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MESSAGES ARTS & CULTURE FASHION 02 Editor’s Note 16 Championing Cultural 32 Didiet Maulana 04 Perspektif Seorang Arsitek heritage for Future Growth transforming Traditional Fabrics COVER STORY OPINION 06 Youths Ambassadors for 18 Semakin Banyak Wanita TRAVEL Indonesian Arts & Culture Indonesia Menduduki 32 It’s the Marine Life for Me! Posisi Strategis FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURE 09 Konferensi Mahasiswa EVENTS 36 Shopping for ‘Solid’ Indonesia Global Pertama 20 Indonesian events in natural Furniture di Singapura Singapore • Gaya 2013 Kronologi EDUCATION PERSONALITY • InSight 2013 UNDO 40 Learning English in 10 Chris John: The Man Who • Perayaan Natal Bersama Singapore is Already KING di Singapura • Arts Connection: Little 12 Della Lee: Walking EXPAT TIPS together Hand in Hand by Little • Chingay 2013 40 Flying to Jakarta 45 Garuda Special Deals LIFE 46 Car Rental Tips 10 The Power of Care OPENING DOORS 24 Empowering Indonesian 11 Indonesian Journey for FOOD & BEVERAGE Inter-Faith Dialogue Women Small Business Owners 47 Beyond Indonesian Food: 25 Maid Directory serenity Spanish Tapas 48 Food Review: Kintamani 49 Recipe: Nasi Timbel 34 BEAUTY Komplit 28 Skin Care Combos 50 The Sweet Smell of Success latest in Braces DIRECTORY HEALTH 47 Essential & Embassy 29 Making Healthy Smoothies telephone Directory 30 Heart Care What You should Know FEEDBACK 52 From Singapore with Love

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A World of Infinite Possibilities Editorial Team

PUBLISHER Sun Media Pte Ltd ne of the best definitions of youth I have come across EMBASSY EDITORIAL BOARD is ‘it is a state of infinite Simon D.I. Soekarno Prairie Maharwati possibilities.’ That is the feeling you get reading about EDITOR-IN-CHIEF some of the milestones achieved Nomita Dhar Oby Indonesian students in Singapore. Away from their books and classrooms, they EDITOR Syed Jaafar Alkaff have taken on the mantel of being ‘ambassadors’ Sushmita Bhowmick of Indonesian art and culture. Be sure to be at the Indonesia Arts Festival (IAF) 2013 musical that tells of Indonesia’s history; cREATIVE DESIGN it will be staged in June at Singapore’s premier arts performance venue – the Leroy Ford

Esplanade! There are many other programmes related to the IAF that you SUB-EDITOR should watch out for (see page 8 for more details). They showed they have Neha Lad the talent and passion to have the Indonesian flag flying high. Some very outstanding people have contributed to this issue to create the CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER ‘new look’ of IndoConnect magazine. The Sun Media team conceptualised the Valerius Reza Boenawan

front cover; photographer, Laxmi Kaul, brought the photo to life and magazine ADVERTISING & MARKETING designer Leroy Ford bathed the magazine in a splash of vibrant colours and Valerius Reza Boenawan gave it a unique identity, the look and feel of youth! We promise you one Isaac Choo thing, never to change the essence of IndoConnect – it will always remain a PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONS magazine especially for Indonesians living and visiting in Singapore. Indonesia Embassy in Singapore Finally, we did not let International Women’s Muhamad Alamsyah Day 2013 in March pass by without saluting the Michael Ozaki On the Cover achievements of Indonesian Women particularly in the corporate world. According to a study done PRINTING KWF Printing Pte Ltd in Singapore, women in Indonesian boardrooms outnumber that of any country in Asia! It is gratifying to know the contributions of the fairer sex as mothers and wives also extend to the corporate world. Congratulations to all our women readers as MICA (P)188/04/2012 © Copyright 2013 by Sun Media Pte Ltd. All Photograper we hope this will encourage them to do more, to material in this publication is strictly copyrighted Laxmi Kaul improve themselves and realise their full potential. and all rights reserved. No part of this publication background may be reproduced in whole or in part without Photography prior written permission of the copyright holder. by bhmpics.com All facts are correct at the time of publication. Gaya 2013 actors: While every effort has been made to ensure the Seria and Khoa information that appear in this publication is Hairstyling Nomita Dhar correct at the time of production, changes do by Carina Editor-in-chief occur and Sun Media Pte Ltd shall not be liable for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies that occur.

Contributors A publication of

Laxmi Muhamad Valerius Kaul Alamsyah R Boenawan When Laxmi, who He is with the Among the many shot this issue’s Republic of things he does front cover, presses Indonesia Embassy for IndoConnect, 20 Kramat Lane the shutter, “I in Singapore’s this versatile #01-02 United House am working at Information, Indonesian finding my form Social and Culture photographer, Singapore 228773 of expression. Photography to me section and the embassy’s official designer and creative project is not just a passion, its a way of photographer. He also teaches manager brings valuable insights Tel: (65) 6735 2972 / 1907, 2986 life. I breathe it in every breath!” photography at the Sekolah on current Indonesian perceptions, Fax: (65) 6735 3114 As beautiful behind the lens as the Indonesia Singapura and is thinking and sensibilities as well as E-mail: [email protected] subjects she shoots, her first passion responsible for many of the photos his youthful energy. We also have Web: www.sunmediaonline.com will always be shooting moments in in IndoConnect related to events him to thank for the Indonesian faces, through eyes and expressions. and functions of the Embassy. translations in the magazine.

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An Architect’s Perspective

cities such as Makassar, Solo, Semarang or in its role as a facilitator, there is more Setyadi Yogyakarta. As part of IBC missions I have potential. In addition to Singapore, there been to these cities where the domestic are now regular meetings in IBC centres Ongkowidjaja market is very strong and encouraging.” in Bandung and Jakarta. Setyadi revealed, Setyadi as the current Chairman of “We hope to add two to three centres every anding in Singapore with just IBC plays the vital role of connecting year and within the next 10 years our a suitcase in hand may not be businessmen from Singapore, Asia and target is to have IBC represented in all 33 the ideal of beginnings, but elsewhere to potential Indonesian partners. provinces in Indonesia.” L this is exactly how Setyadi IBC has remained relevant all these years IBCs strategy to “expose people to Ongkowidjaja came to Singapore 25 years and he informs, “We are celebrating Indonesia’s culture and engage them ago! Completing his architectural studies our 13th anniversary in Bandung on 18 through regular cultural exchanges in the UK, he came here to practice his May 2013 with our Guest of Honour and and performances,” has worked well for profession and along the way established Patron, HE Mr Andri Hadi, the Indonesian generating more business. This process has one of the most enduring organisations been going on for some years; performers promoting business in Indonesia – the There are now from Sumatra and Sulawesi have come Indonesian Business Centre (IBC) in to Singapore and we brought members Singapore. regular meetings and potential investors from Singapore While his architecture firm has to places like Bali, Yogykarta, Solo and undertaken projects in Singapore, in IBC centres Bandung. “Once we even brought in 200 Malaysian, Indonesia and China, his angklungs from Indonesia for distribution preference had always been to keep himself in Bandung and here!” Living in Singapore, according to busy in the South-east Asian region.. He him is, “enjoyable secure and safe, in spite opines, “I believe South-east Asia will Jakarta of higher costs.” “Singapore welcomes you, continue to ‘boom’ in the next few years. if you can perform and contribute to the I believe this will, indeed, be the Asian Ambassador in Singapore. We also have an country.” Observing the Singapore market, Century.” Indonesian MP on our Board.” he is concerned about higher levies due to In fact, he strongly feels, “Indonesians IBC has two or three regular monthly labour shortages and advises businessmen living overseas should always be in touch programmes. They consist of social events coming into Singapore to carefully study with Indonesia especially now as the for networking, business talks, members’ and survey the business venture. Indonesian economy is doing well with lunch and CEO forums. Members and Setyadi, however, is steadfast in his inflation under control and the country’s guests include Indonesians, Singaporeans ambition. “My hopes and aspirations are six per cent growth in GDP better than and expatriates. Recently the IBC Calling to further synergise businesses between many other regional economies. Business Cards were introduced for members, our two countries. Singapore has the opportunities abound in Indonesia and which allow free calls to Indonesia for management capabilities and funding and Indonesians abroad should connect with 500 minutes and low rate calls (10 cents a Indonesia has the resources and manpower; indigenous Indonesians in various big cities minute). In addition there are tie-ups with if you marry them there will be increased - Bandung, Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan or hotels for discounted rates. prosperity on both sides,” said the master Denpasar and work outwards to secondary While IBC in Singapore has done well matchmaker.

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ExPLOrE WhAt if

recent UWCSEA graduate Sophie experiences a high-powered IB education

…ACAdEmICS LEfT STUdENTS ENErGIzEd? Would their passion for intellectual pursuits be charged for doesn’t stop there. Next year, she will begin studying life? That’s the aim of the UWCSEA learning programme. international relations at London School of Economics. Just ask Sophie, Class of 2012. At UWCSEA, Sophie Imagine the potential after that. was encouraged to learn, share and challenge ideas by What if your child joins UWCSEA? enthusiastic teachers in a culturally diverse environment. Visit www.uwcsea.edu.sg to find out more. Now on her gap year, Sophie is working with a UWCSEA Global Concern project in India. Of course, her energy

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1 Youth Ambassadors for Indonesian Arts & Culture

1: Gaya These are large and elaborate productions that take three Indonesian students here are 2013 mixed to six months to prepare and train the students. Take the case traditional and active in presenting musical contemporary of Singapore Management University Komunitas Indonesia music and dance (SMUKI) which always organise an annual flagship cultural genres productions of a high standard. event since it was founded in 2006 called GAYA (which means Gelar Budaya) that showcases Indonesian arts and A major highlight is the culture. About 70 SMUKI students took part in Gaya 2013 Indonesia Arts Festival 2013 with 30 performers and 40 people supporting backstage. The production costs about $30,000 to stage with expenses musical at the Esplanade in June defrayed by corporate sponsorship, ticket sales and assistance from the Indonesia Embassy in Singapore and SMU. According to Oka Putra Sutedjo, the producer of this here are about 24,000 Indonesian year’s production titled GAYA 2013: Kronologi, “The shows youths studying in Singapore. Many of are usually based on Indonesian stories such as Gaja Mada, the tertiary students joined Indonesian Bawang Putih, Bawang Merah, and Malin Kunda. Then we student clubs to network with one mix it up with Indonesia cultural elements like the music and another and participate in activities. dance art forms to present to the people in Singapore.” For example, at Singapore Institute Oka, 22, and a final year Economics SMU student said that of Management (SIM) the largest of what drives the students was their sense of pride and the such groups is InSIM which has almost opportunity to show off their performing talents outside of T2,000 members. Singapore Management University (SMU) their classrooms. “Out on stage you get a chance to express has SMUKI (SMU Kommunitas Indonesia) and National yourself in public where more people can see you.” University of Singapore (NUS) too, has its own Indonesian This year, something new was the participation of other Students Association. SMU students, for example, from Vietnam who worked the All of them also have another thing in common they wayang puppets and some Singaporean students helping out actively promote the sense of bonding and nationalism by in the dance troupe. IndoConnect talked to two Indonesian staging annual productions that feature Indonesian arts and students who graced the stage on opening day 3rd February culture for the public. For example, the NUANSA series of 2013 and asked about their participation in the show. productions was started by NUS five years ago. The last one in October 2012 was an original musical titled Canting that touched on matriarchal and aristocratic themes facing the owner of a What drives the students - batik factory. While it is based on celebrated Indonesian writer, sense of pride and opportunity Arswendo Atmowiloto’s bestseller, the students wrote the script and created the dance choreography and music. to show off their talents

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The level of commitment shown by everyone is quite high 2: (Left & bottom left): said Edric Subur, 20, Head of the Kronologi Dance group. He Students from impression spoke about their experience performing. pointed out, “We even have dancers who have injuries from SMUKi were bold Antonius Michael, 19, from Merkassi, came to SIM last in presenting falls during practice as the dance items are really energetic. traditional August and was thrilled to come here to study as SIM is well But they were all committed coming sometimes three times Javanese dances known in Jakarta as one of the leading private universities in with hip-hop a week for practices.” Edric, was already interested in arts that has Saman Singapore. He joined InSIM’s music chapter called SINBA comes before he arrived at SMU to study Information overtones! as he was a Beat Box enthusiast and straightaway signed (Right): The Systems one and half years ago from Medan. He is now producer, Oka: for this year’s InSIGHT auditions. He wanted to find new SMUKI’s Vice-President and he said, “I always go for any Performers driven friends and experiences and received training in acting. by sense of pride opportunities where I can go on stage and perform for an and chance to Rehearsals began in earnest just three months before the audience – I like first to act, dance and sing in that order!” show their talents show started and time management was crucial to juggle

Maria Natasha joined SMU last year and the 20-year 3: (Above): studies and show commitments. He remembered, “It was economics undergraduate auditioned last August and was InSIM members, quite intensive with rehearsals taking place almost every Micheal and given a singing-cum-dancing role. While the singing was Olivia, heard how day. We are proud to have pulled it off well even with the not a problem, she said “This is the first time I danced on successful the short time given. We are Indonesians in a foreign country InSIGHT series stage! There were some contemporary dance items and has been in the and representing our community. Plus we performed not just there were many moves we had to learn. Why we do it is past and were for our fellow students and Singaporeans as there were also glad they were because of the sense of community in SMUKI. We all share a able to join the many other expatriates in the audience.” common identity and relate to this common cause promoting production this Olivia, 18, from Jakarta, has lived in Singapore for Indonesia’s spirit in performances.” Oka said that while SMUKI year four years and is in her fourth semester as Diploma in has other events throughout the year everyone looks forward Management Studies. She said, “When I first joined InSIM, I 4: Students most to GAYA the SMUKI’s flagship event for the public. from NUS wrote had heard a lot about how successful the previous InSIGHT the script and production and that spurred me to audition for this year’s composed the musical based show. I did not have any theatre background but I love to sing InSIGHT by InSIM on Arswendo and see if I was talented enough to join the production. I am Atmowiloto’s InSIM’s annual arts and culture project is called InSIGHT. bestseller glad that I did as I was very impressed by the commitment of This year’s musical drama has been warmly received by ‘Canting’ fellow cast members who sometimes rehearsed to two o’clock audiences. It centres around two daughters in a family and in the morning to make sure the scenes are good! I was sad at was so touching it had audiences tearing at the end. Staged the end of the production but happy to go back to eating fried at the Drama Centre on 30 January 2013, it drew tears from the foods, drinking cold water, eating ice cream and all those audience by the end of the musical family drama which has a touch other things we were prohibited to do during production to of fantasy. Two SIM students from the cast who made quite an maintain our singing voice.”

