James
@JamesCM
American expat in Indonesia
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About me
American
Lives in Jakarta
Speaks English and little Basha
Registration: 14 April 2014
Why are there many abandoned wives and children in Indonesia? by MeloKeyz
Dear all, I am working in IT Systems Engineering and currently considering moving to either semarang or Bali. I got an offer from Mariott hotel in Bali with a decent pay. However, this is not what I want to talk about. I want to talk about getting ...
As the last person said...There are Good there are Bad... But No Matter what Using the site for meeting is OK but don't jump to conclusions Before getting to know them in person....I went thru it all myself...3 or 4 bad before the right ... Read More
Driving in Indonesia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Indonesia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
This is soooooo true ....i have been in omly one accident and same glad i had my full face. On....Wish yoir friend a quick recovery luke.... Read More
Driving in Indonesia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Indonesia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Yes i agree about ones never riding bike before but i been riding sence i was 10 years old on them and have had many bikes plus motor gp fan ....Even the skilled driver can not miss some one just popping out infront of you.And i have seen 100s of ... Read More
Driving in Indonesia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Indonesia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Hehe if they came to my country and drove there as they do here 1 our jails would fill up fast...2 they would have to worry about other drivers wanting to do bodily harm to them and they would too but enough of all this i have 5 hours to sleep ... Read More
Driving in Indonesia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Indonesia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
I do have one thing to say ...about road rage...that dont see it is for the birds....I see it every day every thing from policemen kicking cars and taxis...motorbikes trying to push each other to the side of road or into traffic by getting way to ... Read More
Driving in Indonesia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Indonesia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Well i see about every thing to do with traffic has been touch...Myself i drive a motor GP motorcycle...average of 5 to 6 HOURS ADAY...BUT being from the US how to say this .....I see the problems the cars have i try to help the cars as much as i ... Read More
living in Malaysia vs. Indonesia by Veronica17
Hell Ii will possibly me moving to Malaysia next year, and wanted some advice related to housing. What is a safe area to live? Are there serviced apartments in Kuala Lumpur like in Hong Kong for expats? Do they have a good public transport ...
I go to KL alot and to be honest its nice there..It just depends on how your trying to view it i have alot of friends in KL and kuching and bsides lets put it this way KL was picked for NASCAR there first races are Aug 7 and 9 th this year ....It ... Read More
Safety in Indonesia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Indonesia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think ...
Its the 250 cc with the full motor GP package. Ya i allready scare alot of people just starting it up before getting to it from my phone hehehe it has remote start. Plus they hear me in traffic listening to my music....But thats how i deal with the ... Read More
Safety in Indonesia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Indonesia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think ...
Yes i know now! My new bike has both anti malin alarm by touch and gps inside the steel of the frame that sends to my phone now. I can even turn the bike off by my phone.I got my first new CBR just before the news posted alot were being ... Read More
Safety in Indonesia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Indonesia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think ...
I agree luke hehehe i been in jakarta now close to 3 years... i have had 1 motor bike stolen but it was my fault for not securing better thinking it was safe as it was. As to my surpise i learned fast nope it wasnt...But it worked out in the end ... Read More
Indonesia waive visa requirements by happyhour
So far it's related to visitors only..... TEMPO: Indonesia to throw visa requirements out the window for 5 markets Mimi Hudoyo, Jakarta, November 5, 2014 INDONESIA will waive visa requirements for tourists from China, Australia, Japan, South ...
Ohh yes i agree but after seeing 95% of the world some things i can understand why Some Things are like they are. As everything there are reasons why some doors are open more then others. But those changes i probably will not see in my lifetime. Who ... Read More
Indonesia waive visa requirements by happyhour
So far it's related to visitors only..... TEMPO: Indonesia to throw visa requirements out the window for 5 markets Mimi Hudoyo, Jakarta, November 5, 2014 INDONESIA will waive visa requirements for tourists from China, Australia, Japan, South ...
