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Jumping into Summer Fun!

Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

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It may not feel like summer with all the rain we’ve been getting, but for many school’s out and it’s time to take time off and spend it with the family. We have also entered the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan, which is also a time for family and friends to join, sharing in buka puasa (breaking fast) when the sun sets its weary head. Usually the fasting month occurs during the blistering hot months of summer, but this year the rains will at least provide some relief from the heat to those practicing their faith, and hopefully the threat of floods will keep at bay. One thing you may notice during this fasting month is the absence, or covering up of, the consumption of alcohol. Working in Kemang, I’ve seen signs of venues with the word ‘beer’ in them being covered up with black cloth by their owners, for fear of inviting the Front Pembela Islam (Islamic Defenders Front) into their establishment. FPI is a terrorist organization made up of Islamic fundamentals who try to make their point through hate crimes and violence. During the month of Ramadhan, it has become customary for the FPI to conduct ‘sweeping’, which involves showing up unannounced at venues where alcohol is served, destroying bottles and becoming violent, often looting and causing destruction. They have, on several occasions, brutally murdered innocent people for practicing their own faiths. This is why, if you fancy a beer this month, you will have to be inconspicuous and enjoy one out of a mug or tea cup until the threat is deemed less. In Kemang, the main entertainment

district of South Jakarta, the nightlife flame has been nearly exterminated, as many places are closed during the month of Ramadhan. The FPI have promised not to conduct ‘sweeping’, so long as establishments do not serve alcohol. Many have called on the government to shut down this front, however their threat is still very real and it does not seem likely to disappear anytime soon. If anything, the threat may worsen, as more and more ill-educated people are brainwashed by fanaticism. Indonesia was built on the old Javanese phrase “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika” (unity in diversity), written in the 14th century to promote tolerance between Hindus and Buddhists, and is even more relevant today. In a nation consisting of many faiths, languages, cultures and differences, let’s hope Indonesia can stand up for its beliefs in the freedom of choice and the freedom of religious practice. From all of us at Jakarta Expat, we wish you Selamat Berpuasa! Angela Richardson

98th issue SUMMER FUN where can we play outside? 6. book review reclaiming the jihad to go to togo 8. observations save the grave 9. meditation satisfy my 10. superyachts soul sailing new worlds in an old world heritage 12. meet the expat alastair macdonald 13. faces of jakarta husin the ice man 14. Grumpy old Men wedding overdose 16. Light Entertainment money for nothing and your tips for free 17. Scams in the City 18. Events / classifieds

4. new mum in town

7. food & drink

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new mum in town by s o p h i e

chavanel

Where Can We Play Outside? Jakarta is not the most inviting place to play outside with children due to traffic, pollution and omnipresent smoking. It is just not easy. How far away those moments seem where you could ride you bicycle to the park or go for a walk. This said, for most parents out there, it is just not a good enough reason to stay inside the house or stroll in the air-conditioned malls when it is such a beautiful day outside. Even though it is not the easiest thing to do, armed with patience, sunscreen and bottles of water, there are still ways to enjoy a few hours outside in the Big Durian.

Play Parks For those parents who can get around the idea of paying to go to the playground, there are few options.

 The Playground on

Kemang Dalam This ‘’American style’’ playground on Jl. Kemang Dalam has different play apparatus such as swings, slides, places to climb, basketball hoops, a small bike path, zip lines and a water play area. For parents, there is an outdoor cafe, tennis courts and a barbecue area. On the pro side, they have a good cafe equipped with WiFi for parents. A few cons though: people smoking at the entrance, the wet play area needs cleaning up a bit and parking is difficult on the weekend. Price: Rp.65,000 per child. Annual membership: Rp.1,300,000 Address: Jl. Kemang Dalam IIIB, #B6 Phone: (021) 719 6962 Email: the.playground@hotmail.com

 Playparq on Kemang Timur This play park has great facilities. It has an outdoor and indoor play area, as well as a water play park.

On the positive side, Playparq has an air-conditioned lounge where parents can sit, read, have a coffee or work while children play in the park. The place can be reserved for birthday parties or other events, so call ahead before going to ensure you can access the play area. Price: Rp. 60,000 on weekdays and Rp.90,000 on the weekend Address: Jl. Kemang Timur Raya No.72, Kemang, Jakarta 12730 Phone: (021) 719 5333 Website: http://www.playparq.com/ kemang/playparq-kemang.html

 Ragunan Zoo Jakarta Zoo has pretty much all the animals kids love to see: elephants, giraffes, monkeys, komodo dragons and so on. If the place can get quite busy in the afternoon, it is normally more bearable early in the morning. Some parts of the zoo and animals cages are not so clean, but other parts are gorgeous, filled with trees and f lowers. The running group Jakarta Spirit organizes a family run at the zoo every Saturday morning. Kids are welcome.

 Car-Free Sudirman Every Sunday morning, Jl. Sudirman becomes car free. The street is blocked to allow people to run, cycle, rollerblade or practice any other sports they like. Even though it is quite enjoyable to be able to walk or run without being scared of being run over by a motorbike or a bus, be aware that the ride to and from Jl. Sudirman can be quite painful because of the traffic jams caused by this event.  Price: Free About Me I am the mother of a 10 month-old girl and I moved to Jakarta a few months ago. I have been travelling quite a lot for work and for fun, but this journey is different with baby Anne along for the ride. So when Jakarta Expat asked me to write a column about my life as a new mum in Jakarta, I thought it would be a great opportunity to share experiences and hopefully make life somewhat easier for some of you.

Price: Rp.3,000 Address: Jl. RM. Harsono No. 1 Ragunan. Phone: (021) 789 6975

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

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Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

book review by k e n n e t h

yeung

Reclaiming the Jihad “If you don’t like it here, then why don’t you go back to your own country?” Those are words that, I’m not proud to admit, I have said on a couple of occasions to expats moaning incessantly about Indonesia. I have also been on the receiving end of those very words.

s foreigners, we are at risk of seeming condescending, insensitive or even racist, when we complain too much about things that bother us in Indonesia. Even though we only hope to see things changed for the better, constant griping is unbecoming – unless we’re prepared to take Indonesian citizenship. Fortunately, we have Julia Suryakusuma, a local columnist writing in English, who wages a war of words in defence of common sense. Julia’s chief weapons are humour and a passionate level of political incorrectness. Here’s a sample from a column on noise pollution: “Prayer music?? That ungodly sound? No wonder atheism is on the rise.” The best of her columns over the past seven years, from The Jakarta Post and Tempo magazine, have been collected into a hefty volume titled Julia’s Jihad, which was launched in Jakarta last month and in Bali last week. Weighing in at over 500 pages, it’s not the sort of book you should attempt to digest in a single sitting. Some Westerners, especially the British, have the repulsive habit of keeping light reading material in the bathroom, to occupy their minds while emptying their bowels. Julia’s Jihad may therefore not be out of place in the bathroom, perhaps alongside a defaced copy of Soeharto: The Life and Legacy of Indonesia’s Second President. The latter could serve as bumph for those unaccustomed to a cebok (water dipper – it’s explained in one of Julia’s columns) – while the former is ideal for dipping the mind into, as each piece takes only a few minutes to read. Julia is often described as a tigress. One wonders whether she used to have a career as a lion-tamer before unleashing her energy through writing. Her Australian husband, Tim Lindsey, mentioned in the occasional column, perhaps did not tame the tigress, but he has provided amusing illustrations for the book. There are 110 columns, covering everything from lesbianism in Islamic boarding schools, to religious intolerance, to the local government candidate who forced his wife into prostitution to repay his campaign debts. Nearly all of the content would have been impossible to publish under the Suharto regime, which did not look fondly on the truth or constructive criticism. Interestingly, an Indonesian edition of the book was considerably shorter, as the editor sought to omit the most provocative stuff and instead opted for “the lowest alert” columns. A Korean translation of the book was also shorter, distilling Julia’s prose into its essence. Julia is at her best when she’s angry. Many of us have trouble expressing our anger beyond some carefully chosen swearwords, but Julia weaves her wrath into columns that are insightful, informative and entertaining. The book is laden with puns, often accompanied by a ‘sic’ in parentheses, acting as a snare drum and cymbal crash (badum-tish!) in case anyone has missed the joke. Julia’s Jihad is not pretentiously highbrow, academic writing. The only time I had to reach for the dictionary was in the preface by the Chief Editor of The Jakarta Post. The Post deserves kudos for publishing Julia’s essays, as no one else is so critical of crooked religious leaders and 6

