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he 17th of August celebrations are upon us. Thousands of bendera merah putih (Indonesia’s red and white flag) hang proudly above every building and the streets of Sudirman and Thamrin are lit up with beautiful lights, making it feel like Christmas. For anyone who has yet to experience the festivities, I highly recommend you get stuck in. Celebrations you’re likely to encounter include giant krupuk (shrimp crackers) eating contests, bicycle decorating, three-legged races, balap karung (sack races), just to name a few. I did them all when I was a child, stuffing my face with giant krupuks and toppling over, face first, into pools of mud during the balap karung. The most popular game, however, which I have yet to partake in, is the Panjat Pinang. Areca palm trunks are erected in public areas and are well greased with a mixture of clay and oil and on the top hang various prizes like bicycles and TVs. The aim of the game? To make it to the top and claim one of the dangling prizes! The clambering up of slippery, muddy kids and grownups alike, struggling to reach the goal whilst treading on each other, is
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MRT a Reality? Monorailing Indonesia
By Jack Lato
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akarta had a plan to build a monorail and abandoned it due to legal and financial difficulties. The pillars were left standing as a testament to big ideas, with little thinking ahead. But, in the near future, moss-covered concrete pillars at the left and right side of various streets in Jakarta will bother you no more. Jakarta’s government is now exposing us to a new dream; building on those pillars and making them part of the long awaited monorail or MRT system. Instead of getting irritated by those looming pillars overshadowing your struggle to inch your way forward in traffic, you will then relax and enjoy Jakarta from above, in an airconditioned train carriage that zip through the concrete jungle like a well trained monkey. Monorailing Indonesia, a New Trend? The planning promises us more. Jakarta is not the only city to get monorailed. Some other cities simultaneously expressed their future plans; Tangerang Selatan, Bandung and even Makassar in South Celebes and Borneo have plans for monorails. The Jakarta City administration told the press at the end of last month that the project will run in two phases and cost Rp. 15 billion ($ 1,6 billion). The first phase, which would start later this year, will be completed by 2016. The second phase completed by 2018. The city administration is waiting for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to approve the basic engineering design of the MRT. JICA has agreed to finance 85 percent of the MRT through a $1.3 billion loan. The remainder will be covered by the central government and the Jakarta Administration. The MRT construction is said to create more than 48,000 new jobs. “Our assessment shows that during the construction stage alone we might hire more than 48,000 workers,” PT MRT spokesman, Manpalagupta Sitorus told the press. Developing Jakarta is has a great effect on its buffer cities; Tangerang Selatan and Bandung. The new project should be an
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integrated system of transportation across cities. Several days ago, city government officials mentioned some interested company names, including foreign companies that are on their hand. Getting the Green Light from China Getting the green light from China, Bandung plans to build both a mass rapid transit (MRT) and a light rail transit (LRT). Some forecasts show that the project is cheaper than a subway and would cost some Rp 1,2 trillion ($ 1, 35 billion). Prof. Zhang Ding Xian, a MRT and LRT expert of Tongji University, China said, the Chinese government has now $ 800 million ready of the loan for the Bandung municipality. Meanwhile, by appointing the Kalla Group as the main producer, Makassar in the South of Celebes determines to have an MRT in 2014. “God willing, if all stages run smooth, the monorail will operate in Makasar in 2014,” Makasar major, Ilham Arief Sirajuddin told the press after detailing his idea on the Makassar monorail developments last Thurday, July 21. The Kalla Group is a Makassar based conglomerate once presided by Muhammad Jusup Kalla, Indonesia’s former vice president. Ilham believes the monorail possibly would be the best solution in overcoming traffic jams and congestion in big cities like Makassar. “Besides cheap, monorails are a very efficient system. Some developed countries like Japan and several European countries also use it,” Ilham said. City Design based on Economic Development Building mass transportation is now critical to Jakarta since it relates to a city design based on the idea of economic development. A 2004 JICA study shows over 1,000 vehicles get onto the streets of Jakarta every day. They contribute to 80 percent of the air pollution. The traffic situation costs Jakarta and its inhabitants a lot. In 2005, the Pelangi Foundation cited the city loses at least Rp 12,8 trilion or almost $ 1,5 billion a year on time spended standing in traffic, fuel and people’s health spendings. •
Born on November 5, 1960 in Ende, Central Flores, Jack Lato studied Philosophy and Theology at Widya Sasana School of Philosophy and Theology, in Malang, East Java. He has been actively involved in creative writing since 1983, joined Surya the second biggest newspaper in East Java, worked as an editor at Pos Kupang, Berita Yuda and now for the website Latitudes.nu.
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History Revealed
By: Ed Caffin
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n August 17, 1945 Indonesia declared independence from the Netherlands. A 350-year-long Dutch rule in the Indonesian archipelago had come to an end. From that day onward, the people would choose their own destiny. For decades, the Dutch government considered Indonesia an independent state from the year 1949. Only in 2005 did the former coloniser recognise that Indonesia had truly become independent four years earlier.
Indonesia 1945/1949 The Netherlands had always considered Indonesia to have become independent on December 29th1949. On that date Queen Wilhelmina had formally handed over sovereignty to Indonesia. It had taken a long time before the Dutch could let go of what they considered to be their territory and acknowledge Indonesia’s sovereignty. Now, NederlandsIndië (the Dutch East Indies), was forever history. More than four years of violence had passed since the Proklamasi, the declaration of independence by Sukarno and Hatta in 1945.
Indonesia’s Declaration of Independence Long before the Republic of Indonesia was proclaimed, a ‘national awakening’ had reached most parts of the colony. It wasn’t until 1942, however, that Indonesian independence seemed feasible. With the Japanese invasion of the Dutch East Indies in 1942, World War II had now also reached the Dutch colony. Within days Dutch rule was removed. For the first time in their striving for independence, nationalists saw a serious opportunity. When Japan capitulated three years later, following the devastating atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the time had finally come. Two days later, nationalist leaders Sukarno and Hatta proclaimed independence in Jakarta.
“Better to the hell than to be colonized again” With the proclamation, the Indonesian independence struggle had reached a point of no return. This could probably not have been better expressed than in a phrase written on a city train in Jakarta that day: Better to the hell than to be colonized again. Within a matter of months young Indonesian nationalists (pemudas) were controlling large parts of Java and other islands. A republican government, headed by President Sukarno, governed from Jakarta.
Colonial war, the Dutch return As it turned out, it would take much more time, and cost many lives, before Indonesia was free. By the end of 1945, the Dutch came back to “restore order” in what they still considered to be their colony. Weakened by World War in Europe, it took them months to build up a significant military
force. Although never described as such in (Dutch) history books, what followed was nothing less than a colonial war. The Indonesian military and many militias, mainly active in rural areas, were very determined: the revolution would prevail. In 1947 and 1948, the Dutch launched two large-scale military operations. “Indonesian resistance” however would not be defeated. Under pressure of the international community, the Netherlands finally accepted its defeat in 1949. In total, almost 6,000 Dutch troops, 100,000 Indonesian fighters, and an estimated 25,000 to 100,000 civilians were killed.
A case of history Although Indonesian independence had to be won by years of struggle, it had already been declared in 1945. When Ben
Bot attended Independence Day celebrations in Indonesia in 2005, he became the first Dutch official to acknowledge this. In an official speech he stated that the Dutch government “morally and politically” accepted Indonesia becoming independent on August 17, 1945. Moreover, the military
violence between 1945 and 1949 had put the country “at the wrong side of history”. History, after all, is mostly written by the victors. •
ED Caffin
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Ed studied psychology and specialised in professional communication, education and training. He traveled throughout Asia and worked at projects in Indonesia. Currently, he teaches psychology at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam. For Latitudes he writes about Indonesia, politics, culture and travel.
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History Revealed
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n 1602 eight early British expats were dropped off in what is now known as Banten Lama by the first voyage of the East India Company. They were told to make money and promised that yes, someone would return soon to pick them up. By the time the second voyage called into the harbor, at that time the busiest in South East Asia, only two survived. Six had died while one of the remaining pair, Edmund Scott, was a nervous wreck after a tortuous three years where he had been too scared to leave his wooden compound. If it wasn’t fights with drunken Dutch sailors there was the blood curdling cries of headhunters outside his hut or the yells of fire as unscrupulous traders tried to take his meager stock. While Scott was more than happy to return home with the second voyage his co-survivor, Gabriel Towerson, spent the best part of two decades in the Indonesian islands.
Back in the 16th and 17th century most of the traffic jams we now take for granted would have been unimaginable. Most of what we know as Jakarta was still jungle and as the early residents started to head south from the mouth of the Ciliwung it was obvious they
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would soon come into contact with animals. Big, wild animals made wilder by their habitat being destroyed.
to rendezvous further south of Pontianak in Borneo. They hit Cilincing in August and set about their conquest.
