Jakarta Expat - issue 87 - Love & Hate

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Indonesia's Largest Expatriate Readership | 87th Edition | 13th February - 26th February 2013

A Pemulung hard at work by Melanie Wood

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Dear Readers,

87th Edition | 13 Feb - 26 Feb 2013

Editor in Chief Angela Richardson angela@jakartaexpat.biz Assistant Editor Cecilia Forsman cecilia@jakartaexpat.biz Management Edo Frese edo@jakartaexpat.biz Sales Dian Mardianingsih ads@jakartaexpat.biz Marketing & Public Relations Silvia Forsman silvia@jakartaexpat.biz Distribution Dian Mardianingsih dian@jakartaexpat.biz Graphics Adietyo Randualas didiet@jakartaexpat.biz Finance & Admin Pertiwi Gianto Putri tiwi@jakartaexpat.biz Lini Verawaty lini@jakartaexpat.biz Contributors Robert Anderson Robert Baldwin Nithin Coca Jeff Hutton David Metcalf Hans Rooseboom Ken Runyon Eamonn Sadler Grace Susetyo Julia Tchezganova Kenneth Yeung Editorial Enquiries letters@jakartaexpat.biz Circulation Enquiries info@jakartaexpat.biz Subscription info@jakartaexpat.biz Events events@jakartaexpat.biz

Jakarta is back to its usual tricks after the flooding receded, and the sun seems to be shining down on us once more. There has been positive news in the South with projects such as the Antasari Flyover having been completed, but I’m told that at peak times your vehicle will still only crawl, leading up to yet another bottleneck, just as many people I’ve spoken to had prophesized. Next month we will bear witness to a new and rather shocking for some, congestion zone rule, which will remove the need for jockeys. Odd and even license plates will be able to enter the 3-in-1 zone on alternating days and although this will certainly lessen the number of cars on the roads, it is probably only a temporary fix. I am concerned as to what will happen to the jockeys who for years have made this their livelihoods – what will they turn to?

This issue is themed ‘Love and Hate’ – a relationship many have with Jakarta. Our cover depicts a Pemulung doing his rounds in Benhill – we love the Pemulung for all the hard work they do, but we hate rubbish and how it’s often not disposed of properly. As human beings, we tend to focus on and exploit the bad things like traffic jams, not being able to walk on pavements without fearing for your life or falling down a gutter, the rivers smelling to high heaven and in most places full to the brim with rubbish, so on and so forth. Many of us are actually very privileged to have someone drive us to and from work, have someone to help with cleaning around the house, an abundance of world-class eateries available at

decent prices, cheap yet amazing cinemas, and a reminder that we are lucky every single time we look out of our car windows. Sometimes we have to take a deep breath and be grateful for what we have.

So, what’s in store for you this issue? Kenneth Yeung shows you how to be romantic in our capital without being “conventional”. New contributor, Robert Anderson, writes about tourist excursions to West Papua, a place largely unbeknown. Grace Susetyo has a romantic read about Java’s own version of the Kama Sutra: Serat Centhini – don’t miss this one. Nithin Coca, previously a contributor to Bali Expat, joins us with a piece on interfaith marriages in Indonesia, which I’m sure many can relate to. If on the other hand you believe Valentine’s Day is purely commercial and you want nothing to do with it, take it out in the ring and find out which mixed martial arts (MMA) gyms are waiting for you to join them with Jeff Hutton.

I will leave you with a great quote by American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, about Love and Hate: “There’s nothing in this world so sweet as love.

And next to love the sweetest thing is hate.” .  Angela Richardson

in this 87 th issue: feature Valentine's Day

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Valentine's Day

By Kenneth Yeung

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ndonesia’s top Islamic authority deems Valentine’s Day haram (forbidden) on the grounds that it is an infidel celebration promoting sexual promiscuity. It’s actually just a day when tokens of affection can be exchanged, although it has largely become a commercial activity.

Asking me to write about Valentine’s Day is like asking the people of East Timor to make a speech in praise of the Indonesian military.

Not that I have anything against romance.

It’s the crass commercialization that is so irksome.

“Prove you love her on Valentine’s Day by spending money.” That’s the message from greeting card companies, florists, jewellers and firms that churn out chocolates in heartshaped boxes. Restaurants and hotels also seek to profit from the day by offering special menus and deals. And there’s a brisk trade in cute toy animals holding love hearts. Some men splash out on Valentine gifts in the hope of receiving sexual favours. Others do so simply to avoid upsetting a materialistic wife or girlfriend.

An expatriate friend of mine complains he constantly has to buy gifts to prove his love. Does his girlfriend really need a fifth designer handbag, a new iPhone or another piece of jewellery? No. But she has been conditioned to expect such stuff as evidence of affection. I suggested to my friend that his relationship was based on money more than love. “Not true,” he protested, “love means I know to give her money and stuff before she asks for it.” The stupid, deluded fool. Love often lasts only as long as the money. True love doesn’t need a special day of presents.

So what is Valentine’s Day all about?

According to legend, Roman Emperor Claudius II in about 270 decided that married life was distracting soldiers from war, so he banned young men from getting married. A Christian priest named Valentine took pity on young lovers and began performing marriages in secret.

He was arrested and subsequently beaten with clubs and beheaded on February 14.

All of that might be nonsense made up by the Catholic Church. More likely is that Valentine’s Day was introduced as an effort to Christianise the ancient pagan fertility festival of Lupercalia, which was celebrated over February 13-15.

It’s a shame that Lupercalia fell out of fashion, as it seems a bit more exciting than buying overpriced roses that die faster than phony love. The festival would start with Roman priests going to a cave where Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, had been raised by a she-wolf (lupa).

The priests sacrificed two billy goats and a dog. The goat hides were sliced into strips, dipped in the sacrificial blood and given to the sons of noble families. The young men

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would then get naked and run about town, laughing as they slapped the bloodied strips on girls and young women. The women were eager to be whipped as the ritual was supposed to help them become fertile and prevent miscarriages.

The Indonesian Ulemas Association (MUI) has repeatedly declared Valentine’s Day haram because it is a foreign tradition that is “incompatible with Islam”. The central message of Valentine’s Day is love and the sanctity of marriage. Saint Valentine reputedly performed his marriages so that young couples would not have sex outside wedlock. That message seems to have been lost.

Militant groups such as the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), always happy to bash the West, now hold annual protests against Valentine’s Day, claiming it destroys the morals of the young generation by giving unmarried couples an excuse to have sex.

This, of course, is garbage. Sex was not invented by the West. People have been having sex since before Valentine’s Day and will continue to do so. Perhaps some

fanatics are worried that young women will find love with young men, rather than be abused by older men. Or perhaps religious fundamentalism is partly a product of sexual repression and jealousy cloaked in green.

No doubt it was Valentine’s Day that caused a sex and bribery scandal currently embroiling the Islam-based Prosperous Justice Party. An aide of the party’s chief was caught naked in a hotel room with a university student during a raid by anticorruption officials last month. The student had been paid Rp.10 million for “escorting” the aide, who is accused of receiving a Rp.1 billion bribe for his boss, who allegedly helped a beef-importing company to win lucrative government contracts.

In some parts of Indonesia, zealous public order officials raid cheap hotels on Valentine’s Day in the hope of finding unmarried couples having sex. If only they could just keep the footpaths clear of parked vehicles instead of meddling in people’s private lives. They almost never bother to raid the big nightclub brothels that sell drugs and offer nightly striptease shows, as

these places are well protected.

What to do in Jakarta if you’re keen to celebrate Valentine’s Day outside a hotel, mall or restaurant? Given that it falls on a Thursday this year, most people will be busy with work and commuting. Finding a park and trying to have a picnic is a bit of a hassle unless you know a reasonably clean and uncrowded place. Cemeteries are often the best parks, provided it isn’t raining. If you’re recently single, you can celebrate rejection by getting drunk or getting a massage. Or you can join the growing number of people looking for romance online. Or the even bigger number of people using the internet to find stimulus for self-love.

If you really want to celebrate love, then you could donate money directly to the poor. Not to beggars, but instead to one or more of the thousands of people in Jakarta who make an honest living as scavengers. Alternatively, you could volunteer some time with a charity, such as an orphanage or a school for the underprivileged – although take care that you aren’t arrested and deported for working illegally. Unless you’re a doctor

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capable of dispensing some necessary health care, it is probably better to contact a trustworthy charitable organization and ask them what you can provide, whether it be school equipment, medicine or something else.

And if you must give Valentine’s Day cards, then consider making your own. There is always more love in a homemade card.

These can be made simply by cutting up an empty box of breakfast cereal or tampons or something similar, then getting out the felt tip pens, glue and glitter. You could even try composing an original poem. A friend in England made a Valentine’s Day card one year, thinking it a genuine display of love, only for his girlfriend to exclaim: “Bloody heck! What’s wrong with you? Can’t you afford a real one?”

If you are blessed with a perfect soulmate then every day should be a celebration of love and monogamy. As has often been

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written elsewhere, love is achieved not by gazing romantically into each other’s eyes, but by looking outward in the same direction. Given that it’s the rainy season, there’s no better way for a man to demonstrate his love by carrying his wife or girlfriend through floodwaters.

I’ll close with a relevant line by the late Irish comedian Spike Milligan, who was a notorious adulterer despite having never toured Indonesia: If I could speak words of water, you would drown when I said 'I love you'. ■

KENNETH YEUNG Kenneth Yeung is an experienced matchmaker, happy to assist people seeking marriage.

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Law & Legalities

Legal Realities of Indonesian Expatriates

Family Matters

By Julia Tchezganova

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he purpose of this article is to explain some of the main family law related topics in the context of expatriate life in Indonesia.

This includes a discussion on marriage and divorce.

First, it is important to establish that the article will mainly concentrate on the relationships between foreigners and Indonesian nationals. While foreign couples go through the same events as mixed couples, facing Indonesian laws as part of a foreigner-Indonesian couple is at times much more strenuous and complicated.

Please note that previous Jakarta Expat articles have already addressed related topics of “Indonesian Citizenship Concerns for Children from Mixed Marriages” and “Land Ownership.”

