Indonesia Expat – issue 142

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WHO'S INVESTING IN INDONESIAN

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THE CLANDESTINE CRITIC: KOI KEMANG

NEPAL EARTHQUAKE: A SURVIVOR'S

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HOWZAT! CRICKET SEASON REACHES CLIMAX

THE JAKARTA PLAYERS: THEATRE

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In our Feature Story, Kenneth Yeung explores the history of the death penalty in Indonesia, and discusses how the recent executions of eight drug convicts ended up

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Private Partnerships (PPPs) and their involvement in investing in infrastructure projects across the archipelago.

The next issue will kick off the start of our regional series, in which we will be focusing on different parts of Indonesia: Java, Kalimantan, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, Papua and the Spice Islands, Sumatra and Sulawesi. We are looking for interesting expats to interview in each of these areas, so if you know someone deserving of some exposure, please do get in touch!

We’d love to hear from you.

Dear Angela,

As a travelling retired pensioner, I’d like to have your opinion on what Indonesian politicians are doing with regards to the overwhelming pollution problems in this beautiful archipelago.

I am back in Bali again, staying here about 6 months a year, travelling between Europe and Australia, and every time it’s getting worse.

Here is a little snapshot of Sanur beach, now totally polluted with rubbish and plastic! It was high tide and the mess was unbelievable. Yes, what is going on?

Bali, as a big money spinner, will be avoided by travellers in the future; this paradise for tourists will end up empty and filthy. It’s a crying shame. Please make your politicians aware that this has to stop! Why and why? The travelling public will avoid coming back to this beautiful country with beautiful people! Why is nobody of the tourist board doing something about this?

Thanks for listening to a whingeing tourist.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

being a political tool, shamelessly exploited by both Australia and Indonesia.

We have a survivor’s report from Herbert Motz, a Jakarta expat who was hiking in the Langtang area of Nepal when the terrible earthquake hit. Motz describes his ordeal in detail, giving us a first-hand account of what it’s like to survive an earthquake, avalanches and aftershocks on the side of a mountain.

In Lifestyle, our Clandestine Critic is back – this time with a review of expat favourite, Koi Kemang. See what this critic had to say about the “Del Boy of menus” at this well-known Jakarta eatery.

In Business, we discuss a long-standing problem in Indonesia: infrastructure. Resty Woro Yuniar finds out about Public

Angela RichardsonEditor in Chief

Regards, Harry EisermannBali/Amsterdam/Sydney

Dear Harry,

I am all too aware of the problem you describe. Unfortunately rubbish is a global issue.

The problem ultimately is in modernisation: plastic has taken over our daily lives and people do not think twice to purchase, consume and discard of a plastic cup/bottle/bag/wrapping, unaware that it takes up to 1,000 years to decompose. The problem can only be solved through awareness of the end-consumer. We need to reduce the amount of plastic we consume, ensuring anything we do purchase ends up getting recycled. This comes back to education.

To be honest I am not aware of what the tourism board does in Bali to help with the problem. I do know that Coca-Cola Amatil has been running regular beach clean-ups in Bali for years now.

I think companies producing plastic should be responsible for ensuring it gets recycled, running outreach campaigns to educate the public. It isn’t fair that they should profit when the Earth and, as you say, Indonesia suffers.

Thanks for sharing.

Angela & IE Team


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Feature StoryMurder by Death

Expat BusinessFeaturedOpportunities, Challenges Abound for Private Investors in Local Infrastructure Projects

Business ProfileJakarta Business Networkers: Networking with a Difference

Expat LifestyleFood & DrinkPlaying Koi in Kemang

FashionTradition, Tears & Tantrums

Meet the ExpatRalph Klemp: Bali Expats Facebook Group Founder

Scams in the CitySex in the City

Expat OutreachEyewitness Report: NepalNepal Earthquake April 25, 2015: A Survivor's Report

SportsHowzat! Jakarta Cricket Season Reaches Climax

Meet the ExpatLuke Stockley

Worthy CausesThe Jakarta Players: Theatre with a Difference

Announcements

Light EntertainmentLazy, Hazy, Crazy Daze of Summer

Events

Business Directory

Classifieds


FEATURE STORY

Australian indignation against the death penalty was never going to save a couple of drug traffickers from the firing squad in Indonesia — and that was entirely the point. The executions were merely a political tool, shamelessly exploited by both countries.

By Kenneth Yeung

Murder by Death

FEBRUARY 8: Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s popularity was at a record low, prompting his party’s executives to hold a vote on whether to dump him as leader. Many commentators predicted he would be finished by the end of the month.

February 8: Indonesian media lambasted President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo for being weak, over his failure to stop the National Police’s sustained attack against the country’s respected anti-corruption watchdog.

Both leaders desperately needed a diversion to restore their credibility and popularity. Bring on the two Australian drug dealers on death row, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. Abbott was able to play the role of a caring, tough-talking leader, desperately trying to save their lives. His popularity surged. Jokowi was also able to act tough, showing that Indonesia cannot be dictated to by Western countries. Win-win for Abbott and Jokowi. A loss for the two pawns, but Australia had already signed their death warrants back in 2005 when it informed Indonesian police of the plot by nine Australians to smuggle 8.3 kilograms of heroin out of Bali. Australia has no one to blame but its own police and government, and the drug traffickers themselves.

The public outcry from Australia was one of the most cringeworthy things I have ever witnessed. It was reminiscent of when a substantial portion of the British public mourned the 1997 death of Princess Diana in a car accident. British media and politicians milked her demise for all the emotions they could. In the case of Chan and Sukumaran, the Australian media and politicians vigorously fanned the flames of public outrage, inciting anti-Indonesia

sentiment as they tried to transform the criminals into angelic martyrs.

Minutes after the two were executed by firing squad on April 29, along with six other convicts, Australian keyboard warriors began posting racist threats of retaliation. “Let the war begin. You indon better stay away from Aussie public especially if you wear jilbab,” declared one of the less vulgar comments on The Jakarta Post’s website. “Let’s f---ing lynch some Indonesians in Australia,” read another.

Well done, Tony Abbott, for bringing out the worst in your country’s people for the sake of your political survival. And well done, Jokowi, for fostering the impression that those who support the fundamental right to human life, by opposing the death penalty, are attacking Indonesia’s national sovereignty.

If Australians want to take the Indonesian judiciary to task for its shortcomings, there are many cases more worthy of attention. For example, the unresolved murders of human rights activist Munir, labour rights activist Marsinah, and journalist Udin. Or the mass rapes of ethnic Chinese women and girls in 1998. Also, if Australia is so totally opposed to the death penalty, where was the chorus of condemnation when three of the terrorists behind the 2002 Bali nightclub bombings (that killed 88 Australians) were executed in 2008? Far more people are executed in China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the US, than in Indonesia.

Indonesians have a strong sense of retribution for criminals. Apart from a few leftist colleagues and friends, it was almost impossible to find Indonesians who thought clemency was a good idea. From

market slums to high-rise office towers, people spoke overwhelmingly in support of the death penalty.

There was some sympathy, of course, for the Filipina maid, Mary Jane Veloso, who was granted a last-minute stay of execution. She claims she was tricked into smuggling 2.6 kilograms of heroin into Indonesia. As for the other people executed on April 29, they received comparatively little media attention. Least of all, the four Nigerian drug smugglers. It was as if their lives were worthless.

Australia’s deliberately clumsy megaphone diplomacy over the executions, as well as protests from other countries and the United Nations, were gold for Indonesia’s self-serving politicians. When corrupt politicians are embezzling funds, leaving the country with deplorable infrastructure – and when police and judges oppose efforts

to quash corruption – it’s great to pretend that foreigners are to blame for Indonesia’s problems.

“Many Indonesians still suffer from a huge inferiority complex and blame the country’s travails on foreigners or neo-colonialism,” says an international aid worker based in Jakarta. “Then they use it as an excuse to keep the door shut. This is a ruse that's being used by the elite to help them avoid competition and to allow them to hang on to their vast privileges. We didn't see Jokowi say anything in his Asia-Africa Conference speech about rich Indonesians who don't pay their taxes; he only blamed the IMF, the World Bank and ‘rich’ Western countries.”

It’s also convenient to pretend that foreigners are to blame for Indonesia’s drug problems, especially when narcotics are produced inside state penitentiaries and can be purchased at premises that claim to enjoy protection from state security forces.

Some expatriates feel there is a rising tide of anti-Western sentiment in Indonesia, manifested by the executions, dubious convictions of foreign teachers accused of rape, tougher residency permit regulations, and recent raids by Immigration against foreigners not carrying their passports.

This sense of persecution may be misplaced. Although foreigners have been unfairly targeted in some cases, there’s unlikely to be any concerted campaign to drive Westerners out of Indonesia. Just the usual greed and politics. Meanwhile, we can expect further executions of drug dealers for as long as Jokowi views mercy as a weakness.

We often read that “the death penalty doesn’t work”. I was a high school student in Australia in 1986 when two Australians, Kevin Barlow and Brian Chambers, were hanged in Malaysia for heroin trafficking. Their executions made a generation of Australians aware of the risk of drug trafficking. Likewise, the latest executions will likely dissuade more Australians from contemplating smuggling narcotics through Indonesia.

Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and President Joko Widodo

The eight people who were executed on 29 April 2015. Top row from left (including two of the Bali Nine): Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, Nigerian Okwuduli Oyatanze and Nigerian Martin Anderson. Bottom row from left: Nigerians Raheem Agbaje Salami, Silvester Obiekwe Nwolise, Brazilian Rodrigo Gularte and Indonesian Zainal Abidin.


A SHORT HISTORY OF EXECUTIONSExecutions were rife in Indonesia following the abortive coup attempt of October 1, 1965, blamed on the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI). Hundreds of thousands of people suspected of leftist tendencies were killed or arrested. Of those detained, only about 1,000 were ever brought to trial. They were subsequently sentenced to lengthy prison terms or death.