In 1659 for example, 14 woodcutters were killed by tigers in Ancol. They also took some slaves but history hasn’t bothered telling us how many.
In 1828 a new statue was erected in what we know now as Lagangan Banteng. The single column featured a lion on top and the square around it was called Waterloo Square in memory of Napolean’s famous defeat in Belgium in 1815 against the British and Prussians. A similar monument was also erected near the actual scene of the battle, but the tropical version was destroyed during the Japanese interregnum.
In 1692 three young Europeans hadn’t been in Batavia long before they were being chased by a crocodile along a canal. Their only escape was to climb the gallows erected to take lives, not save them. Late into the 17th Century the government was paying out a bounty on any tigers, panthers and crocodiles killed in and around Batavia. In 1811 the British invaded Java. At that time the Dutch were cozying up to the French and in those days the British never needed much of an excuse to have a pop at their eternal foes across the channel. After mobbing up off Meleka the British, with a certain Stamford Raffles prominent, sailed south, past a Singapore that was pretty much deserted and headed east
coast of Java. He heard about a volcanic eruption thousands of miles to the east and sent a team to investigate what was later known as the Tambora explosion. And he also heard of some temple ruins being uncovered in the middle of the island and sent another team to find out more.
Raffles was made Governor but rather than live and work in Batavia he elected to stay in Bogor. He would commute to town regularly enough though and with frequent change of horses he could count on getting from Harmony in Bogor in about four hours. Quite a lot happened during his short time in Java. He climbed Gunung Gede and fancied he could see both south and north
In 1883 a middle aged Dutch family were getting ready for Sunday lunch one morning when all of a sudden a plate fell off the table and shattered into many pieces on the floor. At the time her husband was reading the Sunday paper. Then windows and doors started rattling and there was a low rumble. The husband decided he needed
to find out what was going on. It was his job after all to explain any out of the normal activity; he was the director of the Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory. He walked to his office and saw all his instruments and dials doing things that meant something big was happening. He didn’t know it yet, but he was watching Krakatau blow itself apart. •
Sources & useful reading
• Simon Winchester Krakatau The Day The World Exploded • Giles Milton Nathaniel’s Nutmeg • William Thorn The Conquest Of Java • John Keay The Honourable Company • A Heuken Historical Sites Of Jakarta
ANTONY SUTTON
Antony is a freelance writer based in Jakarta. Please send comments and suggestions to antony@the-spiceislands.com
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Mapping Indonesia
How Indonesia’s Spices Unrolled the Map of the World by Dr. David E. Parry
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s Indonesia prepares to celebrate 66 years of independence it is an appropriate moment to turn the clock back 560 years to the middle of the 15th century, before any European power had lain claim to parts of the archipelago, and marvel at the impact a dozen islands in the east of the archipelago and occupying no more than 240 square kilometres, have had on world history and cartography. The dozen islands referred to are, of course, the fabled ‘Spice Islands’ of the Moluccas, the Holy Grail of the European Renaissance explorers and merchant adventurers; Bartolomeu Diaz, Vaco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, Francis Drake and even Christopher Columbus who, although sailing westward from Spain, believed firmly that his landfall in the Caribbean was part of the Asian continent and therefore close to the Spice Islands. The soughtafter spices were clove, nutmeg, mace and pepper with all but the latter being confined to the Moluccas Islands, the only place on earth where the plants grew; clove trees in the rich volcanic soils of Ternate, Tidore, Machian, Bachian, Motir and Potterbackers and nutmeg trees in the equally fertile volcanic soils of Great Banda (Lontar), Neira, Run, Way and Rozengain. Pepper vines grew more widely in the archipelago but were mainly concentrated
in the southern tip of Sumatra (present-day Lampung) and in Aceh. The spice trade is an ancient one and 1,500 years before Vasco da Gama’s three small caravels reached India in 1497 via the Cape of Good Hope, the Romans were sending annual fleets of 120 ships on the round trip to India to collect spices from the Arab merchants who dominated the trade and who went to extraordinary lengths to keep the sources of the spices secret. Before the sea route to the Indies was opened at the end of the 15th century, spices reached Venice, the centre for their distribution in Europe, via various overland routes including the ‘Silk Road’, combined with short sea journeys across the Mediterranean once the Arab seafarers had carried the precious cargoes from the Far East to India and thence to the entrepôt ports of the Middle East such as Aden and Cairo. This well-established trading network persisted into 14th century and was only seriously challenged and eventually broken when the Portuguese reached the Moluccas in 1512, followed nearly a century later by the Dutch, and wrested control of the spice trade from the Arabs. The probing voyages down the west coast of Africa by the Portuguese, first under the
• The world of Isodore, Bishop of Seville (570-636 A.D.) was extremely simple. The T-O map at left, from his Etymologies, is explain by diagram at right. patronage of Prince Henry of Portugal, dubbed ‘The Navigator’, between 1418 and 1460, then by King Alfonso V between 1461 and 1481 and finally by King John II in whose reign Bartolomeu Diaz rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1488, set cartography and navigation on a scientific footing and began a revolution in ocean-going ship design, armament and marine logistics. For the previous 1,000 years what few maps there were tended to be based on church doctrine and were little more than diagrams and symbolic representations of the Earth’s continents centred on Jerusalem and showing paradise somewhere in the east; often referred to as T-O maps due to their configuration. As the medieval period drew to a close, more accurate and specific geographical information gleaned from various sources was added, together with colour, to such maps which were transformed into spectacular circular world maps or Mappa Mundi. One such example and the largest of its kind, made around 1290 by Richard of Haldingham, can be seen in Hereford
Cathedral and in facsimile form in Bartele Gallery. From 1512, the date the Portuguese ships reached the Moluccas, until the beginning of the 16th century, the Portuguese established a sea-borne empire stretching from Brazil to Macao. They refined the portolan chart, revived the spherical geometry of Claudius Ptolemy, the Greek founder of modern geodesy, to create detailed maps and charts of their empire, including Southeast Asia and the Spice Islands, based on degrees of latitude and longitude, and in so doing began the process of unrolling the map of the world as we know it today. The zenith of Portuguese cartography of the Spice Islands
is seen in the magnificent map Insulae Moluccae, compiled by the Flemish cartographer Petrus Plancius from Portuguese charts and travel itineraries (rutters) acquired in 1592. This beautiful and incredibly rare map, first published in 1598, shows Indonesia at a level of detail never before recorded and along its bottom margin contains engravings of the spices and other exotic commodities such as sandal wood that held the world in thrall for millennia. The appalling risks taken by seamen and merchants to reach the Spice Islands were balanced by the huge profits to be made from the spice trade where a kilogram of nutmeg would sell in Amsterdam in 1650 for nearly 900 times its purchase price in Banda. •
Dr. David E. Parry
deparry777@gmail.com David is a soil scientist who has been living and working in Indonesia for 30 years. He is the author of “The Cartography of the East Indian Islands’ and curator of Bartele Gallery. He lives in Cinere with his wife Sonia and their many cats and dogs.
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Mapping Indonesia
S. Sudjojono, 1913-1986. by Bruce W. Carpenter
One of the ultimate tools of revolution is art. So, too, revolution ideas often stimulate revolutionary visuals – posters and icons that embody the aspirations of those struggling against the old order. Art also serves the victorious in their search for iconic images that embody the principles of the revolution.
Beautiful Indies School as well as often-revolutionary contemporary European art. In the process he would also be introduced to many of Indonesia’s now most famous modern artists including Affandi and Hendra Gunawan who were also founding members of Persagi.
The Father of Indonesia, first President Sukarno, understood well the necessity of creating a truly Indonesian art movement to forge a national identity that transcended religious, ethnic and linguistic divisions that plagued the archipelago. To do this he gathered around him a circle of young and talented artists. One of the most significant of these was S. Sudjojono, one of key founders of Persagi (1938-1943), which along with his many other accomplishments would lead the art critic Trisno Sumardjo to declare him the “Father of Modern Art in Indonesia” in 1949.
In 1947 Sudjojono would present perhaps the most poignant depiction of the Indonesian Independence Struggle – a large oil on canvas entitled “Revolutionary Comrades” (Kawan-kawan Revolusi). Unlike many paintings in the revolutionary genre, “Comrades” makes an attempt to glorify or beautify the subject. Its ultimate nobility is mirrored in its dark and moody honesty. Here we see the grimy and tired faces of Indonesian men and women from all walks of life staring out with courage and fortitude seemingly remembering fallen comrades, lost youth and even more challenges to come.
