Debt collection

( Paul) Hi Miree, can you tell me if there is a debt collection agency here in Jakarta that will follow up on outstanding debts.

Having been scammed and ripped off by an unscrupulous Australian woman by the name of xxxx (also previously involved in real estate in Bali), I would like to warn other people against getting involved with her or attempting to do business with her. Regards.

( Miree ) Dear Paul, the only expatriate managed company that offers debt collection we could find is -

Mr. James D. Filgo MA

Consolidated Services International, Inc.

Tel: +62 (21) 791-90015

Email: jdf@consolsvcs.com

Website: http://www.consolsvcs.com

I hope this info helps. Regards, Miree

Appropriate gifts for Idul Fitri

(Sally) Hi Miree, This is our first Idul Fitri in Jakarta and I am wondering what would be an appropriate gift to give to our staff - We have an older housemaid, a young nanny and our driver has young children to whom I would also like to give a gift. Regards, Sally.

Hi Sally, for every year your staff work for you, under Manpower regulations you are required to give them an extra months salary and any additional like a food parcel, clothing or train tickets etc... is entirely up to the individual employer. If they have worked for you for less than a year you can choose to do it on a pro rata basis. For example if they have worked for you for one or two months, you may choose to give them each a five kg bag of rice or a parcel made up of oil, noodles, sugar, tea, Kapal Api (local coffee) etc.. or Rp100,000. One thing you do need to remember is that anything additional to money you give will be expected each year for Idul Fitri. If you decide to go down the food parcel route Lotte Mart (ex MAKRO) or Carrefour have very reasonably priced ready made food parcels available and also clothing and toys. All the best, Miree.

Moving to Jakarta

(David) Hi Miree, My name is David, I currently live in New Zealand, and I am looking at

relocating to Jakarta in the near future. I am currently working as a

Premium Service Japanese Interpreter flight attendant. I also hold a

Diploma in Hotel/Motel Management, with prior experience in

Sales/Marketing. Do you have any advice on what sort of job I can

expect. Also how I would go about applying for a job. I am heading to

Jakarta for ten days on the 9th of September. Do you know any

recruitment contacts I would be able to contact?

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Thanks, and regards,

(Miree) Hi David, it's not often I get to assist a fellow country man. This

might sound obvious, but many agencies do a little bit of everything,

and you really need to find a recruitment firm that's an expert in your

field/s as in your case. I have listed three recommended recruitment

companies below for you to contact.

Jakarta Consulting Group - Tel. (+6221) 572-7515

www.jakartaconsulting.com /

Monroe Consulting Group -Tel: (+62-21) 719 0770

www.monroeconsulting.com &

Verity HR - Tel. (+62-21) 719-9210 www.recruitment-indonesia.com

Good luck with the search. Regards, Miree.

Spanish Speaking Women Association Contact Details

( Maureen) Hi Miree, I'm an Indonesian who's lived abroad for too long, so I'm glad I found your site! I found an information on What's New Jakarta about Spanish Speaking Women Association. I've tried to email them and call Jakarta Int'l Community Ctr where they hold their meetings, but the person whom I talked to didn't know any information about the association. May I have the association's contact person's number? Thanks a lot! Cheers!

( Miree) Dear Maureen,

You can contact the Pesident of Spanish Speaking Women Association in here :

Angela Naar-Bejarano

President

Spanish Speaking Women Association

Jl Kemang Dalam X No. E6A

Kemang - Jakarta Selatan

e-mail:abejarano@yahoo.com

Mobile: 081410018024

Goodluck!

Miree

Personal Training

(Drew) Dear Miree - i've read your posts with great interest, very helpful to us newcomers! Thanks a lot. I am moving to JKT in the next few weeks, will be living in the city center.

I would like to find a persinal trainer to help me get back in shape, but looking for more reasonable rates than the big gyms are offering (i.e. 800,000/hour at Gold's...) do you have any suggestions for where i can look? I have not been able to find much with google searches.

Any advice much appreciated.

(Miree) Hi Drew, you could contact

Indah Pratiwi

Marketing Communication

Jl. Benda IV no. 6

Jakarta 12140

P : (62 21) 72787274 / (62 21) 7394288

F : (62 21) 72787153

M : 0812 88140588

i_pratiwi@yahoo.com

www.mybodygym.co.id

She will arrange it or you.

BR, Miree

Art Lover

Dear Miree

I'm a fan of your blog. Terrific work!

Do you know where I can go to get affordable artworks (paintings, scuptures) by young budding Indonesian arttists? I've been asking some locals if there are special exhibitions by universities/small galleries but no one seems to know.

Appreciate it if you can point the way. Many thanks.

