
Desyana Tambunan
@tambunandesy
Indonesian citizen
Forum posts
69
Contacts
21
About me
Indonesian
Lives in Jakarta
Speaks English, Indonesia
Registration: 16 July 2009
Business setup in Indonesia by mszp2021
Hello I would like to seek the knowledge of setting up my own business in Indonesia.. I’m not in Indonesia presently but i want to know how doing business looks like and the process to go through Type of visa to apply for And when i check it ...
Hi How are you, nice to have your message. Regarding your question, firstly not possible for expat setting business in Indonesia. You should have sponsorship to live in Indonesia. By the way which provinces in Indonesia that you interested in? ... Read More
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry blessed Christmas too, n happy great holiday. God bless us 🎅 Read More
Seasons Greetings
Happy joyful Christmas too to you n all my dearest friends in this forum. God bless us Desy Read More
Indonesian cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Indonesia? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Indonesia and why not your best ...
Right some Bataknese enjoy eating dog meat. But, dog meat not something common to eat actually. Myself don't eat in fact as well as my family. Commonly Saksang cooked from pig and very rarely from dog meat. Usually dog meat you can find ... Read More
Prescription medication by billyc
I have a prescription for simvastatin for high cholesterol. It's almost run out. Any replacements or suggestions here in Ubud/Bali?
Hi Just share with you. I don't know what asthma medicine you after. My son has asthma n need phummicol n ventolin for routine nebulizer. I just go to Century n at first they will ask if I already know how to use it. As long I am sound ... Read More
Indonesian cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Indonesia? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Indonesia and why not your best ...
Hi! I am from ethnic Batak, North Sumatra although I was born n grow up in Jakarta. My favorite Batak dishes are Saksang, Arsik, Daun Singkong Tumbuk and Sambal Tuk tuk. Saksang is made from pig and the pig blood that cooked with special spicy ... Read More
Prescription medication by billyc
I have a prescription for simvastatin for high cholesterol. It's almost run out. Any replacements or suggestions here in Ubud/Bali?
Hi Billy Guarantee you will have no problem when buy either in Century or Guardian. I often buy for my Mom and no need prescription for this. In fact I suggest you buying in Century and become a member. Next shop then you will get 5% discount ... Read More
Prescription medication by billyc
I have a prescription for simvastatin for high cholesterol. It's almost run out. Any replacements or suggestions here in Ubud/Bali?
Hi Try to find in Century or Guardian Read More
I need travel help by tsprowls
Hello, I need to go to Indonesia for a year to immerse my self. But first I want to take a short term trip so I can better ready myself. It would be nice to have some one there who I could contact and get advice and help from. I was looking at ...
Hi Nice to know you plan to visit my country. There are many nice places to visit in Indonesia as my country has 6 big islands, which is Jawa, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Papua and Bali. I believe you know or heard Bali island already. In ... Read More
Amazing Indonesia.. by William2014
So far it's so amazing to be here in Indonesia..i have been to many places and i find them wonderful.
Hi Have you try to explore Raja Ampat in Papua? Try to visit the web first then I believe you will find another amazing places in Indonesia http://www.gorajaampat.com/ Read More
Bali Bank Situation by nimawongchusherpa
Dear All, Am looking to Open a USD bank account here in bali. I have a Kitas but am not sure which bank to go to. I need to have bank that does not have too high a cost of maintenance, gives me a debit card that allows internet transactions and also ...
Hi Another option you might try Mandiri Bank. Either BCA or Mandiri both of them are reputable and stable bank in Indonesia. I am using both for my account complete with internet access n mobile banking. These two banks are flexible and familiar ... Read More
anyone near Permata hijau Residency (PHR) by kapim
Hi Guys, I will be moving to Indonesia in a month, was there last week for a look and feel visit. I have shortlisted Kemang mansion and PHR for my stay. I will move with my family (wife and one year old son). Any recommendations between the above ...