Julia’s Jihad by Julia Suryakusuma Komunitas Bambu, 2013 524 pages • Rp.125,000

politicians. Her feisty style is quite different to the more reserved tone of The Jakarta Globe’s regular columnist Desi Anwar, whose equally thoughtful and incisive musings were bewilderingly subjected to cruel online attacks until the Globe redesigned its website recently. There are almost a dozen glowing endorsements across the inside cover-flap and peripheral pages of Julia’s Jihad. One of them informs us Julia “is the voice of the masses”. Yet there are no columns about suffering a cramped busway ride that takes an extra hour when police are too incompetent to keep inconsiderate motorists out of the bus lane. There’s no mention of scavenging through rubbish and discovering a used syringe with your fingertip. What Julia does have is tremendous empathy for the masses, who are termed the wong cilik (little people). At the launch of the book, The Jakarta Post’s founding Editor Sabam Siagian and the Pakistani Ambassador

both advised Julia to tone down her criticism. The Ambassador singled out her attacks on Communications Minister Tifatul Sembiring as unfair. In one column, Julia berates Tifatul’s “obsession with pornography” and puts him in the same basket as the Islamic Defenders Front and terrorist mastermind Abu Bakar Baasyir. Sabam suggested that as she gets older, Julia should mellow and be more polite. Her ardent fans think otherwise. A few minor typing and grammatical errors have made it into the book. But they are so infrequent to be inconsequential. All writers should have a flunkey to spot and fix their typing errors – but this is not a perfect world. A daily dose of Julia’s Jihad is just the thing to soothe a soul troubled by the trials of living in Indonesia. It costs Rp.125,000 at Gramedia bookstores, which makes it much better value than Pak Harto: The Untold Stories. Get a copy for yourself and for friends who want to know more about Indonesia, its people and politics.  Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

food & drink by k e l ly h e n l e y

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hose familiar with the World Trade Centre/Wisma Metropolitan office park will know there’s a plethora of Asian restaurants here, some of which are pretty good, but we were seriously lacking a café with a decent range of food. It’s no wonder TOGO already has a well-established, regular clientele after just a few months of opening its doors.

What started as a small sandwich bar concept has turned into a full service café, offering everything from a range of breakfasts, light lunches, and hearty meals. The menu is chocka full of choice and is constantly evolving. The TOGO team likes to keep it interesting (good news for the regulars) and will add specials on a whim depending on the best and freshest ingredients available. For example, at the time of writing the additional specials included Roasted Half Chicken. TOGO has a casual and welcomingly retro vibe. Black and white tiled floors, blackboard menus and bright art on the walls. It bustles with the hum of friends enjoying lunch together and colleagues catching up for a quick coffee. I have tried quite a few of the lunch options so I’ll give you a rundown on my picks. The Greek Tomato Salad is delicious. Made with some of the freshest tomatoes I’ve tasted in a while, black olives, marinated feta cheese crumbled through and dressed in balsamic. It’s healthy and very reasonably priced at just Rp.23k. I would also suggest it as a nice sharing or side dish with a slice of quiche. My favourite is the Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich. A soft, fresh baguette filled with tender seared chicken, pickles, carrot, chilli and loads of coriander. Lunch time perfection! TOGO Lower ground level World Trade Centre II. Jl. Jend. Sudirman KAV 29-31, Jakarta 12920. Phone: 021 2952 2515. Email: togojakarta@gmail.com For daily info on specials and promotions, follow them on Twitter @TOGOCafe_jkt or check out their Facebook page: TOGO Café Gourmet. Open 7am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

As well as sandwiches and paninis there’s a great range of wraps to choose from. I’ve had the Rendang Wrap, slow cooked shredded beef rendang, gravy and yellow rice wrapped up in naan. Comfort food on a rainy day.

Now for the not so healthy, but oh so good... TOGO’s Beef Burger tastes even better than a homemade one, so no surprises that this is one of the most popular meals on the menu (and it’s a steal at just Rp.38k). A juicy beef patty grilled with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and caramelised onions, in a warm sesame seed bun. For those with extra large appetites, there’s also the Monster Munch Burger, weighing in at half a kilo! The iconic French toasty is also available in both its forms. I recently had the Croque Madame, basically a Croque Monsieur topped with an egg sunny side up. Soft toasted country style bread grilled and filled with salty smoked beef and melted cheese. It’s delicious and not surprisingly a firm favourite with the French customers. The burgers, wraps and sandwiches are all served on wooden boards with a small dish of potato salad – a welcome change from the usual side of fries (although you can also order fries, even of the curly variety). The wraps and sammys are mostly priced at around Rp.30-40k, and you’ll pay Rp.62k for a steak sandwich. All prices are nett. There’s also five pasta dishes to choose from. I’ve had the Chicken Ratatouille Pasta – a generous dish of fine angel hair pasta, eggplant ratatouille and topped with crispy fried chicken. I personally thought this sounded a bit unusual at first, but it is very good. Nice soft veggies, the right amount of chilli heat and perfectly cooked chicken, not oily and not dry. The all day breakfast menu includes the usual faves, as well as two big breakfast style meals – The Englishman and the Boss Breakfast. The Full Monte Cristo, a fried eggy brioche sandwich “will make your daddy dance” according to the quirky menu descriptions! I haven’t eaten breakfast here yet, but if the lunch is anything to go by, it’s got to be good. I might try it out tomorrow… If the menu wasn’t comprehensive enough, there’s even a crepe stand to one side of the café. I’ve had a crepe filled with banana and chocolate, a decadent 3pm treat to boost the sugar levels. I also need to try the churros with chocolate. Dangerously good stuff! TOGO can get very busy around midday, but the service is super friendly, quick and effective so it won’t take long to get a table, or you can just order “to-go”. Drop by the counter to pick up a fresh sandwich or a piece of cake and a coffee. TOGO will also deliver to offices in the area - a fabulous service for busy/ lazy office workers! Just phone through your order and voila, the best lunch in the area is served at your desk. Delivery is free within the World Trade Centre/Metropolitan offices, and if you’re in a neighbouring building you can still make a delivery order for a small charge of Rp.10k. Drinks wise, they have everything from fruity lassi’s to Albens cider. The iced tea is served in a jar – shaken with real fruit and then strained, served ice cold. The coffee is also excellent. TOGO’s coffee beans are sourced from a local Javanese grower, a roasted blend unique to TOGO. I hear that café management settled on the right blend after tasting literally hundreds of cups of coffee! TOGO is a godsend to us office workers in the area and is definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for an enticing range of food at a trendy little cafe in the city. 

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

Observations by b y r o n b l ac k

Save the Grave Our humble kampung townhouse, when we moved in with motorcycles, guys and monkeys, was populated by a swarm of spirits. The three-story edifice had been slapped together with inferior materials and crummy building techniques by a crooked Batak contractor, who is today shovelling coal in the nether regions (while getting his own nether regions poked with a trident by a red devil).

ell, I didn’t care – I had me a brand new house for four thousand dollars, and I owned it as much as any other Warga Negara Asing owns real estate, which means “Zip”, as all property in this fine Republic is firmly in the fingers of the charming Warga Negara Indonesia wife, which is why you better play nice with her, buster. Just like my new neighbours, I was exempt from the peril of wife or landlord, because my neighbours and I were all squatting on Government land, living along the chocolate Ciliwung, and none of us had title to the (steadily shifting and eroding) riverbank we roosted upon. Urban zoning rules stipulate that no party can build any structure within fifteen metres of the riverbank, but this is Indonesia, rules are bendable, and this is Condet, the tragic Cagar Budaya which used to be a Betawi cultural landmark of old Jakarta, under the fondly-remembered Governor Ali Sadikin, before he was given the boot by The Smiling General, as he was becoming too popular for comfort. So today, one simply greases the local Pak RW with enough fuluus and one is awarded some spurious surat ijin and allowed to build away. Ever since the oddly-lamented Soeharto era, all of us have been threatened repeatedly with being given the boot as well, as the city thinks about planning to ponder the possibility of doing something meaningful about the flooding. Our little lane is squiggled right between a gargantuan cemetery and the frequently-flooding nasty waterway. That is the purpose and the thrust of this meandering essay, meandering along the meandering Ciliwung, for this hack writer is earnestly searching for someone or some organization to rescue some dead Dutchmen from said burial grounds. The cemetery is chock-a-block filled up, jammed to the gunwales with deceased local yokels. In former times it was known as kuburan Belanda, I am informed by the esteemed gravediggers, who then go on to exclaim triumphantly, “But today it is kuburan Islam!” Okay, fine, heads you win, tails I lose. In fact I like graveyards. They are repositories of history and culture (and bones and worms). Whenever I travel I always make a point of visiting them. I recall a visit to the Chinese Cemetery in Bandar Lampung, where there were grand edifices which must have cost more than my crumbling house, with a little ceramic photo of a daughter killed in a car accident at the age of 17, or a blurry black-and-white shot of a mean-looking granny still mumbling as she counted out those Rupiah in the afterlife. Fabulous architecture, grandly sited over Lampung harbour, with a view to die for, so to speak. 8

