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IndoCONNECTING INDONESIANSConnect IN SINGAPORE VOL.3 NO.3 2015 Success from Scratch > page 10 Property Guide 2015 > page 16 BRINGING IN THE ISSNEXERCISES 2345-7325 VOL.3 NO.3 2015 | $4.00 ISSN 2345-7325 IN STYLE 9 772345 732007 9 772345 732007 106307 SunMedia-IndoConnect Barcode.indd 1 10/3/14 2:51 PM 106307 SunMedia-IndoConnect Barcode.indd 1 10/3/14 2:51 PM Editor’s Note Celebrating the Competitive Spirit s we step into the Year of the Sheep, we look forward to exciting new opportunities and challenges that awaits us. Predicted to be a year that focuses on competition and success, the Year of the Sheep also coincides with Singapore’s hosting of the 28th Southeast Asian games (SEA Games). While the nation and its neighbours gear up to battle it Aout in competitive sports, IndoConnect in this issue shines the spotlight on sports and the competitive spirit. Supporting Singapore’s Vision 2030, “Live Better through Sport”, we have laid out special features, news and interviews on everything you wanted to know about sports. From the right diet to excel in sports to developing the winning attitude, to choosing the right sport to introduce to your toddler, we have covered the topic in extensive detail. In our cover story, we introduce you to Singapore’s billion dollar state-of-the- art Sports Hub which will be key to expanding the scale and scope of complementary spaces for sports in the city which is notorious for its limited land space. This year, Singapore is also celebrating 50 years of existence and it is time to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and join in the revelry by participating in the various EXPERIENCE GREAT events planned by the local community and government. That is not all, we also have an exclusive feature on the latest properties being developed and launched in WORLD, EXPERIENCE the real estate market along with some great tips on putting your money in the right property. Don’t miss reading about the latest happenings at the Indonesian Embassy THE WORLD and our features on the movers and shakers in Indonesia. With increasing number of Indonesians looking at critical sectors such as health, education and investment, in this issue we have included information and interesting reads on the various sectors that interests you. We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we did creating it. Do keep sending us your feedback. We value them and try to incorporate your suggestions in our subsequent issues. Nomita Dhar Editor-in-chief Contributors Priya Muhamad Darlene Ramakrishnan Alamsyah Machell She is a journalist who is He is with the Republic Espena passionate about travel, of Indonesia Embassy in She is currently photography, adventure and Singapore’s Information, pursuing her doctorate the outdoors. Fortunately, her Social and Culture in History at Nanyang work gives her the right platform section and the embassy’s Technological to indulge in these three interests. According official photographer. He also teaches University. She loves to read, travel to her, “One of the best thing about being a photography at the Sekolah Indonesia and dance to the beat of Latin journalist, is that no one day is the same as the Singapura and is responsible for many music. When she’s not busy writing next. Every day, I get the opportunity to meet of the photos in IndoConnect related to her dissertation, she writes poems, interesting people from diverse backgrounds.” events and functions of the Embassy. articles and others. GWSA_Indo-Connect_210x297(H)_03_FA.indd 1 10/4/14 12:56 pm 44 IndoCONNECTING INDONESIANSConnect IN SINGAPORE VOL.3 NO.2 2014 Jokowi: A Proud Father in Singapore > page 06 Handy Medical Guide 2015 > page 27 RINGING IN THE THE YEARIN STYLE ISSN 2345-7325 VOL.3 NO.1 2014 | $4.00 ISSN 2345-7325 9 772345 732007 9 772345 732007 106307 SunMedia-IndoConnect Barcode.indd 1 10/3/14 2:51 PM 12 54 106307 SunMedia-IndoConnect Barcode.indd 1 10/3/14 2:51 PM Publisher Sun Media Pte Ltd Embassy Editorial Board Ismunandar Hosea Richardo Manurung Editor-in-chief Nomita Dhar Editorial Priya Ramakrishnan 10 60 Vithya Rajasegar Zuraidah Ismail Creative Project Manager Valerius Reza Boenawan 14 36 Contents Advertising & Marketing Jamie Ho Photo Contributions Indonesian Embassy in Singapore EDITOR’S NOTE Art & Culture HEALTH EVENTS Muhamad Alamsyah 01 Celebrating the Competitive Spirit 12 A Look into the World of 34 Orthodontic Treatment 57 What’s Happening? Michael J. Kristiono the Ancient Batak for Growing Children Valerius Reza Boenawan 14 An Urban Experience 36 Too Tired for Sports? Cover STORY 15 Building Bridges to Connect Hearts Get Yourself Checked! HAPPENINGS Printing Stamford Press Pte Ltd 04 Singapore’s State-of-the-art Playground 16 Bringing Culture and History to Life! 38 Dental Braces – 58 Embassy Events 17 Indonesian Artist Honoured with A Moment with the Specialist Inaugural Freedom Award 39 An App that Feeds the Belly MICA(P) 071/05/2014 FEATURE 40 Of Greens and Beans TRAVEL ©Copyright 2015 by Sun Media Pte Ltd. All 06 SMU’s Presidential Distinguished 41 Fitness routine for the Elderly 60 Sendang Sono: material in this publication is strictly copyrighted PROPERTY and all rights reserved. No part of this publication Lecture Series presents Former 43 the Lourdes of Southeast Asia may be reproduced in whole or in part without Minister Professor Mari Pangestu 18 The ‘Hot Potato’ Status of Property prior written permission of the copyright holder. 