abdulkhalil
Cook Islander expat in Indonesia
Forum posts
684
About me
Cook Islander
Lives in Indonesia
Registration: 19 January 2017
investment by kitaka2
i want to know what is the best investment who can do it and where and how much money need it
@ Kitaka2: If your profile details are correct you are still living in Algiers. In that situation without knowing anything about Indonesia or being married to an Indonesian or even having a job here and a long term visa, you could not even open a ... Read More
investment by kitaka2
i want to know what is the best investment who can do it and where and how much money need it
The best is to invest in a small startup, and wait for the money to roll in 5 or 10 years later. however, there are risks involved. Good luck with that. Alternatively speak to an investment broker. Of course property is a good investment always but ... Read More
Taking older car from England to Indonesia by Ken pilbrow
Taking older Range Rover to Indonesia from England
I think I mentioned the link previously, but just look on www.mobil123.com and you can find every brand of car both new and secondhand in every city of Indonesia. At least it gives you an idea of prices. However, the best way is once you are here, ... Read More
looking for foreigner to meet up by laras9
it will be nice to have friends from another country and Im interested to know more about another culture :)
Luke you weren't invited to the last one or the one before that. Mostly it's new expats and a few locals who join our meet ups where we can offer them advice and assistance on getting started in Indonesia. Tons of fun actually. Good idea for ... Read More
looking for foreigner to meet up by laras9
it will be nice to have friends from another country and Im interested to know more about another culture :)
Haha Fred, I always had my suspicions about you... :D Read More
looking for foreigner to meet up by laras9
it will be nice to have friends from another country and Im interested to know more about another culture :)
I'd also like to remind members that this isn't a dating website. Personally I have no issues with members arranging a get together as we did some months ago. However, if it becomes a dating site then certainly I would be less inclined to ... Read More
looking for foreigner to meet up by laras9
it will be nice to have friends from another country and Im interested to know more about another culture :)
Hello Laras and welcome to Expat.com Perhaps you'd like to tell the readers a little about yourself. Are you single, married, have kids? What are your hobbies? Cheers Read More
Finding your bearings in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Indonesia? Do you use gps systems such as ...
Yeah I used to feel that way about google maps too, used to think it was great. As another poster mentioned it;s totally sucks at night time when they make the background black. Bloody awful that especially as my eyesight isn't as good as it ... Read More
Car theft by GuestPoster0210
We had a visit at our yard today by the local police, they wanted to update car owners with a spate of recent car thefts 17 in 5 days/nights and high end bikes, these will probably be shipped to another location at some stage or broken down for ...
Sounds interesting. It's something I haven't really thought much about but certainly worth considering. Another useful gadget is a dash cam which I recall another poster mentioning lots of times. Been driving here for years without problems ... Read More
Finding your bearings in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Indonesia? Do you use gps systems such as ...
Hi Priscilla. Actually I think both google maps and waze are both good. I had been using google maps for donkeys years, but recently switched over to waze which i found far simpler and better when driving. That is my main reason for switching from ... Read More
Finding your bearings in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Indonesia? Do you use gps systems such as ...
Hello Priscilla, I use my inbuilt sense of direction and follow road signs and speak to locals. I also sometimes use Google Maps or Waze (better than Google maps in my opinion). Cheers Read More
Tutors for reading and writing by rosefirth
I have an Indonesian friend living in Bali. She's in her mid 40s and has never learned to read and write. I'd love to help her but I don't have the skills. Does anyone know of any tutors or a school who can teach her to read and ...
Just ask one of the two "experts" here to assist you, or better still just send a message to one of the moderators, Priscilla or Bhavna and ask if they can close the topic,. Enjoy your weekend Rose. I was in Ubud over the weekend, ... Read More
Tutors for reading and writing by rosefirth
I have an Indonesian friend living in Bali. She's in her mid 40s and has never learned to read and write. I'd love to help her but I don't have the skills. Does anyone know of any tutors or a school who can teach her to read and ...
