Intan Row

(Ella) Hi,

I would like to knew where to find row intan and how to buy and transport?

(Miree) Dear Ella,

Not sure I could help you on this but you can try to visit some upcoming bazaar events : you can visit http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/web3/event/EventList.php?cboGroup=27

maybe from these events you can find the source.

Or visit http://opalstoneruby.com/?p=56

Cheers, Miree

Holiday Getaway From Jakarta

(Maria) Hi, Miree. I've just found out about your awesome blog!

Since you seem to know a lot about everything, you may be able to help me. My mother in law is coming from Brazil for Christmas and my husband and I would like to make a trip somewhere close to Jakarta (could be by plane) with her and our son who is 5 months old.
We've been living here for only a month and we don't have a clue where to go. We would love to spend some quite time at a beach, but we need an affordable baby friendly place. Do you have any tip? Thank you.

(Miree) Dear Maria,

Apologize for took me awhile to reply your questions.

Travelling with baby and your mother... I would suggest you to visit WhatsNewJakarta.com on their holiday getaway - normally they listed few recomendations.

I would suggest you to go :

Without plane : Pelabuhan Ratu or Anyer

With plane : Yogyakarta, Lombok or Bali.

Goodluck!

Miree

Thanksgiving and Veterinary Clinic

( Sonia ) Hi Miree, My husband and I, with our young dog, relocated to Jakarta in early October. We have been living between Jakarta and Puncak for 1 month, we spend most time in Puncak due to the climate. I would like to have someone cater our Thanksgiving Dinner to our home in Jakarta. Back in the States, I always cook the complete meal myself. Here, I don't have the kitchen nor the equipment to do that. I came across a contact from your 2008 blog about Thanksgiving Dinner....

Mary Ann Wiley

The Upper Crust

Sekolah Duta I, No. 15-A Pondok Indah Jakarta

765-4476 , 0818-168-710

mary.a.wiley@gmail.com

Is this contact still good?

Also will you please tell me more places to do American grocery besides Kem Chicks, Ranch Market and Carrefour. I am an avid cook and baker so would like to know more places that sell ingredients for cooking and baking. Also do you know of a good veterinary Clinic in Jakarta?

Thank you beforehand and I have added your blog in to my favorite.

( Miree ) Dear Sonia,

You can check Thanksgiving listing in WhatsNewJakarta.com - http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/web3/event/EventList.php?cboGroup=65 or contact Mary Ann Wiley.

You can contact http://www.groovy.co.id about veterinary clinics.

Unfortunately, I couldn't suggest more about the supermarket but will keep you update!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Renting Tuxedos

Hi Miree , i have to congratulate you for the insightfulness of your site. I do have alot of clients who arent aware that we rent out tuxedos for various events.

Could you perhaps add this information to your site.

Regards

Bharat

Laxmi Tailors

Kemang raya no 6d

Jakarta selatan

Tel 7198789 or 0811987111

Tips For Garage Sale

(Jesmin) Hi Miree,

I am leaving Jakarta soon. Need to sale many items especially electronics and household. Kindly send me some tips where to start. Is there any Yayasan or orphanges where I can donate some of these items? I need a yayasan who will collect those from my house. Thanks!

(Miree) Dear Jesmin,

You can submit your garage sale by email to info@whatsnewjakarta.com , they will submit into their listing for free

and mary.a.wiley@gmail.com - she is American lady that running homemade catering for years and get quite a big database, normally she send out email with full of garage sale listing.

Goodluck!

New in Jakarta and need networking

( Daniel) Hi Miree,

I am Daniel C from east europe-Romania .I arrived to Jakarta one month ago. I need new friends ,meeting points ,places. I stay to hotel Raden Saleh street but is very difficult for me because I do not know someone expat here. I am applying for some jobs /Iam petroleum engineer with rich experience maintenance downstream. Soon I find up this site and hurry I sent you this email. I kindly ask your help. Thank you ! Best Regards

(Miree) Dear Daniel,

Welcome to Jakarta! You can check the upcoming events in www.whatsnewjakarta.com - special the business events, you can attend some the networking events and get some networks.

WhatsNewJakarta.com was created since 2006 by PT. INFO MEDIA KREATIF and intended to provide lifestyle guide for expatriates and Jakartans.

I hope this information help.

Learning Bahasa

Hi Miree,

Was reading your blog, very interesting and good work.

I'm new to Jakarta joined a mining company wanted to learn Bahasa and also network with people involved in Mining in Jakarta / Indonesia.

Would be great if you could give me any pointers.

Regards,

Yogesh

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Dear Yogesh,

Thanks you for contacting us. You can contact Vic Lang as per Cc'ed for learing Bahasa and upcoming find business events by visit www.whatsnewjakarta.com

Goodluck!

Miree

New to Jakarta

(Adriana) Hello Miree,

Your email was forwarded to me by Peter Wharton who suggested I contacted you for advice on living in Jakarta. My family and are moving this October 5th and I'm a bit concearned about health and safety systems there. I have a healthy 2 year old son however am very concearned about cleanliness, pollution in the city, etc. Also, if you know of any babysitting companies that you'd recommend I'd greatly appreciate it!

As I'd mentioned to Peter, I'm interested in knowing what is like living in Jakarta as a Westerner, is the health system considerably OK? How is the international schooling system for young international kids, are there any business associations? (I'm a Marketing Communications/PR professional), support groups for foreigners besides de Embassy related groups, what are the things to watch out for regarding climate, food, pollution, environment in general, people, safety (meaning civil and health).

My husband and I lived in Beijing for 3 years (from '05-'08) and loved it except the traffic and pollution. We thereafter moved to Buenos Aires and have been here for 1 1/2 years and now are getting ready to move again!

Any advice you can provide we would greatly appreciate it!

Regards

(Miree) Hi Adriana, It is only natural to be anxious when you are moving to a new Country with a young child. Like Beijing, Jakarta has pollution and the traffic is unmentionable, but the international schooling from preschool up is of a high standard. In regards to medical providers the two that are recommended are International SOS & Global Doctors. I will send you a separate e-mail with further information and some attachments to assist you, as there is quite a lot to cover. Regards, Miree.

Rangon Feliz New Address, Jakarta

(Jodi) Hi – I have been a customer of Rangon Feliz for quite a while. My phone died

and I lost all my phone numbers and addresses! Can you please send me the

current address of Rangon Feliz? The shop moved last spring. It isn’t on

Jl. Gahru any more. They’re now located somewhere behind CiToS. Can you

help? Thanks

(WNJ) Dear Jody,

I found a hits, hopefully it was the right one with what you looking for. we also updating the info on our WNJ website now.

Feliz Boutique Salon & Day Spa (changed name from Ranggon Feliz and moved to a new location January 2010)

Great one-stop shop for pampering the whole family. Felicia, the salon owner, speaks fluent English and Bahasa Indonesia. The staff are friendly and experienced and offer a full range of treatments for adults and children, from hair cuts to manicures and pedicures. Children receive a 40% discount on treatments. Speak to Felicia to organise a manicure party as an idea for your children’s birthday party.

Jl Cilandak Tengah 3 No.3, Cilandak, South Jakarta (close to CITOS)

Tel: 765 6525

• 09:00-18.00 Tues-Sat (hair salon)

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Cheers,

WNJ Team

pr@whatsnewjakarta.com

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