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The main five elements for IAF IAF 2013 Main Highlights: Serious and well organised, PPI Singapore plenary meeting for the upcoming Indonesia Arts Festival 2013 ARTS EXHIBITION Exhibition of Indonesian artists with artworks displayed Climax Indonesian in chronological order on the history of Indonesia COMPETITIONS Arts Festival ‘13 • Who’s Got Talent, a talent show with artistic performances related to things Indonesian Anyone who wants to see more contributions of Indonesian • Life Painting, a painting and illustration competition youths in the field of arts, can look forward to the Indonesian Arts on the history of Indonesia Festival (IAF) 2013, a four-month programme organised by the • Photography, on the theme of the beauty of Indonesia Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia Singapore (PPIS). The student • Culinary Art, a platform to express love towards association have spent the last year planning an extensive list of Indonesia’s local cuisines For more information on the competitions, activities for students to participate in and the IAF ’13 will end on please visit http://ppisingapura.org/iaf-competitions 15 June 2013 with the premier of a musical based on the tragedy of Babut at the Esplanade. This will be the first time a historically- ARTS PERFORMANCE based Indonesian musical will be staged in Singapore’s leading Musical performances assembled together as a theatrical performance arts venue. drama based on the tragic Battle of Bubat It is an ambitious plan and very exciting as it shows the Manifesto Declaration capabilities of Indonesian youths to undertake almost national level Online public declaration open to the world at iaf.ppisingapura.org projects that raise the image and standing of Indonesia abroad. The first slide in PPIS presentation on the IAF sets the tone: “Give me a thousand old men, I will pull Gunung Semeru from its roots. Give me 10 young men, I will undoubtedly shake the world! - Bung Karno, the First President of Indonesia” That enthusiastic spirit comes english to indo through at a talk presented by Ivan Louis Barus, PPIS President Siapa bilang pelajar Indonesia antara cerita rakyat and Ivyana Pramono, PPIS Head of Arts Division at a briefing on the di Singapura kerjaannya cuman Indonesia, tarian dan status of the IAF at KBRI on 13 January 2013. belajar dan bersenang-senang lagu daerah, dengan tarian Ivyana said the IAF’s main objectives will be to showcase the sendiri. Banyak teman-teman dan lagu masa kini. Oka Putra spirit of Indonesian youths and raise the profile of Indonesian kita dari SIM, SMU, NUS, dan Sutedjo, selaku produser, culture here as well as share Indonesia’s history. She also said, “We lainnya yang turut andil dalam mengatakan bahwa yang want to share some values that can be gleaned from our history so memperkenalkan Indonesia memacu para pemain untuk we can give something back to those who attend the festival.” There kepada warga Singapura lewat beraksi di panggung adalah rasa are also competitions in the IAF and PPIS wants to extend them kesenian dan kebudayaan. kebanggaan mereka untuk dapat to also non-Indonesians as Ivyana pointed out that, “The themes Sebagai contohnya NUANSA, menampilkan kebolehan mereka of the competitions are all related to Indonesia and we want them acara pegelaran musikal oleh di atas panggung. Yang lainnya komunitas Indonesia dari adalah InSIGHT, acara tahunan to learn more about Indonesia!” There is also an art exhibition National University of Singapore yang diadakan oleh komunitas by Indonesian artists who will present 70 artworks on Indonesian (PINUS) yang diadakan tiap Indonesia di Singapore Institute historical journey laid out in chronological order. The climax for IAF tahunnya. Pada bulan Oktober of Management (InSIM). Tahun 2013 is the musical with themes of sacrifice and how one needs to be 2012, PINUS menampilkan ini, InSIGHT menampilkan nationalistic to one’s country. In the meantime, PPIS has created a NUANSA: Canting, berdasarkan cerita drama keluarga tentang unique way for any Indonesian to participate in the IAF by visiting cerita laris dari penulis Indonesia dua anak perempuan yang its online Manifesto Declaration (written by the PPIS) to encourage ternama Arswendo Atmowiloto, mampu membuat penonton especially youths to support and express themselves by signing in at yang berceritakan tentang menangis terharu. Nah untuk the website at http://iaf.ppisingapura.org/. pemilik pabrik batik yang kalian yang ketinggal ketiga PPIS is the overall umbrella organisation representing the bertemakan matriarkal dan acara tersebut, jangan khawatir interests of all Indonesian students in Singapore. Most of the PPIS aristokrat. Ada pun lagi Gelar karena nanti bulan Juni 2013, Budaya (atau disingkat GAYA) akan ada acara Indonesian Arts main and sub-committees members come from all 12 Singapore adalah acara tahunan yang Festival (IAF) yang diadakan oleh universities said Ivan, the current President of PPIS. He expects at diadakan komunitas Indonesia Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia least 5,000 acknowledgements for the Manifesto itself and the art di Singapore Management di Singapura (PPIS). Selain exhibition is expected to attract 10,000 (it will be on display for one University (SMUKI). Tahun seni drama dan tarian Battle month) and 2,000 theatre goers for the musical at the Esplanade. ini, SMUKI memproduksi of Bubat, ada juga kompetisi, GAYA 2013: Kronologi yang pameran kesenian, dan menampilkan penggabungan deklarasi manifes.

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1 2 1: Lisana dan teman- temannya dari Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya: “Ada banyak informasi yang dibagikan di sini tentang Indonesia yang saya rasa penting untuk disebarluaskan terutama untuk mahasiswa yang belajar di luar negeri “ 2: Ivan Barus (paling 5 6 4 kiri) dengan para angotta pendirinya PPI ASEAN: “Kita harus menghapus persepsi masa lalu, potensi dan peluang 3 Indonesia akan lebih besar dari sebelumnya” 3: Hary Tanoesoedibjo: “Kita perlu para pemuda- pemudi kita setelah belajar dan bekerja di luar negeri untuk kembali dan membangun bangsa bersama-sama” 4: Ratih Maria Dhewi (mahasiswi di Australia): “Isu yang dibahas di sini dapat mengatasi, misalnya, tingginya jumlah mahasiswi Indonesia yang tinggal di Australia setelah lulus.” 5: Dr Rizal Ramli: Konferensi Mahasiswa “Demokrasi itu penting, tetapi mata pedang hukum juga harus ditajamkan” 6: Jeneral (Purn.) Luhut Indonesia Global Binsar Pandjaitan: “Tidak peduli di mana Anda pergi, Anda tidak akan diperlakukan sebaik seperti Anda berada di Pertama di Singapura negara sendiri”

Konferensi Mahasiswa Indonesia Global atau Indonesian Students Global Conference (ISGC) merupakan sebuah konferensi dan diskusi berskala internasional yang melibatkan pelajar-pelajar Indonesia yang belajar di dalam maaupun di luar negeri.

elajar-pelajar dari seluruh pembicara yang diundang: Jeneral PPI ASEAN dunia sengaja datang ke (Purn.) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan (mantan PPI ASEAN diluncurkan pada acara Singapura pada tanggal 1 - 3 Menteri Perindustrian dan Perdagangan ISCG 2013. Para anggota pendirinya, PPI P Februari 2013 untuk mengikuti pada Kabinet Persatuan Nasional), Hary Singapura, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei acara ISGC yang mengangkat tema Tanoesoedibjo (pemegang beberapa dan Filipina, berniat untuk memperkuat “Nasionalisme Pemuda-pemudi jabatan perusahan di Indonesia ikatan di kalangan mahasiswa Indonesia Indonesia”. Menurut Ivan Louis Barus, termasuk Presiden Direktur MNC) dengan membangun sinergi bekerja Presiden dari Perhimpunan Pelajar dan Dr Rizal Ramli (ahli ekonomi and sama. Beberapa inisiatif yang diputuskan Indonesia di Singapura (PPIS), tema politisi Indonesia yang pernah menjabat adalah pembuatan website dan majalah ini dipilih karena, “Kami mengamati sebagai Menteri Koordinator Bidang PPI ASEAN seperti ‘panduan hidup’ sebuah fenomena yang berkembang di Perekonomian dan Menteri Keuangan). bagi siswa yang menetap di negara baru lingkungan pelajar Indonesia yang pergi HE Andri Hadi, Duta Besar Indonesia tempat mereka belajar dan lain-lain. Ivan mencari ilmu di luar negeri, dan banyak untuk Singapura menyambut delegasi Louis Barus merupakan koordinator PPI dari mereka tidak kembali ke tanah air. yang terdiri dari anggota perkumpulan ASEAN yang pertama. Ini tentunya akan sangat berpengaruh mahasiswa Indonesia dari seluruh Pada pidator penutupan, Ivan terhadap ketahanan bangsa dan negara dunia dan memberi penghormatan atas menyoroti bagaimana setelah mendengar secara seutuhnya.” kerja keras PPIS untuk mengorganisir pembicara undangan yang menguraikan Turut diundang di konferensi ini konferensi ini. Duta Besar berkata bahwa tentang kemajuan dan masa depan juga adalah tokoh-tokoh masyarakat selama berdinas di negara-negara lain, Indonesia yang menjanjikan, mahasiswa Indonesia yang berpengaruh untuk beliau tidak pernah melihat kelompok harus tetap bangga menjadi orang membangkitkan nasionalisme pemuda- yang lebih dinamis seperti mahasiswa- Indonesia. pemudi Indonesia. Berikut adalah mahasiswi di Singapura.

8 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 9 Personality Chris John: The Man Who is Already King

ndefeated in 50 fights, and the World Boxing Association’s featherweight champion since 2003, Chris John will celebrate his 34th U birthday this year. and Hhe is already the longest reigning world champion in the history of the sport! Chris ‘The Dragon’John hails from Banjarnegara, Central Java, and is the third Indonesian to win a boxing world title after following Ellyas Pical and Nico Thomas. He looks back to the past and s well as shares with IndoConnect Magazine his plans for what he wants to do in the future.

Why did you take at made him take up boxing? My father trained me in boxing; , he never had much money and the only thing he could give me was his knowledge and skill of boxing. He taught me discipline; I owe everything to my father and without him I would not be where I am today.

What was your his most memorable fight till match to date? My most memorable fight was against Muhammad Alfaridzi for the Indonesia fFeatherweight title in 1999. In round 1, I was knocked down and had a broken nose but I fought

10 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 11 back and finally knocked him out in Round Train hard, it is a very tough sport to me that extra mile during my fight, I am 12! make it in. grateful for all their support. Apart from the Championships you You have been to Singapore in the What are your immediate and future have won, what are the other ways past (for fights), do you get to see plans inside and outside the ring? that you measure your success? they and do things in the city? island - When you retire, will you consider the main waysyou measures success? Wwhat are the favourite sights, food any field that is related to boxing or While I am very honoured to be the WBA or things that you like to do while you outside boxing? Are you considering World Champion for the last nine years, are in Singapore?) retirement to any fields related to I also measure my success by being a good My favourite place in Singapore is Marina boxing and outside boxing? person and the good relation that I share with Bay Sands;, I love relaxing by the pool on I will keep boxing for as long I have the success by the people around me. , I have a the MBS roof. passion and my passion is burning brighter good team inside the ring and out of it. I have fought there twice on the Dragon than ever. Fire: World Championship Boxing How do you relax What do you do for promotions and I look forward to fighting Can you share one or two things that relaxation, and where do you go for there again in the near future. your fans may not know about you? a break? There was a At one time, when both meI I love watching movies! This relaxes me How much are you affected by the and my wife competed in Wushu (Chinese during my preparation of fights.I like to cheering from the crowd’s vocal martial arts)! take breaks with my family; recently we’ve support at your matches? been to Singapore, China and Hong Kong. My Indonesian brothers and sisters push

What personal quality has contributed most to the success of Lifetime Achievement your professional boxing career? My 3 D’s – ... Dedication, Determination Award and Discipline. The World Featherweight Super Champion,

Chris ‘“The Dragon’” John, achieved a major Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao, Derrick If you were not a boxer, what do you career milestone, when he received the WBA Gainer and Rocky Juarez while making 16 think you will be doing today? Lifetime Achievement Award from WBA successful defenses over a WBA-record nine Boxing is all I know; , I live, sleep and President, Gilberto Mendoza, last year in years of being champion. According to the breathe boxing.Boxing is my destiny. March in Panama City. Chris has won 46 fights, stats at website www.dragonfire.com, this lost none, drawn in two and settled 22 with a makes Chris John the longest reigning world What is your advice to youths today kKnockout. He has defeated the likes of Juan champion in the history of the sport! about taking up boxing as a sport or career?

10 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 11 Personality Walking Together

Singaporean shares his Hand in Hand experience as part of the Future Faith Leaders Programme where youths A from Asian Pacific countries stay in Indonesia for two months to engage in inter-faith dialogue To be born rich is a start-up that you have as a chance. For Della Suantio, wife of Lee Seng Gee, Chairman, Lee Foundation, philanthropy is a call of life ingrained in her persona. Doctor Della Suantio, the granddaughter of Thio Siong Soe, a well- known Indonesian philanthropist has never known any other way to live. IndoConnect profiles the dynamic and kind lady this month.

IndoConnect: Della Lee is always there with a kind word and helping hand. Lee Foundation work is extremely close to your heart; please tell us something about the foundation. Della Lee: The Lee Foundation was started in 1952 by philanthropist and businessman, Lee Kong Chian, my father-in-law. In 1957, Lee Seng Gee, my husband, took over as chairman. Since its inception the foundation has donated irrespective of race, language, religion, nationality and geographical location and has only kept the ‘need of the charity,’ in mind. Over S$400 million has been given; Notable contributions included a $60 million donation towards the building of the new National Library in 2003, a $50 million donation to the Singapore Management University in 2004 and a $30 million gift to the National University of Singapore in 2005. On 5 January 2011, the foundation donated S$150 million to the Nanyang Technological University Medical School, which has been named the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine in honor of the founder of the Lee Foundation. This is the largest donation to an education institution in Singapore to date. The generosity of the foundation has earned it many accolades such as the Distinguished Patron of the Arts Award by the National Arts Council for several years, and the National Volunteerism and Philanthropy Award Special Recognition Award in 2004.