Well i just have a totally differemt out look on all the fee stuff when i can go to almost any where in the world for no fees for 90 days or more compared to indonesias by the month fee......but hay it is what it is... Read More
Western Union In Jakarta by JamesCM
Any one know of a western union agent office in Jakarta that has either Quick pay or what we call Quick Collect to pay bills to like USA. I have a bill I need to pay and easiest way is western union. I tried Bank Mandiri but they don't do such ...
Ahhhh just what i needed lukereg thanks so much glad i have this on my phone you saved the day lol Read More
Western Union In Jakarta by JamesCM
Any one know of a western union agent office in Jakarta that has either Quick pay or what we call Quick Collect to pay bills to like USA. I have a bill I need to pay and easiest way is western union. I tried Bank Mandiri but they don't do such ...
Yes your right I hate having to bounce money to one place to pay another place is getting old... and that extra fee could just go to my bill instead of Banks... Teachers are Not paid that well you KNow (joke lol) Thank all you for the fast reply ... Read More
Western Union In Jakarta by JamesCM
Any one know of a western union agent office in Jakarta that has either Quick pay or what we call Quick Collect to pay bills to like USA. I have a bill I need to pay and easiest way is western union. I tried Bank Mandiri but they don't do such ...
Reason I want western Union for this bill they only charge a 1 time fee of 12.00 usd for that service ...Normally I use my Bank Mandiri and Bank of America in the USA, then pay them from my USA account. Thing is Mandiri charges 250.000 for wires ... Read More
Western Union In Jakarta by JamesCM
Any one know of a western union agent office in Jakarta that has either Quick pay or what we call Quick Collect to pay bills to like USA. I have a bill I need to pay and easiest way is western union. I tried Bank Mandiri but they don't do such ...
well needless to say I need to send USD Hmm what's the Minimum at 7/11s I only need to send like 2 Million in RP.. But good idea about the Mall I know of it been there ... Read More
Western Union In Jakarta by JamesCM
Any one know of a western union agent office in Jakarta that has either Quick pay or what we call Quick Collect to pay bills to like USA. I have a bill I need to pay and easiest way is western union. I tried Bank Mandiri but they don't do such ...
I am need one around Hmmm around central Jakarta or between there and bekasi Read More
Western Union In Jakarta by JamesCM
Any one know of a western union agent office in Jakarta that has either Quick pay or what we call Quick Collect to pay bills to like USA. I have a bill I need to pay and easiest way is western union. I tried Bank Mandiri but they don't do such ...
Yes I tried a few different things can not do it online from Indonesia hmmm don't know why and all Mandari banks can not do even though they have western union hehehehe ..My bill I need to pay is a Buisness listed with western union and uses ... Read More
Western Union In Jakarta
Any one know of a western union agent office in Jakarta that has either Quick pay or what we call Quick Collect to pay bills to like USA. I have a bill I need to pay and easiest way is western union. I tried Bank Mandiri but they don't do such ... Read More
Malaysian Airlines 017 by happyhour
Another tragedy for Malaysian Airlines with 300 people on board shot down by air missile....
Just remembering i have flown the other way from L A X to tiape taiwan then to jakarta but for me it was same all ocean. I think its because i fly from the center of usa Kansas.....not the coastal parts...but if i know there is a conflict of a ... Read More
Malaysian Airlines 017 by happyhour
Another tragedy for Malaysian Airlines with 300 people on board shot down by air missile....
Yes i bet soo but i think that would be more like playing checkers never knowing when your gonna get kinged hehebebe Read More
Malaysian Airlines 017 by happyhour
Another tragedy for Malaysian Airlines with 300 people on board shot down by air missile....
Yes i know what you mean but most of my flights are over ocean like my last chicago to tokyo to jakarta all ocean hehehe Read More
Malaysian Airlines 017 by happyhour
Another tragedy for Malaysian Airlines with 300 people on board shot down by air missile....