Hundreds of separatist rebels and their supporters in Aceh, East Timor and Papua were also slain in extra-judicial killings by state security forces during former president Suharto's regime.

Suharto also targeted street hoodlums for informal execution. Between 1983 and 1985, state-sponsored death squads killed about 5,000 alleged criminals. Often the bodies were left in the streets. Suharto described the killings as “shock therapy” to bring crime under control.

Since 1978, Indonesia has officially executed 79 people, including 14 so far this year. There are about 100 people on death row. Most of those sentenced to death are poor people, convicted of drug offenses, murder and terrorism. Wealthy murderers and drug barons rarely go to jail for long.

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EXPAT BUSINESS FEATURED

HERE’S WHAT PRIVATE INVESTORS WHO ARE KEEN ON INDONESIAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE MOVING FORWARD.

The Indonesian Government needs private sector help to achieve its ambitious target to improve the country’s inadequate infrastructure. According to officials’ estimations, this will cost more than US$400 billion over the next five years. However, analysts say that Southeast Asia’s largest economy will have to make some significant changes to attract some much-needed investments from the private sector.

President Joko Widodo, aka President Jokowi, says that he wants to aggressively ramp up infrastructure projects such as seaports, toll roads, and power plants to help prop up the country’s economic and international development. Last week, Indonesia saw several big infrastructure projects worth more than US$9 billion launch in Central and East Java, as well as South Sumatra. The launches finally came after long delays, partly caused by land acquisition difficulties - a notorious and long-standing problem in the world’s largest archipelago.

Last month, Jokowi also announced that the Government would invest US$22 billion in infrastructure projects and US$3 billion more into state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that are involved in the infrastructure push to one degree or another. These companies include electricity provider PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), construction company PT Waskita Karya, and PT Kereta Api Indonesia, the nation’s railway transportation provider. While funds the Government is injecting into infrastructure projects amounts to more than twice last year’s allocation, this is still a far cry from what Indonesia actually needs to realise its target, and that’s where Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) come in.

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While infrastructure projects in Indonesia are dominated by SOEs, the Government claims to offer “equal opportunities” for all players, says Rudy Salahuddin, Director for Infrastructure Planning at Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). According to Salahuddin, the Government is eager to add power plants to its existing grid to provide an additional 35,000 megawatts of electricity. Other priority projects include two dozen seaports, more than 1,000 kilometres of toll roads, and 15 airports across Indonesia.

“The Government realised that they don’t have enough money to fund these projects,” says Salahuddin. “That’s why we were offering public private partnerships.”

growth to six percent, or more. To achieve this target, PLN would need a total of US$77 billion. However, Nur Pamudji, president director of the SOE, told reporters last year that the Government can only come up with around 52 percent of the total.

Aside from power plants, analysts believe ports and toll road projects will be lucrative in the eyes of investors, especially in a country where around 17 percent of a company’s total expenditure is spent on logistics. This much is true as per data from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to its report, transportation costs for land and sea are higher in Indonesia when compared to neighbouring countries. This provides a big opportunity for private sector investors, who must win a tender first to be partnered up with SOEs – such as toll road operator PT Jasa Marga or ports giant PT Pelindo IV – in a PPP scheme.

For toll roads, the Government has given reassurance that land acquisitions should run smoothly, thanks to a 2012 law on land acquisition for public interests that went into effect on January 1. “The Government now can enforce land acquisition for public interest,” says Salahuddin. “It’s a certainty we can offer investors.”

This combination of state-budget allocations, investments into SOEs, and easier land acquisitions makes the Government confident about exceeding its expectations on infrastructure projects, according to Salahuddin. But some analysts remain doubtful, despite an improved investment climate in Indonesia. Foreign and domestic investment realisation reached US$37 billion last year, a 16.2 percent increase from 2013. However, “it’s still quite a stretch to say that the [investment climate] is conducive enough in Indonesia,” says Alejandro Perez, Senior Investment Officer for Infrastructure and Natural Resources at World Bank’s

investment advisory arm, International Finance Corporation, in Jakarta.

Many regulations that overlap could hinder investments from the private sector, particularly foreign investors. “For example, power plant projects would normally involve Bappenas, the Ministry of Energy, and other ministries,” says Perez, referring to National Development Planning Agency. “That creates a lot of uncertainty.”

Analysts also warn that Indonesia’s weakening rupiah against the US dollar could further dampen the country’s value in terms of profitability. “There’s a worry [among investors] because they have to use rupiah in all transactions,” explains Devine. “Because the rupiah has been declining in the past few years, while on the other hand, investments in US dollars would add good profit.”N

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PRIVATE INVESTORS IN LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Opportunities, Challenges Abound for

Among those government-prioritised infrastructure projects, “power is still the one that sees the most deals” because it’s deemed as “the most viable” investment in Indonesia, where demand for electricity has long outweighed supply, says Luke Devine, Head of the Energy, Mining, and Infrastructure Group at Baker & McKenzie Asia Pacific.

The Government says that the additional electricity supply will be distributed to many remote islands of Eastern Indonesia, and eventually it will boost economic

“Last month, Jokowi also announced that the Government would invest US$22 billion in infrastructure projects and US$3 billion more into state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that are involved in the infrastructure push to one degree or another.”

Not all sectors are rosy. Perez says that the geothermal energy sector in Indonesia – in which one of the key players is Japan’s Sumitomo Corp – could prove “difficult and risky” for investors. “Geothermal projects are risky because you don’t know if there are enough resources until you drill a well,” says Perez. He added that every drill costs US$8 million, and in practice, mining companies normally drill three or five wells. But before the drilling even begins, mining companies need to allocate some money to build roads to get to and from the fields, according to Perez.

Another sector that’s considered bad play is water. “For many people, it is a right that everyone must have access to,” Perez explains. For this reason, profit-seeking foreign investors’ involvement in this sector could even be interpreted as a violation of the local constitution.

Investors will also continue to monitor whether Jakarta has implemented bureaucracy simplifications - something that Jokowi has promised since the beginning of his presidency. In the past, tender documents for projects like toll roads and seaports in Indonesia often took time to be issued. “Too many deals have been postponed by the Government,” says Devine. “That’s why there has been only one seaport project in the last five years.”

While analysts say they wouldn’t be surprised if Indonesia doesn’t meet its spending target on infrastructure this year, it’s expected that foreign investors, mostly from Asian countries like Japan, Korea, Thailand, and China, will remain bullish on the country’s PPP offerings.

“There are a lot of foreign investors bidding in these projects,” says Devine. “If the Government is serious about making it happen, I’m positive that [investments in] infrastructure will continue to pick up.”

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BUSINESS SNIPPETS

Indonesia considers cutting corporate tax to attract investment

Indonesia is considering cutting its corporate tax rate to as low as 17.5 percent from 25 percent to attract more investment from companies that are operating in the region, a tax ministry official said last week.

Indonesia, which posted the weakest economic growth since 2009 in the first quarter, has one of the lowest tax collection rates in Southeast Asia.

The corporate tax cut being considered will bring it closer to its neighbour, Singapore, which offers 17 percent.

“If the tax rate difference is reduced, there may be more incentives for multinational companies that are operating in regional countries to shift their investment to Indonesia directly,” said a tax ministry official who declined to be named as he was not authorised to speak to the media.

The proposed tax cut, which will apply to all companies, may hurt tax collection in the short term, but “in the not so long term, we hope we can enjoy the result as we need investment to drive economic growth,” the official said.

Can you tell us when JBN was founded and for what reason?Years ago, in Ireland, I attended professional, referrals-focused networking events. When I began my career in Jakarta, I struggled to find a networking club that matched what I had experienced in Ireland. I attended a lot of different events, both for locals and expats, which, although enjoyable, did not yield much in the way of generating good business contacts and real value to the attendees. A lot of people would stand around awkwardly at these events, talking to the same small group of friends, or not knowing whom to approach.

In September 2013, I decided to set up a structured and professional networking club to meet the needs of most Small and

If you’re serious about business, you won’t be a stranger to the many networking events that Jakarta has to offer. Jakarta Business Networkers (JBN) was created to give networkers a chance to gain new contacts, new knowledge and most importantly, new business referrals, which eventually convert into revenue. We talk to JBN Founder Jean-Philippe Beraud to find out more.

Jakarta Business Networkers

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Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and multinationals. For that, I needed to find a reliable partner I already knew who shared the same values as me and bought into the idea.

In December 2013, the co-founder Nick Blake and I gathered a small group of eight professionals from different industries around Jakarta to discuss attending a weekly morning event to be focused on referring businesses to other members of the group.

What kind of backgrounds do yourself and co-founder Nick Blake have?I have an MSc in International Trade and Marketing from a French Business School and I currently work as the Deputy GM for

the French welding institute, Institut de Soudure, and have been in Jakarta for the last six years.

Nick is someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, having started his first venture at 18 years old in the UK. He has done business internationally for several years and is a director for a training and development business here in Jakarta.

How many members does JBN have today?We currently have 40 companies who have committed to attend regularly, joining our weekly sessions. Over 300 professionals have attended JBN’s sessions so far this year and our growing LinkedIn group now has 375 members.

How many networking events do you organise yearly?Every week we hold morning sessions at Kemang and the World Trade Centre (WTC), Sudirman, which attract between 12 and 18 networkers. We also host a quarterly major event, which brings in between 40 and 60 networkers.

At your events, your attendees are encouraged to help other members by exchanging referrals. Can you explain this process and why it’s so beneficial?That’s right; a lot of people go to networking events trying to sell their products and services. At JBN the focus is very much on giving (to the other members) and referring them to people within their networks — rather than hard selling. The idea behind that is that through giving referrals, eventually the other members will give back to you. ‘Give and you shall receive’ is the ethos and our networkers really buy into that message; the sessions are very productive. We have part of each session dedicated to referrals and helping the group.

