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issue 196 Chief Editorial Adviser Erin Cook editor@indonesiaexpat.biz

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Contributors Stephanie Brookes Sania Rasyid Rogier Schultz Kirstienne Ishia Marie Toledo Kenneth Yeung

WELCOME BACK Readers, This issue we’re taking a look at sports and education – ways to achieve high stakes goals with hard work and determination.

It’s a fitting topic with the recent launch of the Countdown to the Asian Games, which marked the one year countdown to the Games. Athletes from around the continent will flock to Jakarta and Palembang, South Sumatra, next August in the hopes of winning medals and pride for their countries. While the athletes are working hard preparing, so too are Indonesia’s organizers. With a tight budget and infrastructure woes, will we be ready in time?

Next we talk to Brook Williams Ross, the founder of Indonesia Education Partnerships, about the challenges in matching education and the needs of a future labour market. What was once common advice no longer fits the needs of a market or the interests of a young person. How we meet that gap is vital to future successes.

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FEATURED On Top of the World: Hiking Across Indonesia

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BUSINESS The Road to the Asian Games 2018

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FOOD AND DRINK Your At Home Beauty Parlour

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BUSINESS PROFILE Meeting the Needs of the Future Labour Market with IEP

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LISTS Indonesia's Sporting Scene Kicks Goals

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TRAVEL Pure and Authentic Bali

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NEWS FROM THE ARCHIPELAGO

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SCAMS IN THE CITY The Root of All Evil

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INFO FOR EXPATS Staying in Shape in Indonesia

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QUIRKS

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MEET THE EXPAT Sitting Down with Football Superstar Stefano Lilipaly

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WORTHY CAUSES Teaching in Indonesia's Largest Trash Dump

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DUA TANGAN CUKUP The Power of Book Donations

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SPOTLIGHT Childhood Obesity and Malnutrition: The Twin Dangers

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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On Top of the World: Hiking Across Indonesia

Mount Rinjani (3,726 MASL) Grade : Challenging Lombok – West Nusa Tenggara Trekking duration : 4D/3N* Travel duration : 6D/4N Rinjani is the highest peak on Lombok and has a number of different routes: Sembalun, Senaru and Torean. A favourite is ascending via Sembalun and descending via Senaru.

Hikers will be treated to a beautiful walk past a savannah as they pass the steep Bukit Penyesalan hills before reaching the Plawangan Sembalun camp site.

The summit push starts between 2 and 3 a.m. and includes a deep sand trek. On the way up, be sure to take a look inside the crater at the Segara Anak lake as well as a new volcano named Barujari.

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Mount Merbabu (3,145 MASL) Grade : Demanding Yogyakarta – Central Java Trekking duration : 2D/1N* Travel duration : 4D/3N

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ndonesia is well known as a country with many large volcanoes, with the majority of the 130 still active. Situated along the equator, the country boasts a unique biodiversity. This makes Indonesia a prime destination for hiking fans around the world.

Mountains and especially volcanoes are challenging to hike and there are some special requirements before taking to Indonesia’s slopes. Mountains around the world have different characteristics which influence the degree of difficulty. A 3,000 metre above sea level mountain in Nepal or in Europe may be an easier slope, with pleasant weather making it an easy hike. This is not the case in Indonesia, with even 2,211 MASL Mount Salak in Bogor being a demanding hike with steep inclines, humidity and year round rain.

Novice hikers require special training before taking on a mountain, including running and staircase walking on a medium speed at least twice a week. This type of cardio helps oxygen circulation in the body as well as training would-be hikers in learning to control the lungs. Additionally, hikers must become used to hiking with a heavy backpack. While porters are common and assist in carrying camping gear, cooking gear and first aid equipment, hikers will be required to carry their own backpack.

For some of Indonesia’s more difficult hikes – and the most stunning – such as Mount Raung in East Java and Mount Jayawijaya in Papua, special gear is also needed to ensure the safety of hikers along treacherous parts of the climb.

Mount Gede (2,958 MASL) Grade : Moderate Cibodas – West Java Trekking duration : 2D/1N* Travel duration : 3D/2N A twin mountain sitting beside Mount Pangrango, Mount Gede is a favourite for the Jakarta community.

Just a few hours drive from the city Mount Gede has three different routes: via Cibodas, Putri or Selabintana. The longest and most difficult is via Selabintana in Sukabumi. The Putri trail descending in Cibodas is the most popular route as it’s shorter and offers a change of scenery including a small lake and some amazing waterfalls.

Mount Semeru (3,676 MASL) Grade : Challenging Lumajang – East Java Trekking duration : 3D/2N* Travel duration : 5D/4N Semeru, the highest peak in Java, means great mountain while the peak is called Mahameru.

A flight to Malang and a four hour drive to the foothills at Ranu Pani village will take hikers to the spectacular climb. Starting with a beautiful landscape and seemingly ever-changing scenery including an open jungle, the famous Ranu Kumbolo lake, a lavender field and an open pine forest, the first day will end at the Kalimati camp site.

Just a three hour drive from Yogyakarta hikers will find the foothill of Merbabu, with four routes to the peak: Suwanting, Selo, Thekelan and Wekas. The most accessible sees hikers start on Suwanting and descend via Selo. The most breathtaking views are on offer through the pine forest and the savannah of Suwanting. From the savannah Mount Merapi, Mount Sindoro, Mount Sumbing and Mount Selamet are all visible in an amazing panorama.

Mount Kerinci (3,805 MASL) Grade : Challenging West Sumatera – Jambi Trekking duration : 2D/1N* Travel duration : 5D/3N (w/ extra 1 day hike to 7 mountains lake) Mount Kerinci can be accessed by a seven hour drive from Padang, West Sumatra. Mount Kerinci is the highest volcano not just in the country but in all of Southeast Asia. With a tight jungle and stunning rainforest it can be steep and slippery. This one is for the truly experienced, with narrow parts where hikers are forced to crawl.

Mount Tambora (2,722 MASL) Grade : Demanding Sumbawa – West Nusa Tenggara Trekking duration : 3D/2N via Desa Pancasila or 2D/1N via Doro Ncanga Travel duration : 5D/4N & 4D/3N Tambora is world famous – and for a world changing reason. The volcano’s eruption in 1815 was so big it changed the climate around the world, blocking out the sun for a ‘year without summer’ which led to destroyed crops, illnesses and thousands of dead across the world.

Tambora has two routes. The Desa Pancasila route is a touch more difficult with a hike through steep jungle, or the Doro Ncanga. From Doro Ncanga, a jeep carries visitors across a beautiful savannah to the campsite.

From there, a three hour hike before sunrise will take lucky adventure seekers to the summit.

To book any of these trips get in touch with Indo Trekkers via www.indotrekkers.com

For climbers taking on Indonesia’s humid summits a high protein diet is needed, unlike in the Himalayas where a high carbohydrate diet helps to prevent altitude sickness.

With the summit push beginning at midnight the real adventure begins with a climb through steep jungle until it gives out to deep sand trails. This is where the training comes in. The sands are the most challenging aspect of this climb and require special technique to resist sliding. But it is worth it, with the volcano puffing away every 30 minutes in a stunning scene.

But, Indonesia is diverse in its offerings for hikers.

Here are some of the most popular hikes for a variety of classifications.

All hikers must leave by 10 a.m. with a daytime change in wind direction sending dangerous and toxic volcanic gases across the trekking route.

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BY ERIN COOK

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he middle of August has been a busy time for the Indonesian government.

The 50 th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Indonesia’s 72nd Independence Day and the launch of the one year road to the Asian Games 2018 all took place in the same week.

But if President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo was overwhelmed, he showed no signs of it on August 18 as he oversaw the Countdown to the Asian Games celebration at the National Monument, better known as Monas, in Central Jakarta.

He was joined by Vice President Jusuf Kalla, Youth and Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi, Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs Puan Maharani and former president Megawati Soekarnoputri.

The Games will see Jakarta and Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra, share the honour of hosting.

This is the second time Jakarta has hosted the Games, but the first time the responsibility has been split between two cities. Venues in Bandung, West Java and Banten will also host the massive Games which will see countries from across Asia take part.

Jakarta-Palembang weren’t originally named hosts. Vietnam’s Hanoi was initially to play host, but pulled out citing financial issues. The Vietnamese government is not the only in having concerns over the rising costs of hosting such massive events.

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The Road to the Asian Games 2018

“Jakarta-Palembang weren’t originally named hosts.

Vietnam’s Hanoi was initially to play host, but pulled out citing financial issues. ” Former Jakarta Governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama was not excited at the prospect of the city hosting the 2018 Games. He suggested back in 2015 that Jakarta would be better off using the money it would cost to develop the specific infrastructure and host facilities would be better utilised in one of the pressing transportation projects.

“Jakarta is already too big for the Asian Games,” Ahok said in December 2015.

His campaign to have Palembang the sole host quickly went nowhere and he spent the next year overseeing the development and construction of facilities, including a massive overhaul of the Bung Karno Stadium sporting complex in Senayan, South Jakarta.

The current budget allocation for infrastructure development for

Asian Games 2018 in both Jakarta and Palembang sits at Rp.5.5 trillion (US$411 million), according to Public Works and Public Housing Minister Basuki Hadimuljono.

calculated properly in detail," he said, adding that the construction must be completed on schedule.

Hadimuljono meets frequently with Jokowi and Vice President Jusuf Kalla to update them on progress, according to local media reports.

For Jokowi, the Asian Games 2018 appear to be his moment to show the world the advances Indonesia has made under his leadership. A well-run Games with state-of-the-art facilities and clean governance is important to him.

Construction is on track, the minister said earlier on the year, with no major delays expected ahead of the Games.

"It could boost our name in the international community," Jokowi said in June.

The president has been involved in monitoring the budget himself, telling a limited meeting with relevant ministers back in June that he “wants the budget to be calculated properly in detail” and reminding that construction must completed on time and budgets cannot be inflated. "I want the budget to be

In addition to sporting facilities and athletes' accommodation, the Jakarta government is also expected to have the Mass Rapid Transit, Light Rail Transit and the airport commuter rail line up and running before the opening ceremony in August next year.

Food and Drink

Your At Home Beauty Parlour

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he humble avocado. The breakfast spread of choice in the West and a delicious dessert in Indonesia. And also the DIY face and hair treatment of beauty fanatics everywhere. High in natural oils, avocados make for an ideal beauty treatment for dry hair and skin.

The recipe couldn’t be easier – if you can resist eating it!

Banana-based hair masks are exceptionally easy to make and will help dry and frizzy hair. Simply mix one to two bananas with 60 millilitres of coconut milk or one tablespoon of olive oil. Both of these combinations can be lathered into the hair and left to sit for up to an hour. A thorough rinse with cold water will leave even the most brittle and lifeless of hair recharged.

