Flying Club in Jakarta

(Sonu) Hi Miree! I wanted to know if there are any flying clubs here that I could join tolearn flying airplanes/helicopters?-- Thanks and regards

(Miree) Dear Sonu, thank you for your email.
The only Flying club I found is http://www.ilmuterbang.com/index.php/blog-mainmenu-9/blog-umum-mainmenu-82/16-blog-umum/76-kondisi-sekolah-penerbangan-di-indonesia
It's in Bahasa Indonesia but I think you can contact them in English to find more info.
Goodluck!

Bolshoi Ballet are coming to Jakarta

(Liz) Hi Miree I have heard that the Bolshoi Ballet are coming to Jakarta. Do you have dates for this event and can you tell me where to purchase tickets? Thanks for your ongoing help

(Miree) Hi Liz,Thank you for your email. The Bolshoi Ballet Company will perform on 28 June at Upper room Wisma Nusantara Complex (Nikko Hotel) , Jakarta.
You can get tickets by calling them at 021 31903758
It should be a great performance so I hope you enjoy their show!

Request Media kit for magazine Tatler?

(Chew Hoi) Hi, Appreciated you could send me media kit and copy of magazine for Tatler as I can't reach publisher.Thanks.

(Miree) Hi Chew Hoi,You can get Tatler magazine at mostly bookstore and dept.Store in Jakarta.
Other contact you reach -
deny@indonesiatatler.co.id
Website: www.edipresseasia.com
Office: PT Dayakomunikasi Mandiri
Menteng, Jakarta Pusat Dki Jakarta, Indonesia

Cheers

Tanning services in Jakarta?

(Sharon) Hi Miree, Just been reading through your blogs... I live in Kemang and wondering if youcould help me....do you know of anyone that does spray tanning in Jakarta,
Thanks so much

(Miree) Hi Sharon, Thank you for your email - you can find the tanning services in

Lifespa Fitness
Hotel Sultan Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto
Jakarta 12190, Indonesia
Center Manager - Mr. Lourensa J.A Kailuhu
Phone (62-21) 570-3600 ext. 3404/3405
Fax (62-21) 251-4021
E-mail sales@lifespafitness.com
Or
Gold's Gym Menteng Huis
Menteng Huis Lt. 2
Jl. Cikini Raya 2 – 4 Jakarta, 10330 Ph. (021) 3983.1855
Fax (021) 3983.1858

Finding work in Jakarta

(Barry) Hi Miree,I would like to come and work in Jakarta.I have a good background in international banking software and would ideally like to work as a consultant. Who do you suggest I approach to find out if there are any jobs available?Thanks and regards,

(Miree) Hi Barry, I would like to suggest you to contact and send your curricullum Vitae to below companies;

1. PT JAC Indonesia
+6221 315 9504
Rino Bukit / Shashi G. Mulani
rino@jacindonesia.com
shashi@jacindonesia.com

2. JDA- Harsono
+6221 759 04835
Ms. Suri / Sangkala Wondal
info@jda-harsono.co.id
www.jda-harsono.co.id

3. Bina Sumber Sarana
+6221 718 1111
Ms. Terry
recruits@bss.co.id

4 Global Sarana Sukses
+6221 780 3652
Ms. Riana
global@saranasukses.com
gssimc@cbn.net.id

5 PT. JobsDB Indonesia
+6221 5367 8888
Matheus
matheus@slipi.jobsdb.co.id
www.jobsdb.co.id
+6221 5688 6992
cs@jobsdb.co.id

6Vidya Artha Tama
+6221 801 1736
Lilis Letari

7.PT. Trinet Pacific International
+6221 515 3268 /69
Diah Mayang Putri
cs@karir.com
www.karir.com

8. A&E Recruitment
Shagti Christi
shaqtichristi@yahoo.com

Some questions about Living in Jakarta ...

(Miree) Hi Miree,How are you? What happened to you website? I couldn't access it for the past few days. First of all, I wanted to thank you for the leads on Robert's Furniture and the Kemang Travel Agency, both of which I had the pleasure of dealing with. Also, I was wondering if you have answers to my questions re Jakarta stuff:
1. Would you know of a good but inexpensive carpenter who can do simplecarpentry work/repairs around the house?
2. I have a glass door from the living room leading to the garden and would like to add a screen door to allow the air in. Would you know ofa good but inexpensive supplier who can do this? I had it quoted before and they gave me a very expensive quotation of Rp220M!
3. Would you know of a cabinet supplier who can add a plywood or MDF cabinet under the stairs?
4. Would you know of a good supplier who can make upholstered furniture?
5. Lastly, is there a reputable/legit masseuse/reflexologist who can go to my house for home service? I tried surfing the net for this and the results that came out are the shady services. Help! Many thanks!