What kinds of professionals attend your networking events? Who is your target audience?We have a wide range of attendees. Typically the sessions attract business owners from SMEs, although we do have some multinationals that send their directors or senior management. Anyone who is looking to generate business and or expand their network would benefit from attending.

Can you tell us what makes your networking events different from others?This session is focused on business. At 7am, all the networkers who attend are serious about generating referrals! A lot of other events are centred on free-flow drinks after working hours; at JBN we want the sessions

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Founders Jean-Philippe Berau (left) and Nick Blake.


would like to invite as a guest speaker. For the last two events we have been fortunate enough to have the likes of PwC and Colliers speaking about topics of real interest to our audience.

What is the vision for JBN’s future?When the meeting room at our WTC event became too small to accommodate the number of networkers wanting to attend, we opened up a second group in Kemang to give networkers in South Jakarta the chance to attend more easily. We wish to continue our growth, providing real value to our members and keep the referrals coming in. The vision for the future involves really getting networkers' businesses promoted online and making sure that this is a club that continues to attract a high calibre of attendees. Once both WTC and Kemang reach capacity it could then be time to open up a third venue. Watch this space.

Many companies now make networking a key part of their marketing plan. Tell us why you believe it is so important in today’s business climate.Old-school sales strategies consist of ‘playing the numbers game’ and the belief is that by talking to and approaching as many contacts as possible, sales will increase. We believe that if your contacts can refer your business to people they know, that acts as more of an endorsement and gives you credibility and a much better chance of converting that opportunity. Relationships are so important and you are much more likely to refer (or indeed buy) the services of someone you meet every week, compared to a complete stranger.

How can readers find out more about your events? Should they join your LinkedIn page?That’s correct, the group is called ‘Jakarta Business Networkers’ and we post information every week about our latest meetings.

domestic product from about 12 percent partly by cracking down on tax avoidance.

“I think the earlier efforts to raise tax income for the Government through stricter collection mechanisms were actually having a negative effect,” John Kurtz, head of Asia Pacific for business consultancy A.T. Kearney, told Reuters.

“So, by lowering the corporate tax rate, I would expect potentially additional commitment from corporations to invest in Indonesia or to rebalance their portfolio,” Kurtz said. "Companies are still, even now, looking for reasons to believe in Indonesia and to invest in Indonesia.”

Thank you, Jean-Philippe. To get in touch, please email: [email protected]

The tax office is trying to recoup an estimated 200 trillion rupiah (US$15.6 billion) in lost state income due to transfer pricing, mainly in the commodities sector, Sigit Priadi Pramudito, the Director-General of taxes, told Reuters in February.

Under the transfer pricing method, an Indonesian company sells its goods to a subsidiary in another country below market prices, and the subsidiary in turn sells them to the market.

This effectively reduces profits in Indonesia and increases them in that foreign country.During his presidential campaign last year, President Joko Widodo had pledged to increase tax collection to 16 percent of gross

to be effective, productive and completely focused on generating business of members and guests. Given that we attract a high percentage of local business people means that JBN is open to everyone.

Why do your members enjoy attending your events? Do you have any testimonials that you could share with us?Although a lot of the members attend and enjoy the events for the social aspect (we have a cooked breakfast and coffee together each week), the members who benefit most would say that it is because of the way it has helped their business.

Alex Hawkes (International Sales Manager — Infrastructure Asia) says, “One of the first things I did when I arrived in Jakarta was to look for a business networking club. JBN has helped us to find clients, partners, suppliers and employees. It is the best investment of my Thursday mornings.”

What kind of demographics makes up your members?Although the sessions do attract expatriates, this is far from being an expat-only group. We have a good mix of local business people and expatriates. Not all of our attendees live in Jakarta; we have had visitors from USA, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Europe.

As I understand it, you usually have guest speakers at your events. How do you choose your speakers and what kind of presentations have been given in the past?Each week, one of the members shares something about their industry with the rest of the group by means of a short presentation. This enables the other members and guests to learn a bit more about that specific business and industry.

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continuing to order from such a mixed-bag menu. I will always insist that whenever a chef chooses to churn out several cuisines in the kitchen, one style will always ‘win’, remaining their forte. It is not clear which one this is for Koi Kemang. What is clear is that whilst there is some room for improvement, overall they deliver value-for-money and a certain aloof dependability regulars appreciate. They’re not trying too hard – or if they are, they certainly don’t want you to know about it.

The wait staff are a young, friendly, slightly hapless bunch, who on this particular evening suffered the misfortune of having no napery to offer customers (well, after all, it was still wet from the laundry – what were they to do?) Instead, they plied us with paper napkins until dessert, when the linens deigned to show up, with precisely the insouciance this cheeky restaurant epitomises.

sauce, which was cold when it eventually arrived. On the flip side, the chips (served with both) were well-seasoned and the side of spinach with garlic was generous and tasty.

Desserts are a strength, and it’s another big menu with lots of choice, from crêpes to waffles to apple pie. We enjoyed the Crunchy Chocolate ‘pot de crème’ with caramel mousse, served in a mason jar. This was an inventive idea, granted with room for improvement on the execution (the caramel was a bit sweet, and they could finesse the crunchy chocolate bites and the smoothness of the crème), but it was pleasing to see something different that tasted good. The monthly specials menu boasted a tiramisu, which we were encouraged to order. The sponge fingers were slightly dry, probably because they skimped slightly on the booze when soaking them, but otherwise this was decent and we had no problems cleaning the plate.

The bar area has that sort of ambient lighting more readily found at a Seminyak beach club, with sports playing on TVs above the shelves. Cocktails here are not the best in Jakarta, but they’re not bad. The wine list is long, reasonable, and split by style. We chose from the ‘Rich, Dense Reds’ list a 2011 Argentinian Alamos Malbec (Rp.600,000) which was well-kept, rounded and balanced.

Looking around, a mix of local and expat punters happily chowed down on easy crowd-pleasers like nasi campur, quesadillas and sundaes. Koi is not attempting to do haute cuisine – it simply relies on its customers’ affability in

This month, a South Jakarta expat favourite, Koi Kemang.

Everyone knows Koi. It’s the easy, go-to, expat’s fail-safe. Friday night drinks, a mid-week dinner or Saturday brunch; it’s there for you, standing sentinel on Kemang Raya like a venerable old lady of the night, beckoning you inside with her somewhat dilapidated charms. With its trendy, industrial-chic interior – no doubt furnished by their gallery upstairs – and its gently thumping basslines, Koi promises a certain reliability, tinged with a hint of nonchalance. Come in, and have a decent night, it says. Or not. See if we care.

We sat in the optimistically-titled ‘non-smoking’ section, fumes drifting over from the bar, at one of the spacious wooden tables with comfortable wicker chairs. Along the wall, ranks of denim-covered sofas were full of Koi’s regular clientele. Many of the patrons here seem to have confused the restaurant with their living rooms and lounge about as though they’re wearing stretchy trousers and watching Oprah. Still, this is evidently an essential part of the laissez-faire approach to dining embraced here.

We began proceedings with a glass of Hob Nob Chardonnay, which was perfectly quaffable with our starters and cheap at Rp.85,000. The menu here is vast. Koi began life as an Asian restaurant in the 90s at its first location, Mahakam, near Blok M.

When Chef Benoit Claeys joined the ranks in 1998, the menu benefitted from his Belgian influence, by way of brasserie classics. Now, it is the Del Boy of menus – a jack of all trades; arguably gastro-master of none. The recent addition of fresh pastas further bolsters a roster that now ranges from noodles to couscous to paella to steak. It’s a veritable smörgåsbord of choice; a death knell for indecisive dinner deliberators.

We chose a new starter, lobster croquettes, which were slightly oily from the fryer and not as hot as they should have been, but still tasted convincingly of lobster and potato.

It’s probably not my top choice as a filling for a croquette – jamón or

cheese is usually more successful – but this was not bad. Salmon carpaccio was decent, simply served with slices of radish, and accompanied by a nice, homemade garlicky-herby

cheese. At Rp.70,000 and 75,000 respectively, there’s

nothing to complain about here.

Mains were hit-and-miss. The Classic Burger with cheese (Rp.115,000) unfortunately had little f lavour, and the patty was well-done instead of medium as requested. Adding a relish or mayonnaise would keep things moistly interesting here. The US Hanger steak (Rp.175,000) was quite tasty; juicy and flavoursome with a nice red wine and shallot sauce. However, we had to send it back to be cooked more as it was rare instead of medium-rare – clearly either communication had broken down between wait staff and kitchen, or the kitchen staff were doing their own thing that evening. They also forgot our mushroom

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Yudhistira donated red carpet gowns for auction, likewise the stylish menswear Laxmi, whose captivating electric blue tuxedo stood proudly between the two gowns waiting for a new owner. The sponsors were extremely generous by way of prizes, and we all gave the most expensive yet least costly of all gifts - our precious time and ourselves.

dress. One designer, who came to deliver their robes for the show, saw what the other designers had on display, promptly and swiftly turned back on his heels and brought back another splashy dress to compete for the crowd’s attention!

As the evening proceeded and guests were ushered into the grand ballroom, the atmosphere became electrifying! The Space Odyssey theme had begun to take hold. Special effects of laser beams and atmospheric sounds turned the ballroom into a sexy Star Wars meets Avatar, Apollo 13, Star Trek and of course 2001 A Space Odyssey experience!

With the meals served and speeches done, including one by the British Ambassador’s wife, show time exploded upon the stage. Months of rehearsal, interspersed with grit, tears, image issues, impossible egos, vacillation, laughter and camaraderie made for an alchemy that bore a show of sensational visual bewitchment. The make-up, hair and clothes exploded into a Molotov of entertainment, never before experienced. In one and a half short hours, it was all over, with the finale heralding the start of throwing some intricate shapes on the dance floor! Dance we did, continuing at Bats nightclub. As the evening ended, having consumed an ocean of amber nectar, many resembled a querulous parrot or an inebriated newt. The morning after, with much laughter, they reminisced how liberating it is to lose one’s inhibitions if only for a night!

