indostocks
Austrian expat in Indonesia
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So, You Want to Move to Bali? by Ubudian
Not surprisingly, that topic comes up on this forum with great frequency. For certain the idea of living on Bali has mucho appeal, especially for those who have been fortunate to visit this island of the Gods on vacation, and thus have been served ...
I guess nobody really wants to open a larger business in Bali. Digital nomads ok. Read More
Buying/Selling Gold and Silver in Colombia (Barranquilla and Medellin) by JRC410
OK, I know this might seem like a wierd post to many, but bear with me. I am looking to find out if there are places in Colombia, particularly in Barranquilla and Medellin, that someone could buy and sell gold and silver. Now, I am not talking ...
Don't see what the problem is here. LPdiver: In the United States, where you live, there are many opportunities to buy and sell Gold and other PM at almost the lowest possible spreads on Earth. If you mention your city and state, I will send ... Read More
The new business idea in Tbilisi by Anilchandani
Hi there, I'm planning to come Tbilisi, to get more information about new business idea's. Please can any one suggest what's required there and can be a good basic idea for a small business Thank you
Hey, if you are an experienced cook of Lebanese & other Middle Eastern cuisine, please come to Yogyakarta, Indonesia! There is a dearth of mid to high level dining opportunities offering Arab cuisine. Concerning Indian cuisine, there are a few ... Read More
New members of the Georgia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Georgia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello all My wife and I are also (potentially) looking for a change of scene from where we are staying in Indonesia to living in Georgia. I have a slight interest in Kutaisi, medium interest in living in a wine producing area or alternatively about ... Read More
Where to buy good cheese in Jakarta? by laurel94
Hi everyone, I'm new to Jakarta - have just celebrated the first month here. Currently dying for some good cheese (Cheddar, Gouda etc), but so far the selection available at local supermarkets has disappointed. Any suggestion? Thank you very ...
Rosalie cheese is also available at R&B shop in Yogyakarta. Availability of flavors and prices (per Kilo) vary. As stated by other posters Rosalie makes an honest product and can be compared to similar Chevre etc cheeses produced in France or ... Read More
Living in Damas by JazzMine
Salam ou aleykoum everyone, My fiancé and I have decided we want to spend our life together in Damas insha Allah. So I need all the help I can get to do that. I don't even know where to start. We are from Belgium, we will need accomodation and jobs ...
Syria is apparently getting back to normal. The beach in Latakia is safer than that of RImini and many other places in Europe. Who has recent information on the Damascus property market. Openness of local government towards property investment etc ... Read More
2017Real estate/ Need advices Caracas& Margarita Island by JonhH
Hello Bonjour (comment in english/en francais or spanish are ok) Seeking respecful & non-condescending advices/opinions/references. I am here to listen and learn. We would like to buy a condo in Caracas as a longterm investment (Chacao, Las ...
I think it is a great idea, John. On a visit to Caracas over a decade ago, I have learnt to appreciate the people of Venezuela. Their generosity of spirit means that the loss of this country to anarchy is doubly tragic. Am also looking at a point ... Read More
Buying/Selling Gold and Silver in Colombia (Barranquilla and Medellin) by JRC410
OK, I know this might seem like a wierd post to many, but bear with me. I am looking to find out if there are places in Colombia, particularly in Barranquilla and Medellin, that someone could buy and sell gold and silver. Now, I am not talking ...
Problem is finding a storage company that one can trust. Physical gold and silver is useful for situations where law and order break down, such as neighboring Venezuela. It is a means to obtain scarce services such as emergency doctor or dental ... Read More
Buying/Selling Gold and Silver in Colombia (Barranquilla and Medellin) by JRC410
OK, I know this might seem like a wierd post to many, but bear with me. I am looking to find out if there are places in Colombia, particularly in Barranquilla and Medellin, that someone could buy and sell gold and silver. Now, I am not talking ...
Hello all! Have been following recent developments on this thread. Things appear so much different in South America, outside Panama, where onsite members seem to have little idea on how to protect their assets long term by investing in PMs ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Indonesia by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Indonesia: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
The Malaysian policy interests me. Any idea whether if they would accept KITAP holders ie non-Malaysian residents as policy holders? If not I could contact them directly for a reply to this question. Read More
Insurance coverage in Indonesia by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Indonesia: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
A good discussion topic and very interesting information on this thread. I found expenses incl. all care and single VIP room (not VVIP!) here in Yogya in one of the "better" hospitals came at around Rp 12 million. Have not had to do this ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Indonesia by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Indonesia: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
Not yet 65 and in reasonably good health. Very grateful for comments from various people so far on this thread. If I could get medivac airlift and/or treatment in Mt Elizabeth or similar in Singapore or Thailand even Malaysia where I have had ... Read More
Large sum of money through immigration by Gadingling
I'm buying a car in Bali and I'm bringing cash from Australia , I will declare the money when I leave Australia and again when I enter Bali . What should I expect from customs in Bali ? I don't want to use my debit card as car company ...