Hi Rose, Honestly, the best way is not really to ask here but just inquire in Bali. Everyone has their own ideas about how you could do this but obviously you aren't really getting the answers that you seek. Furthermore, there are plenty of ... Read More
Lawn Bowls
is this the nusa dua in bali or the nusa dua in jawa barat? Good luck. Read More
Taking older car from England to Indonesia by Ken pilbrow
Taking older Range Rover to Indonesia from England
There is a local website called www.mobil123.com where you can see the prices of both new and used cars all over Indonesia: For new Land Rovers: https://www.mobil123.com/mobil-baru-dijual/land-rover/indonesia For new ... Read More
Bank loans in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in Indonesia? What are the types of bank loans ...
Priscilla is doing a terrific job here on Expat.com. I've interacted with her over the years and she shows no personal bias and is very fair and friendly. She is a definite asset to the company and I take my hat off to her. Great job Priscilla! ... Read More
Taking older car from England to Indonesia by Ken pilbrow
Taking older Range Rover to Indonesia from England
Hello Ken, That's quite a project. I imported my old (1991) BMW 730i from the UK to Malaysia many years ago but I know for certain that importing cars into Indonesia is going to be a lot more difficult than into Malaysia. You better check ... Read More
Tourism Expo by Bima Tirtanadi
Will any of you interested to come, to our little town if there is cultural event ? We will accomodate your needs in our town. My town is in Ngawi,east java.you can look at it from google.and please give me respond
No, I am not interested to visit, but thanks. Read More
Bank loans in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in Indonesia? What are the types of bank loans ...
Frank, From what I understand, Priscilla is one of this websites moderators and she starts these topics in order to stimulate responses from the members. I believe that the Indonesian Forum has a second layer of moderation whereby if your response ... Read More
Picaridin based insect repellents by lambada
Is it easy to find insect repellents with 20% Picaridin (not DEET) in Indonesia?
The problem with the 15% DEET ones is that you need to reapply it every 2 hours or so. The ones with higher percentage of DEET doesn't mesn that they are more effective, only that once applied it will last longer. We use Soffel nowadays but that ... Read More
Looking for travel buddy/buddies
Thanks Rick, let me know closer to the date. Cheers. Read More
Registering birth if don't make it to hospital
You should choose your hospital and obstetrician/gynecologist and register there. Once everything is on record then if the baby is born at home the hospital and your doctor will assist and advise you for the birth certificate. If you have any ... Read More
Online shopping in Indonesia
Good day to you all. I am interested to do some online shopping for items such as agricultural products ( booster fertilisers, white fly killers etc), lard based bird seed blocks, used anime toys, old Sony video cameras that play Sony Mini DV ... Read More
Registering a birth in Indonesia by Janey707
Hi, can anyone tell me the process of registering the birth of a baby born to an Indonesian father and British mother. Also, is there a time limit? Thanks so much.
Janey, I am sure you'll have no problems doing it. Our kids were not born in Indonesia and initially it seemed impossible for them to get birth certificates here but we eventually managed through using an agent. Now they hold two passports which ... Read More
Looking for travel buddy/buddies
Hi guys, I will be doing some trekking and scootering in Bali next month and invite anyone interested in joining me. I don't plan to go near active volcanoes nor to venture anywhere near earthquakes or tsunamis. I also plan to get some rays, ... Read More
Looking for travel buddy(es)! by hellokaia
Hello, i am a 20-year-old Indonesian girl living and studying in South Jakarta. I am planning on traveling to Sumbawa, NTB and the areas of NTT (google them they're beautiful af) this July/August. However, i don't have many friends and i ...
I am going to be traveling solo in Bali next month. I actually collect crystals and fossils and will be looking for cummintonite to complete my collection which is the main reason for my trip aside from getting some rays and renting a scooter for ... Read More
Best way to look for a job in Jakarta by fahadsherh
Hi guys, I am a NZ citizen with Masters of Professional Studies in International Relations from Auckland University. I originally come from Pakistan but I grew up in New Zealand. I am in Auckland at the moment. My girlfriend is in Jakarta and she ...
