Fe Indonesia.

I believe that companies that earn money from operating in these locations also have a moral obligation to give back to the communities in which we operate. Every little bit helps.

How did your journey with Santa Fe Relocation Services start? When did you start working for the company, and how did you end up in Jakarta? I actually joined Santa Fe in Shanghai in 2001. I enjoyed the dynamic pace of Shanghai but after 3 years I asked to be moved closer to my two children who were living in Australia. So I was offered and accepted a position at our Singapore office, however it wasn’t long before the opportunity to take over Santa Fe Indonesia arose. Having lived here before made it an easy transition for me back to living and working here. Apart from its literal meaning, what does CSR mean for you, personally? Having lived and worked in Asia, you see firsthand the significant income disparity gap than exists in many places here. I believe that companies that earn money from operating in these locations also have a moral obligation to give back to the communities in which we operate. Every little bit helps. What other CSR projects have you done with Santa Fe Relocation Services? We have assisted organisations such as the Red Nose Foundation, Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN), WatSan Action, World Vision and Habitats for Humanity. We also provide logistical support for organisations when there is a need for any relief projects. Most recently we funded a catfish cultivation project for the local community where our office and warehouse is located. We thank you for Santa Fe’s support for Clean Up Jakarta Day. What urged you to support and be a part of Clean Up Jakarta Day? We saw this as a great initiative. It is unfortunate that it seems that the culture of disposing of rubbish responsibly is not as prevalent as it should be here, but hopefully the publicity created by this event will help bring more awareness of this issue. Also much of the rubbish finds its way into rivers which contributes to the clogged waterways and causes flooding issues.

Are there other organisations or causes that Santa Fe support? Why do you choose to support them? Aside from the organisations I mentioned earlier, as we relocate a lot of expatriates when they leave Indonesia and many of these clients have furniture and other items they no longer need and do not want to take overseas with them, we therefore collect and distribute these items to various charities here. Can you tell us a little bit about your ‘green’ office? What prompted Santa Fe to adopt this eco-friendly office environment, certified by the Indonesian Green Building Council? One of the initiatives of the Santa Fe Group was to become a member of the UN Global Compact. The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest initiative on corporate responsibility with more than 6,700 members committed to promoting sustainable development using the 10 principles of social, environmental and economic responsibility as a framework. We report annually on our progress promoting and supporting sustainable development in our work. I was fortunate to be given a major role in the design and construction of our new office and warehouse which we finished building in July this year. So naturally it was important to us to incorporate these environmental principles into the design and construction of our new facility. Therefore, we contacted the recently created Green Building Council of Indonesia (GBCI) to ask for their assistance and input in obtaining green certification for our office and warehouse. Consequently, our facility incorporates many ‘green’ features including – rainwater harvesting, optimal use of natural light, bamboo flooring, waterless urinals, LED lighting, and handicapped facilities. How do you still find time to be the Ambassador for Internations? Can you tell our readers what Internations is and what you do for the organization? InterNations.org is a worldwide organisation which supports more than 390 online communities around the world. Its primary aim is to help people who are living and working abroad to connect into their local community. I share the Ambassador role for Jakarta with Sony Jethani and together we organise regular gatherings for people to meet and build up their circle of friends. Unlike many other events in Jakarta, the InterNations gatherings are targeted purely for social purposes not business.

The Ambassador role is a volunteer position and to be honest, Sony probably spends the most time organising these events so my job is as simple as turning up at the events (when I am in town) and making sure everyone is happy. I must say it really has gained a lot of popularity here and usually attracts 150 or more people to the gatherings. I have seen many strong friendships created from these gatherings which has made living and working here much easier for many people. If you’re not juggling work and projects, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Much of my spare time is spent trying to keep up with my wife Deisy who runs www.WhatsNewJakarta.com which keeps us very socially active, however whenever I get the chance (unfortunately too infrequently) I try to enjoy a game of golf. What would you recommend to people as the simplest way to be more ‘green’ in Jakarta? A simple step would be to refuse plastic bags when buying things. My local DVD shop has finally gotten used to me refusing to take the DVDs in a plastic bag. I have seen estimates that over 4,000 tonnes of plastics bags are disposed in Indonesia every day and nearly all these bags are not biodegradable – which means they take over 1,000 years to break down. Every little bit helps, so we should all think twice before accepting a plastic bag. What is your personal advice to company leaders in order to execute more CSR projects in the future? It doesn’t take much effort to find many worthwhile causes to be involved with, but a start would be assigning someone in your company to identify potential CSR project opportunities and to oversee them. Also an easy way to implement ‘green’ initiative would be to ensure your company is only using recycled paper for your printers and photocopiers. We use a locally sourced paper called ‘Exceedo premium recycled’ which is 90% recycled. Also for each ream of this product that is used, your company will contribute to saving 20 litres of water consumption, reducing 0.1 lb of emission of air pollutants, saving 3.1 kWh electricity consumption, saving 1.1 litres of oil consumption and saving 40,500 Btu of heat energy. Also their bleaching process is chlorine free. So find out what type of paper your company is using. · 6 November - 19 November 2013

Faces of Jakarta by o l g a a m a t o

Andreas

t he Environmentalis t

hen 20-year-old Andreas Ahmad Setiawan lost his entire family in the 2004 tsunami, he didn’t know where to turn. He felt alone. He felt scared. He ended up on the streets. First in Medan, Sumatra, then here in Jakarta, where a chance encounter with a member of the KDM rescue team helped turn his life around.

once the habits he used to have on the streets were far left behind, his life started to change, in a way he could have never imagined being possible. “I’m so proud of what I accomplished during my stay at KDM,” said Andreas, who initially dropped out in elementary school. “I finally received a basic education.”

