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Issue 127 | 29 October 12 November 2012

IN THIS ISSUEGetting to LombokAttractions & ActitvitiesLombok MapSpecial FeatureSenggigiSenggigi MapWhats Hot/Local NewsSpecial FeatureLocal NewsLocal SceneLocal NewsIn Good TasteClassifiedsDiscount VouchersThe CitiesCities MapMr FixerThe SouthwestDistributionSpecial FeatureKuta & The SouthSouth Coast MapUseful ContactsThe GilisGilis NewsGilis Fast FactsGetting to the GilisGilis Map

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Although the rainy season has started in some parts of Lombok, visitors to the island will find the weather to be very warm at the moment, with average temperatures of around 33 degrees Celsius.

Most of Indonesia is experiencing a heat wave, as the sun is positioned directly over the south of the equator from now until January 2013.

This means glorious sunshine and perfect days for exploring our stunning beaches, diving in our clear aquamarine oceans, and enjoying your holidays in a true tropical paradise!

To find out more, pick up a copy of The Lombok Guide from the locations listed on page 62 or visit www.thelombokguide.com and discover the magic of Lombok for yourself

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GETTING TO LOMBOKIts easy to get to Lombok from Bali flight time is only 25 minutes and fares start from around Rp 300,000 (approx US $33) one way. Buy tickets direct from the airline counters at the domestic airports, or contact local travel agents, in both Bali and Lombok.

Lombok International Airport (or Bandara Internasional Lombok, commonly abbreviated to BIL) is the only airport on Lombok. The airport is approximately 40km south of the city of Mataram, and around 1 hours drive from Senggigi and 25 minutes from Kuta.

Airport departure tax is Rp 25,000 for domestic departures and Rp 100,000 for international departures.

BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIRIn Lombok, flights depart and arrive at Lombok International Aiport. In Bali, flights arrive and depart at Ngurah Rai (Denpasar) Domestic Airport.

Garuda Airlines has direct flights between Lombok, Bali and Jakarta every day, Call Center : 0 804 1 807 807, Sales Office: +62 370-642303, 649999. www.garuda-indonesia.com

Merpati Airlines flies direct between Bali and Lombok four times a day. Lombok, ph: +62 370 621111, Airport: +62 370 633637 / +62 87864253577. Bali, ph: +62 361 420999. www.merpati.co.id

Trans Nusa Air operates two flights between Bali and Lombok daily. Lombok, ph: +62 370 624555. Bali, ph: +62 361 8477395. www.transnusa.co.id

Lion Air flies between Bali and Lombok with three flights daily. The company share-codes with Wings Air, so you may purchase a Lion Air ticket and find yourself on a Wings Air flight! Lombok, Call Centre: +62 80 4177 8899. Bali, ph: +62 361 765132. www.lionair.co.id

Sky Aviation operates morning and afternoon flights between Bali and Lombok every day. The company also offers private charter flights between the islands, as well as other destinations throughout Indonesia. Lombok, ph: +62 370 630 787. Bali, ph: +62 361 936 8320. www.sky-aviation.co.id

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTSLombok International Airport has full Visa on Arrival facilities, with efficient and fast visa processing.

Silk Air (a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) flies direct between Lombok and Singapore, three times per week. Lombok, ph: +62 370 628254 / 628255. www.silkair.com

Garuda Airlines flies between Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Lombok every day, with a short stop-over in Jakarta. Call Centre: 0 80 418 07807. Airport: +62 370 649100. www.garuda-indonesia.com

DOMESTIC FLIGHTSEuropean connections are easy via Jakarta (the capital city of Java) or Bali. Direct flights from Jakarta to Lombok are available every day and are usually timed to connect with European flights.

Lombok is easily accessible from Jakarta, Bali, Jogyakarta and Surabaya and is an important connection for travel to the eastern islands, in particular Sumbawa, Komodo and Flores.

Garuda Indonesia has direct flights between Lombok, Bali, Surabaya, Makassar and Jakarta every day, Call Center : 0 804 1 807 807, Sales Office : +62 370 642303, 649999. www.garuda-indonesia.com

Lion Air has daily flights between Lombok, Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya. Ph: +62 370 664009. www.lionair.co.id

Merpati Airlines has flights available between Lombok, Bali, Bima, Dili, Bandung, Flores and Kupang. Lombok, ph: +62 370 621111. www.merpati.co.id

Trans Nusa Air flies between Lombok, Sumbawa and Bima once a day. Lombok, ph: +62 370 624555. www.transnusa.co.id

Batavia Air has flights between Lombok, Jakarta every day. Lombok, +62 804 1 222 888 / +62 21 38 999 888. www.batavia-air.co.id

Sky Aviation offers flights to remote and difficult to get to destinations, including Labuhan Bajo on Flores, Batam, Pekanbaru, Jambi and more. Ph: +62 370 630787 or see their website for full details. www.sky-aviation.co.id

BALI TO LOMBOK BY SEAPadang Bai Harbour (Bali) provides the sea link between mainland Bali and Lombok. Lembar Harbour (Lombok) is approx. 1 hour south of Senggigi, Lombok.

Arrange your own transport and buy tickets direct from the harbours, or use a reputable tour company to provide a transfer service.

Public Ferries depart every hour for the sea voyage between Padang Bai Harbour (Bali) and Lembar Harbour (Lombok).

The crossing between the islands costs Rp 36,000 per person and takes approx. 4 to 5 hours. Lembar Harbour ph: +62 370 681 209. Padang Bai Harbour ph: (+62 363) 41849 / 41840

FAST BOATSThere are now numerous fast boat services operating between Bali and Lombok. Most serve Gili Trawangan, but several also call at Teluk Kodek on mainland Lombok, making fast boats from Lombok to Bali (and vice versa) an option to flying.

See the Getting to the Gilis section for details.

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4ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

all three islands are well served by professional dive operators who offer full PADI certification courses, day and night dives to the many sites around the Gilis, as well as specialised courses and live-aboard adventures to exotic locations. For the more adventurous, there is superb diving around the islands off the southwest coast, as well as near Kuta on the south coast and the small

uninhabited islands off the east coast.

SURFINGLombok is becoming a world-renown surfing destination amongst surf enthusiasts world-wide. Huge waves and challenging surf lure die-hards to Bangko-Bangko (also known as Desert Point) on the south-western tip of Lombok.

Kuta, on the south coast, is surf-central and has a range of accommodations and services catering specially to surfers.

Here you can hire a board, get board repairs and take surf lessons from the professionals.

The waves at Gerupuk and Kuta offer a variety of challenges from beginners to sheer madness!