This recipe from health blogger Nutrition Stripped takes advantage of the vitamin E, healthy fats and antioxidants found in avocados, while the oatmeal acts as a gentle exfoliant.

The health benefits of bananas are so strong that even simply mashing a banana and applying it alone to your face can make a marked difference.

Packed with vitamins and potassium, these nutrients will help brighten the skin and moisturise.

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½ avocado ¼ cup uncooked oatmeal 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Mash together the ingredients in a small bowl and apply directly to your face, letting it sit for about 20 minutes.

Rinse with warm water and moisturise as normal.

Still have an avocado left over? Mix it in a bowl with two tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of olive oil.

Combined this makes a chemical-free deep conditioning hair mask, according to wellness blogger Wholefully. The key to success here is keeping the mask on for up to an hour and applying heat, whether that is sitting outside in the sun with a good book, or a blast of a hairdryer.

Who hasn’t bought a kilogram of bananas in an effort to snack healthily only to watch them slowly turn brown over the next week? There are better uses for them than the bin.

Cucumbers are a classic home remedy.

While slices of cucumbers to revive tired and dark eyes is well known, using the hydrating vegetable as a toner is less so. Simply grate a third of a cucumber into a small bowl, dip a cotton pad into the cucumber and wipe over the face. Allow the liquid to dry and work its hydrating magic.

Cucumbers can also be blended together with tomatoes and applied directly to the face. Leave the mixture on for around five minutes before rinsing with warm water. The effects of the natural ingredients should be near instant.

The coffee drinkers among us have been throwing into the trash one of the world’s best exfoliants – coffee grinds.

For every three tablespoons of grinds, mix two tablespoons of oil (either olive or coconut) and one tablespoon of sugar. This mixture can last for up to two months if stored in a sealed container. Use this all over the body as a cheap and effective exfoliant.

Follow up with moisturiser.

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Meeting the Needs of the Future Labour Market with IEP

BY ROGIER SCHULTZ

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ot only expat directors of companies in Indonesia know that finding qualified human capacity is challenging – especially for skilled positions and middle management jobs – but the Indonesian government and President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo publicly recognize that for Indonesia to continue to grow economically, they need to bring international quality skills and professional development to their people.

The lack of qualified human capacity in skilled and management positions, in addition to a lack of transportation infrastructure and inconsistent rule of law, is significantly holding back this nation from reaching its current economic potential. The Labour Division of the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) stated last December that the creation of 3 million new jobs per year is necessary for Indonesia to maintain its current unemployment rate, but efforts to build skills of the labour force are facing challenges and Indonesia has fallen a million jobs short of this target.

To start to fill in this widening gap, especially in the face of the new ASEAN Economic Community environment enabling skilled workers from other nations to compete for Indonesia’s best jobs, President Jokowi has put high pressure this year on multiple ministries to collaborate in developing skills appropriate for Indonesia’s current job demands and begin to address gaps in the newly growing industries.

The Ministries of Manpower, Industries, Education and Culture, and Research, Technology & Higher Education, as well as the national professional certification bureau and other agencies have been struggling to work together to put forward plans to address the chasm between what is taught in vocational schools and universities and what is needed to fuel the industries and economic growth.

Expat Brook Williams Ross has stepped into this need together with the team he has created in Indonesia Education Partnerships, a not-for-profit consultancy working to help develop Indonesia’s economy through education.

No stranger to developing functioning and effective partnerships under pressure and in challenging environments, Ross first worked in developing strategic partnerships for human capacity development under the American Red Cross following the 2004 Aceh tsunami. The training needs in Aceh at that time were daunting; the majority of skilled workers in many villages and towns were killed, including nurses, doctors, teachers, administrators and market managers among others.

After three years in Aceh, Ross pivoted to the national scale by consulting for the US

"I've told them that this is a Muslimmajority country. We have to respect each other and I asked them to wear decent dresses," he said.

Vietnam’s budget airline VietJet is set to launch a route connecting Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City from December after gaining approval from the Indonesian government.

The Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Ibnu Hadi weighed in to help allay concerns, telling Liputan 6 the bikinis were a one-off marketing ploy to launch a route to resort town Nha Trang.

“We’re finalizing the plan, it could change if there’s something in the way,” Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi said Tuesday, August 21, as reported by Tempo.

“This reflects our commitment to strengthening tourism and business ties between Vietnam and various international destinations, including Jakarta,” VietJet Vice President Dinh Viet Phoung said.

VietJet is well known for its bikini-clad flight attendants, which could pose a problem in conservative Indonesia. But Sumadi has taken this up with the airline.

The announcement is part of an expansion throughout the region for the booming budget line. VietJet already boasts 23 domestic and ten international routes.

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“Our purpose is to meet the capacity development needs of the Indonesian government, boost their success in helping their people,” says Ross, "so we look for any institution that has the right quality of training and expertise needed, wants to be a strong partner delivering programs here in Indonesia, and can lower their costs to work with the budget available, which often can mean cost sharing or pro bono depending on the project.”

Identifying specialized training partners who can teach Indonesia’s vocational teachers and university lecturers the specialized international quality skills is a challenge at best where the most important skills don’t exist yet in the education sector.

VietJet to Launch Jakarta to Ho Chi Minh City Route, Sans Bikinis

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While he mainly engages with institutions from the English speaking world, primarily American, New Zealand and UK institutions, Indonesia Education Partnerships has worked with institutions from many nations.

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Embassy Jakarta to restart US-Indonesia higher education partnerships immediately following President Barack Obama’s 2008 election. Since then, Ross has continued to utilize his network to assist governments across the archipelago with their specialized human resource development needs.

During this period, he says, “I've hosted about 145 different international universities, colleges and polytechnics in Indonesia to engage on development strategy with national ministries and provincial governments.”

Ross and his team also help governments and university partners identify funding sources or create scholarship programs to be able to implement the programs and reach development goals.

Ross and Indonesia Education Partnerships have worked in almost every province of Indonesia, as well as with a dozen of the primary ministries in Jakarta.

“Perhaps Papua is the most challenging and the most rewarding, as their needs are the greatest and they have the furthest to go,” says Ross. “We are currently working with the Papua government and governor’s office in English training so their people can access education internationally. This year for the first time have a group of Papuan students going for Masters in critical skill areas going to university in the UK, US,

Finance Minister Battles Poverty and Inequality in Budget Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has earmarked Rp.292.8 trillion (US$21.9 billion) in the draft 2018 state budget to fight poverty and income inequality.

Indrawati has proposed programs which would include social protections, food assistance, healthcare and education, Tempo reported.

The Family Hope Program, which currently assists 6 million Indonesians with cash payments, will be extended to a further 4 million. The program will receive Rp.17.3 trillion (US$1.2 billion) under Indrawati’s proposal.

The Family Hope Program provides cash transfers to families that agree to a series of requirements, including regular health checks, nutrition training and school attendance. A 2015 review of the program

found women taking part in the program attended 7 percent more antenatal checks which translated to a 7 percent increase in childhood vaccinations.

Tempo also reported proposed changes to the popular rice assistance program to an e-card system.

The ministry has dumped a rumoured House of Representatives plan to fund the construction of apartments for lawmakers in the capital.

“There is no budget allocation. We never discussed it and there was also no proposal for it,” Ministry Budget Director General Askolani said, as reported by Kompas.

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“We are currently working with the Papua government and governor’s office in English training so their people can access education internationally.” and New Zealand. I expect them to join the government and be part of the solution when they return, using what they learned to help further develop the Papuan people."

Most of their work is with the Indonesian central government, but Ross has a sweet spot for where he started.

“I still love working with Aceh, and we have three programs there with partners to develop capacity of vocational teachers, support marine spatial planning of the government, and develop aviation maintenance skills, all with specialized international partner universities who also love working on the ground here with the Acehnese people.”

Their focus is how they can bring the skills trainings the Indonesian government needs especially when there are certain trainings that aren’t locally available or accessible from elsewhere in Indonesia.

“South Sulawesi Governor Alex Nurdin said it best to me: Of my five key skill development needs, my local university can take care of three – so I need you to bring me help for the other two.”

Ross and Indonesian Education Partnerships are up for the challenge.

But it’s not all cut and dry, as nothing ever really is in Indonesia, and rubber time still exists the further you go in the archipelago.

Ross quips, “you burn a lot of time in developing these relationships – years, really! That’s what it takes while you keep showing up and delivering on the goods. Eventually the trust is built with the government to start the programs, but hopefully not after the government officials reshuffle and you need to start over!”

Domestic Salt Production Falls Short in August Indonesia’s salt production woes are set to continue with output again falling well under the year on year average.

The country’s salt production took a dive earlier this year with a longer than usual wet season hampering efforts. Domestic demand prompted the government to import 75,000 tons of salt from Australia.

The imported salt arrived in Indonesia earlier this month in three separate shipments.

Production in August is expected to reach just 55,000 tons, higher than the July output but lower than the average of other salt producing countries.

“Our average yearly salt production in the last two years was 2.7 million tons, so (August ouput) is still far from the

normal production,” Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry Secretary-General Rifki Effendi Hardijanto said Monday, August 21, as reported by local media.

The ministry is banking on local producers taking advantage of the dry season to up output, while the release of the imported salt would be tapered so as not to affect the sales of local salt.

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ootball fanatics can feel right at home here in Indonesia, where the game is played regularly on street corners and school sporting facilities and English Premier League matches dominate the televisions of expat watering holes. But that’s not all Indonesia has to offer and for the truly sports mad Indonesia has a rich sporting history into which to dive. Who knows, maybe you’ve found your next hobby?

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Sepak Takraw is best characterized as kick volleyball, where players use their feet to kick a small rattan ball across the net. It is a popular game across Southeast Asia and is hotly contested in regional bouts. Teams feature three players and games take part on a court similar in size to a badminton court.

The game is believed to have its origins in 15th century Malacca, in modernday Malaysia, with frequent references in historical texts. Similarly, across Southeast Asia centuries old references to the game can be found, such as in a mural in Bangkok painted in the 1700s.

Originally, the game was more of a performance of ball control and tricks but by the 1940s had been formalized into the net game we know today.

Competition is tough, including at this year’s Southeast Asia Games in Kuala Lumpur this month, which saw controversy after the Indonesian women’s team stormed out of the event.

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Bend it Like Sepak Takraw

Pencak Silat is a form of martial arts which was developed in Indonesia before spreading across Southeast Asia. Matches are a master class in fullbody fighting and intense cardio, along with the skilled use of weaponry.

Pencak Silat has its roots in the pre-colonial era and it is believed to have first begun when Indian influences melded with Batak and Bugis fighting styles. As far back as the sixth century in Riau we can find evidence of the formalized style practised today.

During the fight for independence the Indonesian Pencak Silat Association was founded and reflected nationalism and patriotism values. Pencak Silat is now taught in many schools across Indonesia as well as further out in Southeast Asia.