Reminds me when I was here in 98-00 when interest rates were in the mid to high 20% range that you could get on any major bank term deposits...it would have been great if I had had the foresight to lock in at these rates. If I remember rightly, some ... Read More
Shop making Silver buddha design by Benten13004
Hi, Iam trying to make my own bracelet to sell it through internet. I am looking for some shop being able to make a specific buddha design in silver. I will go to Celuk because I've heard is the place to go for that kind of things but I just ...
Enjoy the wheeling and dealing in Bali! If you have the time then don't forget to go to the silversmithing village of Kota Gede - to the immediate southeast of Yogyakarta - for an alternate view on the creative process in designing silver and ... Read More
Shop making Silver buddha design by Benten13004
Hi, Iam trying to make my own bracelet to sell it through internet. I am looking for some shop being able to make a specific buddha design in silver. I will go to Celuk because I've heard is the place to go for that kind of things but I just ...
Jealous of someone who lives in what looks like a second rate curio shop in a third rate town - don't make me laugh! :lol: but at least you showed a little insight by agreeing with JCollins assertion about you. You doubled down by using ... Read More
Shop making Silver buddha design by Benten13004
Hi, Iam trying to make my own bracelet to sell it through internet. I am looking for some shop being able to make a specific buddha design in silver. I will go to Celuk because I've heard is the place to go for that kind of things but I just ...
What a cluttered dump you live in Roy! Is that really a dog-eared copy of "How to win friends and influence people" by Dale Carnegie on that varnished plywood table in your ruang tamu? What a funny guy :joking: :joking: Read More
Shop making Silver buddha design by Benten13004
Hi, Iam trying to make my own bracelet to sell it through internet. I am looking for some shop being able to make a specific buddha design in silver. I will go to Celuk because I've heard is the place to go for that kind of things but I just ...
Maybe you had too much "special'' Jamu on your recent birthday Roy :) BUT You really have a problem with your ego, mate. You should seek professional help. I mean it in a benevolent way so don't start getting all upset about ... Read More
Shop making Silver buddha design by Benten13004
Hi, Iam trying to make my own bracelet to sell it through internet. I am looking for some shop being able to make a specific buddha design in silver. I will go to Celuk because I've heard is the place to go for that kind of things but I just ...
By all means lets keep this topic as relevant to the original posting by Benten and not address the errors or inconsistencies addressed in your earlier reply 1. The link that you gave was to a PCGS catalog listing of Clad ie non-silver as well as ... Read More
Shop making Silver buddha design by Benten13004
Hi, Iam trying to make my own bracelet to sell it through internet. I am looking for some shop being able to make a specific buddha design in silver. I will go to Celuk because I've heard is the place to go for that kind of things but I just ...
Would concur with a lot of what you say here Roy, especially where you confirm what I have mentioned earlier in regards to purity of rounds. Also, what constitutes a modern commemorative coin (also issued at .999 purity) in your opinion? Kitco ... Read More
Shop making Silver buddha design by Benten13004
Hi, Iam trying to make my own bracelet to sell it through internet. I am looking for some shop being able to make a specific buddha design in silver. I will go to Celuk because I've heard is the place to go for that kind of things but I just ...
In order to find the correct source for .925 fine silver in coin form, it would be helpful to get some sources for the use of his type of purity otherwise known as sterling silver. Sterling SIlver definition If this also makes you think of the ... Read More
Buying an apartment in Jakarta by sammys
Hi guys. I'm an Indonesian but have lived in Sydney now for 20 years. I am looking into buying an investment property in Jakarta (maybe a two-bedroom apartment around Kuningan area) but I have no idea where to start. Does anyone know a good and ...