According to Law No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage Law, “a marriage is legitimate if it has been performed according to the laws of the respective religious beliefs of the parties concerned.”

What this means is that generally, all persons may marry in Indonesia, provided that they hold a religion recognized by the Indonesian Government: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Christian Catholic/

Protestant. Marriage partners must have the same religion or make a written declaration of change of religion.

Marriages may be performed by Ministers of Religion, officers of the Kantor Catatan Sipil (Civil Registry Office), or the Kantor Urusan Agama (Office of Religious Affairs).

For the marriage to be legal, it must be conducted according to the religion and conform to the laws of the countries of the parties involved.

According to Law No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage Law, “a marriage is legitimate if it has been performed according to the laws of the respective religious beliefs of the parties concerned.”

It is important to note that every nonIslamic marriage must be recorded with the Civil Registry (Kantor Catatan Sipil) or the marriage will not be considered legal.

Thus, ensure that you consult with an up to date official website or a lawyer for the purpose of submitting appropriate documentation.

Individuals of non-Islamic faith are required to first file a “Notice of Intention to Marry” at the Civil Registry Office in the Regency where they are staying. At the same time, they must file a “Letter of no Impediment,” which is obtained from the consular representatives.

Article 57 of Marriage Law stipulates that a mixed marriage is “a marriage between two people in Indonesia is subject to different laws as a result of difference in citizenship and one of the parties is an Indonesian citizen.”

Documents required for the Notice of Intention to Marry are different for expatriates and for Indonesian citizens.

Article 60 elaborates that requirements of marriage should follow the national law applicable to each person entering the marriage, including consent requirements, marital age, and prohibited relationships.

Citizenship also follows the same requirements and the marriage partner may either acquire the nationality of the other or lose his/her citizenship in accordance with the requirements and procedures related to one’s nationality.

For necessary documentation, information, and general guidance, it is necessary for the persons intending to marry to visit their country’s embassy in Indonesia and consult with as many resources as possible. A very generous resource that compiles much information into one location is http:// www.expat.or.id/info/familylaw.html.

What is imperative to highlight is the importance of prenuptial agreements in mixed marriages, as they can assist in resolving many issues, such as property ownership, should they ever arise.

When marriages come to an end, individuals must be aware of the legal framework that surrounds the divorce proceedings. Marriage Law of 1974 stipulates that a marriage may be terminated due to: 1. Death of either party 2. Divorce 3. Upon court’s decision.

In order to proceed with a divorce, either of the parties must file a divorce petition to the court. Divorce may only be executed before a court session, a district court for Non-Muslims, or before a religious court for Muslims. The list of legal grounds of filing for divorce includes such grounds as: adultery, drugs, alcoholism, leaving spouse for two years, imprisonment for five or more consecutive years, cruelty, disability or disease preventing from fulfilling spousal duties, or irreconcilable differences.

A court decision is an annulment, which means that a marriage may be cancelled if both parties cannot fulfil the conditions for the marriage and can only be decided by a court of law of a jurisdiction where the marriage was conducted or of the residence of the couple.

It is clear that full discussion on both marriage and divorce is outside of the scope of this article. It must be repeated that it is absolutely vital that you seek legal assistance if you have any questions concerning your citizenship, children, adopting stepchildren, property, among other concerns. Do not hesitate to seek advice even when you think you have all of the necessary information. When it comes to these matters, knowledge of Indonesian law is necessary. ■

(Anything written in this article is intended to provide information only and is not intended to serve as legal advice).

JULIA TCHEZGANOVA If not found in the office, Julia can be seen falling off a mountain bike in Puncak or on her way to see an Opera in Singapore

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Religion

Cinema Driving Debate on Interfaith Marriage

By Nithin Coca

The Indonesian film industry is evolving, as I saw firsthand a few weeks ago when, before a screening of The Hobbit in Jakarta, every single trailer was for a local film. None were as striking as Cinta Tapi Beda (Loving but Different) by filmmaker Hanung Bramantyo.

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he visuals alone made its controversial plot clear; the holy cross necklace on the light skinned Christian female protagonist, juxtaposed with the scenes of her love, wearing a Muslim peci, his parents upset about the relationship, and the uncertainty on his face about what to do.

My Indonesian friend whispered, “This is a big issue in Indonesia today.”

As Indonesia develops, its people are becoming more transient.

Jakarta is a melting pot of people of various religions and ethnicities from all around the archipelago, and Bali’s growing economy has brought in thousands of migrant workers from Java and Madura, fueling Denpasar’s change from a provincial city to a traffic-clogged capital. Add in the growing number of expatriates now living all around Indonesia, and the millions of Indonesians, overwhelmingly female, working abroad, interfaith romance is nearly inevitable. As people mix, love emerges in new, unforeseen ways. With it comes rifts; tradition versus modernity, religion versus secularism, globalization versus culture. Cinta Tapi Beda is taking a private issue and bringing it to the public sphere.

There are no official statistics about interfaith marriage because Indonesian law only allows for religious, not civil, marriage, and thus one of the marrying couple must convert for the marriage to be recognized. This, not surprisingly, creates difficulties. Who should convert? What will the families think? What will be the reaction of religious, especially Islamic, authorities? Some choose to get married abroad and then try to get civil courts to register the marriage, but this is only an option available to the well-off.

Others get fake ID cards that state different religions, or convert “officially” to get married, but continue to practice their original faith in private. From any angle, it is a situation with few good options.

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Caught in-between are countless sad stories. A convert whose own family no longer speaks to her, a child of interfaith marriage whose grandparents refuse to participate in her life. Family bonds are tantamount in Indonesia. When broken, couples often have nowhere to turn. Organizations, such as Jakarta-based Paramadina, which promotes an alternative interpretation of the Koran that allows for interfaith marriages, provide help but often are limited in funds and scope.

Expatriates face unique challenges. Conversion may seem like a minor barrier coming from societies in which religion is considered a private matter, but in Indonesia, where atheism and agnosticism are unknown concepts, it can take on great importance. Gender also plays a role as Islam specifically allows males to marry other “people of the book,” Christians or Jews denies this freedom to females. Moreover, Indonesian families may expect or insist that the children be raised religiously, whatever the parents’ wishes.

There is a Human Rights angle as well. Indonesia is a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which clearly states in Article 16: Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family.

The United States referred to the restriction on interfaith marriage in its 2009 Human Rights report on Indonesia as an “impediment to freedom of religion.” Amnesty International and other organizations have also stated that love is a Human Right, but have not put much pressure on Indonesia to change its laws. With so many international Human Rights issues of greater magnitude, it is unlikely that pressure will come from outside. Remember – in much of the United States only 50 years ago, marriage between people of different races was illegal, and that the impetus for change came not from the top, but from the grassroots.

So how does the couple in Cinta Tapi Beda resolve their situation? To me, conclusion is not as important as the fact that the film is bringing to light issues that were, for too long, kept in the dark. Despite localized controversy, such as a recent anti-film protest in Padang, this shows progress. Indonesia has a long history of tolerance it can build from. Even today, my Muslim Indonesian friends know the Ramayana, a Hindu Epic, and invite me to watch Wayang Orang, shadow puppetry that would be considered haram in many Muslim countries.

There is a historical and cultural basis for a more open system towards interfaith marriage but only if people call for change.

As for the ending, you’ll have to see for yourself. For those who understand Bahasa Indonesia, check out Cinta Tapi Beda at a theatre near you. An English subtitled version should come to DVD soon. ■

Nithin Coca Nithin 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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Love & Culture

Love, Sex, and Harmony:

Bedtime Stories from the Heart of Java

By Grace Susetyo

Most of us have heard of India’s Kama Sutra and Tunisia’s Perfumed Garden. Every ancient agricultural society has its own celebration of fertility, sensual pleasure, and romance.

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ava is no exception. But with the advent of sociopolitical conservatism in Indonesia, it is hard to imagine the existence of a Javanese sex book that “keeps it real” without losing its civilised finesse and religious compass.

Serat Centhini is a poetic anthology of Javanese tales and wisdom, commissioned by Prince Pakubuwono V of the Surakarta Sunanate in 1814. In the interest of compiling a written record of the entire Javanese cultural heritage, the Prince sent two royal scribes on a journey across Java, and another one to Mecca.

Tradition speculates that Centhini was chaste when the scribes completed it, but the Prince “sexified” it. Centhini was then a holy book in the royal palace, which the Prince read for pleasure at bedtime. After a short reign of five years, the polyamorous Prince died of syphilis.

Since then, the original scriptures went missing, but not before scribes copied its manuscript. They are now housed in the Yogyakarta and Surakarta palaces, the University of Leiden, and in the possession of various collectors. Despite the fact that most Javanese commoners have never read Centhini, its verses permeated the folk’s culture through music and arts. The Jogja HipHop Foundation has even made raps out of them.

In 2006, Dr Soewito Santoso and Kestity Pringgoharjono’s condensed English version of “The Centhini Story” was published. It follows the lives and trans-Java wanderings of adolescent brothers Jayengresmi, Jayengsari, and Mas Cabolang. Jayengresmi and Jayengsari were the sons of a 16th century East Javanese monarch who went into exile and journeyed separately. Cabolang is Jayengsari’s adoptive brother in exile, who fled his father’s house for a coming-of-age “adventure.”

“Cabolang is the most curious one, he tried ‘everything’. Jayengresmi, in contrast, is the good boy, the pious one, but his story ends with a twist,” said Kestity, showing her colour-coded sticky-marked book--perhaps 75% of which contain sexual references.

Despite Centhini being an Islamic text, it refers to Hindu-Buddhist principles such as the four essentials: artha (gaining wealth), kama (worldly pleasure and harmony), dharma (practicing religious teachings and philanthropy), and mokhsa (liberation from worldly desires). Artha and kama are the assets that enable one to perform dharma and eventually attain mokhsa. Sex is an element of kama.

“Sex can make one love or hate another,” said Kestity. “To have a harmonious relationship, a couple needs a healthy sex life. It guarantees the happiness of the family, and is one of life’s purposes.

That’s why in his pre-adulthood journey, Cabolang searches for his identity and soul mate.”