In the name of charity, we raised money for the BWA social welfare programme. Designers Ivan Gunawan and

For forty-five years, the British Women’s Association (BWA) of Jakarta has been offering community support and friendship for UK citizens and other expatriates. Many strong bonds formed continue decades on, separated only by time zones.

Their social welfare programme contributes to charitable causes through a range of fundraising events, including its annual Fashion Show, which is the biggest charity fundraiser in Jakarta. Now in its 33rd year, it is one of Jakarta’s most anticipated shindigs and the height of the social calendar. It is a black-tie sartorial spectacle, complemented by a three-course supper and garnished by a fashion show and dance extravaganza performed by BWA members. Many months of blood, sweat and tears are spent perfecting their craft.

Those who value their social standing scramble for a ticket. They will prep and preen, going to the ends of the Earth to look their best.

In 2015, the theme entitled ‘Space Odyssey, beyond sight and sound’ transported us to the constellation of stars. Ambitious, you might think, but 9th May saw the Hotel Shangri-La look its stellar best.

This year I became part of the rookie team, thrown in right at the ruddy deepest. We swam for our lives and made it to the other end, surviving to tell the tale and live another day! For my sins, I was part of the design team and also debuted my foray into fashion. It would not be an understatement to say it was a Jurassic challenge.

The design team’s brief was to blandish and serenade Jakarta’s finest robe-makers to turn their wears over for an evening, and for us to interpret a novel way to fashion-show their amazing designs. Although it is termed a fashion show, it is more a fashion cabaret extravaganza extraordinaire!

The planning of this evening was a mammoth task. From the organising committee to the back stage, producers, hair and make-up, choreographers, models, designers, fittings, culinary preparations and the helpers who went unnoticed in the wings, all helped make it a most splendid night of a thousand stars.

This year we were fortunate to have some new fantastic designers taking part, introduced to a completely new audience of well-heeled and ebullient expats. There was the flamboyant and exuberant Ivan Gunawan, the gracious and pulchritudinous Aurelia Santoso, the vampish and stylish Kiki O’Donnell, classically featured and classy Erika Weinzinger, along with the deliciously camp and fragrant Kiki Adam. The wonderful Dini Pratiwi Irawati’s clever use of denim and twist of embellishment drew admiring cheers during a performance with her designs.

Biasa Boutique, whose laid back, easy designs have served the stylish beach bums of Bali and Jakarta, donated a bumper gift voucher and clothes for the show. We had Galeries Lafayette, Jakarta’s equivalent to Saks on Fifth or Selfridges of London, generously providing us with great labels to choose from. They carry some funky European brands like Zadig & Voltaire, Sandro, Maje and The Kooples. Galeries Lafayette are also incredibly supportive of local brands and have a Fashion Lab corner dedicated to highlighting up-and-coming designers, one of whom dressed the eccentric Lady Gaga. The jovial and licentious designer Yudhistira, whose mantra is sexy, created designs for the models group allocated to him that were deliciously tasty and libidinous - a perfect match made in heaven.

The night was in a word frabjous! To see Jakarta’s finest in their most splendid regalia was truly a beautiful sight. The foyer entrance to the ballroom was bedecked with space theme lighting and highlighted all the designers, each allocated with a mannequin to drape a show-stopping

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Tradition, Tears & Tantrums

the design team’s brief was to blandish and serenade Jakarta’s finest robe-makers to turn their wears over for an evening, and for us to interpret a novel way to fashion-show their amazing designs.

Ivan Gunawan and Laxmi Tailors' donated gown and jacket

Yudhistira designs used in show

Being around glamour all her life, Victoria developed a sense of style that has led her to fashion styling, journalism and designing her

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By Bill Dalton

Bill Dalton has been writing travel features, bookreviews, interviews and guidebooks about Indonesia for

more than 40 years, starting with his groundbreakingIndonesia Handbook first published in 1976.

EXPAT LIFESTYLE MEET THE EXPAT

Bali Expats Facebook Group Founder

Ralph Klemp thought up the idea of his Bali Expats group on Facebook almost by accident. As a long-time aficionado of Bali, he realized that newcomers had no clue as to why the island was addictively attractive. This realization gave him the zany idea to write a book on the historic Bali Expats, those pioneers who moved here 30 or more years ago. Believing that their stories were uniformly

fascinating, Ralph’s plan was to do 30 short interviews.

In 2010 he set up the Bali Expats group in order to connect with those who fit the criteria. Though it was his initial intention to invite only old-time expats to join – many of whom he knew personally – other people’s profiles began to pop up. Ralph soon received hundreds of other requests to join from friends and friends’ friends. Thus Bali Expats was born. To date there are more than 30,000 members.

How come the group grew so fast?In the beginning, there were few postings, but they became viral and triggered a tremendous amount of interest. We had an old New Zealand guy in critical condition in a Bali hospital who desperately needed help. The man was falling in and out of consciousness with no documents, insurance, family or friends to assist him. Some of our members stepped in to pay his hospital bills and move him to better facilities. We connected with the NZ Embassy and set up a fundraiser. Another trigger was a young Irish man wandering aimlessly and disoriented around Poppies Lane, sleeping on the streets. He had been injured in a motorbike accident and had infected wounds on his leg. Some of our members tracked him down, took him for medication and circulated his details until we were able to reunite the boy with his father, who ultimately flew in from Ireland to collect him.

Who make up the Bali Expats membership?Our group is the United World on one island. I don’t have the exact demographic breakdown, but the majority are from Australia with the rest from Europe, with some Americans, Russians and Japanese. Of course, we also have plenty of Indonesians, but we try only to accept those who have a significant interaction with the expat community. We discourage those who join just for commercial reasons. Starting from our page, there are now many subpages which are categorized by ethnicity, place of residence or common interests. Yet Bali Expats remains the main real time blog of what is happening in Bali. Thousands of Bali’s residents browse our page as the very first thing they do in the morning after they wake up!

What kind of information are people looking for?We have 30,000 freelance journalists on our page. So many topics are brought up that it’s difficult to categorize them all, but to name a few: information exchanges on

visas; changes in visa rules; villa and land ownership; building a house; where to get a translation done; how to buy a scooter; where to find a lawyer and other legal matters; warnings about crime; new flights and travel info; job advertisements for cooks; where to buy the cheapest Bintang; where to buy fireworks; info on many health related issues; plenty of animal related issues; info on what to do during cultural events like Nyepi or Independence Day. We also have a lot of jokesters, people who believe that from behind the anonymity of their FB profile they are allowed to poke fun at everyone and everything. It’s a difficult, painful and tiring job to keep them at bay, warn them or delete them, but it must be done.

What types of posts make you proud of having started your Bali Expats page?Definitely it is seeing how much people help people. It’s a marvellous platform where we are all connected and are able help each other. It restores your faith in humanity. The most humane members seem to be the Australians for whom 'mateship' or mutual-helping-out is just a part of their DNA. I also enjoy the photos and sharing of personal experiences. Some of our members are incredibly skilled at

describing a funeral ceremony or explaining the origins or meanings of things like the Balinese penjor poles

used for Galungan, or the banten daily offerings. I learn so much every day.

Which posts do you find the most irritating?I’m tired of the whole bunch of animal activists and their endless truly annoying

posts about street dog and cat adoptions. I truly feel disgusted when jokesters start useless

and offensive discussions, which, if not deleted, quickly turn into smouldering, heated arguments

with blistering insults on all sides. Sometimes you get the impression that the Internet is the new mad house - Psychotic United. Keeping this element civil and the lawn clean is a daunting task.

After four years running the group, what lessons have you learned?We get to see Bali from many points of view. It’s like having 60,000 eyes. I’m also amazed to see the good in mankind. The Good Samaritan cases earlier mentioned are only the tip of the iceberg. So many random acts of kindness continue to happen. Despite the many personal attacks I’ve received, I am committed and madly happy about how the Bali Expats FB group turned out. It is truly an amazing window on Bali.

RALPH KLEMPmeet

Thanks, Ralph. To get in touch, e-mail: [email protected]

"Our group is the United World on one

island."


Kenneth Yeung is a Jakarta-based editor

SEX IN THE CITYPolice are showing a lot of interest in a high-class prostitution ring that provided actresses and models to government officials, legislators and tycoons. Just don’t expect them to name or investigate the men who paid vast sums – perhaps well beyond the range of their official salaries – for sex with celebrities.

South Jakarta Police on the night of Friday May 8, arrested a model named Amel Alvi (22) and her pimp, Robby Abbas (31), at a five-star hotel. Amel was released after questioning, while Robby, better known as Obbie, remains in custody.

Amel later denied she had been detained and insisted she had never met Obbie, although there are photos of them together on the latter’s Instagram and Twitter accounts. She also denied allegations that she charged Rp.80 million for sex, saying she would be rich if that was the case.

Obbie started his career as a makeup artist in 1998, enabling him to meet many celebrities. He said he had been pimping since 2012, offering women whose “short-time” fee for three hours of sex ranged from Rp.80 million to Rp.200 million ($6,000 to $15,000). He usually took a 20% commission, claiming this earned him about Rp.20 million to Rp.30 million a month. Police said the clients always paid in cash, rather than risk leaving a trail of bank transfers.

It’s unclear whether Obbie was a lone operator or worked within a team. Police said he supplied women in Jakarta and other major Indonesian cities, and even abroad. He generally communicated with clients via mobile messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and BlackBerry Messenger.

Obbie said he had about 200 women for hire, ranging in age from 22 to 35. Police will not name the women, although a list of 17 names – written as initials only – is being widely circulated online. Prices on the list range from Rp.20 million to Rp.200 million. Police said they do not know the source of the list.