“My parents passed away when I was still very young because they were in Aceh at the time of the tsunami,” said Andreas, who was born in Meulaboh, one of the hardest hit areas of the 2004 disaster. “After their death I started to live on the streets of Medan. Then I came to Jakarta hoping to find a job, but I ended up living on the streets again. Reality changed when the rescue team from KDM gave me the opportunity to start a new life at KDM.”

Caring volunteers at KDM also provide the children with a range of stimulating activities, from singing to sports, English lessons, to KDM’s renowned Green Project, developed to spread the understanding on how to recycle, and to teach children how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. For this purpose, the Green Project asks households close to the area of KDM, as well as schools and offices, to donate their recyclable trash.

Just beyond the gates of Kampus Diakonia Modern, in Bekasi, which provides education to street children, lies a colourful and inviting alternative to the streets. Comprised of creative classrooms full of computers, a state-ofthe-art metal-working shop, a mushroom farm and sidewalks lined with bins for recyclables, KDM’s campus serves as an opportunity for street kids to have a second chance. It’s an immense campus where children of all ages, offered an alternative from the streets by the rescue team of KDM operating across Jakarta, are provided with a safe place to live and the opportunity to return to their studies.

The ability of Andreas in carefully separating what›s recyclable from the non-recyclables, as well as subdividing the recyclable materials depending on their different categories, is something that he is very proud of. After he graduated from KDM›s informal education program, he began his internship at KDM Green Project. Andreas, along with other interns and staff, are the brains behind the Green Project trash sorting processes that every week allow three to four tonnes of trash to be recycled, leaving only five percent of the waste they collect heading to the landfill.

“I consider myself very lucky to be in KDM,” Andreas said. “If you’re a street kid and you live in such a wild reality, you find it very hard to get away from that environment. When I met the rescue team for the first time I was hesitant to accept their offer to go to KDM. I thought, what if my life keeps being as bad as this? But then I saw the reality, I knew it couldn’t be any worse. I knew I had to take a shot.”

If there is one thing he feels the most confident about, Andreas explains that it is his ability to show others the power of recycling and share valuable green lessons with those around him.

Andreas moved on to the KDM campus back in 2008, and he soon realized,

“Now, thanks to my recycling skills, I have the power of making a difference in society,” Andreas said. “It’s something I will share with people the rest of my life. Also, now I know what I want to do with my life. I want to open a recycling business.”

Olga amato Olga likes to define what she does as participatory journalism. She sees writing as a practice to express ourselves in the most beautiful and sophisticated way. She considers travelling to be the best solution to heal from problems.

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Recycled Clothing by NI T HIN COCA

Nusantara Fabrics Leading the Way on Recycled Polyester In my Kuningan apartment, after just a week, my recycling bag has filled to the brim – but where to take it? In a city overflowing with waste and drowning in consumerism, recycling and sustainability take a backseat to the rapid development, as anyone who’s passed by a pile of plastic bags, bottles, thrown over a fence or into a river can attest to.

ot so at Nusantara Fabrics, a five-year-old partnership between Hollit International and Indorama, based in East Jakarta, which produces high quality, recycled polyester in yarns and threads for usage by clothing manufacturers. Recycled polyester can be made from PET plastic – the same plastic that makes up the majority of the water bottles that we drink every day, and, in fact, enjoys high rates of recycling across Southeast Asia, mostly due to the informal sector. “The good thing is it’s relatively easy for polyester to be recycled,” said Marc Sprakel, Vice President of Operations and Development, over tea at Nusantara Fabrics office. These materials are exactly what many global garment manufacturers are seeking as part of their growing corporate social responsibility and sustainability plans. For example, Adidas plans to use 100% sustainable cotton by 2015, while companies like Nike, Marks and Spencer, and H&M are steadily increasing the recycled content of their products. As an early player in this field, Nusantara Fabrics is positioned to grow – and this time, we, and our environment, will all win. “Recycled polyester is just as good in quality and usage as nonrecycled polyester,” said Sprakel,

adding that this means it’s easy for manufacturers to integrate it into their existing operations; a huge selling point that allows for quick introduction and integration. There are challenges, of course. Doing business in Indonesia is never easy, as Nusantara Fabrics have found, running into challenges with gaining proper supplies – things like buttons or laundry equipment. That’s one reason their local impact, for now, is negligible. Because they want to control their entire supply chain – to ensure the highest standards of sustainability – Nusantara Fabrics doesn’t use bottles from Indonesia to make polyester because, as of right now, they can’t be properly sourced by official organizations. “We need assurances that these bottles are actually recycled and not just labeled as recycled,” said Sprakel. Nusantara Fabrics is currently working to develop a system in Indonesia to find reliable, accountable post-consumer bottles for use in the future, either by working directly with gathering communities, or through corporations like Coca Cola. They’ll need new sources because the long term goals are ambitious – both a recycling and materialsproducing factory in every country in Southeast Asia, filling what they see as an unending trend towards greater usage of recycled materials in the global garment industry.