Ekas Bay has two surf breaks: Inside Ekas and Outside Ekas, which are suitable for beginners to experts, depending on different peaks and tides.

Climbing Mt Rinjani by Iwan Haryanto

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Getting around Lombok is easy by car or motorbike

and you can hire these in all the main tourism

areas, with an International Drivers License. The roads

are generally in good condition and traffic is light. Alternatively, hire a car and driver for exploring or take

part in the tours and day trips offered by the many

tour agencies on the island.

TREKKINGMuch of the island is still covered by natural rain forest and jungles, making Lombok ideal for ecotourism and adventure tours.

There are a number of spectacular waterfalls on the island which provide lovely trekking opportunities, whether travelling independently or as part of a tour. Sendang Gile on the slope of Mt Rinjani in the north is an easily accessible waterfall in a stunning jungle setting and popular with visitors.

Air Jeruk Manis, near Tetebatu is reached by walking through pretty rice fields and forests.

The awesome Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu waterfalls, in central Lombok, are located within a short trek of each other and make a perfect day trip for those who appreciate truly magical natural surroundings.

BEACHESThe whole island is surrounded by fantastic beaches, most of which are covered in clean white sand and fringed by coconut palms. Drive just north of Senggigi to Malimbu or Nipah and enjoy deserted beaches with fine snorkelling and swimming. The southwest coast also has fine beaches, especially around Sekotong and Taun.

Visit the small island of Gili Nanggu for rustic accommodation and great snorkelling just off shore or stay at Secret Island Resort on Gili Gede to explore the twelve other undeveloped islands in the southwest. The beaches around Kuta are breathtakingly beautiful. Visit Gerupuk for fantastic scenery, Kuta for long stretches of white sand and turquoise waters, or swim in the peaceful lagoon at Mawun.

DIVINGWith so many beaches and small islands, Lombok offers a myriad of diving and snorkelling opportunities. The best known locations are around the Gili islands - Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. Snorkelling is easy from the shore and

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8MOUNTAIN CLIMBINGMt Rinjani, Lomboks famous volcano, soars 3726 m above sea level and is the second highest volcano in Indonesia, attracting thousands of trekkers and climbers annually. The huge crater near the top contains a beautiful lake, Danau Segara Anak (Child of the Sea Lake) and a smaller volcanic cone, Gunung Baru Jari, which was formed a couple of hundred years ago. There are a number of caves, small waterfalls and hot springs located around the volcano.

In 2004 Rinjani won the World Legacy Award and the volcano is recognised internationally as an important eco-tourism destination. Two, three and four day treks on the volcano are offered by tour companies and trek organisers in all the main resort areas of Lombok.

HISTORIC SITES & TEMPLES

There are a number of interesting temples around the west coast, many of which are Hindu or ancient animist sites of worship.

Pura Lingsar is possibly the only place in the world where Hindus and Moslems come together to pray and celebrate. Built around 1714, Pura Lingsar was originally based on the prevailing animist beliefs of the time, and some of the original

animist statues remain today. Perang Topat, is an annual festival held at Lingsar and features a ritualised war with rice cakes, which also serve as an offering to the Gods.

Pura Narmada (or Narmada Temple), around 10 km east of Cakranegara in Narmada, was created circa 1805 as a replica of Gunung Rinjani and Segara

Anak, the lake within Rinjanis crater. The gardens at Narmada are beautifully maintained and surround the pools and lake.

Pura Suranadi, a complex of three temples located a few kilometres north of Narmada in Suranadi, is the oldest and holiest of the Balinese temples in Lombok, founded by the 16th-century Javanese priest, Danghyang Nirartha. Underground streams bubble up into restored baths, used for ritual bathing. Huge sacred eels live in the pools and streams here, and can sometimes be lured out with an offering of boiled eggs (purchased at a nearby stall). To see a sacred eel is considered very lucky!

HANDICRAFT VILLAGES

Lombok is famous for its traditional earthenware pottery made from local clay with distinctive Lombok primitive designs. You can also purchase hand-woven sarongs and fabrics (ikat).

Pringgasela in central Lombok is a small village which is steeped in tradition and is a

major centre for weaving ikat. Visit the small houses and shops here to purchase traditionally woven, colourful fabrics.

Masbagik, close to Pringgasela, is a small pottery village. Wander the streets and see the pottery being made in the small yards behind the simple homes here and purchase the wares for amazingly cheap prices.

Sukarara is 5 km to the west of Praya, heading south towards Kuta. This is a weaving village where quality ikat and traditional cloth is displayed and sold. Weavers work outside many of the shops, using antiquated back strap looms to painstakingly produce works of art. Some of the larger pieces can take several months to weave, and collectors from around the world visit this village to purchase the blankets, sarongs and cloth produced here.

Banyumulek, easily reached on the road south to Lembar Harbour, is an important centre for pottery on Lombok. The small village is packed with shops selling pottery produced in the area, as well as from the other main pottery-making villages such as Penujak and Masbagik. Lombok pottery, with its distinctive terracotta styles, has become famous internationally and is exported throughout the world.

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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIESAik Kalaq (Hot Spring Water) near Segara Anak Lake at Mt Rinjani by Koes Nadi

Pura Suranadi (Suranadi Temple) by Barbara

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Driving through the Pusuk Pass, the road north of Gunung Sari, in the late afternoon is a lovely experience. You can see small stalls selling fruits and vegetables grown in the cool mountain Pass and visitors often wonder what are on the tables piled high with strange-looking hard brown balls.

Gula Merah or Gula Aren is the locally made palm sugar and is produced from the juice of the sugar palms (Arenga Saccharifera) which grow here.

The shaded slopes of the mountains and gorges of the Pass are covered in towering sugar palms, locally called Pohon Aren or Enau, and sugar production is an important source of income for the villagers who live here.

Palm sugar should not to be confused with Coconut Sugar (Gula Kelapa), which is made from the cut stems of coconut flowers

and is currently enjoying popularity as a sweetener in the diet industry.

Palm sugar has traditionally been used as a sweetener in Indonesia and Southeast Asia for centuries and is, in fact, much healthier than refined cane sugar.

Its use is not restricted only to sweet dishes: palm sugar is an important counterpoint to the saltiness of flavourings such as fish sauce and dried shrimp paste, as well as the spiciness of chillies, and is used to flavour kecap manis or sweet soy

sauce.

Palm sugar gives a caramel kick to peanut sauce, low-fat sauces and dressings, and is an essential inclusion in Thailands famous raw green papaya salad. It is also delicious for flavouring smoothies, juices and teas, sweet rice dishes, and other desserts. Many small Indonesian snacks (jajan) have a soft sweet centre of gula merah inside.

