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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.

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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.

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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

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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. From yoga to Pilates to even tall at 82.5m. Located in Singapore’s aquatic centre along with a water sports Kallang is the pride of the nation providing sporting and recreation needs and also the National Stadium Stadium has an Zumba, there are plenty to choose. You can riverside Kallang district on the site of centre suitable for hosting dragon boating, sports enthusiasts to develop interest in provide common spaces for the community ingenious structure of a horseshoe, with also join free-to-play session of games such the former national stadium, which was kayaking and canoeing at the Kallang Basin. competitive sports. to build social capital and rally behind local one side opening up to a view of Singapore’s as Kin Ball, Lawn Bowls and Giant Chess fondly referred to as Singapore’s “Grand That’s not all, it also features a 41,000 sq. m The National Stadium saw its first three sporting heroes.” glittering waterfront business district. on certain days of the month. Old Dame” is an iconic addition to the retail skate park, lawn bowl green, climbing events – World Club Rugby 10s (21- 22 Little Red Dot’s carefully sculpted skyline. wall, beach volleyball court, hard courts, and June, 2014), Singapore Chinese Orchestra Singapore Sports Hub The Singapore Sports Hub’s new National waterfront area as well as a sports museum which presented Our Music, Our People Diresmikan pada tanggal 30 Juni Stadium has a capacity of seating 55,000 and sports library. 2014 (28 June, 2014) and Stefanie Sun, 2014, Singapore Sports Hub adalah audience and is also the only stadium Kepler World Tour 2014 (5 July, 2014). arena olahraga, rekreasi, hiburan, dan which can host a multitude of sporting Singapore Vision 2030 gaya hidup arena yang terintegrasi. events from football, athletics, rugby and A fully integrated space where Singaporeans Community Programmes Terletak di Kallang dengan dengan cricket, as well as concerts. can play, watch, shop, train and cheer, the Fostering Unity luas 35 hektar, Singapore Sports Hub One of the most architecturally Singapore Sports Hub has set the stage Going beyond just spectator events, the mudah diakses karena terhubung challenging and technologically progressive for the Island-city’s grand entry into the Singapore Sports Hub will provide an dengan MRT. Apakah kalian berolah projects to be ever built in Singapore, the exclusive club of international sports hosting opportunity to integrate into community raga atau ingin bersantai? Atau Sports Hub built at a cost of $1.33 billion countries. Key to providing additional programmes and also experience sports with ingin bergabung dengan kelompok also boasts world’s largest free-spanning energy and impetus for Singapore’s Vision several innovative initiatives and host of kebugaran yang berantusiasme seperti dome. Its cutting edge energy-efficient 2030 - “Live Better through Sport”, the public facilities for daily use. In his speech at kalian? Singapore Sports Hub adalah cooling technology also makes it one of the world-class Sports Hub has expanded the the inaugural ceremony of the stadium and jawabannya. world’s green structures with zero impact scale and scope of complementary spaces for arena conference, Mr Lim Teck Yin, CEO

4 IndoConnect | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | www.indoconnectsingapore.com www.indoconnectsingapore.com | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | IndoConnect 5 FEATURE FEATURE Au Revoir Singapore IndoConnect shares with you highlights of a fruitful conversation with the Minister Counsellor for Information, Social and Cultural Affairs.

imon D.I. Soekarno bids committee for the celebration of the arrangements. To begin with, it is already goodbye to the embassy family Independence Day. Although the process a challenge for me to be firm, precise and and IndoConnect after years was tiring and stressful, seeing how much accurate, yet graceful in my actions. of being an integral part of the fun they had was worth it. S magazine, supporting, guiding What are your hopes for the future and nurturing it with his valuable insights. In your few years here, how has the of IndoConnect and what message We wish him all the best in his future relationship between Singapore and would you like to convey to its endeavours. Indonesia changed? readers? I notice a tremendous growth of people- I hope the cooperation between Please share with our readers few to-people contact lately. Indonesians and IndoConnect and the Embassy would details about yourself and your Singaporeans are pretty much close, tighten and that they continue to produce family. geographically and demographically. The well-executed issues. As for the readers, I’m happily married to my lovely wife of relationship has grown to be a close-knit one. always remember to prioritise your well- 18 years, Evi. We have two sons, Jason being although life in Singapore may and Diego. It has been hard for our be fast-paced and tough. I wish that you family during my overseas postings and I would continue to lend your support to appreciate every sacrifice they made for the Embassy and my future successor. I SMU’s Presidential Distinguished me. In return, I commit myself to their also thank you for the wonderful time and happiness. apologise for any mistakes made.

Lecture Series presents Describe your experience in Foreign Affairs, especially during your posting Former Minister Professor Mari Pangestu in Singapore. What are the things you by Zuraidah Ismail like from Singapore? Singapore is the third country I’m posted to In an ever-changing world, we have to be extra innovative, creative and smart. That is one after Chile and Madrid. I received cultural of the key messages Professor Mari Pangestu conveyed to the audience at the Presidential shock previously. Fortunately, it took me Distinguished Lecturer Series held at the Singapore Management University (SMU). hardly any time to adjust myself here in Singapore. The food is lovely; the weather ith a population of investment issues, political economy of is pretty friendly despite the occasional With events held almost every about 250 million reforms and sustainable development Here are some of the important issues heatwaves. I also admire Singaporeans law- weekend at the Embassy, share with and a vast land area issues. In her speech, she mentioned Prof. Mari mentioned that Indonesia needs abiding nature very much. As a newcomer, us your mantra on achieving work- of almost two million that one of Indonesia’s social issue is on to take note of: I was amazed at the small things people life balance. square kilometers, poverty and inequality. • Indonesia needs to develop more on here do like queuing up for the MRT and I don’t see those events as work because WIndonesia faces a challenging journey Having to be part of the government creative industries keeping left on escalators. I see the Indonesian as my friends. The towards economic growth. The Mochtar for more than a decade, the topic on the • Indonesia needs to diversify exports gatherings are opportunities for me to Riady Auditorium was fully packed with ‘New Normal’ is dear to her heart as and focus lesser on commodity-based What is the one thing that you miss socialise and wind down from my daily an audience which consisted of mostly an economist as well as an Indonesian. trading most about Indonesia? hectic schedule. Indonesian staff and students coming ‘New Normal’ is a terminology based on • More focus to be put on infrastructure I miss Indonesian food, especially its When I do have a time off on weekends, from various institutions, all eager to post 2009 global crisis. As the economy and logistics sambal. I sometimes find the food here I would be sure to spend quality time listen to the insightful opinions of the recovers from the crisis, it comes back to • Indonesia needs an investment stimulus slightly lacking on the spice department. with my family. Simply being around eminent speaker. a ‘New Normal’, with more uncertainties • Bureaucratic reforms are important Then again, I guess chili crab, braised them recharges me. Professor Mari Pangestu was the for many countries like Indonesia. chicken feet and chicken rice has Minister of Trade for the Republic of compensated for that. Tell us about your new Indonesia from 2004 to 2011. As Minister Prof Mari Pangestu posting. of Trade, she played an active role in the Profesor Mari Pangestu memberikan ceramah dalam acara Presidential Distinguished Please share with us highlights of I am given a new challenge as WTO; initiated various Ministers of Trade Lecturer Series yang diadakan di Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Singapore Management your tenure here in Singapore. the Director of Protocol for the meetings; and provided leadership in University (SMU). Beliau berkata bahwa walaupun Indonesia akan menghadapi One of the highlights is Panggung Gembira Ministry of Foreign Affairs. My regional cooperation at ASEAN in 2011. tantangan dalam pertumbuhan ekonomi, dengan kebijakan dan institusi yang tepat, – a free open-air concert dedicated to all job is to liaise and coordinate Before becoming minister, she provided kehendak dan kepemilikan politisi, ekonomi Indonesia akan dapat tumbuh. Indonesians residing here. Last year, I with many parties with regards policy advice on international trade and was the Chairperson for the organisation to VVIPs movements and

6 IndoConnect | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | www.indoconnectsingapore.com FEATURE Success from Scratch by Zuraidah Ismail Andrie Wongso recounts his story of transformation from a man Friday to motivational speaker.

Organised by the Indonesian Training Center and Media Transformation Ministry in collaboration with Indonesian Student Association in Singapore (PPIS), the talk received positive feedbacks. “I have heard a lot about Andrie as he is a Photo: Lufti Hamdi well-known speaker. I look forward to more of his seminars in the future. PPIS has done a good job,” says Marvin, a business student from Singapore Institute of Management (SIM). The collaboration of Andrie’s team with PPIS and the Indonesian embassy was a pleasant experience for all parties and Andrie wishes to visit Singapore again. He wrapped up the three-hour long seminar with a note of advice – “To achieve the best future, we have to begin with ourselves; and that applies whenever and rom an odd job worker to a wherever we are.” celebrated and renowned Andrie also hopes that Indonesian motivational speaker — one youths wouldn’t undervalue themselves of Indonesia’s influential and that they should be proud of their man Andrie Wongso tells us identity, dare to fail, move forward, always howF he made that possible at his seminars be optimistic. “Success is My Right” at the Embassy and “Esok Penuh Harapan” held at Sekolah Indonesia Singapura in January. His 400-strong audience comprised Indonesian Andrie’s Inspiration domestic workers and students, as well as As an enthusiast in Kung fu, Andrie believes Mr Ismunandar, Education and Culture that it is the Chinese martial arts that has Attaché from The Embassy of the Republic taught him to do ethical business dealings. Indonesia, Singapore. According to him, Kung fu shapes up a Hailing from a poor family in the city of positive mind, teaches an individual to be Malang with an incomplete educational a responsible and disciplined person, and background, Andrie had to climb his way develops leadership qualities. It was also up to success the hard way starting from Kung fu that sharpened Andrie’s motivation Andrie Wongso ground zero. At a young age, he helped his and perseverance. Siapa yang tidak mengenal Andrie parents sell cakes at the marketplace. At Apart from Kung fu as an inspiration, Wongso, seorang motivator Indonesia 22, he tried his luck in Jakarta and prepared what is his secret? IndoConnect picked up ternama? Pada bulan Januari, beliau himself to overcome all challenges with very important points from his seminar. memberikan seminar yang diberi judul courage and honesty. It was there, that he ‘Esok Penuh Harapan’ di hadapan began his career as a salesman. Today, he Andrie Wongso’s Recipe ratusan penonton yang didominasi spreads inspiring messages to youths who for Success: oleh penata laksana rumah tangga come from the same boat and ignites hope 1. Be optimistic dan murid-murid di Sekolah Indonesia in them for a better tomorrow with the 2. Instil a good character Singapura. Beliau menceritakan motto ‘Success is my Right’. Andrie also 3. Utilise opportunities fully pengalamannya dari pekerja kasar seems to be one who does not shy away from 4. Put in 100 per cent effort sampai dengan menjadi motivator. sharing with the audience about his difficult 5. Never stop learning Walaupun jalannya berbatu-batu, tapi early life. Through it all, he remained 6. Never underestimate the power of dengan semangat yang berkobar-kobar, resilient and regarded his challenges as an prayer beliau dapat meraih kesuksesan. opportunity to build his strength.

8 IndoConnect | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | www.indoconnectsingapore.com FEATURE

Yoga Dirga Cahya (1986 – 2015)

ur hearts are broken by the sudden departure of Yoga Dirga Cahya, a promising young man Leaving a Legacy who had a burning passion to change Indonesia. We miss his charm, his charisma, and the way he connects so easily with us and people. He had touched the lives of many in Singapore, for Indonesian Music by Vithya Rajasegar especially the domestic workers whose plights he had felt so much for. He had so much compassion and love in his heart that his departure has left an emptiness in our hearts. OShortly after his passing, Singaporeans and Indonesians gathered together for a prayer at the Embassy of Popular music critic, Denny Sakrie added a monumental work to his vast array of achievements before his death. Indonesia in Singapore. The crowd consists mostly of Indonesian domestic workers and professionals residing in Singapore. Many kind words were shared about the charming man who had so much hope for Indonesia. He had a burning passion to change the reputation of Indonesian politics, and formed Kampanye Putih ndonesia lost one of its most Sejarah Musik Indonesia 1905-2005”, (100 in the people of Indonesia, the knowledge (White Campaign) with an aim to encourage transparency in the government. As a graduate of Nanyang popular music critic on January 3, Years of Indonesian Music) exhaustively and awareness of their country’s music. Technological University (NTU) and having spent nine years in Singapore, Yoga was inspired by the 2015 with the premature death of documents the history of the Indonesian With that, he left behind not only a wife efficiency of Singapore’s governing system. With a compassionate heart and amiable character, he was Denny Sekrie at age 51 due to a music scene and the lives of those who left and an 18-year old daughter but also a deeply affected by the plight of Indonesian domestic workers in Singapore. One of his goals was to fight for sudden cardiac arrest. The news an astonishing impact-musically speaking- nation that is all the more rich for his their rights. Iof his demise met with an outpouring on the country’s psyche. immense contributions. Yoga had a promising start to his career as the former President of the Forum Komunikasi Masyarakat of grief from not just his family and A product of his dedication and passion Indonesia di Singapura (Communication Forum for the Indonesian Community in Singapore) and friends but also music fans who were for music and Indonesian culture, his Denny Sakrie the President of Asosiasi Profesional Indonesia di Singapura (Indonesian Professionals Association in guided by his historic knowledge and book makes quite a number of startling Indonesia kehilangan salah satu kritikus Singapore). Although young, he had a life filled with impressive accomplishments. He wished to see many passion for music. A renowned musical observations, one of which is how several musik populer pada tanggal 3 Januari young professionals step forward and participate in politics and had hopes for a better Indonesia. critic, he kick-started his career as an radio stations started mushrooming 2015 lalu dengan berpulangnya Denny Yoga Dirga Cahya left behind a family who was fully supportive of his ambitions and thousands of announcer at Makassar’s Madama Radio, all over the country at a time when Sakrie (51) dikarenakan serangan Indonesians in Singapore who looked up to him as an exemplary individual. We will forever remember this before juggling a string of jobs including political upheavals plagued the nation; jantung mendadak. Berita sedih ini man who had inspired us all. Yoga will be greatly missed. screenwriter and judge for music and in a bold fashion, Denny Sakrie bukan hanya pada keluarga dan teman- competitions. Besides engaging in voice- links this promotion of the South-East temannya, tetapi juga para penggemar over for big commercial names such as Asian country’s musical culture with the musik tanah air. Bukunya yang berjudul Yoga Dirga Cahya Citibank, Panasonic and Marlboro, Denny state’s systematic and contrived effort to ‘100 Tahun Sejarah Musik Indonesia Pada tanggal 20 Februari 2015, masyarakat Indonesia, khususnya yang berada di Singapura, Sakrie was also part of various musical draw people’s attention away from the 1905-2005’) mendokumentasikan dikagetkan berita yang sangat memilukan karena kita kehilangan seorang teman, saudara, dan bands. A multifaceted individual, he soon burgeoning political problems. sejarah musik Indonesia dan orang- calon pemimpin bangsa, yaitu Yoga Dirga Cahya. Sebelum mencalonkan diri menjadi anggota began contributing articles to several Furthermore, the book also features orang yang berpengaruh terhadap DPR pada pemilu 2014 untuk Dapil II Jakarta, ia sangat aktif di beberapa organisasi, antara lain publications such as Tempo, Kompass Wage Rudolf Soepratman, the composer industri musik di Indonesia. Selain itu, Persatuan Pelajar Indonesia di Singapura, Forum Komunikasi Masyarakat Indonesia di Singapura, and Rolling Stones Indonesia. But his of Indonesia’s national anthem along with buku ini juga bercerita tentang Wage dan Indonesian Professionals Association. Dia memiliki harapan untuk Indonesia yang lebih baik. greatest accomplishment, in all his years his half-brother, Van Eldik, both of whom Rudolf Supratman, sang pengarah lagu Selamat jalan, Yoga! as a music connoisseur, is an oeuvre belonged to the well-known group, Black kebangsaan Indonesia bersama saudara that treats the evolution of Indonesian and White Jazz. tirinya, Van Eldik, yang merupakan music over the past century. Published All in all, 100 Years of Indonesian Music anggota dari grup Black and White Jazz. by Gagas Media, his book,“100 Tahun is but Sakrie’s hope and dream of imbibing