Starting next year, Nusantara Fabrics will begin processing their own bottles in Thailand, a big first step towards this plan. Currently, the biggest barrier is cost. Recycled polyester is more expensive to produce than virgin polyester, and, despite lofty rhetoric, in the end, many buyers end up choosing with their pocketbooks, not with their ethics policies. That, Sprakel hopes, will soon change. “We’re getting closer and closer to cost parity,” he said. Right now, the raw impact is small – recycled materials still only for maybe .1% of the global garment industry – but what really matters is changing mentalities. Realizing that recycled-material clothing can be exactly the same level of quality as regular clothing. Understanding that the higher cost also means lower impact on the environment. And realizing that sustainability benefits us all, no matter where in the world we live. The impact, though small, is read. In fact, you’ve probably already crossed paths with Nusantara Fabrics. Take Blue Bird Taxis? All the uniforms worn by drivers were made with their recycled polyester. In the coming years, expect this Jakarta outfit to continue to break barriers and help usher in a greener era for the global textile industry. Change is on the way.

nithin coca was born in San Diego, California to parents from South India, and has taken his international upbringing to the maximum, having lived and worked in the United States, France, Spain, Nepal, and currently Indonesia, where he hopes to play a role in protecting this country's amazing environmental and cultural heritage through education, policy and social activism. He can be reached at 2011@nithincoca.com

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The

Dance Stance W

ith its fast-growing market, Jakarta has too many options when it comes to extracurricular activities for your children. New businesses keep sprouting out. There are self defense classes and yoga classes for kids, there are ballet lessons; too many options to choose from. Being exposed to many different skills when your little ones are in that prime age, helps to shape their discipline and builds their confidence. So now, it’s a game of picking and choosing; which activity is the ‘right’ one for your children? For your little princesses, ballet is usually a good place to start. But, ballet classes come in the bunch in Jakarta; some even with instructors that are merely enthusiasts of ballet - who studies ballet with the help of dance DVDs, and start to call themselves ‘ballet instructors’. How do we choose from the enormous list of names and not end up with an unreliable dance center? Melissa Pratama, the proud owner of Kemang Dance Center, saw a real need for a dependable ballet school in Jakarta that not only provide the basic education for proper posture and movement, but also has an accredited academic background to support it. Melissa believes that to achieve excellence in dancing, the key is continuity and perseverance. “Many of us hear ‘Oh I used to take ballet lessons’ from people around us; the ‘used to’ part is evidence that somewhere along the way that person gave up on ballet and focused on other things. I want to have a dance center that is so comfortable, it becomes a home for my students and to give up on dancing would not even cross their minds,” Melissa uttered. Melissa has an extensive background on ballet dancing and is passionate on sharing her methods and techniques. She opened Kemang Dance Center in 2013 and since

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then has loved the enthusiasm of her clients. The hope is for Kemang Dance Center to produce great ballet dancers, recognized by the international community. Those who train at the Kemang Dance Center have the opportunity to participate in the certification examination from the Royal Academy of Ballet, which is recognized worldwide. Kemang Dance Center is home to experienced teachers and uses London’s Royal Academy of Ballet’s curriculum to teach students. The instructors have extensive balletteaching experiences; some even with 12 years of experience of teaching ballet under their belt. Kemang Dance Center’s instructors are also very friendly people who will greet you warmly upon first entering the doors of their Kemang location. Kemang Dance Center’s first floor has a corridor that will lead you to the stairs to get to the upper floors. As you reach the second floor, you’ll feel the invitation to enter the big, spacious room that you can see from the window of the door. That big white studio is where Melissa and other dance instructors work their magic and teach children and adults alike the beautiful art of ballet dancing. The studio receives a lot of sunlight and is brimming with potential. The other dance studios are located on the upper floor. “Ever since I first studied ballet at the age of five-years-old, in 1991, I came across many dance centers that offer ballet classes but none have the atmosphere that is conducive to learning ballet. I stumbled upon many dance centers that were unclean and just not cozy in general,” said Melissa. Kemang Dance Center is certainly the exact opposite of ‘unclean’ and ‘not cozy’. Melissa is very insistent when it comes to keeping the place as neat and spotless as possible.

