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riyan

@riyan23

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Indonesian

Lives in Jakarta

Speaks indonesian, english

Registration: 31 January 2013

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riyan
riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
ngaunhien

Hi by ngaunhien

Hi.. I'm Vietnamese ...im planing to move to Jakarta on August ... But before that I will make a trip to visit and look around first.. I never been to Jakarta before... So .. Please there is anyone knows about renting flats or houses Bcoz Im going ...

riyan

If i were you, i'd look for the address, the last thing you want is going to be a house far away from your office. There are plenty of house /boarding house in sudirman and kuningan since it's the business center in jakarta. I hope this can ... Read More

riyan
riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
princess sandra

forget or forgive your best friend by princess sandra

i used to be have a best friend, we like siblings anyway before, one day something happened that was not totally my fault and she pissed off to me, i did apologized and tried many time to talk to her, but she getting harder day by day, and avoiding ...

riyan

I think the easiest way is to get a close friend who knew you and her. Ask her to make a "meeting" so that you two can meet somewhere ( definitely not a crowded place) like her house, or somewhere where you could talk about that. i hope your ... Read More

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riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Porka5P

Looking for provider of legal services or translator in Medan by Porka5P

Not sure whether this is the right place to look for this information. I need to get some official documents collected and attested in Medan. While it's very easy to find provider for such services in Jakarta, I was so far unlucky in Medan. Do you ...

riyan

maybe you could try translatorcafe.com it might help. regards, riyan Read More

riyan
riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
n_chis

drive myself or better hire one driver? by n_chis

i understand the traffic in Jakarta is killing the time of everibody how is better? drive myself? how dangerous it is? or hire one driver? if yes, how much would cost (USD/month)? for sure both alternatives have pros and cons, i would like to have ...

riyan

for local driver, they used to cost about $150, but the minimum payrate is now $230 per month for jakarta. i have no idea about english speaking driver though. if you got excess money, it'd not be a bad decision since you'll spend a lot of time on ... Read More

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riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
sharpshooter

hello ! I am new here by sharpshooter

Hello, I am new here and looking to make new friends. Have been in Jakarta for the past 3 weeks and still settling in !

riyan

Hi, i hope you enjoy your stay here. :D Read More

riyan
riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
MikeShipton

Purchasing Furniture and Household Appliances by MikeShipton

Morning all, if I relocate to Jakarta, should I bring my furniture or buy locally?

riyan

If i were you, i'd rather buy it in jakarta. it might cost you a lot, moreover the furniture might not be fit into the room. the furniture here is quite cheap :) Read More

riyan
riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Lets get together! by Epicuriousannie

Hi guys, I have been organizing small gatherings for the forum members since October 2012 and we always had a great time. Though there are always people who are left behind because of some reasons (cant meet the schedule, hesitated etc) So I ...

riyan

That's cool Annie, I will be around! Enjoy your South Korea trip then :) ichaI'll PM you for sure! ;) Thanks :DHopefully I will be in Indonesia that time, not sure yet whether i will go for Canton Fair or not, some friend(indonesian and expat) also ... Read More

riyan
riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
khailsabella

Cirebon? by khailsabella

hi. is anyone here living in cirebon? can you tell me what life's like there, compared to jakarta maybe? thank you. =) oh, and i've heard that the cost of living there is lower than jakarta. any info on how much lower? thanks again. =)

riyan

i don't think that there will be much difference in cost of living. since in most city they got almost the same price for everything. but still i haven't been there.One off on that one. I considered renting a house in Yogyakrta a few years ago. I ... Read More

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riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
khailsabella

Cirebon? by khailsabella

hi. is anyone here living in cirebon? can you tell me what life's like there, compared to jakarta maybe? thank you. =) oh, and i've heard that the cost of living there is lower than jakarta. any info on how much lower? thanks again. =)

riyan

i don't think that there will be much difference in cost of living. since in most city they got almost the same price for everything. but still i haven't been there. Read More

riyan
riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
kse

Considering moving to Jakarta this year=)) by kse

Hi everyone! I have an opportunity moving to Jakarta for a job for 1-1.5 years (or maybe longer, who knows:-). Could you tell me your experience living there or anything that I should bear in mind when considering such an opportunity. I heard that ...

riyan

I heard that it is a very beautiful place to live in, but that's it."Beautiful" is probably the last word that comes to mind when I see Jakarta. https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=121573#527221100% agree with you. indonesia might be ... Read More

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riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
jason1975

is football betting legal? by jason1975

is having a football betting account legal in indonesia?

riyan

from what i know, almost all kinds of betting was illegal indonesia. Read More

riyan
riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Accurmi

Making it on my budget... by Accurmi

Hey guys, just curious about the cost of living in Jakarta as I am moving there at the end of June. -Apartment, utilities, and transportation covered by my employer -USD$2,000/month salary - tax free Is this enough to live comfortably in ...

riyan

i guess it should be enough, everything here is pretty cheap. but of course you can't expect to live luxuriously Read More

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riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Accurmi

Pantai Indah Kapuk by Accurmi

Hey guys, I am moving to Jakarta at the end of June and was curious about the area called "Pantai Indah Kapuk." Does anyone know anything about this place? I can't find much.

riyan

pretty nice area, property is very expensive there, there's a lot of restaurants and bars there after 6 p.m. Read More

riyan
riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
dvhattem

Planning to Move to Jakarta soon!! by dvhattem

Hello there, I'm planning to move to Jakarta around end of May - June 2013. However, instead of looking for a job when I'm already there, I thought it would be better if I can start looking now so it would be easier when I'm there. I am a master ...

riyan

i dont't think it would be a good idea to get in entry level, since the salary is going to be pretty low for foreigner. try sending your resume first to some international company here. regards, riyan Read More

riyan
riyan23 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Accurmi

Bina bangsa school? by Accurmi

Does anyone know anything about Bina Bangsa school? I got a really attractive job offer from them but cannot find any information.

riyan

as far as i know, this school got good reputation. best of luck for you. regards Read More