12 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 13 IndoConnect: How did you get IndoConnect: Your commitment donated 2 million dollars and we also associated with the foundation and to social causes has always been organised an auction that raised an equal its work? held in the highest esteem. The sum. ISFA conducts cultural, youth and Della Lee: I got married to Lee Seng Gee Education Trust Fund (ETF) is one of sports programmes and is extremely active in 1991. My family, back in Indonesia was your major commitments towards in developing the bonds between Indonesia well-known for their philanthropic work. education. Please tell us something and Singapore. So, it was not surprising that I should be about this. drawn to the family charitable work here Della Lee: The formation of the ETF was IndoConnect: The MANNA ETF in Singapore. I have started the DS Lee announced by the then PM Goh Chok Tong has made a huge difference to the Foundation in 2004, to give greater thrust during his National Day speech in 2002. lives of the maids and nursing aids to all the work we do. My husband and Haji Abu Bakar Maidin was appointed working in Singapore. How was this I treasure hard work. You are just born as the Chairman of the ETF. The then made possible? rich by chance and affluent people have Minister for community development, Della Lee: Along with Jamiyah Singapore, a particularly grave duty in using their youth and sports and the Minister in-charge the foundation has set up the Maids and money properly. To be able to use your of Muslim affairs, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim was Nursing Aides Education and Training Fund wealth in a proper fashion is the biggest appointed as the Advisor to the committee. (MANNA ETF). The organization holds meaning that you can give to being rich. The initial one million dollar donation training programmes for maids and nurses from the Lee Foundation gave the impetus employed in Singapore with the sole object of IndoConnect: Have you played a to the committee members to go to great upgrading their skills and expertise. There special role as a woman? lengths to get the target money of 10 are also regular language classes, which help Della Lee: Every woman has a role to million dollars. The ETF was set up to help in bettering the conversational abilities of play to help other fellow women as well pre-school Malay/Muslim students from the maids. When you hear Dr Lee Seng Gee say, as society at large. This objective is more less fortunate families, who would often not “I am most fortunate to have a wonderful wife effectively met if they work in unison and send their children for pre-school education Della, who gives me zest in life, keeps me happy in close co-operation with one another sighting financial problems. The ETF was and healthy and enables me to help others.” and with the support of the more educated officially launched among them. With the spirit of commitment, on 22 March 2003. many benefits can be derived. New Sutianto Laboratory at SIS IndoConnect: IndoConnect: You have been part ISFA has been of the Exemplary Mother Award a success Competition from 1994 onwards. Can story of the you tell us what the competition is foundation. about? Do you think that this award Please tell us has raised the self-respect of women? more about it. Della Lee: Since the commencement Della Lee: of the competition, it has successfully The Indonesia- encouraged the spirit of sacrifice amongst Singapore mothers despite the hardship faced in Friendship raising their children, in order that they Association or Dr Della Lee sitting (left) with Sekolah Indonesia Singapura staff and graduating students excel in all spheres of their life. Today the ISFA was set up Students and domestic workers who are studying English and Mandarin criterion in the selection of the winners in 2005. During at Sekolah Indonesia Singapura will be benefitting from the Sutianto emphasises the time they have spent in the launch we Language Laboratory which was officially opened on 9 December 2012 by community service and voluntary work had organised Dr Della Suantio Lee. She has also been supportive of various charities as regardless of their income level. a gala dinner. the founder and chairman of DS Lee Foundation. The foundation IndoConnect: This competition has gained immensely by your association. english to indo Can you tell us in what way you have been able to do this? Kali ini IndoConnect amal bernama Lee Foundation ia juga membuka Della Lee: As a judge at the competition for mendapat kesempatan yang dibentuk oleh ayahnya sebuah organisasi the last so many years, I have tried to advice untuk mewawancarai Ibu sejak tahun 1952. Sudah amal bernama DS Lee and contribute towards improving the quality Della Suantino, seorang banyak sekali kontribusi Foundation pada tahun dermawan yang berasal dari Lee Foundation untuk 2004. Organisasi amal of the competition. To me these women serve dari Indonesia. Dari kecil, kemajuan Singapura, sebagai ini memfokuskan untuk as an example to other women in Singapore Ibu Della memang sudah contohnya menyumbangkan menaikkan kesejahteraan and create a catalytic effect regardless of sering dan senang berbuat 150 juta Dollar Singapura para perawat-perawat. Sejak race and religion. I have tried to install in amal kepada masyarakat untuk pembangunan gedung tahun 1994 Ibu Della selalu them self-belief and their role in building the yang kurang beruntung. Nanyang Technological turut serta dalam Exemplary Singapore of excellence that the government Pada tahun 1991, Ibu Della University Medical School. Mother Award Competititon has envisioned. As women they have an menikah dengan Tuan Lee Karena begitu besarnya sebagai dedikasinya kepada important role to play and I want women to Seng Gee asal Singapura yang kecintaan Ibu Della untuk pelayanan masyarakat dan seize this opportunity to stand by the men in memiliki sebuah organisasi membantu orang-orang, kerja sukarela. the country and build a golden future.

12 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 13 Life ThePower Terminally ill children can now look forward to enhanced clinical care and comfort of Care

he Singapore International Foundation and The Rachel House model of palliative care has been endorsed Indonesian NGO, Rachel House (Yayasan Rumah by the National Association of Nurses in Indonesia and medical Rachel) have successfully completed a three-year institutes such as Dharmais Cancer Hospital have included it in their partnership to improve care and comfort given to treatment of terminally ill children, as a result of the SIF-Rachel terminally ill children in Jakarta. House trainings. Some of the large public hospitals have also shown Over the years, SIF volunteers and Indonesians, interest in starting their own units. bound together in the spirit of ‘gotong royong’ or Singapore President and patron of SIF, Dr Tony Tan, visited the Tmutual co-operation, have worked on projects sharing knowledge, hospital while on a state visit to Indonesia last year. The volunteers skills and resources. Together they have improved lives and built shared their experience with the President and said that working on enduring friendships. the project had taught them the importance of cultural sensitivity Under the recent project, Singapore International Volunteers when dealing with issues of death and exposed them to acute clinical (SIV) comprising a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, scenarios they might otherwise not experience in Singapore. The psychologists and social workers from Singapore, trained a core team President visited Dharmais Cancer Hospital who participated in the of nurses from Rachel House as well as medical professionals from early training sessions of the SIF programme. other Indonesian healthcare institutions. The SIVs conducted a train-the-trainer programme for Indonesian palliative care professionals; the emphasis was on developing a SOS for Chronic Ill in Singapore holistic approach to paediatric palliative care, which will not only The New Destiny Fellowship families. In March, he has been include clinical care but provide the much-needed emotional support. International’s SOS (Sahabat visiting about 20 people, many The integration of the family was an important part of this care and Orang Sakit or Close Friends of of them Indonesians. The pastor the programme gave due weightage to it. the Sick) ministry, was started said the visits help to ease their by its Indonesian congregation. loneliness and he tries to visit For the last six years, Pastor them until they recover and Dharmais Cancer Hospital Training Stefanus has been visiting the he also keeps in touch by SMS Rachel House is one of the first paediatric palliative care service sick and through healing prayers, or calls them or their family. providers in Indonesia. The success of SIFs programme is apparent visitations and pastoral care, He said, “When you see such he said he brings the message adversity it makes us grateful (to when Lynna Chandra, Founder, Rachel House, says, “When we of surrender to God’s grace for God) that we enjoy good health started out, we knew that palliative care was needed but none of us peace of mind and heart to the and that we should always count knew how to go about it. On our own, we couldn’t have brought in a patients, caregivers and their our blessings!” multidisciplinary team of medical professionals to teach as well as impart knowledge and key essence of palliative care.”

14 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 15 Life

Indonesian Journey for Inter-Faith Dialogue A Singaporean shares his experience as part of the Future Faith Leaders Programme where youths from Asian english to indo

Pacific countries stay in Indonesia for two months to Daryl Tan merupakan salah satu engage in inter-faith dialogue dari 15 anak muda dari 11 negara Asia Tenggara, Australia, New Zealand, aryl Tan was in a special group Indonesian Embassy in Singapore working dan Fiji yang mendapat kesempatan of 15 youths from 11 South-east together with Singapore’s Ministry of khusus untuk mengunjungi Jawa Tengah Asian countries, Australia, New Community, Youth and Sports. The list selama dua bulan atas undangan dari Zealand and Fiji, who visited contained one nominee from all of the Kementerian Luar Negeri Indonesia. D Central Java for a two-month major religious groups in Singapore. Daryl Mereka mengunjungi kota Yogyakarta stay. The programme was organised by the is a volunteer at Singapore’s Phor Kark selama dua bulan dan kota Solo selama Indonesia Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Daryl, See Monastery, giving lessons to teenagers seminggu. Sebagai calon pemimpin di masa depan, mereka sangat antusias dengan 21, describes what the group did there, “We about the teachings of Buddha. It was his adanya program yang berobjektif untuk participated in seminars, visited religious way of giving back to the monastery, where mempertemukan, membahas, dan mengerti and cultural sites and took part in dialogue he himself had started studying Buddhist bagaimana masalah-masalah yang ada di sessions and sightseeing. Throughout the teachings when he was 11 years old. dunia ini seperti masalah antar agama dan whole trip we were always ‘in dialogue’ For him the highlight of the programme keharmonisan hidup ini. Menurut Daryl sharing dialogue with everyone we met at was to get the opportunity of meeting people. yang merupakan sukarelawan di vihara universities in Indonesia.” “I get to meet many different people from Phor Kark See Singapura, acara seperti ini “We visited Jakarta in June last year but different cultures and religions - that was sangat baik karena dapat mengajarkan dan most of our stay was at Yogyakarta (two the best part for me. And even after the trip, memberikan pengalaman-pengalaman months) and Solo (a week). The programme we have kept in contact using social media yang tidak pernah didapatkan sebelumnya, was heavily devoted to interacting with the through our own Facebook page.” Another di mana peserta-peserta lainnya juga dapat membagikan pengalaman hidup mereka. many universities there. One of them was highlight for Daryl, was a visit to the World Mengunjungi Candi Borobudur juga Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) where we Heritage Site of Borobudur. “I was very merupakan pengalaman yang tidak dapat stayed for two months. UIN was ‘in charge’ moved by sight of the ruins of these terlupakan oleh Daryl. of taking care of us in Yogya. We really ancient shrines.” appreciated how the deans and professors there were nice to us and made us feel at home. The hospitality was wonderful.” More about the FFL Programme Daryl explained, for himself, “The programme’s objective was for us, as the The FFL participants held discussions with would promote peace and security within faith leaders of tomorrow, to meet, discuss personnel in 20 NGOs, government institu- the region. and understand how the future of interfaith tions, think-tanks, schools, religious house The point was to share, learn, celebrate issue such as religious harmony and practices of worships and various communities in Yo- and appreciate differences. All participants might be like and to spread its message, gyakarta and its surrounding cities. The FFL were expected to rationally comprehend how programme sprang from the first Asia Pacific to analyse and observe particular sensi- so that everyone can be more aware of it. Regional Interfaith Dialogue that took place tive issues related to religions and culture. Some of us might not be so experienced on in Yogyakarta in 2004. The objective was to By doing so, wider misunderstanding and the subject, so it was good we shared our strengthen networking among grass-root misperception on interfaith and intercultural experience.” levels in Asia and Pacific, which eventually issues which often occur could be avoided. The 21-year old insurance agent was chosen from a short-list compiled by the

14 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 15 Arts & Culture Championing Cultural Heritage for Future Growth

Much of Indonesia’s intangible cultural heritage, is now internationally recognised and safeguarded

ver the weekend of 30th November to 1st December 2013 an Indonesian Cultural Heritage Exhibition was held at Mamanda Restaurant where visitors and diners Owere treated to performances by Indonesian dance troupes and angklung performances by Sekolah Indonesia Singapura students. Posters and exhibits on Indonesia’s cultural heritage were also on display as well as batik-making demonstrations. One of the messages conveyed at the event was from HE Prof Dr H Mohammad Nuh, DEA, Indonesia Minister of Education and Culture who said Indonesia’s cultural assets are important for the nation’s development in future. Towards this end, he said Indonesia’s intangible cultural heritage has been recognised by the world at the 6th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Token of appreciation from the Director General of the Ministry of Education and Culture to Pak Simon Soekarno of the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore Cultural Heritage Conference in Bali 2011. They are Wayang, Keris, Batik, Angklung and english to indo Tari Saman. They met UNESCO’s requirements that encompass authenticity, uniqueness and Selama akhir pekan tanggal juga demonstrasi pengerjaan Angklung, dan Tari that they have outstanding universal and 30 November sampai dengan batik. Salah satu pesan Saman telah diakui humanity values as a whole. 1 Desember 2013, telah dari Prof Dr H Mohammad dunia pada acara 6th Some of the benefits that come from diselenggarakan Pemeran Nuh, DEA, Menteri UNESCO Intergovernmental championing Indonesian cultural heritage can Warisan Budaya Indonesia di Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Committee for the come in the form of soft diplomacy in enhancing Restoran Mamanda di mana Indonesia adalah Safeguarding of Intangible people-to-people contact through cultural pengunjung dapat menikmati bagaimana pentingnya Cultura Herita Conference exchanges, the promotion of batik that can pertunjukan tarian Indonesia asset budaya Indonesia di Bali pada tahun 2011. improve business for the fashion and garment dan pertunjukan angklung bagi pembangunan di masa Acara Pameran Warisan dari pelajar-pelajar Sekolah depan. Pada akhir acara, Budaya Indonesia ini industries and increased usage of Bahasa Indonesia di Singapura. beliau berkata bahwa diselenggaarakan oleh Indonesia outside the country. The Cultural Selain poster dan pameran warisan budaya Indonesia Kementrian Pendidikan dan Heritage Exhibition at Mamanda Restaurant budaya Indonesia, terdapat yaitu Wayang, Keris, Batik, Kebudayaan Indonesia. was organised by Indonesia’s Ministry of Education and Culture.