The clean white walls and hardwood floors make Kemang Dance Center’s studios great quaint spaces to learn about the ethereal ballet dance. “Children are often shy and scared when they first came into a new ‘school’, so we try to make Kemang Dance Center as comfortable as possible for the children and their parents, of course. As a plus, it’s right around the corner from your neighbourhood.” Parents, if you are dropping off your children at Kemang Dance Center for a ballet lesson, feel free to take a class for yourselves as well. “We’ve had a couple of instances where a mother and her daughter come in, one for the adult ballet class and the other for the children’s ballet class, and they just make an afternoon of it; both made use of the opportunity and no time is wasted in simply waiting for the other one to finish the lesson,” Melissa said proudly. Kemang Dance Center offers beginner adult ballet classes on Tuesdays (after office hours) and Saturdays. Kemang Dance Center does not limit itself to just ballet; it has recently opened new classes for Hip-Hop dance (for kids and adults), Tribal and Oriental Belly Dancing classes, and a Pilates class. With so many names to choose from, Kemang Dance Center is one that definitely stands out as their facility, strong academic foundation, and competent teaching staff are top-shelf picks. Next time you’re in Kemang, pop in to their location and see for yourself. A haven for student dancers, Kemang Dance Center can satisfy cravings for an extracurricular activity, both for you and your children. Kemang Dance Center is located at Jalan Bangka Raya Jakarta Selatan, South Jakarta City, Jakarta 12730, Indonesia. You can give them a call on (021) 7179 4726 or 0813-1904 8970 or visit their website www.kemangdancecenter.com

Light Entertainment by E a m o n n s a d l e r

I Should Have Seen it Coming I

had been working for the Sari Pan Pacific Hotel for about a year as English language copy writer when the General Manager, Chris Brown, called me one Friday afternoon and asked me to meet him at the hotel bar at 5pm. He said he had something important he needed to discuss. I immediately assumed he was going to fire me because, to be honest, what I was doing was too easy. The Sari was one of eight hotels I was working for and all I did was write copy for brochures and press releases etc. and edit and correct anything that was created in English by anyone else in the hotel. I would generally start work at about 2pm (immediately after breakfast) by tearing off the one incredibly long piece of fax paper that was hanging out of my fax machine, laying it out flat on the floor and then cutting it up into manageable single pages. I would then organise the pages by hotel, put them in order, photocopy them and then

correct them long-hand with a pen before faxing them back. Yes, it was a long time ago and the fax machine was still a wonder of modern technology, along with the pen.

I arrived at the hotel bar at exactly five o’clock that Friday afternoon to find Chris Brown and the Regional Director of Sales and Marketing sitting at a table together. As I approached them I could see that they had dozens of examples of my work laid out in front of them and they were apparently deep in serious conversation as they slowly picked up and put down the various items I had produced. I remember thinking, “Oh well, I had a good run.” When I got close, Chris saw me coming, stood up and met me a few paces from the table. He shepherded me away towards the bar and told me to have a beer, saying he would call me when they were ready. He went to rejoin the Regional Director at the table, and as I walked towards the bar I looked back over my shoulder to see them both staring at me. “Yes, that’s him,” I heard Chris say before they both turned back to the table. “OK that’s definitely it,” I thought, “It’s curtains for me.” After twenty long minutes, Chris called me to the table and told me to sit down. He introduced the Regional Director

as Jim Goodman and told me that they needed to talk to me. Jim took over the conversation and thanked me for all the “hard work” I had done for the hotel over the previous twelve months. He said Pan Pacific was grateful to me for my efforts and that everyone was very impressed with my professionalism and dedication to the job, blah blah blah. It was like the worst kind of cheesy bulls**t speech a boss might give at his least-favourite employee’s retirement party. I lowered my head and prepared myself for the coup de gras, Jim’s words fading into the background as I stopped listening and drifted away into my thoughts, considering my options going forward. Suddenly his voice became clear again. “So, we’ve decided to look for a full time marketing consultant and that would obviously make your job redundant.” I looked up at Jim and cleared my throat. “Well, I’m sure you’ll find someone easily enough,” I said, trying to sound unaffected and reaching for my jacket. Jim fixed me with a stare. “Can you think of anyone who might fit the bill?” he asked as I stood up to leave. “No,” I said, “I don’t know anybody but I could… errr…” Suddenly they both burst into laughter. I stood there bemused. Chris sprang to his feet and gave me a mighty slap on the back. “We’re offering you the job, you idiot!” I couldn’t believe it. The

whole thing was a wind-up, typical of Chris and his warped sense of humour. I cursed myself for falling for it. When I had recovered from the shock I told them I didn’t know anything about the hotel industry. They said I would learn. I asked where I would live. They told me I would live in the hotel. I asked about pay. They made me very happy. The only condition was I had to stop working for the other seven hotels. Done deal. The following Monday I was living in the hotel and I went on to work there for three years, a period that was definitely one of the best and most enjoyable of my life so far. We had wonderful Christmases there among many other great times and slowly I became very close to Chris and his family. Sadly Chris has since passed away, but to this day he remains one of the most treasured and influential people in my life. The bastard.