07 Au Revoir Singapore 20 Coveting an Address in Singapore PARENTING All facts are correct at the time of publication. While every effort has been made to ensure the 08 Success from Scratch 24 Living In Paradise 42 Do You Really Need it? FOOD & BEVERAGE LISTINGS information that appear in this publication is 10 Leaving a Legacy for Indonesian Music 61 Sports Listing 30 correct at the time of production, changes do occur and Sun Media Pte Ltd shall not be liable for 11 In Memoriam: Yoga Dirga Cahya 48 The Land of Haute Cuisine any errors, omissions or inaccuracies that occur. EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT BUSINESS 49 A la Carte: Famous French Joints 26 Kesempatan Bagi Pekerja Migran 43 Workforce Trends to Watch Out in 2015 50 Food for the Gods ADDRESS BOOK 28 The Sports Leaders 62 Telephone Directory A PUBLICATION OF 30 Decoding Singapore’s Pre-School Programmes TECHNOLOGY SPORTS 44 Glitzy Gadgets Coming 52 Indonesian Sport: Marriage of PICTURE POST Your Way in 2015 Tradition and Contemporary 64 Island of a Thousand 45 Must-have Apps for Sports Fans 53 Be a Sport Temples 20 Kramat Lane 54 Beating for the Offbeat #01-02 United House Singapore 228773 FASHION TEL: (65) 6735 2972 / 1907, 2986 46 Kebaya’s American Debut PRODUCTS FaX: (65) 6735 3114 50 E-MAIL: [email protected] 47 Look Good While Sweating it Out 56 Spring in Full Bloom WEB: www.sunmediaonline.com COVER STORY COVER STORY UPCOMING EVENTS OUE SINGAPORE OPEN 28th Southeast Asian Games 2015 Opening Ceremony Started in 1987, the Singapore Open Returning after 22 years, the 28th has proven to be a success as a marquee Southeast Asian Games, held sporting event in promoting badminton from 05-16 June 2015, will around the region, and helping companies be the biggest regional enhance its branding and presence in multi-sport event to be Singapore. Misbun Sidek was the very staged in conjunction first Men’s Singles champion, while with Singapore’s 50th the legendary Liem Swee King was the anniversary celebrations. first Men’s Doubles champion when he partnered Bobby Ertanto in 1987. VENUE : National Stadium The Script DATE : 05 June 2015 VENUE : Singapore Indoor Stadium Live in Singapore DATE : 07-12 April 2015 Meet The Script: Danny O’Donoghue (vocals, piano), Mark Sheehan (vocals, guitar), Glen Power (vocals, drums). Three Irish men who are as direct – as impassioned – as their songs. VENUE : Singapore Indoor Stadium DATE : 21 April 2015 Singapore’s by Priya Ramakrishnan of Sport Singapore said, “As Asia continues Jewel in Singapore’s Crown Experiencing Sports State-of-the-art Playground to make history in the sporting arena, with Located on a 35-hectare site in Kallang, Are you planning to learn a a various world cups and championships and the Singapore Sports Hub is well-connected new sport or yearn to have a An inspiring structure built to enhance Singapore’s status as a global sports city, Singapore the Olympics featuring in the region over the to the MRT network, connecting pathways go at fun try-outs? You might Sports Hub is a fully integrated sports, leisure, entertainment and lifestyle arena. next decade, it is timely that we encourage and major expressways that will offer even be thinking of joining one discussions and sharing around sports venue Singaporeans low-cost and hassle-free of those fitness groups exercising with such atapulting Singapore’s status on the environment. Conferred with the sports in the city which is famously known design, management and technology.” He access to everything the hub has to offer. enthusiasm. If ‘yes’ is your answer, then the as a global sports city hosting Green Mark Gold Plus for its eco-friendly for its limited land space. The Singapore further added, “Our objective is to provide Designed by London-based design Singapore Sports Hub is your go-to place. world-class international sustainable design, the stadium and Sports Sports Hub was inaugurated in a grand Singapore residents and their families and engineering firm Arup — a part of Check out the official website of Singapore events, the state-of-the-art Hub is home to a 3,000-capacity multi- ceremony on 30 June, 2014 and the National with innovative, affordable, relevant and the designing team of the iconic “Bird’s Sports Hub and participate in fun activities CSingapore Sports Hub stands purpose indoor arena, a 6,000-capacity indoor Stadium which replaced the old stadium in accessible public sports facilities for their Nest” Olympic Stadium of Beijing — for free.