Vice President Jusuf Kalla said he often receives text messages offering the services of beautiful women. He claimed he always immediately deletes such messages. He expressed doubt that any state officials would hire the high-priced prostitutes. “Salaries of state officials are small, so how could they afford to pay Rp.100 million?” he asked without a trace of irony.

Jakarta Governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama pointed out that certain state officials can afford such services because they are corrupt. “Money from corruption can pay for expensive things,” he said. “Many of the [high-class prostitutes’] clients are unprincipled

officials. We are hypocrites if we pretend we don’t know about it.”

When Jusuf Kalla was asked about the unofficial list of celebrity escorts and their fees, he said there was no proof that it was genuine. He said police must not name any of the alleged customers listed on a chat-group found on Obbie’s phone, because they could sue for defamation. He said it would be unethical and possibly illegal to reveal their identities because there was no proof they had used the services.

Some of the women linked to the list were quick to issue denials. Actress and singer Julia Perez denied that she had been booked by clients in Singapore in late 2014, saying she had gone there for treatment for cervical cancer. She said a man once offered her Rp.2 billion but she rejected the indecent proposal.

Actress Nikita Mirzani also denied being on Obbie’s list, saying she was once offered Rp.200 million for sex but declined because she doesn’t sleep with just anybody.

Movie star Catherine Wilson likewise denied being a prostitute, saying there was no evidence. Catherine was questioned by the Corruption Eradication Commission last year for allegedly receiving a Mitsubishi Pajero and a Central Jakarta apartment as gifts from Tubagus Chaeri Wardana alias Wawan, who is now serving a seven year sentence for corruption and money laundering. Wawan, the brother of disgraced former Banten Governor Ratu Atut Chosiyah, allegedly gave cars, purchased with ill-gotten money, to a slew of attractive celebrities.

Another actress, Baby Margaretha, acknowledged that some models pursue a sideline in prostitution to pay for their glamorous lifestyles and luxury branded goods. She said men have offered her cars, and houses in South Jakarta’s Pondok Indah district in return for sex.

Obbie said all of the women on his list had voluntarily become prostitutes. He said many of them had come to him, looking for work.

Offering sexual services is illegal under two articles of the Criminal Code. Article 296 states that people whose action facilitates illegal sexual activities can be punished by up to one year and four months in jail. Article 506 states that mucikari (pimps) can be jailed for one year.

Police said their investigation would not target any of the women or their customers. Social Affairs Minister Khofifah Indar Parawansa said the customers should be severely punished, as this would set an example and reduce demand for prostitution. She said laws should be changed if necessary to penalize men who pay for sex. “If the demand side is given a severe punishment, then the supply side would be automatically reduced."

She said the Social Affairs Ministry has closed 33 of the 168 “localized” prostitution centres that existed in Indonesia last year. The closures have prompted prostitution to move to boarding houses, apartments and online.

Jakarta Provincial Legislative Assembly’s deputy chairman Triwisaksana said any officials caught using the services of prostitutes should receive “moral sanctions”. He declined to be more specific.

He said police should form a special cyber crime team to trace and stop text messages offering sexual services. He also called for an online complaints service so that people can report such messages. Communications and Information Technology Minister Rudiantara concurred that members of the public should report prostitution being offered via online messaging services.

Farhat Abbas, a controversial lawyer known for his homophobic views, took to Twitter to advise celebrities not to befriend transvestites “in order not be mistaken for having a pimp or being sold by a pimp”.

High-class prostitution is nothing new in Indonesia. In the late 1970s, some actresses and models were charging the equivalent of $750 to $1,560 for sex. A small fortune back then. A 1999 book, Prostitution in Indonesia, Its History and Evolution, noted: “The very large incomes of some Indonesians, whether derived from legitimate enterprise or from corruption, and the tendency to engage in conspicuous consumption means that there will always be a market, albeit limited, for sex services at such inflated figures.”

Obbie’s case is receiving excessive attention. Police should focus more on prostitution involving underage or trafficked females, and on investigating the wealth of corrupt state officials who pay absurdly high prices for sex.

Not all pimps offering models and actresses are genuine. In 2009, police arrested a husband and wife team for fraud because they ran websites offering celebrities for sex but never provided the advertised women. Their websites, which included www.jakartaescortladies.com, featured photos of at least 36 celebrities. Customers transferred up to Rp.40 million to book famous women, only to be provided with non-celebrities.

Model Amel Alvi who was arrested on 8 May with her pimp, Robby Abbas aka Robbie.

Actress Nikita Mirzani also denied being on Obbie’s list, saying she was once offered Rp.200 million for sex but declined because she doesn’t sleep with just anybody.


EYEWITNESS REPORT: NEPAL

comes back to help me get over the obstacles. Then a chance to cross parallel to the former trail, but higher up and steeper down again to the place where the trail still exists. I manage, partly riding down on my bum, and see the trail again.

A bit further down, the trail crosses a big stone fall area of about 200m. I try to continue, discover a frightened green snake between the rocks, when two hiding porters call me back. Not a second too soon as another avalanche hits. After a few minutes, the stones stop and the two guys who saved me are running over the field like weasels. I cannot follow that fast, and in the middle of the field another aftershock sets everything into motion again.

I jump into a hole in the ground under a rock, with a rather knotty tree on top. Any bigger rock hitting my hideout

would kill me. The inferno gets worse, as boulders as big as cars come down left and right, luckily not in the middle. The worst things to endure are the noises. I can’t say how long it lasts. Three minutes maybe, but that can be an eternity.

I nearly faint, and I do something that I have not done for 60 years. I pray. Oh Lord, have

mercy on me.

The noises finally stop. Was it the prayer? I can’t say. I step out of hiding; rub my body, everything still there.

I continue my walk as fast as I can. Yati and Madan crossed the place earlier so I know they are safe. Two km more, crossing smaller stone falls, up to the village opposite Syabru on the east side of the Bhote Koshi Nadi. A few hundred metres up to the collecting point in the village, Yati and and Madan are waiting, immensely relieved to see me.

Recently, I read that about 112 trekkers are missing in the Langtang area. My decision that day to cut the trip short and descend saved our lives. I think about the many trekkers I saw moving up the mountain, full of optimism - they are not with us anymore. The Langtang area was probably the worst hit in Nepal. April 25, 2015 was a day that I can say in all confidence was the worst day of my life.

I had planned to go on the Langtang-Gosainkunda-Helambu trek – the part of the Himalayas just north of Kathmandu – as early as February, just to get out of Jakarta for two weeks. I became less enthusiastic as the trip drew nearer. Unfortunately, everything was already booked. I did not feel overly fit; I had a badly inflamed and swollen left toe and I had torn my right meniscus, causing me some pain, especially going down steep slopes. I had the feeling that turning 74, trips like these are not so easy as they were some years ago. Ironically, my infected toe probably saved our lives.

We start at 7.30am, planning to end the day in Langtang, 1,100m up with a distance of about 18km. After 600m altitude, we are out of the forest, the valley widens, with blossoming rhododendron trees everywhere. We pass through villages with lodges and teahouses, where Sherpa ladies cook and serve, children play, and we see yaks, sheep, horses, dogs - everything was peaceful. We arrive at Langtang village in the early afternoon, the largest in the area with about 250 inhabitants.

Our plan is to continue upwards to Kyanjin Gompa, a Buddhist monastery. Among the guests is a couple, seemingly from Eastern Europe, and two Japanese girls in their early 20s, playing with their handphones and giggling. I am pretty sure that they all are no longer living.

I have an uneasy feeling about going to Kyanjin Gompa - I don’t know why. I consider it, but my painful, inflamed toe makes me refuse, insisting to return immdiately. This was probably the best decision I’ve ever made. The Langtang valley, including all the villages, is annihilated the next day. Almost everybody perished.

On Saturday April 25 we are on our way down.

After about four hours, we arrive at Pahara Lodge. Shall we sit down and have another tea or noodle soup, or just continue? It is still early, 1pm, and we have lots of time, so I say, let’s stay here for a while. A decision to continue would have killed us in seconds.

We sit down; Madan puts our luggage against the lodge wall. I get a pen to write down our order. At this very moment something happens which is difficult to describe.

The stone plates on the floor start vibrating. I look at the wall of the lodge as it moves forwards and backwards and threatens to fall on me. The most frightening noises fill the air; a deep grumbling, getting louder and louder. Just a few metres past the lodge, a stone avalanche of giant boulders starts rumbling down.

Without much thinking, I run back amidst the bombardment, grab my backpack and run back up into the forest. We hide in an earth hole behind a rock, about eight of us closely pressed together. A stone avalanche rolls down a mere 80m from us, just beside the lodge. Stones the size of shoe cartons, some smaller, some bigger, cruise around with a terrible whistling noise. We hear cracking from falling trees, noises from the impact when the stones and boulders hit the ground; it’s a concert of destruction. The air is filled with dust, so thick that you can hardly see.

After about five minutes the shaking and the noises stop - an uneasy silence sets in. The people beside me are in shock. An English girl is kissing her boyfriend, in a trance. She feels this is the last moment she can be with her loved one. A very pretty Israeli girl is mentally absent, murmuring prayers and crying silently. The lady who owns the lodge sees her property in ruins and laments. Yati is silent, rolling her eyes and moving her lips, praying for mercy.

All of a sudden: an aftershock. It is a feeling the soldiers must have had in World War One, sitting in their trenches, not knowing whether the next shot will end their lives.

Some Sherpas try to keep everything under control. They recommend waiting for approximately half an hour, avoiding possible aftershocks before continuing our descent into the relative safety of Syabrubesi. Despite the warnings of others, I leave our hiding place and go for an inspection.

The entire lodge is gone. I look beyond; the trail is completely gone, buried under meters of huge rocks and boulders. 200 metres away I can see the trail reappearing, covered with a few stones - still passable. I look for our luggage; the two bags carried by our porter, and can't find anything. Everything close to the lodge was swept down by the avalanche and buried deep under the rocks.