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16 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 17 Opinion Semakin Banyak Wanita Indonesia Menduduki Posisi Strategis

Indonesia menduduki posisi pertama di antara negara Asia lainnya untuk memiliki jumlah wanita terbanyak di dalam dewan perushaan dan patut dijadikan contoh untuk negara lainnya

emiliki pria dan wanita di dewan Penelitian cgio perusahaan telah Para peneliti dari CGIO menganalisis semua diterima sebagai salah perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek satu indikator global Indonesia (BEI) yang laporan tahunan yang tata kelola perusahaan tersedia, dan menemukan bahwa terdapat yang baik. Penelitian, 11,6 persen anggota dewan wanita pada baik akademis dan tahun 2011. Namun, meskipun memimpin Mbisnis, menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan dengan di Asia, 40 persen dari perusahaan yang jenis kelamin beragam pada dewan perusahaan diteliti tidak memiliki seorang pun wanita lebih menguntungkan. Mereka juga lebih baik pada Dewan Direksi atau Dewan Komisaris. di berbagai bidang seperti retensi pemantauan, Berbicara tentang industri, wanita lebih bakat dan kehadiran pada rapat pertemuan. banyak menduduki bagian keuangan, Kecuali untuk beberapa negara, wakil perdagangan, jasa dan investasi, dibandingkan perempuan dalam organisasi publik dan swasta bagian pertambangan dan pertanian. Ini cenderung rendah. Oleh karena itu, survei adalah penelitian komprehensif pertama ‘Gender Diversity Report,’ yang diterbitkan tentang keragaman jenis kelamin pada oleh GlobeAsia dan Centre for Governance, dewan perusahaan yang terdaftar BEI, dan Institutions and Organisations (CGIO) dari merupakan bagian dari proyek penelitian yang National University of Singapore (NUS) Business lebih besar tentang praktik tata pemerintahan School, perlu disorot. di Indonesia. 424 perusahaan yang diteliti Indonesia menempati urutan pertama di memiliki 3.729 posisi dewan, di mana terdapat antara negara-negara Asia dengan jumlah 432 anggota dewan wanita (11,6 persen) yang wanita sebesar 11,6 persen dari posisi direktur dipegang oleh 406 perempuan. dan posisi atas lainnya. Meskipun terkemuka di Asia, angka ini berada di belakang Eropa (17 persen), Amerika Serikat (16.1 persen) dan Wanita yang berkuasa Australia (13.8 persen). Menariknya, perusahaan Indonesia bekerja Mengomentari laporan tersebut, Menteri sama dengan Dewan Komisaris dengan peran Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif Mari Indonesia menempati penasehat dan Direksi dalam kapasitas sehari- Elka Pangestu mengatakan, “Kami telah hari manajerial. Meskipun kesetaraan jenis melewatinya. Sudah ada kemajuan, tapi harus urutan pertama di antara kelamin bukan hanya terjadi di Indonesia dilanjutkan.” Dia menambahkan bahwa ‘lebih namun secara global, Indonesia bisa menjadi masuk akal ekonomi dan bisnis’ untuk memiliki negara-negara Asia panutan untuk negara Asia berkembang wanita di posisi atas dan Indonesia beruntung lainnya seperti India, Malaysia dan Singapura. karena memiliki model peran dan mentor dengan jumlah wanita Beberapa perusahaan terbesar dan terbaik seperti presiden wanita, menteri maupun sebesar 11,6 persen dari Indonesia yang saat ini dikepalai oleh wanita: pemimpin bisnis. Dia juga menyebutkan bahwa PT Pertamina, perusahaan milik negara Indonesia harus menargetkan sampai dengan 20 posisi direktur dan posisi terbesar dan penjual terbesar di dunia persen wanita di dewan perusahaan dan dalam LNG dipimpin oleh Karen Agustiawan, pengambilan keputusan, namun, ia mengatakan atas lainnya. yang difitur dalam daftar Most Powerfull bahwa ini harus murni berdasarkan prestasi. Women di majalah Forbes Asia; perusahaan

18 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 19 Merry Riana: Wanita Potensial

erry Riana menjadi seorang jutawan pada Mumur 26. Seorang pengusaha sukses yang juga farmasi terbesar di Asia Tenggara, PT Kalbe seorang motivator dan penulis Farma Tbk, dipimpin oleh Bernadette Ruth ini menghabiskan banyak Irawati Setiady; berikutnya Atik Nur Wahyuni, waktunya untuk memotivasi kekuatan di balik stasiun televisi raksasa Trans generasi muda untuk membuat TV dan Trans7; Debora Herawati Sadrach telah hidup mereka menjadi yang menjadi direktur bagian rumah dan perawatan terbaik. “Generasi muda, pribadi di PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk.; Shinta Widjaja Kamdani adalah Direktur Pelaksana khususnya wanita, sudah Sintesa Group dan Siti Hartati Murdaya adalah cukup fokus dan hanya Direktur Utama Central Cipta Murdaya. Ibu masalah waktu saja sebelum Mari Elka Pangestu sendiri merupakan salah mereka dapat memainkan satu calon dari WTO Director General untuk peran yang lebih penting dalam periode berikutnya. menjalankan perusahaan dan Ada juga wakil wanita terpandang di dalam dewan perusahaan perbankan; Felia berada di dewan perusahaan,” Salim adalah Wakil Direktur Utama PT Bank kata Merry. Dia setuju dengan Negara Indonesia (Persero), Tbk. sebuah bank pandangan Menteri Ibu Mari milik negara, PT Bank OCBC NISP, Tbk. Elka tentang banyaknya dipimpin oleh Parwati Surdaudaja, sedangkan jumlah wanita di dewan perusahaan. Catherinawati Hadiman adalah Wakil Presiden Wanita pada Merry juga merasa bahwa wanita Direktur PT Bank CIMB Niaga, Tbk. Sejumlah umumnya lebih perbankan nasional juga memiliki wanita pada umumnya lebih ramah dan sebagai direktur. berkepribadian dibandingkan ramah dan Di luar dewan perusahaan, jika berbicara dengan laki-laki dan hal ini dapat tentang wanita dalam posisi kekuasaan menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang berkepribadian tetapi tidak menyebutkan bidang kreatif, itu ramah. tidak adil. Pengamat fashion ber-merk Roy dibandingkan dengan Misalnya di perusahaannya, Merry Suhadi memperkirakan bahwa label pakaian laki-laki Indonesia, yang meraup hampir Rp90 triliun mengatakan, “Saya memastikan per tahunnya, dikepalai oleh seorang wanita. staf saya dilengkapi dengan semua keputusan tertentu. Saya percaya Penyanyi, aktor, pembuat film penulis dan keterampilan yang diperlukan dan besar dalam pemberdayaan dan itu komposer wanita juga mengharumkan nama pengetahuan untuk melakukan juga termasuk mempercayai staf saya mereka dengan menuangkan kegemaran pekerjaan mereka dengan baik. untuk melakukan pekerjaan mereka mereka merjadi profesi. Saya juga memastikan bahwa Namun menurut survei 2011 oleh majalah dan dapat tumbuh.” SWA, ada proporsi yang lebih rendah dari wanita mereka sudah jelas tentang arah Penulis buku terlaris A Gift from di sektor publik yang bisa bertindak sebagai dari perusahaan dan jalur karir masa a Friend ini juga telah dianugerahi pemimpin. Kabinet Indonesia saat ini memiliki depan mereka dengan kami. Saya The Most Powerful Women Award tiga wanita, sedangkan di tingkat kabupaten, membangun hubungan pribadi oleh Her World Magazine Indonesia terdapat 18 perempuan kepala kabupaten dengan mereka, kita mengenal dan dan membawa acara radio The (dari 440). Jadi, sementara ‘pertempuran antar mengunjungi keluarga masing- jenis kelamin’ telah dimenangkan di dewan Merry Riana Show di Radio Sonora. pemerintahan, ‘pertemuran’ ini masih menyala masing. Ketika saya mendelegasikan Pembaca dapat mengunduh buku dan tidak hanya untuk Indonesia namun tanggung jawab, saya memastikan motivasi berjudul ‘Dare to Dream secara global untuk semua wanita yang meilini bahwa saya memberi mereka Big’, tanpa dipungut biaya, di www. kegemaran dan prestasi. wewenang untuk membuat MerryRiana.com - Laporan disusun & ditulis oleh Sushmita Bhowmick.

18 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 19 Events

Gaya 2013: Kronologi

3 February 2013 – A modern twist directors of Gaya, said that many what is Tari Bajidor Kahot or Saman. on Indonesian arts SMU students first joined the They see it done traditionally and in production because they want to a modern context like in a hip-hop Gaya which stands for “Gelar make Indonesian friends and some dance, it’s really eye opening!” Budaya” is the seventh annual want to perform and promote SMUKI describes itself as a production by Singapore Indonesian arts. She said, “With cultural community and the Management University Komunitas Gaya, we are trying to attract as performances contained many Indonesia (SMUKI) that creatively many of these people - who might creative touches such as the encompasses various music, dance be sitting on the fence - and get dramatic mood of the story and drama genres. A traditional them to join the production. We was enhanced with a traditional Saman Dance opened the show want to show how rich, beautiful Javanese dance; along the way and the finale was a rousing and the depth of Indonesian some of Indonesia’s turbulent hip-hop inspired by the Saman culture!” history in the 60s was told through Dance! The inclusion of such Cindy majors in Business a contemporary style “wayang” contemporary music forms were a Operations at SMU but has been puppet show that incorporated great crowd pleaser. dancing since she was 12 years shadow play and multimedia All the musical performances old. She said her hope is that, projection! This is the first time revolved around the story of a “Gaya would bring Indonesian such a Shadow Play style has been group of friends who after their performing arts and talents closer premiered by SMUKI. studies have a re-union where Kudos for such creative touches. they share their life experiences to all our audience. For example, Two thumbs up for the dedicated and lessons learnt along the Singaporeans might not know cast who had rehearsed six months way. Oka Putera Sutedjo, the for the show which had a matinee producer of Gaya 2013 said that We want to show GAYA 2013’s theme, which is how rich, beautiful and gala shows on 3rd February Kronologi captures the lives of 2013 at the Lasalle College of the the Indonesian characters’ past, and the depth of Arts theatre. The Gaya legacy lives present and future. on and everyone can look forward Cindy Karim, 22, one of the two Indonesian culture to next year’s production.

20 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 21 InSIGHT 2013 UNDO 30 Jan 2013 – Young talents shine in this English language musical drama by SIM Indonesian students

For the last three years, InSIM, the Indonesian students club at the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), has been organising InSIGHT, its annual series of musical dramas. This year’s InSIGHT 2013 UNDO The Musical, was held at the National Library’s Drama Centre on 30th January 2013. The musical drama fantasy with original songs composed and performed by the talented members of InSIM touched on universal family values told through a tale about an unhappy, trouble-making teenage daughter in a family, who travels back in time to see what she has missed. The main actors playing the lead roles as the ‘bad sister’ Luna were Nikki Yorena and Jennifer Negara; the ‘good sister,’ Sunny’s role was performed by Olivia FinelaLimena and Stephanie Garcia. They all gave very spirited performances and were backed by an excellent cast of supporting actors, musicians and production personnel back stage. InSIM President, Robby Setiawan, were donated to the Action for Aids highlighted how InSIGHT, one of organisation. the club’s biggest events, is not InSIM, which has over 2,000 only about entertainment but also a members, was formed in 2006 symbol of achievement by talented and it seeks to promote and uplift youths who come from ‘one big Indonesian culture and society family of Indonesians.’ not just in SIM but to Singapore’s All profits from InSIGHT UNDO general community as well. InSIM’s ticket sales will be donated to a mission is to also help Indonesian charitable cause that helps out students in SIM bond and network underprivileged children in Batam with each other; its vision is to with their studies. Last year’s deepen the sense of belonging InSIGHT 2012 The Broken String to Indonesia. If you would like to was a drama related to the subject know more about the club and its of HIV and profits from that play activities, visit www.insim.org

20 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 21 Events Perayaan Natal Bersama di S’pura 12 Januari 2013 berisikan pesan cinta, apresiasi berkata,”Saya sangat senang waktu yang berharga, pemilihan berkesempatan untuk menjadi Gereja-gereja berkumpul jalan yang benar dalam hidup, bagian dari perayaan Natal ini”. bersama untuk merayakan Natal dan juga penyemangat hidup Gadis berusia 15 tahun yang bersama untuk melakukan yang terbaik, baru saja merilis singlenya yang Komunitas Kristiani Indonesia terutama di kala kesusahan. berjudul Bintang Di Mana ini di Singapura berkumpul bersama Ada juga penggalangan dana juga berkata,”Saya akan sangat di Kedutaan Republk Indonesia untuk House of Mercy Home dan senang sekali bisa dapat kembali untuk merayakan Natal bersama Scholar 4ID. lagi dan melakukan koser mini dengan acara yang megah dan Penyanyi muda Puteri Ayu untuk fans saya. Semoga nanti juga penyanyi populer untuk diundang khusus oleh KBRI saya bisa diundang lagi ke sini!” menceriakan suasana. Acara untuk menghibur 600 umat, Untuk mengakhiri acara tersebut, dimulai pada pukul 4.30 dengan termasuk Pak Dubes beserta banyak penyanyi local yang juga penyalaan lilin Natal, diikuti istrinya. Puteri, pemenang diundang untuk bernyanyi lagu- dengan 4 drama inspiratif yang kedua Indonesia Mencari Bakat lagu pop dan rohani.

(Below): LAA students and their friends from the Embassy of the Arts Connection: Republic of Indonesia, Information, Social and Culture section (first row fourth from left): Mr Muhammad Little by Little Alamsyah; Third Secretary Ms Prairie Maharwati and arts teacher, Mr Budi 16 February 2013 Hartiana Sudradjat

Staff from the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore recently volunteered for the Arts Connection: Little by Little project organised by the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) who partners the international community in Singapore to promote understanding and appreciation of different cultures, bridging Singaporeans and world The SIF’s mission is to “makes communities. friends for a better world,” bringing They shared with the LAA people together to share ideas, students Indonesian culture skills and experiencesand to enable through teaching the angklung and collaborations for good. through the art of paper weaving. For more information about On their part, the LAA students the Art Connection Little By Little shared with their new Indonesian programme and the work carried friends with Singapore-themed out by SIF, visit www.sif.org.sg songs.

22 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 23 Chingay 2013 Fiery Pencak Silat Performance

22 & 23 February 2013

The East Kalimantan Kutai Timur Group showcased the distinctive music and dance of Kalimantan at this year’s Chingay. The contingent was led by Asosiasi Pencak Silat Tradisional Banten Indonesia (APTBI) who literally added some fire to the Chingay’s theme ‘Fire in Snow.’ The parade was held at the F1 Pit area, and the performance The Enggang Bird Dance showed Silat moves accompanied was created by experienced by fire-breathing fighters, flaming choreographer, Hariyansa sticks and some ‘fire footballs!’ (Ancha) who said that the dance They are part of the Indonesian movements come partly from contingent named “Unity & Malay and Dayak roots but mainly Diversity” that included the follow the form of dayak kenyah Indonesian School and Community of Kalimantan. This bird dance in Singapore, Nusantara Arts was specially commissioned for Forum, Greget Semarang Central the Chingay Parade and as Ancha Java, UPI Purwakarta West explained, “The characteristics of Java and finally, Kutai Timor the performance are definitely East Kalimantan who together special to Kalimantan but the aura performed the ‘Exotic Borneo of the piece is pure Chingay!” Dance.’ The spirit of Kalimantan Chingay is Singapore’s largest shone through as 450 performers street parade and apart from gave a contemporary version of the 10,000 Singapore volunteer Enggang Bird Dance, some dressed performers, the annual parade has in the traditional Dayak tribe’s attracted groups from all over the exotic colours and feather headgear! world. This year cultural troupes The idea of using fire to from China, Malaysia, South demonstrate Pencak Silat was Korea, Philippines and Taiwan had specially thought up for this also participated in the parade. year’s Singapore Chingay parade. The parade was officially opened According to Chandra, 25, one by Prime Minister Lee Hsien of the 27-member delegation Loong and VIP guests included from APTBI (Batam), “It was the Indonesian Ambassador in not dangerous, no one got hurt Singapore, his wife and from practicing. It was fun. It took us officials from Indonesia including just one month to perfect doing Mr H Aeng Haerudin, the head of Pencak silat with fire!” APBI Banten.