Palm sugar (and coconut sugar), have recently come to the worlds attention due to the health benefits offered by organic sweeteners, as opposed to the well-known dangers of consuming white refined sugar produced from sugar cane.

Many people also like palm sugar because it is less sweet than white sugar and has a toasty caramel flavour. As a naturally produced sugar, it is a healthy alternative to artificial sweeteners, which contain chemicals and often have a bitter aftertaste.

The biggest health benefit is palm sugars low glycemic index (GI, a ranking of how carbohydrates impact on blood glucose levels) of around 35 compared with honey at 55 and table sugar at 68. This means it doesnt have the blood-sugar

spiking effect (sugar high) that regular refined sugar causes.

Palm sugar is also rich in B group vitamins and contains Thiamine, Riboflavin, Nicotinic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Protein and mineral salts.

Apart from producing sugar, the fruit and leaves of the palms are also used in daily life, and the black fibres surrounding the trunk (called ijuk) are used as an organic

roofing material in traditional Javanese architecture and can be found today in Balinese temple roofs. The ijuk can also be made into rope or used in brooms.

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All photos by Iwan Haryanto

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Just over one hour from Lombok International Airport, Senggigi is the main tourism centre on Lombok and, apart from the Gili islands, the most developed tourism area on Lombok. The town of Senggigi is about 10 km north of Ampenan, and about 30 minutes drive from Teluk Nara and Bangsal the harbours to the Gili Islands. Nowhere near as large or as busy as its Bali counterparts, Senggigi is a great base for exploring the rest of the island. The pace is laid-back, with activities centred on the beaches and day trips to places of interest, which are all within a few hours drive from the town. At night, Jalan Raya Senggigi (the main street) comes alive. Dine in the many restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets, listen to live music at the bars, or dance the night away at the nightclubs.Senggigi Beach is the large bay that forms the centre of Senggigi, with the main road running parallel to the beach, and large resorts occupying the space between. The Senggigi Beach Hotel, Santosa Villas and Resort, and the Sheraton Senggigi Resort all line the curved bay of Senggigi Beach and offer a full range of resort facilities, equally attractive for singles, couples and families. The beachfront is currently undergoing revitalisation by the West Lombok Tourism Department, which threatens to ruin the natural beauty of the beach. It can become very crowded and is best avoided on Sundays and public holidays. However, many more beautiful beaches exist just minutes away to the north.One of the most spectacular sights on the island is the sunset viewed from Senggigi Beach, with the bright orange sun sinking into the sea to the west and Balis Gunung Agung volcano silhouetted on the horizon like a giant pyramid floating in the ocean.

Senggigi Reef, off the southern point, has good coral for snorkelling and, in the right conditions, some decent surf breaks. Canoes can be hired from the beach on the weekends and during peak tourism

times. Local outrigger boats (prahu) can be chartered from the beachfront for trips along the coast or out to the Gili Islands.The main road in Senggigi is lined with small attractive hotels catering to all budgets, shops, tour agencies, restaurants, bars and nightclubs; many of which have live music in the evenings. There are a couple of supermarkets, numerous ATMs and moneychangers, a post office and all the normal tourist facilities. Senggigi is a relaxing and attractive place to stay, with a good range of luxury hotels and resorts, as well as mid-range and budget accommodations.Tourism development runs north along the coastal road for about 10 km, with many hotels and restaurants positioned along the beautiful beaches that line the entire west coast. About 2 km north of central Senggigi Kerandangan Valley has a popular beach nearby and some small boutique hotels, such as Puri Mas Spa Resort and Villa Campi Sorga, situated in a pretty valley. Dream Estate Park comprises private villa accommodation for owners and investors, and has villas available for short and long term rental in a secure, well-managed estate.At the end of the road through Kerandangan Valley is the Taman Wisata

Alam Kerandangan Nature Reserve with clearly marked hiking paths leading through the rain forest along the river. There is a small Rangers hut and visitors centre near the entrance, and picnic areas with basic concrete tables along the paths. The park boasts a small waterfall, pretty river scenery, families of local monkeys, and a variety of tropical plants and birdlife.Further north, Mangsit has developed as an accommodation alternative to Senggigi, with boutique style hotels positioned along the breathtaking beaches of this section of coast. The popular Qunci Villas, Puri Mas Beach Resort, Windy Beach Resort and Holiday Resort Lombok are located in Mangsit.Furthest north are Klui and Lendang Luar, with two hotels Jeeva Klui and Hotel Bulan Baru and long stretches of pristine beaches. Mainly deserted white sand beaches, flanked by coconut groves and untouched by hotel development, continue all the way north along the main coastal road. Malimbu and Nipah are two picturesque bays less than half an hour from Senggigi, which are good for snorkelling, swimming and getting away from it all. Teluk Nara and Teluk Kodek are on a large bay that forms a natural harbour, about 25 kms north of Senggigi. All the main dive operators have boats here, which transfer guests to the Gili islands, as an alternative to nearby Bangsal Harbour. Bangsal Harbour, less than 5km further north, is reached by turning left at the crossroads in Pemenang and from there it is easy to catch the public ferries (actually large outrigger boats) out to the Gilis, or to charter boats for island hopping. Whether you are seeking luxury accommodation at a top resort with fine dining and spa facilities, or a budget holiday with days spent exploring or all the choices in between Senggigi caters for all tastes and budgets. From Senggigi, its easy to explore the attractions of the stunning south coast or to hop on a boat to the famous Gili islands lying just offshore. Swim, snorkel, dive, hike, lie in the sun, have a massage, eat and drink at some of the great restaurants and bars in town; or just take a break and be enchanted by the peace and beauty of Lombok.

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MANDALIKA RESORT

It is now more than one year since President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono officiated at the ground-breaking ceremony for the contentious Mandalika Resort development in South Lombok.

Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony on 21 October 2011, the President said that investors, especially those involved in developing the Mandalika resort area, must be really serious in investing their money there.

One year later, the development seems no closer to being reality.

The Mandalika Resort is an ambitious resort concept being developed by the Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) working in conjunction with the Indonesian Government. Management rights have been granted to the BTDC, who were responsible for the development of the Nusa Dua Resort in Bali.

The Resort area comprises 1035 hectares of prime land along the south coast of Lombok and includes 7.5km of beautiful beaches, spanning from Kuta through Tanjung Aan to Gerupuk.

The development is also surrounded by a 3000 hectare conservation zone, comprising the hills and highlands surrounding the area and which are home to many native species.