Hello Helmi Just clicked on to the website you linked to your previous message and I have quite a few questions. However, the subject line to this thread is ''Buying an apartment in Jakarta''. Suggest you open a new thread on this ... Read More
Buying an apartment in Jakarta by sammys
Hi guys. I'm an Indonesian but have lived in Sydney now for 20 years. I am looking into buying an investment property in Jakarta (maybe a two-bedroom apartment around Kuningan area) but I have no idea where to start. Does anyone know a good and ...
Hello Helmi Appreciate your response. I, along with many or most members blogging here, think it is better for the free flow of ideas that one can post anonymously. From time to time associations form and should this be necessary, contact details ... Read More
Medical care in Surabaya by bakso_tusuk
Hi all! I've been living in Jogja for 2,5 years already and unfortunately can't say much good about local hospitals. Doctors usually just listen to your own assumptions and prescribe some more or less random pills according to the idea ...
Have you ever thought of going to Malaysia for affordable but better medical care? I could recommend Penang in particular as a medical tourism destination. If money is no object than fly to Singapore or even Australia. I presume you don't ... Read More
Buying an apartment in Jakarta by sammys
Hi guys. I'm an Indonesian but have lived in Sydney now for 20 years. I am looking into buying an investment property in Jakarta (maybe a two-bedroom apartment around Kuningan area) but I have no idea where to start. Does anyone know a good and ...
Hello Helmi Thanks for your response and partial answers to my queries. Is there any planning authority in Kuta (Lombok) that could be relied upon to prevent overdevelopment and ensuing degradation of what is still an unspoiled and now relatively ... Read More
Buying an apartment in Jakarta by sammys
Hi guys. I'm an Indonesian but have lived in Sydney now for 20 years. I am looking into buying an investment property in Jakarta (maybe a two-bedroom apartment around Kuningan area) but I have no idea where to start. Does anyone know a good and ...
What type of title do you hold to this property, Helmi? Do you have sewerage, water, electricity, internet and other telecommunication access to your property arranged? How far from a major road? Public transportation access and what type? ... Read More
Buying/Selling Gold and Silver in Colombia (Barranquilla and Medellin) by JRC410
OK, I know this might seem like a wierd post to many, but bear with me. I am looking to find out if there are places in Colombia, particularly in Barranquilla and Medellin, that someone could buy and sell gold and silver. Now, I am not talking ...
Try inputting "Medellin numismatico" in google search. Your first hit should reveal one of the larger and more ethical Numismatists - coin and paper money dealers - in Colombia. Due to ubiquitous forgery of gold coins it may be necessary ... Read More
Malaysia Econonmy by mjamshed
Hi Guys Just curious about current malaysia economy. Currency is going down daily. Will things get stable??? Appreciate your feedback ... :thanks: Regards... have a great day
We are beginning to have a real discussion on this issue! Please (re)read my post sent yesterday. There are options on how to turn things for the better but it involves personal responsibility and not expecting ''others'' to do all ... Read More
Malaysia Econonmy by mjamshed
Hi Guys Just curious about current malaysia economy. Currency is going down daily. Will things get stable??? Appreciate your feedback ... :thanks: Regards... have a great day
There must be more so-called community organizing. Learn from how Barack Obama obtained power in the US. He is a representative of a racial group with around 20% of the population. Through strategic alliances he managed to overcome the majority ... Read More
Buying/Selling Gold and Silver in Colombia (Barranquilla and Medellin) by JRC410
OK, I know this might seem like a wierd post to many, but bear with me. I am looking to find out if there are places in Colombia, particularly in Barranquilla and Medellin, that someone could buy and sell gold and silver. Now, I am not talking ...
From visits to Colombia over a decade ago I remember a vibrant numismatic scene in Cali, Medellin and Bogota. Not as much going on in Cartagena at the time but still... Trade was much more person-to-person in PM and this because of general ... Read More
Malaysia Econonmy by mjamshed
Hi Guys Just curious about current malaysia economy. Currency is going down daily. Will things get stable??? Appreciate your feedback ... :thanks: Regards... have a great day
It may be dangerous to answer this question truthfully MJamshed - even on a blog like this. Those that have seriously thought through this question know where the problems lie in Malaysia. The fact that it may be dangerous to comment on it besides ... Read More
Indonesian, Malaysian language, Networking, Joint Ventures, by Ninosee
Hello, I am looking for people to chat with in Indonesian and Malaysian to practice, make friends, and also open up business opportunities....sudah saya bisa Berbicara sedikit bahasa, dan saya harus Latihan :) I have vast sales and marketing ...
