Disney on Ice in Jakarta?

(Wendy) Hi Miree,I've been trying to find out information about the upcoming "Disney on Ice" shows in Jakarta. Would you know where I could buy the tickets from please? Is there a website for the shows? It'd be fantastic if you did. I look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks in advance.

(Miree) Hi Wendy, WNJ team and myself haven't heard yet about they coming into Jakarta. So far the news are they coming Singapore which there special package for Jakartan you can find in http://www.saptatours.com/sapta01/050207/disney_nemo.html
In my opinion if they coming to Jakarta there will be a big promotion going on in all Media.
I guess all we have to do is just wait for the news ;-)
Have a nice day! Cheers

Hire pool table

(Keron) Hi Miree, My daughter's 16th birthday is coming up soon and to make her house party more fun I was thinking of renting out a pool table for the day. Are there places in Jakarta that do this? Any info on this will be a godsend. Thanks

(Miree) Hi Keron, I am suggest you to try to contacts the bars , maybe my friend in Maddogs bar and restaurant at Cilandak Comercial Estate might able to hire their pool table - its all depend how much you willing to pay too though. But sure its no hurt to try.
Maddogs : Walter 0816774586
Goodluck!

Kickboxing School at Jakarta?

(Scott) Hi Miree, thanks for the advice on the Indonesian School, it has worked outwell. Another question, do you know of any kickboxing schools in Jakarta?
(Miree)Hi Scott,Glad your Indonesian school work out well!

Here are some listing of martial arts schools;

JKD Martial ArtsKemang and BenhilWebsite: www.jkdindonesia.com

Matra Taekwondo School
For people new to the martial arts, the benefits of martial arts training might not be obvious. Some will think, sure, it's a great workout--just look at that "Ty Bo" guy. And of course it's good for self-defense, with all that punching and Kicking. But the benefits of martial arts training, especially for children and teenagers, are much more than simple physical improvements. Martial arts benefits span a spectrum of physical, mental, and social attributes, all of which are learned and improved through martial arts training.Website: matra88.homestead.com/taekwondo.html

School: BJC - KoryujukuGOR Cempaka Putih, JakartaStyle: Bob Jones Combatives, Koryujuku, Gojuryu Karate Instructor: Bryson Keenan Telephone: +62 813 1077 1202 Website: www.zendokai.com.au
E-mail: ociananATyahooDOTcom

The International Sports Club of Indonesia (ISCI)Jl. Ciputat Raya, West Java. PO BOX 6359/JKSGU, Jkt 12063Tae Kwon Do - both adult and children Phone : (6221) 749 0540 Fax : (6221) 749 0754Website: www.isci.or.id
E-mail: isciATisciDOTcoDOTid

Muay Thai Training Campat Performa Gym, Jl. Panglima Polim 2, No. 2Kebayoran Baru Open every day; ask for Pak Endi

You also can find the listing at www.whatsnewjakarta.com at sport activities page.
Good luck!

Beauty parlor at Kelapa Gading?

(Vandana)Hi Miree,I am looking for a skin treatment center providing facials of goodquality.> Pls adv. Thanks
(Miree) Hi Vandana,As you are living in Kelapa gading - you can find alot info about Kelapagading in http://www.malkelapagading.com/ - They have listing of beauty parlors.
And another suggestion from my good friend Linda Beatson;
Caroline Mulenga
Guinot Beautician
Jl Benda Atas 32A CIlandak 0813 17716011 carriethedub@yahoo.com

She is expat, recently arrived back in Jakarta, also does cosmetic tattoo. Good quality, so not a 'bargain' about 300 thou for a facial.

Also Rangoon Feliz in Cipete
Goodluck!

Advise : Where New Year Eve's party for single women?

(Dinh)Hi Miree,
I am a single woman, in my 30s, just moved to Jakarta for a few months and will be based here for a while. I have no family, no friends here. I am wondering if there is any place to go for New Year Eve in Jakarta, some place "safe" for alone woman that I can have some music, some fun... Appreciate your advice and Happy New Year to you.
(Miree) Hi Dinh, you are welcome to call me 0811153824 and join my group party! Cheers

DJ for New Year Eve Party?

(Simone) Hi Miree,
I'm having a new year'e eve party at my house and looking for a DJ to come to the house. Would you know where we could hire someone to come including the equipment?Thanks
(Miree) Hi Simone,
Please contact WNJ team dwongatwhatsnewjakartadotcom or 0811836552 - Normally they charge between 4-5 million rupiah.They also just played last Saturday in SantafeXmasParty 2007
You can ask them to come to your house to check the place and discuss about what musics you would like.
Merry Christmas and Have a great New Year Party!

Jakarta - Telecom Consultant...

(Steen) Dear Miree!I am to put a cost on a all inclusive job role in Jakarta with a ChineseTelecom Vendor Company.Before, it was common to quote only the salary one expected, as thecompanies would add Accommodation, Travel to and from location, LocalTransports, etc. but nowadays its more and more common that the companies asof the consultant to quote he rate as an all inclusive rate.Since I came over you WEB page I decided to take the liberty to ask of you afew recommendations.For local transport should one rent car? Should one have a driver? Or shouldone use Taxies?For accommodation (I will initial be on my own, but I might bring wife andson as well at a later stage) can one use the services hotel suites I seen?Or - what would you recommend?What is the typical monthly spending for an expat who is:A) AloneB) With family Shall and expat pay tax on income? If then how much?Any additional input and recommendations will be highly appreciated.Warm regards.

(Miree) Hi Steen,In this case I think a phone call may be in order as there is a lot ofinformation you are looking for, and as this is within my line of workit may be better if I talk to you directly. My mobile number is:0811153824.Regards.

Dying to eat a Souvlaki...

(Adrian) Hi Miree, My wife is dying to eat a Souvlaki, we are Australian and she is desperate, and I need the brownie points. Can't seem to find anywhere...

(Miree) Hi Adrian,Your brownie points are on their way.... 'Maroush restaurant' in the CrownePlaza Hotel have Souvlaki on their menue. Also if you venture to Bali you willfind Souvlaki at 'Mykonos' in Seminyak.Happy eating.

Where to get Trampolines?

(JenJen) Hi Miree, I try to get trampolines for my daughter christmas present and Ace hardware were just run out stock. Do you know whereelse I can get trampolines?

(Miree) Hi Jen, here some WNJ readers suggested to;
- Mark : To answer the question on Trampolines, we bought ours from Ace Hardware Plaza Pasa raya . They had selection from 10ft, 12ft and 14 ft with the option of having the surround. No idea if they still stock.
- Gerry : the cheap china made ones available in Pasar pagi, Kota area in northjakartathe good one is available at toys r us or its like
- Also heard its available in Ace hardware in pasaraya !

Bahasa Indonesia Tutor

(Scott) Hi Miree,I am an Australian living in Jakarta. I am wondering if you would be able to point in the right direction to find a Bahasa Indonesian tutor. Ideally the tutor could come to my office but if necessary I may be able to join scheduled
classes depending on the time they are held. Thank you very much


(Miree) Hi Scott, You can contact SIB School with Barry / Fransiska at 021 - 6888 8246 and sibschool@yahoo.com . Please go to this link for more information www.sibschool.com They have course and also private tutor.