Good morning fahadsherh, In addition to the many ways of finding a job in Jakarta, we have a jobs section at the top of the page where you can advertise yourself and wait for the feedback. And best of all IT'S FREE! Cheers. Read More
Building in Bali by Niki.woods
Hey there, my partner (half Indonesian) and I are looking to buy land and build next year in North Bali or North East Bali. From what I have read it seems somewhat impossible to build without lots of problems and going way over the agreed budget. ...
Agus can you send me pm with details. Thanks. Read More
The big choice: Our Children’s Citizenship by abdulkhalil
One of the issues that we know we will have to face one day is the question of which citizenship our mixed marriage children should choose when they reach eighteen years of age. At this moment Indonesia does not recognize dual citizenship as they ...
Agree. I still live in hope that Indonesia will change the regulations about dual citizenship before my kids need to make a decision. But as mentioned earlier, I won't hold my breath over it. My worry is that at 17 years of age they might make ... Read More
The big choice: Our Children’s Citizenship by abdulkhalil
One of the issues that we know we will have to face one day is the question of which citizenship our mixed marriage children should choose when they reach eighteen years of age. At this moment Indonesia does not recognize dual citizenship as they ...
Ha, tell me about it. I have two at university at the moment and a third one about to begin. Thankfully the fourth is not interested to attend as he is more a jack of all trades. Those four already have dual citizenship but not with ... Read More
Why is Indonesia special to you? by Bio-Badger
Dear Friends, My name is Herman and I am a MBA student from Vlerick Business School in Brussels, Belgium. Yes, we were suppose to win the World Cup 2018 (hehehe). I am fortunate to volunteer for a few months at a local NGO in Jakarta to develop ...
Hello Herman, I will try to give a brief person opinion of how I see Indonesia. I must say that currently I am not living in a remote part of Indonesia but through my work I do need to travel to such parts which include the most remotest areas of ... Read More
Expat Gathering in Jakarta by abdulkhalil
I was recently invited by Expat.com to attend a gathering with other members in Malaysia. So I was just wondering if Expat.com plan to arrange a gathering in Jakarta whereby we could meet up with our Experts for coffee or a meal.
Sure Rick, will let you know if I am in the area. Read More
Building a house in Surabaya
Hey Zanzio, Thanks very much for the information. cheers Read More
Expat Gathering in Jakarta by abdulkhalil
I was recently invited by Expat.com to attend a gathering with other members in Malaysia. So I was just wondering if Expat.com plan to arrange a gathering in Jakarta whereby we could meet up with our Experts for coffee or a meal.
Rick, do you have any gatherings lined up for this coming Autumn? Read More
Following fashion in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, Do you follow fashion trends in Indonesia? Every country and every culture has its own dress code. As far as you are concerned, have you changed the way you dress? Can one easily find fashion boutiques in Indonesia? Are clothes ...
Hello Priscilla, Personally I don't follow Indonesian fashion as it is nothing special at all, mostly cheap looking clothing or Muslim style clothing for women or very basic stuff. There are expensive brands but in my opinion most is over the ... Read More
The big choice: Our Children’s Citizenship
One of the issues that we know we will have to face one day is the question of which citizenship our mixed marriage children should choose when they reach eighteen years of age. At this moment Indonesia does not recognize dual citizenship as they ... Read More
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: The importance in staying fit
Living in a country like Indonesia that has such delicious food can be a problem, especially if we overeat or fail to take measures to keep our weight under control. In my own case I suppose I have been blessed with good genes from parents who ... Read More
Looking to buy a used macbook air or ipad with keyboard by avhoop
Hi! My computer was lost on the flight over and need to buy a new one. Is anyone looking to sell theirs? I'm based in Ubud. thanks! Ashley
You could try placing an ad in the Bali Advertiser as I think it's important to be able to check it thoroughly before buying a Macbook Air or an ipad. At least that way you'll get to see the item before paying for it. Also beware of stolen ... Read More
Family fun in Indonesia during school holidays
Another excellent question Priscilla. My own children have a very full life at school as well as private activities such as taekwondo, music lessons and art classes. During the school holidays we usually leave Indonesia to visit more interesting ... Read More
The nightlife scene in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, Having access to a good nightlife scene can be a determining factor for many expats upon choosing their next destination. Tell us more about the nightlife in Indonesia. In Indonesia, what is the nighlife culture like: is it common for ...