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Fight Like a Pencak Silat Star

Winning Gold in Badminton

Indonesia’s national sides enjoy huge success in international tournaments, although that has somewhat waned in recent years much to the concern of the game’s authorities. The country also plays host to its own international tournaments, including the famous Indonesia Open which has been held each year since 1982. Largely based in Jakarta, the tournament has also been hosted in other cities around the country further spreading the love of the game.

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Indonesia is by no means the first country to play badminton, but it does give other countries a run for their money when it comes to passion for the game. The sport has been Indonesia’s most successful when competing internationally and every win is celebrated widely, as seen during last year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro which saw the Indonesian mixed doubles side bring home the gold.

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Stephanie Brookes is a travel writer and blogger with tales from Indonesia and beyond. Please see www.travelwriter.ws

Pure and Authentic Bali

BY STEPHANIE BROOKES

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stood poised at the top of the Kintamani volcanic rim with my trusty two-wheeled mountain bike ready to take on the thirty-five kilometre downhill ride, from the top of the volcano down to Ubud. The sweeping views overlooking Mt Batur with its shimmering crater lake cradled at its base, gave me all the motivation I needed to embrace this exciting challenge.

I followed my cycling guide at a steady pace and weaved my way through small villages sharing the scenic quiet roads with the villagers. Along the way the rural scenes made my heart smile. I passed by duck farmers with their long bamboo poles pointing the way with a white flag on top, their gang of ducks trailing behind. I cycled through village after village of rich green rice fields framed by groups of industrious women, threshing rice by hand and sifting the grains with giant bamboo baskets. I hardly passed through any towns, which made me feel connected to traditional village life and the serenity and slow pace of rural Bali life.

Beautiful women dressed in bright ceremonial finery with lace white tops and brightly coloured sashes making their way to the temple passed by me. They walked in procession, single file, carrying tall fruit towers on their heads, which made for extraordinary photo opportunities.

By travelling at 10 km per hour, I felt like I was making intimate contact with what I could see, feel and hear. The temple bells calling in the distance and small quaint lanes made me feel like I was discovering the authentic Bali, and open to impromptu moments that came along.

I stopped in a small village and talked with a young Balinese man named Kadek, who was clanging away on some ancient looking cymbals. “It’s called a gamelan,” Kadek explained, “It’s very complex and is made up of a sophisticated ensemble set of instruments. These gongs and drums have been played at our temple ceremonies for many centuries. They date back to the very beginning of Bali.”

Kadek explained that the gamelan is played at weddings, funerals and rites of passage as well as other ceremonies.

Gamelan is mastered by memory, by heart. Kadek invited me to come back the next day to join in his family temple birthday celebration. Not only would I hear the gamelan played, but I could also meet the shadow puppet master and watch the Wayan Kulit, the ancient Indonesian art of shadow play.

“No need to bring anything, we have prepared plenty of food, and we welcome guests. In fact, it is our great honour to share our customs with a foreign guest.” He quickly gave me his Facebook name, added me in his phone and I made a promise to return.

I found that everywhere I went in Bali, from the hotel concierge to the local fruit seller at the market, the conversations which I engaged in always seemed to come back to culture and tradition. Balinese traditional life is what you experience outside of the main tourist areas of Kuta, Nusa Dua and Seminyak. From what I experienced, Bali life is very ritualistic and steeped in Hindu religious practices. For me, every day seemed to be another history lesson, which would slowly unravel in a natural way. Bali is, in all essence, a living culture.

The island has over 20,000 temples and shrines. For such a small island (153 km x 112 km), one is bound to run into a ceremony of some description. All you need to attend a ceremony is a sarong, a long sash and a top that covers your shoulders. Men wear an udeng – the Balinese male headdress. If you choose to travel around Bali with a car and a driver, these are pretty much a given item, tucked away neatly in the back of the car, at the ready for an impromptu moment.

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When you catch sight of a line of women walking down the road, with offerings on their heads, all you need to do is join the procession at the back, and you will likely end up at a temple where you can join in the celebrations and experience the culture. As a foreigner you are welcome to join a temple prayer session. If you are lucky, and the timing is right, you can catch temple dancing and plays being acted out. These ceremonies often go late into the night, many past midnight.

My cycle tour finished with lunch, including a traditional Balinese salad with green beans and sprout (urab), tempe with delicate spices, tantalizing spicy shredded steamed chicken, satay on bamboo skewers with peanut sauce, and steamed vegetables cooked in coconut. This was served on a pile of steaming organic red rice. Our beverage was my favourite, fresh young coconut water served in the shell, a natural energy drink and electrolyte replacement.

We all hailed a coconut water ‘cheers’ to celebrate our accomplishment of completing the ride.

My next mission was yoga. It seems on every street corner in Ubud, a yoga studio is offering the latest trendy classes like power yoga, flying yoga, warrior yoga, pranayama and kundalini tantra yoga. I found myself walking towards ‘The Sari Organic Pathway,’ which is well signposted from the centre of town, wending my way to the Yoga House, a yurt shaped building situated in the rice fields.

Sheila, the owner, offers classes five days a week and refers to them as yoga for everyone. Indeed, it was. This easy-flow yoga class catered for everyone’s anatomy and ability, and because we started our class with a short self-introduction, Sheila knew our levels and adjusted for this.

Our small group of yogis was comprised of people from Japan, Sweden, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands. As I eased into my gentle flow yoga class, my view was framed by three stunning volcanic peaks fanning out from the yoga platform and the terraced lush rice fields spread before me like a living green carpet. By being amongst nature, in the outdoors in this idyllic setting I felt deeply connected to the mind, body, spirit essence of the moment.

As I practiced my yoga poses, I was accompanied by the soft rhythmic sounds of the jungle that surrounds Ubud, which seemed to keep time with the mantras we recited throughout the class.

In the late afternoon I headed off for another jungle experience and as the sun set across the rice fields of Pejeng Kangin Village, on the outskirts of Ubud, I was welcomed into the home of Putu, who is an Ubud Village Plate host. This is a new concept in dining, connecting travellers who share lunch or dinner at the home of a local family. A beautiful cultural connection over food.

On arrival I had a tour through Putu’s orchard and met her two enormous pigs and lone brown cow. Dinner was a succulent affair with sizzling chicken sate on bamboo sticks and steamed tuna baked in banana leaves, accompanied with a pile of fresh organic vegetables from Putu’s garden and finished off with traditional black rice pudding and fresh coconut cream.

I spent the next morning walking in the shadows of Gunung Kawi, an ancient temple complex 20 minutes North of Ubud amongst seven-meter high temple tombs known as the Queens Tombs. My amiable guide, Wayan was excellent company, and took me to a meditation cave.

He waited outside. He gave me just the right amount of information about the temple history and then gave me plenty of space to feel alone to soak in the mystic vibe of the temple complex.

I found Balinese people to be very gentle and intuitive with every encounter I had. Whether that be by chance meeting with a gamelan player or spending time in an ancient meditation cave. The famed island of the Gods breathes with an even rhythm and welcomes the curiosity of a stranger to explore a very pure and authentic Bali.

Things to do/see Ubud Village Plate Have dinner with a Balinese family in their home. A link to a cultural cuisine experience with a local family and you, the traveller allows you to experience Balinese culture and hospitality in a home setting. You can have lunch or dinner, add a cooking class or the market tour extension.

Website: www.ubudvillageplate.com Guide and Driver Ketut Santosa (San Bali Transport) Email: ktsantosa@gmail.com Facebook: Brader Santosa

NEWS FROM THE

ARCHIPELAGO Bootleg Booze Thrives Among Jakarta Youths The results have prompted NU to call for a reconsideration of the 2015 Trade Ministry regulation which removed the sale of alcohol at convenience stores and mini marts.

A survey has found 65 percent of youths living in Jakarta and surrounding cities consume bootleg liquor, known as oplosan, raising questions about the wisdom of continuing the mini mart ban on alcohol sales.

“Teenagers are looking elsewhere,” Lakpesdam Director Abdul Wahid Hasyim said, as reported by Tempo.

The survey, conducted by Nahdlatul Ulama Human Resources Research and Development (Lakpesdam), found traditional medicine, or jamu, vendors are by a large margin the main source for youths after 71.5 percent reported purchasing liquor from them.

Public health concerns had been raised when the regulation was announced, with reports of deaths, blindness and other injuries caused by bootleg alcohol common across the country.

A further 14.3 percent reported buying bootleg alcohol from convenience stores and the remainder from people who purchased it on their behalf.

“No one has ever died from drinking beer, but our young people could die if they drink bootleg liquor,” Hasyim said, as reported by the Straits Times.

Tempo reported the survey started in February and had "If a government policy leads to vastly increased distribution of and easier access to bootleg liquor, I think this would be the wrong step by the government.”

327 respondents aged between 12 and 21 who had been selected randomly. The survey has a margin of error at 4.5 percent.

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North Maluku Tops Indonesian Happiness Index

Death Penalty Plea Set to be Ignored by Government A national survey conducted by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has found North Maluku residents are the happiest citizens in the country, ranking 75.68 points on the index.

Maluku ranks second at 73.77 and North Sulawesi third with 73.69 on the index as reported by Tempo.

Jakartans fell short at 71.33, while Papua scored the lowest in Indonesia at 67.52 points. Sumatra is second lowest at 68.41 according to the report.

The index is created by region and takes into account education levels, work satisfaction and jobs and income, BPS said.

BPS’ Deputy for Social Statistics M. Sairi explained Jakarta’s low rank to Tempo.

“In the city, most are more successful in the personal dimension, personal achievements in education, health and employment,” he said, while those living in regional areas report greater satisfaction.

Differing cultural values explains the divergence in the rankings, he said.

“In North Maluku, the most prominent variables are social relationships, meaning of life, they believe that they are more valued than others, so the measurement is not always gross domestic product.”

“Indonesians are happy and it’s not based on richness or poverty,” he told Tempo.

The Indonesian government is tipped to reject a call from the United Nations Human Rights Council to drop the death penalty, according to a human rights activist.

National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Commissioner Muhammad Nurkhoiron told Tempo on Sunday, Aug. 20, the government would reject 20 of 75 recommendations made by the international body.

The recommendations are part of a UN Human Rights Council universal periodic review issued in May which had made 225 recommendations on human rights in the country. Of these, 150 were accepted and related to education, religious freedoms and

the protection of vulnerable and disabled people, according to Tempo.

The UN made a dozen recommendations on the death penalty including a moratorium. Komnas HAM will continue deliberations with the government ahead of the final decision in September, a deadline set by the UN. The death penalty remains a controversial issue in Indonesia, with local activists campaigning for its removal after a moratorium under former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was lifted

by President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo.

Currently 67 people have been issued the death penalty in Indonesia.

