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SEALS XVI The 16th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Asian Linguistics Society 20-21 September 2006 Atma Jaya University, Jakarta, Indonesia Attire On the whole, Indonesians attach considerable importance to proper attire. When in public, dress casually but appropriately. Shorts and flip-flops are frowned upon at academic institutions and in most offices and places of business. Short-sleeve shirts are fine for both sexes, but shoulders should be covered. Be sure to bring an umbrella, as it may rain. Banks Two banks have small branches on campus that offer limited services: Bank Niaga and Lippo Bank. For more comprehensive service, go to Plaza Sentral, an office building located on Jalan Sudirman just north of the Atma Jaya campus, where there is a branch of BCA (Bank Central Asia). Also, there is a Lippo Bank branch inside the Aston Hotel complex. Generally, banks are open Monday-Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, while ATMs operate at all hours. ATMs can be found at Plaza Sentral, Plaza Semanggi, and on the Atma Jaya campus too. Dining Traditional food stalls near the conference venue Atma Jaya Canteen: Humble surroundings, traditional food, very cheap. Hawker Center with traditional food stalls: When the Plaza Semanggi shopping center was built, the traditional food stalls that used to line the street behind it were collected in this structure. Very crowded, but good traditional Indonesian food at cheap prices. Located by the northwest corner of Plaza Semanggi. Restaurants near the conference venue Plaza Semanggi Food Court: Food stalls offering various Indonesian regional cuisines, as well as Chinese, Japanese, and Western food. Location: Plaza Semanggi, Floor 3A. Open daily 10 am to 9 pm. Duck King: Good dim sum and excellent roast duck. Location: Plaza Semanggi, 2nd floor. Open daily 10 am to 9 pm. Kembang Goela: Colonial style cooking, combining Indonesian, Chinese, and Dutch cuisines. Behind Plaza Sentral (across Rumah Sakit Jakarta), at the end of the parking lot, not far from McDonald's. Open daily 10 am to 10 pm. Other notable restaurants Lara Jonggrang: Indonesian cuisine, beautiful decor, special ambience. Reservations recommended. Jalan Teuku Cik Di Tiro 4, Menteng. Phone: 315 3252, 316 0288. Dapur Babah: Imaginative interior design, Chinese-Javanese cuisine. The restaurant boasts authentic recipes from the cross-cultural marriages of Chinese immigrants and native Javanese women during colonial era. Open daily 11 am to 10 pm. Jalan Veteran I No. 18-19. Phone 385 5653. Pondok Laguna: The modest surroundings are more than compensated for by some of the best Indonesian food in town. Specializes in Sundanese delicacies from West Java. No reservations taken, but the place is huge. Mid-range prices. Jalan Batu Tulis Raya 45. Phone 359 994. Shopping centers consisting almost entirely of cafés and restaurants Dharmawangsa Square Dharmawangsa VI St. Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta Cilandak Town Square TB Simatupang St. Kav. 17 Cilandak Barat, South Jakarta Plaza Setiabudi HR. Rasuna Said St. Kav.62 Setiabudi, South Jakarta Streets and areas know for their food Jalan Kemang Raya; A long street dotted with dozens of cafés, restaurants, and galleries. This is where Jakarta's expat community likes to hang out. Posh and expensive, but you can get almost any kind of food, from Mexican to Turkish. Jalan Mangga Besar: Nice selection of Chinese and other restaurants, lively if somewhat seedy nightlife. In the Kota area. Jalan Pecenongan: Popular street side tent-cafés, near the Kota area, offering simpler versions of the dishes you get at fancy Chinese restaurants for three times the price. Muara Angke: Fish market and nearby food stalls. You can either order from the menu, or buy fresh seafood in the market and have it cooked to order. It is best to come around 5 pm, when temperature starts coming down, as this area near the coast very hot in the daytime. Bale Air: Cafés and restaurants arranged an open courtyard where, if you're lucky (or unlucky), you might get some live music. Jalan Gatot Subroto Kav. 18, Kuningan Barat (make a U-turn just before the Kuningan intersection). Kafe Tenda Semanggi: A larger open-air area with many lively and colorful eateries. Located behind the Jakarta Stock Exchange not far from the Atma Jaya campus. Offering a large variety of foods, from Indonesian to Western and Japanese cuisines. Mid-range prices. Internet You can get online at any of Jakarta's numerous cyber cafés, known in Indonesian as warnet. There is a warnet at the center of the