Born in Medan, Sumatra to a family of poor Javanese migrant workers, S. Sudjojono, stumbled upon greatness as the result of serendipity and pure talent. This would begin in 1925 when an admiring art teacher sent him to Jakarta. There he would gain an intimate glimpse into the prestigious Batavian Art Circle, which featured exhibitions of the
While the founding of the Republic of Indonesia ended more than 300 years of foreign domination and oppression, the struggle to bring prosperity, equality and justice remained elusive. As many artists of his era S. Sudjojono manifested his concerns for the welfare of the common people in paintings of peasants and working people.
In the 1970s he would begin exploring more surrealistic subjects that often suggested alienation and disappointed with the Brave New World that never appeared. His revolutionary credentials were acknowledged in his selection to paint a huge mural in Museum Fatahillah depicting the struggle of Sultan Agung of Mataram (ruled 1613-1646) against Jan Pieterszoons Coen (1587-1629), the dour and stern founder of the VOC or Dutch East Indies Company. Ironically painting is located in the Dutch City Hall where Coen sat when Sultan Agung unsuccessfully laid siege to the city in 1628. Late victories are often the sweetest. In 1985 S. Sudjojono would mount his last exhibition in the Ancol Art Gallery along with Affandi and Basoeki Abdullah. He would pass away in September the following year. In the last phase of his life he largely abandoned the distinctively anti-aesthetic style of his youth. The most probable cause was love which can tame even the wildest revolutionary. Today he is honoured for a seminal role in Indonesian art and history not for his still lives of flowers but rather his revolutionary vigour and vision – Merdeka!
Bruce W. Carpenter
Author and noted Indonesian art expert Bruce W. Carpenter has authored and co-authored more than 16 books and scores of articles on the art, culture and history of Indonesia. His most recent was Antique Javanese Furniture and Folk Art.
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Getaways
by Gordon Shumway
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he inland city of Bandung, nestled high in a mountain valley two hours south west of Jakarta, is a well known respite from the mucky heat and chaos of the capital, luring thousands to its cool leafy streets every weekend. Why do so many Jakartans choose Bandung as a weekend retreat over, say Bogor, Puncak, or Anyer? The answer, shopping! Bandung, other than being the capital of West Java, and home to a primarily ethnic Sundanese population, also serves as Indonesia’s textile hub. Foreign fashion firms issue locally owned factory licences to manufacture their brands at, you guessed it, rock bottom prices. Often factories will produce more items than are required, which are known as ‘over runs’. Moreover, the quality of certain ‘runs’ produce defective garments which cannot be sold in western markets, understandably, as consumers are expected to stump upwards of US $150 per piece. What to do with these leftovers? Sell them at very cheap prices in what are known as ‘factory outlets’. I arrive in Bandung, blearyeyed and ready for caffeination. My host takes me straight to ‘de Winkel’, an open air, Dutch colonial inspired cafe with a clean, white, 1920s inspired interior, sporting authentic black and white photographs of the old Bandung, which was known to the Dutch as ‘Paris van Java’. Indeed, during my passage into the historic suburb of Dago, I found the tree lined, undulating streets, the classic Dutch colonial architecture (mostly 1930s art deco and 1940s streamlining style), framed by lush hills and volcanic caps, an enchanting experience. Whilst getting to know my host over a lovely cup of java, it
occurred to me how pleasant it was to be sitting in an open aired cafe in the middle of the day, with the smell of vegetation rather than sewerage and exhaust fumes invading my nasal cavaties. My host reminds me that Bandung isn’t as pleasant on the weekends, and that the city wasn’t always a hub for shopping. The greater metropolitan area, now estimated at 7 million, has experienced an unprecedented tourist boom since the Cikampek/Cipalarung toll road between Bandung and Jakarta was completed five years ago. Although the highway’s construction has helped create jobs, it has also put huge pressure on the city’s infrastructure, particularly the roads which are ritually clogged from 6 pm Friday until 11 pm Sunday. To many of the locals, the boom of tourists from Jakarta is a right pain in the bum, rendering them stranded either in traffic, or equally, at home during their weekend. Summit, situated on Jl. Riau in the Dago area, is the first outlet I am shown. The store has the best collection of high end labels, according to a shopaholic friend. The interior is split into eleven zones, and I’m told its layout is similar to other venues in the city, which are often supplied by only a few wholesalers, who also own many of the outlets. Thus, the selection of garments available in ‘The Summit’ was similar to Cascade which can be found directly across the road. Cascade lacks the intimate atmosphere of a Summits Dutch bungalow design, it has instead opted for an open plan, concrete, modernist aesthetic, which allowed me to identify my diced section for browsing more quickly. The brands on show, among other more obscure names, include Paul Smith, Versace, Louis Vutton, Emperio Armani, Lacoste
and Burberry. The average price for tops are between US $8 and $30, while pants range from US $12 to $35. On a personal level, I was irritated by the lack of items in my size, and unlike in my imagination where I have the muscular physique of Adonis, the clothing that was supposedly my size made me look like I’d suffered five months of amoebic dysentery (which by all counts is not far from the truth). Puzzling! You mean to say none of these high end labels are manufacturing anything other than dowdy loose fits? There has to be a reason for this, something smells fishy! No hipsters, sorry, no skinny jeans and slim fit shirts available, although it is possible to pick up some cool enough T’s. As a general rule if you don’t want to look like your Mum and Dad I suggest you ditch the outlets and spend their money at Top Shop. However, if you are a little on the pudgy side, are a Mum or Dad, or have little affinity toward showcasing those firmly toned pecs and buns you’ve been working so hard on, you will at least impress your friends at the next dinner party with your Armani slacks, which you (wink wink) picked up on your last trip to Milan. Following the outlet experience I was famished. My host took me to a very traditional Sundanese restaurant called Nasi Buncakan on Jl Trunojoyo. The place was dripping with authenticity, serving famous local Sunda delicacies like nasi liwet (steamed rice), abon (beef ), and pindang bandeng (steamed fish). The cups and plates used are all tin, as they are in Sundanese villages, how quaint! A meal for two at this buffet style time warp goes for IDR 100,000. Following our entree, we headed to what is possibly the most
beautiful restaurant in Indonesia, Restaurant Lisung, known to some as ‘Wood Restaurant’. Lisung crowns the top of Lebak Gede hill, south west of the city. This open air delight presides over a cornucopia of trees which frame the twinkling lights of Bandung. At dusk this is a place to behold, and if you were looking to take your special someone somewhere special, look no further. We arrived at 6 pm, close to breakfast time, and the place was buzzing with anticipation. My host ate a very cheesy looking Cordon Bleu, I had a Sirloin Steak, which after thinking I’d ordered soup, realised that no, the chef had just been over zealous in his application of gravy. The food was pretty average, but the ambiance was heavenly. A meal for two here, including drinks, came to IDR 150,000. As I descended down the hill, back toward the smogged air of Jakarta, I felt I had indeed had a truly satifying, relaxing and enjoyable day trip. What was the damage? Two Versace shirts, a pair of Armani and Lacoste slacks, two meals for two and a coffee - all for IDR 750,00. •
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Meet the Expats
N H o Chef Wai Loong. The down to earth Executive Chinese Chef at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Hotel. Chef Wai Loong isn’t your typical Executive Chef. He’s laid back, smiley, modest and simple. Before living in Jakarta, Foong Wai Loong worked in Batam (one of the largest islands in the Riau archipelago) for five years where besides cheffing, he learned the art of golfing, now one of his favourite past times (he has a 12 handicap). Prior to Batam, he worked in Malaysia, Singapore and Shanghai. Eventually ended up in Jakarta, Chef Loong initially worked for another international-chain 5-star hotel before joining Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta. At this revived historical landmark 5-star hotel, Chef Loong is their first ever Executive Chinese Chef who has made his mark by creating a Chinese Fine Dining menu especially for banquet. ~~*~~ Why did you make the move to Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta? “Quite several things: I wanted to improve my fine dining Chinese skills which was what Kempinski had to offer. Now I have great support here and a lot of staff working under me. Here, my focus is on banquet dining. Kempinski has beautiful ballrooms and I made a special Chinese Fine Dining menu especially designed for banquet events”. For those of us who don’t know, what is Chinese fine dining cuisine? “Normally Chinese food offers big portions and is fast to prepare. But for fine dining Chinese, I do slow cooking, steaming instead of frying and I also add a bit of art into it. Before tasting it, you always look at the food first right?” Very true. So, do you have any specialties? “My special dishes are Coffee Chicken or Mango Mayonnaise Prawn. Also Durian Prawn, which is an acquired taste as not everybody likes Durian because of the pungent smell and taste. My aim is to create fine dining food - banquet style. I even mix in foie gras and caviar, so it’s really a fusion!” What about your own personal favourite foods? “I love Hong Kong style roast duck or pork and steamed fish. I also love French food. What I don’t like is fast food. If you want something done fast, sorry, it’s usually no good!”