It is quiet, but an aftershock could come at any time, so we try to pass all the avalanche areas as quickly as possible. We climb huge boulders to reach the original trail. One hour down, crossing three more dangerous landslide areas and a tributary to Langtang Khola, we reach a little, badly damaged village. We continue as fast as possible, 5km further to Syabru.

Two km down, the trail is completely destroyed, where it used to be is a yawning gorge down to the river below. The only way to get around is up. Yati is ahead and Madan

I feel lucky to be writing this. Had the course of events only been slightly different, this would have never been written and my wife Yati and I would probably never be found.

By Herbert Motz

A Survivor’s Reportnepal earthquake april 25, 2015

Herbert Motz is an Austrian and long-time expatriate in Indonesia, having worked for over 21 years as a Director for the German Chemical Company BASF in Indonesia. He has been retired for 13 years. He was a

long-time leader of the Java Lava mountaineering group and still runs cross country with all the Hash House Harriers Chapters in Jakarta.

"I look at the wall of the lodge as it moves forwards and backwards

and threatens to fall on me."

This is an abbreviated version of Herbert Motz's original story.

Courtesy of International Business Times


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Antony is a freelance writer based in Jakarta. Please send comments and suggestions to

[email protected]

Words and photos by Antony Sutton

Pretty soon there were two- or three-dozen enthusiastic teenagers getting to grips

with this strange game.

Howzat! Jakarta Cricket Season Reaches Climax

CRICKET’S HISTORY MAY BE LOST IN THE CLOUDS OF TIME, BUT THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT.

When it comes to the great cricketing arenas of the world, Cibubur and Karawaci may lack the visual impact and emotional baggage of the Melbourne or Lord’s Cricket Ground. But it doesn’t matter. The five-day test matches may be the ultimate test of skill in the cricket calendar but its life and soul lies in the village greens of India, England and Australia where enthusiasts gather to enjoy their passion for the willow and the leather.

For many a connoisseur, there is nothing to match the serenity of lazing in the favourite deckchair, listening to the sound of bat on ball, all the while living in fear of that dreaded, but still perfectly gentlemanly call of ‘howzat’ should ball hit pad. Then, all eyes will focus on the umpire, bedecked in sweaters, and that dreadful moment; will he or won’t he lift that index finger and send the hapless batsman back to the pavilion? That long, lonely walk played out to a ripple of gentle applause from friend and foe alike.

Perhaps it’s the Dutch colonial heritage but Indonesia lacks any cricketing pedigree. At the time of the Krakatau volcanic eruption in 1883, there was a game being played between the Batavia Cricket Club and a travelling circus on land where Monas now stands. While tantalising, mentions of the Singapore Cricket Club visiting Batavia tease the historian, but details remain elusive.

Old hands have suggested games continued on into the 1960s before the government decided the country’s need for a national monument was far greater than a few eccentric expats playing an unfamiliar game. It wasn’t until the final quarter of the 20th century that cricket started to take a foothold and become organised.

One unlikely area where the game received a boost was Kupang, way out east in West Timor. An Australian named Bruce Christie arrived to take up a position as a vet. As he settled in, he decided he needed to do something to keep his 11-year-old son busy, so being a ‘fair dinkum’ Aussie, he encouraged him to take up cricket.

As you can imagine, two people playing cricket wouldn’t have made for the most thrilling of challenges, so tapping into the existing expat scene in his new home, Christie encouraged a local teacher to support local kids to take up the game. Pretty soon there were two- or three-dozen enthusiastic teenagers getting to grips with this strange game.

“The locals picked up the game pretty quickly as they'd played kasti (a local bat-and-ball game) before and they were good at throwing stones at birds or whatever,”

recalled Christie in a later interview. “ I also had videos and books to show them. We also had an Australian female teacher in Kupang who played with us. I think she attracted the locals to join.”

The skills developed and pretty soon full-blown friendlies were being played at the Kupang football stadium between Christie’s eclectic trainees and local expats.

One of the local lads who took to the game in those early days was Soni Hawoe, who later went on to represent Indonesia at regional events such as the East Asia Eights and the East Asia Pacific Challenge. Today, Soni is still actively involved in cricket as the International Cricket Council (the game’s world governing body) coordinator for Eastern Indonesia and was recently heavily involved in the prestigious Bali International Sixes as Tournament Director.

You can’t help but wonder what Soni thought when he first saw these foreigners set up the wickets and bails for the first time near his village. Little could he have anticipated where the game would have taken him, but he doesn’t seem too perplexed as he remembers those days.

“At first the rules were quite complex, but as we had experience of playing kasti, we soon became used to the game,” he said.

For those who miss their fix, Jakarta boasts a cricket league of its own. Two-division affairs with fixtures throughout the year, enthusiasts gather at the limited number of arenas in and around the capital and immerse themselves in the culture of the game.

The 2014/15 league season features 10 teams; WISCI Wanderers, Ceylon CC, Emerio CC, Jakarta Barbarians, Indorama CC, Menara CC, WPP India XI, GMIS CC, Senayan Lions and Challengers. In the second tier we find such names as Fez Rebels, Senayan Tigers, Metro Indians, Taman Kemayoran, Maveric Menarians and Jaguars.

The league began in the early 1990s with the likes of ISCI, Rebels, Senayan and Ceylon among the early winners. Latterly the competition has been dominated by WISCI Wanderers, runners up in 2010/11 and champions in 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 and they stand well-placed to continue that success as this season reaches its climax.

Thanks to the tireless work of those behind the scenes, and in no small measure to the tireless Soni, more and more Indonesians are taking up the game with batsman Yeri Rosogna becoming the first local player to score a century. For his efforts he received an award from Australian legend former fast bowler Merv Hughes, an intimidating sight in full flow back in the day.

With a number of crucial games to be played to decide the 2014/15 champions, check out the Jakarta Cricket website if you are interested in catching a game with the grand finals on 31 May. With the exciting climax to the season promised, games will be played at Cibubur and the Ghandi Memorial International School in Kemayoran.

www.jakartacricket.comwww.nttcricket.com @JakartaCricket


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EXPAT OUTREACH MEET THE EXPAT

Top international jewellery designer Luke Stockley of Jemme Jewellery and Jemme Restaurant in Bali speaks about creating The Bali Ball and how he gives back to the island he loves.

By Karen Davis

Meet LUKE STOCKLEY

Where in the UK are you from?I'm from Devon and lived there until I was 16, at which time I moved to Clapton, Mayfair. When I was 22 years old we opened a shop in Mayfair, which we have had for 20 years now. I fell in love with Bali when I came here 25 years ago and I moved here eight years ago. Bali is my home now. I still have my European wholesale company and I spend three or four months a year over there, so I have the best of both worlds! Bali is an environment which inspires me to create and design.

How did you get into jewellery design?My uncle is an antiques dealer. I have been looking at jewellery for as long as I can remember — I was destined to design. It was either going to be clothes or jewellery. My uncle pointed out to me the benefits of working with precious gems. I always was taken with the sparkly shining jewels. He gave me a catalogue of beautifully crafted jewellery from Thailand and my first venture in the business was to bring marcasite from there to my uncle’s shop in Brighton, which I wholesaled to other venues as well. Then we started doing some of the designs ourselves.

The company started in 1991 with help from The Prince’s Trust (for young entrepreneurs). I was doing a lot of marcasite in the Art Deco tradition at the time. We were very lucky to find and purchase original deco moulds for marcasite

in Switzerland. I started shopping the market to see what was selling and thought I could do even better designs. I have always loved the classic designs; so popular 100 years ago and still selling well today. I will look at an old tiara, take a section of it and turn it into an earring.

Colour is my passion when it comes to jewellery. Many of my adaptations of classics become infused with a contemporary mix of many colours. I’ll take a coloured stone over a diamond any day! I do multi-coloured pieces which go back to Cartier when they did the Tutti Frutti jewellery line, mostly in rubies and emeralds. I work in many more colours as I add in high quality semi-precious stones as well.

I love your line of jewellery, which mixes pearls and stones in an ancient but elegant way.Thank you. That line is actually based on jewels of the old royals; the lords and ladies who wore the heavily encrusted crosses and tiaras.

What inspired you to open Jemme Restaurant?I love good food! We started out by doing consignments with the old Warisan. They had a restaurant and a gallery, which is a successful combination. It works really well together, especially with fine jewellery here in Bali. If a couple is dining, they may take the time to see the jewellery and purchase

it as a memento of their holiday. I missed some of the foods from the UK, so we make a lot of the foods I liked at home. The huge success for us was when we started doing the roasts, which we do on Wednesdays and on the weekends. That has brought us such a fabulous, loyal expat following! It is home-cooked comfort food.

Tell me about The Bali Ball.The Bali Ball was my idea. Bali is a place we all live and love and I felt I needed to give back. Also Bali is a very casual place. There are not many functions where one may dress elegantly, so we decided to do a formal affair. We did a partnership with the W Hotel for the first four years, as it was exactly what they were looking for as well. We formed the Ball and of 170 attendees, 160 people turned out in evening wear. It has been a very popular event, which has raised a lot of money for the charities we sponsor.

This year we are actually taking a break as we are no longer doing the event in partnership with the W. I am meeting soon

with an interested partner and we are doing our next Bali Ball in 2016. We are focused on creating a fantastic event for next year. I remain proactive with the charities, visiting areas our fundraising has made an impact upon. We go to the villages with charities such as Bali Children’s Foundation at least once a month. It is easy to raise money but not so easy to do the proper thing with it in giving back. I know the kids at Bali Kids as well and we try to give them special days out.

Last year we raised US$174,000! I am told we are the biggest fundraiser in Bali, raising a total of more than half a million dollars to date. We are always looking for new sponsors. Every penny raised goes directly to the charities themselves. No costs are taken out; that is where the sponsors come in. We welcome any organizations or individuals interested in helping out.