Thanks for the considered reply, Ubudian. You have provided a well though out and interesting insight into what you perceive to be the 'Indonesian' character in as far as would one could consider the commonality of such disparate peoples ... Read More
Indonesian, Malaysian language, Networking, Joint Ventures, by Ninosee
Hello, I am looking for people to chat with in Indonesian and Malaysian to practice, make friends, and also open up business opportunities....sudah saya bisa Berbicara sedikit bahasa, dan saya harus Latihan :) I have vast sales and marketing ...
On a related note. For a long time, I have subscribed to Simon Black's musings. I wish to share the following with ALL the esteemed readership of Expat.com. The reason I wish to do so is that in these times of mass population migration, one ... Read More
Looking for a job at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. by George159
Hello, i'am looking for a job at Denpasar, Indonesia. My current proffesion job in the Netherlands is security guard receptionist at hotels all over the south of Holland. Before i was a security guard i work for about 20 years as a baker in small ...
Fundamentally, I of course agree with Fred's reply '' Most who dream of a jab on Bali have no hope, but some do. As for BRICS nations expats ~ They have a greater chance than most, especially the Chinese...... but they have to have the ... Read More
urgently need a maid by Bob De Don
Am a foreigner living in Jakarta Indonesia with my Indonesian wife . we urgently need a live in house maid . contact me if you are interested .
Well, I must be lucky then - I have a terrific one! Have employed her for over seven years part time as there really is not so much to do. But then again, I am not a Pasha and am able to relate to my Indonesian staff on a firm but understanding ... Read More
Looking for a job at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. by George159
Hello, i'am looking for a job at Denpasar, Indonesia. My current proffesion job in the Netherlands is security guard receptionist at hotels all over the south of Holland. Before i was a security guard i work for about 20 years as a baker in small ...
Dear Victor I wish you good luck with your endeavors to add value to this wonderful country. Please do not be discouraged by the comments that you have received thus far from some other members of this board. It is the case, in many instances, ... Read More
Anyone lived or visited Jember City in East Java? by safiullah123
I would like to ask if anyone had ever lived or visited Jember city in East Java. Would like to know any kind of information about city life in Jember and cost of living compare to other big indonesian cities.
This message may no longer apply since it is 4+ years old but may provide you with a lead in terms of people to contact: http://www.livinginindonesiaforum.org/showthread.php/10882-Anyone-have-experience-of-Imigrasi-in-Jember Otherwise, in my ... Read More
Anyone lived or visited Jember City in East Java? by safiullah123
I would like to ask if anyone had ever lived or visited Jember city in East Java. Would like to know any kind of information about city life in Jember and cost of living compare to other big indonesian cities.
Re: Bylaws I draw your attention to following articles; http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/archive/women-increasingly-pay-the-price-as-regional-bylaws-proliferate/ and an excerpt from UN's Women in Indonesia Factsheet: At the local level, ... Read More
Indonesia in bottom three Edcuation systems in the world by Mikewallace76
It is sad to see that Indonesia has again been rated in the bottom three education systems in the world along with Brazil and Mexico. Other Asian countries such as South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan rate near the top when Indonesia is ...
Second time that you have compared me to a Mickey Rourke character, Roy. :top: Inadvertently so, since a scene in this movie was set on "my" property in Yogya. Read More
Anyone lived or visited Jember City in East Java? by safiullah123
I would like to ask if anyone had ever lived or visited Jember city in East Java. Would like to know any kind of information about city life in Jember and cost of living compare to other big indonesian cities.
With a little sleuthing, it can generally be discovered that, in this country, bylaws regulating human behavior, generally ARE enforced. Especially in regards to those (regulations) promulgated by the 'intolerant' members of this ... Read More
Indonesia in bottom three Edcuation systems in the world by Mikewallace76
It is sad to see that Indonesia has again been rated in the bottom three education systems in the world along with Brazil and Mexico. Other Asian countries such as South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan rate near the top when Indonesia is ...
Haram is about getting pissed... see Quran 2:21, 4:43 & especially 5:90 not just hoisting one or a few. Helps us middle Javanites cope with the verbal diarrhea, floating in on the bandwidth, from the greater Jakarta regions as well as Isle ... Read More
Anyone lived or visited Jember City in East Java? by safiullah123
I would like to ask if anyone had ever lived or visited Jember city in East Java. Would like to know any kind of information about city life in Jember and cost of living compare to other big indonesian cities.