10 IndoConnect | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | www.indoconnectsingapore.com ART & CULTURE ART & CULTURE

A Look into the World of

the Ancient Batak All photos: Asian Civilisations Museum By Zuraidah Ismail The untold story of Batak people comes alive in this extraordinary exhibition of Batak sculpture.

t is a world filled with mysteries carved out of wood sits atop the jar and and masterpieces rooted in fixed to the stopper. The artistic heritage intriguing culture of ancient of the Batak people are evident in the Southeast Asian traditions. intricate pieces exhibited. IndoConnect takes you on a tour Director of the ACM, Dr. Alan Chong Iof the special exhibition at the Asian points out, “The gift of 20 important Civilisations Museum (ACM) showcasing Batak sculptures to the ACM allows our Mortar (panduduan) the extraordinary sculptures of the Batak audiences to fully appreciate the artistic Toba Batak, 10th century people of northern Sumatra. and social heritage of a special culture Wood The Batak people were notorious for that continues to live and flourish in Mandala Foundation Seated Male Figure being head hunters and sorcerers, a northern Sumatra, a short distance away Toba Batak, 17th or 18th century reputation intentionally cultivated to from Singapore. These artworks were not Sandstone, natural pigments drive away strangers. ACM lets us peek produced in isolation, but show a dynamic Mandala Foundation into the whimsical world that is rich exchange with Hindu-Buddhist art, in art and magic at their exhibition Chinese trade porcelain and other nearby ‘Beginning of the Becoming’ – a direct cultures.” translation of the name of Batak’s The exhibition, scheduled to run until supreme god, Mula Jadi Na Bolon. The 29 March 2015 at the ACM, is free for the works of art display the Batak religion, public’s admission. architecture and many other fascinating Rider Figure facets of their lives. (hoda-hoda bakkuwang) Patung Batak Toba Batak, 19th century or earlier On display are 20 masterpieces of Sampai dengan 29 March 2015, Asian Sandstone wood, stone and bronze which have been Civilisations Museum menampilkan Mandala Foundation donated by the Mandala Foundation berbagai macam patung dari alongside the works that are already kebudayaan Batak, Sumatera Utara. owned by the museum. As you enter the Patung-patung yang kebanyakan exhibition, you would be greeted by a disumbang oleh Yayasan Mandala seated sandstone male figure dating back tersebut ada yang terbuat dari kayu, th to the 17 century, sculpted in a pose that batu, dan perunggu. may have been inspired by Hindu-Buddhist sculptural traditions of neighbouring communities. Some of the pieces were Where made together with Chinese porcelain, Asian Civilisations Museum a hint on the traces of their southern 1 Empress Place Medicine Horn Chinese or Taiwanese origin. One of them Singapore 179555 (naga morsarang) th is a medicine container or guri-guri, made Front desk hotline: 63327798 Toba Batak, 19 century from a Chinese porcelain jar. A regal figure [email protected] Horn, wood, animal hide, fur, metal Mandala Foundation Guardian Figure About the Asian Civilisations Museum Medicine Container (pagar) The Asian Civilisations Museum is dedicated to explore the rich artistic heritage of (guri-guri) Toba Batak, late 19th century Asia, especially Singapore’s ancestral cultures. Through a collection of works of art and Toba Batak, 19th century Wood, palm fibre, metal, rattan, a varied exhibition programme, it hopes to deepen the understanding of Southeast Wood, porcelain, rattan, palm textile, resin, saga seeds Asia, China, South Asia, West Asia, and the Peranakan world. Rare among museums in fibre, metal Mandala Foundation Asia, the ACM connects audiences with many cultures. Mandala Foundation

12 IndoConnect | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | www.indoconnectsingapore.com www.indoconnectsingapore.com | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | IndoConnect 13 ART & CULTURE ART & CULTURE Building Bridges to Connect Hearts by Priya Ramakrishnan Singapore International Foundation (SIF) reaches out to connect Singapore with its expat communities through culture.

heart-warming community adapted to Hokkien opera. The Tale of Panji programme launched in was scripted and directed by Dr Chua Soo October 2011, Little by Pong and performed by the Jade Opera Little has captured the Group. It illustrates how cross-cultural imagination and hearts theatre provides an alternative avenue to Aof Singapore’s expat communities. A understanding other’s culture. monthly series of cultural exchanges, Guests were further offered a the programme involves the partnership gastronomic treat of Nasi Tumpeng, a An Urban Experience of Singapore International Foundation dish with a cone shaped mound of rice by Vithya Rajasegar (SIF) and the international communities surrounded by assortment of other dishes. within the island in an effort to promote The delicacy was officially chosen as the Art Apart Fair 2015 brings urban art from the streets to the bedroom. understanding and appreciation of different Indonesian national dish in 2014 as it binds cultures. Bridging Singaporeans and world the diversity of various Indonesian culinary everyone marvels at and revels in the And Zacheravic’s paintings are but part communities together, the programme traditions and symbolises the social unity of ingenious work propped on walls and beds. of the motley collection of artworks that focuses on engaging the diplomatic and those participating in the communal feast. In this fair, urban art has never looked Ms. Lim has carefully and meticulously professional communities in Singapore. To date, in-Singapore FOS communities this awe-inspiring and stimulating; hence, curated. When posed with the question In the January edition of Little by that have participated in such programmes it is but little wonder that Ms. Lim has of what her favourite piece is, she points Little, SIF partnered with Indonesian include the embassies of Belgium, Little by Little an assured fondness for that particular to a grand assemblage of wire mesh Embassy in Singapore to teach students Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and Pada acara Little by Little kali ini, movement, as “it can be interpreted in sculptures, which under dim lighting of the social enterprise 10 Square, how US, Australian, Indian and Malaysian High SIF bekerja sama dengan Kedutaan any way”. From mixed media paintings resemble the gods of Thebes. And with to play the Angklung, a traditional Commissions, as well as the American Besar Indonesia di Singapura mengajar that juxtapose the image of Emperor artists from far flung countries such as Indonesian instrument. Seeking to bring Association Singapore, Expat Kitchen, cara bermain angklung kepada siswa Hirohito with that of a digitised human to Mexico and Russia, one naturally ponders people from multiple cultures together Japanese Creative Centre, ReDot Fine dari 10 Square. Selain dari itu, tampil capture the increasing tyranny and fear the ‘whys’ of a limited range of works from to share and revel in the differences and Art Gallery, Sekolah Indonesia Singapura, juga kutipan cerita rakyat Panji yang of technology to whimsical works, which, Southeast Asia, to which Ms. Lim smiles similarities, these programmes enrich Temple of Fine Arts, Thai Association diperankan dalam opera Hokkian. through delicate curved lines, retain in and responds, “We would love to develop the lives and infuse positive attitude and Singapore, Thai Dance Society, The Ini menggambarkan bagaimana f glorious civilization could be pared them a sense of timelessness and magic, a closer relationship with Southeast Asian change. Instructors from the Rumah Japanese Association, Singapore, Korean kebudayaan dapat memberikan jalan down to a single defining moment, the fair truly elevates urban art to the level artists, especially Indonesian ones.” It’s a Budaya Indonesia also introduced the Association, Korean Art Professionals, SIF alternatif untuk memahami budaya satu Art Apart Fair 2015 would be it. The of high culture. statement that evokes interest in wanting students to Indonesian art and handicraft. Indonesian alumni network, Vietnamese sama lain. Diharapkan dengan acara annual events, which is in its fifth But the most enduring feature of to watch the ship of art traverse the Furthermore, the students led the audience community at the National University of seperti ini dapat mempererat hubungan year, gathers artworks from around Art Apart Fair has to be its “Adopt an Southeast Asian waters. in performing the popular Indonesian Singapore and friends from the Peruvian antara Singapura dengan Indonesia. Ithe world in an attempt to offer a paean Artist” programme that has resulted in tune, Ande-Ande Lumut with the and British communities in Singapore. to the vivid exchange of ideas, diverse set the promotion of artists such as Bruno Art Apart Fair Angklung. “Culture is a means to connect of riveting perspectives and the epiphanic Tanqueral and Ernest Zacheravic; and the Art Apart Fair adalah tempat Singaporeans and Indonesians so that artistic experiences. latter who is Lithuanian is more than eager berkumpulnya karya seni dari seluruh they can better understand each other and During an impassioned speech about to speak about his works — one of which dunia dalam upaya untuk menawarkan is also a very important tool to increase the state of contemporary urban art, Ms. is the controversial “Crime in Legoland”. nyanyian pujian untuk pertukaran ide, collaboration and partnership between Rosalind Lim, Founder and Director of Like the German artist Kaja El Attar, he too perspektif beragam yang memukau, the countries,” explained Mr Ismunandar, Art Apart Fair, narrates that the idea of thrives on spontaneous bursts of inspiration dan pengalaman artistik. Tahun ini Indonesian Education and Culture “providing a platform for emerging artists” and eschews the independent function of adalah tahun kelima bagi Art Apart Attaché, who attended the event along with struck her like a bolt of lightning; and quite the intellect. One work that finds itself Fair mengadakan acara serupa, Singapore arts veteran Dr Chua Soo Pong a bolt it is, for Art Apart 2015 continues its obeying Zacheravic’s principles of art is a dan melanjutkan tradisi dalam and Professor Pudentia Purenti, President tradition of bringing to the public a wide stretched brown sack that has a hand drawn memperkenalkan artis baru kepada of Asosiasi Tradisi Lisan and also lecture range of promising new artists. illustration of a mother carrying her child; publik. Pengunjung sangat terpukau at Faculty of Ilmu Pengetahuan Budaya Sauntering into the presidential suite and according to the Lithuanian artist, it dengan hasil-hasil karya yang dipajang Universitas Indonesia and the different rooms the entire 14th is a depiction of an endearing moment he di sepanjang lantai 14 Park Royal Hotel. The programme also featured an excerpt floor of Park Royal Hotel comprises, encountered in Indonesia. from the Indonesian folktale of Panji

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Bringing Culture and History to Life! Bring talented actors, singers and dancers from SMUKI together and you’ll get Indonesian Artist Honoured yourself a fantastic production! with Inaugural Freedom Award AYA2015: Malabero presents a What elements are involved in GAYA2015 confident man. He just wanted his work fresh new take on the life of Sir and how different is it from the previous done, and he knew it would be done. Jakarta-based FX Harsono is the first to receive the Joseph Balestier Award for Thomas Stamford Raffles and years? the Freedom of Art. his contributions to Indonesia. We inculcate traditional dances like How will GAYA benefit you and the Though many know him as the Saman, which is like a trademark of audience? warded for his active Mr Harsono who was born in 1948, studied Gone of the founding fathers of Singapore, GAYA. Besides that, singing and dancing As performers, we receive satisfaction commitment to the ideals of painting at STSRI “ASRI”, Yogyakarta from this. We develop qualities such as this play portrays him in his lesser known are weaved in the drama. In 2013, we had freedom of art, expression (Indonesia) and at IKJ (Jakarta Art patience and we learn about commitment role as the Governor who struggled to build Hip-Hop dances. This year is different, as and liberty, 65 year old Institute). He has been a lecturer at the and dedication to work. We also enjoy being and unite the people of Bencoolen, a small we include some history of Singapore into Indonesian artist Mr FX Faculty of Art and Design, Pelita Harapan province in Indonesia that was once under our our performance, in celebration of the on stage. It’s like, magic; being on stage is AHarsono was conferred the inaugural Joseph University, Tangerang (West Java) since different compared to real life. At the end of British rule. SG50! Balestier Award for the Freedom of Art on 2005. Recent solo exhibitions include the day, we aim to spread awareness among GAYA2015 is a yearly effort to showcase 20 January 2015. Nominated by Art Stage Things Happen When We Remember / Kita students and the public about Indonesia’s the diversity brought by the Indonesian Tell us about the character you’re playing. Singapore along with six other artists, Mr Ingat Maka Terjadilah, Selasar Sunaryo Art unique culture, especially in a multi-racial diaspora in Singapore. A vibrant and Nameless Girl: I play a local Bengkulu girl Harsono bagged the award as his work was Space, Bandung, Indonesia (2014), What Singapore. dynamic production featuring dance and who is very quiet and is closely attached recognised by the organisers to be portraying we have here perceived as truth/we shall musical elements of various genres, this to her father. She lost her mother at a pro-democracy dissent and experiences of someday encounter as beauty, Jogjakarta production promises to captivate audiences. young age. She is naïve, sincere and strong, About ethnic minorities in Indonesia. National Museum, Jogjakarta, Indonesia IndoConnect visited their rehearsal and is a fast learner. There is a character Venue : SOTA Drama Theatre The award was presented to him by the (2013), Writing In The Rain, Tyler Rollins, held on Sunday, 8th February 2015 and got development later on in the act as she Date : 15 March 2015 U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, HE Kirk New York, USA (2012), Testimonies, the scriptwriter and casts of GAYA2015: matures. She learns to forgive and becomes Price : $19 (Standard), $25 (Priority) Wagar along with Art Stage Singapore’s Singapore Art Museum, Singapore (2010), Malabero to give us a gist about the more aware of the society. She has a director Mr Lorenzo Rudolf. The Joseph and The Erased Time, National Gallery of production. passion in uniting the Bencoolen and Bugis For more information, visit Balestier Award for the Freedom of Art, Indonesia, Jakarta (2009). communities. gelarbudaya.com pays tribute to the first Consul General of Brief us through the storyline: Sir Stamford Raffles: I portray Raffles’ the United States of America to Singapore, Gaya2015: Malabero showcases the fighting personality as a random individual, not GAYA2015: Malabero Joseph Balestier, who served from 1836 to Art Stage spirit of Indonesians and their history with just as a Governor. In the scene, Raffles 1852. The prestigious award recognises GAYA2015: Malabero bercerita Dunia kesenian Indonesia boleh berbangga the founder of Singapore, Sir Stamford undergoes a dilemma between prioritising artists from Southeast Asia committed to tentang peran dan kontribusi Sir karena artis kawakan FX Harsono Raffles. It takes us back to the time when his King (the King of England), his family, promote and portray freedom of expression Thomas Stamford Raffles kepada mendapat penghargaan Joseph Balestier Raffles was deported to Bencoolen as and his job and empire. We thought about through their artwork. Consisting of a (From top to bottom) Rewriting The Indonesia ketika beliau berjuang untuk Award for the Freedom of Thomas Par was assassinated by the Bugis. what might go through his mind at that trophy, certificate and a grant of US$5,000, Erased (2009), Screen shot from video membangun dan menyatukan orang- Art pada tanggal 20 Januari 2015 di Art Raffles attempted to solve racial tension point of time. To do this, I had to do my the award will encourage more artists to Pilgrimage to History (2013), Writing in orang dari Bengkulu. Stage Singapore. between the people of Bengkulu and Bugis. research about Raffles. He was a strong self create works that are thought provoking. the Rain (2011)