Hi Luke I live not exactly in Permata Hijau but around or closed to Permata Hijau. It takes 5 minutes only for me to Permata. Yup living in Permata is convenience as you can find easy access either to Kebayoran, Senayan, Kebun Jeruk and/ or Pondok ... Read More
Favourite Indonesian Foods by MikeWallace77
Indonesia has a very diverse selection of foods with some of the most tasty and occasionally strange foods I have experienced in Asia (my personal favourite is Nasi Padang). Therefore please feel free to upload any food pictures and recommendations ...
Hi, have you try Gado-gado and Ketoprak? Nice mixed vegetables with peanut sauce, original dishes from Jakarta. Other recommended food you might try Rujak which like Gafo-gado or Ketoprak but instead of vegetables this is a mixed fruits with peanut ... Read More
Hello Everyone by yogssax
Hi one guest of mine coming from russia for four days would like you to help me with the interpretations. our office is south jakarta near cilandak mall. If it is ok with you kindly send me your contact details. Regards
Hi I am Desy. My qualification background was a Personal Assistant to expatriates, and my formal degree is in Business Administration completed in Melbourne. Presently I am a freelance or virtual assistant to expats whose having business in ... Read More
Looking for an Indonesian language study buddy by Analu Kalaka
Hello everyone! During the past several years I have studied Indonesian for a few months, quit for some time, only to go back to lesson one and start over again. I am very much interested in learning Indonesian but I am afraid that it is ...
Hi there Interested to read your comment especially your eager to learn many difference culture and languages. Myself in fact an Indonesian female but have same interest as you. I was also learned Japanese writing and speaking few years ago, but ... Read More
french food by caz007
Hello... somebody tell me where to find original french resto or cafe in jakarta ?.. merci,
Hi CazOO7 Try Le Bistro one of the oldest French restaurant in Indonesia, since 1976 and owned by Rima Melati, a famous Indonesian actress. The address: Jaya Building Jaya Pub Flr. 1st Jalan MH Thamrin Kav.1-2 Central Jakarta Cheers Desy Read More
How to close a Mandiri bank account ? by morgane2508
Hello, My one year work contract in Papua is ending, and I would like to know what are the formalities to close a Mandiri bank account. How long before departure should I start the process? Is it possible to close a Mandiri bank account in ...
Hi U can close your account from anywhere. Just came to Bank Mandiri and tell the Teller that you are going to close your account. Short cut way, just withdraw your money from ATM till limited amount left in your account. This small of money in ... Read More
hello
Hi Farris Hoping I can be your friend while your visiting Indonesia. By the way when you plan to visit and which part of Indonesia will be your destination? More than welcome to drop me an email in case you need more information before came to ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Indonesia by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Indonesia ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Indonesia ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
Hi Julien, All the above advise are correct! Basically as an expat you must have KITAS (permit for living). As far as I know now passport is no longer valid. The minimum deposit mostly bank is RP 500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Rupiah). Strongly ... Read More
texting to the USA by jjnyc13
Hello, I am currently in a long distance relation ship with an Indonesian woman that I met while we were working on an eco-farm in Ecuador. I am now back in NYC and she has just arrived back in Indonesia 3 weeks ago. ANYWAY, my question is: Since ...
What can I say but again I am agreed with mas fred. Only on my own experience for my mobile internet I am using Simpati card with monthly packet cost RP 100 thousand but when buying the pulse better to leave RP 25000 free just for in case. To me ... Read More
texting to the USA by jjnyc13
Hello, I am currently in a long distance relation ship with an Indonesian woman that I met while we were working on an eco-farm in Ecuador. I am now back in NYC and she has just arrived back in Indonesia 3 weeks ago. ANYWAY, my question is: Since ...
Right! Just use Yahoo Messaging then the problem is solve I think. Same with my problem when my sister travel to India so difficult to communicate with her. Finally we decided to use Yahoo Messaging (Yahoo chat). Good luck with u and hopes this ... Read More
Help on rental agreement by chris0223
Dear All, If is correct to say that so long the contract is with stamp duty that contract is legally binded? I'm renting a unit in an apartment and the contract will be drafted by the owner sign by himself, me and my colleague. Is it save this ...