Back to my graveyard – no, I’m only inviting you for a tour above-ground. My initial visit there I was taken by the aforementioned cheerful gravediggers to a grassy knoll just off-centre, to see kuburan Belanda (Dutch graves), which is the very point of this essay, if I’ll ever get around to it. Placed proudly there among all the tiny graves of unlucky Betawi yang ko’it were two weed-covered plots, set side-byside, containing undoubtedly prominent Dutch nationals, held down by a thick slab engraved with a testament. I looked around and found six of these Dutch eminences, but the carved inscription has been scraped off of four, one more has collapsed inward, leaving only one stalwart Nederlander taking his dirt nap. In finely chiselled letters 15cm tall, his inscription reads: rustplaats van tjalling ament geboren te dokkum op den 3 den december 1801 gestorven te batavia op den 16 den januarij 1870 hi was een liefderijk echtgenoot en vader trouw en ijverig ambtenaar der nederlandsch-indische regering Which my trusty Google Translate translates as: resting place of tjalling ament born in dokkum on the 3rd December 1801 died in batavia on the 16th of January 1870 he was a loving husband affectionate father a diligent and faithful officer of the Netherlands Indies Government Dokkum is a Dutch fortified town in the municipality of Dongeradeel in the province of Friesland with 13,145 inhabitants, as of 2006. The fortifications of Dokkum are well preserved and are known as the bolwerken. Now here’s the deal. Meneer Ament really needs to be rescued before local Condet authorities, succumbing to the mampus population pressure of the cemetery, chuck him and his lovely chiselled slab into the Ciliwung (Condet is rapidly filling to the brim). What he needs is to be escorted to a roomier resting place. I don’t know where to turn. I’ve sent an e-mail to one of the cultural poo-bahs at

Dutch graves in Balai Rakyat, Condet.

the Jakarta Erasmus Huis, which was met with the silence of the grave. Is any alert reader of Jakarta Expat able to suggest an interested organization, or point me the right direction? Are there any Netherlands historical societies ready to dig in (sorry) and preserve this important historical monument? Call me at 087882502959, ready to reassure whoever answers that you’re not from the collection agency or the bidan. Oh and the ghosts-a-swarming around my tilting palazzo? I failed to tell you about the ghastly shades infesting my new house when I moved in? Did this cultural appeal meander that much?

Well, it may have to do with the belief among my folk in the West that the spirits do not like to cross water, for whatever spiritual reasons they might harbour. And our lane, Gang Balai Rakyat, is pressed right between said river and said garden of remembrance. But the ghosts infesting my place skedaddled like bats out of hell when we moved in, noisily, boisterously, men and crows and monkeys and motorcycles, raising hell day and night. Those ghosts just can’t take the racket. Why else do you think those clever Chinese set off firecrackers and bang pots and pans during New Year? Get lost, graveyard wraiths. You’re no fun at all. 

Byron Black Byron Allen Black is a Canadian video artist, hack copywriter and poofreader resident in Condet, East Jakarta, since 1988. He is a retired Grand Prix motorcycle racer with world points and a bad attitude. His videos on YouTube (bakhirun's channel) and Vimeo have clocked half a million views.

Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

meditation by a n ge l a r i c h a r ds o n

Satisfy My Soul

he family name, Soeryadjaya is synonymous with power. Edwin Soeryadjaya has been incredibly successful with energy company PT Adaro, among other businesses, and his brother Edward Soeryadjaya with PT Astra (until 1997), and recently, the MRT revitalization project of Jakarta. Grandson of the late, and oftentimes related to as great, William Soeryadjaya, Adimas (Danny) Soeryadjaya has taken the power of his family name to a more spiritual level, starting the meditation school, Soul Centre in Jakarta. Danny aims to pass on his knowledge and wisdom to those wishing to better their lives, by starting within themselves through the art of meditation. I met with this young guru at Hotel Garden Kemang to learn more about his story, teachings and methods. “Did you know that the average human has over 60,000 thoughts a day?” Danny asked me as we discussed his meditation practice. I knew I personally had many, but didn’t realize the true scale, which horrified me somewhat. “Thoughts will affect your emotional state, as they lead to feelings, and this will affect the actions you take, so you have to manage your thoughts well.” At 29 years of age, Danny may not look like your average spiritual guru. Dressed in modern attire in his chosen colour of pink (in admirable commemoration of the fight against breast cancer), he may be the opposite of what one may expect from a certified meditation teacher. He speaks openly and honestly about his experiences, not forgetting a good laugh and giggle along the way. Danny’s spiritual journey has been an interesting one, starting in Singapore. Whilst waiting for a work permit, he took on as many activities as he could, from working out at the gym, salsa and bachata dancing, reiki healing, to Forex and stock exchange classes. One day he discovered the teachings of Vikas Malkani, author of ‘The Little Manual of Meditation’ and ‘The Little Manual of Happiness: 7 Simple Steps to a Joyful Life’. With no previous experience in meditation, he asked Vikas if he could join Masters of Meditation, an advanced meditation class at Soul Centre, Singapore. Vikas’ response was a simple, “Yes, but you must do everything I tell you to.” And Danny did just that, regardless of how difficult and repetitive the tasks given to him were.

Adimas (Danny) Soeryadjaya

Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

Danny succeeded in completing the Masters of Meditation class, and continued practicing until he became a Certified Meditation Teacher. He follows the teachings of his

guru, Vikas, and passes on his knowledge to his students through story-telling and simple equations, which Danny loves to draw out and explain for you. I was lucky enough to experience his teachings first-hand and found his teaching style relaxing, clear and very helpful. The hugs are also a nice addition to the class, as we all need one now and then. “There are many misconceptions around meditation,” Danny tells me. “Many people think it’s some mumbo jumbo holistic nonsense.” To the contrary, what Danny hopes to teach people are the tools and techniques to be able to incorporate the art of meditation into our daily lives, making inner peace, happiness, and healthy living an obtainable goal. “But you must be willing to put the hours through practicing what you learn in your own time, knowing that finding this peace is not something that happens overnight.” Danny will teach you how to put the time, energy and efforts into harnessing this ancient technique, if the will is there. Danny’s classes, available in Kemang, start with Meditation Made Simple, followed by Meditation in Action, consisting of four sessions each, both two hours in length. If you are a beginner, or have had some experience in meditation, but are keen to know more, you must start with the Meditation Made Simple course, which will give you the fundamental basics you need. You can then move on to the Meditation in Action course, and if you would like to delve further, there is the Masters of Meditation course, which consists of 10 weekly 2.5 hour sessions, followed by an exam. For the first two courses, you will receive two best-selling books as part of your training and you will be in exceptional hands within a small group. The option to study one-onone is also available upon request. All courses are good value for money. It’s clear that Danny has harnessed the power of the mind through meditation, as he has overcome almost every fear he has. Ask him about the non-conformist activities he’s done to overcome his fears. These include skydiving (sometimes only wearing a Speedo), fire-walking and body-piercing. A sky-diving guru? The opportunity to learn from someone like this doesn’t come around often, so grab it while you can and take that first step to living a better life.  Soul Centre Asia’s Premier Personal Development Centre www.soulcentre.org dasoerya@hotmail.com

superyachts by g r ace

s u se t y o

Sailing New Worlds in an Old World Heritage “On land, beauty is the sight of a graceful woman. At sea, beauty is the sight of sails flying on the masts of a phinisi. The phinisi is, in fact, the maiden of the ocean.” – HM Baso

Today, the phinisi still mesmerises both the East and the West. Two 21st century phinisi makers share their perspectives: Haji Muslim Baso in Bira, and Mark Robba in Bali.

An ancient wonder In the 13th century epic La Galigo, Sulawesi’s mythical first ruler Sawerigading made the first vessel from the tallest tree in Sulawesi, whose top pierced through the clouds, and was visible from Java on a clear day. The fallen tree slashed a mountain into two halves, one of which now is believed to be Bulu Poloe Island in the Gulf of Boné. Sawerigading sailed to China and married Princess We Cudai. On the way home to his throne in Luwu, the seas near Bira raged, smashing the vessel into three parts, which landed in Ara, Tanaberu, and Lemo-Lemo. Natives of these villages reconstructed the wrecks into double-masted schooners, which they named phinisi. They used them to travel Nusantara and trade metals and spices to the Chinese and Indians. Today, Ara and Tanaberu remain thriving boat making hubs, and Biranites are reputed as tough seafarers. “The phinisi is like a bridge that connects the islands, thus unifying Nusantara,” said the 68-year-old Haji, who was born into a revered boat making clan and started his career in 1961. “The phinisi is full of spiritual meaning, because it is the lifeline of the Bugis-Makassarese peoples.” Haji Baso said that in the olden days, sailing was like balancing an egg at the tip of a bullhorn. “Imagine, a firm ship cutting through and floating on 10

the soft waters of a massive ocean. But our ancestors were fearless. Even in violent storms, they faithfully bowed in prayer on the decks, and did not fall. That is the power of God—the feet of his worshippers were firmly planted on the rocking vessel as if having been glued.” That’s why the phinisi’s construction involves many rituals. When the keel is laid, a diviner performs special prayers for the vessel to be robust at sea and delightful to behold, for the safety of the workers, and for long-lasting profit. When the vessel is released, chickens are sacrificed and their blood symbolically cleanses the phinisi of evil spirits. Locals are invited, and snacks are served. Onde-onde—a filled pastry that sinks to the bottom of the frying pan when raw, but starts floating as it cooks—is a metaphor of wood planks that individually sink in water, but floats as a vessel. Baje—a confection of glutinous rice, coconut, and brown sugar—symbolises hope for sweet profit that the entire community can “taste”. “The phinisi is loved because it’s safe at sea,” said Haji Baso, who has made more than 200 for international clients. “That’s because the people of Ara are such hard workers. You can’t call the vessel a phinisi unless it’s made by Aranites, because the spirits of the ancestors and their secrets belong to us Aranites.”