"Symbolic" hmm? Not for those poor students,.. "Appeasement". Sure, maybe not as bad as Europe's and America's increasing submission to the concept or reality of Eurabia but still an ever increasing imposition and toll ... Read More
Anyone lived or visited Jember City in East Java? by safiullah123
I would like to ask if anyone had ever lived or visited Jember city in East Java. Would like to know any kind of information about city life in Jember and cost of living compare to other big indonesian cities.
You may read this before relocating to Jember: http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/e-java-lawmakers-want-ban-girls-graduating-school-virgins/ Read More
Indonesia in bottom three Edcuation systems in the world by Mikewallace76
It is sad to see that Indonesia has again been rated in the bottom three education systems in the world along with Brazil and Mexico. Other Asian countries such as South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan rate near the top when Indonesia is ...
Are the educational results "normed" after taking into account for female high students unable to complete their schooling due to failing the virginity ... Read More
Body of murdered Robert Kelvin Ellis found in Bali rice field by happyhour
http://www.news.com.au/world/asia/body-of-murdered-robert-kelvin-in Bali The wife has confessed to ordering a hit on her husband as one of his alleged killers was arrested. Another murder case on Bali, reminds me when they found the American lady ...
Australian journalists and their employers believe that information on probable contract killings of their citizens is in the public interest. If the respective news agencies had a collective axe to grind then they would compare tourist murder ... Read More
Newbie early retirees moving to Penang - seeking contacts by rodimy
Greetings to everyone My Canadian wife and I are moving to Penang in the spring and wanted to introduce ourselves to the community. We currently live in a suburb of San Francisco, USA. Exactly one year ago I was laid off and we decided to try early ...
Dear Rob & Diane Good luck with your endeavors in moving to Penang with your wife. From your post I take it that you don't have children. This is something that could have a major influence on where you ultimately decide to live. My wife ... Read More
Body of murdered Robert Kelvin Ellis found in Bali rice field by happyhour
http://www.news.com.au/world/asia/body-of-murdered-robert-kelvin-in Bali The wife has confessed to ordering a hit on her husband as one of his alleged killers was arrested. Another murder case on Bali, reminds me when they found the American lady ...
(sarc. on) of course one should take on board as iron-clad truth every utterance by a self-proclaimed Bali expert living an "Eat, Pray, Love" existence in the other major tourist spot in Bali - the realm of the multicultural, the abode of ... Read More
Body of murdered Robert Kelvin Ellis found in Bali rice field by happyhour
http://www.news.com.au/world/asia/body-of-murdered-robert-kelvin-in Bali The wife has confessed to ordering a hit on her husband as one of his alleged killers was arrested. Another murder case on Bali, reminds me when they found the American lady ...
Sourmangoa, I believe your statements do not accurately portray the state of affairs in Indonesia. It is true that there is a certain - self-serving for the most part - type of xenophobia prevailing within Indonesia at the official level. Many ... Read More
Body of murdered Robert Kelvin Ellis found in Bali rice field by happyhour
http://www.news.com.au/world/asia/body-of-murdered-robert-kelvin-in Bali The wife has confessed to ordering a hit on her husband as one of his alleged killers was arrested. Another murder case on Bali, reminds me when they found the American lady ...
I could put back my pearls of wisdom if you like. By the way, you don't want to stuff me in a suitcase too, do you? Read More
Body of murdered Robert Kelvin Ellis found in Bali rice field by happyhour
http://www.news.com.au/world/asia/body-of-murdered-robert-kelvin-in Bali The wife has confessed to ordering a hit on her husband as one of his alleged killers was arrested. Another murder case on Bali, reminds me when they found the American lady ...
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welcome mr president joko widodo by Bidara sary
congratulation to our new mr president We put great hope on you Let today event mark the changes to a better future to our beloved country.. Cheers
And being equally magnanimous, I thank you for your comments! :D Read More
welcome mr president joko widodo by Bidara sary
congratulation to our new mr president We put great hope on you Let today event mark the changes to a better future to our beloved country.. Cheers
Mr Jokowi, please stay true to your original principles. Balance the need for political expediency against socioeconomic reform. Remember the fate of Indonesia's last reformist president - Gus Dur - and take practical measures to neutralize ... Read More
Are there any honest charities operating in Indonesia especially Bali? by indostocks
:/ We have all come across these well meaning types on TV, in mail-outs, blogs or in real life soliciting our time or money for this or that well-meaning cause. Now, in many 3rd world countries -as is well documented but i am to lazy to find the ...