Zdravo Ana Dejanovic! The Serbo-Croation fashion designer with an Austrian passport who works in the hills of Bogor. What brought you to Indonesia and how long have you been here? I was offered a job as a fashion designer for TMS fashion group and I’ve been here for two years now. Are you based in the capital itself? No, I work in Bogor, but I actually live in Jakarta. My commute to work takes about 40 minutes and I go the opposite way to the traffic, which is great! What countries do you export garments to? Well, my client is Esprit and I basically export to Germany, but we also handle Mexx, which is in the Netherlands. So I’d say we mainly export to Europe and from their own warehouses, they send the garments to different countries for sale. Is the fashion industry on the up in this country or does this depend on what kind of fashion you produce? Indonesia is growing for sure. The quality is way better than China, but it’s also expensive. These days my clients are willing to pay for a better quality than for quantity and that’s the reason why they are placing orders in this country. It also depends on what kind of garments, for example Bangladesh is the best country for knitwear and denim. If we get an order for those product groups then we handle everything with our office there. Do you plan on staying here a while? Yes, probably for another two or three years. I really enjoy living here. It’s an adventure! Where have you travelled in Indonesia and what has been your favourite spot so far? I’ve been to the Thousand islands, Bali, Lombok, Gili Trawangan, Puncak, Anyer, Bandung, Belitung, but my favourite is still Bali! Call me predictable, I don’t mind!
You’ve been in Jakarta for over a year now. How does life treat you here?
Any tips for nice places to visit in Bogor?
“Life here is easy, but traffic is a big problem. Luckily, I just walk to work and I only go out at night, but I’m not going to tell you where!”
If you’re in Bogor then of course you should visit the Botanical Gardens where there is beautiful nature and a nice café where you can grab some food and drink. Or you can just simply make a picnic there with your friends and enjoy the fresh air surrounded by lush green trees.
We won’t judge you, Chef. After all, you are single... To get in touch with Chef Foong Wai Loong, email him at ballroom-kitchen.jakarta@kempinski.com Or catering.jakarta@kempinski.com
Is it as wet as they say there? It is very rainy… I even have a pair of Wellington Boots! To discuss fashion with Ana, please email her at dejanovic_a@yahoo.com.
Jakarta Expat 17–31 August 2011
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Expat Observations
A Million Dollar Treasure in
West-Java By Bartele Santema
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he kids in the kampong peeked from behind broken windows. It was a poor kampong and a lot of the houses were made of just rotan and bamboo. I was lucky to have a 4x4 car, the road up the hill was steep, full of potholes and a slight rain made it slippery and even more dangerous. I brought my two nieces, who were in Indonesia for a holiday. I explained to them that the treasure I was looking for was probably worth half a million dollars. They both stared motionless and empty eyed to the slippery road in front of them. My niece Aaltje had not seen much of me in her young life, and I am sure she viewed the ‘mystery’ uncle Bartele in the Far East, even weirder now. “What is it?” she asked. “Gold?” “No,” I replied. ‘It’s the oldest map of Indonesia - probably over 400 years old and made by Sundanese. But as it is a pusaka, or sacred relic, nobody has been able to buy it, because potential treasure hunters simply don’t know where it is.” They still looked motionless. “In China a similar map was sold recently for one million dollars”. I hoped to get more response, but they were still not impressed. “And you are going to buy this map!?” they asked in confusion. “I will try” I replied with a deep sigh, still not sure if the map was even there. I knew of its existence from the respected Dr. David Parry, who has studied maps from the region for a long time. Dr. Parry had never made the location of the map public, fearing the map would end up in the ends of rogue traders. I knew I had to respect this, even though somewhere in my mind I was visualising the map on display in my gallery. After a long drive I finally arrived in the kampong where the map had been treasured for many centuries by the locals. My heart started beating faster. The Kuncen (a hereditary officeholder in the village who commands great respect) did not seem over enthusiastic when he saw these
three bules on his doorstep. He quickly changed his sarong to something more official. Before saying anything, he pointed at a sign on the door of an old shed across the path from his house. It was a police order warning visitors that anybody who would enter the house would be confined to ten years in jail. The date indicated that the public order was established only one year earlier. Good news was that the old map was probably still here, bad news was that an easy buy would be out of the question. “You need to have permission from the district police commander” the Kuncen said. “Do you have the letter? If not, I cannot let you in.” I had been driving for hours, asked a hundred people for directions and my initial euphoria of finding the kampong now suddenly turned sour. I tried to explain I had just opened a shop of antique maps and that I was really interested in seeing the old map. “We only take it down for viewing in a yearly ceremony that involves the whole kampong” he said. He looked at the faces of the still tired and sad looking travel companions, thought for a moment, and then started making a phone call. He tried to call the police commander. No. We did not get permission, but we could come to the man’s’ office on Monday to apply for special permission. And here I am, in a far away kampong, metres away from a million dollar treasure and I cannot see it? I decided to call the police commander myself. I managed with some smooth talking and the promise of a good word with people in Jakarta that I would only be in the room for ten minutes and then go out again. He agreed. The Kuncen seemed to be relieved as well. We entered the old house. There were only some old sofas and a sewing machine. ‘You are NOT photograph’ a sign warned us foreign visitors. The Kuncen started making a fire from dry branches of a tree. As he did this in the room, a thin smoke slowly crawled up along the rotan walls to the ceiling. The two 18 year
old blondes started coughing. “It is to get rid of empty spirits,” I explained. Now they started to look frightened. “There is a lot of mystique here. The previous Kuncen had suddenly disappeared and then later they found that he was already in the cemetery, neatly buried and nobody, including his wife, had any idea who had done this.” The fire burned more aggressively, sounding like a huge kretek cigarette, while the Kuncen started muttering Arabic prayers. The girls were getting afraid. A man, probably the RT (head of the kampong), silently entered the room. He sat down opposite us, not saying anything, but silently offering us a kretek. I figured there was enough smoke already in the little dark room. Suddenly he spoke. “Bahasa Indonesia?” I nodded. Another silence followed. “Kasihan,” he suddenly said. Kasihan means pity, or feeling sad for somebody. Why kasihan? He explained, ‘The government wants the Kuncen to guard the holy relics day and night. The police now decide who can come in and out. They act like it is their possession. “Kasihan the Kuncen,” the RT repeated. “For centuries his family has guarded our kampong’s treasure and now they are taking possession.” The Kuncen had finished his rituals and joined in the conversation while stirring the trenches a bit more. “I used to work in Bandung, had a good job. But because of this police order, I now have to stay here day and night. I have no income anymore.” A short silence followed. “Well,” I said, ‘the government should pay you a fee then, shouldn’t they?” ‘NAAAHH,” both men instantly reacted. “Mister mengerti!” (Mister understands). “I will pay you for letting us in. Thank you,” I said. The RT nodded in agreement. The Kuncen slowly went up a bamboo ladder, carrying a coconut filled with water. Half up the ladder to the small hole in the roof he stopped and without turning his head in my direction,
he said, “Bikin photo juga boleh” (you are also allowed to take pictures). He now had a sly grin on his face. First he brought down an old wooden box, then a few big rotan bowls. He slowly opened the linen packages that were in it. He unloaded a number of very old daggers and a barrel of small brass cannon. Aaltje wanted to lift a kris (Javanese dagger), when the RT and Kuncen suddenly panicked. “Don’t touch the blade!” In shock, she quickly put it back. The Javanese know the dangers of touching the blade. Apparently some daggers have a poison on the sharp edges. Next were 17 stones, one of them with some ancient text on it. Then he unfolded a long banner, made partly of the earliest batik. It had a symbol on it, obviously old, but I didn’t recognise it. And finally, the long awaited map. The map was drawn in ink on linen and covered almost all of Western Java. The Kuncen slowly rolled it out. I couldn’t believe it. He rolled further and further. The cloth map was at least two metres long and showed in extreme detail the former chiefdom of Timbanganten. The map had been discovered in 1858 by a Dutch official, Lammers van Toorenburg, but it was not until 1862 that K.F.Holle, a philologist, studied the map at length. (He made a copy that is at the Jakarta City Museum, but in the museum they have no clue where the original is. And I am NOT going to tell them!). It shows the names of 78 kampungs and over a hundred rivers. Two large squares near the northwest corner of the map have been identified by Holle as Sunda Kelapa (an old name for Jakarta) and Bantam (Banten). Interesting enough, it also shows ‹Gunung Tumpang›, a Stonehenge kind of rock formation on top of a hill near Pelabuhan Ratu that not many people know about. The Kuncen pointed at some holes in the linen map. The RT explained that every time they unfold the map, the holes will be at another spot, while the old holes have
disappeared. I felt sad for the Kuncen who was expected to never leave his kampong again for the rest of the life, just to protect the sacred relics. “Why not work for me?” I said. “We will display the map on the walls of the gallery, and you protect it there! Nicely airconditioned, good food and a salary! Win-win!” While I said it, I realised there was an under-layer of greed from my side involved. I wanted to correct myself and wipe it off as a bad joke, when the Kuncen showed his biggest smile so far. “Really?” he asked hopefully. He asked for my name card. Maybe one day he will turn up at the gallery with the map under his arm. But then for sure the next visitor will be the Police, looking for me. So for now, not much else to do then just let the oldest map of Indonesia rot away in that far away kampong. But is it really rotting away? Apparently the map can repair itself and to be honest, the map is in remarkable condition for something stuffed away that long. Let’s hope that at least a little bit of the famous Indonesian magic works for that beautiful sacred relic...
