narilulla
Singaporean expat in Indonesia
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Djakarta
Registration: 17 June 2011
Just for fun: History of Indonesia
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 you聮re 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 you聮re 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 you聮re 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 you聮re 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
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 do not use forums and so I have to ask you the procedure to use PM without email address which is barred> thank you for guidance. 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 ...
Actually, life can be a terrible affliction if one was to have reservations on persons in our environment. If one sticks by the truth and operates honestly it is unlikely that people on this blog find umbrage with responses. Actually, the problem ... 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 ...
It would generally be a poor idea to seek any kind of residency in a country that is perceived to be hostile to such applications. Even wife and kids would receive welcome in so many countries with greater resources and citizens want to share. It ... Read More
The best services to use when moving to Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Indonesia? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Indonesia? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate ...
Dear All, Here is a more ground up system I used. Having first spent 6 months in various parts of Indonesia with a view to setting up a business. I visited all over at places that were shown on the map as main towns and cities. There were ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I actually understand fully Mata Biru's input and there is a large degree of truth on how Indonesia is evolving. In Indonesia (more so in Djakarta based on experience) there are major flaws in police and some of it in written law. Indonesians ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
"Of course, being a wonderful human, I then allow them to rip me off a little as long as they aren't stupid about it or trying to sell be a fake Canon camera battery as a real one (I get ratty at that sort of stuff - you can mess with my ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
You did well to enter your thoughts in a forum of members. I do not feel that members in response intend to criticise even by implications. I really feel welcomed by you to reply. As you said you take things positively. So without intending to ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Sorry Priscilla, My part post was saved in a new separate Chrome page. Found it after I emailed you on the imagined "shortfall" Read More
Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Dear Mata Biru, I wanted to offer some insight being unmistakably Asian myself ( I am not an "orang putih"). Because I truly enjoy my stays in Indonesia I wanted to speak up in favour of the local people. In their hearts, most ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Dear Priscilla, I hope you are well. In order to make a substantive contribution to this blog/website, we need to have an auto-save function. each time I get diverted to my office phone, everything is lost. Then to start again is very hard. See ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Sounds really great if it is true now. Yeah, there needs to be a great deal of love and affection to the country to "....Record the conversation and the KPK will hammer anyone taking bribes." But you did not mention that you have to stay ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Doing business is the reason why I entered Indonesia. Much humility and courtesy goes a long way and being rude require lessons to be learnt. However dealing with government whatever the level is at low admin or directors level is very annoying and ... Read More
Following fashion in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, Do you follow fashion trends in Indonesia? Every country and every culture has its own dress code. As far as you are concerned, have you changed the way you dress? Can one easily find fashion boutiques in Indonesia? Are clothes ...
So you see you are really a virile guy in disguise. Have a great day :D Read More
Following fashion in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, Do you follow fashion trends in Indonesia? Every country and every culture has its own dress code. As far as you are concerned, have you changed the way you dress? Can one easily find fashion boutiques in Indonesia? Are clothes ...
Dear Fred, As we guys age, we do not care about appearance. Behind our backs, usually ladies of any age treat us and say "old man" as an overall meaning...that no more suitable for dating or outside virile age. Best you stick to neat and ... 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 ...
Dear Ma'am That means someone must have the Minister direct his efforts to SMEs to have HP friendly websites. Sorry, I am not capable yet in that area. Maybe nice ladies like you, can call in for a chat with the right persons and launch ... 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 ...
Hey ...this one is a real sharp lady huh! Plus all that and you got a domain name but with no use for it unless you have a website or email to start moving. Goodness me...why do government officials bite the bait and provide free promotion for ... 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 ...
Here is the problem defined separately, from another viewpoint: 1. Internet penetration is 15% of population 2. SmartPhones are 43% of the 55 mill demand,( third highest in the world after China and India) 3. Platform like Ali Baba in Indonesia ... 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 ...
Sounds right Ma'am. Running a business is good, but paying taxes is bad? How come? I mean not all businesses have profits every year. So there are taxes, only when there is profit, right? 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 ...