The ambitious master plan shown on the Mandalika Resort website divides the development into three zones:

Zone 1 - Luxury Residences, set aside to attract travellers requiring high quality, self-contained, luxury residences; combining the privacy of a home with the facilities of a hotel. These stand-alone villas will be available for rental, lease or for sale. Much of this area will be recreational and grass areas, so will also be very suitable for families.

Zone II - Hotels, Villas & Facilities, is all about healthy living and will include a cycling and trekking area alongside a golf course. Any structures here will

be environmentally friendly and utilize all natural materials wherever possible, inclusive of the green golf course which will incorporate advanced water techniques in order to minimize its environmental impact on the surrounding areas.

Zone III - Exclusive Villas & Hotels at Tanjung Aan, which will include a combination of Bohemian, surf beach, ambiance and luxury comfort and facilities. This protected cove will include a world-class marina and serve as a base for surfers, deep-sea fishing expeditions and diving experiences, as well as offering a luxury stop-over for regional and international seafarers.

The plan includes making the area sustainable by ensuring that the Mandalika Resort and all its properties comply with global environmental protection standards including new, innovative water treatment and recycling techniques will be implemented, alongside suitable waste disposal and efficient energy usage.

Lofty ideals, indeed, but detractors fear that such a development would destroy the natural beauty of the area and point to the overdeveloped concrete commercialism of Nusa Dua as an example.

In addition, there has been talk of developing a Formula One race course and an Ancol or Disneyland style park in the area.

Wading through the frequent press coverage on the topic, it is difficult to sort fact from fiction and, more frequently, government-driven propaganda designed to entice investors to the area.

A report in Antara newspaper on 21 October 2011, said that the MNC Group through their subsidiary, PT Global Land Development, would build an integrated park as part of the development of Mandalika Resort.

Chief Commissioner of PT Global Land and Development, Budi Rustanto, and President Director of PT Bali Tourism

Development Corporation (BTDC, Ida Bagus Wirajaya, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the development of Mandalika Resort when its ground-breaking ceremony was officiated by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono last year.

Global Land agreed to develop an integrated park in the form of Disneyland, an underwater park and a technical park.

MNC Group in the meantime said it would build a Formula I Circuit track, a plenary room for concert events, and a seaport for excursions and ships.

Another investor which also signed an MoU with BTDC was Rahmat Gobel who owns PT Gobel Internasional.

Gobel Group committed to develop environmentally friendly technological facilities such as water and water waste treatment, solar systems and other environmentally friendly facilities.

Gobel said his company would also build hotels, villas and a high end resort.

Rajawali Group, which also signed an MoU with BTDC, said it would develop hotels, villas and high end resort in the Tanjung Aan area.

I Bagus Wirajaya said at the time that PT BTDC had also signed MoUs with eight other investors for the development of Mandalika Resort, apart from the three major investors and four others in the educational field.

One year later, on 15 October 2012, PT Global Land and Development Chief, Budi Rustanto confirmed during a hearing with parliamentary members of the Mandalika Resort Accelerated Development Committee, the Ministry of Economy, and the National Council of KEK in Jakarta that his company would carry out activities in accordance with the MoU which was signed in October last year in front of the President.

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Its almost Melbourne Cup time again and Lombok loves to celebrate Australias most famous

horse race in style. Held on the first Tuesday in November, this years event takes place on Tuesday, 6 November.

The Beach Club, on the beach in Batu Bolong, does the Melbourne Cup in true Aussie style every year, with the race televised live on the big screen at the bar and followed by a delicious BBQ lunch.

Join in the fun, with all traditional Melbourne Cup sweeps and prizes, and dont forget to dress up in your best Cup attire! There are free cocktails for ladies wearing Cup Day hats and the best outfits on the day.

The fun starts at 10am get there early for the sweeps! Ph: 693 637, www.thebeachclublombok.com

If youre out on the Gilis, The Cup Day at The Beach House is the place to be with events getting bigger and better

every year!

More fun is planned for this year, with fast boat races, slow boat races, stand-up paddle board races, prizes for the best hat, best dressed prizes, and much more! Proceeds from the day go to aid the local school on Gili T.

Join the party crowd at the bar from 10am and enjoy a great value special set menu lunch as well as lots of ice cold champers and other bevvies, live telecast of the race on the big screen, sweeps and a full day of fun!

Cup Day at The Beach House is a big day out and is always popular, so make sure you book early! Ph: 642 352, www.beachhousegilit.com

31 October is Halloween, so dont forget the All Hallows Masquerade Party at Papaya

Restaurant in Senggigi.

Dress up and get into the Halloween spirit with trick or treat surprises, a Hallows Buffet dinner, Red Blood Cocktails, live music and much more for just Rp 150,000 per person.

Children love Halloween and are welcome (50% discount for little kids). Get a group together and make it a fun night! Bookings: 0878 6415 4442

After a fortunate heads up from a friend, we popped in to Naga Restaurant at the Graha Hotel in Senggigi the

other night. I have to say, this is one of those places that you drive past all the time but never really notice. I remember eating there years ago and the food was great. The visit back confirmed that, all these years later, the initial assessment hasnt changed at all.

Naga serves up some seriously delicious Chinese meals (as confirmed by the number of local Chinese from the cities who dine there regularly). All meals are available in small, medium and large sizes; making them perfect for sharing with a few friends. Highly recommended are Chicken with Cashews, Scallops and Broccoli, Tamie Goreng, and the fresh fish dishes. Ph: 693 101

A phone call from a reader last week alerted us that something fishy was going on at Indomaret Supermarket, next to the Santosa on the main street in Senggigi.

The caller said she had just purchased a copy of The Lombok Guide from the supermarket and wanted to advertise with us.

Wait! we said. What do you mean, you purchased The Lombok Guide?

At Indomaret, she answered. Thats where I bought it.

A visit to the supermarket shortly after confirmed that they were indeed selling copies of our newspaper with an Indomaret price sticker strategically placed over our Free Copy banner on the front page.

Although they were only charging Rp 3,000 for our paper, it is illegal for any

store to sell The Lombok Guide and free copies are given to these outlets to be distributed free of charge to their customers.

When questioned, the assistant manager of the store said they were selling The Guide on instructions from their manager. However, when we contacted him, the manager denied any knowledge of the scam.

SHAME ON YOU, INDOMARET!The store had been receiving 50 free copies of the paper for distribution every two weeks.

Please note that The Lombok Guide will no longer be available at Indomaret in Senggigi, but you can still

pick up copies free from the other supermarkets in Senggigi.