BARTELE SANTEMA bartele@jakartaexpat.biz
Bartele has a wide range of businesses, most notably a number of bars and restaurants under the wing of the Bugils Group. His bestseller ‘Bule Gila’ is a must-read for any expat in Indonesia. He also owns Bartele Gallery - a rare maps and antiques gallery in Kemang.
17–31 August 2011 Jakarta Expat
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Light Entertainment
Sometimes You Can’t Help Laughing
D
uring all of the 1980s I was a firefighter with the UK Fire and Rescue Service. One Saturday in the summer of 1983 we were on the fire station having our lunch in the mess room when the alarm bell rang. Instantly the sound of chair legs scraping back on the tiled floor filled the room and everyone ran down to the appliance bay. The Station Officer grabbed the printout from the teleprinter. It was a house fire about a mile away and the control room had received several calls so we knew it wasn’t a false alarm. I jumped into my seat in the rear of the lead appliance. As I pulled on my boots and leggings, buttoned my tunic and put on my helmet, the Station Officer in the front seat looked back over his shoulder and shouted the words I always loved to hear: “Gear up chaps! It’s a goer.” He was ordering us to put on our breathing apparatus and prepare to earn our money. We pulled up at the front of the house.
Thick smoke was pouring out of every downstairs window and f lames from the kitchen window were licking up the front of the house. My partner Barry and I jumped off the machine, grabbed the high pressure hosereel from the drum on the side and ran down the path towards the house. Barry kicked the front door. It swung open with a crash. We entered the house protected from the heat by the curtain of water from the hosereel and made our way through the thick smoke towards the kitchen. The rest of the crew found the junction box and killed the power to protect us from electric shock, then applied a second hosereel through the window. We knocked down the fire within a few seconds. When the last embers had died, we opened all the windows in the rear and upstairs of the house to let out the smoke and radioed the Station Officer to tell him that it was all clear.
Last Edition’s Winner…
“When you learn to cheat properly you can wear one of these shirts too...”
The rest of the crew came inside and we began cleaning up. As the air cleared, we could see the full extent of the damage and the cause of the fire: something had been left on the stove unattended. Then I noticed the only casualty: a small light grey cat lay dead just inside the back door, right before the cat flap. It must have been trying to make good its escape but at the last second had been overcome by the deadly fumes. Barry picked it up by the tail, took it out to the back garden and covered it with some newspaper. He crossed himself with mock solemnity as he stood over the recently departed. Suddenly there was a commotion. A woman pushed through the gathering crowd outside the house and came running down the front garden path, screaming hysterically. She rushed into the house and held her hand over her mouth as she looked around at the damage the fire had caused.
Caption Competition
by Eamonn Sadler
She came into the kitchen, her wild eyes registering what she had done. “Oh my God. Oh my God. Only went out for ten minutes. I left something on the stove. Oh my God.” Barry in his usual sympathetic fashion said calmly, “Yes Madam, apparently you did.” The Station Officer sat the accidental arsonist down in her smoke-damaged living room and began taking down her details to fill in his report. She answered his questions dutifully while gently sobbing into her handkerchief, no doubt wondering how she was going to explain what had happened to the rest of her family. Then, at some stage, she stopped in mid-sentence, stood abruptly and looked frantically around the room. Ignoring us, she ran upstairs. We could hear her stomping from room to room repeating “Oh my God Oh my God Oh my God”. We all looked at each other, thinking about the same thing: the dead cat under the
newspaper. How were we going to break the sad news? Barry looked at me and mouthed silently “YOU tell her.” I shook my head and mouthed back “No YOU tell her.” This, accompanied by some heavy nudging , went on for a while. We were about to resort to the usual “rock paper scissors” decider when she reappeared in the kitchen with a look of despair on her face. Her next words made us forget about the dilemma at hand. “Where the hell is Smokey?” I wish I could tell you that we remained completely professional. But we all cracked up, the Station Officer included. If only we’d also found a dead black dog named Charcoal. ■ 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
This Edition’s Competition…
Once again so many great ideas for the caption competition last issue but we had to go with this very funny entry from Larry G of Tebet. Excellent Larry and we’ll see you at the comedy free of charge with a friend next time! SEND YOUR ENTRY BY TEXT TO:
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The world’s best selling albums of all time...
Thriller, Michael Jackson (1982) 110,000,000 copies. The nine tracks on the album were chosen by Jackson and producer Quincy Jones from 30 possibles that were recorded. Several members of the band Toto were involved in the recording and production, and the lead guitar part in Beat It was played by Eddie Van Halen.
Back in Black, ACDC (1980) 45,000,000 copies. The best selling album ever by a band, and the first album recorded by ACDC without original lead singer Bon Scott who died in February 1980, six months before the album was released. Lyrics and lead vocals were provided by replacement singer Brian Johnson, who also played the bell on the track Hells Bells.
Bat Out of Hell, Meat Loaf (1977) 43,000,000 copies. Originally rejected by almost every record company in America, including CBS and the great Clive Davis, this third best selling album of all time was finally picked up by producer Todd Rundgren, who agreed to do it because he thought it was “hilarious”.
The Bodyguard, Various Artists (1992) 42,000,000 copies. (Equal 4th, alphabetically listed.) The best selling movie soundtrack of all time. The move’s theme song I Will Always Love you, written by Dolly Parton, was chosen by Whitney Houston’s co-star Kevin Costner. Houston wanted to record a version of What Becomes of the Broken Hearted as the theme song.
Dirty Dancing, Various Artists (1987) 42,000,000 copies. (Equal 4th, alphabetically listed.) The song She’s Like the Wind was sung by lead actor Patrick Swayze, who co-wrote the song with Stacey Widelitz. The song was originally written for the soundtrack of Grandview, U.S.A. but was not used in that movie.
Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), The Eagles (1976) 42,000,000 copies. (Equal 4th, alphabetically listed.) The original Eagles, Glen Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, were actually brought together as a backing band by Linda Ronstadt especially for a July 1971 concert at Disneyland, and then went on perform on her album Linda Ronstadt later in 1971. They became “The Eagles” after that.
Jakarta Expat 17–31 August 2011
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Personal Tech and Apps
What is this Funny Looking Thing?
+ Recommended Websites
by J.G. Leysner and advertising campaigns. QR codes are becoming a necessary element for brands to integrate into their cross-media initiatives, whether at home, online, in television or print.
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owadays you see those funny looking things everywhere, in newspapers, magazines and even in the shopping malls.
www.heritagejkt.org
But what are they, and why are they there? It will not come to you as a total surprise that they are called 2 dimension Barcodes (2db in short), and they are the second generation of the normal 1d barcodes. (See picture below)
It all started some years ago in Japan, in those days the mobile phones did not have the so-called QWERTY keypad. This meant that if you wanted to access a website by entering the URL, you needed to click the handphone keypad a lot of times. Moreover people would have difficulties to find the specific URL characters as there are the : and // on their phones as they did not use those characters to type a simple SMS.
(Pic 4) Heineken campaign in the US - Free mobile aps download (EZ code).
For example, by embedding a mobile bar code on a billboard, brands are able to activate the advertisement and engage the consumer on the go. Once they have established the dialogue with the consumer, whether around product information, movie times, trailers or coupons, they can then continue to correspond, based on the consumer opt in, and continue to communicate their brand message. Analytics based on the consumer scan of the code, including time of day and location, help brands make better purchase decisions around their advertising and ensure optimal utilisation and communication of the message.
The Indonesian Heritage Society, Jakarta is a non-profit organisation offering the opportunity to learn more about the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia. The varied activities of the society, including tours, lectures and study groups, provide a stepping stone to discovering the culture, life, history and art of this vast archipelago. The society has a large multinational following that includes many Indonesians and, while most activities are conducted in English, the French, Japanese and Korean sections provide the opportunity to participate in projects and lectures conducted in their own languages. Their website provides information on study groups, lectures, tours, and provides users with a calender of educational events in and around the capital. There is also an all French, Japanese and Korean-speaking section where members are welcome to join to find out about many different activities.