A modern masterpiece Perhaps that’s why American Mark Robba made it a point to recruit his builders in Ara. His phinisi-inspired superyacht, Dunia Baru, has been a seven-year labour of love crafted by Aranites. It all started when Robba married his Indonesian wife in 2005. Robba, who has been living in Indonesia since 1990 and owns a sports glove manufacturer in Yogyakarta, also has grown children from a previous marriage, to whom he wanted to introduce Indonesia. The experienced yachtsman who sails his

Indonesian decorative panels in a Dunia Baru cabin, inspired by Alorese - Melanesian carvings. jpg

ira in South Sulawesi is the birthplace of phinisi schooners and some of the world’s most feared pirates—on which the Anglosphere’s urban legend “Bogeyman” (Bugi man) is based. In the 14th century, Bugis-Makassarese sailors had already reached Madagascar and Australia in their handmade wooden vessels.

Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

1. Boat builder in Bira working on a vessel under the midday heat. 2. Phinisi under construction by the beach in Bira. 3. Boat builder in Bira 4. Mark Robba, owner of Dunia Baru, at the wheel. 5. Michael Kasten, yachtmaker. 6. Tanjung Bira, birthplace of the Phinisi. Pelabuhan Penyeberangan Bira to the right, with phinisis parked along the docks. 7. The galleys of Dunia Baru. 8. Indonesian decorative panels in a Dunia Baru cabin, inspired by Alorese - Melanesian carvings. 9. Miniature phinisi.

native New England every summer intended to build a villa. Instead, he ended up building a phinisi on which he plans to sail Indonesia’s seas and foster friendships with Indonesians. “The boat is a familiar place going to exciting, unfamiliar destinations,” Robba explains the name, which means “new world”. The 36-metre motor-sailor was designed by yacht maker Michael Kasten and architect Frank Hyde. Double-powered by an 829hp Yanmar diesel engine and sails, this seven-cabin superyacht has a range of 5,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 10 knots and is equipped with sophisticated safety and leisure features. Dunia Baru was initially constructed in Sangkurilang, neighbouring Kutai National Park in East Kalimantan. Robba said that good wood is hard to find in Bira because there aren’t old growth forests there. Dunia Baru uses ulin (Eusideroxylon zwageri), a slowgrowing evergreen native to Kalimantan whose tall trunks are among the heaviest and most durable woods in the world. “[Sangkurilang] is a tough and remote place. There was no electricity, so we had to have our own genset. I went there 30 times, braving pit holes and premans. It was a scary drive,” reminisced Robba. The boat was once seized on suspicion that it was built on illegal wood. Ulin is a commonly smuggled wood and Indonesia has banned its export. However, it is understood that any wood in the forest may be legally used as long as it is not exported. After a court case that stagnated over six months and had the builders detained, Robba bought back the boat for Rp.1 billion and another 120 cubic metres of wood from forfeiture.

Foreman Jamal, one of the remaining four original Aranite builders, declined to comment in detail on his tough days in Kalimantan. “Back then not many boats were being made, so I viewed [Dunia Baru] as an opportunity, even if I had to be in Kalimantan,” said the 32-year-old. “I had no problem being far away from home because I wasn’t married yet and I’d travelled before. Here I get to bond with my crewmates over drinks and late night chats.” Jamal, who has been in the trade since age 16, said he felt the difference between boat making at home and aboard Dunia Baru. “Vessels back home are smaller and used for carrying wood, so construction is to complete as soon as possible. In contrast, Dunia Baru is all about quality,” he said. “We take time and care in selecting the wood. We alter plywood dummies many times before making the real thing. We exercise strict quality control. But all this hard work results in a masterpiece.” Dunia Baru has been based in Benoa since 2009. Construction is due to complete in September, and a homecoming maiden voyage to Ara is scheduled in October. In December, Dunia Baru will be in Phuket to attend the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous. In 2014 Dunia Baru will also be available for charter, although its main purpose remains as the private family yacht for the Robbas to enjoy. “Dunia Baru will be my first and last,” said Robba, who claims that there isn’t enough wood in Indonesia to make another equivalent of the superyacht. “The completion of Dunia Baru will be a great time for my family and me.” 

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

Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

meet the expat by a n ge l a

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MEET

Alastair MacDonald

The British endurance athlete who nearly lost his life to pneumonia when running a race up Mount Fuji in Japan. By Kenneth Yeung Alastair, you have an extreme hobby. Tell us about your running. I’m an endurance and ultra athlete. Ultra running tends to be anything over 42 km, which is a standard marathon. The longest one I’ve done was a continuous race of 650km across the Sahara desert, which took me seven days to complete. That’s very impressive. When did you start running? I have always been a runner. I have a colleague in the industry whose name is Alex Harkess and when we were at Bali Coaltrans in 2005, it came up in a conversation that we both wanted to do endurance races, and that’s how it started. How did you end up calling Jakarta home? When I lived in London, I was travelling for seven months of the year as I worked for Coaltrans and McCloskey conferences, which both have annual conferences in Indonesia. Asia was always the natural growth area in the coal industry, and I always felt at home in Jakarta. How many races have you done altogether since 2005, including marathons and ultra marathons? 250km plus races I’ve done 12, 100km – 250km I think 15, and marathons of around 50kms I’ve completed 15 as well. Have you had any dangerous experiences on one of your endurance races? Yes, actually. I signed up for the Ultra Trail Mount Fuji, which is a 161km continuous race, running up and down the peaks of Mount Fuji and there are vertical drops where you have to climb up with ropes in the dark with a headlamp on. I ran 143km out of 161km and stopped because my chest was hurting so much while I was holding onto the rope on the vertical cliff. At the checkpoint they told me to see the doctor right away, and I was admitted into hospital. It turned out I had respiratory failure and pneumonia even before the race! I was in the hospital for ten days and then they moved me. “Where am I going now?” “You’re going to Intensive Care.” “Am I not in Intensive Care?” “No, you’ve been in the crash bed for ten days.” That’s the bed right next to the nurses’ station, so that they can see you and monitor you continuously. It turned out I had nearly died! Unbelievable. How did you not know you had pneumonia before the race started? Well, you see I was a smoker up until that race and I was trying to quit. I thought the respiratory problems I was experiencing were down to quitting smoking, but it turns out I had pneumonia. Since then I have quit smoking. If I can do 143km with pneumonia and respiratory failure, it should be a doddle to finish the race next year! Why do you love running so much? By doing a lot of training you can always eat what you want, and you tend to eat more healthily. In Bali I run down the beach, in Beijing or Venice or New York I run in parks or around all these amazing buildings and sites. For me, it’s a way of clearing the mind, when people can’t 12

contact you via Blackberry or email. I’ve seen people in New York running on their Blackberries, but I don’t do that! What would you say to someone who believes endurance racing is a dangerous sport? More people die going to work than doing the races I do. It is dangerous, but we prepare for it and we do regular medicals. I’m now 47 years old, so I will probably eventually go from running to hiking in the future, just so I can still be in the open air. How do you get your daily running fix in Jakarta? I run in the mornings between 6-7am. I live in Setiabudi and I run around the graveyard between Cassablanca and Taman Rasuna. There is also a stadium behind Aphrodite in the Epicentrum, which you can use for free. I use a face mask (buff ) to keep pollutants out, which you can buy at any outward bound shop. What’s your training regime like? I joined Gold’s Gym when I moved here and Hernawati Djohari, who does the Body Pump class, has become my personal trainer, meeting with me two times a week at Menteng Park, using a combination of TRX and boxing to strengthen my core muscles. She’s been fantastic and helps me to strengthen my legs, ankles and arms. I also do a class called Six Pack with Michael Ronald, which is basically half an hour of sit-ups, with weights and music. He’s got me so conditioned now, that if I hear a certain song in a taxi, I start to crunch my stomach muscles! Do you have any running tips for our readers? Don’t ever wear new shoes or a new t-shirt first before you race. Be careful when you cut tags off because sometimes their remnants will actually chafe you. Try and get rid of as much excess weight as possible, even by taking wrappings off of foods and sweets. It’s important to find the right shoe that suits you. Whoever invented Body Glide, which is a stick that you can smear over your nipples, under your arms, everywhere, is a genius. You can buy this stuff online, but never share anyone else’s Body Glide is all I can tell you! What’s coming up for you this year? I’ve got the Japan Ironman at the end of August, which is a 38km swim, 180km cycle and 42km run. This will probably be my first and last Ironman because it’s very difficult to train for this race in Jakarta. Then there will be the Jakarta Marathon and the Crazy Ultra Run in Singapore in September, which is very well organized, with options of 101, 78 or 43km. I heard you’re doing some charity work with your running now? For Jakarta Marathon, I’m raising money for Mama Sayang Orphanage. To me, running has always been a way of life, so I’m going to sponsor two children to run the Jakarta Marathon. You have to be 18 to run the full marathon, 17 to run a half one or above 12 to run a 10km. I’m going to sponsor them with proper running gear; running tops, shorts and socks and we’re hoping someone else will sponsor their trainers. I just want to get kids to run, even if it’s only for 10km.  If you're interested in sponsoring new trainers for the kids of Mama Sayang to run the Jakarta Marathon, please contact Alastair on alastair.macdonald@smgc.co.id Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

faces of jakarta by h u s h p e t e r se n

Husin the i c e m a n

ith Ramadhan in full swing you’d think that Husin’s business, selling ice to the 30 or more vendors and food stalls along Gang Perintis, behind Mega Kuningan, would have taken a hit. But the Holy Month, Husin explains with a smile, actually has little impact on the ice business. That sweltering summer heat keeps the ice market hot. Husin has been in the ice game so long that when asked when he got his start, his eyes focus, ebb and then flow up and to the right where he tries to recall the exact year he started before settling on, “A long time ago.” When the 45-year-old Madura native explains how he manages his day-to-day, the parable of the Mexican Fisherman comes to mind. It’s easy to question why Husin, who opens for business at 4.30am and is home by 2pm to meet his wife, doesn’t stay open later, sell more ice and make more money. But Husin seems content. Like the fisherman in the famous parable, he likes to head home early. He lives a full and busy life. A spot in the shade and a chance to chit-chat all day with good friends, laughing and joking. Husin doesn’t seem interested in introducing the idea of stress just for a bit more cash. Husin has it made in the side. He opens shop early, meeting a truck from Kebayoran before the sun comes up, and after unloading his ice, waits patiently while other smaller vendors come and lop off chucks of the cool reprise for anywhere between

