@narilulla
Singaporean expat in Indonesia
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Lives in Djakarta
Registration: 17 June 2011
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An Open Appeal to the Resorts and Restaurants Closing on Bali by Ubudian
It’s no secret or surprise that a great many resorts and restaurants on Bali are “temporarily” closing in Bali as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The fact is, here in Bali, a “great many” literally means most, and ...
You have made an excellent proposition supported by good arguments in favour of giving food especially to those who are your second family in the business. Also extending the balance generously to the community near the cooking ... Read More
Just for fun: History of Indonesia by Diksha
Hello everyone, Whether youre a history buff or not, heres a chance to learn about the history of Indonesia. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts. 1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Indonesia 2. ...
Dear Diksha make sure Google search does not have answers for exactly what you need. All of us got lazy when google created search lah Having fun and being a little cheeky, I did a google search and here is what I found for question Ubud Monkey ... Read More
Payment methods in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in Indonesia, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Sorry Fred I just got chance to read earlier post by GWMeath, relating to problems and your earlier response. The UK government is in the forefront of laws and legal framework on money laundering. The phone calls are promoted basically by lack of ... Read More
Payment methods in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in Indonesia, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Dear Fred, are card payments failing due to failure in electronic transmission or is it due to the need for 2FA or is it card issuers who fail the users. You are referring to online payments only? Not payments at hotels etc.? I did not fully ... Read More
Payment methods in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in Indonesia, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Fred gave a good lead in ensuring all of us stick to doing legal activities compliant with the law. I am enquiring of practices followed: 1. whether payments IDR using international transfer businesses into foreign country's currency are ... Read More
Payment methods in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in Indonesia, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Those of us in international business need to receive and send money from small amounts and large amounts constantly and everyday. I no longer use banks except for cheques, Bills of Exchange and letters of credit. Why because they are too much ... Read More
Just for fun: How well do you know Indonesia? by Diksha
Hello everyone, We would like to invite you to take part in a knowledge test based on Indonesia. Find a few questions below: 1. What is the capital city or administrative capital of Indonesia? 2. What currency is used in Indonesia? 3. List ...
all same except: 5. Unity in Diversity 6. Ojek Read More
Being convincing to an employer in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding a job in Indonesia is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when set ...
Dear Fred, You the man! Best in dissection of issue, clarity in response and perfect on target! I need little more. Thank you! Read More
Your best business development ideas in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Indonesia is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Thank you for suggestion. Will revert when I start in 2019 Read More
Traffic in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Indonesia, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
Our Fred has the greatest and enviable capability to verbalize on the subject of traffic, that would be sinful to add comment further to the wonderful colourful remarks. I will just plead guilty to always using Go-Jek riders to give me productivity ... Read More
How to save money in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Indonesia? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Dear Gwmeath, Your input is outstanding and removes so much worrying about matters. I have one small inquiry, please. Is Go-Jek not a good solution when traveling alone? In Djakarta it was invaluable: speedy and cheap. I must add that after 1 ... Read More
How to save money in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Indonesia? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
The responses are incredible in that even personal lifestyles can be gauged and creates a huge sense of a community or kampung. Fred, Gwmeath Lukereg thank you very much Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Indonesia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Indonesia? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Yes, Fred, I slipped that in. In India, there is a foul joke that they go crazy once it is past midnite. When I am in London more than in Delhi, I eat Indian, Pakistan food all the time. Mostly in takeaways because sitting down is paying like a ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Indonesia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Indonesia? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Dear Big McC, A bi8t hard to explain "Obstructive is obstructive regardless of reason" in Bahasa la It is abstract and remote from the majority of Indonesian lives. Talk by way of food or survival, and it will get through. Right now ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Indonesia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Indonesia? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
"I had to explain why I laughed but in my old dump of a place the crimes hit 20 or more 5 minutes after midnight every day." :D really funny, and maybe little unbelievable? Its true the other communities make bad jokes of the Sikhs ... Read More