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Scams in the City

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

The Root of All Evil A travel agency has scammed millions of dollars from Muslims who wanted to visit Mecca. Victims are now clamouring for reimbursement.

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Ahmad Badaruddin said his agency would find out what happened to the ‘trillions of rupiah’ that used to be in the accounts of the company’s owners. He said at least 30 percent of the umrah funds had been used to purchase personal assets, such as houses, cars and ‘other things.’ National Police Criminal Investigation chief Herry Rudolf Nahak said many of the assets were tied up as collateral or had been mortgaged or pawned.

BY KENNETH YEUNG

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ith religion being compulsory in Indonesia and Islam being predominant, there is no shortage of scammers trying to rip off devout Muslims. The biggest scam in recent weeks concerns a travel agency that fleeced people seeking to perform the umrah – the minor Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Most customers opted for this bargain package, which had a waiting period of up to a year. Many departures were delayed interminably. When customers began complaining on social media, the company dismissed their complaints as a ‘hoax’ and reported them to police in March for defamation. When more victims demanded refunds, some of the company’s staff reported the owners to police.

Corruption often starts at the top. The Religious Affairs Ministry has been hit by numerous scandals over the past decade, from taking bribes for the awarding of contracts to print Korans to misusing Hajj funds. Despite its poor record, the ministry retains a monopoly on Hajj pilgrimages, which have a fixed price of Rp.34.89 million (US$2,610) per person. There is a waiting list of about 17 years if you can’t afford to pay to jump the queue.

According to police, about 72,000 people had paid First Travel for umrah packages, but only 14,000 of them had departed, leaving 58,000 customers ripped off. Police have set up a special hotline for victims.

As of August 21, more than 1,200 had come forward.

Indonesia has an annual quota of 211,000 Hajj pilgrims for the event that takes place during the final month of the Islamic calendar. Devout Muslims are supposed to undertake the Hajj at least once in their lives, if they can afford it.

Given the long waiting time, many Indonesian Muslims instead opt to perform the umrah, which can be undertaken at any time. Any travel agent can offer umrah services, although they are supposed to gain permission from the Religious Affairs Ministry. Rather than just a trip to Mecca, umrah packages may also take in tourist sites in Turkey, Jordan and Egypt.

First Anugerah Karya Wisata, better known as First Travel agency, was founded in 2009 and in 2011 started selling umrah holidays. It dispatched its first pilgrims in 2012, although it did not obtain an umrah permit until 2016. The company offered numerous umrah packages, the cheapest being a promotional deal for Rp.14.3 million (US$1,070).

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The scam netted First Travel an estimated Rp.550 billion (US$41 million), although police found only Rp.1.3 million (US$97) and Rp1.5 million left in its two main bank accounts. Police said the company and its owners have debts of about Rp.104 billion (US$7.78 million), including an Rp.80 billion (US$6 million) loan, as well as Rp.24 billion (US$1.8 million) owed to hotels in Mecca and Medina, where its customers stayed over 2015 to 2017.

The Religious Affairs Ministry on August 1 revoked First Travel’s umrah permit. On August 9, police arrested the company’s owner Anniesa Hasibuan and her husband Andika Surachman, the president director. Later, they arrested Anniesa’s sister Siti Nuraidah ‘Kiki’ Hasibuan, who was a commissioner and financial director of the company. Assets were seized from all three, who now face fraud charges.

Kiki’s brother Ivan, who is also a commissioner in the company, has been questioned by police.

The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK) is tracing First Travel’s assets and has checked dozens of bank accounts to ascertain whether money was laundered. PPATK head Kiagus

Anniesa, 31, had in recent years started a fashion design business and her garments were modelled at fashion shows in Jakarta, London and New York.

Some Muslim fashionistas criticized her Islamic clothing lines as being too sexy. Prior to setting up First Travel, Anniesa and her husband had sold hamburgers and mobile phone credit vouchers.

Washing its hands Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin rejected claims his ministry should provide refunds to the victims simply because it had licensed First Travel to offer umrah packages. He said the company must either reimburse payments or pay other travel agents to take its customers abroad. He promised the government would intensify its monitoring of umrah travel agents.

Responding to calls for the government to set a base price for umrah packages, the minister said the possibility was being considered to prevent agents from ensnaring customers with cheap prices.

One of the scam’s victims is Pramana Syamsul Ikbar, a state prosecutor. He denied reports that suggested First Travel’s owners had been running a pyramid scheme or an investment business. If there had been a ponzi or pyramid scheme, he explained, police and the government could blame the victims for making unwise investments.

Pramana said the promotional price set by First Travel was not implausibly low because the trips were not scheduled for peak season and there was a oneyear waiting period. “We bought services and First Travel broke its promises and embezzled the pilgrims’ money. We did not do business or invest in First Travel,” he was quoted as saying by detikcom online news portal.

He said that under prevailing laws and regulations, umrah travel agents must be licensed and must provide a bank guarantee to the Religious Affairs Ministry. He said the ministry had turned a blind eye to First Travel’s illegal actions, so it should reimburse the victims, rather than trying to wash its hands of the matter.

Criminologist Ronny Nitibaskara said the First Travel case was a case of ‘ordinary people’ who devised a get-rich-quick scam that enabled them to become jetsetters. The company’s website was hacked last week and replaced with a photo of victims demanding reimbursement. As long as religious obligations are tainted by the lure of easy profits, such cases will likely continue.

British School Jakarta Opens State-of-the-Art Sports Facilities British School Jakarta’s (BSJ) new Sports Centre forms the centrepiece of the School’s East Campus redevelopment, which also includes two all-weather football fields.

These new facilities make the School one of the best-resourced for sport in southeast Asia, and considerably enhance its well-established sports and social responsibility programmes.

In its main hall, the Sports Centre has three full-size basketball courts, with the wall-mounted backboards and an electric shot-clock. Using sound-proof curtaining, these courts convert into three separate playing areas, which can deliver six volleyball or 12 badminton courts. This enables a fully-flexible sports programme for all age-groups.

On the mezzanine floor, there is a gym, dance studio and classroom, and a rock climbing wall will soon be installed. Downstairs, the building houses a cafĂŠ, and there are observation points throughout.

Outside, the new football fields are floodlit and use the latest artificial turf technology.

When compared to natural surfaces, artificial turf has many benefits: the most important being durability, particularly during heavy rain, leading to increased playability without any compromises on safety. Set up primarily as two seven-a-side pitches, the fields will convert to 11-a-side size, with playing dimensions of 80m x 55m. There will be a sheltered viewing area for spectators.

BSJ has reviewed its sports and activities programme to capitalise on these new facilities. The School continues to embrace its responsibilities towards the city of Jakarta and its residents, so, when not used by students, these new facilities will one day be available for the wider community to hire.

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Staying in Shape in Indonesia

BY KIRSTIENNE ISHIA MARIE TOLEDO AS AN EXPATRIATE, it can be tricky finding places to join that cater to your fitness routine or sport of choice.

But settling down in a foreign country doesn’t mean you have to give up working on your health.

Whether you’re into yoga or running on treadmills at the gym, Indonesia has plenty to offer. Adults and kids alike can sign up, build friendships and get fit while having fun indulging in their hobbies.

ANNABE PILATES Established in 2004, Annabe Pilates is located in Kemang, South Jakarta. Its spacious and modern studio is fully equipped with top of the line pilates facilities. The staff consists of certified trainers who are experienced in addressing clients’ wide range of needs. The best part is the programs are affordable and include pilates, Gyrotonic, pure stretching, garuda and anti gravity yoga.

Location: Kemang Square, 2nd Floor Jalan Kemang Raya No. 5. Jakarta 12730 Phone: +62 21 7199942 | +62 878 81627500 Email: annabepilatesstudio@gmail.com Website: www.annabepilates.com

ELITE CLUB RASUNA Known as Jakarta’s most prestigious sports club, Elite Club’s wellness center boasts an expert staff, sophisticated equipment and integrated entertainment systems while decked out in a stylish ambiance. For fitness freaks who prefer having someone guide efforts, Elite offers a training plan consisting of a program tailored to meet members’ health and fitness goals and needs. Their wide range of classes include martial arts, pilates, power yoga, hatha yoga, flying yoga, cycling, Zumba, Crossfit and more.

Elite Club also has a Kids Room – a safe and supervised environment where children can hang out while parents get exercising.

Location: Complex Rasuna Epicentrum, Jl. Epicentrum Utama Raya, Kuningan, South Jakarta Phone: +62 21 5263150 Email: customerservice@eliteclub.co.id Website: www.eliteclub.co.id

GOLD’S GYM One of the most well-known names in the fitness industry, Gold’s Gym has over 750 branches in 35 countries around the world. Since 1965, they have tirelessly helped members reach their goals while providing a supportive and energetic environment with excellent trainers, equipment and programs that suit the needs of any member. They also offer personal training for those who prefer achieving their goals with the help of a certified professional. Gold’s Gym has an extensive list of personal trainers and their specializations on the website.

Location: Various Phone: +62 21 3808008 Email: info@goldsgym.co.id Website: www.goldsgym.co.id

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MERCANTILE ATHLETIC CLUB

THE AMERICAN CLUB JAKARTA

This luxurious club boasts of first-class amenities and excellent service. It was founded in 1992 as ‘Jakarta's First City Athletic Club’ to enhance the health, recreation and entertainment lifestyle pursuits of its members. Aside from elegant surroundings, Mercantile combines a city dining club and sophisticated athletic club into one convenient location. With facilities such as two rooftop tennis courts, two air-conditioned squash courts, a 20-metre lap pool with adjoining whirlpool and a fully equipped modern gymnasium, this member’s access only club also offers personal fitness trainers and massage services.

Open to members of all nationalities, the American Club provides first-rate sporting amenities such as their three open-air, floodlit tennis courts. They also have a fullyequipped gym, squash and basketball courts, and a 25 metre swimming pool. Adults and kids can join their sports programs that include tennis lessons, aikido class, master swimming lessons for adults, Blue Marlin Swim Team for children, yoga, pilates, body core and private trainer classes to help maximize fitness.

Location: Penthouse & 18th Floor World Trade Centre, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 29-31 Jakarta 12920 Phone: +62 21 5211320 Email: macclub@macjakarta.com Website: www.macjakarta.com

FITNESS FIRST Also one of the most prominent names in the fitness scene, Fitness First currently has 11 clubs in Indonesia. Their centers are equipped with advanced facilities that cater to clients’ needs and more. Their programs include oneon-one training, freestyle group training, group exercise classes, strength training, cardio training and yoga. At Fitness First, they can help members achieve their goals with the right balance of training and motivation thanks to their fully equipped gyms and specialized exercise techniques, such as Dynamic Movement Training, to explore new ways to challenge members.