Cabolang falls in love with four female students at a hermitage and marries them after solving a naughty riddle. Having difficulty satisfying four women, Cabolang learns the hermit’s science of amorous play: one at a time in bed, visual and auditory pleasure, conversation, kisses, and making sure every wife gets a turn. But after successfully practicing it, Cabolang divorced his wives and continues his journey eastbound.

Further in the journey, Cabolang learns to look for the qualities of a good wife: a good background, good manners, patience, charm, and a compassionate heart. Other lessons include the anatomy of pleasure, lovemaking moves for every day of the month, and prayers to chant during sex to protect the marriage.

who has it better. The man is responsible for gaining status, a sense of enjoyment, skills in earning a living, sufficient wealth, and good looks.

The Javanese have thought of these ideas for centuries,” said Kestity.

Cabolang’s journey goes wilder as he and his band learn about the Prambanan incest scandals, spend time with Mataram’s ronggengs (female trance dancers hired to sleep with other people’s husbands for good luck in the family) and Ponorogo’s jathils (cross-dressing gay dancers), have a homosexual affair with the regent of Wirosobo, and get arrested for sleeping with married aristocratic women.

But sex is only one of the elements to living a fulfilled life, which calls for solid foundations outside the bedroom.

“Part of kama is also building a good home, and thus the chapters on constructing a good house, selecting wood for it, and treating the wood to make it lastingly robust. It’s not like today where industries just put wood in the oven and it becomes brittle in a few years time,” said Kestity. “And then there’s advice on selecting nutritious foods, and recipes for Javanese medicine. It takes shelter, food, and clothing to make a home, and Centhini addresses them all.”

For a work of fiction, Centhini has amazingly accurate geographical references. “The Centhini Story” photographer Fendi Siregar spent two-and-a-half years following the Centhini trail. Surprisingly, many places that seem mythical actually exist. Perhaps the most phenomenal of these is the tunnel connecting the saltwater volcanic geyser of Bleduk Kuwu (Grobogan, Central Java) with the Indian Ocean through Java’s South Coast.

To a lay reader, the mention of such a tunnel in Centhini sounds like pure fantasy--especially given Bleduk Kuwu’s distance from any coast. Legend has it that while lusting after a village beauty, King Joko pronounced a spell that caused his seed and her egg to fall to the ground, and the virtual union produced a dragon. To gain the king’s acknowledgement, the dragon must defeat the White Crocodile of the South Ocean. After winning the battle, the Queen of the South Ocean gave her daughter in marriage to the dragon. After the wedding and

coronation, the dragon travels home to King Joko; but in order to protect his bride, travels through a secret underground tunnel passing through Kuwu.

“This is ancient knowledge, packaged in the form of a legend,” said Kestity. “Unfortunately, when Fendi visited the geyser to take photos, it was full of garbage and needed serious cleanup. People today just don’t know its significance. Even the local authorities were apathetical about the geyser’s condition, which is a pity because with better care, it could be a fascinating travel destination.”

Kestity said there are still no plans to publish “The Centhini Story” in Indonesian. “It would be interesting, but I don’t know yet how Indonesians would react to it,” she said.

“Since Indonesian culture is very communal, it is often unacceptable to have different views. We are still learning how to appreciate differences, and to agree to disagree,” Kestity added, referring to the rise of sex-negative religious conservatism in Indonesia. “Our youth is often frustrated with our culture’s lack of freedom of expression and its cookie-cutter tendencies.”

“But Centhini follows the story of contrasting characters. Sometimes you just have to be adventurous, get into trouble, and learn the hard way. That’s life.” 

“The Centhini Story: The Javanese Journey of Life” Published in 2006 by Marshall Cavendish International (Singapore) Available at Lontar Foundation Jl Danau Laut Tawar No A/53 Pejompongan, Jakarta 10210. Tel 021 574 6880 http://www.lontar.org

Grace susetyo Grace 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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Meet the Expat

Meet Stefan Thiele.

The German Born Jazz Musician and General Manager of Double Doors – One of the Few Venues in Jakarta that Hosts Jazz Nights. / By Cecilia Forsman

So Stefan, what brought you over here to Jakarta?

Back in 2000 I travelled to Indonesia and fell in love with this country. A few years later I came here with a band from The Netherlands for a performance at the annual Queen’s Birthday Celebration of the Dutch community. What was planned as a short trip became three years in Jakarta. After that I went on to Singapore and Australia before I returned to Germany. After two years of being back home, I got the opportunity to open Double Doors, a new place for live music entertainment in West Jakarta.

And where do you come from? Where did you grow up?

I grew up in a small town in the western part of Germany, Bad Lippspringe. It’s close to Bielefeld, in the middle of the country. It’s quite nice, with a lot of nature around.

I hear you’re a Jazz musician and have toured internationally with some well-known musicians from Europe. What was the experience like?

Touring is great, you get the chance to see new places you normally wouldn’t see and meet people you wouldn’t normally meet.

And people come to the show because they love to see and hear you performing. You have many girls in different cities and do things that are not allowed...

That’s what many people think when they hear about touring. The reality is quite different. It’s also tiring. First of all, you sleep most nights in a different hotel and bed. The daily routine is: Breakfast until you have to check out of your hotel room, hitting the road, driving to the location of the next show, check in the next hotel, sound check at the venue, dinner, and then the show. After the show you meet some people/fans, then back to the hotel, straight to bed or to the hotel bar for a last drink. Next day is the same, and after that again the same. It’s not as exotic as most 10

for the entry level examination and I passed the test. In the first year we were about 100 young ambitious jazz musicians from different countries, all eager to learn more about jazz and music. Every night we had jam sessions, talked about music, listened together, analyzed music. Just like the American movie/series ‘Fame’, but only focused on jazz, incredible....

people think. But of course there are great moments as well, when you meet famous people or visit special places. But the most important thing is that you get along with the crew and your fellow musicians, because they are the people you deal with every day.

They become your family for the time being.

You are also the General Manager of one of the few venues that hosts Jazz nights here in Jakarta. Where is it located and how often do you have Jazz performances?

Double Doors Bar & Restaurant is located in Puri Indah, West Jakarta, opposite RS Puri Indah, in the ruko next to Puri Mall. As far as I know it’s the only venue with (almost) fulltime live music entertainment in the area.

Every Wednesday night we have Purijazz – the only jazz night in West Jakarta. I play with my current band, West Beat, which is Donny Sunjoyo on bass, Sandy Winarta on drums and Nesia Ardi, probably the most talented Indonesian jazz singer. I also host the jam session, the second part of Purijazz night, where I bring young and senior musicians together on stage, an approved formula for good music and good fun.

Why Jazz? What drew you to this genre in particular?

I got in touch with jazz around the age of 17.

I heard an Oscar Peterson recording on the radio, the title was ‘Nigerian Marketplace’. I recorded it on my cassette recorder and played it over and over again in order to figure out what this man was playing. Nowadays young musicians have it much easier. They just search the internet to find the right chart, even finding instructional videos for a particular song on YouTube.

Soon after that I started playing in bands and one of the bands was a jazz big band. In 1984 we went to a concert of the legendary Miles Davis and until now that concert is still among the best I have ever seen. From that moment my musical direction was clear.

So how many instruments can you play and where did you study music?

Actively, only piano. But I played a lot of instruments during the years. I started playing accordion at the age of eight. When I was 13 I started playing trumpet and drums.

Piano came quite late into my life when I was already 15. But as soon as I started playing it, it became very clear that it would be my main instrument. I also play a bit of guitar and had a rock band where I played bass guitar, but that was only a short intermezzo.

When I was about to graduate from high school, my classmate and fellow musician asked me to join him to go to Hilversum in the Netherlands. There was a famous conservatory of music for jazz. We went there

musicians in Indonesia?

Indonesia has a very lively jazz scene with a lot of amazing talent around. A while ago I met Joey, a nine year old boy who plays jazz like he’s done it for 30 years. Over the last few years a lot of jazz festivals have been organized in all parts of Indonesia. In my personal opinion the variety of jazz in Indonesia could be more extreme. A bit less smooth jazz mainstream and a bit more of some edgy something else would spice up the scene.

Do you still perform? Will you be joining the Java Jazz lineup this year?

Yes, I still perform. Right now, not as much as I used to, but in my opinion a musician who doesn’t perform is like a fish without water.

About Java Jazz, I don’t know yet. Check the Line-up for West Beat, that’s the name of my current band Defining Jazz can be a controversial issue, with some purists – like Wynton Marsalis – believing Jazz is “Blues and Swing” whilst others see a broader definition. Where do you stand?

I’m not a purist, I see jazz and music in general – very broad. For me the main ingredients of jazz are improvisation and interaction. That doesn’t mean there are no rules and everything goes. Most music, including jazz, needs framework. It also makes it easier consuming for the listener.

But then again, rules are meant to be broken!

What are your thoughts on the local Jazz scene?

In your opinion, who are the most notable Jazz

The other nights of the week feature different genres of music, but Double Doors always stands for ‘live on stage’.

Double Doors is also a place for good food and drinks. These days we are finalizing our new menu. On Sundays many people come to watch big sports events on the big screen.

There are many reasons to come to DD! Jakarta can be described as a city of extremes, what are your loves and hates when it comes to life in the Big Durian?

Macet, banjir, mati lampu...Those are the first things that come up when you ask that question. There are many things to complain about in this city. But just like so many other expats here, I keep on coming back. There is something magical about Jakarta which is unexplainable. Maybe one day someone might be able to reveal the mystery of Jakarta.  Thank you Stefan!

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Faces of Jakarta

Joko the Construction Worker Words and photos by David Metcalf

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am sure you have all noticed the huge shopping malls going up all over Jakarta in recent times. Behind the construction of these huge structures are thousands of people like Joko, who commute huge distances to seek gainful employment in the construction industry. Joko travels from his home town of Ciliacap to work nine to ten hours a day, seven days a week, on a two year contract which comes to an end this month.

The only time he gets a chance to return home to visit his wife and two year old daughter is on public holidays and over Idul Fitri, provided he has saved enough money to cover the bus fare.