Are you getting requests for the Bali Ball this year?Yes, we have had a number of requests already. 2015 is a bit of a strange year in Bali, with all the construction going on, as well as the global economic situation. But our mission, to give back to Bali by helping the most disadvantaged children and families, continues as does our love of Bali.

Thank you, Luke! To get in touch, e-mail: [email protected]

MANY OF MY ADAPTATIONS OF CLASSICS BECOME

INFUSED WITH A CONTEMPORARY MIX OF MANY COLOURS.

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The universally acclaimed play is set in an artsy small town and traces the lives of an unlikely collection of strangers who sign up for an ‘Adult Creative Drama’ class – the group includes a recently divorced carpenter, a high school junior, a former actress, and the teacher's husband. Through the awkward, creative and imaginative class sessions, the characters and their relationships unexpectedly develop revelations, which brilliantly mirror their real lives off-stage, both in humorous and heart-breaking acumens.

“I fell in love with Circle Mirror Transformation on the first reading because of how interestingly the characters and their relationships are revealed and reflected through the drama activities,” said Andrew Trigg, Director of the five-person cast play and President of Jakarta Players. “Sometimes there’s a thin line between drama and real life!”

“We tend to choose plays that are more complex and filled with subtle emotions like this one,” adds Marissa Anita, the Executive Producer of the show. “We're not afraid of complexity because it relates to people’s lives that are generally complex. This play is so funny, but at the same time deep, and at the same time it tears your heart - the emotions of the characters are so relatable, it will be stretched into different directions. I am very sure it represents the feelings of some members the audience.”

The play landed on the Top Ten lists of the New York Times and The New Yorker for 2010 with dazzling reviews, including one from The New York Times calling it “…an absolute feast. Circle Mirror Transformation is the kind of unheralded gem that sends people into the streets

babbling and bright-eyed with the desire to spread the word.”

The play's first ever performance in Indonesia has a line-up of vibrant and enthusiastic actors; a Brit, an Indonesian Brit, an Australian, an American and a Chinese-French.

“I was so happy when I was told I’d got the part of Lauren,” said 16-year-old Hanliya, the youngest member of the cast. “I read the entire play before my audition and fell in love with it, and I learnt all my lines before rehearsals even began. I can’t wait to play a part in sharing this play with Jakarta audiences. I think it’s wonderful.”

The entire process for Circle Mirror Transformation has taken almost three months of commitment and determination. “Even though we are a community theatre, we take our process seriously and invest our best efforts to put up a professional play – we want to give the audience the experience they came for,” said Marissa, also one of Jakarta Players’ Board Members.

“When you have a good script and a good cast, you know you’re in for a good show. And that’s what we have with Circle Mirror Transformation,” said David Knowles, a Jakarta Players veteran, who plays the teacher’s husband, James. “Rehearsals are going very well and there’s a real atmosphere of collaboration and sharing as we work together with the Director to put on a great show. Please come and watch!”

Continuing the proud tradition of Jakarta Players, all the proceeds from the play will be donated to Taman Bacaan Pelangi, a non-profit organisation that has established 29 children’s libraries in 14 remote islands

across Eastern Indonesia. “We realise the importance of education and are keen to do what we can to make a direct difference to these children’s lives,” added Marissa.

“By nurturing the love of reading and providing quality books, we want to help kids in Eastern Indonesia to reach their potential and become agents of change and help break the cycle of poverty,” said Nila Tanzil, founder of Taman Bacaan Pelangi, which was established in 2009. “To date, we’ve provided over 50,000 storybooks, touching the lives of more than 6,000 children aged between 5–13 years.”

The Jakarta Players conducts regular play readings and a minimum of two public shows per year. “We want to encourage more people to be a part of our community and explore their creativity! All kinds of theatre enthusiasts of any age, from all backgrounds are welcome!” said Marissa, a member of the community since 2005. Currently, The

“Even though we are a community theatre, we take our process seriously and invest our best efforts to put up a professional play—

we want to give the audience the experience they came for.”

Breaking the monotonous routine of movie-bingeing and mall-hopping, Jakartans have the opportunity to watch a highly captivating play for a good cause. This summer, The Jakarta Players – a non-profit, multinational community theatre group that provides English language entertainment for Jakarta's theatre-loving community – will be performing Annie Baker’s popular, charming and comical play Circle Mirror Transformation from 5th to 7th June.

By Divya Pridhnani

Theatre with a Difference

THE JAKARTA PLAYERS

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Tickets are Rp.200,000 (adults) and Rp.100,000 (students) and can be purchased at: www.jakartaplayers.org

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Jakarta Players have about 600 members registered, including expatriates and Indonesians. Those who are interested to join can register on the day of the play, or via their website.

Grab the chance to watch this brilliant play for a gentle, fascinating mix of laughs, longing and heartache, while making an important difference to Indonesian children’s lives.

From March to April, Singapore School Secondary students worked on the project ‘Trashion ART’ with Mr. John C. Torr, Head of the Art Department. This project is part of Singapore School Bona Vista’s efforts to increase students’ environmental awareness as part of their Green Programme.

‘TRASHION’ (a combination of ‘Trash’ and ‘Fashion’) is the title given to the Secondary Art & Design assignment, in which students explored how trash could become visual art. This is a response to the motto, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The two most important points in this assignment are that the artwork is three-dimensional and that it is made of at least 75 percent trash.

To achieve these objectives, students, parents and teachers from Singapore School, Bona Vista were invited to contribute their household trash to the production of the artwork. Even though

the art room was trashed for three weeks, Mr. Torr and the Secondary students chose not to refuse anything and despite all the rubbishy comments, they surged ahead with no time to waste.

The trash had metamorphosed into the winged ‘Trashman’, with cables spilling from his stomach, a collection of square glass boxes displaying discarded objects, according to type and colour, painted chopsticks in wavy lines on decorated board, a Bauble Mask made entirely of discarded jewellery (plus a Barbie head or two), intricate pieces composed of all sorts of interesting items including the Dali sandals (Salvador would have been proud) and Perm ‘O’ Cut (a play on the word computer). The ‘TRASHION’ assignment was a great success in showing how collaboration, some creative thinking and lots of energy can produce very worthwhile results.

Singapore School Bona Vista was selected by

Exploring Art in TrashBy the Singapore School Bona Vista Students

June 5th at 7.30pmJune 6th at 2pm and 7.30pm June 7th at 2pm

Ciputra Artpeneur Museum to participate in the Youth Art Appreciation Exhibition 2015 with six other international schools. The exhibition was held for one week in late April and took place on the rooftop of the Lotte Shopping Avenue Mall in Kuningan.

The inconspicuous act of throwing something away briefly became a subject for study and reflection in this interesting art assignment and although the moment has now passed, its impact continues to resonate. After all, exhibiting trash in one of Jakarta’s more luxurious malls was audacious and at the same time sublime.

The ‘TRASHION’ exhibition is a wonderful example of how passion, hard work, an awareness of current issues and some artistic flair enabled students of Singapore School, Bona Vista to reveal their talents and show us that everything is possible.


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The Immigration Chief said that most of the foreigners they secured were living in rented rooms at the edge of the satellite city. Many were caught by immigration whilst shopping.

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College will reflect recent developments in teaching and learning, physical spaces, digital technologies and course offerings at the University. The new college will also provide an improved student experience and superior student outcomes as well as reflecting the enhanced standing and reputation of the University.

“To be able to build on our significant 18-year relationship with Deakin University even further by aligning our college name and brand is a great opportunity for all parties, including current and future students. We look forward to many more years of our productive partnership,” Navitas group CEO Rod Jones said.

JAKARTADeakin University and leading education provider Navitas announce new plans to extend their long and successful partnership by renaming the pathway college, the Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology (MIBT), to Deakin College from July 2015.

Deakin College will integrate more closely with the University to enable further growth of international and domestic enrolments across Deakin University campuses in Melbourne and Geelong.

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Eamonn has lived and worked in Indonesia for over 20 years but doesn’t understand the country at all and now realises that he never will. He is an entrepreneur, businessman and writer, lead singer with expat

band Xhibit A and the owner and operator of The Jakarta Comedy Club and The Bali Comedy Club.

Hurry up and wait.Spotted by James in Jakarta

Everything went into Hollywood style, hazy slow motion. The front of the car dipped dramatically as the driver hit the brakes. I saw his arms straighten and his eyes bulge as he anticipated the impact. Instinctively I turned my back towards the car and I felt the front bumper connect with the back of my shins. I saw blue sky, then the car below, then blue sky, then the car below, then blue sky, then blackness.

I opened my eyes to see a crowd gathered closely around me as I lay on the road behind the car. Somebody was saying, “Call an ambulance!” I said, “No, I’m fine…” and pulled myself to my feet in a daze. “Are you sure?” somebody asked. “I’m sure,” I said. “I just REALLY need to p*ss,” and pushed my way through the crowd towards the public toilet. “He must be crazy!” an old woman said.

To this day, I can’t figure out how I managed to avoid serious injury and keep the contents of my bladder intact throughout my f light. When I got home I did notice my elbow was aching, so I rolled up my sleeve to see what was wrong. I had obviously landed on it because it had swelled up dramatically and looked like a black and blue tennis ball. There was a soup of milk, eggs, cream crackers, sugar and Dornier Do 317 bomber in my shopping bag. I told my mum I dropped it. Happy days.

The summer of 1976 was the hottest and driest in the UK since records began, with the months of June, July and August offering little besides glorious sunshine, 35 degree temperatures and clear blue sky. Of course, there was the obligatory water shortage at the same time just to make sure the English could carry on complaining about the weather, but that summer still remains the summer by which all others are measured in the UK, and I am sure most people who were of cognitive age then remember it as vividly as I do.