It is a week or so since I put up this new subject and I have already had three replies. Ubudian, Thanks for the first comment. I think an interest in charities or social work/engagement shouldn't be limited to those living in the respective ... Read More
Are there any honest charities operating in Indonesia especially Bali?
:/ We have all come across these well meaning types on TV, in mail-outs, blogs or in real life soliciting our time or money for this or that well-meaning cause. Now, in many 3rd world countries -as is well documented but i am to lazy to find the ... Read More
making a good friends from Australia
Hello. I have formerly lived in Sydney, Australia. You can send me a PM. Regards! Read More
Daily Motivation Words by Bella_Shu
Share Daily motivation word! U also can share Urs. Because the joy that You give to others is the joy that comes back to You...
"O Musadif! It is easier to fight with a sword than to earn the livelihood lawfully." Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
Thanks for the reply. I live in an (immediate) area with a more transient population, read students, as well as long term locals plus a religious mix into the bargain. This results in everyone treading lightly avoiding sensitive toes. Am happy to ... Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
You see, I've always been a Yankees fan! Damn! One out of 2 choices and I get it wrong! :nothappy: Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
Luke Reg: However more should and could be done in educating people about waste and litter. But not as much with recycling as that is very well sorted through the scavengers. Does this mean that the scavengers don't go through your garbage, ... Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
And Roy, a little more cordiality to all of us, please. It is not like that I am standing in front of you barracking for the Philadelphia Phillies at Shea Stadium, is it? Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
Roy, due to a variety of reasons, many of us here post anonymously. You have a link to a website where you mention your first name. Without being certain, I presume your sons have not given their permission to have their names mentioned in a public ... Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
Not online, but I called for you, and yes, your name is prominent there. Special note was also given to your past, as well as present avatar by the way. Care to elaborate :/ Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
Re: Indostocks, frankly I'm surprised that you still have posting privileges here. You aren't a professor of feminist studies at UC Santa Barbara are you Roy? I mean we do have the right to comment on issue such as the state of the ... Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
Oh, and by the way, is it possible to access audited reports for the Aura Sukma Insani Foundation online? Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
Rattle the cage and he shall come.... :lol: Do NOT use Fleet enema if: you are allergic to any ingredient in Fleet enema you have appendicitis or a blockage in your intestines you are bedridden Roy, are you confined? You seem to be ... Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
Good comments Mas Fred! And very diplomatic, I might add, due to your rejoinder "It may be untrue in places I have yet to visit, I'll let you know if I find such a place." Maybe this is enough to deflect vituperative outbursts from ... Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
I see two of our esteemed recent contributors to this thread have had the dubious pleasure of making the literary acquaintance of our resident curmudgeon; Roy from the Hills! Please allow me to summarize, what I regard as, the subliminal message ... Read More
Construction work in Bali by Spudmaher
Hi I'm very interested in working and moving my family to Bali. I'm a qualified carpenter, I run a business here in melbourne and I also have supervisor/manager experience can anyone help me with finding work or contacts. Cheers matt
Good luck with your venture! Read More
Construction work in Bali by Spudmaher
Hi I'm very interested in working and moving my family to Bali. I'm a qualified carpenter, I run a business here in melbourne and I also have supervisor/manager experience can anyone help me with finding work or contacts. Cheers matt
Just make sure you get receipts for all the sponsorship you do and make sure that you have an agreement in writing for what your sponsorship is used for. Better safe than sorry! Read More
Looking for a job at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. by George159
Hello, i'am looking for a job at Denpasar, Indonesia. My current proffesion job in the Netherlands is security guard receptionist at hotels all over the south of Holland. Before i was a security guard i work for about 20 years as a baker in small ...
Were you guys part of the building consortium? Ok, for those without rose-coloured blinkers: Willem Loots, a long-time Bali resident and semi-retired professional in Indonesian tourism, had the occasion to travel through Balis ... Read More
Australian owning Property in Bali by MATT_BALI
Hi all back from Bali after 14 short days and cant wait to go back. I know we might have had this conversation here before, but I am going to ask again. I want to buy a Villa in Bali and being Australian and not married to a local how can I do it. ...
Malaysia and Bali and to a lesser extent Thailand have non-xenophobic governments comprising officials that recognize the value that retirees bring to the country. For most of Malaysia under My Second Home program the threshold lies with RM ... Read More
Looking for a job at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. by George159
Hello, i'am looking for a job at Denpasar, Indonesia. My current proffesion job in the Netherlands is security guard receptionist at hotels all over the south of Holland. Before i was a security guard i work for about 20 years as a baker in small ...