His goal is to save Rp.15,000 per day, which he generally manages to do as his major cost, accommodation, sets him back just Rp.130,000 per week. What do you get for $13 a week? He gets a shared room and his own bed and bunks in with many other workers just like himself across the road from Kemang Village in a Kampung that is prone to flooding during the wet season.

Joko never went to high school, as his parents could not afford to send him, thus the only jobs available to him are basic unskilled labouring and the opportunities are in Jakarta not his hometown. What does a construction labourer do? Joko’s job, the day I spoke to him, entailed chipping bits of concrete off blocks to be used in road construction outside the new Kemang Village.

I did not sense any bitterness from Joko about his tough, boring job and the long tiring hours, in fact he was very grateful to have a job, and was hoping he could sign another two year contract to enable him to support his family.

So, next time you visit Kemang Village or places like it, spare a thought for Joko and thousands of others like him, busy chipping away, enabling people fortunate enough to have educational opportunities the means to visit, shop and spend money in these places that Joko helps to build. 

David metcalf David Metcalf (Dayak Dave) is a professional photographer who specialises in photography workshop tours and cultural, adventure tours throughout Indonesia. Please visit his website www.davidmetcalfphotography.com and www.facebook.com/indodave

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Jakarta Expat­­ · ­26 September - 9 October 2012

Travel

West I Papua Calling

n the Baliem, trekking is popular, as is climbing: Trikora is a popular peak, as is Puncak Jaya. In Northern Raja Ampat, liveaboards are popular, and the dives on and around Kri are some of the finest in the world. For those who are looking for off the beaten track diving, Southern Raja Ampat is a frontier diving area—at a cost. For budget divers hoping to find something they can afford in Northern Raja Ampat, some land-based operators are more affordable than liveaboards. And for non-diving options, Mayalibit Bay features some of the finest bird watching around.

By Robert Anderson

Tourist excursions to Indonesia’s West Papua province are often dreamt about and rarely undertaken. Those who do head to Papua usually congregate in the Baliem Valley, in Papua Province’s Highlands, or in Papua Barat’s northern Raja Ampat.

Southern Raja Ampat While most dive boats and operators are found in the north of the archipelago, the divers who manage to get to the south of the famed area will find some of the richest and most unspoiled marine environments in existence. South eastern Misool Island hosts a no-take zone the size of Singapore. The zone, enforced by locals since 2005, is replenishing once-depleted fish stocks. Only locals are allowed to fish, using hand-lines: boats are banned, as is shark-finning, turtle egg harvesting, and other destructive

practices. Those who do reach the area will find some of the richest and most diverse reef systems in the world, with everincreasing schools of reef and pelagic species.

Huge schools of jack fish, big-eyed, golden and giant trevally, red and midnight snappers, pickhandle, blackband and great barracudas, bumphead parrotfish and napoleon wrasse, including large adults that are rare in other dive areas of the archipelago, abound, so much so that dive guides don’t bother to point them out. Large grey reef sharks are found on every dive, with the largest adults down at 45 metres: in shallower waters, black tip and white tip sharks, and smaller grey reef sharks are common, as are wobbegongs. Epaulette sharks are common on night dives.

But the area’s biggest attraction is manta rays - reef mantas and their much larger oceanic cousins - with the largest reaching wingspans of nine metres. Shoals of terrified anchovies and other schooling species provide the food for the zone, which at times resembles an overstocked aquarium. Bottlenosed dolphins are often seen from boats, but are rarely seen underwater. Seeing the aforementioned creatures is guaranteed: less-common animals that were seen in the two weeks the author was in the zone were shovelnosed rays, a family of blotched fantail rays (the largest with a three metre diameter), sargassum frogfish, and a three and a half metre scalloped hammerhead shark. Macro enthusiasts flock with their camera gear to the zone for the varieties of pygmy seahorse that hide on gorgonian fans. The finest dive sites include Magic Mountain, Four Kings, Rats Reef, Nudie Rock, Boo Windows, and Kalig Corner. Nearby islands host 3,000 year-old petro glyphs.

com/welcome.html), the Damai (http://www.dive-damai.com) and up to 18 others. Your dive operator will arrange your Surat Jalan (travel permit) and Raja Ampat diving permit for you as part of your package: the liveaboards and Misool Eco Resort arrange pickups for guests in Sorong, Papua Barat. Airlines flying to Sorong from Jakarta or Makassar are Sriwijaya, Express Air, and Lion.

These are all expensive options. Travellers on a budget who want to dive Raja Ampat have land-based options in the North to choose from. The Waiwo Resort (http://www.waiwodiveresort.com), a 10-minute taxi ride from the Waisai dock where the once-daily public ferries from Sorong arrive, offers land-based diving for divers on a budget. Papua diving (http://www.papua-diving. com) caters to a non-backpacking clientele but seems to have a soft heart for some independent travellers. Enquire in advance.

Mayalibit Bay While the diving in northern Raja Ampat is already famed, other tourist opportunities are lesser known. Mayalibit bay divides Raja Ampat’s Waigyo Island in half: the bay is bordered by

fjord-like cliffs and mountains, and is one of the most beautiful and untouched above-water sites in Raja Ampat. The bay is world-renowned for bird watching, with rare species seen across the bay. The famed birds of paradise are found here, namely the Wilson’s and red varieties (endemic to Waigyo and Batanta and found nowhere else on earth), as is the rare Bruijn’s brush turkey.

Hornbills, parrots, and other birds are more common. The bay is large enough to seem like an inland sea: it hosts large juvenile populations of barracuda and other reef species, and is also home to salt water crocodiles, including one that lives at the mouth of the bay and is over six metres in length.

Getting to Mayalibit Bay and Northern Raja Ampat Fly into Sorong and catch one of the once-daily public ferries to Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat. From there, if you are diving, arrange for your land-based operator to pick you up at the dock.

For Mayalibit bay, a taxi ride of one to one and a half hours takes you to Warsambin village, where you need to charter a boat.

Home stays in villages are possible: your boat pilot can make recommendations. Those who wish for someone to organize their tour in advance can try Papua Expeditions (http://www.birdwatching-papua-adventure-travel.com). There are no hotels or restaurants on the bay. For those looking for a less adventurous non-diving adventure, Papua Diving (http://www.papuadiving.com) plans to organize kayaking / bird-watching trips in their area of Northern Raja Ampat.

Diving the zone Misool Eco-Resort (http://www.misoolecoresort.com) is the only land-based operator, and its rangers, all locals, many of them ex-shark fishermen, patrol the zone. Liveaboards that visit the zone (as well as northern Raja Ampat, the Blue Water Mangroves, and other popular and rarely-visited areas) are the Amira (http:// www.amira-indonesia.com), the Pindito (http://www.pindito.

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Bobby Anderson Bobby Anderson works and dives throughout Eastern Indonesia and he is a frequent visitor to Raja Ampa

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Jakarta Expat­­­­ · ­26 September - 9 October 2012

Mixed Martial Arts

The New Fight Clubs

By Jeff Hutton

Getting your kicks from martial arts has never been easier as a wave of specialized gyms woo members seeking something a little different.

t Arena Mixed Martial Arts Indonesia on Jalan Bumi, in south Jakarta manager Deddy Wigraha has to shout to be heard over the sound of workmen putting the finishing touches on the centre ahead of its official opening this month.

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branch of Alliance Jiu Jitsu, which he has a network of 120 gyms around the world. The Jakarta branch opened in July 2011 and is aiming for about 200 members from its current 30 as the club readies members for international competition.

“People want something different from ordinary gyms.

They want fitness, and they want self-defence and maybe they also want a way to relieve stress,” says the 38-year-old Jakarta native, who’s been studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since he was living in the US in the mid 1990s.

Even so, not everyone wants their very own version of Fight Club. At the Jakarta Martial Arts Academy in Kemang, Michael Sahertian helps offer classes in Aikido as well as a new hybrid fighting system he helped develop called Kapista, which is mainly aimed at women.

“You can do that with a punching bag.”

A native of Maluku, Sahertian says kapista is a local term describing women who are “soft but straightforward and confident,” he says. The martial art weaves in elements of boxing, and jiu jitsu – a weapon less Japanese martial art that focuses on wristlocks and paralyzing blows that disable an opponent. But the highest priority in kapista?

“Avoiding confrontation in the first place,” says Sahertian.

With its glass front, 500 square metres of padded flooring, and lots of punching bags, MMA is the latest martial arts centre scrambling to meet a surge in demand for bespoke physical training and exotic alternatives to cramped spin classes at the big all-purpose gyms.

So far, Wigraha has about 30 members signed up ahead of the gym’s official opening next week (Feb 11) and he’s expecting many more. The centre is offering classes headed by overseas champions of boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu from 7:30 am until at least 9pm.

And membership won’t be cheap. After a one-month promotional period, from April, the cheapest unlimited fee for anyone committing to a one-year membership is 1.5 million rupiah.

“We’re targeting middle to upper income clientele and executives but there are junior high school students from across the street who are coming, too,” Wigraha says.

An emerging middle class, and Indonesia’s own mix of local martial arts is helping drive demand. So, too, is the rise in popularity of new brands of mixed martial arts tournaments such as Ultimate Fighting Championship -- a form of no-holds barred mixed martial arts combat. In late January, MNC Media inked a deal with UFC to broadcast the tournaments in Indonesia and set up training camps for prospective candidates. Wigraha says his gym is setting aside about an hour and a half everyday for anyone keen to give UFC a try.

“There are a lot of competitions around the world now and people see them and think that it’s good for self-defence and health,” says Arthur Prajogo, who heads up the Jakarta Jakarta Expat­­­­ · ­13 February - 26 February 2013

“The priority is to defend yourself,” says Sahertian who started studying jiu jitsu about eight years ago.

The number of new members at the Jakarta Martial Arts Academy jumped by about 50 per cent last year. At Baan Muay Thai, also in Kemang, and the first Muay Thai training centre in Jakarta when it opened five years ago, membership soared last year to more than 2,000, says Topan, a trainer and attendant at the gym.