This resulted in people not typing in long or even short URLs on their phones. By downloading a 2d barcode scanner to their mobile they would not have to type in the URL, but instead they could just scan the barcode (many of the new phones come with the software installed). This way it would take them (after downloading and installing the scanner) only 3 to 4 clicks to get access to a designated website. 1. Activate the scanner on your mobile device. 2. Point your camera towards the 2d barcode. 3. Click or scan the barcode depending on your phone type. 4. Confirm your action and there you are.
(Pic 5) Billboard on the toll road Jakarta - Pocari Sweat gaming campaign (QR Code).
So what should you do when you spot a 2 D Barcode?
The above picture clearly shows that it will work on any hand phone as long as it has a 2db scanner and camera and it can connect to the internet.
Awareness is up
Greater proliferation and awareness has probably been the key for 2D bar code campaigns over the past year with a range of extremely diverse cases. There is definitely a trend towards adoption by major global brands and retailers. Marketers are beginning to take advantage of the ability that QR codes provide to bring engagement and interactivity to marketing
My suggestion would be SCAN IT because you never know what’s behind it. To give you some ideas of what you could find: 1) Discount coupons. 2) Lucky draw. 3) More information about the product. 4) Games. 5) Free downloads. 6) Sign up forms for information and or newsletters, order forms for purchases.
Rarindra Prakarsa Photography
http://rarindra-prakarsa.com If you’re looking for beautiful photographs (this edition’s front cover photo?) of Indonesia and its people, this is the site to go to. The photographer, Rarindra Prakarsa, has an excellent use of light to create a certain mood which is both uplifting and magical. One would even go as far as saying that his photographs look surreal. If you love photography, browse through his sets which focus on children and workers in Indonesia (the real people) as well as scenes from everyday life in this beautiful country. Enjoy his masterpieces!
For more Information please send an email to Juan@2db.mobi. Or scan one of the barcodes below to fill out a request form for more information.
Juan G. Leysner
Juan G. Leysner lives and works in Jakarta for over 10 years and is the founder of 2 db.mobi. www.2dbarcodesolutions.com
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Health a partner in YEO Management, writes that “children are just followers,” they are not involved in the decision making of moving to a new place. That’s why you need to be positive and make sure you have good communication with your children, let them express themselves and say how they feel.
DEALING WITH CHILDREN WITH HOMESICKNESS
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y best friend Eveline recently moved to another country with her husband and their six year-old daughter. Several days ago she called me and told me about her young daughter. “I don’t know what happened with Keira since we moved here. For the first week, she stayed awake very late at night and demanded to sleep with us again. Lately, she’s became very cranky. We really need to extend our patience to handle her. I think she is homesick.” Being far away from home is never an easy thing, especially for children. Expatriate children often find themselves in a transitional whirlwind that can leave them confused and frustrated with the uncertainties ahead. It can be scary for them to move into a new environment because they don’t
know and don’t trust the new environment yet, they lose their routine settings, familiar faces and their common environment. Parents sometimes tend to gloss over this issue, not making it any easier for their children to understand. “Don’t worry, you will have another best friend there,” or “We can meet Grandma again next year,” and “Sorry honey, we can’t bring the dog, but you can have a new one there.” As well as “You’ll get used to the changes, dear.” When moving abroad, children have to deal with foreign languages, new cultures and they can even feel that the house is not their home. It is therefore not uncommon to see each child react in his own way to these changes. Then how can we help our expatriate children to settle in?
Support Each Other as a Family.
Mia Keller Pringle in the Needs of Children (1980) suggests that for children to develop, they need the love and security, praise and encouragement, new experiences and responsibility. If you can meet these during your time as an expatriate, then your children will become an incredible child with the ability to communicate, have empathy and adapt with the experience of living abroad.
Be supportive. Homesickness is a normal reaction to being away from home for many children. Do not criticise a child for having this reaction or tell her them “tough it out.” Be supportive, reassuring, positive, and assure them that you feel the same way, too.
Try to answers all your children’s concerns. Promise them that they can still make contact with people at home. Find internet access right away. Let them bring and have their favourite stuffed animals or their personal blanket. Sometimes when you move to a new place, you are so busy with other things to deal with, that these simple things seems to be forgotten or are the last thing on your mind. Ellen Van Bochaute, a consultant in expatriate management and
way of life. Help your children settle in by allowing them to learn about the new culture. When they are ready to accept the things and try to fit in, give them the freedom to explore. Take them to their new school, meet with the teachers, go to the recreational facilities, restaurants. Do not forget also to look for medical facilities and get to know the doctors and health professionals, so you will be ready whenever you need medical check up or advice.
Parents should support one another, and that includes their children, during the initial settling in period. This can be a particularly gruelling and difficult time. Make time to listen to your children’s concerns and complaints and look for practical ways to help them settle in more quickly. Expatriate children face just as many struggles and challenges as their parents when they move abroad to another country, but the good news is that many expatriate children eventually settle down and adapt to the new country and
Vimaladewi Lukito, MD Pediatrician GLOBAL ASSISTANCE MEDICAL CENTER Cilandak Commercial Estate Unit 111-GC Jl. Raya Cilandak KKO, Jakarta Selatan 12560 (62-21) 2997 8988 www.global-assistance.net
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Popular Tweet @Izul_ kulkarnain “The more I see of other places, the more I love my country. :) I love Indonesia!”
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Global Expatriate News
Expat Snippets from Around the World RUSSIA: Immigration Authorities Clarify New HIV Test Requirement Foreign nationals applying for Russian work permits through the standard work authorization procedure must be tested for HIV at an official state clinic after arrival. Highly qualified foreign specialists are not required to undergo HIV testing in order to obtain a work permit, however. Russian authorities have provided additional details on the new HIV test requirement for foreign nationals applying for Russian work permits. Foreign nationals subject to the requirement must undergo testing at an official state clinic after arrival in the country. Individuals in the highly qualified foreign specialist program are not required to undergo HIV testing in order to obtain work authorization, though they may need to have
China trade surplus jumps to $31.5bn China’s trade surplus shot up to $31.5bn in July – the biggest in more than two years – on the back of surprising export strength, signalling that the global economy is more resilient than investors have feared in recent weeks. But the widening of the trade surplus, up from $22.3bn in June, could also reignite foreign criticism of Beijing’s policy of holding down the value of its currency. With the US and Europe struggling with debt woes and sluggish economic recoveries, they have
looked to Chinese demand as a key external source of growth. In the past, large Chinese trade surpluses have sparked allegations that Beijing has effectively used a cheap renminbi to steal jobs from other countries.
response plans as a precaution. After the meeting, premier Wen Jiabao said it was important to strike the right balance between supporting growth and managing inflationary expectations.
Chinese exports rose 20.4 per cent in July from a year earlier, faster than June’s 17.9 per cent rise, while imports increased 22.9 per cent in July, up from 19.3 per cent in June, the customs administration said.
His statement omitted wording that previously referred to the taming of inflation as a “top priority”. Economists said this change suggested that Beijing had shifted to a wait-and-see mode, unwilling to tighten monetary policy further but not yet ready to relax it. Over the past 10 months, China has raised interest rates five times and banks’ required reserves nine times. It has also cracked down on speculation in the property market.
“The expansion of China’s structural surplus will certainly add more pressure for [renminbi] appreciation,” Xianfang Ren and Alistair Thornton, economists with IHS Global Insight, said in a note. However, they cautioned that the steep falls in global stock markets over the past two weeks could have a delayed impact on exports. With orders often placed months in advance, any damage to sentiment would likely show up in trade data later this year.The Chinese cabinet met on Tuesday to discuss the global market turmoil and draw up
Chinese consumer price inflation quickened to an annual rate of 6.5 per cent in July, the fastest in more than three years, but analysts said that food price increases have levelled off in recent weeks making it highly probable that inflation would recede in the second half of the year. Source: Financial Times
a medical exam in their home country in order to receive an entry visa from a Russian consular post. Completing the HIV Test Requirement As of July 1, 2011, foreign nationals seeking a work permit through the standard work authorization procedure must present negative HIV test results when they appear at a local labor office to collect a work permit. If the test is positive for HIV, the work permit will be denied, the visa will not be renewed, and the foreign national will be required to leave Russia. Foreign nationals must undergo the HIV test after their arrival in Russia. Their registered address in Russia will determine which state facility must conduct the test. (A list of the acceptable state clinics in Moscow is available here.) The cost of the test and amount of time it will take to receive test results will vary among clinics. Only the HIV test must be completed at a state clinic. If additional medical examinations are required, which will depend on an individual’s nationality and
5 reasons why expats love Singapore Foreigners were a hot election issue this year, but many are here for more than a quick buck, and happy to call Singapore home. Choosing to live in Singapore versus other Southeast Asian countries can come at a cost. The recent Mercer Cost of Living survey pegged Singapore as the world’s eighth most expensive city to live. In Asia, it is the third most expensive city, behind Tokyo and Osaka, and ahead of Hong Kong. So why do these long-term expats choose to stay on?
location in Russia, the foreign national may complete them at his or her chosen commercial medical clinic. Note that some consular posts may require a foreign national to undergo a medical examination in the home country before the post will issue an entry visa. To obtain the HIV test, the foreign national must schedule an appointment and receive an appointment card that is presented to the doctor during their visit. The clinic will notify the individual when test results are available. Some clinics require that the foreign national personally appear to collect the results, while others will deliver them by mail or allow a representative to collect them. The content of this alert is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any questions regarding this alert, please do not hesitate to contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen Global Immigration Services, or send an email to emea@fragomen.com.