The Lombok Guide is a tourism promotion and

information service for international and local visitors to our island and is always available free of charge (or priceless, as

our fans say!)

If you find copies of our paper being sold

anywhere, please take a copy (with our

compliments!) and let us know about it by phoning (0370) 659 4005 or email us at kitadesign@hotmail.com.

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A major advantage with palm sugar is that palm trees can be tapped all year round, ensuring continuous production and incomes, compared to the seasonal harvesting of cane sugar. The trees can produce sap for around 20 years and require relatively few resources, such as water and fuel, in order to produce sugar.

When the palms are around 15 to 20 years old they commence flowering and it is only then that they yield the sweet juice from which palm sugar is made.

GULA MERAH SWEET FRUIT OF THE PALMThe nectar is cooked for around six to eight hours and must be stirred continually, to prevent burning and to distribute the heat evenly.

When the mixture has become thick and very sticky, it is then strained into another large pot and continually stirred as it cools. As the mixture cools, it becomes thicker and crystallises to form sugar.

Once it is cool, the sugar is poured into coconut shells that have been cut in half. When set, the sugar is turned out of the coconut shells, forming the distinctive hemisphere shape of gula merah sold in the markets.

Making the palm sugar is very labour-intensive for the villagers that produce gula merah on Lombok. The process of cooking the sugar has taken all day. That evening, the tappers climb into the palm trees again and cut the branches to collect more juice, and the whole process begins again.

After the cuts are made and the buckets are in place, the farmers take the prepared gula merah to the stalls lining the road in the Pusuk Pass. There it is sold to passing motorists for personal use and, more commonly, to traders who will purchase the balls of gula merah to be sold at local markets all over the island.

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Sugar palm tappers need to be extremely agile to shin up the palm trees, using only a circle of rope around their ankles for support.

They then select the inflorescence the branch of the palm bearing bunches of small round fruit. The tapper makes a cut in the branch and hangs a bucket underneath to collect the sap that runs from the cut.

The bucket is left overnight to collect all the sticky juice. The runny nectar is fresh and sweet, and is known as tuak manis locally.

The juice must be boiled down shortly after collection to make palm syrup and palm sugar otherwise the sweet tuak manis gradually ferments into tuak; a sour, intoxicating brew. The juice is also sometimes distilled to make arrack a very potent alcohol known locally as arak.

To concentrate the nectar into solid sugar, the juice is poured into a large shallow pan and boiled down over an earthen-ware oven.

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One of the commitments we are building in the area of 400 hectares. Our task is how to develop a tourist spot with value for society.we will start to build a five-star hotel first and then the golf course, Budi said.

Another report in local papers on 29 September 2012, said that an Australian property group will begin to build a five star hotel on an area of 10 hectares of land with lease contracts for a duration of 50 years. The construction is planned to start in October 2012.

First week in October, we have signed a lease contract with two investors. When it contracts, the two investors pay the rent on our land, said Edwin Darma Setiawan, Director of BTDC told reporters in Mataram, on 27 September 2012.

Edwin said the two investors are Marina Cove, a property company from Australia, and Rajawali Group through its subsidiary based in Malaysia, Canvas Development Sdn Bhd.

According to Edwin, Marina Cove and Canvas Development will be granted a land lease for 50 years and have an option to extend for 2 x 20 years.

According to the plan, a five-star hotel will be built in the fastest time of 18 months.

Marina Cove has an option to Hyatt operator or Westin, said Edwin.

This positive news comes amidst recent reports in local papers of members of the provincial government calling for the

revocation of the appointment of BTDC as managers of the Resorts development.

Members of parliament point to the lack of progress by the BTDC in the past year in securing firm investments and the failure of any company to start building in the region.

Meanwhile attempts to register the Mandalika development as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) are stalled, with the National Special Economic Committee (KEK) saying that documents for the development are not complete.

The governments SEZ would provide incentives to investors such as land lease periods of 30 years with the option to extend for 20 years, according to Indonesian Agrarian Law.

BTDC are proposing a lease period of 50 years, similar to that in the Maldives, with an option for two x 20 year renewals of the lease.

Secretary of the National KEK Board, Enoh Suharto R, said on 15 October 2012, that Mandalika Resort area has not been officially proposed as an SEZ by the Governor of NTB to the Coordinating Minister for the Economy as Chairman of the Board for the National KEK.

KEK Council Secretariat said that some of the requirements for SEZ status are incomplete and include a letter from the Governor of NTB to the Minister, a detailed map of the location, impact analysis and the operation period of the proposed SEZ.

Other documents which needed adjustments include the approval of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, local government approvals, feasibility studies, location permit, and the recommendation of the authority managing the infrastructure.

Added to the problem of official licensing and zoning, is the issue of land ownership in the Mandalika development zone. While the majority of land is apparently owned by the government, some areas are still held by local villagers.

Advisor to the Minister of Economic Affairs, Budi Santoso, said in a meeting with the Committee for Accelerated Development Council Mandalika Resort NTB in Jakarta on 15 October, that the issue of land acquisition in the Mandalika Resort was a problem that still needed to be solved.

PT BTDC Director of Development, Edwin Darmasetiawan, said several hectares of land in the Mandalika Resort area have not been released because they are still controlled by the local community.

Were still going to free up a few hectares of land belonging to the people residing in the region by way of purchase by Mandalika Resort. The land must be purchased in order not to be a problem later on, because investors will be renting the land from us, Edwin told reporters in Mataram on 27 September 2012.

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AirAsia celebrated its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok on Friday, 12 October, 2012.

The low cost airline announced the launch of its KL-Lombok flights two months ago, with special introductory fares from as low as Rp 299 000 one way. Ticket sales were brisk, with travelers at both destinations snapping up the cheap deals.

Malaysia AirAsia CEO, Aireen Omar, told reporters that around 9,000 tickets for the Kuala Lumpur-Lombok route had been booked since the company opened up ticket sales, and that tourists from Korea, China, Japan and Thailand had also showed interest in using the route.

Speaking at the inaugural landing in Lombok, Aireen said that Indonesia was an important market for AirAsia, with as many as 9.3 million passengers travelling between Malaysia and Indonesia to date.

AirAsia will link Lombok directly to Malaysias capital, Kuala Lumpur, with return flights three times per week; on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The airline uses an Airbus 330 for the flights with a seating capacity for 257 passengers.

Aireen said that the route would be evaluated over the next three months, with the possibility of daily flights being introduced if there is enough demand.

The company will also promote Lombok on its routes through the AirAsia inflight magazine, with the NTB provincial government subsidising promotion in the first year of operation.