Rp.20,000 and Rp.40,000. When the ice is gone, Husin hops on his bike and heads home. He usually grabs a shower and spends a few minutes in front of the TV before his wife gets home from the Padang stall. They couldn’t be happier. Meanwhile, the question on everyone’s mind, as they pass by Husin’s ice buried under tarps and blankets for nine hours a day, is how does the ice stay clean? With cars and motorbikes passing by the blocks all day long, the pollution and dirt must seep into the ice. Most people would never drink the ice that ends up in the glasses of tea and other drinks ordered at wartegs across the city. Fear of typhoid and other waterborne diseases leave most people convinced to stay far away from places that sell ice bought from vendors like Husin. But Husin promises that all of Jakarta can rest assured that his ice will do nothing to your digestive track, and won’t leave you retching and running for the bathroom if you happen to get a few cubes in your glass. In fact, when asked about typhoid and dysentery, Husin shook his head and pursed his lips. “This is a busy road,” he says peering down at a handheld mirror before calmly plucking off a chin hair with tweezers. “But the ice is well covered. We don’t have to worry about dirt or pollution. No one is going to get sick. If the ice ever gets dirty, we just take some water and wash it clean.” After all, dirt doesn’t make you sick. Just ask any fisherman. 

Hush Petersen Hush Petersen is currently on sabatical from the hero's journey. He loves sipping Budweisers, doing the crossword and judging people outside Ranch Market in Mega Kuningan. You should join him sometime.

Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

Grumpy Old Men by se b as t i e n l a u r e n t

Wedding Overdose

Everything is booming in this country such as property, business, airline companies, malls, cars, nasi goreng, bakso. Even the people are getting bigger, which is not good at all by the way. But, as the Grumpy French Man, there is something that I see growing really too much - the wedding ceremonies! I am on strike, no more weddings.

already had enough of those weddings in Europe since a long time ago. When I was 25, many of my friends got married. The two or three first weddings were, let say, “OK”. But then, this first wave of brave people started to divorce within five to 10 years. Logically, you would have thought that it would take time to see the second waves, regarding the first wave disaster, but I will tell you something, people never learn from other’s mistakes! So the second waves came when I was 30, 35, a bigger one as most of my divorced friends came with a new wife or a new husband with more kids again who were lost to explain to me who were their parents or step fathers or half sisters and brothers, not really sisters, not really brothers. Completely lost those poor kids. I remember one in particular, who was listening to the priest giving us a lecture and advice about the way we have to manage our relationships for the next 50 years! This is already crazy knowing that the priest will normally never experience any relationship! But anyway, I was looking around me and could see that no one, I repeat ya, really no one cared about this long and boring speech. All my female friends were just waiting the last two minutes of this mess (or mass) to be able to cry and say, “So sweet, so cute, so emotional”. Sorry, but I have never been touched to see a couple of friends from behind say, “I do”. Few will say that I have no heart, but it is a fact that I am

personally only happy when the show is coming to an end because it means that we will start drinking wine - and not the one from the priest - some really good wine until we collapse at 5am! But anyway, next to me I could see this boy with round glasses, extremely concentrated on the priest’s story. He was 10 years old and his name was Maxime. I asked this kid, “Who are you?” And he replied, “I am the step son of the half brother of Christophe.” I said, “Who is Christophe?” And he said, “I just told you, Christophe is the half brother of my step father!” What could I say? Then I asked him, “You seem to enjoy the speech of the priest, you were quiet and really focussed. I’m sure you were dreaming to get married, no?” The kid looked at me and said, “Are you crazy or what?” and he ran away. On this day I found my spiritual kid and I still know him, an extremely intelligent and brilliant young man. And married! I tell you, nobody learns, even Maxime! Now being in Indonesia for many years, I thought that I would be free of these wedding stories, but it is worse than ever! Here it’s bigger, longer, and more boring than in Europe and it happens every two weeks! In Europe we used to invite some good friends and family, but not the guy who sold you a pack of Marlboro two years ago! Here, YES. You sometimes meet people who don’t even know what they are doing there. It happened to me in east Java where I ended up in a massive wedding

without being invited just because a friend was going there and I had to follow! Here it’s giant and 200 people is a joke. 1,000 is a decent one and all has to be the best. People spend crazy money to marry their kids, ending up in debt. Some rich families book 200 bedrooms and import cakes from Paris (I saw it)! Many of them fly abroad to shoot photo sessions before the wedding.

music), and if they are really rich, then you can expect a symphonic orchestra from Europe or ballerina ballet from Russia! In another crazy wedding, I saw an American magician going from table to table performing magic tricks. It was really good, but I am still wondering how this guy ended up between Cilacap and Pacitan doing his job.

In the village, we have the ‘magic box’. You have to drop an envelope inside it with some cash. As a bule (foreigner), don’t even try to cheat ya - they will recognize your envelope and ruin your reputation if you put Rp.50,000 inside. And if you are the only bule, then you are deep in sh*t because the entire village will want a picture with you and there can be 400 in a village ceremony. Don’t even try to refuse.

But there is always something positive in Indonesia. One thing that you will never dare to do in Europe is to stay only 20 minutes at a wedding! And here nobody will complain about it as long as you go on stage to shoot a picture with the couple, the parents, the brothers, the sisters, the cousins, the grandma, the singers, the Pak RT, the local police and the event organizer who will use your picture on Facebook!

In the rich and important weddings, it’s more like in Europe actually - you sit at a table where your name is with some people around who will be able to communicate, or flirt, or match-make. They also need to show off a lot, which means having a few celebrities, or ex-celebrities, a Jakartan band (which does not guaranty good

Anyway, for the ones who were thinking to invite me to their wedding party, they will certainly change their minds. For the ones who are already married, sorry, I was there and it pained my ass. But the good thing about writing this story is that I won’t be invited to another wedding for the next 10 years and I won’t blame you. Thank you! 

SEBASTIEN LAURENT Sebastien is an antiques dealer. To rant and rave at him email: sebastienlaurent@hotmail.com

Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

light entertainment by eam o n n

sad l e r

Money for Nothing and Your Tips for Free

simply purchased a token, drove the car into the car wash and put the token in the slot next to the driver’s window. One day as we walked past we saw a confused woman get out of her car and look around trying to figure out how the new system worked. We helped her out and showed her where the token slot was and she gave us a small tip for our trouble. We saw an opportunity.

hen I was a kid in England, my favourite day of the year always seemed to take forever to arrive. No, it wasn’t my birthday or Christmas, it wasn’t Easter or the FA Cup Final, it was the last day of the school year before seven weeks of sun-soaked freedom and unsupervised juvenile bliss. The last day of school was always a half day as well, so by 2pm we were free and the feeling was fantastic. Both my parents worked full time, so on that very first afternoon of liberty I would set off with my friends in search of thrills and adventure without any rules other than, “Stay out of trouble and be home before dark”, which I interpreted as, “Don’t get caught doing whatever it is you do and make sure you sleep in the house.” During one of those long hot summers when we were about 14, my friend John and I noticed that the local petrol station had upgraded its mechanical car wash from manual to fully automatic. Previously an operator behind a screen was required to pull the necessary levers and press the right buttons to manipulate the brushes, but now the driver

The inside of the car wash was not visible from the petrol station, so one of us acted as ‘Safety Officer’ (or ‘S. O.’ complete with reflective jacket) and positioned himself next to the token slot and the other positioned himself behind the screen in front of the old manual controls to act as ‘Wash Technician’ (or ‘W. T.’). The S. O. would greet the drivers with a salute and an outstretched hand as they pulled up to the slot and they would automatically hand him the token. He would then introduce himself as the Safety Officer and ask “Sir” or “Madam” to please stand-by while he inspected the car for “loose fittings”, and then to wait for the “all clear” from him before driving away after the brushes stopped. They always agreed. The S.O. would then walk slowly round the car doing a very careful “safety inspection”, including checking mirrors were not loose and retracting the antenna on the driver’s behalf if necessary. He would then go back to the driver’s window, tell the driver the car was “now safe” and remind him or her not to move until he gave the all clear. The S. O. would then shout, “All clear for start-up”, as loud as he could to the W.