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Mistake #2: Be caught unprepared We’ve heard the Fed talking about raising interest rates too many times. Just when everyone grows tired of the cry wolf game, the untamable animal is getting ready to attack in 2015. It stalks the prey silently in the dark. And when it finally attacks, it bites agilely and furiously, pouncing on it repeatedly in a short period of time. For those who have an existing home loan, persons per household, this translates to an call the banks now to ask for their latest Upcoming Uptowns incremental demand of 25,000 physical homes housing loan packages. Don’t wait till your bank Home sweet home it shall be with all these per year, he calculated. sends you the letter on interest rate revision. upcoming major residential launches. Mr Lee expects the supply overhang Paying higher interest takes effect the From exclusive themes to designs of combined with the prospect of higher interest following month, but repricing and refinancing sophisticated luxury, these swanky rates will keep buyers on the back foot over the will take time to process. Even after approval, it condominium apartments are most likely next couple of years. He forecasts home prices needs another three months to be effective. You going to be the talk of the town! to fall 10-15 per cent over 2015-16. have no choice but to pay higher interest before A price crash in excess of 20 per cent is the adjustment takes place. Ardmore Three improbable, he says, given the high price Modern yet timeless, Ardmore Three is elasticity of demand in the housing market. Mistake #3: a freehold development that will offer a “We will likely see significant buyer demand Expect to get rich quick perfect combination of prestige, style and coming into the market at lower price points,” with properties the convenience of being a stroll away from by Suresh Nair he said. If someone tells you that you can buy properties Orchard Road. The ‘hot potato’ If you are buying a private home in 2015, with little money or using other people’s cash, avoid making these three common mistakes, don’t be too carried away. For more information, visit says The Online Citizen website. They promise to share with you where the www.wheelockproperties.com.sg/residential_ money is. But these ‘profitable investment upcoming.html status of properties opportunities’ and ‘undervalued assets’ are PROPERTY is a “hot potato” and a key component of household wealth in Mistake #1: Rush in and get burnt most likely unsold units of overseas property South Beach Residences Singapore, with 47 per cent of household assets tied up in real estate. According to URA, there are 88,627 projects being marked-up and marketed to you. A sanctuary for environmentalists who So the government is unlikely to compromise the wealth of its population uncompleted private residential units, You can close one eye, buy any property also love futuristic architectures, the ahead of an unpredictable election. including Executive Condominium (ECs) in and still make a handsome profit in a growing development adopts an environmentally the pipeline. As at 3rd Quarter 2014, 28,120 market. But prices in many foreign property friendly approach and green technologies ooking forward to 2015, the Prices, in contrast, have proved relatively Mass market prices, on the other hand, will units (excluding ECs) are launched but remain markets are currently at their all-time highs. that are specially adapted to our tropical market will to continue to contend resilient as developers and private home sellers trend sideways, she says. She adds: “We expect unsold. For public flats, Housing Development There are also countries with structural climate. with headwinds from a glut of stand their ground. the projects with better offerings (such as close Board (HDB) will launch another 16,900 Built- economic problems but no turnaround in sight. supply and buyer caution, say proximity to MRT stations) to experience more to-Order (BTO) flats this year. The problem of these get-rich-quick property For more information, visit analysts. Prices are set to continue Edge down for resilient pricing levels (potentially up 5-10 per Do the math. Ninety per cent of resident seminars is that they tend to over-simplify the www.southbeach-sb.com theirL downward trend, but don’t expect a cent) while less attractive projects may see households already own their homes. strategies. There is no short-cut and no magic private home prices crash, they note. Private home prices edged down just 0.7 some pressure from relatively poor demand.” Population growth in Singapore is a record-low pill in property investment. And you really don’t Sims Urban Oasis “This year is not only Singapore’s 50th per cent on-quarter in the three months to Ms Voon cautions that the record completion 1.3 percent in 2014. For the past five years, the have to pay so much for a course and go around An oasis indeed where people can come Independence celebration but also potentially September, marking the fourth straight quarter of public residential projects could also deter annual increment in the number of resident in circles to learn that. home to peace and quiet, away from the an election year,” Ms Yvonne Voon, an equity of falling prices. Declines, however, have been some demand from mass market private households ranges from 3,000 to 22,500. Lastly, don’t be distracted by all the urban hustle and bustle. analyst at Credit Suisse Group AG, told measured. For the first three quarters, prices housing, which could again pose risk to prices Assuming there are two persons in each new noises around you. Make sure that all the Bloomberg Business. decreased by 3 per cent. within the segment. household, every year only 1,500 to 11,250 new fundamentals are sound before you make any For more information, visit As such, the government, knowing the hot homes are needed. decision. www.urbanoasis-simsdrive.com potato-status of properties, will work to ensure The big question: Burgeoning supply prices do not rise or “crash meaningfully” by Where are prices headed? Burgeoning supply is on the cards with an Symphony Suites keeping property cooling measures intact and While Ms Voon predicts prices will remain estimated 50,300 new residential units are set Symphony Suites would be a favourite fine tuning them if necessary, she said. “flattish” overall, there may be pockets of to be added to the market in 2015, followed by among music aficionados who live and While Singapore’s property market has weakness in the market. Prime property prices 71,500 in 2016 and 37,200 in 2017. breathe music! Nestled in the heart shown signs of cooling, with volume of new could decline 5-10 per cent, she said, given This point to a heavy oversupply situation Suresh Nair is a multi-award winning journalist with more than of Yishun, Symphony Suites close to private home sales halving this year, it has vacancy risks arising from weak rental demand ahead, Mr Eli Lee, Investment Research 35 years experience in the print-media, broadcast industry and the heartland and would no doubt be a defied expectations of a sharp correction. and unsold units. analyst at OCBC, warns, in an interview with online communications. He has written and edited for The New convenient place to live in. Developers sold 7,500 private residential “Declines may be steeper especially the The Business Times. Nation, The Singapore Monitor, The Straits Times and The New units in the first 12 months of 2014 – a 50 larger units (those with over three bedrooms), With average population growth at around Paper in varied fields from current affairs, foreign news, business, For more information, visit per cent on-year drop, driven by weakening but partly offset by stronger demand for the 75,000 individuals per annum from 2014 to entertainment, lifestyle and sports since the late 1970s. www.symphonysuites.com.sg demand. smaller units,” she said. 2020, and assuming a conservative three

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Artist’s Impression Bask in the City of the Sun: Discovering Natal’s 2014 Top Selling Project Convenient, Liveable, and Affordable Investment Potential A masterpiece comprising six residential towers is set to greet Brazilian realty developer Ritz Property takes you through a tour of Natal, the skylines of a highly sought-after residential enclave in Singapore. one of Brazil’s most promising investment assets. estled amidst the landed estates themselves to a galore of family fun at the families for which liveable space is paramount. hanks to international observes, “Brazil is a continent of great our offering will enable us to tap a much of Thomson and Sembawang Kids’ Riding Loop, Sand Play Corner or even Every home has been thoughtfully designed, exposure from the 2014 FIFA opportunities, and Rio Grande Do Norte and larger funding pool.” Hills, the sparkling new 698-unit the Mini Putting Green and Garden Chess. accompanied by the most functional selection of World Cup, Natal, the capital its capital Natal is an ideal location, Natal’s condominium, The Panorama, An iconic feature of the condominium is its fittings and branded appliances. city of Rio Grande Do Norte economy is growing faster than Brazil’s About Ritz Property is steps away from the future Panorama Trail where evening strolls and All of the 1 bedroom units in The Panorama in northeastern Brazil, is now national average, and the second-tier city’s NMayflower MRT station on the much talked morning jogs are ideal. 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The diverse yet successful performance, resulting in Knight Frank Pte Ltd. multi-billion pound government funding offering its Natal-based premium prompt earnings payouts and even a institutions such as Anderson Junior College, inclusive unit mix caters for the savvy investors for infrastructure development to boost residential project Majestic Village as a number of early exits. Nanyang Polytechnic, ITE College Central and looking for good rental yield, the working Brazil’s construction and tourism industries. 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volunteer pengajar karena HOME percaya Jenis pelatihan yang bahwa banyak pekerja rumah tangga Home Academy sebenarnya memiliki keterampilan tetapi diberikan HOME adalah When Bridget Tan founded tidak mendapatkan kesempatan untuk antara lain kursus Humanitarian Organisation for memperoleh pekerjaan yang sesuai dengan Migration Economics (HOME) in latar belakang pendidikan mereka di negara komputer, bahasa 2004, the non- governmental body asal. Tetapi beberapa jenis kursus memang Inggris, Baking dan only provided advocacy and advisory masih diajar oleh non pekerja rumah tangga Kesempatan Bagi Cooking, Caregiver, services to migrant workers. Following seperti kelas komputer, bahasa Inggris, a collaboration with Microsoft, bahasa Mandarin, Martial Arts dan Guitar. Cosmetology, computer and English courses became HOME juga merupakan mendapat Dressmaking, the organisation’s forerunner. Today, sertifikasi dari pemerintah menjadi HOME has three academies under its Pekerja Migran penyedia training caregiver sehari. Training Aromatherapy, HOME Academy memberikan sebuah pengalaman belajar kepada wing, graduating about 1400 students ini disubsidi oleh pemerintah sehingga Mandarin, Financial a year. The last school, Academy pekerja migran di Singapura yang tidak mereka dapatkan sebelumnya. peserta training hanya perlu membayar 3 provides special assistance to Pl anning, Javanese $10.- jika mereka merawat orang tua. Bagi Indonesian domestic workers. Domestic umanitarian Organization Hal yang sangat membuka Academy 2 untuk kelas minggu yang tidak merawat orang tua dapat juga Bridal Styling, workers are given the opportunity to for Migration Economics kedua dan keempat sehingga jumlah bergabung dengan biaya kursus $50.- learn interesting skills like cosmetology, menarik dari HOME Guitar Class, Modern (HOME) merupakan murid pun bertambah setiap tahun dari Saat ini HOME Academy 1, yang Javanese bridal styling, guitar playing sebuah organisasi non Academy ini adalah 80an orang di tahun 2010 menjadi 500an menyediakan kursus di minggu ke-1 dan Dance dan bahkan and even martial arts! It provides life pemerintah di Singapura orang di tahun 2012. Selanjutnya di tahun ke-3 berlokasi di ISS International School, konsep pemberdayaan Martial Arts empowerment to these workers and yang didirikan pada 2013, Bridget Tan berniat memberikan 25 Peterson Road, Singapore 238510 opportunity for them to learn not H pekerja rumah tangga pendampingan khusus untuk komunitas sementara HOME Academy 2, yang Jadi untuk Anda pekerja rumah tangga tanggal 6 September 2004 oleh Bridget just as students, but also as volunteer Tan. Di awal pendirian, HOME lebih “dari kita untuk pekerja rumah tangga Indonesia sehingga menyediakan kursus di minggu ke-2 dan yang ada di Singapura, mari meningkatkan teachers. HOME believes that many menitikberatkan pelayanannya kepada dibentuklah Academy 3 yang jumlah ke-4 berlokasi di Chinese International kapasitas dengan aktif mengikuti kegiatan- kita”. Pekerja rumah domestic workers already have talents advokasi dan pendampingan pekerja migran muridnya saat ini mencapai 240 orang. School (CNIS), 60 Dunearn Road Singapore kegiatan kursus salah satunya HOME in them, but unfortunately, couldn’t untuk menyelesaikan persoalan-persoalan tangga tidak hanya Sehingga HOME Academy 1, 2 dan 3 bisa 309434. Khusus untuk para pekerja rumah dengan harapan sekembalinya ke Indonesia, afford proper education back at home. menyangkut ketenagakerjaan baik oleh diberikan kesempatan meluluskan 700an siswa per semester dan tangga yang berasal dari Indonesia, kita memiliki bekal yang cukup untuk Check out www.home.org.sg for more pekerja perempuan yang pada umumnya 1400an siswa per tahun. Academy 3 menyediakan kursus di minggu membuka sebuah usaha untuk menjamin information on courses available or call belajar sebagai murid, berasal dari Philipina, Indonesia Myanmar, Jenis pelatihan yang diberikan pun pertama dan kedua juga di Chinese kemandirian keuangan Anda dan keluarga. (65) 6333 8356. India, Bangladesh dan oleh pekerja laki-laki mereka juga diberikan semakin bervariasi. Pada awal tahun International School. Salam Perubahan! yang berasal dari Cina, India, Bangladesh pendirian, HOME hanya menyediakan kesempatan belajar dan Myanmar. kursus komputer, bahasa Inggris, Baking Di tahun 2006, HOME bekerjasama sebagai volunteer dan Cooking. Sekarang HOME Academy dengan Microsoft melakukan kursus pengajar memberikan kursus lainnya yaitu Caregiver, komputer yang kemudian dilanjutkan Cosmetology, Dressmaking, Aromatherapy, dengan kursus bahasa Inggris. Inilah yang kursus selama 8 bulan untuk minggu Mandarin, Financial Planning, Javanese kemudian menjadi cikal bakal berdirinya pertama dan ketiga. Nama HOME Bridal Styling, Guitar Class, Modern Dance HOME Academy. Bulan Desember 2009, Campus kemudian berubah nama dan bahkan Martial Arts. Hal yang sangat sekelompok pekerja migran dari Filipina menjadi HOME Academy di tahun 2012. menarik dari HOME Academy ini adalah menyampaikan ide untuk membuka Lokasi HOME Academy sendiri telah konsep pemberdayaan pekerja rumah kursus-kursus keterampilan kepada beberapa kali mengalami perpindahan. tangga “dari kita untuk kita”. Pekerja Bridget Tan sehingga February 2010 Menyikapi permintaan yang terus rumah tangga tidak hanya diberikan dimulailah HOME Campus dengan bertambah atas keberadaan lembaga kesempatan belajar sebagai murid, mereka jumlah siswa 80an orang dengan durasi pelatihan di Singapura, HOME kemudian juga diberikan kesempatan belajar sebagai

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The Sports Leaders by Muzalimah Suradi On the 18 January and 25 January 2015 the Sports Leaders, formed by several joint leaders of team sports, organised the Volley Ball Sports Leaders Tournament.

he quarterly tournament was achievements, and to foster the sporting held at the hall of Sekolah spirit. Indonesia Singapura (SIS) In the tournament which was held on 18 with a total of 19 participants January and 25 January 2015, the winners in the volleyball team — 17 in of the tournament for the female volleyball theT female team and 2 in the male team. teams were the Indo Zoo Extra followed This tournament will be held every three by Bunga Katulistiwa Plus in second place, months. while for the male teams the winners were The Sports Leaders is made up of West Java, having defeated the Garuda. domestic workers. Seamen teams, founded Nunk Haris a public Relation Executive on 26 October 2014 and pioneered by Committee of HPLRTIS and also a the Himpunan Penata Laksana Rumah member of the Sports leaders Committee, The Sports Leader Tangga Indonesia Singapura (HPLRTIS). said, “With the founding of the Sports Turnamen bola voli ‘Sports Leaders’ The member of the Sports Leaders are Leaders, when a volley ball tournament diadakan di aula Sekolah Indonesia Himpunan Penata Laksana Rumah Tangga the migrant countries is held, for example Singapura pada tanggal 18 dan 25 Indonesia Singapura (HPLRTIS), Mega the Migrant Olympics it is easier for Januari 2015. Acara ini diikuti oleh 17 Buana, Bobotoh Nagara Singapura (BNS), us to select the best volleyball players tim wanita dan 2 tim pria. Turnamen Advokasi, Pekerja Indonesia Singapura to represent Indonesia, thus the Volley ini diadakan dalam rangka untuk (PIS), Bunga Katulistiwa Plus (BK Plus), Ball Sports Leaders Tournaments is a mempererat hubungan antar sesama Indonesia Family Network (IFN), Home barometer to measure the quality among penata laksana rumah tangga dan pelaut Kartini, Kendedes, Indo Zoo Extra, the volley ball teams.” Indonesia di Singapura. Menempati Ganesia, New Girl Cap Cay (NGCC), West Besides that, Vice President of the urutan pertama dalam turnamen kali Java, and Garuda. Sports Leaders Ani Rustiaty added,”The ini adalah Indo Zoo Extra, lalu diikuti The Sports Leaders was founded with the Sports Leaders is an opportunity for oleh Bunga Katulistiwa untuk kategori aim of strengthening the friendship between communication among sports teams. It wanita. Sedangkan untuk kategori pria domestic workers and the seamen as well as also manages the schedule for the usage of dimenangkan oleh West Java. to express their hobbies, to enhance their SIS hall.”