But it may pay to shop around this year as new martial arts centres and combat cardio training classes at the allpurposes gyms start soaking up demand. Baan Muay Thai says new enrolments are slowing.

Even so, new members like Zy Kumano say they won’t be going back to the fitness franchises anytime soon. The 22-year-old university student, who was on her way into one of Baan Muay Thai’s cardio classes, says she gave up her other gym membership last month because now she’s getting a better workout.

“Everyone’s doing Muay Thai now,” Kumano says. “Those other gyms are all just treadmills. I’m a girl. I like the cardio classes but the trainers here really push you. You feel like you’re doing something different and you’re getting a good workout.” 

“You must pay attention to your surroundings. Where are the exits? What are the alternatives? If there aren’t any then you can use a wristlock.”

Sahertian says anyone choosing a martial art should know first what they want to get out it. He recommends choosing one discipline rather than mixing them up. Knowing your trainer’s background and the schools he’s affiliated with is also a good indication of what the training will be like.

“And don’t be shy about asking for a free trial,” he says.

Wigraha says novices should never feel pressured to spar – going one-on-one with an opponent.

“If you have no background in martial arts it’s too dangerous. Don’t get pushed into it. Ask the instructor what their philosophy is on that.”

Arena Mixed Martial Arts Jl. Bumi No.18, Jakarta Selatan 12120 Phone: +62 21 7222186 Jakarta Martial Arts Academy Gedung Laser Game 2nd Floor Jl. Kemang Raya No.16A, Jakarta Selatan Phone: +62 21 949 11111 www.jamac.inservice@jamac.in Baan Muay Thai Club Wisma Semeru, Ground Floor Jl. Taman Kemang No.18 Jakarta 12730 Indonesia.

Phone: +62 21 7196502

jeff hutton Jeff moved to Jakarta earlier this year after stints as a business reporter in Tokyo and Sydney. After more than a decade in newsrooms, he turned to freelance writing specializing on infrastructure, sustainable development and finance. http://www.jeffreyhutton.com/ Follow Jeff on Twitter: @jeffreyhutton

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Jakarta Expat­­ · ­26 September - 9 October 2012

Heritage

Indonesian

Heritage Society

By Hans Rooseboom Located on the 17th floor of Sentral Senayan 1, a square office tower next to the Sogo side of Plaza Senayan, this rather dull and uninteresting building does not do justice to the exciting activities taking place inside.

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he three words of the title will mostly be read as Indonesian Heritage society, that is, the society which is involved in preservation and dissemination of knowledge and understanding of the Indonesian heritage. In other words, the society which assists in taking care of the valued things passed down from previous generations.

And that is exactly what the society aims at.

The society was started in 1970 as the Ganesha Volunteers, and in 1995 was renamed the Indonesian Heritage Society (IHS). Its purpose is to help preserve Indonesia’s culture in an interactive way, that is, preservation combined with spreading knowledge and understanding of this unique and varied culture.

For this purpose IHS organises museum tours and training courses for museum tour guides (National Museum, Jakarta History Museum and Textile Museum), study groups covering a range of interesting topics, from Indonesian art, sanctuaries of the gods and ceramics to plants for life and Indonesian history, and many more in between. Then there are the explorers who visit and learn about places and artefacts that those who stay anchored to Jakarta, Puncak, Pelabuhan Ratu and Bali haven’t even heard of. Did you know, for instance, about the megaliths of the Bada, Besoa and Napa valleys in Central Sulawesi? I certainly did not, I didn’t even know that there is an annual Dragon Boat Festival in Tangerang and I’ve been a Jakarta resident for quite a number of years. Absolutely fascinating those explorers!

And the evening lectures - starting at 7pm every Thursday. A variety of topics has been dealt with and is planned for the future.

And then there is Rumahku (My House), conversations on Indonesia’s culture, history and current affairs held in the home of IHS members or a diplomatic residence. This actually is a unique way, especially for new residents of Jakarta, to socialise over morning coffee and make friends. New to this season is film screening. The best of Indonesian cinema will be screened, typically taking place on Saturdays, which means that working IHS members can also participate.

Participation seems to pose a bit of a problem. While the society’s activities are of interest to both working and nonworking members, in most cases their timing is totally unsuitable for the ones engaged in a 9-to-5++ occupation. This can clearly be observed from the members’ registry. Of the 600 or so members, less than 10% are male. Many of the male, working members do, however, compensate for their lacking activities by becoming corporate sponsors.

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Another interesting feature is that the members are largely expatriate—representing some 50 nationalities—which means of course that Indonesian members are a rare commodity.

This is rather unfortunate. It is the Indonesian heritage that the society wants to preserve. But it is foreigners, stationed in

the country for a number of years, who actively care. This caring has, of course, been restricted to an advisory voice only. And those readers who have experienced the Indonesian bureaucracy, will know that to get an advice implemented is not easy. I am not talking here about unsound advice, or a wrongly packaged one, or one worded in the wrong language—I once heard an expat advisor address the Head of a provincial branch of Bank Indonesia as saudara, needless to say that his proposals were never even looked at. I’m talking about the slow and indirect way of promoting advice, of selling it, and the personal approach needed for success. This is where Indonesian members are direly needed. They might be the brother, uncle, cousin, boyhood friend, university chum, of the person who decides on the delivered advice, or even from the same region. With such back-up wouldn’t it be possible to have the cards in the display cases of the National Museum made in a larger font, and maybe to move them towards the front a bit, to ensure legibility by less than hawkeyed visitors?

And what about Kota, the Old Town? Fatahillah square has its fair share of privately initiated—so I presume—albeit a tad disordered, entertainment. The old Stadhuis (Jakarta Historical Museum) should, however, be completely overhauled. With almost nothing displayed and floorboards that wobble when stepped on, it is hardly worth a visit.

Compare it to the privately owned and run Café Batavia across the square and it becomes clear what could be done with old buildings. If it were only a matter of funds, the problem would be fairly easy to solve. It does appear to be a lack of vision, or drive, or daring that holds improvements back.

And furthermore it is not only the publicly owned buildings that need more attention and maintenance to prevent them from deteriorating beyond the point of no return. Many private owners view their structures as nothing but a plot of—very valuable—land, and are thus not interested in any preservation of the heritage. Here also, non-foreign members could have a serious impact as a small core of concerned citizens does exist, but needs strengthening.

Increasing the number of Indonesian members would be beneficial for both the valued things that have been passed down from previous generations, and for IHS itself. May this article incite some out there to join IHS. 

Hans Rooseboom

Hans Rooseboom is a long term resident of Jakarta. He has visited nearly all of Indonesia's provinces and worked for many years in Ambon, Aceh, Manado and a number of smaller and larger towns on Java. He now enjoys a leisurely life, playing tennis most mornings and writing his blogs and other articles. He can be reached at hans_rooseboom@yahoo.com.

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Jakarta Expat­­­­ · ­26 September - 9 October 2012

Sport

ADAM HOLLIOAKE – Indonesia’s Finest Returns to Java

By Robert Baldwin

Hollioake made his England debut in two One Day International matches against Pakistan in August 1996. He led the England A team on their tour of Australia in 1996-97 and was man of the series in the home One Day International series against Australia in May 1997, scoring the winning runs in all three games. He made his test debut, playing alongside his brother Ben, against Australia in August 1997, scoring 45 runs in the first innings and taking two wickets.

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lthough his test career only lasted for four matches in 1997 and at the beginning of 1998, Hollioake achieved greater success in One Day Internationals, playing in 35 matches from 1996 to 1999. He captained the side to victory in the 1997 Sharjah Cup, England’s first tournament success for ten years. Injuries and a loss of form saw him lose the captaincy after 14 matches.

After 173 first classes matches for Surrey, Hollioake retired from cricket at the end of the 2004 season. He made an appearance in the 2005 Asian Tsunami appeal charity match, taking a hat-trick, and made a brief return to Twenty20 cricket in 2007, playing in eight matches for Essex. Robert Baldwin caught up with him to ask a few questions.

Adam, you’re now living in Queensland, Australia.

Will the upcoming trip to Indonesia be your first trip to the archipelago?

It isn’t my first trip to Indonesia, I have been a few times before but I haven’t been back for a few years now. I’m coming up with a couple of other cricketers and sportsmen for the Legend IV Java Tour Dinner with Jeff Thomson and All Black, Andy Haden.

What is your connection with Indonesia?

My mother’s father, Granddad, was Indonesian and fought with the Dutch Army during WWII. Grandma and Grandpa were married in Melbourne during WWII. Mum never knew him as he was killed before she had a chance to meet him. The family story is, Granddad after serving in Australia in WWII returned to Indonesia, joined the Independence struggle and was killed fighting for Indonesian Independence. We have been to Indonesia on several occasions to try to locate his grave and to find out a bit more about our heritage.

Because of this I have always felt a strong bond with Indonesia and the Indonesian people.

Now that I’m living in Australia I want to try to get up to Indonesia more often. And if any readers know anything about my Grandfather, Amir Mohammad, I’d like to hear from them.

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Well that makes you and your brother, Ben Indonesia’s finest cricketers. Ben, as we know, was killed in a car accident at only 23 years old, just as he was embarking on his International cricket career. Back yard cricket at your home must have been interesting. Which of you is actually Indonesia’s greatest cricketer?

Ha, I always won the backyard cricket battles, but then again I was six years older than him.

Once he got to the age where he could beat me I refused to play anymore.

You were the winningest captain ever in English County Cricket when at Surrey. What do you attribute your leadership success there to?

The record I have with Surrey is one of my proudest achievements. I think the fact that we had so many great players was the biggest contributor to this. We had several players who earned England Caps and had a great bowling unit that was always capable of getting 20 wickets - our batting was also strong and we eventually developed into a cohesive team after playing together so long.

What will you be talking about at the Legends IV Java Tour Dinner?

I am happy talking about cricket or indeed boxing or Mixed Martial Arts - I have been a professional at all three sports. I am always happy talking about myself…I am my favourite topic ha ha!

Smokes, thanks for this interview, Jakarta looks forward to hosting you in early March, 2013.