I'd be surprised if you ever disagreed with U'ian, Luke! Did you even read my sources? [Moderated: inappropriate comment] Read More
Looking for a job at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. by George159
Hello, i'am looking for a job at Denpasar, Indonesia. My current proffesion job in the Netherlands is security guard receptionist at hotels all over the south of Holland. Before i was a security guard i work for about 20 years as a baker in small ...
Interesting answer, Ubudian. Am sure that quantity does not always explain especially when you reference Australian arrivals to Bali. Also large numbers of the Queensland' white shoe brigade call south Bali home. Pretty much hoped that my "history ... Read More
Looking for a job at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. by George159
Hello, i'am looking for a job at Denpasar, Indonesia. My current proffesion job in the Netherlands is security guard receptionist at hotels all over the south of Holland. Before i was a security guard i work for about 20 years as a baker in small ...
Thanks for the comment, Ubudian. Actually, the northern part of Bali was already under full control of Dutch forces by the 1850s and the South was 'pacified' for Dutch control by the two campaigns in 1906 & 1908. The Dutch appeared to have ... Read More
Internship by happyhour
Few days back I had some discussions with friends about possibilities of doing internship here for a few months. What is your knowledge about it, can foreigners do that ?? If so, what kind of visa would be the right one to apply?? My ...
Not sure I do either...(ainsi de suite) Read More
opening a business and living in bali.. possible? by woj
hello! we are a norwegian couple currently living in oslo... now we are about to relocate, and looking into the possibility of living in indonesia (bali). we want to open up a small business at the beach with a few bungalows, a yogahall and a small ...
I think this is one of the best replies I have read to a newbie query. Thanks and congratulation, dyongbali! :thanks: Read More
Looking for a job at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. by George159
Hello, i'am looking for a job at Denpasar, Indonesia. My current proffesion job in the Netherlands is security guard receptionist at hotels all over the south of Holland. Before i was a security guard i work for about 20 years as a baker in small ...
Hello Priscilla Thanks for your timely intervention! OK, to be on topic. I suggested to George that he could check out one of the alternate expatriate websites with a focus on their Dutch members. It may be surprising to know how much the old ... Read More
Looking for a job at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. by George159
Hello, i'am looking for a job at Denpasar, Indonesia. My current proffesion job in the Netherlands is security guard receptionist at hotels all over the south of Holland. Before i was a security guard i work for about 20 years as a baker in small ...
The local INS must really be scraping the bottom of the barrel... Local INS = immigration and naturalisation department Denpasar or whatever they are called... Read More
Looking for a job at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. by George159
Hello, i'am looking for a job at Denpasar, Indonesia. My current proffesion job in the Netherlands is security guard receptionist at hotels all over the south of Holland. Before i was a security guard i work for about 20 years as a baker in small ...
what does "advises" mean, happyhic? Read More
Looking for a job at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. by George159
Hello, i'am looking for a job at Denpasar, Indonesia. My current proffesion job in the Netherlands is security guard receptionist at hotels all over the south of Holland. Before i was a security guard i work for about 20 years as a baker in small ...
Bali's Governor told those attending his monthly open-house town meeting he wants to see every worker in the tourism sector to earn a minimum Rp. 10 million ( US$870) per month. Adding: In principle, I want to see workers in Bali prosper. Don't let ... Read More
Internship by happyhour
Few days back I had some discussions with friends about possibilities of doing internship here for a few months. What is your knowledge about it, can foreigners do that ?? If so, what kind of visa would be the right one to apply?? My ...
Ubudian and happyhour, you really get your knickers in a twist concerning Avatars. You really must be leading interesting lives... :par: Read More
Looking for a job at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. by George159
Hello, i'am looking for a job at Denpasar, Indonesia. My current proffesion job in the Netherlands is security guard receptionist at hotels all over the south of Holland. Before i was a security guard i work for about 20 years as a baker in small ...
Hello George Just click on http://indonesiepagina.nl/ and take it from there. Many members living and occupying their time (euphemism alert!) all over Indonesia. Read More
Internship by happyhour
Few days back I had some discussions with friends about possibilities of doing internship here for a few months. What is your knowledge about it, can foreigners do that ?? If so, what kind of visa would be the right one to apply?? My ...