Location: Various Phone: +62 21 87756577 Website: www.fitnessfirst.co.id

INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CLUB OF INDONESIA (ISCI) ISCI or International Sports Club of Indonesia has the largest range of sports activities available anywhere in Indonesia: sailing, badminton, cricket, fitness & aerobics, golf, rugby & soccer (both junior and senior), squash, swimming, and tennis. Aside from sports, ISCI offers a wide range of social activities such as barbecue gatherings by the pool or party nights in the evening. The sports section also organizes club nights as well as various tournaments. Even kids can enjoy fun activities over the weekend like face painting, tree climbing or the flying fox.

Location: Kebayoran Baru (South Jakarta) Phone: +62 21 2702438/39 | +62 21 7264559/61 Email: membership@aecra-club.org Website: www.americanclubjakarta.org

FINNS RECREATION CLUB Previously known as Canggu Club, this hotspot is one of the biggest and most popular venues in Bali. Spread out across the 4-hectare estate amongst the rice fields of Canggu, Finns is only a ten minute drive to Seminyak. Any fitness enthusiast would be enthralled here as the place features a complete fitness centre with a lap pool, sports ground and tennis centre. Recreation is also something to look forward to. Head over to the Body Temple Spa, Sports Bar, multiple restaurants, Splash Water Park, Bounce Trampoline Centre, Strike Ten Pin Bowling and Cubby House Kids Club plus so much more. This is a place perfect for the individual or a family.

Location: Jalan Raya Pantai Berawa Canggu, Bali Phone: +62 361 8483939 | +62 361 4741015 Email: info@finnsrecclub.com Website: www.finnsrecclub.com

ROCKSTAR GYM Who says you can’t start them young? Encourage your children to get fit at an early age and discover the thrill of sports as well as indulging in fun hobbies at Rockstar Gym for kids and teens. The comprehensive academy programs aim to provide students knowledge in skills and techniques in various genres. Classes include gymnastics, ballet, dance, martial arts, yoga and fit, futsal, basketball, tennis and swimming. Kids as young as six months up to 16 years of age can take up lessons from highly qualified teachers and extensively trained expatriate and local staff. Check the website for a list of schedules and locations.

Website: www.rockstar-gym.com Location: Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No 2, South Tangerang Phone: +62 21 7490540 Email: sales@isci-jakarta.com Website: www.isci-jakarta.com

“Whether you’re into meditation like yoga or running on treadmills at the gym, Indonesia has plenty to offer. Adults and kids alike can sign up, build friendships and get fit while having fun indulging in their hobbies.”

Quirks Flag Faux Pas Stains SEA Games as #ShameOnYouMalaysia Goes Viral

Southeast Asia Games host Malaysia has found itself in hot water after an apparent design flaw in the Games’ official booklet drew criticism from Indonesian netizens and government officials.

The booklet included a page paying homage to previous hosts, including Indonesia, with the famous merah putih printed upside-down – the flag of Poland.

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Photos of the booklet went viral after Indonesia’s Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi‫ ‏‬tweeted it, with #ShameOnYouMalaysia trending on Twitter and Malaysia’s Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin paying a special visit to the Indonesian delegation in Kuala Lumpur to apologize.

Brunei has also had its flag misused after organizers used the flag of the Brunei military rather than the country when awarding synchronised swimmers Jacqueline Lim and Nur Hafizah Ahmad their medals, according to a report from Agence France Presse.

Malaysia, who is hosting the Games this month in Kuala Lumpur, is apparently embarrassed and apologetic over the incident.

“We would like to extend our apology to the government and the people of the Republic of Indonesia,” a foreign ministry statement said.

“In this regard, we wish to assure the government of the Republic of Indonesia that all measures have been taken to address this unfortunate situation.”

Grab Driver Arrested After Alleged Blackmail Attempt A driver for ride-sharing app Grab has been arrested after an alleged attempt to blackmail passengers with an ‘immoral’ video captured during a ride.

South Tangerang Police said the driver, identified by his initials RA, demanded the couple pay him or he would circulate the video, which some reports have said showed the pair kissing in the back seat of the vehicle, made with an on-board camera.

“The two victims used the services of the driver on July 29 at 1:30 p.m. to go from Sekolah Tinggi Perikanan to Pondok Rumput, Bogor,” South Tangerang Police Crime

Investigation Unit Head Ahmad Alexander said Sunday, August 20, as quoted by Kompas.

Police said the suspect threatened the pair after arriving in Bogor. Initially, the alleged victims handed over Rp.50,000 (US$3.75) but RA continued to make threats via the phone, eventually demanding Rp.1.5 million (US$112).

The riders reported RA to the police, who made the arrest in a sting operation after the victims arranged a meeting with RA. The driver faces up to nine years in prison on blackmail charges.

FPI Needs Image Overhaul: Governor-Elect Anies Baswedan IMAGE VIA CELAH KOTA

Jakarta Governor-elect Anies Baswedan has called for the Islamic Defenders Front, the hardline Muslim group better known as FPI, to rebrand as a group which promotes Pancasila, the country’s founding ideology.

Tempo reported Baswedan attended the group’s 19th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, Aug. 19, where he made the address.

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“I want to reiterate what I have said before, that from now on the FPI must prove itself as one of the organizations that serve as guardians of the country’s diversity,” Baswedan said, as reported by Tempo.

Baswedan, a former education minister in the President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo cabinet, called for the group to help in finding solutions to inequalities and injustice which threaten national unity.

“We should not only make efforts to preserve the country’s unity, but also fight for social justice for all people in Indonesia,” Baswedan said, as reported by Tempo.

FPI, under the leadership of Rizieq Shihab, spearheaded the campaign against former Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, or ‘Ahok,’ including a number of protests which saw millions of Muslim protesters shut down the city.

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Meet the Expat

Sitting Down with Football Superstar Stefano Lilipaly

BY ROGIER SCHULTZ

they didn’t want me to leave. I explained to them my desire to play in Indonesia and to live there someday. It is nice to show my son how the Indonesian culture is and to give him the opportunity to see where his family came from,” he said Gerald van den Belt, Technical Director at Cambuur Leeuwarden, told Dutch press: “We did everything we could to keep him here, but the desire to play and live in Indonesia was so strong for him and his family that we looked at the human aspect. That is why we cooperated and we are wishing Stefano and his family all the luck and success in Indonesia.”

After the transfer was realized, he flew to Bali for an official presentation at the club. The very next day he was already playing his first minutes for Bali United.

“I was really tired, because after my flight I barely had the chance to rest. But, the atmosphere in the stadium was amazing. I started on the bench so I could see the fans and they were loud! It was not easy from a physical perspective, again I was really tired, but it felt good to be on the pitch and make my first minutes for Bali United and the most important thing is that we won 5-2,” he said.

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ootball is extremely popular in Indonesia. It's a sport that anyone can play no matter how rich or poor you are. I've seen people play barefooted, with goals made of bamboo, on a field with no grass, using a tennis ball. There's literally no barrier that prevents you from playing the game.

The Indonesian people are very much into the European and world football scene. You are likely to see many neighborhood kids wearing European clubs' jerseys (original or fake, that's another question).

In the last couple of years, Indonesian football was at its lowest point ever. Despite all the nonsense that has gone on in those years, the FIFA ban was the first issue that had to be resolved. It has. Now that the league is up and running, there is optimism that despite the often-erratic standards off the pitch in terms of professionalism and vision, it will go from strength to strength.

This season, there are several big-name foreign signings like Essien (Chelsea, Real Madrid, AC Milan), Didier Zokora (Tottenham Hotspur, Sevilla), Peter Odemwingie (Lille, Lokmotiv Moscow, Stoke City), Carlton Cole (Chelsea, West Ham United, Celtic), Milos Krasic (CSKA Moscow, Juventus, Fenerbache) and Mohamed Sissoko (Valencia, Liverpool, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain).

These new imports may be of the veteran variety, but they give the league a bigger profile at home and overseas. As a result, these Indonesian stars – many of a mixed heritage and naturalized Indonesians – are coming ‘back’ to the Indonesian League.

“We are doing well with the club; we are competing in the top of the league where everything is possible.

At the moment we are in second place, so we will work hard to be the national champion.”

“I did spend my entire childhood in the Netherlands but my best memory of Indonesia was probably the AFF Cup (Asean Football Federation Cup), where I scored an important goal against Singapore,” Lilipaly said.

“Because the transfer happened pretty fast, I didn’t have the chance to sort out certain things in the Netherlands and I am also looking for a house here in Bali to live in with my family.”

From the moment Bali United approached Lilipaly, he was impressed and the talks confirmed his next step: playing in Indonesia.

Lilipaly will fly back to Europe for a couple of days to arrange things, see his wife, son and other loved ones and then a couple of days later he hops back on a plane to continue his football career here in Bali.

“From the very first moment that I started talking with the people of Bali United there was a positive mutual feeling.

I discussed with the people of the club my expectations and from what I see it all looks really professional, the club is growing and that is why I want to be part of it.

“The need to play in Indonesia was getting stronger during the AFF Cup in 2016. After Bali United made an official offer to my former club in Europe (Cambuur Leeuwarden),

“The people that are in Bali, either they live here or are visiting Bali for the holidays, it is worth coming, see and experience the games of Bali United. We are doing well with the club; we are competing in the top of the league where everything is possible. At the moment we are in second place, so we will work hard to be the national champion.”

One of these stars is national team player Stefano Lilipaly.

Lilipaly was born in the Netherlands where he represented the Dutch national team at a youth level. With an Indonesian father, he joined the Indonesian national side in 2013.

After spells at Dutch teams FC Utrecht, Telstar, Cambuur Leeuwarden and Japan’s Consadole Sapporo he has signed a contract with Bali United.

(All images courtesy of Stefano Lilipaly)

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Worthy Causes

Teaching in Indonesia’s Largest Trash Dump Local organization Pesta Pendidikan is honoring the service of teachers in the landfill of Bantar Gebang, West Java by providing them with professional training and development. The initiative should inspire educators across the archipelago to continue improving their teaching skills under all kinds of circumstances.

The Power of Book Donations Komunitas 1001buku, a local NGO, is facilitating book donations to remote regions across the archipelago in order to preserve the reading culture that is beginning to fade away within the local society.

The reading culture in Indonesia and around the world may have been shifted thanks to the digital revolution. Many of us are nowadays more used to finding information on the Internet or social media, which in fact do present contents with even more immediacy and flexibility compared to print materials. But for many children in remote regions with limited access to the new media, books still count as a fundamental source of knowledge.

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bu Tati, Ibu Eva and Ibu Cucu are three dedicated teachers who spend their days teaching in the small administrative village of Sumur Batu in Bantar Gebang. Each of them have so far given 35, 9 and 27 years of their lives respectively to make sure that the people in Sumur Batu earn their rights to the proper education.