22 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 23 Opening Doors

Empowering Indonesian Women Small Business Owners A new web app in Bahasa Indonesia called ‘Usaha Wanita’ can help Indonesian women entrepreneurs

obile phone maker, Nokia, Ibu Dewi Rahayu, from rural East Java, has launched Usaha Wanita Why The Need? one among the millions of beneficiaries of (Business Women) service will A study by MobileMonday (MoMo) showed this service. For Ibu Hanna, from Bekasi, M be available through the Nokia that mobile phone penetration in Indonesia, “I don’t have time to read the paper and Life+ web app in Indonesia. Usaha Wanita a country of 250 million people, is close to watch TV. I reach home only at night. Nokia is designed specifically for the needs of 92 per cent. However, less that 20 per cent Life helps me to get useful information Indonesian women entrepreneurs who are of these are smart phones (with Internet three times a week – especially information running or going to start micro businesses. connection). Ms Blair portrayed the on health and financial management.” The information is given in Bahasa situation clearly when she said, “Although Usaha Wanita is supported by a wide Indonesia. The service is a collaborative women possess the capacity and drive to range of Nokia Series 40 mobile phones effort of the Blaire Foundation, Indosat (as succeed in running small businesses they and all Nokia Asha smart phones. Jawahar operator) and Nokia Indonesia (owner of find it difficult to go the extra mile, as they Kanjilal, Global Head of Nokia Life Nokia Series and Nokia Asha mobile phones). lack access to business information, such as Services, said, “We are delighted to have how to find suppliers and manage employees.” introduced Usaha Wanita. As a service “Nokia Life helps me to get information on Nokia Life+, it will enable Indonesian At Your Fingertips easier… I have better knowledge on how women entrepreneurs to have immediate Usaha Wanita will be available as a special to manage my finances and how to start access to information that will successfully segment of the much-used Nokia Life my own business,” said college student enhance their business.” Tools. Entrepreneurs will get information on business management, banking, loan sanction, customer service and marketing. english to indo Interpersonal communication and other life skills are also part of Usaha Wanita; the Baru-baru ini Nokita pemilik Blair foundation, Ibu internet. Tertimoni service is exclusively available to current meluncurkan applikasi Cherie Blair berkata bahwa dari Ibu Dewi Indosat customers. For the first twelve berbahasa Indonesia media digital merupakan Rahayu dari Jawa Tengah, months the service will be free, though data berjudul “Usaha Wanita” kunci dari pengembangan mengatakan bahwa Nokia Life charges can be expected. di dalam Nokia Life untuk usaha kecil, sebagai contoh sangat membantu dia dalam Social media is connecting the world membantu pengusaha wanita banyak orang menggunakan mendapatkan informasi Indonesia untuk memulai Facebook untuk berbisnis. dengan mudah, mengelola and Nokia’s new service is one more way berbisnis. Pelayanan ini Sebuah kajian yang dilakukan keuangannya, dan memulai by which information will be more easily merupakan kolaborasi dari oleh Mobile Monday (MoMo) usahanya. Begitu juga dengan available. Ms Cherie Blair, the wife of Tony Blair Foundation, Indosat, menunjukkan bahwa Ibu Hanna dari Bekasi, yang Blair, the former Prime Minister of Britain, dan Nokia Indonesia. Bagi penggunaan telepon genggam menggunakan Nokia Life is head of the Blair foundation. She said, pelanggan Indosat, pelayanan di Indonesia telah mencapai untuk mendapatkan informasi “Digital media is key in helping small ini gratis untuk 12 bulan 92 persen, di mana hanya berguna tentang kesehatan businesses expand and this is evident in the pertama (tidak termasuk 20 persennya merupakan dan pengelolaan keuangan way people are using Facebook to display biaya data). Ketua dari smartphone dengan koneksi setiap tiga kali seminggu. their wares to a wider audience.”

24 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 25 Opening Doors Domestic Helpers Agencies Directory

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ife without glasses or contact lenses, that’s the aim of LASIK eye surgery, using a laser to correct one’s vision. However, the first step for anyone even L tentatively thinking of LASIK should be to first go to an eye clinic to have your eyes checked. Only after testing, will you know if you are suitable for the procedure. “This is so important. At the LASIK centre you will be informed about your IntraLase® is empowered by computer control precision. The surgeon can customise the depth, eye condition: whether you have myopia width, shape and location in creating a very thin (short-sightedness), hyperopia (far- cornea flap to suit the needs of the individual patient. sightedness) and/or astigmatism (blurred vision); you will get to learn what LASIK about S$1 million. In Singapore there are Dr Lee’s advice is to first get your eyes checked is all about, basic treatments available a few eye centres that use the Intralase and the best way to treat your particular system (including Shinagawa). condition. Every eye is different,” Blade-free is safer and removes any Cross Linking: explained Dr Lee Sao Bing, the Medical possibility of getting a free flap (the Director and Principal Eye Surgeon of entire cornea flap coming off, a rare Strengthening Shinagawa LASIK & Eye Centre. complication with the blade method). In the Cornea A patient should be educated on fact, the blade method is not used much in the benefits of the various methods Singapore anymore said Dr Lee. In some cases, there is a need and the eye surgeon will make his The excimer laser was first used in 1988 to strengthen the cornea as recommendations for treatment based on and the latest developments for this laser the LASIK procedure reduces the condition of the patient’s eye. relates to how well such lasers can be the thickness of the cornea calibrated to remove a precise amount of and it becomes ‘weak’. For Which method? cornea tissue. Before, Dr Lee explained, such patients, Shinagawa Generally, LASIK treatments are divided “Anything that takes out a lot in one go recently included LASIK Xtra. into two categories: Blade or Blade-Free. is rather crude and accuracy is not as This treatment strengthens the good. The latest generation of excimer Usually, the surgeon cuts the surface of cornea during LASIK so that lasers are more accurate with a smaller the eye to make a flap and lifts up the flap patients with weaker corneas laser spot size and they are also faster. to laser (actually vaporise) away a layer of can now also enjoy vision the eye’s cornea tissue before putting the This is a precision surgery so accuracy is important. We have two brands of excimer correction with minimized risk flap back. using cross-linking i.e. adding There are also ‘No Flap’ procedures or lasers: the Schwind Amaris and Wavelight cross-link medication into the surface ablation, for example, EPI-LASIK Lasers. They accomplish the same things cornea to make the collagen and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). In but the state-of-the-art Amaris is much fibres stiffer and stronger. EPI-LASIK, the skin surface of the cornea faster. That’s important as our eyes cannot is removed with special equipment and remain still for long and the quicker we the laser is then applied to the cornea. The complete the operation the better.” cornea is then protected with a special The Amaris laser pulses operate at contact lens for 4-5 days as the surface 750Hz or 750 laser spots in a second At Shinagawa, cost of the Intralase Blade- cells grow back. compared to the Wavelight which is Free treatment using the Amaris is S$3,888 slower at 400HZ. Another feature that (before GST) for eyes. This is a competitive Blade-free helps the laser remain accurate is tracking price that Shinagawa LASIK & Eye Centre One of the latest methods of treatment is the movement of the eye as it operates. offers, even with the use of an expensive the Blade Free Intralase LASIK Surgery. In “All our eyes have small vibratory state-of-the-art equipment. But regardless of Indonesia, to the best of his knowledge, movements. The Amaris has an ‘eye where you go, Dr Lee again stressed: if you Dr Lee said the blade-free method tracker’ to follow the eyes’ movements at are thinking of LASIK get your eyes tested can only be found in Jakarta and the 1,050 times a second. The Wavelight does and get the doctor’s opinion before you equipment that can do it presently costs this at 400 times a second.” proceed with any corrective eye treatment.

26 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 27 26 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 27 Beauty Skin Care Combos Multi-tasking and all natural combination of beauty products

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ingapore’s reputation as a medical hub set the teeth and cost more. This is because also includes its dental clinics with of the ceramic’s higher friction against the S many offering the latest treatments in wire, the teeth takes a longer time to move teeth straightening procedures to make your compared to metal braces. Ceramic’s main smile sweeter. Traditional braces are made of advantage is the less obvious appearance Dr Woo: Look fro an orthodontist for correcting any irregularities metal and are very obvious. Each tooth has a even though they are slightly bigger than in teeth metal stud with a wire that connects all the metal studs they are less noticeable. One studs together. Given a choice, though, many of the latest ceramic braces (commercially convenience is a big plus here. But to gain the adults who are conscious about their looks known as Clarity Advanced by 3M) is made full benefits of using Invisalign you have to (eg. air stewardess or prominent figures) will from translucent ceramic so your natural wear them for at least 20 to 22 hours a day. want a less visible option. If you are looking tooth colour shows and the ceramic stud has The treatment requires a series of aligners (at to fit a brace that is not so prominent, an improved bracket design for the wire to least eight or more) to be worn. Each aligner Dr Woo Mei Yee of The Dental Studio (it lessen the friction. is numbered and the patient will wear each of specialises in aesthetic and implant dentistry) them for two to four weeks. gave the following pointers. Invisalign Invisalign is the commercial name for another Choice of Orthodontist Ceramic product from 3M for clear braces made by Dr Woo highlighted also that there is a Nowadays everyone wants something less 3M. The removable plastic plate or aligners host of other options available for patients obvious so instead of a metal stud, there are that looks just like a clear mould to straighten and that, “It is important to choose the now white ceramic studs. The metal wire is the teeth. It is almost ‘invisible’ unless right treatment for the condition of the still required but it is not so clearly seen. Both someone stands very near to you. One of teeth.” Then, look for an ‘orthodontist’ as ceramic and metal braces will do the same the main benefits is that you can remove the the dentist specialises in correcting any job but ceramics might take a little longer to aligners when you are eating, so comfort and irregularities in teeth.

28 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 29 Health Making He althy Smoothies! Berry Banana Here is what you can do with any surplus, over-ripened bananas. Ingredients Method (3 servings) Combine all ingredients • 3 Tbsps orange juice concentrate into the blender; process • 3 Tbsps fat-free half-and-half for 30 to 45 seconds or until • 12 ice cubes smooth. Pour into chilled • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled glasses; serve immediately. • 1 medium banana, cut into chunks Nutrition: • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 cup equals 108 calories, • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber. blenders ALL blenders can liquefy whatever F&V you place in them. However, not all blenders can The perfect answer for sweet desserts which taste great crush ice. Check if there is a and healthy!. Eat healthy and feel great about doing it! dedicated function for “ICE” or Smoothies can be dessert, a snack or even breakfast - “Smoothie”. Theoretically, if your the all important first meal of the day. They are fast and blender has a “pulse” function easy to prepare, has lots of nutrients and anti-oxidants that allows you to operate the motor intermittently, it can crush (and did we say they taste great too?) ice. Engaging it for long might TIngredients are usually few and all you need is a blender. Today cause the ice to scour and scratch there are many stand mixers with dedicated ice crushing and plastic jug containers. That is smoothie functions (see accompanying story). The term “smoothie” why glass jug containers are just means drinks made in a blender with fruit (or vegetables) and ice best. If in doubt, check with the cubes that comes out in a viscous state. manufacturer as to whether it can crush ice, otherwise it might Almost any combination of fruits will taste great, just add milk damage the motor. One excellent or yoghurt for creamy smoothies or oats to give it more body. choice for smoothies Vegetables like cucumber and roots (carrot or beetroot) are is the Philips HR2096 welcome additions too. Once you are handy with a blender, have fun Avance Collection organising a smoothie party for family and friends! Blender. The off-centre glass jar design sits on a 6-star blade for better Nutrition notes circulation of the Eating fruits and vegetables (F&V) is good for your diet as they ingredients so your contain vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytochemicals. Healthy diets smoothie comes recommend at least five servings of F&V daily but you should also eat out finer and a “rainbow” of them. Different coloured F&V contain different kinds smoother. of nutrients, so think along green, orange, purple, red and yellow F&V. Try to have at least one serving from each colour in a day.

28 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 29 Health Heart Care What You Should Know

any were shocked to dilated or constricted and does not contract properly. hear about the sudden Some heart Often it is ischemic; where part of the heart muscle death of 43-year old, does not get adequate blood supply and can no longer Adjie Massaid two years problems pump blood efficiently. Inflammation of the heart ago. The father of three muscle, known as myocarditis, can also cause rhythm children was a well- seem to disturbances. known actor, an active Pulmonary embolism is another cause of sudden politician as well as the sneak up death. Clots formed in the leg, such as in deep vein Mmanager of the Indonesian under–23 national pre- thrombosis or in pelvis or arm may break off and flow Olympics soccer team. He was a victim of sudden cardiac on you and to the lung where they decrease the lung’s ability death (SCD) also known as sudden unexpected death to get oxygen to the body. The risks are increased syndrome (SUDS). others can by surgery, prolonged immobilization such as SCD is death from an unexpected circulatory hospitalization, long car rides or plane trips or cancer. arrest and is usually due to Coronary Artery Disease be sudden! Commotio cordis, a situation in which the heart (CAD). Coronary arteries supply blood to the heart stops when the chest is hit by a strong object, can be muscles and this blood flow can be impaired from Dr VP Nair another cause of sudden death. narrowing of the blood vessels due to deposition of cholesterol and other materials. The heart muscle shares some can then become ischemic leading to chest pain, Sudden cardiac along with pain in the arm, sweating, nausea, advice on dizziness, collapse and even death if untreated. arrest in the young Minor chest pain is angina and severe chest pain symptoms The most common cause is hypertrophic obstructive is heart attack. Heart attacks are more likely with cardiomyopathy (HOCM). This is often hereditary, hypertension (high BP), dyslipidemia (cholesterol), and where the walls of the ventricle are thicker than cigarette smoking, diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise, normal, which during exercise may irritate heart advancing age, family history, male gender and stress. treatments muscle and cause ventricular fibrillation, collapse and sudden death. In other situations anomalous coronary arteries may get occluded with squeezing of SCD the heart muscle thus shutting off blood supply to the Even though chest pain is the most common heart. A routine ECG of athletes is very useful. symptom, ‘sudden death’ may be the first In sudden cardiac arrest, the heart stops presentation of heart disease. Congestive beating and blood is not supplied to the heart failure and heart valve problems, brain and body. Almost immediate like aortic stenosis (narrowing of loss of consciousness occurs. The the aortic valve) also increase the person will fall or slump over. risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Pulse will be absent and Cardiomyopathy is a broad there will be no signs of category of heart disease breathing. where the heart muscle is abnormally thickened,

30 IndoConnect march 2013 CPR (CCR) and AED Prevention DR V.P. NAIR The vast majority of people whose heart stops Using implantable defibrillators in high risk patients, beating unexpectedly have ventricular fibrillation. especially those with markedly decreased ejection MBBS, MRCP (UK) Definitive treatment for this is defibrillation fraction can reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac MRCP (Ireland), FRCP using electricity to shock the heart back into a arrest. These devices are placed under the skin in the (Edinburgh), FRCP (Ireland), regular rhythm (DC shock). Automated External chest wall and have wires that are attached to the FAMS (Cardiology Singapore), Defibrillators (AEDs) can be seen at airports, heart itself. When they detect ventricular fibrillation, FESC (Europe) recreation centers and other places. a shock is automatically delivered to the heart, FRCGP (UK), Public Cardio-Pulmonary-Resuscitation CPR (or restoring a heartbeat and averting sudden death. FRCP (London), Cardio-Cerebral-Resuscitation CCR), use of AEDs FAPSIC, and rapid activation of emergency medical services (Interventional) have dramatically increased survival rates. Treatment Prognosis for sudden PBM if not given within four to six minutes can cause some (Singapore), permanent brain damage. Diagnostic tests include cardiac arrest FCCP (USA) relevant blood tests, repeated electrocardiograms, Public education and widespread availability of AEDs FACC (USA). echocardiogram, CT coronary angiogram, cardiac will increase survival. Appropriate medications, diet catheterization and electrophysiological studies. control and suitable exercise will help. Not smoking Consultant and control of obesity is very important. Regular Interventional monitoring of lipids (cholesterol), blood pressure, Cardiologist ECG and blood sugar is advised. If needed the doctor Nair Cardiac Medical Centre will suggest coronary angiogram, balloon angioplasty, # 16-08 Mount Elizabeth stenting or bypass surgery. The newer Drug Eluting Medical Centre, Singapore. Stents (medicated Stents) have helped many to lead Email: [email protected] normal life. However, it requires two blood thinners / [email protected] to be taken for at least a year but usually many years. The new BVS (Bioabsorbable Vascular Scafold) addresses this problem, as this requires only six months to one year of the blood thinners.