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The Reggio Emilia Approach are taught to imitate by examples rather Theory of Multiple Originating from northern Italy, this than being given verbal instruction. The Intelligences approach is based on a self-guided child’s learning experience and well-being Proposed by Howard Gardner, this philosophy curriculum where children are viewed as are supported through the use of rhythm helps develop the eight categories of intelligence being active constructors of knowledge. and repetition. Sufficient time, space and in a child namely musical–rhythmic, visual– Rather than being seen as the target equipment are allowed for creative play to spatial, verbal–linguistic, logical–mathematical, of instruction, children are regarded as unfold. Television and exposure to large bodily–kinaesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal apprentices. This method considers the amounts of media is discouraged in Waldorf and naturalistic. This approach supports the teacher a co-learner and the children’s Steiner schools as they are believed to limit belief that each child possesses a unique blend collaborator more than just an instructor. the children’s development of imagination of intelligences and empowers different areas Teachers encourage the child’s learning and creativity. Here the teacher is treated of learning and does not restrict them to one by planning activities and lessons based as a mother figure whose goal is to allow the modality of learning. on the child’s interests, asking questions child’s innate self-motivation to predominate. for further understanding, and actively ChildFirst @ Dunearn engaging in activities alongside the child Waldorf Steiner Education Association 896 Dunearn Road #04-02 instead of merely observing. 72 Elite Park Avenue Sime Darby Centre S (589472) Singapore 458895 Tel: (+65) 6469 4466 Blue House Nursery Website: www. waldorfsingapore.com/ Website: www.childfirst.com.sg and International School 2 Turf Club Road, Singapore 287988 Tel: (+65) 6734 0824 Play-based Curriculum Whole Brain Approach Website: www.bluehouseinternational.com A common curriculum used in pre-schools, This is a radical new curriculum that it focuses on allowing the child to learn combines best of both world- the play based Broadrick International School through play based activities. Examples curriculum and multiple intelligences and Pre-School include matching games and puzzles which theory. “Explore, Experience, Experiment 51 Broadrick Road support fine-motor skills, social skills and Enjoy” is central to the theme and the Singapore 439501 and memory skills. Blocks and discovery teacher helps the child in understanding Tel: (+65) 6346 6922 activities cultivate perception, spatial concepts and aids in achieving learning goals. Decoding Singapore’s Website: www.etonhouse.edu.sg reasoning and cognitive skills. Creativity is fostered through activities such as MindChamps PreSchool painting, music, dance and more. Here the 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh Pre-School Programmes Waldorf Steiner Approach teacher’s role is that of an observer where Level 17 HDB Hub East Wing by Priya Ramakrishnan Instead of going against the child’s natural she sets the classroom environment which Singapore 310480 Choosing the right pre-school programme for your children is one of inclination to be active, this approach works stimulates the children’s interests and aid Website: www.mindchampspreschool.org in tandem with it. Children up to age seven in learning. the most important decisions in life.

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possible with their child, they help build resilience and promote learning from experience. This last point is significant because at UWCSEA we know our many small failures offer as valuable a learning experience as our mightiest successes. In every young person’s life, assailed as it is with demands from so many sources beyond the need for academic success, failure has to be a tool for progress and not a shameful defect to be hidden away. We ask that our teachers and parents soothe, reassure, empathise and listen to our young people, but we also ask that they do not engage in platitudes. Saying “everything will be all right” or “it will work out” is often counterproductive if one is to encourage a growth mindset. A much better position rom the ascetics of the ancient and, unlike some schools, we encourage is to ask “what have you learned from this East to the athletes of the first competition as well as participation. experience?” or “how would you do that Olympic Games in Greece we However letting off steam is not the same differently next time?” We offer no soft can trace a fascinating history as channeling energy positively, and that options: but we do present opportunities to F of the complex relationship is why we have a Personal and Social learn, to develop self-awareness and become between mind and body. In order to achieve Education (PSE) programme that seeks to resilient in the future. the perfect balance some ancients starved promote safe, healthy and positive living. We must be vigilant. Many 21st century themselves, others ran huge distances or We want our students to be secure, valued children can be easily pacified with video built mighty muscles, and another group and encouraged in their learning, growth games, junk food and a promise not to – most famously manifest in the Buddha – and social development, and we do not leave keep going into their bedroom. That is an sought a middle way. that to chance. Our programme allows abandonment of responsibility. There is a But the pressures on our young people students to explore how they are connecting short story written nearly one hundred years today are multifold and evolving at to their learning, friends, family, technology ago by the English writer E. M. Forster, unimaginable speed. Parents are often busy; and the outside world. called The Machine Stops. I won’t spoil the conversation at home is sometimes confined Broadly speaking, there are three ending, but the tale is set in the future where to the mechanics, not the possibilities, of life; components to the programme: individual, men and women have little direct contact extended families no longer live near one interpersonal and global wellbeing. Age with one another and instead they learn all another. And so the screen, whether it is on a appropriate units of study explore these they think they need to know from screens. computer, a telephone or a gaming device can areas and, crucially, we have devised a They have no need of family or friends. And too easily become teacher, friend and advisor detailed and modern PSE curriculum then, one day, the machine stops. The results for good or ill. Young people are told, via their that contains standards and benchmarks make for interesting reading. screens, to conform, be different, be beautiful, (learning goals) that proceed logically from So, the 21st century illuminates a worrying lose weight, succeed, buy a hair product, kindergarten years through to Grade 12. disconnect. Young people’s phones and follow a tribe. You don’t need a classroom Of course PSE can never be assessed in computers are living up the dreams of – you don’t even need to move. A chair or exactly the same way as, say, Maths, but our earlier science fiction writers, but our even a floor is enough. The back hunches, approach is no less rigorous for we believe children’s emotions, neurology and physical the fingers and thumbs start pressing and the programme to be just as important as requirements are no different from those swiping, and a brave new world is available. any core academic subject. The benchmarks of the ancient Indians and Greeks. There At the United World College of South East include digital citizenship: technology can all is no easy answer to this problem, but at Asia (UWCSEA), we believe a passive too easily promote the trivial and demeaning UWCSEA, a sympathetic, modern and response to this situation is unacceptable. when it should help deliver our values. clearly articulated Personal and Social It is not enough simply to play sport and Our parents are of course vital in Education Programme offers an imaginative “run off” your frustration. Of course sport this process, and we ask that as well as and collaborative way forward in the is an essential part of a UWCSEA education maintaining as close a relationship as development of the mind as well as the body.

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Palatal Expansion Appliance: A child’s care of appliances, will most often lead to on- upper jaw may also be too narrow for the time and excellent treatment results. upper teeth to fit properly with the lower teeth (also called a ‘crossbite’). When this occurs, a Why are retainers needed palatal expansion appliance can be fixed to the after orthodontic treatment? upper back teeth. This appliance can markedly After braces are removed, the teeth can expand the width of the upper jaw. shift out of position if they are not stabilised. The decision to when and which of Retainers provide that stabilisation. They are these or other appliances can be used for designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal orthopedic correction is based on each positions until the bones and gums adapt to the individual’s problem. Usually one of several treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly To allow crowded teeth to be aligned into appliances can be used effectively to treat a as instructed is the best insurance that the better positions, sequential removal of baby given problem. Patient cooperation and the treatment improvements last for a lifetime. teeth and new permanent teeth (usually first experience of the treating orthodontist are premolars) can dramatically improve the critical elements in success of dentofacial Will my child’s teeth situation. This sequential extraction of teeth, orthopedic treatment. alignment change later? called serial extraction, is typically followed Research studies have shown that as by comprehensive orthodontic treatment Can my child play sports people age, their teeth may shift. This (Phase II treatment) after tooth eruption has while wearing braces? variable pattern of gradual shifting, called improved as much as it can on its own. Yes, however, wearing a protective mouthguard maturational change, probably slows down is advised while playing any contact sports. Ask after the early 20s, but still continues to a How can a child’s growth your Orthodontist for a recommendation of a degree throughout life for most people. Even affect Orthodontic mouthguard that fits your needs. children whose teeth developed into an ideal treatment? alignment and bite without treatment may Orthodontic treatment and a child’s growth can Will my braces interfere develop orthodontic problems as adults. complement each other. A common Orthodontic with the playing of The most common maturational change problem among Asians is the growth of the lower musical instruments? is crowding of the lower incisor (front) front teeth ahead of the upper front ones (The Playing wind or brass instruments, such teeth. Wearing retainers as instructed after Orthodontic Treatment contrary for Caucasians). Usually this problem is as the trumpet, will clearly require some orthodontic treatment will stabilize the due to upper jaw growing slower than the lower adaptation to braces. With practice over correction. Beyond the period of full-time jaw.During the growing stages, interceptive time, braces typically would not hinder the retainer wear, night-time retainer wear can for Growing Children orthodontics can help the growth of the upper playing of musical instruments. prevent maturational shifting of the teeth. It is crucial to treat dental problems at an early stage so as to prevent permanent jaw catch up with the growth of the lower jaw. This problem can be treated quite Why does orthodontic What about the Wisdom damages. Dr Catherine Lee, Visiting Specialist Orthodontist with SGH and NUH successfully in a growing child no later than treatment time last longer teeth (third molars) – addresses every parent’s concerns with teething and their treatments. age 10 for girls and age 12 for boys. If the than anticipated at times? should they be removed? child misses his growing stages, a corrective Estimation of treatment time can only be that In about three out of four cases where teeth hen a child reaches age A check-up with an Orthodontic specialist no • simplify an/or shorten treatment time for surgery might be required eventually after — an estimation. Patients grow at different have not been removed during orthodontic seven, sufficient permanent later than age seven enables the Orthodontist full braces (Phase II treatment) the spurt of final growth or during adulthood. rates and will respond in their own ways to treatment, it is good to have the wisdom teeth and jaw growth occur, to detect and evaluate problems (if any), advise The AAO recommends that all children have orthodontic treatment. The Orthodontist teeth removed, usually when a person W allowing the Orthodontist if treatment will be necessary, and determine What is a “Space Maintainer”? an orthodontic screening no later than age has specific treatment goals in mind, and will reaches his or her mid- to late-teen years. to identify current problems, anticipate the best time for that patient to be treated. Baby molar teeth, also known as primary seven as growth-related problems may be usually continue treatment until these goals Careful studies have shown, however, that future problems and alleviate parents’ molar teeth, hold needed spaces for new identified during that period. are achieved. Patient cooperation, however, wisdom teeth do not cause or contribute to concerns, if all seems normal. The first What are the benefits of permanent teeth. When a baby molar tooth is the single best predictor of staying on time the progressive crowding of lower incisor permanent molars and incisors have usually early treatment? is lost prematurely, an Orthodontic device What kinds of orthodontic with treatment. Patients who cooperate by teeth that can develop in the late teen come in by age 7; and crossbites, crowding For those patients who have clear with a fixed wire is usually put between teeth appliances are typically wearing rubber bands, headgear or other years and beyond. Your Orthodontist can and developing injury-prone protruding indications for early orthodontic intervention to hold the space for the permanent tooth, used to correct jaw- needed appliances as directed, while taking determine what is right for you. teeth can be evaluated. (Phase I treatment), it allows an opportunity to: which will grow in the later stages. growth problems? Some signs or habits that may indicate the • guide the growth of the jaw The correction of jaw-growth is called need for an early orthodontic examination are: • regulate the width of the upper and lower Why do baby and adult “Dento-facial orthopedics”. Some of the Dr. Catherine T. Lee • early / late loss of baby teeth dental arches (the arch-shaped jaw bone teeth sometimes need to more common orthopedic appliances used BDS (Adelaide, Australia) • difficulty in chewing or biting that supports the teeth) be pulled? by Orthodontists today that help the length Cert. 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hypothyroidism. Some symptoms include anxiety, heat intolerance, weight loss with increased appetite, increased perspiration and palpitations, to name a few. You should seek help from your doctor if you have these symptoms and should be treated with medications. PARATHYROID DISORDERS High Parathyroid Hormone (Hyperparathyroidism) Another endocrine disorder that can also cause lethargy and fatigue is when the parathyroid hormone, secreted by the parathyroid gland in the neck, is unusually high. This causes your blood calcium level to rise and can cause a wide variety of symptoms including fatigue, feelings of thirst and the frequent urination, nausea, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, cramps, stomach pain, bone pain, anxiety and depression. At high levels of calcium, it may cause the heart to beat irregularly and may cause coma or even death. What is the treatment of Some patients may experience abdominal hyperparathyroidism? Too Tired for Sports? pains and blood in the urine due to urinary Surgery can treat hyperparathyroidism tract stones caused by saturated calcium in caused by the overgrowth of one or more the urine. Although there are many causes parathyroid glands. Although medical Get Yourself Checked! of high calcium in the blood, it is important treatments can suppress high calcium to check your blood calcium and parathyroid levels, surgery is required to remove the There can be underlying reasons for your constant fatigue and lethargy. hormone if you have persistent tiredness that abnormal glands. is unexplained by physical activity. odern lifestyles and hectic weight gain despite decreased appetite. How is hypothyroidism treated? work schedules mean that More specific symptoms include cold The treatment is done by replacing the How is hyperparathyroidism confirmed? CONCLUSION many feel tired after work intolerance, depression, hair loss, dry skin, thyroid hormone with levothyroxine, a Blood tests and scans need to be done to If you have persistent fatigue and lethargy and are less inclined to emotional liability, forgetfulness, inability synthetic thyroid hormone. Blood levels confirm if the high calcium symptoms are unrelated to physical activity, it is time to exercise. However, there to concentrate, constipation, menstrual of thyroxine needs to be monitored in a caused by hyperparathyroidism. The tests visit your doctor to have your hormones Mmight be real health reasons why people disturbances, impaired fertility, decreased few weeks after levothyroxine treatment performed can identified the different types checked for these conditions. These constantly feel tired, anxious or suffer from perspiration and muscle weakness. starts to ensure that the thyroid function of hyperparathyroidism available. Ask your conditions are treatable and can change poor sleep. Some of these can occur when is adequately replaced. The symptoms of doctor for an advice on the appropriate the lives of patients who might be silently the hormones in your body are disrupted, How do I know if I have hypothyroidism? hypothyroidism may take months to resolve. treatment needed. suffering from it. Thyroid and parathyroid glands in particular, thyroid and parathyroid Apart from the symptoms above, some hormones. patients might have a neck lump. It is What if hypothyroidism is left untreated? For more information please contact us at: Asst Prof Ngiam Kee Yuan important to do a blood test called thyroid Normally, the symptoms of hypothyroidism University Surgical Centre MBBS (London), MRCS (Glasgow), function test to confirm if you have the are mild and not obvious. However, if left THYROID DISORDERS Kent Ridge Wing, Level 5 National University Hospital Mmed (Surgery), FRCS The thyroid is an endocrine (hormone condition. unchecked, a patient can suffer from a (Edinburgh) secreting) gland in the neck. Thyroid myxoedema coma in the long term – a Operating Hours: Consultant, Division of General disorders can subtly affect your mood, What are the causes of hypothyroidism? dangerous state where a patient can go into Mondays to Thursday: 8.30am - 6pm, Fridays: 8.30am - 5.30pm Surgery (Thyroid & Endocrine), sleep and physical well-being without you The most common cause of hypothyroidism a coma. Furthermore, if there is a thyroid Appointment: (65) 6772 2002 | Enquiries: (65) 6772 5083 University Surgical Cluster, knowing of it. Changes in thyroid function worldwide is iodine deficiency. 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(Hyperthyroidism) received the Higher Manpower Development Program Award in 2012 to complete a Fellowship in Metabolic Surgery. Low thyroid function can often manifest On top of that, use of some drugs and What if I have hyperthyroidism? Dr Ngiam’s specialty is in general surgery, with special interests in endocrine surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, advanced with non-specific symptoms such as fatigue, thyroid removal surgery can also cause Patients with hyperthyroidism will exhibit endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery. He was awarded the ExxonMobil-NUS Research Fellowship for Clinicians in 2007 and his loss of energy, lethargy, sleepiness and hypothyroidism. symptoms opposite to those who have research interests include obesity, surgery for type-2 diabetes and thyroid cancer.