To say that what they do is admirable would be an extreme understatement as Ibu Tati, Ibu Eva, Ibu Cucu and the rest of the teachers working in Bantar Gebang do not necessarily share a conventional teaching experience the way most teachers normally do.

The area known as Indonesia’s largest trash dump - which is now developing into a waste residue processing centre is home to approximately 119,230 residents, many of whom make a living by collecting waste. Many of the scavenger families in Bantar Gebang reside in shelters built from waste materials. Their neighbourhood is highlighted with a mountain trash comprised of around 7,000 tonnes of daily rubbish picked up from all over Jakarta. All of these make living conditions in Bantar Gebang even more incompatible with the residents’ health, as they face the risk of getting various kinds of sickness everyday. Under such a substandard living environment, it would be hard to make sure that education stays a top priority for young residents.

That said, a number of teachers like Ibu Tati, Ibu Eva and Ibu Cucu are determined to provide students in Bantar Gebang with the appropriate education, especially when only a few of them have gained access to education. In 2014, only 51.4 percent of people in Sumur Batu completed nine years of school and there is still plenty of work to do to support the landfill residents with education.

For that reason, Pesta Pendidikan has come up with a campaign that aims to empower teachers in Sumur Batu with trainings and development. The campaign is called Bantu Guru Belajar Lagi which translates to ‘Help Teachers Learn Again’. Through this initiative, the organization hopes to support teachers to develop their teaching skills so that the students in the administrative village can get the ultimate learning experience. The teachers themselves have become aware of the need to have more productive approaches to students that would bring a lasting impact on their learning achievements.

For young teacher Ibu Eva, for instance, it is important for teachers to understand different techniques in discussing and interacting with children in class. Ibu Tati, who has been a teacher since 1982, understands the importance of embedding positive values for her students and hopes that they could grow to become “individuals that will continue to study and able to make a contribution to themselves, their families, religions, as well as the society”. As for Ibu Cucu, she finds the importance of having an education system that is well-adjusted to the digital era.

All of these teachers are very much aware of the changing trends in education environment and they do not plan to be left behind. The problem that teachers in Sumur Batu and the rest of Bantar Gebang are facing today is that they are not equipped with enough professional training and development that could raise their standards and competence. So far there has not been a national body that can fulfill their wish to progress or provide them with development programmes. Ultimately, students must adhere to an education system that does not necessarily prepare them for the greater future.

Pesta Pendidikan is giving teachers in Sumur Batu the opportunities to improve their teaching skills by collecting donations that would be used to support these teachers with the required development courses and trainings.

They did it by setting up a fundraising page at Kitabisa. com which has so far collected over Rp.95,000,000.

The collected fund will be allocated to training and development programmes in three elementary schools in Sumur Batu for one year.

The teachers in Sumur Batu’s struggle to achieve development opportunities show the need for our education system to have a curriculum for teacher development. Reinforcing this means appreciating the work and service of teachers across the archipelago who have devoted their time to raise what could potentially become Indonesia’s future leaders. If we fail to address the issue, we would be dishonouring the legacy our teachers have passed on to us all.

Komunitas 1001buku works to distribute books into the hands of underprivileged communities across Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Kalimantan, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara and Papua. So far the community has established up to 450 networks across the nation and is looking to develop programmes that could educate disadvantaged children through books. The foundation also comes up with a variety of projects that would help improve local children’s literacy rates.

Not only that, Komunitas 1001buku also invites the public to participate in their volunteering programmes to protect the reading culture and expand the foundation’s network.

One of Komunitas 1001buku’s most essential programmes is Taman Baca Anak, which works to maintain the sustainability of local libraries and reading communities. This year alone, the number of book donation has reached up to 6391.

Komunitas 1001buku has also gathered 786 children magazines and 776 text books.

Instead of giving away books that we’ll no longer read, donating them to those in need should be a better idea. A single book that may appear to be too worn out can actually change the lives of others. To contribute in making this change please visit www.1001buku.or.id/r2.

To discover more about the programmes led by Pesta Pendidikan, please visit www.pestapendidikan.com.

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Childhood Obesity and Malnutrition: The Twin Dangers Jakarta, Bangka Belitung and Lampung had the highest prevalence of obese and overweight children in 2013.

Jakarta ranked number one with a shocking 30.3 percent.

Indonesian children face dual health issues which appear to be in contradiction of each other – the rise of obesity and continuing malnutrition. With widening income inequality, quality of life differs dramatically across the country and with that difference comes divergent health needs.

“There is a trend of over nutrition among children in Jakarta This may cause degenerative diseases, which could be very dangerous for the child’s health,” Anie said.

Malnutrition is caused by a number of factors, including poor health education, food insecurity and a lack of access to healthy foods. Indonesia is particularly prone to this with erratic weather and common natural disasters affecting both access and harvests.

“Childhood obesity could lead to gallstones and diabetes, among other diseases, which in the long term could lead to cardiovascular and brain disease,” she warned.

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This has been supported by President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo allocating an increase in funds to the eradication of poverty in the draft 2018 budget to support programs from the Finance, Health and other related ministries.

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It may at first seem illogical that Indonesia would deal with both malnutrition and obesity concurrently, but it is a common predicament many quickly developing nations find themselves in. The Indonesian government has worked hard in addressing malnutrition and poverty

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What about malnutrition?

Childhood obesity is common in Indonesia – and growing. In 2010, government figures found 9.2 percent of Indonesian children aged between five and 12 could be classified as obese or overweight. By 2013, that number had climbed to 18.8 percent.

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But budget allocation and novel programs aren’t enough to fully resolve the problem. A dozen ministries have recently announced plans to support the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement, which aims to address the causes of malnutrition.

Anie pointed to the prevalence of unhealthy foods in Jakarta and said the trend affected all children, not just the middle and upper classes. She warned a reliance on sugary and fatty street foods, as well as sweet drinks, is behind the trend.

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Stunted growth causes a drop in concentration leading to poor academic outcomes and is a risk factor for obesity and noncommunicable diseases in adulthood, a Tempo reported earlier this month said.

Indonesia Medical Nutritionists Association (PDGMI) Secretary-General Yusnita Anie said the results are ‘worrisome’ in an interview with The Jakarta Post.

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For the middle and upper classes, childhood obesity and related health problems, such as shortness of breath and increased risk of developing diabetes, are a major concern.

For middle and working class Indonesian children, malnutrition is an issue which has run-on effects in every part of their lives, including difficulty concentrating in classes.

and these efforts have seen a long term decline in related childhood illnesses, like stunted growth.

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he release of a recent global survey produced

by US Stanford University shocked few living in Indonesia after finding those who live in the country walk the least out of anywhere else on Earth. A multitude of theories have been floated as to why this is, but one thing is for certain: it has a damaging effect on the lives and wellbeing of children.

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Announcements Ascott Organizes A Home-Themed Competition to Mark Indonesia’s 72nd Anniversary Independence Day in a unique yet exciting way which will show the creativity amongst our staff and show unity for the Republic of Indonesia. In the spirit of the Indonesian culture and the environment, we encourage the participants to use recycled materials for this competition,” Rogers said in a press statement.

To celebrate the national Independence Day, Ascott International invited its staff to participate in a competition by dressing as a male and female Ascott Bear in traditional attire. The competition was held to embrace the hotel’s concept of being a ‘home away from home.’

The hotel’s Regional General Manager for Indonesia and Australia Kenneth Rogers said that the competition was expected to not only entertain the staff but also bring out the creative side of them in such a special occasion.

The activities throughout the competition were documented in the hotel’s Instagram account, @ascott_indonesia.

“This competition was held throughout August 2017.

We aim to celebrate the 72nd Anniversary of Indonesia’s

Ayana Midplaza Revamps Hotel Lobby into Multifunction Networking Space more interactive yet appetizing way. To celebrate the new lounge, Ayana’s very own Executive Sous Chef Johan has prepared signature culinary offerings, which include duck breast, veal loin and healthy meals crafted with quinoa. Pastry Chef Beno has also introduced a very special selection of afternoon tea. Not only that, guests can also personalize their afternoon tea and choose special treats from the available selection, ranging from matcha scones to squid ink macaroons.

The hotel’s lobby has been transformed into a new meeting place that combines business and social networking with dining space. The new Jimbaran living room is open to the public starting in mid August.

In the evening, the Jimbaran living room will take guests to a music night with live jazz and swing bands. Guests can also enjoy cocktails, while having a nice chat with their friends and listening to some music.

The Jimbaran living room invites guests to experience the new lounge in a much

For more information please visit www.ayanajakarta.com

Gran Mahakam’s Restaurants Throw ‘Foodie’ Independence Day Celebrations

Two of Gran Mahakam’s restaurants invited guests to join the independence day celebrations with special culinary offerings. Those who came to Le Gran Café enjoyed a 25 percent discount of lunch buffet, while also listening to some live traditional music. Guests had traditional meals like nasi daun jeruk, lontong Mahakam, tahu gejrot and desserts like lapis pepe, ongol-ongol, kue ape and kue pancong.

Meanwhile, AOKI also celebrated the national day by giving a 17 percent discount for those who came for lunch and dinner. Here they dined on a wide selection of Japanese cuisine, such as dry sukiyaki, tempura and ebi moto yaki. To reserve a table at Gran Mahakam restaurants please visit www.granmahakam.com 24

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Art Jakarta 2017 Embraces the National Motto of ‘Unity in Diversity’ In July, Jakarta welcomed the ninth anniversary of Art Jakarta. This year, the art fair was held with the theme of ‘Unity in Diversity’ showcasing the archipelago’s best galleries and artists. The artworks presented delivered the message that art can bring everyone together, in spite of all kinds of differences.

Indriati Wirjanto, the art fair’s head of committee, hopes that Art Jakarta could serve as a platform for artists and other creative professionals to engage with one another.

“Built, developed and grown in Indonesia, Art Jakarta is here as an international art fair that is available for people of all status. From art enthusiasts to collectors and fine arts practitioners, Art Jakarta was also organized as a hub for art lovers and professionals to network,” Wirjanto said in a press statement.

Meanwhile, Ria Lirungan, the Editor in Chief of Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia and Deputy Head of Committee Art Jakarta 2017, revealed that the art fair’s ninth anniversary is a crucial reminder to the people of the value of the arts. She added: “We believe that art is an important element in this country. Thanks to the local fine arts events, including Art Jakarta, fine arts enthusiasts and collectors have continued to grow.”

Art Jakarta took place from July 27 – 30 at the Ritz Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place.

The art fair organized a series of programs that combined arts with music, fashion and technology.

Art Stage Puts Indonesian Arts Scene on the Map Founder and President of Art Stage, Lorenzo Rudolf, revealed that the art fair should help bring Indonesia’s art scene to the international stage.