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idiet has brought Indonesian fabrics on to the world stage. He Turning shares with IndoConnect his influences, ambition and updates on his plans Traditional to bring ikat international in 2013 Didiet Maulana has no problem declaring that he Fabric into is a fashion designer AND entrepreneur. He has also taken up the challenge to dedicate himself to advancing Elegant Chic the fashion direction of Indonesian textiles. As he himself puts it, he has a vision of lifting the value Q. What are your thoughts about the recent and the meaning of traditional fabrics and to spread official recognition of Batik as part of the pride of Indonesia wear and textile craft to the Indonesia’s cultural heritage (by Unesco in younger generation. 2011)? The renowned Indonesian fashion designer is It is good to have Batik be recognized as Indonesia’s famous for promoting Indonesian crafts through cultural heritage. It is a moment when the international his fashion line called ‘IKAT by Didiet Maulana’. world as well as Indonesians appreciate the value of Batik. His heady mix of combining cultural heritage with Batik is not only a textile with patterns, it is an art that contemporary fashion is reflected in the line’s ‘tenun’ also captures the romantic stories found in our traditions. Ikat process which is a resistant dyeing technique similar to tie and dye and is used to pattern warp and Q. What is his ultimate ambition as a designer weft fabrics. for Indonesian fashion? Are there any other Just in the last couple of years, he has received areas you intend to branch out as a business? attention from foreign fashion buyers and Indonesian My ultimate ambition is to bring ikat as the next media. He was chosen as one of the nominees for heritage textile from Indonesia. Yes, we are planning ‘Tokoh Industri Kreatif 2012’ (Creative Industries to to penetrate the market more with accessories lines. Leader 2012) by Seputar Indonesia; ‘The It Designer Our first line is a bridal collection called SVARNA 2012’ by Prestige Indonesia Magazine - One of the launched in February. persona of 40 under 40s list as a Fashion Entrepreneur by Prestige Indonesia Magazine and Mercedes Benz Who or what have been the most Indonesia; The Icon of the launching of Kuningan important influences on you in the City Mall and part of the HOT LIST 2013 by DAMAN area of fashion design? Magazine and was the official designer for the Puteri The first is traveling. In the Indonesian fashion scene Indonesia 2013 beauty pageant. Indonesia I admire Edward Hutabarat, Obin and Biyan. In international world, I adore Christian Dior, Q. This year, what has been your inspiration Hubert de Givenchy, Christobal Balenciaga, YSL and and reasons for choosing the colours, design Phoebe Philo. styles of your latest Mentari collection? Mentari 2013 represents the spring summer season Q. Do you have plans to make available your in international fashion calendar and the inspiration creations in the region especially in Singapore? for it came from the beauty of East indonesia’s Yes. It is in our plans to open up some point of sales scenery - be it the beach, the sea, sand and surf etc. outside Indonesia, especially in the Asia region, The pastel colours and vibrant palette represent the including Singapore. We are now seeing the right festive of Indonesian culture and oversized cutting retailers to carry the line.

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Didiet Maulana, seorang perancang memajukan kain tekstil Indonesia. Maulana”. Dia menggabungkan Kreatif 2012” oleh Seputar busana Indonesia, bercerita Dia memiliki visi untuk mengangkat unsur warisan budaya dengan Indonesia, “The It Designer kepada IndoConnect tentang nilai dan makna kain tradisional fashion kontemporer yang tercermin 2012” oleh majalah Prestige pengaruh, ambisi dan informasi dan memberikan kebanggaan untuk dalam proses penenunannya. Indonesia dan Mercedes Benz terbarunya untuk membawa kain dan kerajinan tekstil dari Walaupun baru beberapa tahun saja, Indonesia; “The Icon” peluncuran ikat ke internasional pada tahun Indonesia kepada generasi muda Didiet telah mendapatkan perhatian Kuningan City Mall dan menjadi 2013. Sebagai seorang perancang Indonesia.Selain dari itu, Didiet dari para pembeli busana luar salah satu dari HOT LIST 2013 oleh busana dan juga usahawan, dia juga dikenal karena usahanya untuk negeri dan juga media Indonesia. Majalah DAMAN, serta menjadi juga mengambil tantangan untuk mempromosikan kerajinannya Dia sempat terpilih menjadi salah desainer resmi untuk kontes mendedikasikan dirinya untuk yang diberi nama “IKAT oleh Didiet satu nominator “Tokoh Industri kecantikan Puteri Indonesia 2013.

32 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 33 Travel It’s the Marine Life for me

You won’t be disappointed with the ‘under the sea’ views and the waterpark rides rock!

irst decide whether you want WHAT WILL YOU SEE? ADVENTURE to get wet or remain dry as For example, the first zone is the waters COVE WATERPARK there are two new aquatic of the Strait of Karimate and Java Sea If you love water rides and slides, there are attractions at Resort World which are popular destinations for six to try out! Our favourite: the Riptide Sentosa (RWS) new Marine viewing underwater caverns, shipwrecks, Rocket, South-east Asia’s first hydro- F Life Park: The Adventure Cove coral, sponges and diverse marine life. magnetic coaster. A two-person dinghy rider Waterpark and the S.E.A. Aquarium. Both Shipwrecks often evolve into thriving is propelled through gravity-defying uphill can provide the family with loads of fun. You artificial reef system. climbs and then a sudden drop down 225 may try both on the same day but our advice Species to look out for: Batfish, threadfin metres in 40 seconds! is do each on a different day to get the most trevally, golden trevally and pompanos. You The two-lane Duelling Racer is for those out of your experience. end your journey at the 10th zone aka Shark with a competitive streak. Grab a racer mat The hype is true – the Marine Life Park’s Seas! There are about 200 and race against another. As you pick up is the world’s largest oceanarium in terms of sharks of 12 species include speed, there is a series of thrilling dips water volume - 60 million litres! It is home to including the nurse shark, and bumps before you reach the finish! 100,000 marine creatures from 800 different black-tipped reef shark, bamboo Then there is the literal Whirlpool and species. The centrepiece is the immersive shark and grey reef shark. Spiral Washouts! You get on a circular Open Ocean viewing gallery which is truly Apart from the sharks, the tube for both but in the Spiral you twist and awesome and we see the beauty of sharks to journey will include sightings of majestic turn in an enclosed tunnel. The Whirlpool rare species of fish gliding elegantly in their manta rays, giant groupers, Napolean you go for a spin with revolutions, twists, “natural” environment behind a floor-to- wrasse, moray eels, lion fish, cardinal fish turns and dips before you wash out in an ceiling glass wall over 8 m high and 36 m and many other colourful variety of marine open bowl of swirling water. It’s really fun. long. Visitors follow a sea route that covers life. At the end of the day, MLP hopes to For those who would like to relax and chill 10 zones with 49 different habitats and also inspire visitors to support maritime out, there is the laid back Adventure River information displays – 50 interpretive conservation efforts and is undertaking Ride. You sit in your inner tube and float panels and 20 touch screens - on all the marine education, conservation and down a long and leisurely 620-metre ride marine life in the aquarium. research in Singapore and the region. through vistas of tropical jungles, canyons,

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Sebelum mengunjungi atraksi terbaru Marine Life Park di Resort World Sentosa, pilih dulu: mau yang kering atau yang basah. Kedua-duanya tidak kalah asik dan menariknya! S.E.A Aquarium merupakan aquarium terbesar di dunia dengan volume air sebanyak 60 juta liter! Terdapat total sekitar 100,000 hewan dari 800 macam spesies. Open Ocean viewing gallery merupakan aquarium megah yang memiliki tinggi lebih dari 8 meter dan panjang lebih dari 36 meter. Adventure Cove Sleeping with the fishes Waterpark merupakan arena bermain bagi kalian-kalian yang menyukai wahana air Probably the most unique, one-of-a-kind stay room connected to an outdoor deck on the dan perosotan. Riptide Rocket merupakan experience you can find in Singapore, indeed the upper storey and a bedroom with an underwater seluncuran yang berhidro-magnetik whole of South-east Asia view on the lower storey. Cleverly designed pertama di Asia Tenggara, dimana kita akan For the first time, RWS is offering the Ocean into the suite is a bath tub beneath the wooden dijatuhkan dari ketinggian 225 meter secara Suites at the S.E.A. Aquarium. These are 11 deck, allowing guests to enjoy the comfort of tiba-tiba dalam 40 detik! Ada juga Duelling two-storey suites that allow the guest to live in a warm bath, while taking in the beauty of the the deep blue sea with an underwater view of underwater scenery. Racer, Whirlpool, dan Spiral Washouts over 50,000 marine fishes. It is a cosy, immersive On the upper level, the suite features a untuk kalian yang suka dengan olahraga experience watching them through a floor-to-ceiling living area which is luxuriously appointed with adrenalin. Untuk kalian yang hanya ingin acrylic panel in its bedroom. Guests also enjoy plush furnishings, including a sofa bed, whilst bersantai, kunjungilah Adventure River tailored five-star comforts that include luxurious the outdoor deck features a private relaxation Ride, Bluewater Bay, dan lain-lain. Untuk amenities and personalised butler service. corner that is fitted with a Jacuzzi pool and anak-anak, jangan sampai terlewatkan Each two-storey Ocean Suite covers a total lounge chairs. This unique experience of sleeping Big Bucket Treehouse! Kalian pasti akan of 90 sq m and comes complete with a living with the fishes costs around $2,400++ a night. menyukainya!

34 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 35 Special Feature Shopping for Solid ‘Natural’ Furniture

If you are looking for natural and ethnic ‘look and feel’ furniture, the kind typically reminiscent of Indonesian furniture, then we have just the right places for you! We went around Singapore searching for rustic, wood-based furniture that gives the Balinese- Indonesian ‘resort’ feel in design and came up with some surprising discoveries!

The Lifestyle Hub: Second Life for Teak

The LifeStyle Hub offers a different solution in resourcing materials. The cosy loft and roof showroom on Tagore Lane uses recycled or reclaimed teak wood from Indonesia. Mr Jay Tay, the company’s Design Manager, explained, “We have a team in Indonesia to search and collect used teak wood. It’s green and more durable than newly harvested trees, as it is conditioned to be 2010 Lifestyle: Indonesian Feel tough and less susceptible to cracks as compared to new wood.” While recycled teak is the main source, other recycled woods 2010 Lifestyle is a Singaporean company with its own factory such as elm, oak and pine are also used. Jay said that Singapor- in Indonesia, which creates beautiful contemporary furniture eans appreciated Indonesian furniture; “They have their own and restores old antique furniture. They also innovate and find character. Just a look and you know it is from Bali or inspired new uses for old storage bins etc. According to the company’s by Balinese arts. At The LifeStyle Hub we offer great diversity in Manager, Poh Yu Ting, having your own factory also means, design and give it a contemporary look.” Traditional furniture “A customer can customise the design or size of the furniture. such as coffee tables, rice beds and gerubuk (chest box) are Our factory in Surabaya has Indonesian artisans working with given modern touches adapted for different use. Apart from mahogany, teak and mindi woods.” having their own factory in Central Java, The LifeStyle Hub also Yu Ting, was at one the three outlets (the other two are at sources their range from several speciality factories. IMM Jurong and IFC at Sungei Kadut). According to her the expat market in Singapore is more inclined towards the Bali- The LifeStyle Hub Address:222 Tagore Lane #04-18 TG nese type of dark wood furniture. However, 2010 Lifestyle has Building Singapore 787603. Tel: (65) 6100 0085. many other designs that give the ‘Indonesia feel’ of natural and organic. She showed us a dining table that was carved from a single tree trunk. “It’s one solid piece and very unique. No two tables alike.” Made out of tembesi or ironwood the table could easily be complemented with chairs, benches or stools from the same wood. Outdoor rattan furniture made of synthetic resin and high density polyethylene from Indonesia is popular in Singapore. You can also buy graphic paintings made by art students from Solo. 2010 LifeStyle is completely Indonesian and great with customisation.

2010 Lifestyle Pte Ltd Address: Leisure Park Kallang, 5 Stadium Walk, #02-04, Singapore 397693.

36 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 37 LI BAI - Specialist in Chinese Arts & Antiques

Real antiques – from furniture, paintings, Shandong, Jiangxi and Shanxi, which appeal panels and lamps – as well as restored and to collectors. Clients have different taste; some refurbished pieces but all original collectibles like lacquer pieces with scenery paintings averaging 80 to 120 years, are available at and traditionally made wood-joint furniture Li Bai Arts & Antiques. The ‘secret’ is in the (that uses no nails). Her Indonesian clientele direct sourcing of the collection, according to likes furniture with clean lines and also her Ms Linda Lee; 16 years ago, together with her extensive Tibetan collection. “People buy brother, Ms Lee gathered from remote villages antiques because they have character, an aura, in China a stockpile of antique furniture. This a story to tell,” smiled Linda. She invites those was long before antique collection became interested to visit and experience the mystique fashionable among mainstream rich. of antique Chinese treasures. “We have a stockpile that will last me another 10 years!” said Linda. The two-level LI BAI ARTS & ANTIQUES PTE LTD Address: 20 Bukit Batok Crescent, #07-08 Bukit Batok showroom is packed from floor to then, it’s now very difficult to find such pieces Enterprise Centre. Tel: (65) 6316 1181. ceiling. The antiques are all made by hand, by but we are still able to provide good prices.” Email : [email protected] Website traditional craftsmen and methods. She said, : www.libaiarts.com Opening Hours : Sat Linda stresses Li Bai specialises in genuine & Sun 10:30 am - 6:30 pm Weekdays by “We were able to gather such a large collection antiques from villages such as Zhejiang, appointment.