The AirAsia flights are seen as a significant boost to the growing tourism industry in Lombok. Development has been hampered in the past by a lack of

direct flights to Lombok and limited air services between Lombok and neighbouring Bali, particularly during peak seasons.

Since the opening of the Lombok International Airport in October last year, tourism industry stakeholders have been hopeful of direct air connections for Lombok with international routes, as well as an increased number of domestic routes all of which open Lombok up to the

world and give travellers a greater variety of choices.

KL is the hub for AirAsia and offers huge connectivity throughout the world, with routes linking KL to other major destinations in Southeast Asia as well as Europe, the Middle East, China and Australia.

Silk Air has successfully operated direct flights three times per week between Singapore and Lombok for more than 6 years and is already a popular route for Asian and European visitors to Lombok.

Tourism stakeholders believe the most significant factor, apart from direct connections to KL, is that AirAsia has recognised the potential of Lombok and are already discussing the possibility of direct flights to Australia.

Australia is a key market in the region and, once Australians discover the beauty of Lombok an exotic destination only around 3 hours flight time from Western Australia more airlines and routes are sure to follow.

HOLIDAY RESORT PROMOTES LOMBOK AT PATA

The PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Travel Mart 2012 was held from 25 28 September 2012, at SMX Convention Center in Manila, The Philippines.

The Holiday Resort Lombok was represented by its General Manager, Mr Stefan Leu, who travelled to Manila to promote Lombok and The Holiday Resort.

The PATA event this year was attended by 454 seller delegates from 233 organisations, with some 29 destinations (countries and territories) represented.

The travel mart attracted 304 buyer delegates from 287 organisations across 52 countries and territories, with around 94 buyers who were first-timers to the Mart. There were also 85 journalists from 14 source markets at the event.

During the 4 day PATA Travel Mart, Stefan promoted the beautiful island of Lombok to potential buyers and was approached by plenty of people wanting more information about Lombok.

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DRUG TRAFICKERS OUT OF LUCK IN LOMBOKCustoms officials at Lombok International Airport have been kept busy over the past couple of weeks with two significant drug busts on international flights from Singapore.

On Thursday, 11 October, a South African woman was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle 2.6 kilograms of methamphetamine with a street value of around $500,000 into Lombok.

Kathlyn Dunn, 28, was arrested at Lomboks airport after arriving on a flight from Singapore. Ms Dunn had flown from Johannesburg and had made a transit in Singapore before arriving in Indonesia.

X-ray screening at the airport found suspicious materials inside the lining of the suspects suitcase. Two packages containing methamphetamine were later discovered by customs officers.

Provincial police detective chief, Ricky Simon Paays, said that Ms Dunn was suspected of being a courier for an SA drug network and could face the death penalty.

Dunn denied that the suitcase was hers. She also said she was a project manager

for a South African company and was planning to holiday in Lombok until 20 October.

Dunn is the sixth South African to be arrested for drug trafficking in Indonesia in the past year.

Two days later, a German man was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle 3.7 kilograms (8.1 pounds) of hashish into Lombok.

Rolf Oskar Josef Schweikert, 57, was arrested on Saturday, 13 October, after arriving on a Silk Air flight from Singapore. He had transited through Singapore on his way from Nepal.

Local customs head, Listrijono, said that the drugs were hidden in a secret compartment inside Schweikerts luggage and were detected after his luggage was X-rayed.

Listrijono said Schweikert had a ticket to leave Indonesia for Malaysia through Balis Ngurah Rai Airport on 22 October.

It is suspected he was assigned by an international syndicate to smuggle the

drugs to Lombok and then return home through Malaysia from Bali. The case will be further investigated by the police, Listrijono said.

According to local police, there are three major drug rings; from the Middle East, Malaysia and South Africa, which have begun to operate in the region.

Last year we uncovered two (drug smuggling) cases involving the Malaysian drugs ring. One of the perpetrators has been sentenced to life in prison, Ricky Simon said.

Indonesia enforces stiff penalties, including life imprisonment and death, for drug trafficking.

Drug smuggling through Lombok is relatively rare but, with narcotics busts occurring almost weekly at Balis Ngurah Rai airport, smugglers may see Lombok as an easier entry point.

However, customs facilities at Lombok International Airport are surprisingly modern and drug traffickers are warned not to try to bring drugs to Lombok the penalties are extremely severe and avidly enforced.

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In Good Taste...Welcome to Lombok! As an expat working here in Lombok, I want to share with all our valuable visitors a few of the recipes that you will try around our lovely

island, so hopefully you can take more than just a great memory home and show your friends that apart from beautiful scenery, sexy beaches, amazing weather

and friendly people we have some exquisite food available here and Lombok people do take their food seriously! Selamat Makan!

By Bryce Adamson, Chef and Beverage at Qunci Villas.

This week Ive chosen a staple of Indonesian cooking: Nasi Goreng. Translated, the name basically means fried rice!

Nasi Goreng has been called the national dish of Indonesia although there are other contenders. There are many Indonesian cuisines but few national dishes.

Indonesias national dish knows no social barriers. Indonesians eat Nasi Goreng for all meals of the day and is sold in almost every restaurant, warung, food stall, hotel, resort and eating house.

Very simple, yet delicious, it is also a very relatively inexpensive meal for an entire family. Of course, for this recipe you can substitute chicken for seafood, fish, beef (or even our snout-nosed, curly-tailed friends not allowed here!)

This recipe is Ala Mangsit meaning it comes from Mangsit village (just north of Senggigi) and most areas of Indonesia do have their own style of this popular dish!

History

Nasi Goreng can trace its origins from Chinese fried rice, however it is not clear when Indonesians began to adopt the Chinese fried rice and create their own version of Nasi Goreng.

Nasi Goreng uses generous amount of kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), and the taste is stronger and spicier than Chinese style fried rice.

The Chinese influences upon Indonesian cuisine can be seen in Nasi Goreng and Mie Goreng (fried noodles) and appeared simultaneously with the introduction of stir frying techniques that required the use of a Chinese wok.

Trade between China and the Indonesian archipelago flourished since the era of Srivijaya, around the 10th century, and intensified in the Majapahit era around the 15th century. By that time the Chinese immigrants began to settle in the archipelago, bringing with them their culture and cuisine.

Chinese people usually favour freshly cooked hot food and in their culture it is considered taboo to throw away uneaten foodstuffs. As a result, the previous days leftover rice was often recooked in the morning.