Cheers mate.  Join Adam, Thommo, and Andy Haden at the Legends IV Java Tour Dinner. For more info email: baldyciawi@gmail.com or phone Robert Baldwin 0815-921-7115

Robert Baldwin Robert Baldwin, born in NZ in 1955. He has lived in Indonesia since 1975. Baldy is a huge sports fan but not too keen on "poofter" ball, aka soccer. Started developing the TOPI Foundation sports park and training center in 2006 to bring some "real" sports to his adopted backyard.

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Personal Light Entertainment Tech & Apps

The Unfortunate Anagram

States because Nancy Reagan once called Raisa Gorbachev a “Russian slut” at a state banquet – “and anyway, Gorbachev fancies Barbara Bush”. One of his even more outrageous beliefs was that Margaret Thatcher was in reality a man, and that her “so-called” husband Dennis was actually running the country behind the scenes on behalf of a bunch of power-crazed and money-hungry international oil barons bent on world domination. Why Maggie had to be a man for the purposes of this theory I have no idea but it seemed important to Brian. He has probably been promoted to senior driver’s mate by now.

By Eamonn Sadler

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rian Warken was never going to win a Nobel Prize.

He was the sort of guy you watched whenever he did anything just to see how badly it would go wrong. He was, however a very nice guy and a very hard worker so I didn’t mind having him as my driver’s mate when I was driving a delivery van part time in the late 80s.

In fact Brian’s unique view of the world and the happenings within it very often provided a great deal of comic relief from the monotony of driving hundreds of miles every day delivering packages. I used to spend hours encouraging him to explain his take on global politics and pretending to learn from, and be impressed by his views. I have never exactly been a keen political analyst myself, but even I had a fairly good idea that most of Brian’s armchair theories were nonsense. For example, I did not believe that Mikhail Gorbachev financed the rigging of the 1988 US presidential election, nor did I believe that he did it to enable George H. W. Bush to oust Ronald Reagan as President of the United

On Monday June 5th 1989 I arrived for work at 5am to start loading my van for the day’s deliveries. Many of my fellow drivers also preferred to load their own vans rather than leave it to a loading dock full of Brian’s because when you know the route well you can load the van in the right order and locate each package much more quickly and easily at each stop. The Brians would simply throw everything into the back of the right van (usually) and leave it at that.

I remember the date so vividly because it was the Monday after the incredible and terrible Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing, China that made worldwide headlines.

Who can forget the iconic image of the young Chinese protester stopping a column of tanks in its tracks by simply standing in front of it? The Chinese government maintains to this day that they never found the young man, but one train of logical thought might suggest that he quickly progressed from hero to martyr. Thousands of others

did. It is also possible to envisage that the most glorious commander of the lead tank, who needed the assistance of a civilian on a bicycle to get his heavily armed war machine past the obstacle presented by a man with two plastic shopping bags, may have quickly become a fallen war hero.

Or maybe the Chinese government forgave everyone and sent them a nice bunch of flowers each. Could’ve happened.

I finished loading the van just before 7am and I was in the canteen with the other drivers drinking coffee and talking about the awful events that had taken place over the weekend in Tiananmen Square, when I saw Brian drive into the car park in his old but immaculate souped-up Ford Escort Mark III. As he walked into the canteen he heard the tail end of our conversation and, as he poured himself a cup of coffee, he asked a question that caused coffee to come out of my nose. “Are you blokes talking about that Chinamen Square thing?” He then went on to espouse the theory that the whole protest had been engineered by Russian arms manufacturers to convince the Chinese that their tanks were crap and they should buy Russian ones. Classic Brian. 

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 jakarta@thecomedyclub.asia text or call 0821 1194 3084 or register at www.thecomedyclub.asia

Believe it or not, for the first time EVER, there were NO correct answers to last issue’s competition! See if you can spot the celebrity in this issue and send us your entry – you might win two FREE seats at our next comedy event!

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5 Building in the garden (7,4) 7 Admiral killed "to encourage the others" (4) 8 Jolly (8) 9 Arrange cards - move awkwardly (7) 11 Lose feathers (5) 13 Old saw (5) 14 Clear (drains, etc) (7) 16 Precious metal (8) 17 Cut of meat (4) 18 Prescott men (anag) - awkward moment (11)

1 Male beast (4) 2 Small flute (7) 3 "Best laid schemes. . .Gang aft ___" (Burns) (5) 4 Black stuff for burning or drawing (8) 5 With exotic colour pattern, (drug-induced, maybe) (11) 6 Deceive (an ally, maybe) (6-5) 10 Combat - contention (8) 12 Enliven (7) 15 Trap (with noose) (5) 17 Device with teeth - store for honey (4)

Can you spot the famous person in this group of young athletes?

{ Answers in the next edition! }

*Answers for Edition 85 Across 5. Poltergeist 7. Bang 8. Singular 9. Affable 11. Close 13. Drive

14. Copycat 16. Circular 17. Slew 18. Extravagant Down 1. Clog 2. Beastly 3. Agent 4. Visually 5. Play for time 6. Transparent

10. Advocate 12. Journal 15. Clear 17. Snap

This Edition’s Quiz: the java jazz festival quiz Scan the barcode and answer the 10 questions correctly for a chance to win one of two prizes: • Two daily passes to Java Jazz Festival 2013, on Friday 1st March.

• Two daily passes to Java Jazz Festival 2013, on Saturday 2nd March.

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Jakarta Expat­­­­ · ­26 September - 9 October 2012

Denpasar Residence at Kuningan City In the Heart of Kuningan

1 Bedroom Apartment for rent Description: • 16th floor • Balcony • View to Thamrin / Rasuna Said • Brand new building • Newly, fully furnished with 2 ACs, cozy & minimalist, full bathroom • Stove, fridge, microwave, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils • Washing machine, 2 TVs • 1 Free parking • Spacious lobby • Electronic access, 24-hour system Size: 45 sqm (nett)

• Price: Rp 10 million / month, service charge included, min 1 year

Villa on top of the Hill

Size: 245m2 Description: 2 bedrooms with a beatiful view • 2 floors Location: Desa Gunung Geulis

Kec. Sukaraja - Bogor, Jawa Barat • Price: 650 jt nego

Exclusive beach front land for sale.

Size: 950 m2 = 9.5 are

• Prime building block with 70m walk to the Indian ocean with views.

• Building permission • private beach at doorstep • famous surfing spot

A must see for serious investors.

Photos and building plans available.

• Price: IDR 2.660.000.000,- (IDR 280.000.000.-/are)

Studio Apartment For Sale Location : Berawa - Canggu

The property is built for ultimate convenience, comfort and style, offers sophisticated apartments designed affordable alternative to hotel in Bali.

Located in charming Berawa village, a thriving coastal neighborhood north of Canggu in Bali's popular South-west coast. This property offers a unique residential ambience and tranquility near Berawa Beach, yet is just minutes away from Greater Seminyak with its numerous trendy bars, hip boutiques and gourmet restaurants.

The property consists of : * Studio Pool Access The cozy yet stylish Studio Pool Access units offer direct access to the communal pool and residential facilities. * Two Bedroom Town House The grand, Two-Bedroom Apartment, or 'town house,' is fully airconditioned throughout, featuring an expansive, upper-level master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and ground-floor guestroom with single bed, living room and fully-equipped kitchen. A plasma TV is provided in master bedroom and living room, as well as a DVD player and other amenities. * Deluxe Studio Apartment. Deluxe Studio Units are ideal for professionals or short or long- term vacationers, fully-furnished with state-of-the-art appliances including plasma TV and DVD player, plus kitchenette and appliances. * Premier 1 Bedroom Apartment. Four Premier 1 Bedroom units which suite both professionals, family or short/long term holiday goers. The units are all fully furnished with state of the art furniture and technology.

The facilities are inclusive of a communal gym, lounge, pool and ample parking space, WiFi Internet, reception and 24-hour security.

Features : Land size : 1,200 m2 (12 ARE) freehold certificated Building size : 1000 m2 No. of keys : 12 room keys, No. of beds : - 8 single bed - 4 double beds - Total 16 beds Pool : Communal pool, Communal gym Built on 2009, finished construction & fully operated on 2011 Occupancy rate : 70% Asking price : US $2,400,000.

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Food & Drink

Expat Golfer

I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back Ribs!

By Silvia Forsman

Welcome back to Alcoholics Bar & Grill. Those of you who have ventured into Alcoholics know, customers are heard and valued here. Chef Patrick listened to his diners when they enquired about pork and ribs, which paved the way to a new favourite on Alcoholics’ menu - Baby Back Ribs.

Recipes for popular dishes such as ribs can cause controversy amongst chefs and foodies when claims of greatness or superiority come into play. On the internet you can find a plethora of suggestions, critiques, recipes and discussions on ingredients and techniques that bode best for ribs. Luckily for us, Chef Patrick has used his experience and knowledge to make his very own recipe and introduced this contender into the competitive ribs market. The Baby Back Ribs are not the only new edition to the menu. They have also created a Beer Cocktail, which is a recommended accompaniment to the Baby Back Ribs; a bit of a posh mantreat if you ask me! The ribs come with salad and a choice of mashed potatoes or chips. The Beer Cocktail consists of beer, tequila, lime and cointreau.

My experience with beer other than by its lonesome had only been with Shandy (yummy!) and Submarine (shot of tequila in a mug of beer - not so yummy).

Hearing the ingredients of the Beer Cocktail made me feel nervous. Firstly it is usually beer or cocktail not Beer Cocktail and secondly, you either love tequila or hate it...I hate tequila. So when we were presented with the frosted mug holding the alcohol I fear the most, I was reluctant to take the first sip. I watched the reaction of my companion for this review, Daniel, before I made my own attempt. He seemed to enjoy it but did warn me it was “punchy”. After I took my first sip I waited for the feeling of discomfort that thankfully never came.

I had yet to decide whether this drink was for me, but I most certainly did not hate it. I love gin and tonic and the Beer Cocktail had a resemblance to a gin and tonic in the clean and polished taste but rather than gin, a subtle taste of tequila lingered and left. It was tangy, fresh and deceptively alcoholic.