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there are numerous aesthetic alternatives to traditional metal braces. An App that One common solution is to use ceramic braces. These are tooth-coloured braces and are less visible at a glance. Up close, a thin metal wire may be seen threading through the braces. A new clear wire is now available Feeds the Bellyby Vithya Rajasegar in the market and this complements ceramic braces to create a totally tooth- Launched by a firm based in Singapore, the HalalTrip app has made search for coloured system. the perfect Halal restaurant has made the search for the perfect Halal restaurant Another solution is the use of lingual just a click away. braces. These braces are attached on the inner part of the teeth. As the metal and wires are all hidden behind the teeth, one can see hardly anything when looking from the outside. Dental Braces – Invisible braces treatment is another aesthetic option for people who wish to A Moment with the Specialist straighten their teeth. This system consists Brace yourselves, readers. Expert Dr Pui Yuun Boey of numerous clear plastic aligners that are brings you orthodontic advices. worn over the teeth. Each of these aligners is custom made and helps move teeth s an orthodontist, Dr Boey required to assist the growth of the jaws into their desired positions. The aligners has attended to many or teeth. This can take place anytime are hardly seen when worn over the teeth avigating around a particular district in search of a good halal restaurant has the most patients who request to have from 7 to 11 years of age. due to the transparency and clarity of the always been a huge challenge for Ms Nurul Atiqah Rusdi. Although there are nicely aligned teeth with Very often, these problems go unnoticed, material used. In addition, Invisible braces dozens of halal restaurants scattered around Singapore, “The real ordeal,” rewarding thing braces treatment. Dr. Pui which is why the American Association of are convenient and hygienic as patients can says Ms Rusdi with a huge sigh, “lies in finding one that is situated in an easily about HalalTrip is YuunA Boey answers some common queries Orthodontists recommends that children remove the aligners during mealtimes and accessible location.” among patients. should see an orthodontist no later than 7 whilst cleaning their teeth. N that it covers halal years of age. HalalTrip App to the Rescue restaurants around It is common to see people having dental I have heard that retainers need to be worn Bearing in mind the difficulties many Muslims face when sourcing for the nearest halal braces these days. Does everyone need them? Are braces only for teenagers? Am I too old after braces treatment. Why is that so? restaurant, a Singaporean firm has introduced an app that allows Muslims to not only find the globe, hence, Why do they have to wear braces? for braces? When orthodontic treatment is completed, nearby halal restaurants at any time but to also share via social media networks reviews of rendering it an app People wear braces for a variety of reasons. Braces treatment is commonly done the teeth are slightly unstable in their restaurants. In addition to that, one can also view photos of hundreds of tantalizing dishes that The most common reason for orthodontic during the teenage years. This is a good new positions. Teeth that have been may appeal to one’s taste buds; and when clicked upon, those photos provide a detailed outline that proves incredibly treatment with braces is to straighten age as tooth movement is more efficient in moved have a tendency to return to their of the dishes served as well as information about the dining location. However, the most handy for Muslim out crooked teeth. Sometimes, teeth may younger patients. In addition, the growth original positions due to the nature of the rewarding thing about HalalTrip is that it covers halal restaurants around the globe, hence, protrude and require orthodontic treatment potential in adolescents may be beneficial surrounding gum tissue. rendering it an app that proves incredibly handy for Muslim travel junkies. travel junkies for correction as well. Other problems during braces treatment. In order to minimise this tendency, “It will definitely prove useful each time I visit a new country,” quips Ms. Nur Hidayah requiring treatment include spaced out Adults too, can benefit from braces as retainers are worn over the teeth to Ahmad. She also recalls glumly how her last trip to her favourite country, Japan turned out to teeth, missing teeth, improper bites and there is no age limit. Teeth can also be maintain their corrected positions. In the be “a tad bit depressing” as she and her friends ended up feasting on cup noodles alone. She jaw disharmonies. Young children may moved and straightened out successfully first few months, they are worn throughout further adds with a smile, “One of my friends who happened to be in Japan just last week occasionally have problems with tooth during adulthood. the day, only to be taken out when eating has told me that she came across a halal sushi restaurant near a railway station with eruption, which may necessitate early and brushing. When the teeth positions the help of this app.” orthodontic treatment. I want to straighten my teeth but I feel stabilise after a few months, the retainers Several Muslims, who often travel, either for work or for leisure, have conscious wearing traditional metal braces. may then be worn only at night. expressed relief at having found this app; and one user who deems When is a good time to start braces? Are there other HalalTrip a “lifesaver” is Mr Motto Hariz Osman, who harbours a For most people with crooked teeth options available? penchant for travelling. The free app that was developed for iPhone but normal jaw growth, treatment can With more adults and Android devices has, Mr Osman adds with much certainty, commence when most of the permanent having braces “definitely assuaged my fear of travelling to far flung countries and teeth are out. This usually occurs around nowadays, there not chancing upon a halal restaurant.“ the age of 11 to 13 years. is often concern But what really makes this app attractive is the feature that enables However, there are some instances about the visibility Muslim travellers to calculate prayer times and directions during their flight when early intervention is needed. of metallic 梅佩茵医师 journey. Moreover, HalalTrip also boasts a complete and thorough collection of Dr Pui Yunn BOEY Some children have developing jaw attachments on Islamic prayers in both English and Arabic. Plus in a few months’ time, the app BDS (Singapore) disharmonies with abnormal jaw growth. their teeth. Many MDS (Orthodontics) (Singapore) is planning to introduce a self-service tool that will help one find a hotel as well Some have problems with permanent adults request for M Orth RCS (Edinburgh, UK) as make a reservation in advance. Regarding this upcoming feature, Mr Osman tooth eruption, either due to lack of space braces that are less Orthodontist enthusiastically remarks, “It will be a bonus, for sure! I can’t wait for it, for making or misdirection of the teeth. In these obvious, hidden or Dental Specialist in Orthodontics T32 Specialist Division a hotel booking via the web can be quite a bit of a hassle at times.” In a time when situations, early braces treatment is invisible. Indeed, convenience is a virtue, the HalalTrip app is certainly a discovery indeed!

38 IndoConnect | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | www.indoconnectsingapore.com HEALTH HEALTH Fitness routine for Of Greens and Beansby Vithya Rajasegar The appetite for broccoli, brown rice and almond milk is growing but has the Garden the Elderlyby Priya Ramakrishnan of Eden really flourished in Singapore? Let’s just say that the seeds have sprouted. It is never too late to keep fit and we have out listed best exercises to keep you in shape! he popularity of veganism offer other essential nutrients — such as amongst the developed nations iron — as well. And the iron that is found egular exercise, healthy diet Correcting Posture Neck Rotation as well as several international in meat may not be ideal for everyone; as and a passionate hobby is often This exercise helps stretch the vertebra as well Neck stretches for the elderly are a great way athletes has banished fad diets Ms Tan puts it, “a meat-based diet tends the secret ingredients for those as our spine. Stand with your legs apart, take to warm joint fluids and deep muscle fibres. such as those of Neolithic and to be higher in fat and cholesterol”. who are young at heart. In a deep breath and gently stretch your back and For this, sit comfortably in your chair. Take a PaleolithicT to the realm of transience, In fact, Ms Wong relates a particular today’s hectic world, enjoying neck. Now gently stand up on your toes and deep breath and slowly let it out. Now, look simply because things have changed. incident whereby a Japanese customer yourR retirement years in good health without balance for few seconds while stretching your to the right as far as comfortable and hold Animal rights and environmental ethics raved about how consuming Garden regular visits to medical practitioners is a hands up. Breathe out and come down to your for five seconds then look to the left as far as have been foregrounded as people yearn of Life had boosted her energy level coveted state. These are some exercises that normal position gently. Repeat this thrice. comfortable and hold for five seconds. Bring to return to a transcendent prelapsarian but surprisingly, they have yet to gain are recommended for senior men and women your right ear to your right shoulder and hold state. However, despite the philosophical a massive following amongst the local to keep in good health. Calf Exercise for five seconds. Then bring your left ear to and ethical foundations of veganism, the population. When quizzed as to why This is a good exercise for supporting the calves your left shoulder and hold for five seconds. “go green” movement in Singapore is still Singaporean society has yet to get a taste of Shoulder Rotation and thwarting fall outs. In this exercise, you need a Try to hold your shoulders still when turning in its infancy. veganism — both literally and figuratively Take up a relaxing position in a chair or a flat chair or a table for support. While properly holding your head. If this is painful, stop the exercise Mr Chua Jing Zhi, a local athlete —, Mr Jing Zhi says that in order for that surface. Stretch your arms downwards for a on to the chair, stand with your feet together and only bend your neck in the range that attributes the unpopularity of a meat to happen, there needs to be a strong few seconds. Next, stretch arms in the upward and stretch up on toes while tightening your calf is pain free. If you feel any dizziness when and dairy free diet amongst Singaporean advocacy for veganism. However, with the position for some seconds. This gentle exercise muscles. Hold this position while breathing in bending your neck, stop the exercise. Only athletes to a milieu, wherein the relatively in Great World city and Parkway Parade tide turning towards a healthy meat-free is very beneficial for keeping shoulders flexible and out for few seconds. Relax and come down to perform neck movements that do not cause “limited exposure to veganism” has not respectively. Designating itself as a haven diet, the Island city is witnessing a sea and fluid. normal position. Repeat thrice daily. any pain or dizziness. resulted in many pledging allegiance for a rapidly growing number of people who change in preferences of its residents with to vegan revolution. Compounding the are demanding a healthier lifestyle, Four many popular joints and hangouts boasting lack of appetite for vegan dishes is the Seasons Organic Market’s shelves are filled a vegan menu. misconception that veganism does not with a panoply of organic products; and its provide one with the essential nutrients our in-house nutritionist, Ms Catherine Wong, Veganisme One Orchard Boulevard body needs. when asked whether the organic industry is Veganisme kini sangat populer di antara Dr Warren Lee’s #02-06 Camden Medical Centre | Singapore 248649 thriving on people’s fear of allergens (dairy, negara-negara maju bahkan sampai Paediatrics, Growth & Diabetes Centre Tel: 6235 3678 | Email: [email protected] To Be or Not To Be gluten, wheat, etc.) and their distrust of the kalangan atlit-atlit internasional. Di In an email interview with Ms Joanna mainstream food industry, explains that Singapura sendiri, gerakan ‘go green’ Tan, a Senior Dietician at Changi General although the human body reacts better masih dalam masa pertumbuhan. Four Hospital, the fact that vegans “may be at to milk protein, commercial milk protein Seasons Organic Market yang beroperasi We welcome patients from all over the world risk of developing iron deficiency anaemia” supplements have been deemed by some di Great World City dan Parkway Parade Our clinic is based in Singapore, but we regularly see patients from all over the is emphasised through and through. With athletes and bodybuilding enthusiasts, menjual barang-barang organik yang world, and try our best to understand and meet the medical and emotional this requirement in mind, a surging influx particularly who are lactose intolerant, to walaupun lebih mahal dari harga barang needs our patients and their families. Get in touch with us to make arrangements! of plant-based protein supplements has have adverse effects on their bodies. biasanya, tetapi lebih sehat. infiltrated the sports nutrition market. Furthermore, vegan protein supplements, Growth Issues: Paediatric Endocrinology, Growth Disorders, Puberty Disorders, One particular supermarket that carries Abnormal Breast & Penis Development in children and teenagers, growth vegan protein powders is Four Seasons problems in ex-premmies and IUGR/SGA babies Organic Market, which operates two outlets Diabetes & Eating Disorders: Diabetes Mellitus in children, adolescents and young adults starting on treatment and trouble shooting for Insulin Pumps Users & Continuous Glucose Monitoring for difficult to control disorders, Pre-diabetes, Infants of mothers gestational diabetes, Thyroid and Cholesterol Disorders Rare Conditions & Complex Disorders, including: Shared Management of Children with Eating Disorders, ADDHD children with Growth Problems, Hormone Replacement Therapy after Chemotherapy, Brain Therapy or Trauma

Dr Warren Lee Wei Rhen Senior Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist MBBS, M. Med (Paediatrics) Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London) Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore

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Workforce Trends

to Watch Out in by2015 Priya Ramakrishnan The year will open more doors and help break out the mould to set new trends.

hile 2014 was a year of option of work from home is also on the rise More women join workforce Do You Really Need it? breakthrough with the with employees saving commuting time and This is a no brainer as more and more by Anny Rodjito, Singapore world economy turning working flexible hours. women are already joining the workforce Juggling with Needs and Wants is an onerous task, even as adults. How do we around and the petrol every day. Whether it is after a long hiatus inculcate that habit in our children? We bring you an extract from Part 3 Raising A W prices plummeting More companies join the due to family commitments or coming back down, it was also a year when recruitment and social media bandwagon from a sabbatical, increasing number of Smart Kid by Rosina Simon that may teach you a lesson or two. employment rate touched a new high. As the The trend which has caught everyone’s women are joining the workplace due to avings… savings… savings… versus another, why the feature was useful he refused to ask for extra money if he New Year begins on an upbeat note of better imagination is the social media advertising. A encouraging atmosphere and demand for It’s almost as though as if or better, and was it worth having more calculated that his pocket money was able things to come, IndoConnect helps you catch novel and effective way to reach target audience their skills. Added to that, more women I say it often enough, my than something else they also wanted etc.? to cover his expenses. Today he has monthly up with noteworthy workplace trends that is through the ever pervasive social media is are graduating from college every year and savings would increase; that I My daughter liked playing with Barbie earnings and has rejected his pocket money; set to make our jobs even more challenging attracting more corporates and organisations. joining the workforce, the established ones would reconsider twice before dolls and often longed for new dolls. So in fact, he has a savings goal in mind. My and interesting. Companies are investing heavily on social media move up the ladder to assume leadership buyingS something (or have to work extra after some negotiation, she agreed to use daughter goers bargain hunting on-line- advertising and also employing personnel to keep positions hard to overcome the guilt of spending!); the same couple of dolls but have new markets, and has in fact stopped me from Gen Z makes an entry the organisation’s name visible in social media. or whatever or not I really needed that outfits for the dolls. We limited the outfits buying clothes by commenting that she has into workplaces Imagine your work involved posting on Facebook, “certain something.” So I guess this is to about six or seven and ensured that seen something very similar sold on-line for Gen X and Gen Y made an indelible impact Google Circle, Twitter and Instagram! Trend Bekerja basically how I have passed on my values they had a completely different purpose to a fraction of the price! at workplaces, but it is the Gen Z’s (born Tahun 2014 merupakan tahun dengan on savings to my children. It was not by justify the purchase, be it casual, formal, This does not mean that we never between 1994 and 2010) who will be wooed Mobile Hiring terobosan ekonomi dunia terbaik dan way of anything scientific or profound. office wear or a doctor’s uniform and so on. bought gifts for our children. It just means by corporates and the big guns. They will be Last year saw the job search shifting to social harga bensin turun, di tahun ini pula, My husband and I have always emphasized This became quite a struggle when that when they wanted something, we the major target for internships and training networks such as LinkedIn and Facebook. This tingkat perekrutan dan lapangan never spending more than we can earn, electronic gadgets and new toys continued wanted them to think carefully and not programmes as this generation has been born year, more number of jobseekers will search for pekerjaan mencapai titik puncak. Gen Z spending on necessities versus the “nice-to- to flood the market and became popular just satisfy their immediate whims. We during a time when technology boomed. The work through their smartphones and get hired (generasi yang lahir antara tahun 1994 have” spending, and never borrowing if we with their friends, so we asked them to be wanted them to learn to compare products tech savvy generation comes with an updated through them. With more websites creating dan 2010) akan menjadi target utama have no means to pay it back. patient, to wait awhile until the product and be able to learn to evaluate what is the knowledge and informal work style. Gen Z is a apps for smartphones, the market for mobile untuk pekerjaan magang dan program We explained to our children that if they became more common and the price would best value for money. Finally, we wanted to group to watch out for as they will soon change hiring is one with untapped potential. The new pelatihan sebagai generasi yang lahir really needed something, they did not have have begun to drop before we bought it. instill in them the discipline not to spend the job market with their nimble skills and generation, Gen Z will be one of the first ones pada waktu teknologi menggelegar. to worry and that we would try our best to We also asked them to check and compare money they do not have and to spend innovative ideas. to benefit from the latest trend. Keseimbangan bekerja dan kehidupan obtain what they needed. All they have to do the products, before deciding which one within their budget. akan lebih baik dengan kemajuan was ask, and we would figure out together they really thought would be great to have Telecommuting Increased Job Hopping teknologi seperti konferensi melalui how important it was for them. When the or that would be best for them. My son About the Author The year 2014 set the tone for better work- The attrition rate will be even worse this year as video, internet berkecepatan tinggi, children were younger, we would always ask learnt to share games (i.e. cartridges) with life integration with technologies such as employees will jump jobs in search or greener dan lain-lain. Selain daripada itu, iklan and the Book media sosial akan merambah cepat di a few questions, whether they had a similar friends when we bought him a Gameboy; Rosina Simon is a mom who took a affordable video conferencing, group calls pastures. Corporates will brace themselves as tahun ini. Bahkan sejumlah perusahaan toy at home, whether they really needed having only bought two cartridges, he break from work after 20 years with the and high speed internet facilitating flexible employees will have no compunction in moving mulai beralih ke jejaring sosial seperti another one, and what was so special about ended up having access to a lot more. banking industry. Together with other work hours without loss of productivity. to a better and bigger opportunities within LinkedIn dan Facebook. Pencarian kerja this particular toy. As they become older, Somehow, now what they are in their late banker moms, she compiled stories Employees will take out more time for family months or even days of joining a company. With akan bertambah melalui jaringan sosial we would ask questions similar to there, teens, they have been able to balance their about financial education for children. and home while also be willing to work during the job market opening up, this trend is set to e.g. what was special about this hand phone budgets. When my son was still at school, weekends from home or during vacations. The continue in the years to come. tersebut.

