maid/housekeeper

(Glenys) Hi Miree, My name is Glenys and I think we met before I left Jakarta 5 years ago. I had lived there for 7 years and ran the NewZealand ladies lunch group at the time. I am hoping that as you are in relocations, as I dabbled in myself, you may know of some new expat household positions available for my wonderful housekeeper, Asih. I was recently up in Jakarta very briefly and had time to track down and catch up with my old maid Asih. She has just had another baby, 2 months oldbut is keen to get a new position. She is so capable , her english is very good, she reads also in English which is something we, as a family helped her with. She Cooks amazingly and follows recipes from englishrecipe books. She has worked for expats for approx 14 years and she wasjust like my P.A when she worked for us. She can handle dinner parties with ease (and finesse) she is very responsible and intuitive to expat family situations. Asih is extremely discreet and faultlessly trustworthy and reliable,certainly traits not always common in staff!. I am just sorry for her that her last employers didn't think to facilitate her more when they returned to Norway and left her hanging without any sort of deadline to work with and was consequequently left without a job to go to when they left. She has since had her second baby and is now more than ready to recommence work.She is far to good a maid to be wasted and wants to work in Kemang,Pondok Indah, Cilandak area, (she lives in Fatmawati, her husband is still doing security at Palm Mansions in Cilandak where we used tolive.) I can highly recommend Asih for a general housekeeper's role butshe would prefer not to live in as she has 2 children.She worked for usa total of 7 years from the first day we arrived, until Peter (myhusband) left. In fact Asih was so devoted to our family and children,she was prepared to follow back to New Zealand and work 6 month stints which we disuaded her from due to the climate and cultural differences.We have kept in touch and I have kept up our friendship since ourreturn. I would feel much happier if I knew she had a good position with pay commenserate to her skills and experience. In my view she is well worth 2 million per month. I hope there may be a chance you can help Asih.
Her contact phone number is - 0813 111 87764

(Miree) Hi Glenys, nice to hear from you and great you have found my blog. There are several new familes coming in currently, so will pass Asih's mobile number onto them. I am sure if she is as good as you say she will find aposition in no time and maybe my readers may have someone they can passher number onto as well, as good staff with english are hard to find.All the best, Miree.

Tailor for large size

(Téhany) Hello again Miree, I have an urgent request from two ladies who are in Jakarta only today and tomorrow. They are looking for a tailor to make large to X-large clothes for Australian women. They already have been to many places without finding anything... Could you help please? Thank you so much

(Miree) Hi Tehany, normaly is quite difficult to get a tailor to make up clothing in just two days, but even more so now as most local tailors will be very busy making new outfits for the Idul Fitri celebration at the beginning of October. This is their busiest time. Have you thought of taking your friends to Animale in Kemang Raya as they stock, but if more flowing type clothing and trousers with elastic waistes etc.... If I think of anywhere else will let you know. Good luck

Where to get hygienic tampons

(Téhany) Hi Miree,Thank you for your tips about salsa! I actually thought the Salsa Club had already closed....And after the brazilian waxing, another very feminine inquiry: would you know where in Jakarta (even where in Indonesia?) I could find.... hygienic tampons?!
Thank you in advance for your answer!

(Miree) Hi Tehany, you can purchase Tampax from the apotek in Hero Kemang, Ranch Market Buncit, Pondok Indah, Grand Lucky and Kemchicks. Happy searching, cheers

Where to buy Labrador and cat?

(Aga) Hi Miree,I'm just starting my "Jakarta adventure". I arrived last week. I found your blog very useful. Thank you for doing that!!!My husband and I are planning to buy a dog and maybe a cat here. I know there is many homeless cats everywhere but I would prefer some pet with documents etc. Could you tell me if there is any trustworthy place in Jakarta to buy a labrador and cat? Also, do you perhaps know any good vets who could help us to take care of our pets?I would really appreciate your help with these issues.Thank you very much

(Miree) Hi Aga, Groovy Pets would be a good place to start, as many breeders go their to get vaccinations done, so they would probably be more knowlegeable in where you could acquire information for Labradore breeders etc. Address: Jl. Kemang Raya No.44. Phone: 021 7179-2158, 719-7704. E-mail: groovy@rad.net.id / web: groovy.co.id Have a good day

Ice Hockey Clubs in Jakarta

(Maya) Dear Miree, Is there any Ice Hockey Team or Clubs in Jakarta? If yes, could you giveme details about it? Thank you in advanced

(Miree) Hi Maya, Sky Rink in Mall Taman Angggrek have the only ice skating rink inJakarta and they advertise private or group skating lessons, hockey &figure skating. Phone number is: 02 564-2888, website:skyrinkjakarta.com. Regards

Finding new home

(Halden) Hello Miree, My name is Halden, I've been living in Jakarta for almost a year now and time is approaching to find a new home. I'm wondering if you or any ofyour collegues are available over the next few weeks to assist? I am working in Kemang, and would prefer to move closer to work. If you'reavailable, I can provide you with more specifics when we talk. Thanks

(Miree) Hi Halden, thank you for your email - will ring you shortly. Cheers, Miree

Salsa Club in Jakarta

(Tehany) Hello Miree, I found your website by seeking information about pubic waxing and I read the answer you made to a lady about the same topic. http://askmiree-whatsnewjakarta.blogspot.com/2008/05/will-anyone-perform-dreaded-bikini-wax.html
Is the first address in Jakarta, and does the second one also perform Brazilian waxing?