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1 Blown up (9) 8 Event held to raise money (4) 9 Twisted (9) 10 Grain store (4) 13 Jumped (5) 15 Manner (6) 16 Dealer (6) 17 Emotionally charged (6) 19 Cry of fear - laugh wildly (6) 20 Telegram (5) 21 Revise for publication (4) 24 Square dance (9) 25 Style and liveliness (4) 26 Praise publicly (9)

2 Way out (4) 3 Curse (4) 4 Tallied (6) 5 Not subject to (6) 6 Aroused (of former interests) (9) 7 Play of extravagant action (9) 11 Suffocated (9) 12 Bird of the grouse family (9) 13 Reasoned argument (5) 14 Find - remnant of something (5) 18 River in Europe (6) 19 Toboggan (6) 22 Coffin stand (4) 23 Novel story - secret plan (4)

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*Answers for Edition 104 Across: 1. Rehearse 5. Mess 9. Octet 10. En route 11. Shooting star 13. Mature

14. Sea dog 17. Hire-purchase 20. Servant 21. Proud 22. Salt 23. Very well Down: 1. Rood 2. Hatchet 3. Action replay 4. Step in 6. Erupt 7. Steerage 8. Trigger-happy 12. Emphasis 15. Dispose 16. Writhe 18. Rural 19. Idol

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special event

efore moving to Indonesia in the mid-1990s, I lived in a grim London suburb called Kensal Green, where counterfeit money was plentiful. A fake £20 note could be purchased for just £5. Apparently, the preferred method of getting rid of them was to target a busy McDonald’s, get in line for the till operated by the youngest cashier and order the cheapest thing on the menu. Villains could cover five fast-food places in an hour, converting £25 of phony money into £95 pounds of real money and some unhealthy snacks. Never keen on living among criminals, I moved to India and then Indonesia. When the Asian financial crisis struck Indonesia in mid-1997, one of my biggest concerns was that my salary was being paid into Bank Andromeda, partly owned by Suharto’s middle son, Bambang Trihatmodjo. The bank was liquidated, along with some of my savings, in November 1997. Unfazed, Bambang simply took over another bank, which was also soon liquidated in line with reforms imposed by the International Monetary Fund. In 1999, after the Rupiah had irretrievably plunged, counterfeit Rp.50,000 notes began entering circulation and amounted to at least Rp.29 billion ($2.6 million) by February 2000. These notes featured Suharto’s portrait, ironically captioned Bapak Pembangunan (Father of Development). Anti-corruption activist George Aditjondro, in his deftly titled 2006 book Presidential Corruption: Reproductive Oligarchy Tripod: Palace, Barracks and Ruling Party, states that a police investigation into the counterfeiting led to the military and the Suharto clan. The wife of Suharto’s grandson was caught using fake money at a Jakarta hotel, while a printing press used to make the money was suspected to be owned by one of Suharto’s children. Aditjondro offers no hard evidence to back up the latter assertion. He also alleges that Bambang Trihatmodjo’s company, PT Tridaya Esta, cooperated with a state enterprise to produce paper sold to the state mint, Peruri. Counterfeit rupiah were used in the period surrounding East Timor’s 1999 independence referendum, during which about 1,400 people were murdered. Desperate to retain the territory as its private stomping ground, the Indonesian military formed local militia proxies, which were tasked to terrorize the

East Timorese into voting to stay with Indonesia. These militias were paid in counterfeit. There is a story that one of the most prominent militia leaders took some boxes of money across the border into West Timor and tried to deposit them into his bank account, only to be informed the cash was forged. When he complained to an Indonesian Military intelligence general, he was castigated for being so stupid as to embezzle fake money intended for the killing squads. Details of this operation came to light in Jakarta in 2000, when two former soldiers, Ismail Putra and Eddy Kereh, were tried and jailed for counterfeiting. Ismail said that then-Army chief General Tyasno Sudarto, who previously headed the Military’s Intelligence Agency, had instructed the syndicate to print the money to pay for the militias. He said Tyasno told him the order had come from General Wiranto. Prosecutors and judges refused to summon Tyasno, who told the media the allegation was slander. A police witness at the trial, Umar Faroq, said records showed the syndicate paid Rp.10 million to the state mint for providing them with negatives for the banknotes. He also said the Defence Ministry provided serial numbers for the money. The first batch of notes, amounting to Rp.19.2 billion, were printed in September 1999 and ordered destroyed because they were too low in quality, but some of them ended up in circulation in Jakarta. The Suharto banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in 1999 and an Australian firm was contracted to print new denomination Rp.100,000 polymer notes for Indonesia. By 2004, these were replaced with the red 100,000 notes featuring founding fathers Sukarno and Hatta. Advances in computer technology and printing are making it easier to forge money. One of the hardest details to fake on current Indonesian currency is the ‘patch’ that appears on the lower right corner on the face of the 100,000, 50,000 and 20,000 notes. At a glance, these patches appear dull, but they are reflective or change colour when tilted under intense light. Paper quality is also often a giveaway, as the high denomination notes are printed on imported European paper, while local paper is used for the Rp.5,000 and lower notes. The central bank says less than 0.01% of the rupiah in circulation are counterfeit.