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smartphone or tablet could be the central hub for controlling your entire home. Right from the door locks to light switches to even your washing machine, the smart home revolution is fast gaining ground. With technology majors such as Apple, Google and Samsung Must-have Apps for spearheading the charge, smart home products are set to hit the market this year. Apple already has its own Home Kit standard within iOS 8, while Google owns Nest (the makers of the revolutionary learning Thermostat) and Sports Fans Samsung recently purchased SmartThings, which is already allowing early adopters to Keep updated with your favourite game on the go with these top create smarter homes. apps for iPhone and android. Project Ara Tired of upgrading your phone every time Apple or Samsung brings in the new one? Buying a new phone to upgrade will soon be passé as Google and Motorola are set to introduce what will be the only phone you will ever need. Project Ara is a phone with modular upgrading where you can just swap the parts Glitzy Gadgets that needs upgrading. For example, if a new camera were to come out with higher pixels then all you have to do is buy only the camera coming your and assemble. With this technology, you can save yourself the cost of buying a whole new ActiveSG LiveScore FootyLight ESPN FC Football phone every year. Start exploring This app comes It’s your This app delivers sports and directly from complete Football comprehensive way in 2015 So gear up for an exciting 2015 and be sure activity LiveScore Ltd., Delight. Must for coverage of all by Priya Ramakrishnan to get one of these revolutionary gadgets to up venues located the leaders and a true Football the major club Get ready to welcome some of the revolutionary tech your cool quotient! throughout inventors of real- fan!! It features leagues with gadgets that are highly anticipated in 2015. Singapore. Real-time access to time delivery of live sport data highlights of almost all major highlights and personalised Teknologi Terkini all facilities and programmes by and owners of the no.1 ranked leagues and games, livescores, reports so you can stay on top ear up to bring in some of the wristband designs. Set to have innovation in Sport Singapore. football website globally. audio commentary, etc. of your favorite teams. Bersiaplah untuk menyambut beberapa most awaited tech gadgets that every interaction, the Apple Watch will have gadget berteknologi yang paling are set to become the hottest multiple functions besides email browsing, ditunggu-tunggu. Perusahaan teknologi things on the market. Tech chatting, and communicating. berlomba-lomba untuk menciptakan companies are leaving no stones gadget yang akan memukai pembeli. Gunturned to unravel new gadgets hoping to Virtual Reality at Home Apple Watch diluncurkan sebelum create bigger frenzy than their previous models. Sony’s Morpheus VR, the Oculus Rift and an bulan April di Amerika Serikat. Jam In this exclusive feature, we list down some of unnamed Microsoft device are set to cause tangan ini selain dapat digunakan the coolest gadgets that every tech geek would commotion in the tech market. Opening doors untuk memeriksa email, chatting, be proud to own. to revolutionary technology, the gadgets are berkomunikasi di telepon, juga dapat being feverishly developed and fine-tuned. diinstal applikasi termasuk peta dan With Microsoft’s device rumoured to be set The Apple Watch GPS. Teknologi lain yang dinanti- Apple’s most anticipated gadget, the Apple for a 2015 launch, consumers can expect an nantikan adalah Virtual Reality. Watch is the company’s first foray into exciting year with competition such as Rift Sony Morpheus VR, Oculus Rift dan wearable technology. Touted as one of the most and Morpheus VR following with launches of perangkat Microsoft yang belum NBA GAME TIME FIFA Yahoo Sport Goal.com innovative smart watches in the market, the their own. These devices have a longer-term It is the official Download this This app is Goal.com the diberi nama akan menjadi gebrakan Apple Watch is rumoured to be unveiled before appeal and will change the way we experience mobile app of the app to keep right designed to world’s number dalam teknologi 3 dimensi ini. Project April in the United States. The long-hailed the world. NBA. It features up to date with be incredibly one football Ara adalah ponsel gabungan Google device is expected to let users customise with 50+ new video live scores from fast while still website brings dan Motorola yang ditunggu-tunggu. over 200 watch faces that will be available clips per day and across the globe, providing the you the most up The Connected Home Bagaimana tidak? Siapa pun akan in different styles. It will cost a cool US$349 Imagine that you are opening your door via access to live and on-demand breaking news and photos, and in-depth sports coverage. Easy to date and comprehensive tertarik dengan ponsel yang dapat for the metal and glass model. The Apple your smart phone and even switching on games through League Pass exclusive videos, interviews and access to scores, news and stats football news app for iPhone dilepas pasang bagian yang perlu Watch will come in three collections, standard, the coffee maker while parking your car. (blackouts may apply). features from FIFA.com. in a clean, simple layout. and iPad. diupgrade. sport and edition along with several distinct This is not far from the reality as soon your

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Look good while sweating it out by Priya Ramakrishnan Contrary to popular belief, you can look cool as a cucumber even while sweating it out at the gym. Here’s some helpful tips to achieve that hot look!

o you are already giving up on your new year’s resolution of losing those extra pounds just because you don’t look good yet in your sports bra Kebaya’s American Debutby Priya Ramakrishnan and leather workout shorts. Don’t give up yet as IndoConnect comes to the rescue with some Indonesian Designers showcase the versatile Kebaya in the heart of the Big Apple. simpleS and innovative tips to make you rock a sporty chic outfit at the gym! So don’t throw your gym card yet. Read on for more! traditional blouse dress Indonesia’s rich history, Asri Welas has of Indonesian designs. His beautiful and worn widely by Indonesian helped the traditional Indonesian attire gain eye-catching designs include couture, bridal, Comfort is King: women, the Kebaya, grabbed international attention. muslimwear, business and menswear. He Always dress for comfort when it comes to picking your workout clothes. Pick outfits with all eyeballs at the Couture The theme for her collection, “Back has previously exhibited his designs at the fabrics that allow you to move, twist, bend, stretch, sweat and lift comfortably. You don’t Fashion Week (CFW) 2015 to Nature” brings alive a soothing and prestigious fashion events such as Jakarta want to keep covering your cellulites, thanks to that short shorts. Remember if you feel Aheld in New York on 14 February. Reflecting harmonious palette of natural plant Fashion Week, Indonesia Fashion Week, better at the gym, you will look better! Choose breathable materials such as cotton and the archipelago’s rich cultural and ethnic and animal colours, while showcasing Mazda Marie Claire Fashion Show, and artificial fibres designed for athletic wear to keep comfortable while working up a sweat. diversity, Indonesian designers Asri Welas’s unique fabrics and accessories inspired by Bazaar Movie Textra. and Barli Asmara’s designs drew collective Indonesian culture. Supported by iB Hasanah Renowned for his skilful and creative Mix Whites with a Bit of Grey or Blue awestruck sighs from audience seated at the Card BNI Syariah, Asri Welas intends to use of beads, jewels, gems, pearls, fringe The secret to looking cool and comfortable is in playing with cool colours such as blue, Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza make the Kebaya as popular as the Kimono and feather, Barli Asmara is devoted to the white and grey. These classic colours when combined together makes you look fresh Times Square. from Japan, Saree from India and the cause of globalising Indonesian fashion. His off the shower. So pair up that white tee with your hot blue track pants and get a Founded in 2005 by Andres Aquino, the Scottish pleated kilts. collections always include the richness of white headband and look chic effortlessly. bi-annual CFW offers an opportunity to Having previously wowed audiences at Indonesian handicrafts and classic artisan designers from across the world to present Indonesian Fashion Week (IFW), Asri Welas techniques, which are known for their Learn to Layer their exquisite garments, designs and now plans to conquer American and European exquisite detailing. Known for his aesthetic You can look slim and trim while you are working out to achieve that accessories on an international platform. market with her elegant and stunning designs use of beads, pearls, jewels, fringe and look. Start layering to get that slim look. Sport a cool track jacket over The fashion week is widely covered by of the versatile ensemble Kebaya. feathers as alluring fashion details, along an inner tee or even a tank top and pair your colours accordingly. international press and fashion-savvy with macramé, smocking, and embroidery, You can get your halter tops that you hardly wear and pair it up audience. The growing popularity of Award-winning Collection Barli Asmara’s collection were hailed as with a mesh cropped top in black to look slimmer. Pair it with Indonesian fashion is already well-known by Barli Asmara fashion forward and elegant. slim fitting track pants or tuck it in your capri. and the success of Indonesian designers’ The young Indonesian designer has made inspired collection will further catapult it to his home country proud by winning several Couture Fashion Week Gym Basics international fame. awards including AMICA Young Talented Desainer terkenal Indonesia, Asri Stretch tees and hoodies are gym basics that you Designer Award, ELLE Designer of The Welas dan Barli Asmara menunjukkan shouldn’t miss out. These look good on everyone and House of Asri Welas Year, Bazaar Wedding, one of the Best 20 kebolehan mereka dalam merancang the hooded jacket looks minimalistic and trendy Both designers are well-known in Indonesia Designers for High End Masterpiece, Kartika busana bermotif batik dalam acara when combined with tank top and yoga pants. with established fashion brands. Asri Welas, Magazine’s Best Designer of The Year, as Couture Fashion Week (CFW) 2015 who is a well-known television actress, well as Dewi Magazine’s best Indonesia yang diadakan di New York pada tanggal Accessorise Your Look presenter and broadcaster in Indonesia, Fashion Designers of 2008. Barli Asmara, 14 Februari 2015. Semoga keikutsertaan Stock up on some cool sports and fitness accessories launched her own exquisite fashion who is a graduate of London School of mereka dalam ajang bergengsi tersebut such as headbands, wristbands, sports watch, knee pads brand – the House of Asri Welas in 2007. Public Relations- Jakarta showcased his dapat membawa nama harum dunia and even cute sporty hairbands to tie up your hair. These Promoting the Kebaya and its native artisans stunning collection of high-end ready-to-wear fesyen Indonesia. add a touch of glamour and up your oomph factor. who help preserve the cultural legacy of couture womenswear with inspired touches

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by Vithya Rajasegar So what if you are in the heart of Asia? You can still dig into these popular Haute Cuisine French delicacies here! France, with its fascinating history of culinary affairs, has made its cuisine an international phenomenon. Les Amis Restaurant 1 Scotts Road, #01-16 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208. Tel: (65) 6733 2225 f there is one country, where conjured up are that of French onion soup, Therefore, most French dishes embrace fresh extraordinarily elaborate preparation poached wild salmon steaks as main course ingredients, lighter dressing and smaller of food is profoundly expressed in its and a nice dessert dish of crème brulee. While servings while eschewing flour-based sauces. cuisine, it has to be the alluring land of one’s idea of a unified, homogenised French Moreover, with the rise of multiculturalism, the Baudelaire and the Eiffel Tower. Famous cuisine is technically right, what’s food for modern French restaurant serves international Ifor developing haute cuisine, which has its thought here is that France has a history of dishes, too; and some of the popular ones are genesis tied to the dominance of the aristocracy, distinct regional foods that have danced their couscous and pizza. its exquisite cuisine has triumphantly spread way, so to speak, into the swanky restaurants over the world of gastronomy like waves. The in Paris. The Regional Still Rules French region gave rise to several epochs The regional coasts of Brittany and A distinct trend that is occurring in which in turn revealed the metamorphoses of Normandy boasts great quality seafood, the French gastronomy world is that of Gunther’s Restaurant a cuisine that has long been regarded as the which includes scallops, lobster, crayfish and cuisine du terroir or regional cuisine. 36 Purvis Street, #01-03, Singapore 188613. Tel: (65) 6338 8955 emblem of French civilization itself. In the mussels; whereas looking south, one will find Although nouvelle cuisine and variations Les Amis evokes the finest and most elegant dining experience The epitome of Frenchness, Gunther’s Restaurant demonstrates medieval era, highly lavish and ostentatious fields of lavender and green herbs growing of international cuisine remain in vogue, with Chef Sebastien Lepinoy’s beautifully crafted dishes. The simplicity and purity in a brand of cooking that has bestowed banquets were held in the noble court, whereby side by side, presenting us with a view of a native ingredients and regional foods are foods are fundamentally French, yet they possess an exclusive upon it the award of “New restaurant of the Year” in the World haute cuisine was preoccupied with over the top beauty that is almost fairy tale-like. Thus, considered the heartbeat of modern French Japanese influence. Le Saumon Fume, for example, has smoked Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence 2009. Whether be it food displays and its dishes incorporated into quite naturally, foods in southern France are cuisine. A perfect example of an old regional salmon served with wasabi dressing. Another dish which celebrates roasted Maine lobster or truffle soup with pumpkin, Chef Gunther them a wide array of ingredients, which were impregnated with herbs-such as thyme and dish would be blanquette de veau, which is the synthesis of east and west is Le Veau: charcoal grilled veal yields dishes, which are defined by well-rounded flavours and dictated by different seasons of the year. The basil. On top of that, olives, which the south served in white sauce…. and it becomes a accompanied by green vegetables and a subtle touch of white miso. sophisticated food plating. sauces were devoid of oil and butter and meats provides a fertile ground for, also make an complete meal when served with wine. Plus, a prominent feature that complements the high quality As for those who love their meals to be downed with highly spiced. Plus the number of dishes which appearance on the southern French cooking And French wine, be it white or red, dishes is not one but two wine cellars: where convenes a grand caffeinated drinks, look no further, for Gunther’s Restaurant were served to members of the royal court were scene. Plus, the Mediterranean climate sets the benchmark by which all wines are collection of Old World wines. For those who are looking to satisfy serves the quintessentially urban cappuccino along with French dependent on the rank and status that they in this region is particularly conducive judged. The French invented the art of wine their sweet tooth, pastry chef Cheryl Koh, whips up an assortment and Irish coffee. Besides a main dining room that boasts the occupied. In short, food came to represent the for growing tomatoes, leeks, zucchini and appreciating and rightly so, as a glass of of desserts. And one mouth-watering delight is Le Soufflé: ability to accommodate up to 25 guests, there is also a small distinctions as well as the relations between the peppercorns; and one dish that incorporates wine is the perfect accompaniment to French chestnut flavoured soufflé paired with Bourbon vanilla ice-cream. bar, promising a wide array of champagne. All in all, Gunther’s different social classes. all of these is soupe au pistou. cuisine. As one delves into the nuances of There is no doubt that this is a place which is certainly worth Restaurant is one which embraces the best of what the French Meanwhile, the central region of France is French gastronomy, what becomes apparent visiting! world has to offer. United as One but the cultural heart of everything French and is that in every other way, both French food Composed of Many hence, cuisine are at its most authentic. But and wine do indeed justify their appellation When one mentions French Cuisine, the since central French cuisine tends to make “world class cuisine”. Saveur Group images that extensive use of butter and cream, it does Saveur@Purvis Street, 5 Purvis Street, #01-04, Singapore 188584. Tel: (65) 6333 3121 are make for a prominent feature in Makanan Perancis Saveur Art, Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, #04-11, Singapore 238801. Tel: (65) 6634 1141 mainstream French cuisine, The Saveur group of restaurants was founded with the goal and determination Perancis adalah salah satu negara di which parallels of providing modestly-priced French food to the general public. Largely mana makanannya dipersiapkan dengan contemporary motivated by the need to cook up, a new interpretation of French cuisine, two rumit. Yang terlintas ketika mendengar societal dynamic and ambitious individuals mused on the possibility of opening an kata ‘Perancis’ dalam hal makanan, inclination establishment that would offer Seabass and Monkfish and Scallop at attractive yang pertama muncul pasti Sup Bawang towards prices. Having whipped up a wide of range of dishes at Guy Savoy, Fifty Three Perancis, Steak Ikan Salmon, dan Crème diet and and Tetsuya’s in Sydney, Dylan Ong and Joshua Khoo then decided that Saveur, Brulee. Padahal, Perancis menyediakan health. with its strong preference for local products, would be the way to go! makanan yang sangat beragam di setiap When skimming through the menu, one notices that apart from regular dishes penjurunya. Tetapi yang pasti, hampir such as Garden Salad and Foie Gras, unorthodox options-namely Creamy semua makanan Perancis menggunakan Basmati Rice- are also available. Desiring to “elevate the food that we serve”, Saveur Art has recently emerged in the hope that the art bahan-bahan yang segar, saus ringan, of creating an orderly balance of flavours, textures and colours will have the cuisine of the new restaurant pushing boundaries. In typical dan porsi yang lebih kecil. Dan sebagai Saveurian fashion, Saveur Art’s menu comprises dishes that embrace fusion cooking. One such example is their signature dish, buttermilk teman dalam bersantap makanan -poached chicken, which is served along with brussels sprouts, asparagus, chestnuts and cabbage marmalade. Perancis, biasanya disajikan juga anggur And as always, a meal, especially a French one, ceases to be complete unless there is an addition of wine. Hence, the Saveur group Perancis, baik putih atau merah. ensures that its wines are distinguished by their neutral flavours. All in all, Saveur restaurant is one indulgence anyone will approve of!.