(Miree) Hi Mireille, Great to hear that the furniture hunting succeed! Am doing great and currently visiting my family in New Zealand. I am sorry about unaccessable - sometimes network down for maintenance... not sure ;)
Well here are the answer for your questions ;
For items 1-3, we (Santa Fe) have a Property Management Division whichincludes handymen that can assist with this sort of work. If you like us to arrange for a quotation please call Nofa at our office (021 7892033).
Upholstered - try Arbor & Troy www.arborandtroy.com Expensive but very good quality.
Massage - you can call my regular Bu Partini - she is very good and been doing this for 20 years. Her rates for 2 hours is 150,000nett but she dont speak English though - maybe you ask someone to talk with you ;-) her number is 08164811140 or you can try this link http://www.anybodyhealthy.com/ Goodluck!

Bus Route and Map in Jakarta ?

(Wilhelmina) Hi Miree, My husband and me like to travel around by public transport. There is obviously an extensive network of buses throughout the city and the surrounding villages, but so far we have not been able to find out which bus goes were. Where do we get this information? And are there maps available of the existing bus routes? We have also been looking for a good map of Jakarta, but so far we have only been able to find maps without any reference to street names etc. And since taxi drivers do not always know where things are, we would like to have a map that actually gives references to locations. To give you but one example: it took us an hour and a half and 2 taxis to get to the Gedung Kesenian because neither taxi driver knew where it was. We look forward to hearing from you.

(Miree) Hi Wilhelmina, You can find most bus route troughout the city and the surrounding villages by contact travel agents. Mostly they will have packages to offers.You can try to contact :
PT Kemang Nusantara Travel
Jl. Benda No. 23 A Cilandak Timur, Jakarta Selatan 12560 Indonesia
Phone (62 21) 788-46874
Fax (62-21) 782-7858
Email :kemtravel@kemtravel.com
Ps. They speak English.

And the best map directory of Jakarta is "Jabotek"distributed by PT Java Books Indonesia, which can be purchased in hardcopy or CD-rom from any major book store such as Gramedia, Periplus or Aksara Kemang.The next best thing to find your way around Jakarta is to purchase a GPSsystem - the maps for Jakarta are getting better and better all the timeand a lot of people are succesfully using GPS systems in Jakarta. Theseare small units and are easy to take in a taxi with you. You can obtaina GPS system at -www.alatsurvey.com Best Regards

Best Ballet Place in Jakarta?

(Esti) Hi Miree, My Daughter turn 3 years old this coming June, and she has passion for Ballet. Can you recommend the best ballet place in Jakarta for children her age? I heard Sumber Cipta Ballet is a good school, but I got no luck finding their contact detail. Always wrong number. Thanks!

(Miree) Hi Esti,How are you - heard the twin coming soon! Congratulations! I found the correct Sumber Cipta Ballet for you - I have checked the number and it works ;)
Sumber Cipta Ballet
Address: Jl Ciputat Raya No 1 Pondok Pinang
Phone: 765 9467
Information: Ballet lessons for kids and women.
Good luck and let me know if you need further helps. Cheers

Best to buy Silverware in Jakarta?

(Daniel) Dear Miree , sorry to bother you...just wondering where is the best place to shop for silverware in Jakarta ? Any help much appreciated . Many thanks

(Miree) Hi Daniel,Thank you for your email - you can find best Silverware in Pasaraya Blok M. I often go there myself ;) Let me know if you need further assistances. Regards

LARD

(Dave) Hi Miree, Here is a interesting one for you. I am trying to find if possible, LARD here in Jakarta or at least a good alternative to it with similar taste. I need it to make pastry for pies (home made ones).Regards

(Miree) Hi Dave, Thank you for your interesting question ;)
You can find Lard in Ranch Market at Jl. Mampang prapatan or Gourmet Garage at Jl. Kemang Raya. (Used to be Barbados restaurant).
Goodluck and Cheers!