Art Lover

(Miree) Dear Art Lover, as does not seem to be openly publicized, my suggestion would be to visit Galeri 678 in Jl Kemang Raya No.125A. They are open Mon-Sunfrom 10.00 – 18.00hrs, ph:7179-9648, and are known to hold exhibitions of Indonesian Artists. They may be able to shed some light on where you could find artworks by young budding Indonesian artists if they don’t have any on display in the shop. Happy searching, Miree.

Hiking Gear in Jakarta

( Simone) Hi Miree, I have a question for you.

Would you know where to buy hiking gear in Jakarta, I'm mainly looking for hiking boots? Thanks

(Miree) Dear Simone, I didn't know exactly where to get the hiking gears in Jakarta but I guess you could contact these Hiking clubs:

Source: www.WhatsNewJakarta.com

Hiking

Java Lava

Membership Membership is open to men and women of all nationalities. Current number of members : 200+. There is no cost for membership fees. Most activities are held in English. Activities Climbing and camping on Indonesian volcanos. Usually we hold one trip a month in the dry season from February through November.

E-mail: jenny_d2001@yahoo.com

Self-guided treks in the Puncak foothills

Location: Puncak Bogor

Puncak Trek. For a low-cost, easy-going weekend getaway, try self-guided treks in the Puncak foothills. Now is the best time to start walking in the foothills. The rainy season is over, lots of greenery, and not much dust yet on the trails! Trek at your own pace. Enjoy your time in nature while sharpening navigational skills. There are 16 circle routes, 4 on each map, in the series of 4 Puncak Trek maps and guidebooks. Info about the maps and guides is found at www.puncaktrek.com. The website tells where to buy the maps and also contains updates on the circle routes, guide service, and links to other sites with info on the circle routes. See also a blog, puncaktrek.blogspot.com, about recent treks in the foothills. There is an open invitation for others to participate in the process of updating the trail info.

Website: www.puncaktrek.com

E-mail: alexkorns@yahoo.com

I hope this help. Cheers, Miree

Home Carpet Cleaning Services

(Zoe) Hi Miree, I live in Cinere south Jakarta, and am wondering if there are businesses in the south Jakrta area that provide home carpet cleaning services. The house I am renting as carpeted stairs and I would like them cleaned ASAP. If you could help that would be great! Thanks, Zoe

(Miree) You can try to contact -

Chem-Dry Carpet

Carpet cleaning specialist franchise #1 USA efefctive non-toxic

Tel.4288-5678, 5825353, (0271) 7080888

Cheers,

Miree

Thanks Miree,

I contacted them and they did great work!

Cheers,

Zoe

Information on Tanah Toraja in Sulawesi

(Jan) Hi guys - I am a community Liaison Officer for the Australian Embassy - do you have any information on Tanah Toraja in Sulawesi, ie: how to get up there, where to stay, what to do etc. Anything you can send me would be great.

(GM of WNJ) Dear Jan,

Am going to Toraja myself with family end of this month. Basically I found a tour guide through online search and we book our own flights ( Jakarta to Makasar ). They seem quite professional. Well you can wait my opinion after the trip or you can just book ahead. You can check their tour packages in their website.

Tour agent:

Jeffry S

ADVENTURE INDONESIA

PATA ID : 584172

Wisma 31, 3rd Floor, Jl. Kemang Raya 31

Jakarta 12730 - Indonesia

Phone : 62 21 718 2250, 718 2256, 706 22 856 / Fax : 718 0438

Email : advindo@cbn.net.id and info@adventureindonesia.com

Websites: www.adventureindonesia.com

ADVENTURE INDONESIA - Bali Office

Ruko Wana Segara No.12A

Jl. Wana Segara, Kuta -BALI

Phone : 62-361 750 971 / Fax : 62-361 750 964

Email : bali@adventureindonesia.com

BRANCH OFFICES:

Pangkalan Bun Borneo, Wamena Irian Jaya, Labuhan Bajo Flores Rantepao Toraja, Sulawesi

Booking ticket you can contact; Devi

AKARTA TRAVEL SERVICE

(PT.CEMARA INDAH UTAMA)

Tamani Cafe 1st Floor

Jl. Melawai Raya No.189, Jakarta 12160

Phone: 62-21-7233205

Fax : 62-21-7233052

Mobile: 0815-9702977

E-mail Add: devi@ciu-jts.co.id

Web: www.ciu-jts.co.id

Happy holiday!

Looking for maid & driver

(Lou) Hi, I am moving to Jakarta in July and am looking for a nanny, driver and maid. I will be working as a teacher in the BSD City. Are you able to help me and advise how I go about advertising and looking for people to fill these positions, thanks alot Lou Waldron

(Miree)Dear Lou, You can check WNJ "Staff for hire's page" at here

http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/web3/event/EventList.php?cboGroup=55

and also you can email to mary.a.wiley@gmail.com Publish Post- she got crack list that she distribute to expats community every week.

Good luck!

Best Regards, Miree