Priscilla, thank you for a very interesting question. Mostly my own nightlife is centered around my family. It might mean going to the cinema to watch the latest cartoon movie, or order some local street food to be delivered by Go-food delivery ... Read More
A day in the life ...... by Fred
Planner, a lovely lady, started a topic by this name on another continent. I asked nicely, and the lady agreed to rent me the subject. So, how about a page from your diary? I'll start with my plans for tomorrow. I have decided to make myself ...
Well if you get a local driver it won't cost much and your car might get damaged less often. Have you tried driving slower and checking your wing mirrors more often? Anyway, it was just a suggestion. You've probably been told this hundreds ... Read More
Indians Married to Indonesians by GuestPoster02354
Hi guys, I am an Indian citizen and planning to get married to my Indonesian girlfriend in indonesia. Before the wedding I need a few documents for the Indonesian officials. The document I am having a issue with is the Letter of Impediment of ...
You should contact your own embassy as they would be familiar with the procedure and should guide you, since many of your fellow countrymen have been in a similar position as you. Read More
Unlimited visas if I visa run? by Aleczander
I was reading that after you get your 30 day visa on arrival you have to leave Indonesia and then come come back to get another 30 days. I want to know if you can keep doing this an unlimited amount of times and theoretically have an unlimited stay ...
If you can show them that you are traveling such as hotel bookings in various places or proof that you will be trekking or island hopping etc, it would probably be helpful. Read More
Looking for Large Carpets by robwilson
Hi, just moved here from the States, and I'm looking for a few large carpets (like 4/5m by 4/5m) to cover our tile floors so the little ones can run about and not worry about knocked heads. Any ideas on where I can get them would be greatly ...
Hey Rob, I'll try to take some measurements and a photo over the weekend. Will send a pm with the details. Cheers Read More
A day in the life ...... by Fred
Planner, a lovely lady, started a topic by this name on another continent. I asked nicely, and the lady agreed to rent me the subject. So, how about a page from your diary? I'll start with my plans for tomorrow. I have decided to make myself ...
Have you considered getting a driver Fred? Driving in Indonesia is a lot more dangerous than in many other countries. You'll find is very much different than in the UK. So far I've been lucky and haven't had any accidents, but keeping ... Read More
Unlimited visas if I visa run? by Aleczander
I was reading that after you get your 30 day visa on arrival you have to leave Indonesia and then come come back to get another 30 days. I want to know if you can keep doing this an unlimited amount of times and theoretically have an unlimited stay ...
By paying the US$35 VOA for the extendable (by another 30 days) visa or by applying for the 60 day visa in your own country you could already stay longer than 30 days by only paying US$35 which would be a lot cheaper than a flight for a visa run. ... Read More
school for my 3 years old by DannyJakarta
I saw some good looking schools in Jakarta. In gading serpong where i am now, i see mostly chinese speaking schools where almost all students are chinese. I have nothing with chinese people or the language, but we are not going to live in a place ...
You should note that the Indonesian government has forbidden the use of the word "International" in school names and in 2014 the British International School changed it's name to the British School Jakarta. Many other international ... Read More
Building a house in Surabaya
Hi there, Can anyone advise which permits are required to build a house and what is the cost of those permits. I understand the cost varies and would appreciate any information you can provide on how it is calculated. Also, how long does it take ... Read More
Legal services in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Indonesia. What types of legal services might an ...