Source: Fragomen
The ease of a lifestyle with the option of domestic help, the safety factor, a high l evel of education and multicultural nature seem to be common themes -- and weirdly, they all love the weather too. 1. ‘Singaporeans are … very comfortable with diversity’ 2. ‘Singapore is … more relaxed than Korea’ 3. ‘We love that Singapore is a safer city than most’ 4. ‘My children don’t see any difference between themselves and the local kids’ 5. ‘Singapore is where I feel most at home’ Source: CNNgo.com
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EVENTS Arts & Exhibitions Arts & Exhibitions
networks and for as many members as possible, particularly new members, to get together with the Chairman and other Board Members in a relaxed atmosphere. BBQ light buffet will be served throughout the evening together with a free flow of wine, beer, soft drink, and juice. As usual lucky draw prizes will be provided. Cost: * Members: Rp. 200.000 * Non Members: Rp. 320.000
Mom’s Babies and Kids Expo 2011 • Fri, 19 Aug 2011 - Sun, 21 Aug 2011 Moms, Babies and Kids Expo is a three days product and service exhibition directed for the maternal, pregnant women, infant and children market. Numerous products and services such as sanitary products, health products, dietary products, education, insurance, fashion, gizmos, etc. will be shown during the three days event to fulfil the needs of mothers, babies and children. The event will be nourished with various interactive activities and workshops to enrich public knowledge. For Information : Cahyo : Phone: +628128684557 Email : sikilart@gmail.com Location: Jakarta Convention Center, Jendrawasih Hall Jakarta Web Site: www.mbks.org Email: yoyo@redink-studio.com
Business & Networking
BOOK NOW! events@britcham.or.id Location: TBA on RSVP Email: events@britchams.or.id Web Site: www.britcham.or.id
Internations Expat Gathering • Tue, 23 Aug 2011 We have negotiated a special InterNations drinks package for the event of Rp 250,000 all-in for white/red wine, beer, house pour and soft drinks from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, also be providing a snacks buffet for 2 hours during the event. Friends and family are welcome to join the event - we want as many people to participate as possible. It would be great if all who plan to attend the event, RSVP through the InterNations website, so we can keep a track on numbers. We do hope you can join us! Looking forward to seeing you there. RSVP through the InterNations website: www. internations.org Location: TBA on RSVP
Announcements
ICCC BIZTRO Networking Cocktail August 2011 • Thu, 18 Aug 2011
To our customers and trade partners
The ICCC brings Canadian and Indonesian business together
Santa Fe Completes Acquisition of Interdean, Europe’s Leading Relocation Company
RSVP : iccc.secretariat@gmail.com Location: TBA on RSVP Web Site: www.iccc.or.id iccc.secretariat@gmail.com
Hong Kong, August 1, 2011
IABC Members Gathering • Thu, 18 Aug 2011 Come and join us at the most popular Business Networking event in town. There will be special breaking fast and Ramadhan menu this month. Drinks will flow until 9:00 p.m. Please arrive on time to take the full benefit of networking. We encourage members to bring along their colleagues and business associates to this networking evening. We also encourage Australian members to invite their Indonesian friends along and vice versa. Costs : * Rp. 200,000/person (Members) * Rp. 380,000/person (Nonmembers) * doors open at 5.45 p.m. with special breaking fast menu RSVP : IABC Secretariat Phone: +62215211540 Fax: +62215211541 Email : functions@iabc.or.id Location: TBA on RSVP Web Site: www.iabc.or.id ‘
As advised on April 27th 2011, the Santa Fe Group entered into an agreement to acquire Interdean, Europe’s leading relocation services company. I am happy to announce that the acquisition has been completed. Headquartered in London, Interdean offers relocation and move management services from a total of 48 offices with 1,200 employees in 35 countries across Western and Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia. This transaction follows Santa Fe’s recent acquisition of Wridgways Australia. Collectively the Santa Fe Group now offers professional relocation, moving and records management services through 120 offices in 50 countries and provides a single source solution to our customers and partners across three continents; AsiaPacific, the Middle East and Europe. Our 3,150 dedicated professionals are currently servicing approximately 100,000 relocations each year. Santa Fe and Interdean have been close partners for a number of years and the merger is a natural fit. We expect our organizations and customers alike will experience added value through increased efficiency and an expanded service scope that focuses purely on serving our clients. We are pleased that Interdean’s senior management team is enthusiastic about the merger and remains committed to the company. We have great respect for the entire Interdean organization and what they have accomplished in building Europe’s leading relocation services organization. Their experience and skills are key reasons behind this merger and will benefit our customers and the entire Santa Fe Group. To find out more about our businesses, please visit our websites:
BritCham Business & Social Gathering • Thu, 25 Aug 2011 The Business & Social Gathering is an excellent opportunity to expand your business
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Classifieds AUTOMOTIVES
A stylish mpv, grand livina 1.5Vx/ automatic is on sale! Grand livina offers a driving experience with sedan-like flexibility and ride comfort. With an elegant and sporty look, the interior is spacious and provides multiple seating or storage combinations. Powered by 1.5L engine with cvtc for improved performance and fuel efficiency, equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission. Current millage: less then 23000km Price: idr 150m *Fyi… the new model with similar specifications is idr +194.5M Interested buyers can contact aijaz at 08119109296.
Eazyrent Car Rental : Address : Pangeran Jayakarta 117 Blok B-44, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia 10730. Phone : 021 624 6895 / 021 600 9080. Fax : 021 624 6901. Website : www.eazyrent.co.id
PROPERTY FOR SALE Property in bali: For sale land near monkey forest, ubud, 15 minutes by car, to lotunduh road. And another location(different area and type; home, land, lease, sale, etc). Contact: +62 81 797 55 729
Beachfront land for sale in tabanan - bali: 109 are, frontage of 36 metres with over 100 coconut palms. Location: beraban between tanah lot and soka, off the projected sunset road. Visit www.beachfrontberaban.com
bedroom 32m2 with bathroom and connecting door to nursery. Nursery 16 m2 and one more of 14m2. The room in the pavilion is 12m2 with shower and all rooms have hot and cold water. In the back of the pavillon is a small gudang. Garage for one car and in front parking for two cars. Electricity capacity 3600 watt. Safe complex in front of Tel-Com training centre 24 hours security. Living room 80m2 connected to dining room of 22m2 with a view of an inside garden of 16m2. Study room upstairs of square 35m2 connected to a terrace over the garage of 32m2 with a view over Bandung. Water from own well and City. No AC! Please call Ibu Annie 0811232479/022 2030576
Apartment For Sale: Beverly Tower @ Simatupang-Jakarta Selatan. 3+1 BR (1BR Very Spacious), 2+1 Bathroom. 293m2. 1st Floor. Balcony & Garden (spacious:approx 90m2). Electricity 10,600 watt, Phone 1 line, AC 6 unit, Water Heater, FULLY FURNISHED and NEWLY RENOVATED (Great Condition). Building Facility: Newly renovated Tennis court and Swimming pool, Function room, Lapangan Squash, Kids Playground, BBQ, Convenience Store, 24 hours Technician and Security guard, Unlimited Car space, Reliable Building Management. JIS (Jakarta International School) and Supermarket within walking distance, Only 5 mins (by car) to Pondok Indah Mall and 2 mins to Clandak Town Square, 15 mins to Kemang, less than 10 mins from HighScope. Also perfect for investment. For inquiries: 0815-1947-6709.
Pelabuhan Ratu - West Java Spectacular beach front land sought after south west coast,10000 sqm for sale. Freehold.. location at Pelabuhan Ratu-west java,next to queen ocean beach hotel. Please e-mail : prestigerealty_ international@ yahoo.com
Ubud. Land sale by owner in Buahan village. Freehold. land size 23,465 sqm.. Stunning view, rice fields, trees ( greenbelt ) direct access to Ayung river... Please e-mail: prestigerealty_ international@yahoo.com
Ungasan. Freehold 1000 sqm land in Ungasan, great views of southern ocean.. Please email: prestigerealty_international@ yahoo.com For sale 4 bedroom, 723m2 house in Bandung. The main building with pavilion is 265m2 and the rest of the land is divided over a front and back garden. Master
House for sale in Sanur. Renovated detached freehold home in Sanur, 2 storey 3 bedrooms en-suite and 2 bedrooms en-suite, swimming
pool, sits on land area of 950 sqm,located in central of Sanur, 10 mins walk to the beach & a stroll away to restaurants, bars, shops, spa, hotels. For sale IDR : 7,7 000,000. Please email : prestigerealty_ international@yahoo.com
For lease fully furnished 1 bedroom studio 60m2 Mansion at Kemang $1.500/mo level 28 south. Fatma Asyari 08164840937 or 087775161871
FOR RENT Room for rent. 1 room with bathroom, tv, washing and ironing facilities. For single working lady only. Asem Dua, Bali Village Complex, Cipete. Rp.3,000,000/ month all inclusive. Please call 021 985 81929.