Atma Jaya campus, next to Bank Niaga, and one at Plaza Sentral. Cheap and slow. There are also some hotspots at Plaza Semanggi, a shopping center just south of Atma Jaya. It's free, but you'll have to order a drink. Try your laptop for the best spot. Gloria Jean's Café as well as Starbuck's Café have one. Language The national language of Indonesia is Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), and practically all people in Jakarta use it. Other languages often used in Jakarta are Javanese, Sundanese, and various other local languages. English is the most commonly used foreign language, although not many speak it well. Below are a handful of useful expressions. (Pronunciation is fairly straightforward; a e i o u represent the 5 cardinal vowels, but e can also represent a schwa—and there's no way to predict where. So to help you, we've marked the mid front vowel e with an accent mark: é. The letters c and j represent palatal stops (not affricates); ng and ny are digraphs representing the velar and palatal nasal respectively. The r sound is trilled. There's no word-level accent in the European sense, but phrase accent normally falls on the final syllable.) Good morning - Selamat pagi Good afternoon - Selamat sore Good night - Selamat malam How are you? - Apa kabar? Fine thank you. – Baik-baik aja. Thanks – Terima kasih Excuse me (having done something wrong) – Ma'af Excuse me (to get through or come in) – Permisi Please (to invite) – Silakan Please (to request) – Tolong How much? - Berapa? Where is... ? - Di mana... ? Delicious – Énak Expensive - Mahal Goodbye – Mari Maps (in pdf format) Atma Jaya Univerisity campus map Conference dinner venue map Medical services Rumah Sakit Jakarta is a general hospital located a 5-minute walk from the Atma Jaya campus (and from the Aston hotel). If you have any medical problems, just go there and report to Emergency. Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav. 49, phone 573 2241, 573 1253. Money The most convenient way to have access to local currency is to use your ATM card, although your bank will probably charge you for this service. There are ATMs all over Jakarta, and most accept any card. Major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers. You may also bring a small amount of cash (USD or EUR) for emergencies. It is not recommended to bring travelers' checks, as they are rarely accepted, and at very bad rates at that. The nearest moneychangers are located at the ground floor of Plaza Sentral (just north of the Atma Jaya campus) and in Plaza Semanggi (just to the south of Atma Jaya). Safani Aditya Artha (Money Changers) Plaza Sentral 9th Fl. Citra Asri Valasindo (Money Changer) Plaza Sentral Ground Floor Bharata Money Changer Plaza Semanggi, Ground Floor #107 Museums There are many museums in Jakarta. We listed a few of the more interesting ones. Please note that most museums are closed on Mondays. They also close at 11:30 on Friday to enable the employees to attend the weekly prayer, and often forget to reopen once the prayer is over. Musium Bahari: Indonesia's maritime museum, housed in impressive, centuries-old Dutch storage houses. A short walking distance from the historical port of Sunda Kelapa. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am – 2:30 pm. Jalan Pasar Ikan No.1, Penjaringan, North Jakarta. Musium Nasional (Musium Gajah): Interesting collections of arts, crafts, and archaeological treasures, including Dong Son kettledrums and many ancient inscriptions. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am – 2:30 pm. Closed Monday and during noon prayer on Friday. The best way to reach the museum is by Busway. The museum is located across Monas (the National Monument). Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat No.12, Gambir, Central Jakarta. Musium Tekstil: Located in a fine colonial Dutch villa, and housing an impressive collection of textiles from throughout Indonesia. Jalan Aipda K.S. Tubun, Petamburan, Central Jakarta. Musium Sejarah Jakarta: Batavia's old city hall, built in the 18th century, now converted into the Jakarta Historical Museum. Jalan Taman Fatahillah no. 1, West Jakarta. Open Tuesday to Sunday 9 am to 2:30 pm. Closed on Monday and during noon prayer on Friday. Musium Arsip Nasional: A beautifully renovated mansion dating from the 18th century, which for some decades housed Indonesia's national archives (hence its name). It has original woodcarvings, tiles, and home furniture are characteristic of life in Batavia in the days of the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC). Located on Jalan Gajah Mada near Glodok. Open Monday-Friday 8 am – 4 