Thanks for that excellent and informative information Ricardo. Appreciate it. Read More
deportation in indonesia by ricardo001
Deportation Required Documents Process to remove temporary blacklisted. Provide your sponsor/agent with all the documents listed below, so that they may submit your application. A petition to remove your name from the blacklist (Permohonan ...
Thank you both for that information. I didn't realise it was possible to have your name removed from the blacklist. Two of my sons overstayed last year and were threatened with deportation but after some discussion they just fined them and ... Read More
A day in the life ...... by Fred
Planner, a lovely lady, started a topic by this name on another continent. I asked nicely, and the lady agreed to rent me the subject. So, how about a page from your diary? I'll start with my plans for tomorrow. I have decided to make myself ...
That sounds exciting Fred. Where will you be visiting this time? Read More
Looking for Large Carpets by robwilson
Hi, just moved here from the States, and I'm looking for a few large carpets (like 4/5m by 4/5m) to cover our tile floors so the little ones can run about and not worry about knocked heads. Any ideas on where I can get them would be greatly ...
I have a 3m x 4m Persian rug that I might be interested in selling. Are you looking for inexpensive rugs or do you want more expensive and antique quality rugs? Read More
Life in Hong Kong
I totally agree with you about Hong Kong, it has really changed. I lived in HK in the late 1980's to the mid 1990's when it was still British and it was a wonderful places to live, affordable and an entrepreneurs dream. I started a company ... Read More
Tutors for reading and writing by rosefirth
I have an Indonesian friend living in Bali. She's in her mid 40s and has never learned to read and write. I'd love to help her but I don't have the skills. Does anyone know of any tutors or a school who can teach her to read and ...
I distinctly recall you often talking about your teaching jobs and how you keep quitting them, and also about you developing a method of teaching through music. I assumed those posts were factual. Also, there is nothing wrong with being a teacher. ... Read More
Life as a female expat in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
A good point brought up about tampons by Fred. Most Indonesian women cannot even imagine using a tampon, they nearly all use sanitary pads which can be bought at all supermarkets, pharmacies and minimarts and are available in several lengths and in ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
My advice is to just go out and mingle. I am not the kind of person who gets lonely because I have a family and kids and when I didn't I always had a girlfriends on the go. But for those who have a tendency to get lonely then don't go ... Read More
Expat Gathering in Jakarta by abdulkhalil
I was recently invited by Expat.com to attend a gathering with other members in Malaysia. So I was just wondering if Expat.com plan to arrange a gathering in Jakarta whereby we could meet up with our Experts for coffee or a meal.
How about holding it in BSD City? Read More
Life as a female expat in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
Hi Priscilla, I hope one day you manage to visit lovely Indonesia to experience this beautiful land. For your question it actually depends which part of Indonesia you live in. For example, in certain places women are expected to earn the money ... Read More
Expat Gathering in Jakarta by abdulkhalil
I was recently invited by Expat.com to attend a gathering with other members in Malaysia. So I was just wondering if Expat.com plan to arrange a gathering in Jakarta whereby we could meet up with our Experts for coffee or a meal.
Great! That makes three of us. Hopefully a few more will join our gathering. Read More
Expat Gathering in Jakarta by abdulkhalil
I was recently invited by Expat.com to attend a gathering with other members in Malaysia. So I was just wondering if Expat.com plan to arrange a gathering in Jakarta whereby we could meet up with our Experts for coffee or a meal.
Great! That's two of us. Let's wait and see who else wants to meet you. Luke would you like to meet Fred at a gathering in Tangerang? Read More
Expat Gathering in Jakarta by abdulkhalil
I was recently invited by Expat.com to attend a gathering with other members in Malaysia. So I was just wondering if Expat.com plan to arrange a gathering in Jakarta whereby we could meet up with our Experts for coffee or a meal.
Do you prefer to hold the gathering in Tangerang? Read More
Expat Gathering in Jakarta by abdulkhalil
I was recently invited by Expat.com to attend a gathering with other members in Malaysia. So I was just wondering if Expat.com plan to arrange a gathering in Jakarta whereby we could meet up with our Experts for coffee or a meal.