Natural Living: Part & Parcel of Nature

Natural Living is part of a well-known group of furniture com- panies but the accent is on furnishings inspired by nature with its tagline reading ‘Asian inspired resort living.’ Some of its teak- based furniture comes from Indonesia. Yovi Lee, the Marketing Manager of the Furniture and Furnishings group of companies, said, “It’s that unmistakable Indonesian Balinese style of bark and wood, water hyacinth and outdoor rattan range (in this case Karo Teak Furniture: though it is synthetic resin), that is appealing. Natural materials such as banana bark and rubber wood are used. Natural Living Customise at Cost is a mid-range market store that sources its products from all over the world. Karo Teak Furniture (KTF) has been involved in exporting Indo- Step into a Natural Living showroom like the one in Upper Bukit nesian furniture since 1997. Ten years later, the company which Timah and you would rarely see leather or stainless steel; wood is owned by Noor Naeerimah’s father opened a retail outlet in is a must. There is a large choice of furniture and accessories, Singapore. Noor, General Manager of KTF, looks after the show- both for indoor and outdoor, made out of Acacia, Birch, Teak, room at Bukit Batok. The company still exports to its two main Resin, Water Hyacinth, Ash, Pine etc. markets: the Middle East and Europe. The showroom which has a warehouse look is stacked with furniture and furnishings. Natural Living Address: 215 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Level 5. KTF also with its own factory at Central Java offers a high Singapore 588184. Tel: 6314 7747 level of customisation. Noor said, “We have customers who come with interior decorating magazines telling us what they would like and depending on the level of customisation we quote our price.” The company specialises in teak wood, mahogany and meh wood. Often the furniture is made of solid wood without nuts, screws or bolts. Concentrating on a fine finish, the company’s talented artists often create from scratch at their factory in Indonesia. KTF can do varied styles such as Indonesian, mini- malist, European and regal-gold and has an impressive online catalogue at www.karoteakfurniture.com

Karo Teak Furniture Address: Blk 2024 Bukit Batok 23 #01-20 Bukit Batok Industrial Park A. Singapore 659529. Tel: (65) 67627847.

36 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 37 It is the perfect time to stock up on all the beautiful and must-have collectibles for your eventual moves in the summers. Be swept away by LI BAI’S wide selection of more than 2,000 collectibles of antique Chinese, Tibetan furniture and other decorative works of art. Don’t miss this chance to secure great bargains at your favourite antique store, located on the west side of Singapore.

Lamp-hanger Chair with ‘Shanxi’ ‘Butterflies’ Chest Red Lacquer Side Table ‘Shandong’ Wine Table ‘Shandong’ Calligraphy Cabinet Usual $1, 800 Usual $1, 600 Usual $2, 500 Usual $3,000 Plum-blossom Open-works’ Now $ 800 Now $ 800 Now $1, 250 Now $1,500 Lattice Panel

Horse-saddle with round glass top (Diameter : 91.5 cm) 24-drawers’ Medicine Chest ‘Jiangxi’ Cabinet with Calligraphy Elm/bamboo Side Chest ‘Jiangxi’ Calligraphy Altar Chest Usual $5, 000 Usual $3, 000 Usual $2,500 Usual $880 Usual $1, 500 Now $2, 500 Now $1, 500 Now $1,250 Now $400 Now $ 750

Direct Warehouse Price 20 Bukit Batok Crescent #07-08 Karo Teak Furniture Quality Teak Enterprise Centre S(658080) www.karoteakfurniture.com 100% Finishing/ Coating for All Items Tel: 6316 1181 K Free delivery & No GST Email: [email protected] 65 6762 7847 Custom-made Specifications & Designs Bringing nature closer to you Tue to Sun 11am - 6:30pm Mon & holidays by appointments

38 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 39 Direct vehicular access to doorstep : turn into Enterprise Centre carpark, level 7 www.libaiarts.com It is the perfect time to stock up on all the beautiful and must-have collectibles for for collectibles must-have and beautiful the all on up stock to time perfect the is It your eventual moves in the summers. Be swept away by LI BAI’S wide selection selection wide BAI’S LI by away swept Be summers. the in moves eventual your of more than 2,000 collectibles of antique Chinese, Tibetan furniture and other other and furniture Tibetan Chinese, antique of collectibles 2,000 than more of decorative works of art. Don’t miss this chance to secure great bargains at your your at bargains great secure to chance this miss Don’t art. of works decorative favourite antique store, located on the west side of Singapore. Singapore. of side west the on located store, antique favourite

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38 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 39 Direct vehicular access to doorstep : turn into Enterprise Centre carpark, level 7 www.libaiarts.com www.libaiarts.com 7 level carpark, Centre Enterprise into turn : doorstep to access vehicular Direct Education Learning English in Singapore

British Council (Singapore) LTD: which is predominantly English-speaking. English for adults courses They also like to socialise with the friends Tel: +65 6664 8171. they make in British Council and this helps Email: [email protected] them to improve their conversational skills at the same time. c. Local parents who wish to improve on their British Council Singapore’s Bahasa own written and spoken English so that they Many Indonesian Indonesia website: http://www. can be better role models for their children. britishcouncil.org.sg/id d. Working professionals who study English students who come to The British Council has been in to upgrade their skills and improve on their Singapore realise the Singapore since 1947. It has a 4-year career options. This group comprises of both EduTrust certificate and all its teachers locals and foreigners working in Singapore. most important first are registered with Singapore’s Ministry The courses are split into three levels: step in getting an of Education. Krytine Joyce is the Deputy Elementary, Foundation and Academic, Director who is managing the Adults where there are three to six levels each. education here is programme in Singapore. Her extensive This meticulous structure ensures that proficiency in experience in teaching and managing English there will be a class for students of all courses to foreign nationals with the British levels. For example, a student who speaks English. IndoConnect Council in the Middle East, North Africa and very little English need not worry about has compiled this list South Asia. being put in a class where the other The British Council’s English for Adults students already possess some fluency of selected courses courses cater to four main groups of students: in the language. Our teachers conduct that provide English a. Foreign Students who are sent to free placement tests for all students to Singapore to study English, in preparation assess their written and oral skills before Language studies for for their university studies in an English- recommending them the appropriate class students and adults at speaking country. They will study until they that will meet their needs. Each class is achieve the desired IELTS score to enter also made up of a good mix of students conversational, university. from different countries to encourage them academic or business b. Expatriate spouses who wish to upgrade to communicate in English and hence their English skills and improve their brush up on their conversational skills and standards integration into the Singapore environment, pronunciation.

40 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 41 icon+ : English for univeristy Language works: business & Uptrend college: english for entrances conversational english communication Tel: +65 6336 6551. Tel: +65 6733 3147. Tel: +65 6566 5655. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.icon-plus.com WEbsite: www.languageworks.com.sg Website: http://uptrendcollege.com

Icon+ was established in 1999 and is Language Works (LW) was established in Uptrend College was established in registered with the Ministry of Education 2009 and describes itself as a ‘boutique’ 1986 providing accounting and business (MOE) and its Curriculum and Instruction language training centre that can customise management courses and has grown since department is headed by a seasoned an English learning programme for then. By the 1990s the college also attracted education professional and experienced companies and individuals to improve foreign students. The College has a Certificate teacher, Mrs Mehr Arora who holds a double English language, communication, sales in English for Communication course that Bachelor’s degree in Education as well as and customer service skills as well as prepares students who are not native speakers Political Science (with a master’s degree in conducting Business English, Writing and of English, in everyday situations and prepare the former with a first class and distinction). Conversational courses. them for a tertiary education conducted ICON+ provides English courses for LW’s Principal Consultant is Petrisha in English. Students are taught listening, university entrances purposes; specifically Sun who conducts personalised corporate speaking, reading and writing skills. The for test preparations for standardised tests training and language coaching to students course will be delivered daily on a full-time such as SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, UKCAT, globally. basis for a period of six months. The Certificate GMAT and GRE. The school also highlights LW courses cater to working executives is awarded by the College also conducts the that it also place emphasis on teaching test (presentations, negotiations and business Preparatory Courses for the International taking strategies and time management writing) with its Business English English Language Testing System (IELTS) and skills both of which it says are critical courses and expatriate families do the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in getting high scores. So its English Conversational course for everyday English. (LCCI) English for Business. proficiency courses chiefly teach writing , LW’s approach has always been to teach Uptrend College has been awarded the reading, listening and speaking skills for in small groups of 2 to 5 students so that EduTrust provisional certification from the CPE. academic purposes. The school caters to more attention can be devoted to them by EduTrust Certification note: This is awarded diverse nationalities ranging from 16 to 35 their language coaches. EduTrust / CPE by the Singapore Government’s Council of years old. Note: As LW is a training centre and does Private Education to ensure the school meets a It has a rather unique ‘Score Improvement not offer degree programmes affiliated certain standard and that the interests of the Guarantee’ scheme. According to Ms with other universities and offer part-time student is protected (for more information: Mehr, “Our programs are designed to courses less than 50 hours. www.cpe.gov.sg). maximize a test taker’s scoring potential, which is the objective of a prep program. Our no-frills guarantee states clear and British Council teachers conduct free reasonable qualifying conditions (i.e. to be a hardworking student). If a client doesn’t placement tests before recommending the achieve the improvement we promise, he/she can take another full prep course for free.” appropriate class that will meet their needs

40 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 41 Advertorial The Right Choice

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42 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 43 42 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 43 Expat Tips

Flying to Jakarta? Searching for best buys to Jakarta

lying to Hatta-Soekarno airport should be a breeze as there are so many choices but how many airlines fly there and which is the cheapest Ffare? The internet has made shopping for a seat to Jakarta so very easy thanks to the SkyScanner website: http://www. skyscanner.com.sg The flight and fare finder website gave the answer to the above questions quickly. There were actually 13 for the given date we chose that flew direct from Singapore to Jakarta AND it sort out the results from the cheapest fares of the low cost carriers to the higher fares of the legacy airlines. The cheapest return air tickets cost $108 per person. What more can one ask for? Well, one can also book the airline through the portal as well as compare airlines and their times help you pick the flight that meets your schedule. Skyscanner also has Hotel and Car Hire tabs for you to also arrange your accommodation (separately from your flight) and ground transport but we did not explore this part of the website yet. Skyscanner is a handy web tool to tap on and there is no fee charged. Its value is to provide only search results and once you choose the flight, the booking phase is passed on to the airline or travel agent or other established flight booking websites like Expedia, Zuji, CheapTickets.sg etc. Shown here are the results for one of our online queries for you to see for yourself:

44 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 45 Expat Tips Harga Spesial untuk Pelajar dan Pemegang Passport Indonesia

Harga tiket pulang ke Indonesia dengan harga yang lebih murah ini hanya berlaku dalam jangka waktu terbatas saja

aruda Indonesia baru-baru ini meluncurkan harga spesial untuk pemegang passport Indonesia dan G juga untuk para anggota dari PPIS (Persatuan Pelajar Indonesia di Singapura) untuk jangka waktu yang telah ditentukan. Bagi pemegang passport Indonesia, harga Garuda Flight Schedule to Indonesia tiket pulang pergi ke Jakarta (termasuk SEMUA pajak) adalah S$270 (untuk Aircraft used for all routes below: penerbangan pada pukul 7.25 am dan B738 Singapore – Jakarta Singapore – Denpasar (Bali) 11.25am setiap harinya) dan S$290 (untuk Frequency: Daily Frequency: Daily penerbangan lainnya). Selain daripada itu, Flight No. ETD ETA Flight No. ETD ETA bagi Anda yang membeli tiket sebelum GA823 0725 0815 GA841 0750 1035 31 Maret 2013, Anda akan mendapatkan GA825 1000 1055 e-Voucher seharga S$30. Promosi harga tiket GA827 1125 1210 Denpasar (Bali) - Singapore spesial ini berlangsung sampai dengan 30 GA829 1220 1310 Frequency: Daily Juni 2013 untuk periode penerbangan dari 1 GA831 1520 1615 Flight No. ETD ETA Februari sampai dengan 30 September 2013. GA833 1730 1830 GA840 1905 2140 Untuk menikmati harga spesial ini, Anda GA835 1835 1930 harus menunjukkan passport Anda sewaktu GA837 2020 2110 Singapore - Balikpapan membeli tiket hanya di kantor penjualan Frequency: 1, 3, 5, 7 tiket Garuda di Singapura. Jakarta - Singapore Flight No. ETD ETA Garuda juga memberikan promosi spesial Frequency: Daily GA849 1450 1715 untuk penerbangan satu arah atau pun Flight No. ETD ETA pulang pergi bagi para pelajar berusia 12 GA822 0625 0905 Balikpapan – Singapore sampai 31 tahun yang tergabung dalam GA824 0755 1035 Frequency: 1, 3, 5, 7 PPIS. Promosi spesial untuk pelajar ini GA826 0845 1135 Flight No. ETD ETA termasuk 30 kg bagasi dan pemotongan GA828 1130 1420 GA848 1135 1350 harga $30 bila menunjukan kartu anggota GA830 1350 1640 PPIS sewaktu membeli tiket di kantor GA832 1435 1735 Singapore – Makassar penjualan tiket Garuda di Singapura. Harga GA834 1635 1925 (via Balikpapan) promosi ini berlaku untuk penerbangan GA836 2035 2325 Frequency: 1, 3, 5, 7 Garuda ke Jakarta (harga tiket pulang Flight No. ETD ETA pergi S$245), Balikpapan/Makassar (S$315) GA849 1450 1915 dan kota-kota di Indonesia lainnya melalui Jakarta (dari S$365) samapi dengan 30 Juni Makassar - Singapore 2013. Masa berlaku tiket selama satu bulan (via Balikpapan) dari tanggal keberangkatan. Frequency: 1, 3, 5, 7 Kantor penjualan tiket Garuda berlokasi Flight No. ETD ETA di 101 Thomson Road #12-03 United GA848 0935 1350 Square. Untuk reservasi, hubungi tel: +65 6250 2888.

44 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 45 Expat Tips Some Tips on Car Rentals

ast issue, we said chauffeured car rentals in Singapore is best but if you need to self-drive keep the L following advice in mind: Price range: Freedom of mobility in Singapore comes at a price. The internet is a good place to start shopping for Prior booking: Prior booking especially Timeliness: If you do not want to be competitive rates. You will find that on online is best and more cost effective than charged extra, return the car on the agreed average, small economy roundabouts cost last minute bookings. Try to book as way time. If you anticipate you will be late, call about $100 or more, and luxury sedans cost ahead as possible for weekends or near the car rental company and find out the $300 or more based on unlimited mileage holiday periods. If you cannot find your arrangements for dropping off the car late, for a day. Rates get progressively less and choice of vehicle or on the dates you prefer especially after office hours or even at a there are many promotions if you rent for online, one alternative is to try the daily different location etc. a longer period. Check out the websites or newspapers like the classified section of the Deposits and refunds: Find out how and call for the latest promotions. Straits Times. when you will be refunded any deposits. Driving licence: You must have a valid Check before driving out: Ethical car Some companies may request for cash driving license. If you are a tourist, you must rental companies will do a once go-round deposits or block a certain amount on your possess an international driving license. the car to check existing dents and scratches credit/charge cards. For the latter, after Don’t forget to bring: Apart from a valid and log them in your presence. If you hurry you return your car and there are no other driving license, don’t forget to bring along and drive out without doing this, you might charges, make sure they tear the credit/ formal identification like your ID, passport etc regret later when you return the car. charge slips in your presence.