pm, closed Saturday and Sundays. Post Office The Atma Jaya post office is located between the exit gate on Jalan Sudirman and the canteen. Official opening hours are 8 am to 4 pm, but it often opens late and closes early. Sightseeing Sunda Kelapa: Jakarta's historical port, where you can still see traditional sailing vessels bringing in goods from throughout the archipelago. Most vessels are manned by Bugis and Makassarese crews. Jalan Maritim Raya, North Jakarta. Phone 691 9101, 692 8888. Taman Fatahillah: Old Batavia's central square, flanked by several museums, such as the Jakarta Historical Museum, the Wayang Museum, and the Ceramics Museum. This was Batavia's administrative center in the 18th century, and has not changed much since then. Lying on the south end of the imposing old city hall (now Musium Sejarah Jakarta, see above), it served as the venue for various public events, from lively festivals and exhibitions to gory executions. Best way to get here is by taking the Busway going north to the last stop, and walking the remaining 100 meters or so. Gereja Sion: The oldest church in Indonesia. It's also well known as ‘De Nieuwe Portugeesche Buitenkerk' or Portuguese New Church Outside The Town's Wall. Located at the corner of Pangeran Jayakarta Street and Mangga Dua Raya Street, it was built in 1695, and has not undergone major changes since then. Inside there are carved pillars, copper chandeliers, solid ebony pews and plaques that honor prominent administrators. This is the last place where mass was held in the now extinct Portuguese-based creole of Batavia. Open to visitors Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm. Jalan Pangeran Jayakarta 1, Jakarta. Of course, there are also church services on Sundays. Taman Mini Indonesia Indonesia: An outdoors museum where traditional houses have been gathered from every province in Indonesia, and where you can learn about the country's many ethnic groups. Located in East Jakarta, it is reachable by taxi (recommended) or bus. Inside the complex, a shuttle service is provided. There is also a skyway system, which gives visitors a birds-eye view. Taman Mini boasts a number of museums, with topics ranging from stamps to herbal plants. Just outside Taman Mini, a large museum was built to archive the gift collection of Soeharto, Indonesia's former dictator. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm. Monas: The National Monument, from the top of which you have a spectacular view of the city—unless it's smogged out. The easiest way to reach Monas is by TransJakarta, better known as the Busway, that runs along Jalan Sudirman. Buy a ticket first at the foot of the monument, and expect to pay more than local visitors. A tourist guide will most likely offer his services, but this is not necessary. You can take a lift to the top of the monument to view the city, visit the inner court where the Declaration of Independence is kept, and see the underground diorama museum. Ancol: This complex comprises of a large amusement park (Dunia Fantasi), art market, and animal show unit. Within the same location, you also can find Sea World, a large aquarium containing a spectacular collection of aquatic animals and plants. Admission to the Ancol complex is IDR 10,000, but Sea World is an additional IDR 30,000 IDR. A combined ticket for Dunia Fantasi is 70,000 IDR. Ancol is the site of Jakarta's only beach—worth a visit to see how many people can squeeze into each square meter. For a more recreational beach experience, go to Bali. Shopping Centers Jakarta has dozens of modern shopping center. Listed below are a few of the better known ones. Plaza Semanggi Located next to the Atma Jaya campus. Has an excellent bookstore, mostly Indonesian but some English books (Gramedia, lower ground floor). The floor plan resembles a labyrinth, which makes this plaza unique. Open 10 am – 10 am daily. Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav. 50, phone 527 5878. Sarinah A government-owned department store. Not as fancy as other shopping centers, but prices are generally lower. Has a good selection of arts and crafts and batik. Located on Jalan Thamrin near Hotel Arcadia. Pasaraya Blok M Probably the best selection of arts and crafts and batik clothing in town, but at department store prices. Take the Busway to the last stop, but make sure you're going south. Plaza Senayan A glamorous place that features some of the world's leading brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Versace, and Bvlgari. It also has two good bookstores for foreign books (including many on Indonesia and Asia in general), QB Book Store and Kinokuniya. Also has many cafés and a large food court, plus a multiscreen movie theater. 