I was lucky enough to be a teenage schoolboy back then, which meant that I was on holiday for most of that fabulous summer, the English schools being closed for seven weeks from early July to the start of September. Even better, my mother and my stepfather both had full-time jobs, so I was a free agent for roughly 14 hours a day on weekdays because they left home at 8am and they didn’t expect me home until 10pm. At weekends I was generally on my own 24 hours a day because they were very enthusiastic party people and their average weekend started on Friday night with Johnnie Walker and ended on Monday morning with Alka-Seltzer.

My big passion at that time was making plastic models of classic German World War Two aircraft. I would spend many lazy hours gluing all the parts together and painting them as instructed, then when they were finished and perfect, I would slide them down a fishing line in the back garden and use them as moving targets for my air rifle while I pretended to be an anti-aircraft gunner. A few of the neighbours’ windows became collateral damage, but as I said, the folks were at work.

One morning my mother called and asked me to go and buy some items we needed for the house. I had shot down my last Heinkel bomber just the day before and my favourite model shop was in the same area as the supermarket, so I was happy to oblige. I picked up the list and the money she had left in the kitchen and headed for the bus stop at the end of the road. Thirty minutes later I was in the supermarket filling up my basket with the required items as quickly as I could, eager to get to the model shop to select my next aerial target. An hour

later I was on my way home on the bus, stuck in a traffic jam in the stifling heat. Even with all the windows open the temperature was unbearable (nobody in England knew what air conditioning was back then) so I reached into the shopping bag, pulled out a large and still fairly cool bottle of Coke and began to guzzle.

Several hearty belches later the bottle was empty, the traffic had cleared and we were nearing my bus stop. I was extremely happy and anxious because the Coke had raced straight through me and I was in real danger of disgracing myself in public. I knew there were some public toilets on the opposite side of the road, so as soon as the doors opened I jumped off and ran round the front of the bus like an idiot. The desire to avoid public ridicule had overridden my common sense and basic road safety training. The last thing I heard was the bus driver shout “Stop!” But it was too late. I glanced to my right just in time to see the car that was overtaking the bus about to hit me.

By eamonn Sadler (www.eamonnsadler.com)

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Daze of Summer

THE FRONT OF THE CAR DIPPED DRAMATICALLY AS

THE DRIVER HIT THE BRAKES. I SAW HIS ARMS STRAIGHTEN AND HIS EYES BULGE AS HE ANTICIPATED THE IMPACT.



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Beauty and the Beast: the Musical 26 May–7 June 2015The story of Belle and the Beast is one of Disney’s best-loved films. Now, Disney Theatrical P r o d u c t i o n s , N E Tw o r k s , Broadway Entertainment Group and Ciputra Artpreneur theatre in Kuningan are bringing this new touring production to Jakarta. The show has been put together by the original creators of the Broadway production, and features the a n i m a t e d f i l m's A c a de my Award®-w inning score. It ’s been an international sensation, playing to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries—so

Traviata by Artemis Danza 14 June 2015Trav iata is the most recent creation of Artemis Danza, under the direction of Monica Casadei as founder and choreographer, receiving great applause from the public and critics in Italy and abroad. The story of Traviata itself is an adaptation of the legendary opera "La Traviata" from 1853. Telling the love story of Violetta, a courtesan, and Alfredo, a young nobleman, where they go through various obstacles, both from the family of the man and chronic disease suffered by Violetta. Venue: Ciputra A r tpreneur Theater, Jakarta. Tickets at www.kiostix.com

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Margriet Smulders: Mystique Orientale

12 May–30 July 2015For the f irst time the work of international acclaimed Dutch photographer/artist Margriet Smulders w i l l be show n in Jakarta. Inspired by traditional Indonesian art and culture, Margriet tries to convert her dreams about Indonesia in a series of works in which she captures the beauty and mystique that Indonesia evokes in her. Her work is likened to Walter Spies, Rudolf Bonnet, Theo Meier and Willem Hofker, who, in their search for natural beauty, unspoiled peoples and a mysterious and mythical land found their inspiration on Java and Bali. The exhibition will be held at Erasmus Huis, Jl. HR Rasuna Said Jakarta. www.erasmushuis.org

Glam Seekers Photo Exhibition by Annemarie Ruys

8–25 May 2015E r a s m u s Hu s p r e s e n t s a photography exhibition about the growth of wealth leading to copycat behaviour in Bali/Indonesia by Annemarie Ruys. As a professional documentary and por trait photographer, Annemarie Ruys focuses on context portraits of individuals within a particular social setting. Annemarie has a vast experience in the field of arts. Since 2008, Annemarie returned to her in expertise in photography. A much

An Evening with Michael Bolton

2 June 2015Grammy legend Michael Bolton brings a hit-filled set list of soulful classics, power ballads and beautiful arias to Jakarta in June. Michael's artistic achievements include two Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, twenty four BMI & ASCAP Awards, nine Million-Air Awards, Hitmakers Songwriter of the Year Award and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His diverse musical interests have produced eight Top Ten studio albums and nine chart-topping singles across Pop, Jazz & Classical charts and global sales of more than 53 million. His 23rd studio album, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, (Sony Music) is an authentic tribute to Hitsville USA in collaboration with Motown legends Smokey Robinson and Valerie Simpson and features due t s w i t h c ont emp or a r y artists Kelly Rowland, Michael Lington, Melanie Fiona and Delta Goodrem. Ticket Prices are: VVIP Rp.3,000,000, VIP Rp.1,750,000, Diamond Rp.1,500,000, Gold Rp.1,200,000, Silver Rp.750,000. +62 (0) 21) 3005 3560, www.rajakarcis.com or email [email protected]

BritCham Young Professionals Group Panel Discussion

26 May 2015Join the young professional discussion with Britcham. The topic will be: How critical is a stable tupiah to domestic business development and international competitiveness? Panelists are Perdinan Sadeli , Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Sinarmas Land and Raja Sapta Oktohari, Chief Executive Officer OSO Group. Entrance Fee: Rp.175,000 and includes light snacks, coffee and tea. For more info and to RSVP email [email protected] or call +6221 522 9453. The location will be announced upon RSVP. www.indonesien.ahk.de

British Women's Association Pub Quiz Night

5 June 2015Join us for a fun-filled evening w i t h g e n e r a l k n o w l e d g e questions, good food and great company! For more info please email [email protected]. Location: BWA House. www.bwajakarta.org

Maroon 5 World Tour

23 September 2015Live Nation Indonesia proudly announces the upcoming concert by mult i-plat inum-sel l ing, Grammy Award-winning rock band Maroon 5, set to perform in Jakarta in support of their fifth studio album, V. The gig will take place at Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) with special guest act Dirty Loops. Tickets go on sale on 8 May online as well as at Disctarra outlets and major

Circle Mirror Transformation 5–7 June 2015For the first time in Indonesia, the Jakarta Players presents Circle Mirror Transformation, t h e c h a r m i ng a n d h ig h l y entertaining play by Annie Baker. The story offers up a gentle and fascinating mix of laughs, longing and heartache when an unlikely collection of strangers sign up for an ‘Adult Creative Drama’ class: a recently divorced carpenter, a high school junior, a former actress, and the teacher's husband. Unfolding like a charmingly funny indie film, the group plays the teacher's imaginative (and sometimes

Theatre

Jakarta Players Short Play Reading

23 May 2015Calling all theatre enthusiasts! The Jakarta Players will be holding a Short Play Reading Club Night, hosted by Heriska Suthapa. Play readings will span genres from comedy to drama to thriller. Each play will be about ten to fifteen minutes long, after which there’ll be discussion. You can also vote for your favourites in the People’s Choice and Reader’s Choice Awards (where the Players will perform the winning piece at their next opportunity) and all winners will receive prizes. During the event, you can order delicious food and drinks from Spanky’s. A great opportunity to meet other theatre enthusiasts and get involved in The Jakarta Players! 6:30-9pm, Spanky's Ribs & Martinis, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 24A, Jakarta. [email protected]

Ubud Food Festival

5–7 June 2015This exc it ing new concept celebrating the richness and diversity of Indonesian culture will descend on Bali for its inaugural year. Uniting some of Indonesia’s most celebrated chefs, international restaurateurs helping to shape the archipelago’s culinary landscape and industry heavy-weights to experience Indone s ia’s e x t r a ord i n a r y cuisine, Ubud Food Festival will serve up a program rich in food mythology, authenticity and of course, taste: cooking demos, workshops, masterclasses, food forums, markets, tours, and much more. The event is a project of Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati, and is the sibling event of Ubud Writers & Readers Festival and Bali Emerging Writers Festival. www.ubudfoodfestival.com

acclaimed series that was recently exhibited in a national museum in The Netherlands. The works will be displayed at Galeria Fatahillah – Kantor Pos Jakarta Kota, second floor, Jl. Taman Fatahillah no. 3, Jakarta. www.erasmushuis.org

awkward) theatre games. But as their relationships develop over the course of the summer, the seemingly silly games generate some real-life drama. Proceeds from the shows go to Taman Bacaan Pelangi. Come along and support creativity in Jakarta! Tickets at www.ticketbase.com. www.jakartaplayers.org

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ticket boxes in Indonesia. Get on down there and see if you’ve got your own ‘Moves Like Jagger’! www.maroon5jakarta.com

Charity

Amcham Indonesia: 3rd Annual Dylan Tribute Workout and #BakeADifference

6 June 2015Join us for a workout and a cupcake and help kids get the birth certif icates they need for life! Corporate sponsors, donors, and media partners welcome! The event will start

at 2pm at Bengkel Crossfit, The Fairgrounds Building, SCBD Lot 14, Jenderal Sudirman Kav 52-53, Jakarta, Indonesia 12190.It’s a great afternoon and you will have an opportunity to meet some of the children who have been helped from last year’s fundraiser to help them secure birth certificates. Contact Scott Hanna at [email protected] for more details about how to get involved.

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