Nah...was hoping to meet up with our two esteemed Indonesian Experts. Read More
Sim A Sim C,5 years driving license by ricardo001
Sim A or Sim C 5 years driving license Requirements: 1.passport (original) 2. A-4 Kitas - processing - payment - verification original documents - photoshoot - id card release cheers, rick
In some places they use a motorbike simulator, strange as it might seem. Read More
Expat Gathering in Jakarta
I was recently invited by Expat.com to attend a gathering with other members in Malaysia. So I was just wondering if Expat.com plan to arrange a gathering in Jakarta whereby we could meet up with our Experts for coffee or a meal. Read More
Tutors for reading and writing by rosefirth
I have an Indonesian friend living in Bali. She's in her mid 40s and has never learned to read and write. I'd love to help her but I don't have the skills. Does anyone know of any tutors or a school who can teach her to read and ...
Yes. both experts are teachers and should offer you the best solution. However, I would strongly recommend Gwmeath's suggestion that you ask a local schoolteacher to help. Local teachers in Indonesia always do tutoring to help with language ... Read More
Looking for Large Carpets by robwilson
Hi, just moved here from the States, and I'm looking for a few large carpets (like 4/5m by 4/5m) to cover our tile floors so the little ones can run about and not worry about knocked heads. Any ideas on where I can get them would be greatly ...
Better to buy carpets in Surabaya rather than in Jakarta. There are several carpet shops in some of the larger malls here. Read More
Permanent Residency ? Naturalization ? Dual Nationality ? by gunner757
Alright I needed some info regarding gaining nationality in Indonesia . 1. What are the requirements ? 2. Is there a permanent residency option ? 3. How can one qualify to become a resident if there are no PR options , employment visa ? 4. Does ...
Good for you Fred. Which field are you in? Engineering? Oil & Gas? Finance? Read More
Permanent Residency ? Naturalization ? Dual Nationality ? by gunner757
Alright I needed some info regarding gaining nationality in Indonesia . 1. What are the requirements ? 2. Is there a permanent residency option ? 3. How can one qualify to become a resident if there are no PR options , employment visa ? 4. Does ...
To gain Indonesian citizenship, you will need to give up your own citizenship. The big question is, do you really believe it is worth it, since once done it is irreversible and you will be an Indonesian citizen since Indonesian does not recognize ... Read More
Architect
Hi jakidass, Sorry for the late reply. I am currently overseas traveling so can't give you my architects contact details but I will send them by private message once I return home. His website is full of projects he has done not only in Bali ... Read More
Travel Times around Jakarta by lukereg
Whilst I am first to bemoan the travelling times in Indonesia I should also acknowledge that I have seen some (not much) but some improvement in travel times. Out in Pancoran there has been extensive infrastructure building and some of it has ...
Great first thread Luke. Appreciate the effort you have put into it. It will come in very handy I am sure. Read More
Business trip to Bali, Indonesia
Hello Shah, Did you already arrive in Bali? Sorry for the late response. It all depends where you will be visiting in Bali. If in Kuta or Denpasar then you should stay at Kuta, Legian or Seminyak. You could also stay in Sanur. If your business ... Read More
Is there a Manchester United fan club in South Jakarta? by Pritesh Shetty
Is there a Man U fan club in South Jakarta wherein Man U fans come and enjoy the matches together?
I'm a Taunton AFC supporter. One day we will be top of the Premier League. Read More
MMR vaccine by Fred
I seem to be having a few problems finding a hospital or clinic with any stocks of the MMR vaccine. I would prefer Bintaro or BSD but travel isn't that big a deal if anyone knows of anywhere closer.