Bali Villa for Rent. Located in Bukit Jimbaran, 20 minutes south of the airport, this beautiful villa enjoys spectacular views across Benoa Harbour to Gunung Agu ng, Nusa Penida and beyond. Situated in a private development away from the tourist centres, it is just 10 minutes from the beach, sea food restaraunts and other amenities at Jimbaran Bay. It is also in easy reach of the golf courses at New Kuta and Nusa Dua and the many other attractions of the Bukit Penninsular. Recently rebuilt and able to sleep 4/5 guests, the villa facilities include two en suite double bedrooms, dining room, living/ TV room, alfresco kitchen diner, swimming pool and bale. A separate third guest room is pending renovation. The buildings are set in a luxuriant landscaped garden, including a well stocked fish pond and fountains. Staff include maid and night security. A car and driver can be provided by arrangement. Rental rates are US$200 daily or US$1000 weekly. For more details contact 081316353222.
Office Space for Rent : located in Mega Kuningan. Address: 4th Floor of Kantor Taman E33, Unit A1. Nice corner unit with lift (above the Cazbar). Price: Rp130.000,- /m2. Service charge: Rp2.500.000,-/mth . Payment in advance. Minimum initial lease term is 2 years. For viewing, call to : 08111490400.
Unique bed and breakfast in the green foothills of Mount Merapi. A beautiful 100-year old Javanese joglo, fully restored to a high standard with original antiques. 3 double bedrooms, big lounge and garden with barbeque.
city. Clean air and natural well water. For further details please check out www.jogloago.com or 08123563626
looking for a house-mate (female) to share with. its in pondok indah sophisticated house, spacious space of living rooms, kitchen, its a 2 stories house. The rental price is IDR 3 mio per month, includes electricity, maids, cable TV, room rental, wifi. And room is open for viewing :) info please call: Eda: 087875001979 Email: edaclarissa@hotmail.com
For rent: Kemang jaya apartment. 169M2, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Semi or full furnished, swimming pool view, to contact : 0816 146 1144
• For Rent, Sudirman Park Apartment Tower B; 11th Floor, Swimming Pool View, 1 Bed Room 52 sqm, fully furnished and ready to stay. Rental rate : Rp. 5.5 million per month (negotiable). Further information please contact +62 813 1015 8289.
Apartment for Rent: The Eighteen Residence Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Epicentrum Taman Rasuna. Tower / View: North / City View Size: 70sqm, Bedroom: 2 Bathroom: 1 Condition: Fully Furnished modern minimalist style Air conditioner in each room, Plasma TV 32 inch Sofa-bed DVD player Dining set Kitchen set Large fridge Microwave Water dispenser Washing machine + dryer Water heater Vacuum cleaner
Facility: gym, swimming pool, mini-market, cafe, security 24 hours, convenient car-park. Additional info: strategic area (close to Epicentrum shopping mall, private hospital, central business district). Rent charge: US$1300 nett/ month (negotiable). Available for 1 year or more. Contact number: 0816767542 (Alpha), 08121058866 (Betha)
Land lease offering / bar business for sale - Strategically located in Tuban Bali, right next to the airport extension project, opposite of Harris Hotel Tuban. A 16 years pre-paid lease of a 200m2 lot with a two story building offering a business area of 250m2. Suitable for any commercial purpose but available and equipped as a complete bar & resto business. For more info: edo@jakartaexpat.biz
JOBS LOOKING FOR WORK Looking for Job as a Chauffeur/ Driver. Familiar with Jakarta traffic laws, safe vehicle operating practices. Good knowledge of Jakarta Metropolitan area roads. Fluent in English. Contact info: Hasan Mobiles: 081284889929 e-mail:franzkafka_1977@yahoo.co.uk
SERVICES
Medical evacuation health & life insurance. Let us diagnose your needs. Contact paul beale, mobile: +62 816 137 0663, office: 021-5220990 Email: paulbeale@gms-financial.com
Advocate & legal consultant, contact: +62 81 797 55 729
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Classifieds Consultant for renewable energy development. Strength in commodities + biofuels + strategy + marketing. Seeking employers, companies who require such services. Contact: biomassrenewables@gmail.com
18 14 6511, 88healthylife@gmail.Com
free delivery in Jakarta 081317722271
A Gemstone and Jewelry Company is expanding, with planned events in Rome, Milan, Sydney and Helsinki. We are looking for an investing partner to make this expansion. Our company is located in Jakarta and run by an expat. Email: dmulia98@yahoo.com
For sale: few batak hand woven “ulos”, want to see picture, Contact: +62 81 797 55 729
The cheapest outlet furniture factory shop only at www.toko-murah.info Cheap delivery every week to Jakarta.
Bali. Private Swimming Teacher All Level & Age. Leo: 081338704319 Need a professional photographer for your events: company event, pre-wedding photo, wedding day photo & Video, Family Photo, Birthday photo, please call: 08111881214 or e-mail: dian. corry@gmail.com
• Need somewhere interesting to visit at weekends? Entertaining visitors from overseas? Come to Animal Sanctuary Trust Indonesia (ASTI) near Bogor to see rehabilitation of endangered animal species in action. Check www. animalsanctuarytrustindonesia.org for details, and contact Annette (annette.asti@hotmail.com ; 08161834057) to make your booking.
Available in Jakarta for private discourse on: Spirituality, philosophy, metaphysics. Clear out confusion in your life. Discover answers. Start living in truth, a wholesome life. email for appointment: etherealsciences@gmail.com
• Need a Costume? For Surprize Party, Farewell Party, Gathering, Compant Event, Birthday, Halloween, etc. Please visit : www.kostumku.com or come to our store : ITC Permata Hijau, 2 Floor, Blok B10 #6-7, South Jakarta. Rental - Sell - Customized for Kids and Adult.
Private Piano Lesson for Children Contact : 08561486750
Bahasa Indonesia Teacher for Expats. Weekend and after office hours. Contact: Wijaya 0811 821 599
Ali carpets Carpet solution Dealing of fine quality persian, afghan, turkish, Pakistan, indian carpetets & rugs. Jl. Raya Alternative km3/no.53, Kranggan, cibubur 17435 Tel: (021) 845 96 539 Cell: 0816 188 3407 E-mail: muhrab@hotmail.Com
For sale: beautiful and original batik bedspreads with matching pillow cases. K-size set: 400,000. Q-size set: 300,000. S-size set: 200,000. We also make to order. Phone: desi: 08128295914
Bali. Private swimming teacher All level & age Leo: 081338704319
Our business is to provide an antique, unique, and very rare. One of them is chinese antique bed made of jade serpentinite. To see our collections please open: http://butikantik.blogspot.com Abduh mobile: +62815 8940 350
For sale - A set of 12 silver plated dessert spoons from the famous french maker “christophle”. French circa 1930. USD 120. Please call 021 719 0087.
OTHERS
Independent business consultant 081 88 555 88 (021) 928 777 63
Seeking investor for any related coal/copper/gold/manganese. For info, call agus 081 88 555 88, 0812
Brand new lg Dvd Home Theater System with Bass Blast - ht306su Srp: rp. 1.610 mio. My price: only rp. 1.250 mio! 2 Units available Full hd (1080p) with hdmi interface. Total 330 w output power. Dolby digital recorder. Virtual sound matrix (vsm) for premium surround sound. Multiple playback: dvd, dvd+r, dvd+rw, mp3, wma, jpeg, audio cd, cd-r, cd-rw, Divx playback. Usb direct recording & playback. Usb plus (mp3, wma, video files playability). Karaoke functions: fanfare, scanning, 2 mic inputs, cd voice remover. Fm tuner. Oval & parabola speakers. Powerful bass sound. Pls contact djunadi @ 081808159599. Serious inquiries only.
Overweight? Want to lose 10 Kg in 1 month time? Order Acai Berry weight lose supplement now. 1 bottle - 30 capsules only for RP. 250,000
Looking for a Villa in Bali? Book our newly built villa in Sanur (near Batu Jimbar Cafe). Price: 360 USD/day. A single bedroom only is 100 USD/day. For more info, email wybe. valkema@gmail.com
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