Clean Up Jakarta Day 2013 Jakarta Expat goes green! Clean Up Jakarta Day is a gateway to a cleaner Jakarta. Brought to you by Jakarta Expat, Clean Up Jakarta Day aims to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of littering. On November 10th 2013, everyone is encouraged to join our cleanup of Jakarta’s major streets. Organised sites include Kemang, Thamrin, Pluit, Sudirman, Gelora Bung Karno, and more. There are now 11 sites you can join. You may also nominate a site to be cleaned up through the website. Volunteers will start the cleanup in the morning, separating recyclable and non-recyclable materials, which will be transported to the appropriate site for further recycling processes. Let’s stop littering and clean Jakarta! Sign up now and do your part for the city. Go to www.cleanupjakartaday. org or visit the Twitter page (@cleanupjktday) or Facebook page (Clean up Jakarta Day). E-mail cleanupjktday@ jakartaexpat.biz for more information.

photography

Why Not? As the title of the exhibition suggests, ‘Why Not?’ tries to bring the unique and out-of-the-ordinary pieces of art come to life. This time, it’s the photography work of Hermandari Kartowisastro. The photographs she took are evidence of her vivaciousness; her photographs are lively and powerful. This fine arts photography exhibition is also unique because Hermandari was actually 67 years old when she started realizing that photography is her passion and that she has a talent for fine arts photography. To that, this norm-bending lady just says ‘Why Not?’. ‘Why Not?’ will be exhibited at the Tugu Kunstkring Paleis (Jl. Teuku Umar No. 1, Menteng) on 14 – 19 November 2013 at 11am until 8pm daily. Please contact (021)390 0899 for more information, or visit the Tugu Kunstkring Paleis.

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Sound For Orangutan Here’s a chance for you to help fellow Earth inhabitants. Wrapped into a night of music and entertainment, Centre for Orangutan Protection (COP) invites everyone to hear about the plight of the orangutans while offering you a chance to do something about it. Sound For Orangutan is a cause that supports the betterment of orangutan's livelihood and your part is fairly simple; come and join this musical night and support the cause by donating to COP in an effort to save the orangutans. Sound For Orangutan will be enlivened by singers and bands such as Marcell, Ballads of the Cliché, L'alphalpha, and more. Sound For Orangutan will be held on Saturday, November 16th 2013 at 7 pm at Borneo Beerhouse, Jl. Madrasah No. 14, Jeruk Purut. Call Olin for reservation and information on the event (0856-9169 1760) or e-mail info@ sound4orangutan.com. The forest is calling for your help. www.sound4orangutan.com

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Sekolah Lentera Indonesia Open House Sekolah Lentera Indonesia, a renowned International School in South Jakarta, is having an annual OPEN HOUSE for School Year 2014-2015. Come and join them on Saturday, 16th November 2013 for the insightful parenting seminar “How to Talk About Sex to Your Children” at 09.00am, followed by OPEN HOUSE at 10.00am. They also have OPEN HOUSE dates on January 25th 2014 at 10.00am and February 21st 2014 at 09.00am. On this day, you will learn more about the Cambridge Curriculum and Lentera School’s holistic approach to learning. Please RSVP to Ms. Rachma at rachma@sli-edu. org or call (021) 729 1777.

Alicia Keys Concert The princess of R&B is on fire! Her ‘Set the World on Fire’ tour is making a pit-stop in Jakarta on Friday, November 29th 2013. This concert will take place at the Skenoo Exhibition Hall in Gandaria City, Jakarta. Tickets are already on sale for this soulful diva’s comeback from her cancelled Jakarta show in 2004. Much anticipation is already apparent in the Jakarta concert-goers scene. Her unique sound of combining classical piano and R&B colours attract many to sing along to her catchy tunes, such as ‘If I Ain’t Got You’, ‘Noone’, ‘You Don’t Know My Name’, ‘Girl on Fire’, and many more. At this concert, Alicia Keys is bringing LED lights, dancers, and more dance-y tunes to the floor; of course, some of her signature heartfelt soul ballads as well. Tickets range from Rp.1 million to Rp.3.5 million. Tickets are sold at Jakarta’s ticket boxes, such as Ibu Dibyo (Jl. Cikini Raya No. 10, Cikini, Menteng) or you can purchase it on www.ibudibjo. com or www.rajakarcis.com.

Indonesia Open 2013 Golfers of Indonesia will unite at this National Championship, the Indonesia Open 2013, to compete and win the championship prizes; although of course, in the end, golf isn’t merely just about the prizes - it all comes down to the satisfaction of playing a good game of golf. This year’s Indonesia Open, part of the Asian Tour, will have $750,000 as the championship winner’s prize. Leading names of golfers in Asia are set to make an appearance and play the game, like Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee and Indonesia’s Rory Hie, as well as 30 other Indonesian golfers. This Championship event will be held at the Damai Indah Kapuk, Pantai Indah Kapuk course from November 28th until December 1st 2013. Visit www.asiantour.com for more information.