“The second edition of Art Stage Jakarta has been a huge success thanks to the great cooperation and partnership that we have with the Indonesian art scene. This relationship is based on a strong and unshakeable trust that has grown between the Fair and the Indonesian art scene. Art Stage Jakarta has successfully built a bridge between Indonesia and the international art world which has helped to cement Indonesia’s global reputation and position as the most active and biggest art scene in Southeast Asia,” Rudolf said in a press statement.

The arrival of Art Stage in Jakarta for the second time has attracted a tremendous amount of visitors and collectors, proving that Indonesia and its capital city is ready to become an international art destination. The international art fair, which took place from August 9 – 13, brought in as many as 52,240 guests, which included both local and international artists, collectors, creative professionals and the public. Art Stage took place at the Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City.

Art Stage was joined by a total of 60 galleries, 24 of which were local and the rest international. Aside from visiting these galleries, guests witnessed a number of interactive art projects and an extra exhibition called the Art Square, which showcased 27 select exhibitors – including art institutions, non-profit organizations or education centres – who earned the chance to showcase their works at the Gandaria City Mall.

Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) Students Get Patriotic on Independence Day

Hirsch Bedner Associates Launches Seventh Luxurious Subdivision

Celebrating Independence Day at JIS was culturally vibrant as it was joined by students hailing from different parts of the world. To mark Indonesia’s 72nd anniversary, JIS invited hundreds of students and teachers to play the traditional August 17 games. They also showed up in red and white ensemble to embrace the spirit of Independence Day.

One of the world’s leading hospitality interior design companies has recently launched its seventh subdivision, HBA Resort. The latest design division works to create global resort properties with flagship offices based out of Bali. The subdivision’s design team will draw inspirations from the island of the God’s culture scene to build luxury resorts.

HBA Co-CEO Ian Carr claimed that establishing the seventh subdivision should meet the design expectations of clients.

“For more than 50 years, HBA has been the creative force behind some of the world’s most exceptional resorts within the most exclusive destinations.

With more owners and operators seeking out these types of bespoke properties, we responded to the overwhelming demand and reflected the need for increased specialization in hospitality design by delivering individualized, tailored design for each resort,” Carr said in a press statement.

He added: “Our unrivaled capability to offer our clients a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all their design needs from a resort capital such as Bali has HBA Resort poised to be the leader in its industry and we look forward to introducing yet another thriving division from the HBA family.”

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HBA has previously worked with award-winning resort properties across the globe, including the Four Seasons Seychelles, Park Hyatt Maldives, Jumeirah Maldives and Eagle Island Botswana. The latest subdivision will be helmed by HBA Principal David Haughton who will be in charge of HBA Resort offices both in Bali and Jakarta. For more information please visit www.hbaresort.com.

Deputy Head of School, Nicholas Kent, claimed that celebrating Independence Day was vital for the school to reinforce patriotic values. “This year Indonesian Independence Day toutes the theme 72 Tahun Indonesia Kerja Bersama , and this is in harmony with the values we instill in our students at JIS. We are proud as we have indirectly become citizens of Indonesia who uphold the spirit of “gotong royong” and cooperation in our daily lives,” Kent said in a press statement.

Meanwhile, JIS Elementary Principal Elsa Donohue revealed that JIS is making sure that Independence Day will be a part of the school’s agenda every year because of students’ enthusiasm throughout the celebration. “Students excitement can be felt across the campus in participating in the various activities that Indonesians faithfully adhere to in the month of August. Participating in the flag-raising ceremony, singing the national anthem

Indonesia Raya and taking part in the authentic August 17 games which have truly become part of the Indonesian tradition,” Donohue said.

The celebration began with the morning ceremony, followed by traditional games and competitions, including the sack race, the clogs run and the cracker-eating competition.

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Jakarta Business Networkers Every Tuesday and Thursday Make the right connections and grow your business over breakfast. At Jakarta Business Networkers (JBN), all attendees are encouraged to help others by exchanging referrals and introducing them to their target audience. JBN is all about helping you grow your business. Promote your business, personal brand or portfolio each week to the rest of the attendees and explain to the group the type of referrals you would like to receive.

JBN professional networking sessions are from 7– 8.30am every Tuesday at Sapori Deli, Fairmont Jakarta and ever y Thursday at Mercantile Athletic Club, WTC, Sudirman. RSVP: info@jbnetworkers.com The Jakarta Bridge Club Every Tuesday and Friday The Jakarta Bridge Club invites ex pat communities across Jakarta to join a networking session every Tuesday and Friday from 9 am to 12 pm. Participants get to have pleasant and convivial moments in which they can share and exchange information among expats at three to five tables.

The networking event will take place at Die Stube Restaurant on Jalan Kemang Raya. Visitors and partners are welcome to join. For more information please contact Ernah at +62818686999.

Arts & Culture

Dance: Der Bau 28-29 September 2017 Der Bau ( The Burrow) is an unfinished shor t stor y that is written by Franz Kafka. In it, he imagines a mole - like creature burrowing through a tunnel it has established over the course of its life. German choreographer Isabelle Schad and Laurent Goldring reinterpret Kafka’s work in a new adaptation.

Schad’s researches focus on body and materiality, as well as the connection between dance, performing arts and fine arts that are normally showcased in international festivals held across the globe. Schad’s adaptation of Der Bau will be showcased

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Fans of the Oscar-nominated movie La La Land will be happy to find that they will be able to sing along to the movie’s soundtrack in a live concert. La La Land in Concert is a live musical, supported by an orchestra, that will bring the songs from the movie to life. The movie follows the journey of a jazz pianist and an aspiring actress who met while they were both struggling to achieve their dreams. La La Land stars two of Hollywood’s most renowned actors and actresses, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, both of whom earned Oscar nominations for their performances in the movie.

Director Damien Chazelle won the award for Best Director and the success of the movie has been regarded as the beginning of the era for modern - day musicals. La La Land in Concert Live Orchestra will be held at Ciputra Artpreneur. For ticket reservation please visit https:// tiketapasaja.com/event/la-laland-in-concert.

ANZA Melbourne Cup Party 2017 7 November 2017 The Melbourne Cup Party is one of the greatest horse racing events in Australian celebrations.

The party is organized annually on the first Tuesday of every November at the Flemington Race Course in Melbourne. The ANZ A Melbourne Cup Party will take the celebration in Flemington to Jakarta, where visitors are invited to have brunch, mingle with other guests and get dressed up in their best race attire. There will also be awards for ‘Most Fashionably Dressed Lady’ and ‘Best Fascinator.’ For those who interested in experiencing what it is like to organize an Australian event are invited to sign up as volunteers. They simply need to contact anzajakarta@gmail. com. For more information please visit www.anzajakarta. net/event-2416875.

The 2nd Indonesian Ballet Gala 2017: An Inclusive Dance Event 23 September 2017 Indonesian Ballet Dala presents a dance event that promotes inclusivity by inviting diffabled and non - dif fabled d ancers

to participate. The event will be joined by Marc Brew, an Australian professional dancer and choreographer who was paralyzed from the waist down due to a car accident; Magali Saby’s Fille de I’Air, a French diffabled dancer, model and acress who will be dancing with five local dancers, among others.

There will also be collaborative performances by local group EKI Dance Company and Disabled Children’s Counseling Foundation (YPAC)’ Universal Ballet that will bring the best of Asian ballets; CANdoDDANCE, which will showcase local talents, some of whom have hearing and speaking impairment. For more information please visit www. kiostix.com.

Music

Ed Sheeran Live in Jakarta 9 November 2017 British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran will be greeting fans in Indonesia for the first time this November. The Grammy-winning artist will be visiting Jakarta as part of his Divide World Tour in Asia. Before coming to Jakarta, Sheeran will be touring across cities like Taipei, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Manila.

Afterwards, he will be heading to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Mumbai and Dubai.

The Divide World Tour will see Sheeran performing his latest music, including songs from his latest album like Shape of You and Castle on the Hill. His concert in Jakarta will take place at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition, and will invite over 10,0 0 0 audience. For ticket reservations please visit https:// id.bookmyshow.com/concert/edsheeran-live-tour-jakarta-tickets.

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Invasion 2017 – Lost in Wonderland 22 September 2017 I n v a s i o n 2 0 17 – L o s t i n Wonderland is an electric dance festival that will bring some of the world’s greatest artists in electric dance music. Martin Garrix, Alan Walker, Andrew Rayel, Droloe, Party Favor, San Holo, Seb Zito and Shonky are among the headliners that will entertain visitors in a festival ex p e r i e n c e l i ke n o o t h e r.

Invasion 2017 will take place at JIEXPO Kemayoran. Tickets are on sale for Rp.400,000 (early entry), GA (Rp.750,000), VIP (Rp.1,250,000). To purchase them please visit www.kiostix. com.

Against the Current: In Our Bones World Tour Part II in Indonesia 17 September 2017 American pop-rock/pop-punk band Against the Current will return to Indonesia for the second part of its tour in the archipelago. the band, which is comprised of lead vocalist Chrissy Costanza, guitarist Dan Gow and drummer Will Ferri will showcase an exclusive concert at the capital city this September.

The band will also greet fans in Philippine, Thailand and Japan for its world tour. The concert will take place at MS Hall. Tickets will be sold for Rp.385,000. For more information please visit www.kiostix.com.

the latest products and services from local and international enterprises. The exhibition will also provide visitors with insights into local investment policies, as well as how visitors can attract the right partners and come up with the best investment projects. Since its inception, the exhibition has invited over 5,000 international business professionals from Asia Pacific regions and attracted more than 43,000 visitors. This year, visitors will have the opportunity to join more interesting seminars, conferences and other activities.

For the main events, there will be a digital economy conference, business opportunity session, best practice seminars, networking session and more.

For the supporting events, they will have the chance to join even more exciting activities like SoE photography exhibition, IBDexpo virtual reality area, journalism writing competition, SoE’s media competition and more.

The Indonesia Business and Development Expo will take place at Jakarta Convention Center. For registration please visit http://bit.ly/2qGXfFU.

Indonesia Culinary Journey - The Jakarta Chapter 10 – 31 August 2017 To celebrate Independence Day, Mariott International will host this year’s Indonesia Culinary Journey. To mark the event’s second anniversary, Indonesia Culinary Journey will be held with the theme ‘The Jakarta Chapter’. It will take place in seven participating hotels which include JW Mariott Hotel Jakarta, Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria Cit y Hotel, The May flower Executive Apartments, The Westin, Keraton at the Plaza, Le Meridien and the Hermitage.

E a c h of t h e h ote l w i l l b e presenting special dishes, as well as some of Indonesia’s signature concoctions. All of the dishes have been carefully selected by a team of chefs that have successfully won competitions at their respective hotels. The official celebration will be held at JW Mariott Jakarta at August 10. All of the participating hotels will also kick off the International Culinary Journey on the same day.