Hi Chris Remember me Desy? Here is Jakarta is normal if the owner of property draft her/his own contract then the three of you signed it (owner, your colleague and yourself). Just make sure about what written in contract, be sure about what your ... Read More
kitesurf in Indonesia by Milodk
Hi everybody! I will maybe have the opportunity to go working in Jakarta as expatriate during the next year. My boyfriend and I are found of kitesurf, and I would like to know if you know some good spots in Indonesia, especially in Java. Do you ...
Hi Welcome to my lovely country. I am Desy and living in Jakarta. I believe you have heard a lot about Bali. Guarantee will enjoy this island. Honestly speaking no idea about kitesurf but in Bali you can find fantastic beach and spot. Not to ... Read More
Question about Indonesia? by dlinetackle
I know this may be a weird question. But how abundant are snakes in this country. I only ask, because I want to move abroad, currently located in US, but I am also deathly afraid of snakes... I don't like seeing them, being near them or even ...
Hi Apologize me but I think you do not know anything about my Indonesia. Indonesia is a big country with many province in Kalimantan island, Jawa insland, Sumatra, island and Irian Jaya. Each provience has many big cities and/or small cities. ... Read More
Visa
Hi Unfortunately you can't stay more than 4 months as this is the regulations. So you have no choice got to leave may to Singapore then came back with new visa permit. Read More
Hello Everyone
Hi Nice to hear that you plan to move to Indonesia. My suggestion try to apply to EF English First as English teacher. Wish you all the best. For detail you can open Expat.com site or just apply to: Please send your full CV, a recent ... Read More
What do you think live in Jakarta
Hi Ha..ha...I have no comment. I was born in Jakarta but somehow I prefer live in either Jogyakarta or Bali. To me that two city has a different atmosphere. Jakarta to me is only a hectic, crowded a hectic city. However, when left Jakarta for ... Read More
Travel Agent in Kuta Denpasar
Hi Please contact my sister who is living in Denpasar and running a travel agent and hotel. Her name Yenti just mentioned my name, Desy, by the way myself living in Jakarta. This is her contact number: 0818560264 or 081236175557 Good luck and ... Read More
BPKB-Strange faktur by Dr. MichaelBeer
I bought a new Toyota Innova G from PT Agung Automall, Gianyar, Bali, in January 2010. I paid cash Rp. 225,300.000. In every civilized country if you buy a new car, you get the ownership paper with the vehicle. Here in Indonesia the Buku Pemilik ...
Hi I have nothing to say but obviously something is going wrong. Here in Indonesia when you buy a vehicle then you will get STNK first then BPKB, the process depend on then agent but definitely not 5 months. Also about the difference of 75 ... Read More
Bali - Visa etc.... Please help! by David123
My wife and I would very much like to live in Bali. We do have an independent income but would also like to buy/start a business there. The problem (or at least one of them!) is the visa situation. Is moving/living there a feasable option? Your help ...
Hi David My advise it is much better if you came with tourist visa first which you can extend fourth times and do checking with the agent (try borborigmus advised). It is important to check with the agent can you foreigner have property in ... Read More
New arrival from California, by way of Singapore
Hi Lauren Nice to have u with us here. Well...I am not expat but I am having experiences living abroad and used to be expat Personal Assistant. So feel free to be contacted if you need help. By the way where about ur u living here? Read More
HELP !!! by Théo maxoruska
Hello I am a Frenchman and I am living in Paris. Soon, I finished my professional career. My wife and I plan to leave France to live in Malaysia or Thailand. We want to buy a comfortable house not in a city but the outskirts of a city to enjoy all ...
Hi Theo I am from Indonesia, just an advise for you. Would you like to try to move to Indonesia? Indonesia has many beautiful beach. The most famous in the world is Bali island, but there are more. Not only sea or beach we have but also ... Read More
Latin bars
Hi again Welcome to Jakarta. Not really sure but try Kemang area, there are plenty good bars there. If I am not wrong there is Latin bar there. Bye.. Read More
Options after first Tourist Visa by tnicholson
Greetings Everyone, I have a question about staying in Indonesia after the first tourist visa.Do I have to go to somewhere like Singapore and come back again or is there another way to stay for a couple of months or more.I'm Australian but ...