T. before inserting the token in the slot and retiring to a safe distance. Of course everything from then on was completely automatic, but the W. T. would make a big show of moving the redundant levers around and pressing the disconnected buttons while the S. O. very visibly kept a careful eye on the process. When the machine finished, the S. O. would tap on the driver’s window and wait for him to open it. He would then tell the driver that the process was complete, everything was satisfactory and no damage had been done to the car. The secret was to smile and stop talking at this precise moment. The drivers would then invariably do one of two things; they would either reach into their pocket and offer a tip (which was always reluctantly accepted of course) or they would ask if it was safe to drive away. I am pleased to say that more than half of the drivers gave a tip and we made a lot of money that summer. In fact it was so lucrative we went back every weekend (the busiest time for a car wash) for a few weeks after we went back to school. Then some disgruntled return customers started asking the owner to explain why there was no safety officer on duty on weekdays. No what?  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

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by Kenneth Yeung

t’s that time of year again, when beggars converge on Jakarta to make money during the fasting month of Ramadhan. Before going any further, I should emphasize that charity is fantastic, provided it is not directed toward scammers exploiting religious goodwill for financial gain.

Religious thinking goes that if you want to score points with God and increase your chances of getting into heaven, then you should give money to the needy, especially during Ramadhan. The Indonesian Ulemas Association has issued a fatwa against begging, but it is largely ignored. Hence there are thousands of people, mostly from west Java, flooding into the national capital to solicit for alms. Some have made their own way here, while others are assisted by criminal syndicates that take half of their earnings. Indonesia has not reached the stage of India, where there have long been reports of children having limbs amputated to make them more successful beggars. Instead, Jakarta has a brisk business in the rental of babies for Rp.50,000 a day. Obviously, not every woman holding a baby and seeking alms is part of the so-called begging mafia. But if you pass by certain streets each day, you can start to recognise the same women using different infants. A good beggar can collect from Rp.70,000 to Rp.200,000 a day. That beats working for minimum wage, which in west Java is only Rp.850,000 a month. One of the prime begging locations is outside Istiqlal Mosque. Also popular are traffic lights at major intersections.

she was “busy” because it was 6pm and many commuters were passing by, so I should return later to buy her dinner. Some beggars are school students, keen to get spending money for the post-fasting holiday period of Lebaran. Others are saving money for anything from school fees to down-payments on a motorbike or even a house. It’s disconcerting to be asked for money by overweight people. Begging and giving money to beggars in Jakarta are banned under a 2007 bylaw that carries maximum penalties of 60 days in jail and a Rp.20 million fine. Authorities conduct regular raids against panhandlers. In the past, child beggars were at risk of being beaten and imprisoned in a grim rehabilitation centre for the homeless. Those apprehended could pay Rp.50,000 for an instant escape, while those incarcerated said much more had to be paid for release. Jakarta’s new administration has adopted a gentler approach. Governor Joko Widodo has ordered public order officials to continue raids but to stop using violence. Deputy Governor Basuki Purnama has announced a crackdown on gangs exploiting children and babies, and plans to provide vocational training to older street kids. Beggars at Harmoni in central Jakarta say there have been several raids this month, but officials let everyone off with a warning to stop begging. In west Jakarta, officials expect raids to nab up to 100 beggars a day. In south Jakarta, public order officials are monitoring key intersections and have published a pamphlet advising people to ignore beggars.

Many freelance beggars live in the simplest rented accommodation alongside riverbanks and railway lines. If they fail to pay off gangsters and law enforcement officers, they may risk expulsion from lucrative areas. Organised beggars are trucked out of the city at night to sleep in warehouses in Bogor and Tangerang.

Charity should not be for just one month of the year. There are reputable local charities that help orphans or street kids, or those that provide the needy with vocational skills and capital to start small businesses. You could also discretely give money to a scavenger who earns less than a beggar.

Begging is a profession, make no mistake. They are selling penance to people purchasing peace of mind. On the pedestrian overpass near my apartment is a young woman, who sits there from morning till night, with her hand outstretched. Sometimes she has white mud splattered on her leg for effect. “Give me money for food,” she asks. Last week I offered her a meal at a nearby food stall. She declined, explaining

Theoretically, the government should provide social security, but a social safety net won’t discourage beggars if people keep giving. Islamic charities administer zakat (tithes – a percentage of one’s income) and sedekah (alms: often food, clothing and cash). If you do engage in philanthropy, will you feel any less heartless if you ignore those miserable children tapping on your car window? 

Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

RAMADHAN PROMOTIONS

Buka Puasa With Family, Friends and Associates at The Papilion. 11 July until 10 August @ Jl. Kemang Raya Celebrate Lebaran with our selection of Gourmet cakes & Hampers. Enjoy Ramadhan buffet special at Rooftop at The Papilion from 5.30pm to 10.00pm at only IDR 250.000++ For reservations and corporate bookings please call +62813994 42049 or email: setyorini@ thepapilion.co.id Location: Jl. Kemang Raya No. 45AA, Jakarta 12730 Website: www.facebook.com/ ThePapilion

Feast of Ramadhan @ L’Avant Le Grandeur Jakarta. 10 July until 11 August 2013 @ Jl. Mangga Dua Raya Breakfasting buffet IDR 190.000nett/person including tajil. For every five people dining, get one buffet for free and stand a chance to win fabulous prizes! - Club room voucher at Le Grandeur Mangga Dua hotel - Club room voucher at Le Grandeur Balikpapan hotel - Fitness centre and swimming pool voucher - Buffet lunch or dinner vouchers - One pitcher of soft drink or ice lemon tea vouchers - Delicatessen vouchers - Elegant umbrellas Info: +6221 612 8811 Location: Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Jakarta 10730 Email: resvmgd@ legrandeurhotels.com. www. legrandeurhotels.com 18

Ramadan Kareem at grandkemang Jakarta. 9 July until 12 August 2013 @ Jl. Kemang Raya Celebrate Ramadan at grandkemang Hotel and avail of our special “Ramadan Room Package”. Guests can enjoy staying at Deluxe Room for only IDR 850.000,-nett/night inclusive of “Sahur”/Breakfast for 2 persons at Sperta, complimentary Ta’jil for 2 persons and In-room welcome fruit. The promo period is from 9th July – 4th August 2013. For any further information and reservation, please feel free to contact us at SPARCA lounge and SPERTA all day dining room at +21 7194121 ext. 8011 & 8012 or email: info@gk.mesahotelsandresorts.com Location: Jl. Kemang Raya 2H, Kebayoran baru - Jakarta 12730 Website: www. mesahotelsandresorts.com

family events

FAMILY FUN DAY at Tutor Time Pluit. 20 July 2013 We invite you to experience our new building. The Tutor Time’s Lifesmart games, goodies and potluck party will keep you and your loved ones busy and 100% guaranteed you’ll have so much fun! See you there.. For more info call: +62216692513 Location: Jl. Pluit Permai Timur Blok H No.16, Jakarta Website: http://www.tutortime.co.id

Parenting Seminar on Early Stimulation using Glenn Doman’s Method. 27 July 2013 To achieve the precision of the mature brain, stimulation in the form of movement and sensory experiences during the early developing years is necessary. The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but

the first one, the period from birth to the age of six. How important is early stimulation for your children? Get the Answer From Us. Come and Reserve Your Seat NOW! “Parenting Seminar” on Early Stimulation using Glenn Doman’s Method http://www.flickr.com/ photos/97477836@N08/ Speaker by: Irene F. Mongkar Day/Date: Saturday/ 27 July 2013 Time: 09.30am - 11.00am Location: GymnAdemics Indonesia Rukan Eksklusif Blok G no. 31. North Jakarta, Bukit Golf Mediterania (Opposite of Water BooM Pantai Indah Kapuk) Phone: 021-55966292/3 Contact: Inge Fee: IDR 50.000 (Free for the first 10 registered) Visit our Facebook and like us. You will get 50% discount for joining Fee. www.facebook.com/GymnAdemicsPIK E: gymnademicspik@gmail.com

BUSINESS NETWORKING

together with a 2.5 hour free flow of wine, beer, soft drinks, and juices. BOOK NOW! events@britcham.or.id Location: TBA on RSVP Email: events@britchams.or.id Website: http://www.britcham.or.id

EKONID - Summer Party 2013. 30 July 2013 Celebrate in a sophisticated, tropical chic venue to see, on our Summer Party 2013. EKONID Summer Party is one of our special events and great opportunity to expose your brand to all of our Indonesian and German members and friends. Registration & Price Members Fee: IDR 250.000 Non-Members Fee: IDR 350.000 RSVP no later than midday July 29, 2013 Email info@ekonid.or.id / Fax: +6221 315 5276 Location: TBA on RSVP Website: www.ekonid.or.id

music concert

International Conference Oil, Gas, LNG Jakarta Summit. 29 August 2013 @ Ritz Carlton Hotel – Mega Kuningan Conference will be attended by 200+ attendees from some country. Delegates Pass Expat US $ 1,000 | Indonesian IDR 5.000.000 Focused Track: * Project construction * Maintenance & Operation * National & International Trading * Investment & Government Policy Conference Schedule 08.00 - 09.00 Registration Conference 09.00 - 22.00 Info & RSVP: Contact: +62818152767, +62818271777, +6281511152767 Email: pipi@cbn.net.id | Raswari@yahoo.com | enot@ suarapembaharuan.com Website: www.pipi.or.id