Next came the Baby Back Ribs. A giant portion that had me question whether I should cancel our dessert. The presentation was clean and simple; a big white plate close to the length of my extended arm with a slab of glossy ribs laid across, 18

spiced chips and dressed salad. The ribs, as should be, had the meat pull with ease off the bone. I knew I would not be able to finish the entire slab so I ate from middle and ends; it was a tad too large for me, so I gave a third of my slab to the happy-to-receive Daniel. The ribs were evenly cooked and glazed in barbecue sauce made with Jack Daniels. The consistency of the glaze was sticky and thick enough to provide flavour without asking for more sauce nor seasoning.

If you have not been to Alcoholics or maybe you have but haven’t ordered the ribs, come have a try and maybe you will find that flying to Bali is not the only way to enjoy a good slab of ribs. Although the show belongs to the ribs, the salad was well dressed in vinaigrette and in a good proportion to steer clear from being a garnish or an irrelevant part of the dish. The chips were plentiful, crisp and tossed in a spice mix; probably seasoned with paprika.

We decided to spoil ourselves and continue with dessert as soufflé is a necessary indulgence from time to time (most of the time to be honest). But after our mammoth meal we had to take a breather and sip our soft drink slowly to make some room. The time had come after half an hour and near escape from a food coma. The Amaretto Soufflé with Baileys ice cream was delicious. The soufflé tasted like creamy marzipan from the cream bottom flavoured with Amaretto. The top was light but not foamy, a good density. The ice cream could not go wrong; Baileys and cream are a marriage that can never be broken, a classic mix too good to be cast aside as a cliché.

The Best Golf Lesson I’ve ever had!

By Ken Runyon

One of the best lessons on the golf swing I’ve ever received was on a baseball field in Jakarta, and not the practice tee or driving range at Riviera or Augusta. I was playing Softball on a local team in Senayan a few years ago, and at the time, I was struggling with my batting average; I was either striking out, hitting pop flies or grounding out weak into double plays. One of my teammates at the time, affectionately known as “thrasher”, gave me a very good tip: “Keep your hands back as long as possible before you swing”. I don’t think I fully understood what he was talking about then, but I tried it and it worked. I waited until the very last second to swing the bat; my body moved and turned first and I waited to use my arms and hands late into the swing.

My batting average improved.

Today, I understand ‘thrashers’ batting lesson to mean that the body starts the process and the turning body leads the swing, not the arms. This of course is also true in golf. Actually it is the legs and hips in both golf and softball that should start the swing. You can see this clearly in professional baseball.

Barry Bonds, one of the greatest hitters of all time, for example starts his powerful swing with the lower body, legs and hips, while the arms follow along after. The shoulders and arms add their part to a powerful swing but are only part of the story. Most of the great hitters in baseball have strong powerful legs and lower core muscles of the hips and mid section of the body. Their bat speed is certainly multiplied by the upper body: shoulders, arms and hands, but make no mistake, the power source originated from the lower body; legs and hips.

Whether playing in your Tuesday night beer league in Senayan City or the Rp.20,000 Nassau coming up this Saturday at Gading Raya: “Keep the Hands back!” 

Ken Runyon Ken is a former Caddy now living a Cinderella Story in Jakarta. You can find him on Facebook at Accel Junior Golf Academy or email at kenrunyon01@gmail.com

So, if you haven’t been to Alcoholics or have but have yet to order their new dishes, come by Tuesday to Friday 4pm12pm and all day Saturday and Sunday from 10am- 12pm. Brunch is available on the weekend from 10am-2pm.  Jl. Kemang Raya no. 72N Jakarta Selatan. +62 21 719 5675 www.alcoholicsbar.com info@alcoholicsbar.com Jakarta Expat­­ · 13 February - 26 February 2013

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Jakarta Expat­­­­ · ­26 September - 9 October 2012

The First Step is the Hardest

By Dr Madan M Vasandani

2013,

and it’s February already. Many of you will have made resolutions to help you become better people, to change those things that you aren’t too happy about.

But like most of us, you have probably seen the first month of the year pass without sticking to those promises you made to yourself, or perhaps even starting them! But don’t despair. As the saying goes, ‘Better late than never’ and that is certainly appropriate when it concerns your health.

The 3 most common resolutions on everybody’s list are to lose weight, get more exercise and stop smoking. For any project in life, the biggest hurdle is usually getting started. This is the main reason people find themselves making resolutions each year and realizing that they haven’t even started on last year’s list.

A famous man by the name of Thomas Fuller once said that “Health is not valued till sickness comes”. This is a scary truth which I believe most people adopt. But for those of you out there who lack motivation, this article will give you a helping hand. Here are three interesting facts that should convince you to finally fulfill your resolutions.

I. Obesity increases the risk of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

II. Too much TV could damage sperm production

Remember, feeling healthy and being healthy are not always the same thing. Whether you want to lose weight, stop smoking or just get advice on your exercise or diet, it’s better late than never.

If you are serious about getting healthy and staying healthy, our team of doctors nurses and specialist at Global Assistance Medical Centre are happy to help. Call 29978988 to book your appointment now.

I hope, for the sake of your existence, that you take control of your health in 2013. Make this year a year of good health. It’s time to change. It’s time to move forward. Out with the old, in with the new.

Studies show that men who exercise for 15 hours or more per week, have a significantly higher sperm concentration than those who worked out less than five hours a week. We all know that we could do more exercise, but other past times are just as important. Men who watched more than 20 hours of TV a week had almost half the sperm concentration as the men who watched zero hours a week. The researchers found these association between TV, exercise and sperm concentration regardless of the men’s diet, body weight or smoking habits

Have a healthy 2013 Jakartans.

III. Chemicals in cigarette causes mutation

Dr Madan M Vasandani Medical Director Global Assistance Medical Center Cilandak Commercial Estate Unit 111 GC Jl Raya Cilandak KKO Jakarta Selatan 12560 Indonesia Phone: (6221) 2997 8988 Obesity is linked to heightened Multiple Sclerosis risk in girls – Multiple sclerosis is a condition in which the protective coating around nerve fibers breaks down, slowing signals travelling between the brain and body. Being overweight or moderately obese has been tied to a moderately higher chance of MS in adolescent girls. Extreme obesity, on the other hand, has shown to make MS THREE to FOUR times more likely.

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Research shows that more than a third of smokers still believe that health risks associated with smoking are ‘greatly exaggerated. The truth is that when you smoke, the chemicals that you inhale causes mutation in your body. These mutations in are the cause of cancer.

Every 15 cigarettes that you smoke WILL cause a mutation. If you could see the damage being caused, you would stop. Further studies show that if smokers can stop for just one month, they have up to FIVE times more chance of successfully giving up for good.

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announcement

Adrenaline-fuelled launch of the R1 Driver and RBZ Stage 2 in Jakarta Guests from across the region were treated to a high-tech and futuristic launch of the 2013 products from TaylorMade Adidas Golf today at Damai Indah Golf Club in Jakarta, Indonesia. This was the first time a major launch had been held in the country and they certainly didn’t disappoint the crowds who came from Brunei, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam! The day began with the dynamic and dramatic launch of the RocketBallz Stage 2 and the hero product R1 Driver. Ably presented and explained

by Tomo Bystedt, Director of Product Marketing and Brand Communication in Asia, he talked through the specific technologies and selling points of the latest products before everyone was given the chance to put them to the test on the driving range.

RocketBallz Stage 2 With RocketBallz being a ‘hit product’ in 2012, the RocketBallz Stage 2 was a massive challenge for the research and development team at TaylorMade who were tasked to find ways to deliver more distance and better performance than its predecessor. So they came up with a range of clubs (Driver, Fairway Woods and Rescue) that have a bigger sweet spot, higher launch angle, more adjustability and the thick-thin crown which has been revolutionary for TaylorMade in recent years. Made with Rocket Steel – a durable, soft metal coupled with the speed pocket, allows more flexing of the face – therefore more speed and more distance from the clubs.

R1 Driver TMaG did some research globally to discover that 80% of golfers played with the wrong loft in their driver.

So what they’ve done to combat this problem is present you with the R1 Driver. R1 gives the golfer 12 loft-sleeve settings and 7 face-angle positions, as well as two movable shot-shape weights. R1 also allows loft and face angle to be adjusted independently of each other – a critical benefit. Jason Bierholm, Vice President and Managing Director, Region Asia summed up the event by saying, “2012 was a great year for TaylorMade adidas Golf but as a company we don’t rest on success and we’re back with more exciting products for 2013. They are the stars of the show today.”

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business & networking

IFCCI Monthly Gathering. Tue, 19 Feb 2013. Location: TBA on RSVP Taste our Buffet Menu and Authentic French Wine and Cheese, in addition to the networking experience with our VIP and all members Fee: * Member : IDR 300.000 * Non Member : IDR 375.000 Reservation: Ms. Debora Email: publicrelation@ifcci.com www.ifcci.com

at Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta. The biggest fashion event had 405 booths with 380 local brands participating. Not less than 114 designers had take part in this event and successfully drawn 32.351 visitors in 4 days. Indonesia Fashion Week is the first fashion event which combines fashion shows and trade show. This event is not just showcasing latest designers with extravagant fashion shows but also providing a complete fashion exhibition (ranging from Women’s wear (Muslim, Casual, Cocktail & Party), men’s wear & kids wear, Accessories and Textile), seminars and competitions. All of these have one aim that is to accelerate the growth of local fashion Industry. This event unites all important elements of fashion from designers, academic institutions, business, association to government. www.indonesiafashionweek.com

sports BritCham - February’s Business & Social Gathering Thu, 28 Feb 2013 Location: TBA on RSVP Located at the heart of a vibrant city-centre hub, voted our most popular business networking platform, this is an excellent opportunity to exchange views, solicit information, and seek out business opportunities. Light snacks will be served throughout the evening together with a 2.5 hour free flow of wine, beer, soft drinks, and juices. Entrance Fee: * Member (with booking): Rp. 220,000 * Member (walk-in): Rp. 250,000 * Non Member (with booking):Rp. 350,000 * Non-member (walk-in): Rp. 380,000 How to register?