Hi Hope this is not too late giving my advise. I am agree you just go to the embassy then you extend your staying here without have to leave first. If I am not wrong the new regulation fee is around USD 300 and actually you can extend for couple ... Read More
New Member
Hi again Welcome to this great site. It is nice to have friend from around the world. By the way I am in Jakarta. Read More
Finding friends in the Internet is quite difficult...would you agree? by miahchat
Hello everybody. The Internet is a place where it is possible to reach people around the globe easily. We can get all the information we need in the Internet. However, finding friends in the Internet is quite difficult. Making friends face to face ...
Hi again What a nice to have your feedback. Definitely I would be happy be your new friend. If you like you could just contact me to my email address: tambunandesy@yahoo.com Thanks and waiting to hear about yourself and Brunei. Read More
How fast is internet in jakarta? by kamikazepilot
Hi guys, How fast is the fastest internet in jakarta (I'm talking about broadband), and how much does it cost every month? Can you provide me with the link of the service provider?
Try SMART HEBAT by Indosat as the provider. The first buy will cost you around RP900,000 (Nine Hundred Thousand Rupiah). But the first 3 months is free for unlimited use. You only need to buy the pulsa once a month RP 30,000 (Tiga Puluh Ribu ... Read More
Finding friends in the Internet is quite difficult...would you agree? by miahchat
Hello everybody. The Internet is a place where it is possible to reach people around the globe easily. We can get all the information we need in the Internet. However, finding friends in the Internet is quite difficult. Making friends face to face ...
Hi I am in Indonesia. Absolutely agree with your opinion that face a face friend much better even sometimes this is also not guarantee. Lately, very hard to find a trust and honest person in this world. In fact myself got few net friends from ... Read More
Interntional/Indian Schools
Hi I hope this is will be helpful for you but my advised just tell to your friend to enroll the kids in Gandhi Memorial school as they are Indian. The school start on July. However, before enroll their parents need to consider the traffic in ... Read More
Probably moving to Surabaya for a year to teach by Stepy67
Im an ESL teacher and Im currently talking with English First to teach in Surabaya (Yes, I know most of the things about English First and some of their schools...however I have heard that the Surabaya branch is great) One thing Im a little worried ...
Hi Nice to hear that you got an opportunity in Surabaya. Myself living in Jakarta but I have been there couple times. Surabaya is quiet busy city like Jakarta where traffic everywhere and also the heat unbelievable. Don't worry about the food. ... Read More
Selamat pagi !
Hi Pierre Well done, your bahasa Indonesia is PERFECT!! Since you sounds won't have problem with language so just come to Jakarta. The only thing you need to adopt only the heat and the traffic. If you plan to work in Jakarta then you need to ... Read More
Looking for an Indonesian language study buddy by Analu Kalaka
Hello everyone! During the past several years I have studied Indonesian for a few months, quit for some time, only to go back to lesson one and start over again. I am very much interested in learning Indonesian but I am afraid that it is ...
Hi Al I am Indonesian but like to make friends from all the worlds. If you like I would be happy to be your friend so I can practice my English. In fact I learn Japanese too but never practice so I don't think I remember. So if you welcome ... Read More
coming over i april by hollywood
Hi every body,we are so excited to be building a villa there in canggu,and move over by the end of the year,we will be retiring there and can not wait to explore the rest of the island.we live on the gold coast for now awaiting to sell our house.we ...
Hi Pete My name is Desy and living in Jakarta but graduated from Melbourne. It is nice to hear that you are going to live in Bali after retiring. Bali is a great and exotic place for living and believes me that your days would be exciting ... Read More
New In Jakarta by Guillaume83
Hi there, Just landed in JKT 1 week ago, looking forwarding to meeting some great people through this site ! All the best, Guillaume
Hi Guillaume Welcome to Jakarta. What bring you to this hectic city? Are you in vacation, study or having business here? In fact I am in Jakarta and is there anything I can help you out then just feel free to contact me. Regards Desy email: ... Read More
I need a friend!!
Hi friend I am not exactly the same situation with you but currently I am also looking for the opportunity back to work after quiet long time break. My advise only keep trying and tryig to built connection. By the way just for your info my name ... Read More