tlantzakis
Australian expat in Indonesia
Forum posts
16
About me
Australian
Lives in Paiton, East Java
Speaks English, Greek, Indonesian
Registration: 04 December 2018
Activity
Expat interest in politics in Indonesia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Indonesia is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Only citizens should be allowed to vote. Anything other than that is totally wrong and undemocratic. As an Australian citizen, I have both the right and the obligation to vote in all Australian elections and at all levels of government in my ... Read More
Organic products in Indonesia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As a consumer in Indonesia, you may seek to maintain a healthy lifestyle by choosing mostly organic products. If you do favour such products, we would like to know more about your consumption habits. Is it easy to find organic ...
Bhavna, In reply to your email, I can be of very little help because I am not fussy about food or cosmetics. However, here's my experience: I live in Karangasem, (East of the Island). If taste is anything to go by, most food here is tastier so I ... Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in Indonesia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in Indonesia can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary and ...
Bhavna, Though I can't help you in this regard, I wish you all the best. Theo Read More
Don't mess about in Indonesian politics by Fred
I'm amazed I even feel the need to say this as it's clearly rude, stupid, and dangerous to mess around in controversial politics, especially when we know extremely violent multiple murderers with a track record of random killings and in ...
Ubudian. Thanks. It makes interesting reading/ brings back (bad) memories :mad: Read More
Don't mess about in Indonesian politics by Fred
I'm amazed I even feel the need to say this as it's clearly rude, stupid, and dangerous to mess around in controversial politics, especially when we know extremely violent multiple murderers with a track record of random killings and in ...
Fred. I disagree :cool: They should take a short walk off a long cliff :D Theo :) Read More
Don't mess about in Indonesian politics by Fred
I'm amazed I even feel the need to say this as it's clearly rude, stupid, and dangerous to mess around in controversial politics, especially when we know extremely violent multiple murderers with a track record of random killings and in ...
Ubudian, For some reason, I cannot get to the link that you have provided, but I did get to the BBC page on YouTube. So I decided to put up links to the relevant YouTube pages. For the record, I was shocked at that ex-PM's remarks at the time ... Read More
Don't mess about in Indonesian politics by Fred
I'm amazed I even feel the need to say this as it's clearly rude, stupid, and dangerous to mess around in controversial politics, especially when we know extremely violent multiple murderers with a track record of random killings and in ...
Fred. I agree with all that you have written. It makes me sick to my stomach when any foreigner meddles in Indonesian politics because they are no different to the underground gangs of foreigners that pop up from time to time, a lot of whom are ... Read More
Am from nigeria live in indonesia by Kizitonna
I want to know more about ktas am married with indonesia woman and i have no agent to help me through the process can i get a help
This is the second recently written post that I have spotted today about Nigerians seeking help with visas. Both have serious mistakes in logic. Here's the link to the other one </forum/viewtopic.php?id=865438> You can ... Read More
Do and don't in Indonesia by expat.com
Are you living in Indonesia? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Indonesia? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Indonesia? Thanks!
Ten years later, it has changed. Corruption like bribery, etc. is all but finished. If there is a bribe involved and you get caught, both of you will be jailed. Also government offices would not dare tell you to pay. Read More
Am from nigeria live in indonesia by Kizitonna
I want to know more about ktas am married with indonesia woman and i have no agent to help me through the process can i get a help
If as you say you are from Nigeria, you are lucky that you were allowed into the country in the first place. Also according to which rules are you married? If you are not married legally, then you are not married at all and you can be jailed for ... Read More
Sponsors in Indonesia by Hanidemedinat
Hi everyone, I am Nigerian and currently living in UAE. I am planning on visiting Indonesia for 5days in November, going with few of my friends . My friends got visa on arrival but unfortunately for me I need to apply. :( :sosad: I have tried to ...
The embassy can't help? Something must be seriously wrong with your situation. Read More
Sponsors in Indonesia by Hanidemedinat
Hi everyone, I am Nigerian and currently living in UAE. I am planning on visiting Indonesia for 5days in November, going with few of my friends . My friends got visa on arrival but unfortunately for me I need to apply. :( :sosad: I have tried to ...
Hi everyone. Please read Hanidemedinat message very carefully and spot the mistakes in logic. 1. 'He' is planning to go with friends and 'his' friends have already had a visa. How?. 2. Also it is highly unlikely that agencies cannot ... Read More