Alila Jakarta’s Penfolds Wine Dinner 29 September 2017 Alila Jakarta is preparing guests for yet another exciting culinary experience on September. The Penfolds Wine Dinner will be organized by the hotel to feature a six-course dinner paired with wines from Penfolds, known as one of Australia’s oldest wineries. During the dinner, Master Sommelier Hermansyah Rasyid will be explaining each of the six paired wines, which will include those from the Koonunga Hill collection. Diners can expect a complete set of stunning dishes, including amuse bouche, appetizers, soup, salmon entree, beef entree, lamb entree and dessert. For those who wish to reserve a table for this special wine dinner, please contact 021 231 6008 or send an email to jakarta@alilahotels.com.

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Exhibition Indonesia Business and Development Expo 20 September 2017 Indonesia’s largest business development exhibition will be held in September to introduce

Balinale International Film Festival Bali 24 – 30 September 2017 This year, the Bali International Film Festival, also known as Balinale, is back with more exciting cultural programmes.

The international festival will

continue to forge relationships between countries through art, film and storytelling. Since its inception in 2007, Balinale has sought to raise awareness about art and film among local and international communities, through programmes like school visits, free open air cinema, workshops and more. More impor tantly, the non - profit foundation aims to promote Indonesian cinema with the help of professional workers in the film industry and even international award-winning filmmakers. For more information please visit www.balinale.com.

Bali Vegan Festival 2017 6 – 8 October 2017 Bali Vegan Festival will be held this October to unite the local and international community by promoting love and care for animals and the earth. The three-day festival will feature a number of creative speakers. The festival recently announced that filmmaker and environmentalist Kip Anderson will be joining the festival with a screening of his new documentary What the Health. Vegan runners Alan Murray and Janette MurrayWakelin will also be joining Anderson to raise awareness about sustainable future and conscious lifestyle choices.

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ARE YOU AT RISK OF GETTING A HEART ATTACK OR STROKE? This time I have chosen to discuss Cardiovascular disease (CVD). I find that knowing your risks helps to prevent serious problems. It also gives you a chance to influence your risk! Lots of challenges again for us…

CVD is a general term to describe diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels. A build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries and an increased risk of blood clots are associated with these diseases.

Diabetes In diabetes your blood sugar levels are too high. High blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and make them narrow.

TYPES OF CVD The four main types are:

Inactivity If you don't exercise regularly, it's more likely that you'll have high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and be overweight.

Coronary heart disease This happens when the flow of blood to the heart muscle is blocked or reduced. Examples are: heart attack and angina.

Strokes and TIAs A stroke is where the blood supply to a part of the brain can be cut off (or temporarily in case of a TIA).

Peripheral arterial disease In a peripheral arterial disease there's a blockage in the arteries to the limbs – usually the legs.

Aortic disease An aortic aneurysm is an example. The aorta can be weak and bulges outwards. It can burst and cause a life-threatening bleeding.

RISK OF CVD It is not easy to identify a clear cause. There are risk factors.

I mention the most important ones: High blood pressure High blood pressure can damage your blood vessels.

Smoking Smoking can damage and narrow your blood vessels.

High cholesterol Cholesterol can narrow your blood vessels and can cause a blood clot.

Being overweight Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and high blood pressure, both of which are risk factors for CVD. Family history of CVD If you have family members with a history of CVD, your risk is also higher. Tell this to your GP! It might be worth checking your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Other risk factors • age – when you are over 50 you are at higher risk.

• gender – men are more at risk • diet • alcohol • ethnic background (South Asian) PREVENTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE A healthy lifestyle can lower your risk!

Stop smoking If you smoke, you should try to give up as soon as possible.

Have a balanced diet A healthy, balanced diet is recommended for a healthy heart.

This diet should be low on saturated fats, salt and sugar.

It should contain lots of fibers, fruit and vegetables.

Exercise regularly Do at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week, such as cycling or walking. Start at a level you feel comfortable with and gradually increase this.

Watch your weight If you're overweight or obese, a combination of regular exercise and a healthy diet can help you lose weight. Aim to get your BMI below 25.

Cut down on alcohol Try not to exceed the recommended limit of 14alcohol units a week for men and women. If you do drink this much, you should aim to spread your drinking over three days or more.

Medication If you have a particularly high risk of developing CVD, your GP may recommend taking medication to reduce your risk.

Medications that may be recommended include statins to lower blood cholesterol levels, low-dose aspirin to prevent blood clots and tablets to reduce blood pressure. Talk to your trusted Medical Practitioner to find out more about your risk and how to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Dr Steven Graaff,MD,MRCGP, the founder of Good Practice Clinic is a graduate of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Before completing his formal training in General Practice in the UK, he has worked in several hospitals, occupational health and general practice in the Netherlands and the UK. As a medical professional with international experience, Steven decided to start his own clinic – Good Practice, in Jakarta. www.goodpractice.co.id

Jl. Bangka Raya #106B Jakarta 12730 Tel. +62-21-7183140 info@goodpractice.co.id

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For sale Mercedes Benz Type S 320 L, Very good condition, Classy, Complete document Rp. 295 million (can be negotiated) contact : (WA only please) +6281290070037

Nissan Grand Livina SV 1.5 CVT Automatic. Year 2013. 7 seaters.

Priced at Rrp. 125 million (all-in nego). Location at Asem Baris Tebet. Directly from owner. BBM: D98C60B3 Jobs Available Looking for domestic assistants : An Indian Diplomat staying in Menteng is looking for Domestic Assistants Basic Job is to maintain house

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For rent one unit Large Apartment, newly renovated, 3 Bedrooms, size 190 m2, 17th Floor @ Nirvana Apartment in Kemang @USD 2,500,- per month (nego) with one year in advance rental minimum.

If interested, pls contact Olga at +628119185757

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For rent: 1 dwelling house in Pondok Indah. 3 bedroom, 1 study room , large living room, swimming pool, USD 2,000,- / month . Please contact Mr. Li : +628161178643

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For more information and to book a lesson, please email below. Accel Golf Academy-Ken Runyon All lessons conducted in English at Pondok Indah Driving Range: accelgolf@gmail.com Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation Indonesia (SK IFI ), world largest karate school with establishments in over 100 countries now open at Wisma Aldiron dojo, Jl. Jend Gatot Subroto Kav. 72, Jakarta 12780 opens new classes for all grades. Monday & Thursday: Black Belt (17:15 – 19:00) Wednesday : all grades (18:00 – 19:30) Contact us at info@skifi.org, www.skifi.org Baskoro (+6281288877005), Sisca (+628111006401) Phone :+6221799 4000 Native Italian teacher; private Italian violin teacher; spanish language teacher in jakarta. Private lessons at your home/office. More than 10 years of experience with students of all ages. Grammar and conversation lessons. Email me at sean.silla@gmail.com or WhatsApp +6281298177496

For rent 300 houses at Kemang, Cipete, Cilandak, Jeruk Purut, Pondok I nd a h. Bi g g a rden s , sw i m m i ng pools, USD 2,0 0 0 - 5,000. Call: +62816859551 or +628170093366

@Kuningan, Apartment SetiaBudi, on RENT, for short &/or long term.

Size 159 sqm, furnished 2 bedrooms in a good building with amenities, at prime location. Unit with large living room & separate study room, large kitchen , with store room & utility room, along with separated entrance for maid /servant’s room & bathroom. Agents or brokers are welcomed to assist. Reasonable price & flexible terms. Call / SMS/ WA owner: +628159061267 or +628119961267

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For rent a nice house at Kemang Utara IV. Land 800m2 build 500m2.

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Garage + carpark 10 cars. Please call Jayadinata +6287882090837 / Sutarno +6281380527848 (agent welcome)

For rent: Prestigious 4-bedroomhouse at Prapanca. Bedroom : 4, bathroom : 5. Area : +-600/+-400 m2. Condition : Semi-furnished.

A men it ies: A i r cond it ioni ng, k itchen, washing machine, prestigious 4 bedroom house at Prapanca. Strategically located close to Kemang and Panglima Polim Area. Contact: Rangga Maulana (+628222822823 4) or em a i l: ranggamaulana1981@gmail.com Price USD 4,500 /month.

For rent: Apartment @ The Oasis, Cikarang – Bekasi (Mahogany Tower / South). Size 60 m 2 , 2 bedrooms. 1 bathroom.Brand new fully furnished. Queen and single size spring bed, AC, water heater, stove, microwave, dispenser, refrigerator, TV. Facility: 24-hour CCTV and access card, swimming pool. Near Toll Exit Cikarang Barat & Cibatu. Walking distance to food centre (Citywalk). Near industrial area such as Delta Silicon, Hyundai, EJIP, Jababeka, etc. Hospital & international school. Rent Charge: Rp. 175 million/year (negotiable) C o n t a c t : D e v i e Va l e n t i n a (+6289661707980)

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She only speaks Bahasa Indonesia.

My cook's name is ibu Sulastri.

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He was our driver for one year. We have known him and his family for 5 years and have great trust in them, they are wonderful people. Pak Ade speaks limited English, however I never had issues communicating with him and due to practicing with him I quickly learned Bahasa Indonesian. Pak Ade is available to start work now. Please contact Pak Ade on +6289607038679 for any inquiries. Or email me at: maryke. vandiermen@adelaide.edu.au Lovely Nanny looking for a live out position in South Jakarta. Triyani has been our nanny/maid for the past 3 months as a replacement of our nanny. She was taking full care of my daughter as I am a working mum, as well as keeping the house perfectly clean and doing great cooking! She is very organised, fully trustable and hard working. She is a very lovely and helpful woman to have in your household. She speaks good English and understand perfectly. She can work as a nanny, maid, cook or the 3 combined.

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YOGA RETREAT U LUWATU BALI. A vacation is great, a yoga retreat is even better. Retreats simply offer more value than traveling on your own. Not only chill at some places for few days, but the retreat package includes meditation and yoga classes, vegetarian, possibly organic meals, personal growth workshops and even an occasional spa treatment.We provided the best Yoga Retreats in Bali! Our selection i s t he s elected o f Yoga Retreat with high quality and Yoga Teacher Training. Yogasearcher -> yogasearcherseo@gmail.com Personal For s a le M a c B o ok P r o, 13 ” Aluminum. Core 2 Duo, 2,4 GHZ, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB HDD: 2010 comes w ith : Microsoft Word installed, original installation DVDs , no scratches. Price : Rp. 6.5 million ono. Please email : consulti.ching@ hotmail.com For s a le i P hone 6 S , 16 GB , space grey. Excellent condition.

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Villa Damee Ubud, Bali – 35% off May and June. your weekend away or stay longer. Escape to Bali and enjoy a beautifully appointed private villa with huge spring fed pool which offers a perfect mix of seclusion and activity. A free shuttle runs 2 x a day to Ubud and you are located in a peaceful location surrounded by nature only 4.5 kms from Ubud.

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