I can't remember exactly where it happened but I believe it was in Jakarta and Tangerang, I might be wrong of course. Anyone give an update on this? I believe it was quite extensive and many arrests including doctors. I call it really ... Read More
Looking for IT/Business(SAP) job in Jakarta as a German Expat by MFrisch
Hello dear community, I am a 34 years old German living and working in Austria. For quite a long time now and especially after 2 business trips to Jakarta and Singapore in fall 2017 I am now planning to find work in and relocate to Jakarta. After ...
Political changes in Malaysia is not at all going to change anything as far as the job market for foreigners is concerned. The only thing that has had any major effect is the price of oil. The price slump is the only reason why so many expats have ... Read More
MMR vaccine by Fred
I seem to be having a few problems finding a hospital or clinic with any stocks of the MMR vaccine. I would prefer Bintaro or BSD but travel isn't that big a deal if anyone knows of anywhere closer.
I tend to recall that there was this massive scam of children's vaccines being supplied to clinics and doctors was centered around Jakarta including the BSD area. It was huge in the news what, about a year ago? Do you remember that? A lot of ... Read More
Looking for Russian Teacher
I've always found that those Russian speaking people including many from Ukraine too, are often students and models. You could contact some of the websites that offer models and you can check which ones are Russian speaking. Those sites not only ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Never really been lonely as not the type. I believe in just getting out there and meeting people in everyday life. Of course, if you find it hard to find friends and get lonely easily I suppose you could do as the above posters do, join clubs etc. I ... Read More
Gated Society around Gandhi International School
If you are looking for real estate agent's number (it's easier to simply call them property agents) just look at rumah123 , enter the area, enter that you want to rent (disewa) and enter your budget and away you go. Actually there are lots of ... Read More
Looking for Car and Personal Driver by AnandSK
Hi! I'm looking to buy a car and get a personal driver in my time in Jakarta. I will be there for a year and a half from June 2018. Any help or advice?
Agree with above comment on taking public transport. I've heard many cases of passengers get assaulted or robbed or threatened. Apart from that, the buses get really packed solid, I mean your body will be pressed up against other people. Great ... Read More
House sitting in Bali
Moving to Bali for what? To retire? Work? Start a business? Why don't you just spend a holiday there? Apply for a 60 day tourist visa in your home country or (alternatively get the 30 day US$35 VOA before passing through immigration as it can ... Read More
Looking for Car and Personal Driver by AnandSK
Hi! I'm looking to buy a car and get a personal driver in my time in Jakarta. I will be there for a year and a half from June 2018. Any help or advice?
I would recommend long term car rental and hiring a private driver or driving yourself. Of course Jakarta has awful traffic jams, but hey, that's life. Read More
Noisy Motorbikes by Dynamoe
More and more people seem to be buying or making their motor bikes as noisy as they can, the louder the better! It is noisy enough with regular bikes, cars, trucks and airplanes overhead. On a quiet night these motorbikes are extremely annoying ...
Yes, the great thing about it is that the back roads are super smooth and winding with not too much traffic. Amazing to ride them on a bog bike. The only problem is that on many of the sharp corners grit builds up and your tyres can slide. Read More
Legal services in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Indonesia. What types of legal services might an ...
Your account is very long and complicated. Actually, what is it that you are looking for? An agent? Read More
Price of KITAP by MarcDeSmetBE
I just renewed my KITAS for the third time. I paid 7.5 million, which I hope is a reasonable price. My visa agent says I can switch to KITAP next year. This would be valid for 5 years. She asks 40 million for this. If I check on the internet I ...
Having the right connection shouldn't be important. But having connections with the Director of Law and Human Rights who overseas immigration and working with the KPK means that Immigration will not bother you. Immigration answers to the ... Read More
Suggestions to learn Bahasa quickly by Pritesh Shetty
Dear All, I have just shifted to Jakarta, Indonesia from India. Kindly request you to provide your kind suggestions on how to go about learning Bahasa quickly as it is the need of the hour for my new role. Please suggest good Bahasa coaching class ...