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Non-Commercial Classifieds are still FREE! Send in your classifieds to ads@jakartaexpat.biz Next issue deadline: 12th November 2013 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

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Collection of four restored classic Vespa Scooters. Mike 081388345053

Mercy C 200 Compressor 2008, grey metalic, good conditionwell maintain, black interior and leather seat original, pertamax fuel, KM 68700, Rp. 360 million HP: 08111881214 / 0838 7242 8889

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HAMPTONS PARK 3 BEDROOM CORNER UNIT FOR RENT SHORT/ LONG TERM NO DEPOSIT Location: Terogong close to JIS, ICHTUS school, Kristal Hotel, HERO grocery store, Starbucks. 3 bedrooms 3 baths, furnished, quiet, well-lit, clean, corner unit. One balcony, view of Golf Course and downtown Jakarta, TV in master and living room, washer machine, stove, microwave, water dispenser, all rooms have bedroom sets, built in closets in 2 bedrooms and bookshelves, vanity desks, living room and dining sets. If need included blankets, linens, towels, dishes, kitchen cooking sets, other household misc. all new! Cable and internet ready on move-in. No Deposit, month-to-month. Optional excellent maid included with unit. Contact: 081318576563, 081310393176 District 8 SCBD Apartment for Sale. 2 bed/bath apartment for sale Rp 6,350 m: Payment to owner would be reduced by monthly instalments still due (until Oct 2014 @ Rp 200 m pm) - building due for completion 2015. 153m2, 25/F, Infinity Tower, private lift, 1 staff bed/bath. Contact Jeany (Owner) on 0817 721 122 or email jeanyjenot@hotmail.com For Rent, Kemang Mansion 2 bed, Permata Hijau Residence 4 bed, and Senayan Residence 3 bed. 24 hour security, swimming

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Native English Teacher Wanted. Must have a clean professional appearance. Must be able to teach all age groups. Must have experience in teaching English, TESOL, or TEFL certificate required. We provide: A competitive salary, housing assistance, transportation assistance, KITAS / working permit. Please send your CV/Resume and current photo to: newyorklanguageinstitute@live. com

NEEDED: English native copywriters to write annual reports and company profiles. Contact me totariekerto@yahoo.com Im looking for a bahasa teacher for private classes at my office at central jakarta (Jakarta Pusat). Time can be before or after lunch, 2 times per week. Contact me at: avburkert@gmail.com Im looking for a job as a nanny/ maid live out (live in / outside jakarta )*start on November...i have reference. If you interested this are my number 081288064551 Hi I am looking for a responsible driver for my family. Please contact 087854387565.

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Embassy Family Looking for a Nanny. We are looking for a happy, confident, loving nanny to help us care for our two year old son and four year old daughter. We have just arrived and will be here a minimum three years. Our home is in Dharmawangsa and we can offer live-in or live out. Applicants with a degree in early childhood education are encouraged. Please call Alex at 08118777755

Indonesian Language Online Course Study Indonesia language online at dailybaly.com Text me: venny, 085739056799

5 JOB POSITIONS OPEN in JAKARTA LEARNING ENHANCEMENT CENTER: NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER: We are a Jakarta-based franchise of a leading learning enhancement program in the U.S. If you are passionate about helping children blossom, we are looking for you! Our emphasis is on learning enhancement, training and improving the brain’s abilities. Rewarding work. Competitive salary. • Applicant Requirements: • Native English speaker • Bachelor’s Degree in any field • Minimum three years of working experience • Email your CV and photograph to jobs@leap-frogs.com

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Ames Rental - Variety of cars available - at competitive prices. All cars fully insured, with or without driver, long/short term. All our drivers are experienced, drive safely, and can speak English. We also provide baby/booster seats for short term rentals. Contact Adrian. Tel (021) 32639113, Mobile 0816 187 6460, e mail: amesautorental@yahoo.com

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INDONESIAN GRADUATE: We are a Jakarta-based franchise of a leading learning enhancement program in the US. If you are passionate about seeing children blossom, we are looking for you! Our emphasis is on learning enhancement, training and improving the brain’s abilities. Rewarding work. Competitive salary. Applicant Requirements: Fluency in English, Graduate degree in Psychology, · 6 November - 19 November 2013

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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

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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 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

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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).

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Learning is always fun! Classical Piano Course for Children.Indonesian English speaking teacher is available to give the lesson at student's residence. Experienced in teaching piano for children starting from beginner up to advanced level - piano practice and music theory. If interested, for further info you may send message to: music_course@hotmail. com or text to : 0816.17856074 and a quick response to you will follow. Sincerely Musical! Bahasa Indonesia lessons for expats at your house or office, given by an instructor with 15 years of experience. Letter of recommen-

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DOWNSIZING SALE (Baby & House stuff). All in good condition and coming from a smoke & pet free house. Contact me at 0817775380 or email: eva_ jubek@yahoo.co.id. Pick up in COUNTRY WOODS APARTMENT CIPUTAT.