Dear Fred, Really good of you to allow people to launch. What I think SMEs who are at this stage of activity need to understand is that the article is not written clearly enough. ....."The domain names, he further said, would allow them to ... Read More
Opening a swimwear store in Bali by Damlaaa
Hi all, I'm from the Netherlands and I have my own bikini label. I was last year in Bali and I loved it. Now I'm considering to open my own store in Bali. Does any of you or anyone have experience with opening a store/new label in ...
But Darmala is keen to sell only swim suits right. But just as well he might try confirming his business exclusively to a modeling agency instead of through a retailer. They get a profit from each order :D 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 ...
Oh No Roy, I want to thank you. I learnt a lot about Indonesia and its people, though today, more than my stays and business activities. I would guess I attracted a particular species by my manner and posture. So it was difficult to learn. But 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 ...
Dear Roy, Why is a city state's success not a comparable? The only point in that was that such a small infrastructure developed with dense buildings and nothing by way of green and lovely living environment is that Indonesia can only generate ... Read More
Opening a swimwear store in Bali by Damlaaa
Hi all, I'm from the Netherlands and I have my own bikini label. I was last year in Bali and I loved it. Now I'm considering to open my own store in Bali. Does any of you or anyone have experience with opening a store/new label in ...
Dear Roy, I do like looking swimsuits especially those made at high prices using only minimal materials :) But your concept is the best way for a foreign person to enter the market. Once he establishes a franchise with a local retail outlet, his ... 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 ...
How about you consider the tourism industry? Whole Indonesia has much lower tourist arrivals than Singapore or India. Indonesia is naturally beautiful and green ( except along the Main roads of Djakarta, unless the go-jeks are included as ... 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 ...
Dear Fred, Have you heard or seen of Master Plan for Tourism infrastructure in Indonesia anywhere? Is there a document laying out the statistics of tourist arrivals, their length of stays, hotel occupancy and such like that would indicate a ... 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 ...
Dear Roy, I will read up on the ability of the desalination plant to support fresh water supply based on population statistics and area of coverage. It is more a project for privatisation with the government providing guarantees for 15-25 years. My ... 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 ...
Dear Roy, I have enjoyed your posts, but had no expertise to add. So in my case would you please kindly act as mentor and comment on the two businesses (actually in the main field of major energy and water savings) that I actively run and hope to ... Read More
looking to buy a PT PMA by romanostra51
Hi, My partner and I are looking to open a dive resort soon arround Bali. We are going for a PT PMA structure. The recently tightening of law appliance in terms of real sum of investment (10 000 000 000rp) required after a year is above our budget. ...
Dear Roman, Do you have any special reason for a PT PMA in starting your business? Tell me reasons for your choice? I am asking because I have not spent time researching on the subject of forming a PT company as yet, but have operated 20 years ... 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 ...
Dear Fred and if we still have Frank reading, Actually, business people all have choices and these change in the contnuum of time. Sometimes success breeds better effort in customer service, sometimes boredom leads to taking customers for granted ... 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 ...
Dear Fred, I find so many jovial people with great eloquence all on one topic. Yes! Speaking bahasa is helpful, because the English language has not so many phrases to use as an excuse for failing to perform promised duties. Like my grandmother ... 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 ...
The beauty of a developing country is the charm of the people. It is definitely charming that they are laid back, even they are poor. I can relate to your experiences in Singapore 30-40 years ago. But Singapore is not charming nor are the people So ... 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 ...
Dear Franka46, You have a great eloquence in language to paint your ideas vividly. If I am no wrong the core religion is a version of Hinduism. Hinduism hold sacred just the cow as it is a source of so much. Tell me why doing business in Bali is ... 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 ...
I can only comment on my personal business experience and can help others launch on fast track with low cost of capital. Here is what I have dome in past 45 years, mainly with by-line of saving cost so energy and water: 1. Cooling Towers ... Read More