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A famous Gallic saying goes, “Eat well, laugh often, love abundantly”, with these exquisite French recipes, recreate the soul-stirring magic of the French. Food for the Godsby Vithya Rajasegar

Three-Pepper Relish (Photo: whats4dinnersolutions.wordpress.com) French Garlic Soup (Photo: allisonsgourmet.com) Ratatouille (Photo: thecookingbowl.com) Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse (Photo: mayihavethatrecipe.com)

Relish Appetiser Main course Dessert Three-Pepper French Garlic Ratatouille Chocolate This popular dish, whose name is included in the dictionary, can Hazelnut Mousse Relish Soup be served with rice or a piece of French loaf. This pepper rich dish is best served with grilled chicken or fish. It Originating in the South of France, this sumptuous soup contains A creamy delight that never goes out of vogue at any dessert party. also goes well with goat cheese and a slice of French bread. some of the most potent aphrodisiacs ever: garlic and onion. Ingredients Olive oil Ingredients Ingredients Ingredients 1 onion ½ cup coarsely chopped hazelnut 1 red bell pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic ¼ cup castor sugar 1 yellow bell pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 brinjal 1 cup chopped dark chocolate 1 green bell pepper 2 pounds onions, about 4, chopped 1 green bell pepper ¼ cup milk 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil 2 cups garlic cloves, about 4 large heads, chopped 2 zucchinis (courgettes) (cucumber also works well) ¾ cup chocolate hazelnut spread (nutella) 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 quarts Chicken Stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth 6 medium tomatoes, ripe (juicy) and peeled ¼ tsp vanilla essence 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar* 1½ teaspoons salt salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp powdered sugar 1 garlic clove, pressed ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper Herbes de Provence to taste 1½ cups beaten whipped cream 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano Croutons, optional For garnish: beaten whipped cream and 4 chocolate bytes Directions Directions For garnish 1. Put a large casserole on the stove on medium heat. Chop the Directions 1. Preheat broiler. Holding bell pepper at stem, cut it into three 6 parsley stems onions and garlic. When the casserole is hot, add enough olive 1 Melt the sugar in non-stick pan on a medium flame till it turns flat pieces. Discard the stem, core and seeds. Repeat with 9 sprigs fresh thyme or 1½ teaspoons dried oil to just cover the bottom. light brown in colour. Add the hazelnuts and mix well to make a remaining peppers. 1 bay leaf 2. Add the onions and garlic and let them brown. Chop the green praline. Pour the prepared mixture on the greased rolling board 2. Place the pepper pieces, skin side up, on broiler proof pan. Broil pepper, zucchinis and brinjal. Add to the casserole. Stir from or butter paper and roll it with greased rolling pin to get a thin bell peppers until skin is charred and blackened (only takes Directions time to time. layer. Crush the praline coarsely with a rolling pin and keep aside. eight minutes). 1. In a large pot, heat the oil and butter over low heat. Add the 3. Peel the tomatoes. Dice them or cut them into quarters, add to 2. Combine the chocolate and milk in a microwave safe bowl and 3. Transfer bell peppers to plastic bag. Twist bag to seal and let onions and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the casserole. microwave on high for 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave stand until peppers are cool (can be made a day ahead; chill). they begin to turn golden, raise the heat to moderate level and 4. Five minutes later, check to see if the tomatoes have made and mix well until no lumps remain. Strain the mixture using a 4. Peel peppers and cut into strips. Combine with remaining continue cooking the onions and garlic until deep golden. enough juice to almost cover the vegetables - if so, perfect. If sieve and keep aside. Add the chocolate hazelnut spread and vanilla ingredients in a small bowl. Let it stand for two hours at room 2. Add the stock, bread, bouquet garnish and salt. Bring to a boil. not, add water as needed (not too much). essence and mix well. Add the sugar and beaten whipped cream temperature. Serve. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. 5. Add salt, pepper and Herbes de Provence to taste. In general, 1 and fold gently. Add the prepared hazelnut praline and fold gently. 3. Remove the bouquet garnish and puree the soup in a blender tbsp of salt, ½ tsp of pepper and 1 tbsp of the herbs will suffice. 3. Pour equal quantities of the mixture into four individual bowls/ *Balsamic vinegar is available at specialty food stores, Italian markets and or food processor. Strain the soup back into the pot. Add fresh Cover the casserole and let simmer on low heat for 45 minutes glasses and refrigerate for at least three to four hours or till the some supermarkets. ground black pepper and bring back to a boil. Serve topped with to an hour. mousse sets. Garnish with beaten whipped cream and a chocolate the croutons, if you like. byte and serve chilled. Recipe from www.epicurious.com Recipe from www.bonjourlafrance.com Recipe from www.foodandwine.com Recipe from www.tarladalal.com

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Indonesian Sport: Marriage of tradition and by Vithya Rajasegar Contemporary Blending native and western sports, the Indonesians have created for themselves a unique sports identity that is truly international. answer lies in the fact that the country has established both nationalised and private training centres as well as camps for aspiring players. A National Obsession If there is one sport that the Indonesians by Priya Ramakrishnan can’t do without, it has to be one that Be a Sport creates quite a furore all over the world, in every sense of the word. Soccer in Children’s sports builds fitness, social skills and self-confidence. Help your child Indonesia started as an anti-colonial find the right sport with these useful tips. movement that allowed the people to defy their colonial masters in terms of n a world of online games and Pre-Teens (Ages 10-12) building up a national team and hence, Nintendo Wii, it is a truly herculean At this age, children will be able to a national identity. Founded in 1930, the task to tempt your child away from the participate in strategic games which Indonesian national soccer team has since couch and out in the sun. With play improves their skill for strategic thinking. participated in the 1958 Asian Games, I area shrinking in our vertical world, They are now ready for complicated sports whereby it clinched a bronze medal and more and more children are foregoing play skills such as hockey, polo, volleyball, ndonesia, with its long-standing is held every two to three years. The country in the ASEAN Football Championship, in and sports to opt for television and video cricket, basketball etc. However, during this tradition of tribal sports — which has won a total of 32 medals, 12 of which which it qualified for the finals four times. games. However, it cannot be stressed stage, hormonal changes in their body can took place in the form of ritual are gold. Furthermore, popular Indonesian The team’s famous players include Abdul enough the important role sports play in affect their balance and coordination. combat dances — has a concrete film The Raid: Redemption utilises pencak Kadir, who played a huge role in helping the development of mind, body and spirit In the end it is most crucial that they have sports identity that was birthed from silat in an attempt to create a full-fledged Indonesia clinch the 1968 King’s Cup and in children. Sports, whether it is individual fun while learning. As parents, you can cheer theI wondrous amalgamation of western action drama, which has been creating the 1972 Pesta Sukan Cup. or team-based is one of the best activity for and encourage their competitive spirit. Help sports and native Indonesian martial arts; waves all over the world and which might your children that provides not just physical Two to Five year olds them get over their self-doubt and believe in and it is but undeniable that some of the also see a Hollywood remake. Olah Raga activity but also builds self-confidence, At this age, pre-schoolers are just starting team spirit. Teaching good sportsmanship popular sports that unite the entire nation independence, social skills and discipline. to master basic movements and develop will not just improve their games, but also Olah raga mendefinisikan sebuah are pencak silat, badminton and football. While there are more benefits than we their gross and fine motor skills. While they their character. It will teach them that life is A Modern Love negara seperti halnya sebuah budaya The national sport, Badminton, has had can count, it should be kept in mind that are too young for most structured sports, not always about winning. mendefinisikan sebuah negara. Olah its popularity in Indonesia cemented by children should always be encouraged to unorganised free play will help them enjoy The Deep Core of Indonesia raga bahkan dapat dianggap sebagai Pencak silat is influenced by the movements the success of several Indonesian players, practice them safely and be moderate in as well as get some physical activity. warisan sebuah negara. Indonesia Olah Raga dan Anak of wild animals. Over the centuries, this some of whom include Taufik Hidayat, their approach at the outset. Parents should Recommended activities include running, terkenal dengan beberapa olah raga Dalam era dunia permainan online dan form of martial art underwent further Hendra Setiawan and Meiliana Jauhari. try to fan the flame of children in sports throwing, catching and swimming. populer yang menyatukan seluruh Nintendo Wii, untuk mengajak anak development through acculturation of Raking in gold medals in every Olympic by taking them to sporting events or even bangsa, antara lain pencak silat, bulu untuk bermain di luar rumah sangatlah numerous self-defence styles. Although Games since 1992, badminton is undeniably sharing their own interest in sports. Six to Nine year olds tangkis dan sepak bola. Film The Raid: sulit. Mereka lebih memilih untuk pencak silat was originally associated with Indonesia’s best sport, for it is also in the A six year old will be more interested in Redemption yang terkenal bahkan bermain video game mereka di dalam the domain of the ruling elite, it eventually Thomas Cup Competition, regarded as the Age appropriate sports learning organised activities that involve sampai ke Hollywood menampilkan rumah. Namun, berolah raga sangatlah gained prominence amongst other social Olympics of Badminton that Indonesian Children always show their own natural longer attention spans. Furthermore, at olah raga pencak silat. Dalam bidang penting untuk pengembangan pikiran, classes. Today in Indonesia, it is regarded badminton players excel in. On top of that, preference for certain sports and physical this age, they are able to follow directions bulu tangkis, Indonesia terkenal tubuh dan jiwa pada anak-anak. Oleh as an extremely important sport, so much the renowned badminton competition also activities. For some it may be running, and learn from trainers. Structured sports dengan permainan yang cantiknya dan sebab itu, kita harus mendorong dan so that the International Pencak Silat has Indonesia scoring the greatest number skating, swimming or even football. Observe activities such as T-ball, softball or baseball, menghasilkan banyak sekali medali melatih anak-anak untuk berolah raga Federation witnessed its genesis on the 11 of wins. The question as to why Indonesia and encourage this interest, by introducing football, gymnastics, swimming, running, emas di kejuaraan bergengsi dunia dengan cara membawa mereka ke acara March 1980 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Indonesia has produced a multitude of badminton them to appropriate games to support their karate, martial arts, tennis and badminton antara lain Olimpiade dan Thomas Cup. olah raga atau berolah raga bersama. and the World Pencak Silat Championship champions may arise in one’s mind. The interests. can be introduced.

52 IndoConnect | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | www.indoconnectsingapore.com www.indoconnectsingapore.com | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | IndoConnect 53 SPORTS ADVERTORIAL A Racing Holiday Asia’s Premier Triathlon Festival is gearing up to welcome triathletes from across the world.

he 11th edition of Bintan Triathlon, Asia’s premier triathlon festival, is set to be bigger and better than ever. Whether it is a bike course Trecce, a session at triathlon clinic or a refreshing yoga class, there is something for everyone at the Bintan Triathlon scheduled on 23-24 May 2015 at the tropical paradise, by Vithya Rajasegar Beating for Bintan which is just 50 minutes ferry ride away from the busy Lion City. A perfect backdrop for stress busting triathlon, it has races and activities for all: parents and kids, fit and unfit, young and not-so-young. Launched on May 2005, the first edition These unconventionalthe sports are starting O to make ffbeata mark in a city that desires for new of the Triathlon received overwhelming and fun challenges. response of 450 participants with Bintan proving to be excellent triathlon grounds. wimming, football, tennis and interests of skaters, 418 Skate Shops have Yoga in the Air The one-lap bike course on wide roads with badminton are so huge a norm been established to provide the former with Supported by a hammock, aerial yogis learn natural turns provided the Singapore based off the picturesque beach of Nirwana prepare for race day, it is an opportunity in the local sports scene that a variety of products from star wars image how to dispense with their fear of falling athletes with a new adventure. Gardens. Hardly any current or swell are that shouldn’t be missed. The clinics will it is hard to divorce them from emblazoned skateboards to protective gears. while literally performing yoga poses high up This year, seasoned athletes as well as expected, thanks to an enclosed bay. Water be conducted by professional MetaSport an all-pervading Singaporean in the air. Created by Christopher Harrison, newbies can expect an adrenalin-high bike conditions in May are very good with coaches and will provide technique advice, Ssports identity. As popular as they may A Sport with a Cause this style of yoga is slowly making its way into race on wide, smooth, undulating roads, minimal swell, excellent visibility and a skills development, racing tips and tricks be, a new form of sports is starting to take Positing itself as an “environmentally the Lion City. One yoga fitness centre that taking in the lush greenery of Nirwana temperature of 29oC. and transition practice. root amongst the younger generation; friendly” sport, stand up paddle boarding is offers aerial yoga is Simply Yoga, which is Gardens and Ria Bintan, the wide views of To top this all off, side activities such as D No one at the race goes back empty an assortment that denotes utter starting to gain a huge team of practitioners situated in East Coast Road; and one of their Lagoi Reservoir, the vibrant market Pasar Ranch horseback rides, paintball, kids’ club, handed as there are exciting prizes and unconventionality, screams edgy and smacks in Singapore, for it is easy on your wallet-as courses happens to be Aerial Straps, whereby Ole Ole and more. The run course will quad bike adventure, island tours, Go karting perks to be won. From race certificate to of pure, hip rebellion: skateboarding, stand all one needs is a stand up paddle board and strength training is its primary focus. take you through the lush greenery and awaits those who are looking for something goodie bags, free yoga classes to T-shirts, up paddling, underwater hockey and aerial a bit of balance-and it can be mastered by scenic beaches of Nirwana Gardens to a else to whet their appetite for adventure. even friends and families can enjoy these yoga are among the sports more people, absolutely anyone, including pets! A sport, Olah Raga Ekstrim palm tree studded finish. The run course First-timers who are eager to participate benefits free of charge. For the winners, particularly the youths are engaging whose origin can be traced back to Hawaii, Karena olah raga seperti berenang, is undulating and generally well shaded. at the most popular triathlon need not each age category will take home a unique in. An attempt to create a whole new has now given rise to a number of variations sepak bola, tenis, dan bulu tangkis sudah With swimming course to be held in the be daunted. With MetaSport offering hand crafted trophy apart from other great consciousness, which involves risk taking such as stand up paddle surfing, stand up termasuk dalam kategori olah raga clear blue waters of the South China Sea, Singapore based training clinics to help you prizes from sponsors and partners. and experimentation is one of the primary paddle on land and stand up paddle yoga. ‘biasa’, maka beberapa olah raga yang reasons for the gaining prominence of these And in Singapore, one can pick up this sport lebih menantang seperti skateboarding, offbeat sports. via The Stand Up Paddling School which is stand up padelling, hoki dalam air, located at Tanjong Beach. dan yoga di udara mulai bermunculan. Skating in the Skating memang bukanlah sesuatu Heart of the City From Land to Water yang baru di Singapura, bahkan The skate culture in Singapore is not a new With snorkels tightly clasped to their kelihatannya olah raga ini tidak akan phenomenon; and it looks like it is not going faces, two opposing teams of underwater pernah pudar. Stand Up Paddling, olah to die out any time soon, as breed after new hockey players, armed with hockey sticks, raga yang disebut ramah lingkungan, breed of skaters crops up. In fact, quite a vigorously compete with each other to have mulai bermunculan juga di Singapura. number of skate spots have been specially a lead puck propelled into the other team’s Diciptakan oleh angkatan laut Inggris built and designed for both skaters and goal. Invented by the British navy in the di tahun 1950-an, olah raga hoki dalam aspiring skaters. Some of the more popular 1950s, this extreme sport has since caught air ini mulai merambah ke Singapura. areas for skateboarding include Scape, on in several countries; and the Stirling Yoga di udara yang diciptakan oleh Eunos Harmony Hub Skatepark, Lakeside Underwater Hockey Club in Singapore Christopher Harrison juga mulai Skatepark and Woodlands Skatepark. Also, holds games twice a week for experienced diminati oleh orang-orang Singapura. to cater to the growing needs and personal players as well as for beginners.