This is a recipe from Mohammed Ali, Executive Chef at Qunci Villas:NASI GORENG ALA MANGSIT

Previously, Indonesians probably simply sun-dried the leftover rice to make intip or rengginang (rice cracker or rice cakes). Dried rice could also be ground to make rice flour.

In 2011, an online poll by 35,000 people held by CNN International chose Nasi Goreng as number two on their Worlds 50 Most Delicious Foods list.

Here is the recipe from Mohammed Ali (not the boxer), the new Executive Chef at Qunci Villas!

NASI GORENG ALA MANGSIT

Ingredients:4 cups cold cooked rice 2 tablespoons oil 1 egg, lightly beaten

5 shallots, peeled and sliced

2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

3 red chilies, sliced

1 teaspoon dried shrimp paste 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce

8 ounces sliced chicken (or other meat)1 cup cooked shrimp crackers1 fried chicken leg2 Chicken Satays (Skewered chicken with Peanut Sauce)Sliced cucumber (to garnish)Sliced tomato (to garnish)3 tbls carrot, cucumber and chili pickles

Preparation:

1) Stir the rice with a fork to separate the grains.

2) Pour a small amount of oil in a wok and fry the egg to make a thin omelette; allow to cool, then shred.

3) Heat the remaining oil in the wok and fry the shallots, garlic, chilies and shrimp paste until the shallots are tender (if adding any meat or shredded cabbage to this dish, add now and cook until meat is cooked through).

4) Increase the heat to high and add the rice, salt and soy sauce, adding a little oil if necessary, and stirring constantly until well mixed and heated through.

5) Garnish with shredded egg, cucumber, and tomato.

6) Serve with fried egg, fried chicken, satay, and shrimp crackers, (in the traditional style if desired)

7) Assemble as shown in the photo! We use a banana leaf bowl but, as that may be hard to find in most peoples homes, it may not be practical. If you do have banana trees, the bowl can be made by cutting a clean leaf to size and holding it together with small wooden skewers or stapling it together in the desired shape.

As always, if you dont feel like doing all this, Ali and his team at Qunci Villas will be more than happy to do the work for you!

If any Lombok chefs would like to contribute

a local recipe, please contact me at

brycethechef@gmail.com

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The three main cities in Lombok Ampenan, Mataram and Cakranegara have expanded over the years and now merge together to create what is, for Lombok, an urban sprawl of shops, administrative centres and residential areas.

A visit to the cities makes an interesting day trip, exploring the numerous small shops selling everything imaginable at low prices. There are numerous pearl shops in Ampenan selling unset pearls and pearl jewellery at cheap prices. These are genuine pearls from the pearl farms on Lombok and Sumbawa and, if you bargain the price, are a good deal. Gold shops are also popular in both Ampenan and Cakra, with 24 kt gold being sold by the gram, regardless of the design.

For cheap and interesting food choices, explore the many restaurants, warungs and food stalls in the cities. Or just wander around the streets to soak up the atmosphere and discover fascinating insights into Lombok city life!

Ampenan was the original old port in Lombok during Dutch colonial times and some of the old architecture is still visible around the town, particularly toward the beach to the west. This area becomes a market at night, filled with warungs and kaki lima (food carts) for cheap, tasty food and local flavour. With its numerous shops, cheap hotels, dusty roads and plentiful cidomo (horse carts), gold and pearl shops, and its Arab quarter, Ampenan is a colourful town to explore.

Kebun Roek, just near the traffic lights in Ampenan on the road from the airport, is the site of the local markets. Every day traders set up stalls selling fresh produce from around the island, local snacks and products, live chickens and fresh fish in the afternoon when the fishing boats

come in. A stroll through the markets is a pungent and enlightening experience!

Mataram, about 3 km to the east of Ampenan, is the administrative centre for Lombok and Sumbawa (NTB Province), with government offices, banks, mosques, schools and colleges, bookstores, the main post office, and Mataram University downtown.

In Mataram, the Nusa Tenggara Barat Museum houses historical and cultural artefacts from Lombok and Sumbawa. Its an interesting place to visit and occasionally hosts special exhibits. Displays include exhibits on geology, history and culture. Address: Jl Panji Tilar. Ph: 632159 for opening times. There is a small admission fee. Also worth visiting is the cultural centre, Taman Budaya on Jl Majapahit. Music and dance performances are presented here regularly. Phone: 622428 for details.

Mataram Mall, on the main street in Mataram, has an upstairs food court for cheap local meals. Lomboks only real mall, there are four floors of shops and stalls selling a vast selection of goods. Particularly good buys are shoes, jeans, and copy brand bags and belts.

There is a department store, several electronics stores, and shops selling clothing, CDs and DVDs. Hero Supermarket, on the ground floor, is useful for some western goods, food and toiletries. The Chemist next door has imported toiletries, supplements and medicines. McDonalds and KFC have outlets on the ground floor.

Cakranegara (usually abbreviated to Cakra) is Lomboks main shopping area. It is also home to many Chinese and Balinese, who make up over 50 percent of the citys population. The streets of the city make an interesting tour with gold

shops, sporting goods, clothing stores and very good fabric stores selling imported silks, laces and cottons, to name a few.

Many of Lomboks weaving and basket making industries are located near Cakra; turn left at the central traffic lights and look for the market on the right near the bridge. The baskets in particular are sold in Bali at many times the local price.

The next large town east of Cakra, Sweta, has a huge market every day near the Bertais bus terminal, with all kinds of goods on sale, from foodstuffs to clothing, exotic birds, handicrafts and more.

Nearby Temples and Places of Interest

Pura Meru on Jl Selaparang, Cakranegara, was built in 1720 by Balinese Prince Anak Agung Made Karang and is the largest temple on Lombok. Its three meru are for the Hindu trinity Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. This is an important temple for the Balinese here and its annual Pujawali festival, held over five days during the full moon in September or October, is the biggest Balinese Hindu event on Lombok. The outer courtyard hall has large drums used to announce ceremonies and festivals. In the central courtyard are two buildings with raised offering platforms. The interior enclosure has 33 shrines as well as the three multi-tiered meru.

Pura Mayura, just across the street from Pura Meru, was built in 1744 as the court temple of the last Balinese kings in Lombok. An open hall or bale kambang (floating pavilion) stands in a large artificial lake here and is used as a place for meetings and to relax. Today the palace gardens are a playground for children. The temple sits behind the sedate water gardens and is open daily; admission is by donation.

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Mataram Mall

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Pura Meru (Meru Temple)

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And NowIts Coffee!!!

And delicious meals, cakes, snacks, desserts and drinks.

Coffee Breaks, Meetings, Lunch with Friends, All day dining!