Replies to date: As for Human Resource managers jumping at the chance to hire a hard working German, this depends a great deal on where in Indonesia you are planing on living and working.(Ubudian) ... Somewhere, I heard that there was a "hard ... Read More
What do you think of Medan? by asiahouse
Hello! I am working on a project about expat life in Medan - what it's like to live there, what the best food/attractions/bars are, that sort of thing - and would love to get in touch with some current expats who would be willing to take part in a ...
Re: International Airport Medan It brought attention on the development to the expressway linking the airport to Medan city... Read More
I am looking for a job in Jakarta by Mass Yan
I heard that this forum may helps to spread information for looking for a job, so I registered and make a post here. I am actually urgently looking for a job in Jakarta, because my wife is Indonesian, and since our baby borned in March, I get really ...
Good luck to you Mass Yann If you have expertise in Customer Service you are especially welcome in Yogyakarta Read More
Looking for a job at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. by George159
Hello, i'am looking for a job at Denpasar, Indonesia. My current proffesion job in the Netherlands is security guard receptionist at hotels all over the south of Holland. Before i was a security guard i work for about 20 years as a baker in small ...
George159, have your wife start a holding company under her name with a major investment in Hotel Management training. Then she can hire out your services as part of a traineeship program. As you are Dutch, you should check in with the other Dutch ... Read More
What do you think of Medan? by asiahouse
Hello! I am working on a project about expat life in Medan - what it's like to live there, what the best food/attractions/bars are, that sort of thing - and would love to get in touch with some current expats who would be willing to take part in a ...
Unfortunately, similar to many parts of Indonesia. Hopefully ASEAN 2015 will bring some change. Read More
Internship by happyhour
Few days back I had some discussions with friends about possibilities of doing internship here for a few months. What is your knowledge about it, can foreigners do that ?? If so, what kind of visa would be the right one to apply?? My ...
Hello Happyhour Welcome to this site. You will find that more enlightened Western HR managers will jump at the chance to employ someone from a region where work skills and ethical behavior are endemic. Please tell us how you are getting along. :) Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
Most of Indonesia was graced with spectacular natural beauty - unfortunately there is little to no local interest in maintaining this beauty. So much has been destroyed since my first visit to this wonderful country in 1982. Material wealth has ... Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
That's right. No more criticism of the cesspit that is Kuta/Legian! Read More
Does corruption still exist in Indonesia? by MikeWallace77
We have all watched the news and seen that Indonesia is trying to clean up the corruption that has plagued this country for decades. What with the Governor of Tangerang and Mayor of BSD and their families having a monopoly on government tenders, and ...
Terrific news re: implementation of new policies by Bandung government. This means we have ok to good governance in Solo, Surabaya, Bandung and Jakarta. Now all we need is for more provincial governments to follow suit. Note that all these places ... Read More
Careless about Environment and The Nature are sad things in Indonesia by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i am an Indonesian who just moved to Belgium. Last week i accompanied my father in law to a recycling landfills. He explained me one by one about where we have to put the garbage with different material, like where is the plastic, or ...
Thanks for your comments Enny Frans concerning the habit of throwing garbage in some parts of Indonesia. As in Maluku, northern Sulawesi residents also take pride in the area immediately surrounding their residences. Also in the 'kampungs' that ... Read More
Request for invitation latter for indonesian visa by msq2220
Dear All any one helpe me for sending for invitation letter for indonesian visit visa.
Why would anyone help you? Read More
So, You Want to Move to Bali? by Ubudian
Not surprisingly, that topic comes up on this forum with great frequency. For certain the idea of living on Bali has mucho appeal, especially for those who have been fortunate to visit this island of the Gods on vacation, and thus have been served ...
Sure that is one thing that a lot of Bali politicians, civil servants and pubic service providers share with their fellow parasite NGO-types and liberal progressives: Don't bite that hand that feeds you. By the way, I don't have to live on the moon ... Read More
Looking to get job in Indonesia by Aman123
Hello everyone, i am trying to get job in Indonesia. How hard is to get job?
I think lukereg has provided the most valuable advice so far! Read More
So, You Want to Move to Bali? by Ubudian
Not surprisingly, that topic comes up on this forum with great frequency. For certain the idea of living on Bali has mucho appeal, especially for those who have been fortunate to visit this island of the Gods on vacation, and thus have been served ...
Plus points of living in Bali is the vibrant expatriate scene as well as Indonesians willing to sample a better lifestyle. This attracts better service providers than in most other places/areas of Indonesia. However, the negatives are increased ... Read More