Second thing, I have been looking for places to dance salsa for the two months 1/2 that I've been in Jakarta now, but most of the websites arfe not> updated at all... I finally found out the Grand Canyon Café, are there any other places that you know where I can go and dance salsa? If so, you would> be my angel... :)) Thank you very much

(Miree) Dear Tehany, thank you for your email.
Yes the first address is in Jakarta and yes Stip & Browhaus perform brazillian wax ;-)
For Salsa - please try to contact;
The W9 Club
Jl. Wijaya IX No.21 Jakarta 12160
Email: info@the-w9club.comTel: 62 21 720 8213
http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/web2/event/EventDetail.php?hdnID=Vm10YWIyUXhSbkpOV0VwT1ZtdHdVbFpyVWtKUFVUMDk=&cboGroup=31

Salsa Club
Kemang Raya No.12
Jl. Kemang Raya No. 12 (ex Waroeng Kemang), Jakarta Selatan
Description Price: Rp 50.000-100.000,
Live Music: Band, Free Salsa,
Dance Class: Sun 7-8pm & Wed 6-7pm.
Dance performance: Fri-Sat at 10pm.
Dance Course Classes: Tue-Sat in the afternoon & evening.
Telepon 7195556 Fax. (021) 7195542
Happy dancing!

Casa de la Pareja Studio - Call +62817 660 5808. Full profile at www.casadelapareja.com.
Cheers,Miree

Where to find golf clubs and car rental services?

(Elly) Hi Miree, first of .. I think this is such a great website and service!!
Secondly, I was wondering if you can answer a few qst for me :o)
1) Do you know of a place or places in Jakarta or Bandung where we can getlocal inexpensive golf clubs and accessories? We have been looking around inthe Mall and they are just as expensive if not more compare to the states.We can find alot of things here in Jakarta, but somehow I still can't findany 'local' made golfclubs. Help?
2) Is there a service profider company you can think off that we can getaffordable car and driver rental from?
Thank you in advance for your help again.

(Miree) Hi Elly, Thank you for your email and support!
Please find the answers below to your questions -
1. You can try most the golf stores around Jakarta (some of which stock both original and non-original clubs) to try your luck and for Bandung you can try to buy golf clubs and/or accessories at the corner of Jalan Braga in Bandung.
2. You can find the list car rental services in http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/web2/event/GuideDetail.php?cboGroup=30&subGroup=63 All the best, Miree

How to Find a job in Jakarta ? ( Pharmacist & in Mining )

(Michelle) Dear Miree,I am a pharmacist by training but currently work as a product manager in amultinational pharmaceutical company in Kuala Lumpur. My husband hasrecently transferred to Jakarta. I an planning to join him soon and at thesame time interested to look for a job in Jakarta. I would like to find outa few things from you.
1. How do i get about working as a pharmacist in a retail pharmacy? Is thereany local authorities/professional organization that i have to registermyself with in order to work as a pharmacist?2. Can you recommend some local indonesian HR companies that help to placenon-local like myself in local/multinationcal pharmaceutical companiesworking in the capacity as a product manager?
Thanks a million for your help.--Regards,

( John) HI Miree. i hope you can heip me find a job over there in the mining game as aplant oparotor. EG - dump truck driver ,exavatour oparator .. or a job in aunder ground mine .any help would be great. thanks

(Miree) Hi Michelle & John, Thank you for your emails - I answered similiar to this question before. Please visit in this link to find the answer http://askmiree-whatsnewjakarta.blogspot.com/2008/06/finding-work-in-jakarta.html
Goodluck.

Aqua Aerobics Classes in Jakarta

(Mel J) Hi Miree, Are you able to tell me where I can do Aqua aerobics in Jakarta??? Thanks

(Miree) Hi Mel, MY BODY GYM have Aqua Aerobics classes at their two locations below.
Jl pecenongan Kav.7-17
PecenonganHours:
Mon: 6:00pm-6.40pm
Wed: 6.00am - 7.20am
Phone : 231-6008
Fax : 231-6007
Email : ask@mybodygym.cc

Apartment Senayan residenceJ
l patal senayan no.1-5Hours
Mon: 8:00am-9.00am
Sat: 8.00am - 9.30am
Phone : 300-42770
Fax : 300-42780
Email : ask@mybodygym.cc
Have fun, Regards Miree.