I fly over half way around world every year from usa to jakarta and never over war zone but usa will restrict airlines not to fly over them...for public transportion... Read More
Hi, ukrainians or russians in Jakarta! by 034ieuks
Now I'm living in Jakarta. Just wanna know if there are somebody from Ukraine or Russia here. :)
This Aman thing, For a person that only has 2 days hmmm your surley just wasting your time sitting on a forum when there are so many other things you could be doing hmmmm.. And mas if you did that he may want to marry you not just date hehehe Read More
Malaysian Airlines 017 by happyhour
Another tragedy for Malaysian Airlines with 300 people on board shot down by air missile....
Yes that was my point its not like the russian and ukraine conflicts news stories were New...but why we will probably never know as usually....hi there mas i only cought up with the forum today been vary busy... Read More
Malaysian Airlines 017 by happyhour
Another tragedy for Malaysian Airlines with 300 people on board shot down by air missile....
I do not fly them iether. Mostly Lion air, Garuda, or China airlines. But i have advantage my wife is a travel agent for over 20 years and does all my bookings for me. And i keep up with what all goes on airline wise thru her. Needless to say lol Read More
Malaysian Airlines 017 by happyhour
Another tragedy for Malaysian Airlines with 300 people on board shot down by air missile....
It just a shame Malaysia air lines seem to be in the wrong places at the wrong time. Anymore... And yes I see this to be hard for them to recoop from all this yet again...But I know for a fact there is more going on as well with Asia Air is getting ... Read More
Sexual Abuse in International Schools by MikeWallace77
These days it would be very wise to choose your International School carefully following recent revelations of sexual abuse of children at a prestigious International School in Jakarta. The abuse was initially thought to be limited to kindergarten ...
Thanks Ubudian i only found this blog a few days ago but have been in and out of jakarta for 2 years now. And just trying to keep a objective mind to things. Read More
Sexual Abuse in International Schools by MikeWallace77
These days it would be very wise to choose your International School carefully following recent revelations of sexual abuse of children at a prestigious International School in Jakarta. The abuse was initially thought to be limited to kindergarten ...
Sorry misspelled Ubudian....i hate small touch screen phones at times hehehe Read More
Sexual Abuse in International Schools by MikeWallace77
These days it would be very wise to choose your International School carefully following recent revelations of sexual abuse of children at a prestigious International School in Jakarta. The abuse was initially thought to be limited to kindergarten ...
Again i have to agree...i think it was last month they had a big story about that ubutian.....in the news here in jakarta about the poverty and abuse stuff...on children. Then this comes out. Read More
Sexual Abuse in International Schools by MikeWallace77
These days it would be very wise to choose your International School carefully following recent revelations of sexual abuse of children at a prestigious International School in Jakarta. The abuse was initially thought to be limited to kindergarten ...
Yes again i agree. I have seen this with so many issues surrounding jakarta and out bound places and its even in there tv news....The focus is always on 1 or 2 certian things what ever will bring news. But if they would cure some of the smaller ... Read More
Sexual Abuse in International Schools by MikeWallace77
These days it would be very wise to choose your International School carefully following recent revelations of sexual abuse of children at a prestigious International School in Jakarta. The abuse was initially thought to be limited to kindergarten ...
I have to agree with Lukereg and Ubudian on a lot of different points. I just saw the news broadcast today...And after seeing the statement about the westerner. I did some looking in to him as well some of the schools he worked for claimed he was ... Read More
Need Help - English Teachers or Native Speakers by rossbach.e
Hi, I'm an expat from the states living in Jakarta. I currently started a web service and we need help with some of the English. Any expats out there willing to lend a hand? Just let me know ya! Thanks!!!!
lukereg, Now that was even confusing to myself... I am glad that can not be said about me LOL.... I am just a plain old American who was born and raised to speak English. But we do have our own branding of it depending if you from the north , west ... Read More
Looking for expats and new freiends in Jakarta
Hi There, I'm a Expat from the USA I am not to new to Indonesia or Jakarta. I have been here a lot since 2012, spending any where from 5 to 8 months a year here at a time, I now live in the Bekasi area of Jakarta and just joined this blog to meet ... Read More