Email at events@britcham.or.id www.britcham.or.id

Cycle Indonesia - Bali. 29 March - 05 April 2013 . 8 Days - 287km Starting in the artistic centre of Ubud, for one week we’ll explore the non-tourist north and north-eastern areas of Bali before returning to Ubud on the second last day. This trip also features community work in mountain village of Sudaji. Cycle days average 55 km and for the most part hilly. For more information please visit: www.cycleindonesia. com.au

A Special Night with Demi Lovato. Sun, 24 Mar 2013. Istora Senayan Jakarta Demi Lovato is an American singersongwriter, musician, actress, and anti-bullying spokesperson. She is also involved in philanthropic activities through charity work and various social and environmental causes.

Lovato’s earliest roles included Angela on Barney & Friends before rising to prominence as a starring cast member in the 2008 film Camp Rock.

VIP : TBA . FESTIVAL : Rp. 675,000 TRIBUNE RS : Rp. 750,000 TRIBUNE GA : Rp. 475,000 Email: info@bigdaddy.co.id www.bigdaddy.co.id

charity

music & festivals

Arts & Exhibitions

Indonesia Fashion Week 2013 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 - Sun, 17 Feb 2013. Location: Jakarta Convention Centre The first Indonesia Fashion Week was held on 23-26 February 2012

Jakarta International Community Choir ( JICC ) proudly presents.

"SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER in concert” Sun, 17 Mar 2013 & Sun, 24 Mar 2013. Location: Music Republicain, Jln. Fatmawati Raya No, 8 Jakarta Selatan. Time: 2pm and 6 pm Ticket price: Rp. 150.000,Ticket reservations: Lena Julien 0815 9006043. www.jicc-choir.com

THE STONE ROSES Live in Jakarta. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 Lapangan D Senayan Jakarta Normal Price Ticket: Rp. 715.000 The Stone Roses Members: - Ian Brown / vocal - Mani (Gary Mounfield) / bass guitar - Reni (Alan Wren) / drum & backing vocal John Squire / guitar www.bandistro.com

Indonesian Heritage Society presents 85th Academy Awards Breakfast and Java Diva Batik Fashion Show designed by Anthony Bachtiar. Monday, 25 February 2013 8.00 - 13.00. Location: Atrium Lippo Mall Kemang Enjoy a glamorous party with a delightful buffet, sip champagne and watch the stars on the red carpet! Dress up and be a star!

The proceeds of this charity event will help Indonesian writers to attend the 2013 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. Tickets available at the Indonesian Heritage Society Library. 17th Floor, Sentral Senayan 1 - Jl Asia-Afrika 8 (next to Plaza Senayan). For more info: info@ heritagejkt.org or call +(62) 21 572-5870 or visit www.heritagejkt.org Jakarta Expat­­ · 13 February - 26 February 2013

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jobs

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CINERE Jl. Ismaya: lt. 980sqm.

10mt from Cinere Mall. Price: rp.1,2M (under NJOP). 2 access road, front & back. Flood free.

Good for investment. Email: threes@baliexpat.biz

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Conditions: Personal classifieds : Free of Charge / 50 words max Commercial classifieds : Rp. 100,000 / 0 - 50 words

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automotives

2005 BMW 530i (E60), black onyx on beige, all leather, full power. 40k original kilometers, all maintenance done by authorized BMW service centers, hard to find one in such an excellent condition.

Asking price: Rp 330 million. Call/ SMS 081511110366 or email ckpejman@yahoo.com.

property 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 081287488717 e-mail: nantha_realtor@yahoo.com

Villa w/ swimming pool in the City Centre ready to rent/sell. Land 296m, building 300m. 3 bedroom + 2 bath, 1powder room, 1maid bed+bath room.

1 garage, 1 car port. Perfect for art gallery as well. Rare property. Ready for rent $7000/month (min 2 years).

Selling Price Rp. 12 Billion. Contact: linaonly@gmail.com/0815 888 9700

For Sale – 2 story Expat house in Jagakarsa near Zoo. 4 bedroom, 4 bath-room, pool, spacious living area. Land approx. 400 m2 building approx. 460 m2. POA. Expat leaving.

Phone Peter 0816 1909 706

NEWLY RENOVATED HOUSE in a quiet and gated community in Rempoa,

+ 2 KM from Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, for rent. Land size 1500 m2.

Two stories with 4 rooms. Pools. Pls SMS only to 0812 82 900 822.

House in Bogor for Sale. 3 bedroom plus studio, European Style, in Villa Duta, BOGOR. Land 591 sqm,Living 360 sqm. (includes Servant Quarter); Land title: Sertifikat Hak Milik.

Price : Rp.3,000,000,000.(three billion Rp.). The house is available from March 2013.

Klaus Nienhaus <success.bali@ gmail.com>

APARTMENT FOR RENT: Strategically located, exquisitely furnished, 3 bedroom apartment, 135sqms, @ Puri Casablanca Apartments. Rent US$ 1,800/month. Short lease or long lease welcome. Contact Philip 0817 095 3535

3 houses furnished, 2 bedrooms, kitchen set, AC, TV-cable, located in Taman Griya, Jimbaran, close to restaurants and shops. Daily rent.

Contact Lucy athlusia.ipd@gmail.com

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Looking for a job as int. recruiter in JKT. Experience in oil, gas and engineer.

Speak: Dutch, English, German, Bahasa Indonesia and (beginn) Arabic. Motivated, flexible and directly avaible! For any vancancies send it to: abusanti2012@gmail.com

Hi My name Usman, I can speak english well and know Jakarta at present I still work but will end soon. My boss move to vietnam I would like to apply for job as driver I have recommendation letter from my previous boss please call me at 085283607744 or 085319143586.

JOB IN JAKARTA. As my girlfriend lives in Jakarta, I would like to find a job there. I am 36, have 3 degrees and specialised in marketing and export/sales. please contact fabrizio_lai@yahoo.it

vacancies FOR RENT. It’s one house you’ll want to call home. 5 bedrooms, nice garden & pool at Cipete.Close to International School. Contact: 08111892881

Beautiful Brand New Apartment up for Rent. A beautiful spacious 2 bedroom brand new apartment in the newly constructed 'Verde' Apartment -in the heart of Setiabudi-kuningan is up for rent from March 1, 2013.

It's a stone's throw away from major eateries, supermarkets and the famous Epicentrum Walk. The specific unit overlooks lush courtyard and a scenic pool from all of its 3 sides with french windows. It consists an open and a wet kitchen (also a maid's room and bathroom) and a comfortable well lit living space. Basic furnishing can be provided according to the tenant's requirement once lease agreement is finalized. Please check out the link www.verde. co.id/ to have an overview of the facilities and location of this exquisite development amidst ample green landscape in the centre of Jakarta.

Verde echoes a modern tropical resort like relaxed living designed to suit your urban lifestyle and aims to provide the perfect balance between your work life & leisure. For viewing please contact ayesha510@yahoo. co.in or Ayesha(0816750800).

Singapore trained Artistic Make Up Professional (with Diploma), Jakarta resident, looking for opportunities to work in Jakarta starting February 2013. Contact Belinda on 087 877408176 or whatsapp - +65 83122030.

Yogyakarta: Villa Bougenville with 3 bedrooms, swimming pool, private house for butler and spacious garden 7 are. for sale.

Can be used private or holliday rental. Contact Dewi 0274 7474 168 / 0274 3015 961 e-mail: detto8382@yahoo.com

PT Koleksi Klasik Indonesia, publisher of the Jakarta Expat and the Bali Expat, is expanding its portfolio with a new tabloid that will focus on GOLF in INDONESIA. We are looking to hire AN EDITOR that is a golf enthusiast and has excellent written English and editing/proofreading skills. You are joining a world-class team at PT Koleksi Klasik. To qualify as an Editor, you must have some knowledge or background in the game of golf. This type of experience could include, but is not limited to: instructors, coaches, avid players and followers of the sport, frequent golf vacationers, or writers with applicable experience in golf. Get started today by emailing us your resume. For resumes that do not include a golf, sports or writing background – please make sure to submit a writing sample on a golf related topic. info@jakartaexpat.biz

We are an international test prep firm and we are looking to hire math and/ or verbal GMAT tutors in Jakarta. If interested, please send your resume to hr@manhattaneliteprep.com Looking for Korean and english speaking person to work in a garment factory in Semarang. Good salary and allowance.

Pls contact: manish@ptames.com

Required English speaking, soft spoken, honest and experienced baby sitter (full time or live in).

Looking for long term engagement and commitment.suitable salary and homely atmosphere. family living in Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan.

Contact perfectzxy@gmail.com or 08811210733 along with previous employment references.

My name is Hanif Darussalam from Semarang, central Java. I'm looking for a native speaker that can run

my english course business. He/ she must be not more than 30 years old, single,and love to travel. Good income....if u r interested, give me a call 087832568476.

Singapore-based SAT preparation company with existing contracts with many Jakarta international schools looking for instructors/ business managers to run business.

Perfect for existing part-time English teachers, trailing spouses, or budding entrepreneurs looking to enter the fastgrowing education market. Teaching experience would be useful, but not necessary. Knowledge of the American university education system: vital. Full training will be provided. Remuneration and profit sharing open to negotiation.

Interested parties please email CV and cover letter to: info@testtakers-sg.com.

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very good English. The tutoring services are available throughout Jakarta. Prices are very competitive and reasonable. Tutors are young and are fully committed to work with you children to ensure their academic success in school.

Classifieds are still FREE! Send in your classifieds to ads@jakartaexpat.biz Next issue deadline: 19 February 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!

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

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Two leather recliners for sale. Both are in good condition, brown color. Two for 400 usd, one for 250 usd. One Exercise bike, Kettler, model VIGO 500, 350 usd.

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For Sale. Nice 38 foot fishing boat for sale from a client of mine. Fully loaded. Boat was built in 1980 and last year it was dry docked for 3 months for repairs. Damaged fiberglass was removed. It was re-glassed below the water line with 2 new layers of fiberglass, 1 double diagonal and 1 matt roving. These were impregnated with Poly Vinyl Ester Resin as it is superior to polyester resin. The engines have been

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