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Pindai untuk info selengkapnya Beyond Indonesian Food Serenity’s Iron Pot Rice Dishes

Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant’s signature Spanish Paella

any think of ‘paellas’ almost as a national dish of Spain. In Singapore, it is the signature dish at the Serenity at VivoCity. The four-year M old restaurant is known for serving authentic Spanish food; especially its a la minute cooked Paella Valencia and Squid ink Paella, which are served piping hot. Know your Paella If you’re a first timer to Spanish cuisine, There are also other Paellas such as Squid Ink Paella – Spanish Iron Pot Rice (pronounced as Paella, Seafood Paella, Lobster Paella, Scampi PA-E-YA), is the must-try! Experts are of the Paella, Vegetarian Paella, Pork Ribs Paella, Cod singular opinion that it traditionally originates Fish Paella and Cray Fish Paella. Your paella’s from the city of Valencia. This slow-cooked will arrive piping hot and take about 20 minutes (traditionally on an open fire and flat pan) rice to prepare. While waiting for the freshly cooked dish is simmered in a secret-recipe stock and paella, there are many tapas, soup and salad then piled with seafood such as mussels, prawns, items to choose as starters. The menu also has squid and fish. Depending on the region in Spain, Fideuas (a Spanish type noodle) and the Suckling the choice of meats, seafood, vegetables and Pig, also made the Spanish way. seasoning vary. There is a live band playing Spanish music Serenity uses Boomba, a short-grain rice daily. Sometimes the restaurant also organises variety, which plays a critical role, as it is able to Flamenco Dance Nights! You have the option absorb the flavours of the ingredients three times to dine in air con comfort or alfresco, facing the more than normal rice, infusing the dish with Sentosa Resort Island. multiple flavours. Like most of us, the Spanish also like to eat the slightly burnt rice at the base of the pan, which is extremely delicious and Location: No.1 Harbourfront Walk #01-98/99, VivoCity Singapore 098585 fragrant, just like the Chinese clay-pot rice! Business Hours: Open daily 11am - 11pm Contact: Tel. 6376 8185

march 2013 IndoConnect 47 Food & Beverage Kintamani

ometimes the food might be familiar to you but if the ambience is just right, the taste becomes truly ‘enak’ too. More delicious as your thoughts and S tastebuds are in a better frame of mind. That was our impression of Kintamani. It was the first halal Indonesian restaurant within a hotel to be opened in Singapore in 1985 and is a favourite with Singapore’s diplomatic and government crowd. It has a good reputation for its sumptuous buffet, but we recommend a more ala carte route to experience the best of the restaurant. Yes, it is more expensive but you are worth it! Kintamani is a place near Gunung Batur in Bali and the connection is kept strong as the restaurant’s Chef Kaler is also from Bali. We tried their signature Indonesian dishes: Ikan Bakar, Tahu Telor and Rendang and Oxtail Soup or minced seafood skewered with lemongrass and Sop Buntut. Typical fare but very refined and the beef or chicken; Gulai Betis Daging Kambing, best was the Ikan Bakar - deep fried, super crispy lamb shank with traditional spices. The Chef and sweet (and not too spicy) even though fish is characterises all the food served here as not my favourite I enjoyed it here. The spice mix ‘Nusantara’ coming from several places like used in the Ikan Bakar include lemongrass and Padang, Jawa and Bali. More some herbal spices. The beef Rendang was very Getting there, please note: Kintamani is on tender with a melt-in-your-mouth experience so the fourth floor of Furama Riverfront Hotel unlike the tougher meat experienced elsewhere. at Havelock Road (not to be confused with Again, in other rendangs one taste dominates Furama City Centre Hotel at Eu Tong Sen St in usually of caramelised briny coconut but here the Chinatown). marination of many spices come together, again very refined. Another thing different about the rendang here is it’s a little more spicy (chilli) hot. Other ala carte must-trys that the Chef RATING: PRICE: $ $ $ recommends, these are not-so-common as the ADDRESS: Furama Riverfront Singapore, dishes above are Kintamani’s Satay Balit using 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633 TEL: 6739 6463

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dishes.’ This time the pricing is relatively at par with Bango at $4.90 for the 500ml pack. Sweet Smell of Success Lovers of sweet soy sauce should try it and see if it tastes as good as it claims. But there is another story behind the n an Indonesian home, there is no battle of the brands - for the sweet soy running away from kicap manis and sauce market - on a global scale. About keropok accompanying a meal. Say 14 years ago, ABC was sold to global I Bango or ABC – the two household corporate giant Heinz and since then ABC names for the sweet sauce - and the aroma has maintained its position as the world’s of dishes such as satay, empal daging come second largest soy sauce brand; which is to mind. In fact, almost anything can go why if you were to go to any of the NTUC, with sweet soy sauce. It is one of those GIANT or Cold Storage supermarkets, in staples Indonesians living abroad will seek Singapore, you can easily buy a bottle of where ever they can be found or must have ABC sweet sauce anytime you like. it supplied by friends and families visiting Bango is also part of another giant from home. Whether it is Bango or ABC, buyers company, Unilever, and it is very popular Belanja, the popular Indonesian provision prefer to buy double the size - the 600ml not only in Indonesia but also in this region. shop at Lucky Plaza, confirmed it. The packs. There is little doubt that the rate of Created in 1928, it was sold to Unilever two sauces are quite in demand with its consumption, either eaten directly as a dip in 2001. What this goes to show is that clientele but Bango is the more popular or used as flavour in cooking, is very high. Indonesia can and does have home grown choice. The Belanja staff said that even Again, at that bigger size, Bango still sold at products that can find a world market though ABC costs $2.80 for a 300ml bottle, a premium $5.20 compared with just $3.85 and it is nice to know all the favourite customers fork out extra money and pay for ABC. Indonesian foods that one might miss have $3.45 for the same sized bottle of Bango. ABC is not standing still. The latest is the the potential to be world best sellers ! Many prefer Bango’s more unique taste introduction of its new product – ABC Black - SJA because it uses black soya beans as an Gold – and it comes in premium packaging ingredient. Speaking of sizes, there was that makes it look as good as a gift. The Belanja Note: All the products above another interesting fact that was gleaned advertising says this is the ‘ultimate dark can also be bought online at from the shop. and flavourful sauce to create rich and tasty www.belanja.com.sg

50 IndoConnect march 2013 march 2013 IndoConnect 51 telephone Directory

EMERGENCY TAXI & PUBLIC NUMBERS TRANSPORTATION KBRI SINGAPURA

EMERGENCY AMBULANCE & FIRE Dial-A-Cab No. 7 Chatsworth Road 995 (65) 6342 5222 Singapore 249761 (65) 6737 7422 NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE CityCab & Comfort Taxi (65) 6737 5037 / 6235 5783 1777 (65) 6552 1111 www.kbrisingapura.sg [email protected] POLICE EMERGENCY SMRT Taxis 999 (65) 6555 8888 Perihal Keimigrasian (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 1 DENGUE HOTLINE Smart Cab (65) 6839 5407 (Ibu Siti) 1800 933 6483 (65) 6485 7777 Perihal Layanan Konsuler dan Penata FIRE HAZARD REPORTING Trans-Cab Laksana Rumah Tangga (PLRT) 1800 280 0000 (65) 6555 3333 (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 2 (Konsuler) POLICE HOTLINE Premier Taxis (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 3 (PLRT) 1800 255 0000 (65) 6363 6888 (65) 6839 5422 (Ibu Kalsom)

SCDF GENERAL ENQUIRIES Prime Taxi Perihal Perhubungan 1800 286 5555 (65) 6778 0808 (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 4 (65) 6839 5434 (Bpk. Ade) AVA HOTLINE Yellow-Top Taxi 1800 226 2250 (65) 6293 5545 Perihal Ekonomi dan Perdagangan (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 5 SP POWERGRID TAXI EMERGENCY BOOKING (65) 6839 5454 (Ekonomi / Ibu Ida) (To report a power failure) 1900 915 2222 (65) 6839 5451 1800 778 8888 (Perdagangan / Ibu Elya) SBS BUS INFO CENTRE NEA HOTLINE 1800 287 2727 Perihal Politik 1800 225 5632 (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 6 MRT INFORMATION CENTRE (65) 6839 5460 (Ibu Saliah) FLOODS / DRAIN OBSTRUCTIONS 1800 336 8900 1800 284 6600 Perihal Penerangan, LOST & FOUND SERVICE TAXIS Sosial dan Budaya BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION 1800 225 5582 (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 7 AUTHORITY (65) 6839 5472 (Ibu Afat) (to report structural defects in non- LOST & FOUND SERVICE BUS HDB buildings) (65) 63837211 Perihal Bea Cukai (65) 6325 7191 / 6325 7393 (65) 6839 5427 (Ibu Ros) MRT INFORMATION CENTRE HDB ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE 1800 336 8900 Perihal Pertahanan SERVICE UNIT (ESMU) (65) 6839 5491 (Ibu Ava) (to report power failure and structural LOST & FOUND SERVICE TAXIS defects in HDB buildings; the service 1800 225 5582 number for your building can be found in your lift lobby) LOST & FOUND SERVICE BUS WEBSITE KBRI 1800 275 5555 / 1800 325 8888 / (65) 63837211 SINGAPURA 1800 354 3333 www.kbrisingapura.sg EMERGENCY NUMBERS DRUGS & POISON FOREIGN MISSION ONE www.indonesianembassy.sg (non-emergency) CALL CENTRE (65) 6423 9119 1800 476 8870

WEATHER CALL SEARCH YELLOW PAGES (65) 6542 7788 777 7777

CITYGAS LOCAL DIRECTORY IndoConnect (to report gas pipe leakage, disruption ASSISTANCE to gas supply and low gas pressure) 100 1800 752 1800 INT’L DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE 104

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ertama kali saya memutuskan untuk pindah ke Singapore adalah merupakan sebuah keputusan yang boleh dibilang Pnekat, dengan berbekal bahasa Inggris yang tidak lancar dan gelap bagaimana hidup di Negara orang bersama anak saya yang waktu itu masih sangat kecil baru sekitar 3 From Singapore with Love tahun usianya. Keputusan yang berani ketika di Indonesia sendiri posisi saya sebagai Hidup itu Pilihan, Tinggal dan Bekerja di Corporate Secretary sebuah perusahaan ternama harus saya tinggalkan dengan Singapore adalah Pilihan. semua fasilitas yang saya miliki saat itu, hanya satu dalam benak saya bagaimana namun satu hal yang mungkin sulit untuk anak saya tumbuh menjadi anak yang saya bisa bekerja di Singapore dan saya dapatkan kalau saya masih di Jakarta, peduli kepada orang tuanya, anak saya membesarkan anak saya di Singapore. yaitu Love (Cinta), kedekatan hubungan tumbuh menjadi anak yang mengetahui Berbekal penawaran pekerjaan yang saya kasih sayang ibu dan anak yang saya bahwa untuk memperoleh sesuatu dia terima dari sebuah perusahaan Canada, rasakan selama di Singapore menjadi harus bekerja keras dan berhemat, saya memberanikan diri memulai hidup lebih kuat, karena kita memiliki quality pendidikan akademi memang sangat baru di Singapore mulai dari nol, saya harus time yang cukup selama di Singapore, utama bagi seorang anak, tapi pendidikan bisa membagi waktu saya antara pekerjaan, pekerjaan rumah yang kita pikul bersama akademi bukan segalanya tanpa di rumah dan anak , hal yang tidak pernah sama antara ibu dan anak memberikan dukung oleh pendidikan budi pekerti, saya lakukan sebelumnya selama di Jakarta. suatu pengalaman yang berkesan dan dapat etika dan moral, hal ini yang mungkin Di Jakarta kita terbiasa dengan tergantung dijadikan pelajaran bagi anak. kadang terlupakan di Negara yang pada orang ketiga, pembantu, baby sitter, Pemerintah Singapore yang sangat berpenduduk banyak. pengemudi dan lain lain, rasanya mudah memberikan kemudahan fasilitas publik Setiap pilihan itu ada konsekuensinya, saja tinggal di Jakarta, bahkan mencuci bagi warga negaranya atau PR yang tinggal ada baik dan buruknya tergantung dari rambut pun tidak kita lakukan di rumah, di Singapore mempermudah sebuah sudut pandang mana kita melihat, namun pulang kantor menunggu waktu 3 in 1 di keluarga dapat memiliki quality time, hal saya melihat dari sudut pandang yang daerah CBD, kita bisa memanjakan diri yang sulit ditemukan di tempat Negara saya miliki dan keterbatasan yang saya kita di berbagai mall yang ada di Jakarta. maju dan kota metropolitan lainnya. miliki, saya berterima kasih Tuhan telah Di Singapore betul betul berubah 180 Hidup itu pilihan, saya memilih tinggal di mengantar saya untuk bisa tinggal dan derajat, kita harus melakukannya semua Singapore karena saya membutuhkannya, bekerja di Singapore sehingga saya bisa sendiri, dari memasak, mengurus rumah, untuk mencapai tujuan hidup saya, bukan melihat detik demi detik pertumbuhan menjaga anak juga bekerja di Kantor, tapi berarti saya tidak mencintai Indonesia anak saya, bisa menjadi ibu sekaligus itu semua justru memberikan sesuatu Negara tempat lahir saya, Indonesia akan wanita karir dalam waktu yang sama. pengalaman yang berbeda, tahun berganti selalu ada di hati saya, namun kalau kita tahun terlewati tidak berasa, anakpun bicara suara hati, saya memilih tinggal di tumbuh menjadi remaja, saya menysukuri Singapore dengan segala tantangannya, Dorothea Pantow tinggal dan bekerja di Singapore, walaupun karena saya bisa menikmati quality time Director of GLD Investments Pte Ltd persaingan sangat tinggi, harus berjuang bersama anak saya sesering mungkin. and Head of Perindo (Persatuan lebih keras untuk mencapai sesuatu, Saat ini tahun demi tahun tidak berasa, Indonesia) International

More Bahasa Indonesia? More News from Home I believe your magazine will be more interesting if the I like the last issue’s magazine contents but articles were written in Bahasa Indonesia including can you also include more news on Indonesia? the advertisement because the target is Indonesian at - Mirzal, Nanyang Technological University all levels of education. - Anwar Editor: IndoConnect was conceptualised Editor: Currently, IndoConnect is bi-lingual but as a publication to cover news, activities and yes, we do have plans to migrate more editorial pages lifestyle topics of interest to Indonesians in to Bahasa Indonesia. We have a wide readership Singapore. Although there is such a large base where English is well accepted. However, if the community of Indonesians here, there was response or demand from readers for more Bahasa no general interest publication to connect Indonesia pages grows, we will definitely prepare for everyone together, so our priority is to first this eventuality. cover Singapore-based news and events.

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