Glad to know that you have fund a course to learn Bahasa Indonesia. It is really worth learning the language from the basics. I learnt from books and occasional girl friends and short courses since 1980 and that's probably why my grammar is a ... Read More
Suggestions required for good International schools near South Jakarta by Pritesh Shetty
Hello All, I have moved to Jakarta recently and soon my family would move to Jakarta and thus, need your help with suggestions for good International school for Expat kids. Need budget-friendly good curriculum and teaching schools. Please share ...
Suggestions? Obviously it is to choose the closest one to where you live. Choose the one with a Cambridge system and one that allows any religion. That's all. You should know that even if you put your children in a lousy school, if they are ... Read More
Need a personal driver- Limited budget but need a safe one by Pritesh Shetty
Hello, I have recently shifted to Jakarta on work visa. I need a personal car driver for myself. Need the driver from South Jakarta. Budget around 2-3 Juta IDR per month but worried about the safety aspect as well since my family will also be ...
Sorry I am not a job agency. How about you contact an employment agency instead? Read More
Price of KITAP by MarcDeSmetBE
I just renewed my KITAS for the third time. I paid 7.5 million, which I hope is a reasonable price. My visa agent says I can switch to KITAP next year. This would be valid for 5 years. She asks 40 million for this. If I check on the internet I ...
To be honest, if an immigration officer or department does not like you, they can make an application last as long as possible. I have discovered so many cases like this. However, as long as all your documents are in order, it will be issued within ... Read More
Motor Rent by Nashrty
Hi all, I want to rent motor bike in Jakarta only for one day, do you know any place can provide? Thanks in advance.
You can rent a motorbike in Bali for Rp50k per day and Bali is considered expensive. But since your original post is already 4 months old I assume you've already come and gone. Read More
Need a personal driver- Limited budget but need a safe one by Pritesh Shetty
Hello, I have recently shifted to Jakarta on work visa. I need a personal car driver for myself. Need the driver from South Jakarta. Budget around 2-3 Juta IDR per month but worried about the safety aspect as well since my family will also be ...
Unfortunately, in Indonesia people are often paid below the government regulated salaries. People need jobs and are often willing to accept lower salaries in order to have one. Read More
Suggestions required for good International schools near South Jakarta by Pritesh Shetty
Hello All, I have moved to Jakarta recently and soon my family would move to Jakarta and thus, need your help with suggestions for good International school for Expat kids. Need budget-friendly good curriculum and teaching schools. Please share ...
You should be aware that International schools are no longer allowed to be called International schools in Indonesia because the government of Indonesia decided that all International schools had to remove the word "international" from ... Read More
Festivals in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the main festivals in Indonesia? Are there art, food, music, film, or other festivals expats can attend and participate in? When do the festivals take place? How long does each festival usually last? What ...
So many festivals in Indonesia, big ones and small local ones. I encourage everyone to get out there and to celebrate. Surabaya has some brilliant festivals as does Malang. Read More
MMR vaccine by Fred
I seem to be having a few problems finding a hospital or clinic with any stocks of the MMR vaccine. I would prefer Bintaro or BSD but travel isn't that big a deal if anyone knows of anywhere closer.
Beware as Indonesia is known for selling fake vaccines which are then administered by doctors and clinics. Much safer to get your vaccinations overseas in Singapore or Malaysia. Read More
Need a personal driver- Limited budget but need a safe one by Pritesh Shetty
Hello, I have recently shifted to Jakarta on work visa. I need a personal car driver for myself. Need the driver from South Jakarta. Budget around 2-3 Juta IDR per month but worried about the safety aspect as well since my family will also be ...
Some of my friends living in Jakarta and Surabaya are paying a lot less than Rp3.5 million for their drivers. Read More
Festivals in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the main festivals in Indonesia? Are there art, food, music, film, or other festivals expats can attend and participate in? When do the festivals take place? How long does each festival usually last? What ...
Hi Zanzio, Many thanks for introducing the local jazz music from your area. Actually I like specific musicians and their music rather than jazz in general and I am very particular. The only Indonesian musician that I appreciate is one that I have ... Read More