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Organic Coffee | Luwak Coffee (Black or White) | Redwood

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Redwood Caf & Lounge

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Domestic Fares | International Tickets & Packages Visa Services | Tours | Direct Agent to Airlines (no middleman!) Express Check-in Services

Immigration ServicesFast, Modern & Professional | We speak English!

LOMBOK: Jl. Pejanggik No 198 Cakra(Past the Mall, Opposite fruit street)P: 0370 633469, 633888 F: 0370 633453E: citramulia@indo.net.id

WEST SUMBAWA: Jl. Teluk Balas RT 5 RW 6, Ds Pasir Putih, Maluk, Jereweh

P: 0372 635535 HP: 08113943789E: citramulia_swq@yahoo.com

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International Standards at Local Prices

Local art, batik, Berugaq souvenirs and new handicrafts available for purchase supporting

Yayasan Sopoq Angen (One Heart Foundation).

Come by and enjoy delicious food and drinks in our relaxed atmosphere!

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Satu dari tiga orang yang mengalami stroke ringan, pada akhirnya akan mengalami stroke, dan setengah dari jumlah tersebut mengalaminya dalam kurun waktu kurang dari setahun setelah mengalami stroke ringan.

KENALI GEJALANYAStroke ringan atau Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) merupakan gangguan fungsi otak akibat berkurangnya aliran darah menuju ke otak untuk sementara waktu, akibat tersumbatnya pembuluh darah.Stroke ringan dapat dianggap sebagai peringatan akan adanya resiko terkena stroke, sekaligus sebagai kesempatan untuk mencegah sebelum stroke yang sesungguhnya terjadi. Meskipun tidak menyebabkan kerusakan permanen gejala stroke ringan selama 2 hingga 30 menit tetap perlu anda waspadai, seperti: Tangan dan kaki terasa lemas Baal / kesemutan pada salah satu sisi tubuh Keseimbangan dan kordinasi tubuh terganggu Gangguan fungsi bicara, misalnya sulit menemukan kata-kata

yang tepat dalam berbicara Nyeri kepala hebat Ada beberapa faktor yang memperbesar resiko terjadinya stroke ringan, yaitu: Ada riwayat penyakit jantung Ada anggota keluarga yang pernah mengalami stroke Tekanan darah tidak normal Kolesterol tinggi Diabetes Obesitas MerokokDAPATKAN DIAGNOSA DINIDiagnosa stroke ringan dilakukan atas dasar riwayat medis dan pemeriksaan fisik secara menyeluruh, dengan memperhatikan faktor-faktor resiko yang dimiliki pasien.Selain itu pemeriksaan penunjang dengan menggunakan USG Carotid, CT Scan, dan MRI sangat penting, untuk melihat kondisi pembuluh darah arteri pasien.TANGANI SEDINI MUNGKINJika anda atau orang yang terkasih mengalami gejala stroke ringan segera dapatkan bantuan medis untuk mengetahui penyebab dan langkah pencegahannya. Upaya pencegahan yang dilakukan sedini mungkin sangat penting agar tidak berkelanjutan menjadi penyakit yang lebih serius.

One out of three people who have suffered a mild stroke will eventually have another stroke, with half of those experienced less than a year after the initial stroke.RECOGNISE THE SYMPTOMSMinor stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a disorder of brain function caused by temporary reduced blood flow to the brain, due to blockage of blood vessels.Mild stroke can be considered as a warning against the risk of stroke, as well as an opportunity to prevent a more serious stroke happening in the future.Although it may not cause permanent damage, be aware of symptoms that can occur within 2 to 30 minutes of a mild stroke, such as: Hands and legs felt weak Numbness / tingling on one side of the body Impaired balance and body coordination Impaired speech function, such as trouble finding

the right words in speaking Severe headache

Several factors increase the risk of a mild stroke, namely:

There is a history of heart disease

Having family members who have had a stroke

Blood pressure is not normal

High cholesterol

Diabetes

Obesity

Smoking

EARLY DIAGNOSISEarly diagnosis of a mild stroke can be made on the basis of medical history and a thorough physical examination, taking into account the risk factors of the patient.

Carotid Ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI are very important tools for examining the patients arteries.

CONTROL AS EARLY AS POSSIBLEIf you or a loved one have suffered mild stroke symptoms, seek medical advice immediately to identify causes and prevention measures. Early prevention efforts are very important to avoid sustaining more serious disease.

Jl. Ahmad Yani No.9 Selagalas (2km north of the Sweta traffic lights)Ph: 0370 670 000 / 6177 000 / 0812 3995 9430 / 0878 6467 0010 | Fax: 0370 673 666 | www.harapankeluarga.co.id

STROKE RINGAN:JANGAN DIPANDANG

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62 Mr Fixer

Tongue-in-cheek answers to your

personal and building problems

QUESTION: Last year my wife and I decided to buy a small holiday home on the idyllic island of Lombok. It is now showing signs of wear, so we decided to do some renovations.

The whole place needs painting so I thought I would employ a local Indonesian worker to do the job. I phoned a handyman who gave me a price, which I thought was a bit excessive so I asked him if he could meet me half way. He said he couldnt leave the house until his wife came back.

I told him to stay where he was and meet me halfway on the cost of painting and he said he would meet me anywhere I liked, but not until his wife came back.

I told him to leave his wife out of it and meet me on the painting. He said he always brings his wife with him, as she cleans the brushes and stirs the paint.

I asked him if he was a member of any workers association or club and he said he had a club foot. He asked me if I knew what a club foot was and I said no, but I would put a claim in anyway, just in case.

Thinking I was getting 2 for the price of 1, I eventually agreed to his price and the next day they turned up. They started to paint and after lunch another man appeared. I asked who he was and was told he was the brother of the handyman and that the brother was ill and he had come instead.

Thinking no more about it, I let them get on with it and came back later to find paint spatters all over the floor. The first handymans wife was still there and it seemed to be her job to scrape up the paint spatters.

I asked the new handyman why he didnt put some newspaper or something on the floor before he started. He said he would do it later.

Eventually the job got finished but it took longer than promised and I still have paint spatters and smears on the floor. Has any

MR FIXER: Its a good job you didnt ask him to paint the porch. My friend George did and the painter told him when he had finished that the car was a Ferrari not a Porsche!

QUESTION: The idyllic holiday island of Lombok seemed like the ideal place to buy some land with a sea view and build the villa of my dreams.

I bought a partly finished villa and set about remodelling it and extending.

I employed a local architect who promised wonderful things. He even showed me lots of nice pictures on his laptop.

Over 18 months later, I am still