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I PA Intrerpreneur Art Stage Afternoon Singapore Pameran seni yang menghadirkan Coffee seniman ternama Indonesia, diadakan Acara yang diadakan oleh IPA di Marina Bay Sands. (Indonesian Professionals Association)

Daftar Nama Pejabat KBRI, Daftar Nama Pejabat KBRI, Bank Indonesia, Bank Indonesia, dan BUMN dan BUMN yang Baru Bertugas di Singapura yang Telah Selesai Bertugas Terhitung Februari 2015 di Singapura Terhitung Februari 2015 KBRI Singapura: KBRI Singapura: 1. Bapak Sigit S. Widiyanto, Minister Counsellor Fungsi Ekonomi 2. Bapak Sugih Rahmansyah, Atase Perdagangan 1. Bapak Mirza Nurhidayat, 3. Ibu Adhyanti Wirajuda, Sekretaris Kedua Fungsi Politik Minister Counsellor Fungsi Politik 4. Bapak Hosea R. B. Manurung, Sekretaris Ketiga Fungsi Penerangan, Sosial, 2. Bapak Simon D.I. Soekarno, dan Budaya Minister Counsellor Fungsi Penerangan, Sosial, dan Budaya Bank Indonesia: Bank Indonesia: 1. Bapak Bambang Kusmiarso. Kepala Bank Indonesia di Singapura Little by 2. Bapak Andhika Surya Akbar, Pejabat Bank Indonesia di Singapura 1. Bapak Indra Kuspriayadi, LittLe Kepala Bank Indonesia di Singapura BUMN: 1. Bapak Bambang Varia Wibowo, Indosat Singapore Acara yang menampilkan interaksi 2. Bapak Wiwi Suprihatno, Deputi Regional Head Bank BNI Singapore Branch, antara budaya Singapura dan Indonesia. Bank BNI 3. Bapak Toto Nugroho, Managing Director Pertamina PETRAL Services 4. Bapak Ahmad Maulana, Manager Treasury and Trade, Pertamina PETRAL Services

58 IndoConnect | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | www.indoconnectsingapore.com TRAVEL SENDANG SONO Sports Listing Urban Rehab (Sports and Injury Physiotherapy) The Lourdes of Southeast Asia Tel: (65) 65339133 Email: [email protected] The name Sendang Sono takes its inspiration from a spring (sendang) which runs along the area under the shelter of two sono trees. The spring is reputed to have Core Concepts - Musculoskeletal Health Group healing powers as does the one at Lourdes in France. Tel: (65) 6226 3632 Email: [email protected] had to go through before his crucifixion. Pilgrims light candles along the way as a Neuro Spine and Pain Center reminder of that terrible journey of Jesus’ Tel: (65) 6835 4325 to Golgotha Hill. Fax: (65) 6835 4326 The Marian pilgrimage complex was Email: [email protected] designed by Father Y.B Mangunwijaya Pr and has won the AGA Khan Award for PHYSIOCLINIC its beautiful architecture. You will find Sports Clinics Tel: (65) 62244178 devotees just sitting around enjoying the Email: [email protected] peace and tranquil air of Sendang Sono; Singapore Sports Medicine Centre others stand by the pretty little bridge Tel: (65) 6737 1000 Sports Medicine International under which the beautiful spring flowing Email: [email protected] | Orthopaedics International by in the complex. The enchanting place Tel: (65) 6476-7266 taracts lots of visitors (devotees, tourists Providence Orthopaedics etc) many of whom also take back some Tel: (65) 6684 2330 of the spring water home with them as it Email: [email protected] Sports Shops is supposed to contain healing properties. There are taps, by the stream, through Sports Medicine and Surgery Clinic which the water has been channeled from Tel: (65) 6256 6011 Descente Champion Sports Pte Ltd the spring as a convenience for visitors. Tel: (65) 6887 2960 Tel: (65) 63366276 he 45- min drive from then known as Sendang Semagung). In The Sole Clinic Fax: (65) 6733 2616 Fax: (65) 63380936 Yogyakarta brings you to 1929 the Marian shrine at Sendang Sono Tel: (65) 67360519 a sacred Marian site of was officially blessed as Marian pilgrimage Fax: (65) 67331519 Converse Creatif Venture Pte Ltd pilgrimage which is also hub with the installation of a statue of Email: [email protected] Tel: (65) 6382 3133 host to tomb of Sarikromo Mother Mary and the building which was a Tel: (65) 6383 8500 Tis approached by the passage of Jesus replication of the famous healing grotto of The Sole Clinic is a unique podiatry and physiotherapy clinic that Fax: (65) 6281 0803 Football Madness Sacrification and the holy grotto of Maria, Lourdes in France. It is now known as the provides solutions for musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, foot Tel: (65) 6483 5509 past the small stalls hawking religious “The Grotto of Mary Lourdes Sendangsono” pain and foot related conditions. It is also the first Singaporean F1 Recreation Pte Ltd reliquary under the cooling canopy Devotees kneel in prayer and light candles owned clinic that combines these 2 specialties together all under Tel: (65) 6846 7666 Gallen Sports of ancient trees. The name Sendang before the grotto near the sono trees where one roof. Common causes for sports injuries like runners knee Tel: (65) 6345 8936 Fax: (65) 6846 7246 Sono takes its inspiration from a spring the baptismal spring flows by. They also include tight muscles like ITB that cause the maltracking of the Fax: (65) 6760 2317 (sendang) which runs along the area under post written petitions in the firing pot knee cap which leads to pain with running. Weak hip muscles New Balance the shelter of two sono trees. The spring is located here to God. A relief here delineates Sendang Sono can also cause altered alignment during running leading to Hoops Factory reputed to have healing powers as does the the baptismal services held in those early maltracking of the knee cap as well. Patients suffering from such Tel: (65) 6734 6618 Tel: (65) 6792 5933 Sejarah mengatakan bahwa Sendang one at Lourdes in France. The spring now days, over a century ago when it became a pain usually have a sudden increase in intensity of running and Fax: (65) 6734 9288 Fax: (65) 6553 5145 Sono yang terletak 45 menit dari channeled through a glassed-in enclosure Catholic place of veneration. lack of stretching or warm up exercises. Yogyakarta memiliki mata air yang has been serving as baptismal font ever Near the holy grotto lies the tomb of mempunyai mujizat penyembuhan since 20 May 1904, when Father Van Lith Barnabas Sarikromo, a friend of Father Van Sports Medicine Clinic seperti yang terdapat di Lourdes, arrived here and baptized 173 Javanese Lith who also one of the people baptized Tel: (65) 68836957 ext 651 Perancis. Oleh sebab itu, Sendang Sono people of Kalibawang. It has since become in 1904 and was determined to be the first Fax: (65) 6883 6967 juga terkenal sebagai Lourdes Asia a popular Catholic pilgrimage hub with teacher of Catholic religion in the area. Email: [email protected] Tenggara. Bagi umat Katolik, tempat thousands of devotees streaming in between Born in189 he had suffered from what ini merupakan tempat ziarah populer May and October every year. appeared to be an incurable skin ailment. Singapore Physio yang dikunjungi ribuat orang di antara Manuel Wong People of much faith also come here During the course of this period he met Tel: (65) 6887 4190 bulan Mei dan Oktober setiap tahunnya. Snr. Associate Manager for the healing waters of the spring. The Father Van Lith. Barnabas had promised Fax: (65) 6887 4154 Cert-in-CES Kompleks Ziarah Maria ini dirancang tranquil retreat is imbued with its own store God that he would devote his life to him if Email: [email protected] 9637-7152 oleh Pastor YB Mangunwijaya Pr dan [email protected] of memories and stories amongst which is he would be rid of his disease. Salesperson Reg. No. memenangkan AGA Khan Award untuk R044420D a legend that it was once the retreat of a The passage of Jesus Sacrification Singapore SPORTS and Orthopaedic Clinic arsitektur yang indah. REAL CENTRE PROPERTIES PTE LTD bhikku from Bora who settled here (it was marks the stages of the cross that Christ Tel: (65) 9734 3087 Estate Agent License No.: L3009763J Fax: (65) 6471 2632 490 Lorong 6 toa Payoh #03-12 HDB HUB Tel: 6511 3000 Fax: 6259 3500 60 IndoConnect | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | www.indoconnectsingapore.com Address Book

KHOO TECK PUAT HOSPITAL REN CI LONG TERM CARE CITYGAS (to report gas pipe leakage, Hospitals 90 Yishun Central BLK 9, 10 Buangkok View Level 1 Emergency Numbers disruption to gas supply and low gas KBRI Singapura Singapore 768828 Singapore 539747 pressure) (65) 6555 8000 (65) 6358 0777 1800 752 1800 ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL EMERGENCY AMBULANCE AND FIRE 378 Alexandra Road KK WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL 995 FOREIGN MISSION ONE CALL CENTRE Singapore 159964 100 Bukit Timah Road Outram Road 1 800 334 4800 (65) 6379 4383 Singapore 229899 Singapore 169608 NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE (65) 6293 4044 (65) 6222 3322 1777 CALL-SEARCH YELLOW PAGES ANG MO KIO - THYE HUA KWAN HOSPITAL 777 7777 17 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9 MOUNT ALVERNIA HOSPITAL SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL POLICE EMERGENCY No. 7 Chatsworth Road Singapore 569766 820 Thomson Road REHABILITATION MEDICINE 999 LOCAL DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE Singapore 249761 (65) 6453 8033 Singapore 574623 5 Lorong Napiri 100 Tel: (65) 6737 7422 (65) 6347 6688 Bright Vision Hospital DENGUE HOTLINE Fax: (65) 6737 5037 / 6235 5783 BRIGHT VISION HOSPITAL Singapore 547530 1800 933 6483 INT’L DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE www.indonesianembassy.sg 5 Lorong Napiri MOUNT ELIZABETH HOSPITAL (65) 6248 5755 104 [email protected] Singapore 547530 3 Mount Elizabeth FIRE HAZARD REPORTING (65) 6248 5755 Singapore 228510 ST ANDREW’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1800 280 0000 Perihal Keimigrasian, Layanan Visa & (65) 6731 2828 8 Simei Street 3 Public Transport Paspor CHANGI GENERAL HOSPITAL Singapore 529895 POLICE HOTLINE (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 1 2 Simei Street 3 MOUNT ELIZABETH NOVENA HOSPITAL (65) 6586 1000 1800 255 0000 Dial-A-Cab (65) 6839 5407 Singapore 529889 38 Irrawaddy Road (65) 6342 5222 (65) 6788 8833 Singapore 329563 ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL SCDF GENERAL ENQUIRIES Perihal Layanan Konsuler dan Penata (65) 6933 0000 2 Bukit Batok Street 11 1800 286 5555 CityCab & Comfort Taxi Laksana Rumah Tangga (PLRT) CHANGI GENERAL HOSPITAL, WARD 3B Singapore 659674 (65) 6552 1111 (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 2 @ PARKWAY EAST HOSPITAL NATIONAL HEART CENTRE OF SINGAPORE (65) 6563 2281 AVA HOTLINE (65) 6839 5422 (Ibu Kalsom) 321 Joo Chiat Place 17 Third Hospital Avenue 1800 226 2250 SMRT Taxis Singapore 427990 Singapore 168752 TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITAL (65) 6555 8888 Perihal Perdagangan (65) 6344 7588 (65) 6436 7800 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng SP POWERGRID (to report a power failure) (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 3 Singapore 308433 1800 778 8888 TransCab (65) 6839 5451 (Ibu Lis) COMPLEX MEDICAL CENTRE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (65) 6256 6011 (65) 6555 3333 982A Upper Changi Road North 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road NEA HOTLINE Perihal Perhubungan Singapore 507709 Singapore 119074 TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITAL 1800 225 5632 Premier Taxis (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 4 (65) 6546 7393 (65) 6779 5555 REHABILITATION CENTRE (65) 6363 6888 (65) 6839 5434 (Bp Ade) 17 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9 FLOODS/ DRAIN OBSTRUCTIONS FORTIS COLORECTAL HOSPITAL NUH WARD 1@JURONG Ang Mo Kio Thye Hua Kwan Hospital 1800 284 6600 Prime Taxi Perihal Penerangan, Sosial dan Budaya, 19 Adam Road 235 Corporation Drive Singapore 569766 (65) 6778 0808 Layanan Jurnalis dan Pendidikan Singapore 289891 West Point Hospital (65) 6450 6228 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 5 (65) 6672 5900 Singapore 619771 (to report structural defects in non-HDB Yellow-Top Taxi (65) 6839 5472 (Sdr Michael) (65) 6262 5818 TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITAL buildings) (65) 6293 5545 GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL SUBACUTE WARDS (65) 6325 7191 / 6325 7393 Perihal Bea Cukai 6A Napier Road PARKWAY EAST HOSPITAL 71 Irrawaddy Road TAXI EMERGENCY BOOKING (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 6 Singapore 258500 321 Joo Chiat Place Ren Ci Community Hospital HDB ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE 1 900 915 2222 (65) 6839 5427 (Ibu Ros) (65) 6470 3461 Singapore 427990 Singapore 329562 UNIT (ESMU) (to report power failure and (65) 6344 7588 (65) 6256 6011 structural defects in HDB buildings; the SBS BUS INFO CENTRE Perihal Ekonomi INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH service number for your building can be 1 800 287 2727 (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 7 10 Buangkok View RAFFLES HOSPITAL THOMSON MEDICAL CENTRE found in your lift lobby) (65) 6839 5454 (Bp Ronald) Singapore 539747 585 North Bridge Road 339 Thomson Road 1800 275 5555 / 1800 325 8888 / MRT INFORMATION CENTRE (65) 6389 2000 Singapore 188770 Singapore 307677 1800 354 3333 1 800 336 8900 Perihal Politik (65) 6311 1111 (65) 6256 9494 (65) 6737 7422, lalu tekan 8 JOHNS HOPKINS SINGAPORE DRUGS & POISON (non-emergency) LOST & FOUND SERVICE TAXIS (65) 6839 5460 (Ibu Saliah) INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTRE REN CI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WEST POINT HOSPITAL (65) 6423 9119 1 800 225 5582 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng 71 Irrawaddy Road 235 Corporation Drive Perihal Pertahanan Singapore 308433 Singapore 329562 Singapore 619771 WEATHER LOST & FOUND SERVICE BUS (65) 6839 5491 (Ibu Ava) (65) 6880 2222 (65) 6358 0777 (65) 6262 5836 (65) 6542 7788 (65) 63837211

62 IndoConnect | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | www.indoconnectsingapore.com www.indoconnectsingapore.com | Vol 3 No 3 2015 | IndoConnect 63 PICTURE POST What if... Whaleshark of Teluk Cenderawasih The large Cendrawasih Bay National Park in the north of the island of Papua, otherwise known as Teluk Cenderawasih, includes Indonesia’s largest marine national park, and is one of the best dive-sites in the archipelago. Playground of one of the world’s largest animals: the spotted whaleshark or Rhincodon typus, these gentle giants come in pods and divers can swim along with them quite unharmed except to beware not to be hit by one of their powerful fins.

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new students Imogen and Ryohei relax at ‘home’ on UWCSEA East

…yoUR ChIld fElT AT homE fRom dAy onE? Would feeling secure and supported make learning easier? This is just part of the school’s Personal and Social Education (PSE) programme, a key element of the learning That’s the finding by leading education specialists, and experience. Through PSE, students explore their identity it’s certainly the experience of students at UWCSEA. Take and place in the world. With the support of their teachers Imogen and Ryohei, new students who had a friend from and each other, students are prepared to take their seat at day one through the school’s Buddy Programme. Because school and beyond, with confidence. Wanted! Your travel photos - anywhere from Sabang to their buddies accompanied them throughout the day and Merauke, Indonesia. Give us your best shot (high-resolution introduced them to other students, Ryohei and Imogen felt What if your child joins UWCSEA? they belonged from the start. This feeling followed them 300 dpi/at least 2MB, along with a brief caption and Visit www.uwcsea.edu.sg to find out more. approximate date) by April 15, 2015 and win a pair of from playground to classroom, giving them the confidence tickets to Alive Museum Singapore. Email your entries to to do anything from making friends to learning new [email protected] mathematics concepts.

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