BRITCHAM: Business & Social Gathering. 25 July 2013 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. Do your colleagues and friends a favour and bring them along to take full advantage of this month’s Members’ Business & Social Gathering. These Business & Social Gatherings drive intra-membership business! Member contribution: IDR 220.000 (walk in: IDR 250.000) Non-member contribution: IDR 400.000. Light snacks will be served throughout the evening

Metallica Asia Tour 2013 @ Jakarta. 25 August 2013 @ Gelora Bung Karno Proudly presented by Blackrock Entertainment Indonesia, this century’s most anticipated metal concert is finally coming to Jakarta. Consisting of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo, Metallica are regarded as one of the biggest and most influential metal act of this century. Formed in the early 80s, the quartet metal has released nine studio albums, four live albums, five extended plays, 25 music videos, and 37 singles. The band has won nine Grammy Awards and has had five consecutive albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200. Metallica Asia Tour 2013 will be held in Jakarta at Gelora Bung Karno, on August 25th 2013. With a stadium capacity, this concert will be the biggest in South East Asia. Please call for more info Website: www.blackboxtix.com

Electric Pet Shop Boys Live In Jakarta. 17 August 2013 Festival: IDR 1.000.000 One of the world’s best-selling music artists, Pet Shop Boys

have sold over 100 million records worldwide, and are listed as the most successful duo in UK music history by The Guinness Book of Records. Pet Shop Boys recorded ‘Elysium’ in early 2012 in Los Angeles, the first time they have recorded an album in America. ‘Elysium’ features twelve new songs which display a warm, deep electronic sound, and includes orchestral arrangements by Joachim Horsley, Andrew Dawson and Ben Leathers. Location: SKENOO EXHIBITION HALL – GANDARIA CITY Website: http://myticket.co.id/

All Time Low and A Rocket To The Moon. 23 July 2013 @ 8 PM. Swimming Pool Area, Senayan Jakarta. Promoter: JAVA Musikindo Ticket: Red Zone Regular: IDR 550.000 Yellow Zone Regular: IDR 450.000 http://rajakarcis. com/2013/06/07/all-time-lowand-rocket-to-the-moon/

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live in Jakarta. 27 August 2013 @ Plaza Selatan Senayan Jakarta Ticket Presale: IDR 250.000 Website: http://www. rajakarcis.com

art & exhibitions

INDOMEDICA EXPO 2013. 26 August until 29 August 2013 @ JIExpo - Kemayoran The 6th International Exhibition on Medical, Pharmaceutical Product Dental & Hospital Equipments, Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Health Care, Supplies & Services. FEATURING: • Pharmaceutical Products • Medicine / Herbal Medicine • Medical Equipment • Medical Home Healthcare • Medical Disposables • Electronic Medical Equipment • Hospital Medical Equipment

• Sports Relative • Rehabilitation Equipment • Miscellaneous Medical Items • Chemicals Relative • Materials for Medical Equipment • Hardware Relative • Bicycles Relative • Furniture Relative • Handtools Relative • Motorcycles Relative • Technologies • Dental Equipment & Instruments • Dental Materials & Medicaments • Dental State-of-the-art • Dental Furniture • Equipment for Infection Control • X-ray Equipment & Materials • Plastic Surgery • Implantation Products • Oral Hygiene • Physical Fitness Equipment Website: www. indomedicaexpo.com

Bazaar Art Jakarta 2013 & Casa by Bravacasa. 18 July until 21 July 2013 @ The Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place The Biggest art fair in Indonesia is back! For more information Please call: Sari 0856 7892652 | 021 3983 2381 Ext. 159 Location: The Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place Jakarta, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 52-53 Lt. G No. 51b, Jakarta Website: www.artjakarta. com/baj2013/

Paintings on Sale at Pullman Jakarta Central Park. 1 July until 31 August 2013 @ Podomoro City Pullman Jakarta Central Park is having “Paintings on Sale.” Nineteen works adopting the theme “Jakarta Going Vertical” are up for 50% off the original price. Occupying the foyer of L floor at the hotel, the paintings unveil the extraordinary works of the talented young artist from Yogyakarta who are inspired by Jakarta’s urbanization and its impacts on society. Sale runs till the end of August 2013 and price starts from IDR 1.330.000. For more information and bookings, please contact Arditiya Chandra Putra 021-29 20 00 88 ext. 1202 or email h7536-co@accor.com. Location: Podomoro City Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 28 Jakarta 11470 - Indonesia www.pullmanjakartacentralpark.com

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automotives

service history, excellent condition, insured until November 2013, no smokers or pets inside, ABS and airbags, call Michael 0811 989 1450 or email janethorpe@hotmail.co.uk

Property 2009 Mazda 6 2.5L - 11,900km expat driven. Power leather seats, power sunroof & windows, tiptronic transmission (dual manual and automatic), keyless entry & start, bose sound system, dual exhaust. Very nice car in nice condition. No mechanical issues. Expat driven and only 11,900 km. Asking 280 mill. Contact Donna 0818 772 577 or dpirone@mac.com

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 and 08170093366 e-mail: nantha_realtor@yahoo.com

I have a apartment for rent in Kalibata City 450 dollars per month, you can contact me at henkmobiles2@ gmail.com its not commercial, rented by owner brand new apartment.

Cleaning out the extras for the move. -1962 Vespa Super. Rp 22 mill.Valued at Rp 28 mill. Runs perfectly. New brakes, tires. Samsung Galaxy Android Tablet 10 inch.Only used 3 times!! Rp 2.5mill. Various tables and chairs also for sale. Email dpirone@mac.com for a full list with photos or viewing in Kemang. 2004 Toyota Kijang LGX for Sale (Silver): $7,000. Automatic Transmission, ≈99.6K Km, Window Tint, A/C with Double Rear Blower, Rear Wiper, 6 Speaker Stereo with CD Changer, Seats up to 8 people. This car is in excellent condition and has been meticulously cared for by our driver, who ensured all scheduled maintenance was completed promptly. This is the perfect commuter/family car for Jakarta and we have been very happy with it. $7,000 USD, available July 30. (Contact Jo Villemarette 0812-1034711; VillemaretteJG@state.gov) Toyota Kijang G 2.0, greymica colour, tinted windows, new in October 2011, 11 000km, CD plates, full-

1BR - New Modern Minimalist Aptm, for Executive who works around Thamrin •38sqm, Pool View •@Jakarta Residence-Thamrin City •Fully Furnished, completed with Home Appliances •Min 2years •USD.1,200/month •Contact: susanti.gozali@yahoo.com • Survey: by appointment (Sat/Sun visit)

Modern single story house, 4 years old, 450 m2 on 780m2, Ciganjur,

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20 minutes from CITOS. Marble and hardwood flooring; kitchen by Metric of Germany; 4 en-suite bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, quality bath/shower fixtures; 11m x 5m pool and terrace; Call Owner on 08111 660180

Discover Villa Gamrang. Experience our hospitality and the complete privacy of your own beach house. Villa Gamrang (Cisolok beach, 4 hours’ drive from Jakarta) is designed to offer guests a wonderful and luxurious holiday with beautiful and natural surroundings. Stylish interior, several outdoor terrace’s, sea view, spacious garden, swimming pool, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, complete kitchen, cable television, internet (WiFi). Idyllic place for couples or one or two families. Staff and in house catering available. Attractive prices starting from IDR 1,200,000 per night. Most of our guests visit us again. Reservations. www.villa-gamrang.nl or just mail us villagamrang@gmail.com For rent or sale expatriate standard home 10 minutes from Trakindo fully furnished, 4 large bdr, 3 btr,

fully equipped kitchen, swimming pool, beautiful garden and genset. Available in July (USD 3,500). More info: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=CWcruA-2miU or contact Ola 0816 757175

Sale: Excellent freehold land 2100 m2 on main road to Tanah Lot, right next to Pan Pacific Bali Nirwana Golf resort, 400m walk to beach. Perfectly strategic for commercial and/or exclusive private villas overlooking golf course. Call 0816903290

Big and Nice House available for rent in Tanjung Mas Raya Estate. Land size 700 sqm, 2 storey building 570 sqm, 5 Bedrooms with attached bathrooms, 2 large Living rooms, 1 Guest room with Foyer, Dining room, dry&wet kitchen, Library room. Large terrace and swimming pool in backyard. Service area: 2 maid rooms, 1 driver room and 1 storage. Garage to accommodate 2 cars, carports for 4 cars, big nice garden in the front. Electricity PLN 10,600 VA, 2 telephone lines. Excellent condition, Unfurnished. Rent: USD. 2,500.00 per month. Inquiry: Agus Djuarta ~ Padua Property Agency +62 818 131152

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Sale: Rare piece of fabulous beachfront land 2345 m2 in Soka - Bali, very popular surfing beach. Direct access, two level land with stunning ocean view from upper level. Ideal for private villas. Ready to build. Call 0816903290

Looking for gallery staff for a gallery in Kemang. The ideal candidate will speak English proficiently, enjoy meeting people and have an interest in the arts. No experience necessary, so long as the candidate is willing to learn. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word. Warm smile is a must! Please send CVs to liniverawaty@gmail. com or call (021) 7190087 for further information. Local only.