Others We are moving out and have: single bed with frame and kingkoil matrass (3,000,000) queen size kingkoil mattress and headboard (4,000,000) - king size kingkoil bed and headboard (6,000,000) - Black leather sofa (5,000,000) 6 seater dining table and chairs (4,000,000) - A selection of glass vases all at 400,000700,000 each. ADVANCE brand new massage chair (4,000,000) - A big fridge (3,500,000) and more. Transport fee 500 for sofa, beds, and dining table. we will help arrange. For more info & pics pls email johnkinghorn8@gmail.com Join professional photographer David Metcalf on one of his (small group) photo tours of Bali and experience sunrises over volcanoes, special dance performance at ancient temples (only for the group) and enjoy an immersion into the culture of Bali. Want to see the Orangutans in Kalimantan? Sri Lanka is on the tour schedule for 2014 and many more wonders - please see: www. davidmetcalfphotography.com Treadmill,electric, with fully programmable console and safety switch. Brand new belt installed by Shaga technician, adjustable

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Moving Sale: Everything Must Go!! We are moving soon, so Downsizing Big Time. Over 400 items on sale starting from lightly used/new/greatly loved toys, plants, tons of baby boy clothes/shoes, adult clothes, shoes, souvenirs from all over the world, household, dining & kitchen items, furniture, ikea lamps and one very spacious upright freezer (aspes ideal 60 inches*23 inches*23 inches. if anything interests you, Please PM /email me at ayesha510@yahoo. co.in. All Pick ups from kebayoran Baru . The following link has all the prices in each category and sold items are mark already. Cheers. WanderLuster http://www.flickr.com/photos/26661570@N00/sets. Im seeking an experienced and talented dressmaker/patternmaker to work with me full time making my designs. A little english would be helpful. I speak a little bhasa so its ok if you cant

Welcome to Villa Gamrang. Experience our hospitality and the complete solitude of your own beach house. Villa Gamrang is designed to offer guests a wonderful and luxurious escape from Jakarta. It feels like your private boutique hotel, natural surroundings, stylish design, several terrace’s, sea view, 8.000m2 garden, swimming pool, 3 bedrooms with bathrooms, Internet, flat screen, DVD, complete kitchen. Enjoy our in-house catering. Separate guesthouse with additional sleeping quarters and bathroom. Most of our guests visit us again. Location, Cisolok coastline West Java, 4 hours’ drive from Jakarta. Attrac-

tive prices starting from IDR 1,150,000 per night including taxes and friendly staff to assist you. Reservations www. villagamrang.nl or just mail us at villagamrang@gmail.com

Moving Sale: "A Thing of Beauty is A Joy Forever". While counting my last days in Jakarta, offloading at throw away prices, some treasured items from all over the world that - transformed my house into a home, created countless giggles and delighted those who entered & blessed my sweet home. Please contact ayesha510@yahoo. co.in, 0816750800 for pick up from Kebayoran Baru. Would like to buy a second hand tv and two seater sofa for staff area. Please smS 0817 788901

BRONZE HORSE SCULPTURE. Made of bronze. Original made in Thailand. Body of horse is Arabian horse. (A Life Size Horse). All parts are made of bronze. Price: 8000, - USD Please bring an experienced curator to see and check the authenticity of the horse. Contact person: Ms. Veila Call 081281670179 - Blackberry: 25F74E95

and steel. BNIB. With papers and box. 100% brand new. Call 081289751500 or e-mail Techart27@gmail.com

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For Sale: Original 2 doors antiques safe from 1848, Fireproof, made from steel. Produced by Julius Schuler. Fully functioned. Height: 148 cm, Width: 58cm. Price: 4,500 USD, Negotiable.

For Sale "NAUTICA rib tender, Yamaha jet engine, excellent condition, no leaks. Price USD 15500. Ph 0816 909 354

Personals Looking for a German language tutor. Private class. Tutor comes to my residence in Kuningan, preferably 2 times a week after office hours. Contact 082111486000 For sale: Rolex Date Just 2, 41mm. Combination gold

I would like to teach the Indonesian language for any expatriates, in exchange to improve

If you want to learn indian cooking, draping saree, cakes,sweets and many more please contact. @ 089676824238 Smart, quirky, independent artlover in search of a male companion. Must have an interest in the creative world, photography to be specific. I don't like metrosexuals, but don't like them overly macho either. You must have a sense of humour. Please email me at sekarwidhi@gmail.com 40+ Expat, long term Jakarta resident, seeks occasional discreet Indonesian girlfriend, will assist with monthly living allowance. Reply jakartalinks@ gmail.com

Looking for Sales/Marketing person to join our dynamic team at Jakarta Expat. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English, have previous sales experience, be proactive, outgoing, friendly and a real go-getter. Please send CVs to info@jakartaexpat.biz The right candidate will receive an attractive package.

ANTIQUE PIANO. Original made from Netherlands, and until now still owned by a Dutch citizen who is a 3rd generation of the first owner. Piano aged 80 + years - Conditions good Sounds very good - Rarely used (only for collection) - Goods rare (family inheritance) because this piano is inherited which has been passed from generation to generation in a few generations, then until now, we do not know exactly about this piano brand.We suggest to you who are interested to buy, to bring curators to check the authenticity of the brand and age of the piano. Call : 081281670179 Blackberry: 25F74E95

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