PT Koleksi Klasik is looking for a professional to join our dynamic team as a Sales Executive. The position requires fluency in English oral & written, competent administrative skills as well as a basic understanding of the sales process, be proactive, outgoing, and friendly. Please send CVs to info@jakartaexpat.biz along with job references. The right candidate will receive an attractive package.

Aspiring Golf writers: Golf Indonesia is a new free monthly Golf magazine, promoting the wonders of Golf all over the archipelago. We are looking for contributors who are passionate and avid golfers who would like to write for our magazine; whether it be course reviews, golfing stories, golf holidays, even current and past affairs in the world of professional golf. Please email a sample of your work to: simon@golfindonesia.biz, Simon – editor of Golf Indonesia. DM Trainers/ Faculty - Creative Neurons, Singapore is looking for Part Time / Full Time trainers / faculties in Digital Marketing. Candidates with prior experience in 19

Private Tennis Lessons. Tennis lessons available for all ages and abilities! If you are wanting to improve your game or take it up as a new sport, why not give it a go! Qualified tennis coach with Level 1 Portuguese Tennis Federation and ATPCA Level 2, with fifteen years of experience. Tennis is a fabulous all body work out along with being very a social sport, young or old, lets go! More info: jasminjones@gmail.com

Scan your books to read them on the go!!! PT. MegaEnviron is specialized in scanning books even without removing the book bindings (nondestructive scan). Other services include scanning documents, photographs, films, and slides, data entry, managing documents and database. Contact: Charoen Sanpawa, Mobile: 0811-930-3744, Office: 021-6326667. E-mail:charoen@megaenviron.com. www.MegaEnviron.com

others For sale a some painting for interior by former gallery (hired all) specifically for home interiors, offices, buildings. And there is a Collection of old paintings of works of Hendra Gunawan, basuki abdullah and Affandi, price: negotiable. Seriously Contact : 085880520009

training digital marketing will be preferred. To apply send a copy of your CV to hr@creativeneurons.sg with subject as DM Trainer and Number of years of experience. Looking for an English teacher. We are looking for a woman English teacher for my little twin girls. please contact me by e-mail: franscanan@gmail.com Urgently need a driver! I live in Kebayoran area and I need a trustworthy driver with a good reference. If anybody can refer me to an honest and hardworking driver please don't hesitate to email me at: csumendap@yahoo.com

is excellent. My kids always comment what an awesome cook she is. Her English skills are good and easy to communicate with. She is very punctual, honest, and hardworking. Please contact me on kayaker9@gmail.com or call her directly at 081388049115 if you are interested in interviewing her. You won't regret it! Hi, i am Sisca, Indonesian female is seeking challenge job as secretary /PA/admin officer. Bachelor degree in management. Currently working as customer service officer in int'l airline company. Mature, loyal, honest, and fast learner are few characters i can offer. Cv required? Email to tta_syaras@yahoo.com or t.syaras@gmail.com

Boy's bed with mattress - race car design - PRICE 2 million (can be dismantled). Girl's castle bed - PRICE 1 million (can be dismantled) Cane sofa set - 3 seater, 2 single seaters, 2 seater with 2 coffee tables and matching glass cabinet - PRICE 5million (can be sold separately too). Rattan shelf cabinet - PRICE 500,000. Kid's cycle. Flooze ball table - PRICE 1 million. In-

terested buyers please contact me on mobile 081316795197 or via email Think you do not have time to go to the gym to do Zumba Fitness? Let do Zumba Fitness together in your home or after work, call 5 friends, I bring the best music and the easy to follow's choreographies and the party starts to burn calories. Areas: Pondok indahKemang-Cilandak-Cipete-Lebak Bulus, Choose the day and time to start in august. reserve your day soon!!!! some days already booked!!! yeahhhh. 1h + 1 to 5 friends rp 250,000. 50,000 rp each additional friend. For more info sms +8119402182

BRAND NEW. STILL IN THE BOX. 3,5 millions only. (bought 3,8m). Front loading - 7kg - 1200 tr/mn - 95°C Baby security… Want to know more about WF0702NCE: http://www. samsung.com/id/consumer/homeappliances/washing-machine/frontload/WF0702NCE/XSE. INTERESTED? isabelle.leboncoin@laposte.net Nikon Lens AF-S 18-55mm f/3.55.6G DX VR. AF-S 18-55mm f/3.55.6G DX VR. Brand new. Just used for 1 month only. Call/SMS/Whatsapp: 08119403176

Bahasa Indonesia class in August 2013 at the American Club. Private also available for Bahasa/English/ Mandarin. Qualified teacher & excellent material 021-68888246 or 081385590009 www.sibschool.com Private Spanish Lessons. Learn Spanish at your place with an experienced Spanish tutor from Spain. Most of my students come from International Schools (JIS and BIS). Please call me (Raúl) 0821 10502 786. Email: unascartas@yahoo.com

looking for work I am Indonesian. Help you to company around Jakarta or come to your house to teach Bahasa. Please contact via email yohanesrajong@yahoo.co.id. mobile 081380030932. I'm an MD and clinical hypnotherapist and currently looking for a spa / rejuvenation outlet to collaborate as hypnosis could be a great additional value to the spa. Also,a hypnosis session could be tiring, so relaxation is required. Contact me at georgina.mrt@gmail.com, or 0811843541. MAID/COOK AVAILABLE – AUGUST 11. Martina has been our maid and cook for the past 1 ½ years and now that we are leaving she is looking for a new position. She has also been watching my 8 year old son this past summer and doing a great job as well taking him to pool. She has over 10 years experience with housekeeping, cleaning and cooking. She knows how to prepare Indonesian, American and Italian dishes and her cooking 20

DRIVER available immediately with experience working for foreigners. Very reliable, dependable with excellent driving abilities and knowledge of the city. Excellent referencesPlease call Pak Ikbal direct 081806418700

services Come explore Jogjakarta’s hidden caves, stunning coastline, mystic volcanoes, cascading rivers, and ancient temples this weekend with joeindo.com. We provide western service and quality.. caving, cave-tubing, white-water rafting, trekking, mountain-biking excursions and more. Visit us at www.joeindo.com Need someone to teach u to learn bahasa ? or your kids need a tutor for math n bahasa ? or maybe you need a therapist to massage you after one day full with activities.pls feel free to call us 081218194669 / 085697692508 email constantponggawa@ymail.com

Translator, Interpreter & Bahasa Indonesia Lesson. Translation of documents & interpreter services (Bahasa Indonesia to English and vice versa). Bahasa Indonesia lesson also available. Please contact: Emily 0811978538 & 021-32975626. For details, visit: http://emilylanguageservices.wordpress.com

Medical evacuation health & life insurance. Let us diagnose your needs. Contact Paul Beale, mobile: +62 816 137 0663, office: 021-5220990 E: paulbeale@gms-financial.com Bahasa Indonesia lesson for expats at your house or office,given by experienced instructor.Letter of recommendation available. Please call pa Chairuman 0812 1037 466 or email: chairuman2013@yahoo.co.id.

Jakarta Expat · 17 July - 30 July 2013

Men’s John Hardy Necklace. 2011 Men’s John Hardy hand sculpted Silver Necklace w/ Leather Cord w/ Silver clasp/chain. Bought in Bahamas for $800US, now just 2 Juta! leftygolfpro@live.com

For sale Watch panerai pam 359 “0” series with box , 100% brand new pls contact 0811 910 555. Email: lannysoen@gmail.com

MY ACCOUNT OF THE HAJJ: The Pilgrimage of a White AngloSaxon Australian to Mecca and Medina - Nicholas Hughes. Rare are works that provide explanations of Islam in a manner to which westerners can easily relate. The beauty of this book is that an Australian farm boy, imbued in Christian principles and a lifetime of exposure to religions and cultures in Asia and the Arab world, can convey, in a straight forward manner, Islamic beliefs and practices that many may consider foreign.Nick performed the Hajj with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs contingent. He explains the rites of the Hajj through the cultural lens of a White-Anglo Saxon BUY THE BOOK: email: nhbhughes@gmail.com RP 100,000

in excellent condition. Price is 4.5 juta Rupiah. Call Bob at 0816864315

For sale: Sandstone Cambodia Buddha. Excellent Condition. Originally Cost 10,000,000 IDR. Now 5,000,000 IDR. lynn_watkins@bis.or.id

Get the latest most beautiful O.P.I nail lacquer for your hands and feet this summer at 1/2 the retail price. SMS: 087883792183 Treadmill, electric with fully programmable console and safety switch. Brand new belt, adjustable inclination and can be stored in standing position. Used, but

LG LCD TV 42 inch + Wall Bracket Model 2009 42LF20FR. Remote Control. Price: 4,300,000 info: lynn_watkins@bis.or.id

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