15-20 minutes from Atma Jaya under good traffic conditions. Open 10 am – 10 pm daily. Gelora Bung Karno, Jalan Asia Afrika No.8, Senayan. Plaza Indonesia Located on Thamrin Street, facing the Welcome Statue on Bundaran HI. Besides some international boutiques and restaurants, you can find Indonesian handicrafts at Sogo Seni Handicraft Center. Open 10 am – 10 pm daily. 15 minutes from Atma Jaya in good traffic. Jalan M.H. Thamrin No. 28-30 phone 310 7272, 390 3728. Mal Taman Anggrek The largest shopping center in Southeast Asia. Here you can find the only ice skating rink in town, Sky Rink, on the 3rd floor. Huge, bustling, and noisy, but you can get practically anything under the sun. Open 10 am – 10 pm daily. Jalan S. Parman No. 21, Slipi, phone 560 9964. Mal Pondok Indah This one has also become of Jakarta's favorite mall, for those who enjoy fancy restaurants and fashionable boutiques. Recently expanded with a sister mall across the street, called Mal Pondok Indah 2. A covered bridge connects both malls. Open 10 am to 10 pm daily. Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, Blok 3B, phone 750 6750. Telephone services Local and international telephone calls can be made from your hotel room, but a cheaper option is to call from a telephone office, called wartel. There is a wartel on the Atma Jaya campus, located near the exit gate on Jalan Sudirman, open 7 am – 6 pm. Another one is located at the lobby of the Setiabudi Hotel. Travel agents There are two travel agents located in Plaza Semanggi: TX Travel Plaza Semanggi, 2nd floor Phone 2553 6727 Puri Tour (located inside Time Break Café) Plaza Semanggi, Upper Ground Floor Phone 2553 6376 Transportation Taxi. We recommend using Silver Bird taxis, which can be ordered by phone at 798 1001. They are more expensive than other taxis, but also more reliable. Other taxis which normally give satisfactory service are Express (5799 0707) and Blue Bird Group taxis (794 1234). Bajaj (pronounced bajai). These are small, orange-colored tricycles with space for 2 Bules (Westerners) or 7 locals in the back. As with other forms of transportation that do not have meters or fixed rates, fares need to be negotiated in advance. Fares for the nearest destinations start at about IDR 5,000. Ojék. For a quick trip during rush hours, these motorcycle taxis can be very efficient. There is an ojek stand behind the Atma Jaya campus, just across the Aston hotel. Rates vary according to the destination and traffic conditions. Fares should negotiated before the trip starts, and start at about IDR 4,000 for the nearest destination. Busway. The most comfortable form of mass transport in Jakarta. Buses are air-conditioned and have their own lanes, so they can whiz you through traffic jams. There are several routes, including one that runs from Blok M in the south to Kota (Old Batavia) in the north, and passes right in front of Atma Jaya on Jalan Sudirman. that you might need to know. To go to the Taman Fatahillah, Sunda Kelapa harbor, Gereja Sion, as well as to go shopping in Blok M, you can use this route. The ticket is 3,500 IDR/person. Other buses. Expect to stand in the bus during your trip and not to find any air-conditioner inside. If there is one, it probably won't work. You also will find some street singers on board and probably some pickpockets as well, so watch out. Air-conditioned bus rates are about IDR 5,000-5,500. Angkot/Mikrolet. Arguably Jakarta's most popular form of public transport, these rickety minibuses will take you where no bus has gone before. Drivers are generally mad, and the minibuses tend to attract an interesting assortment of thugs and pickpockets. Not highly recommended. Venue Yustinus Building, 14th Floor Atma Jaya University, Semanggi Campus Semanggi, Jakarta Located next to the back entrance to the university on Jalan Garnisun Dalam. If you come in through the main entrance on Jalan Sudirman, you'll have to cross campus to get to the other side. It's a small campus. How to get there: From the Aston Hotel: Exit the hotel gate and cross the street. Turn right and walk for 15 seconds. From Hotel Arcadia: Bus: Walk out to Jalan Thamrin (3 minutes) and take the Busway in the center lane of the street (direction: Blok M). Get off at Bendungan Hilir. As the bus travels, the Atma Jaya campus will be to your left. Taxi: Tell the driver to take you to Kampus Atma Jaya Semanggi. If you just say ‘Atma Jaya' you might end up at the medical faculty (or even worse—the hospital or morgue) located on the other side of town. From Hotel Setiabudi: Bus: Walk out to Jalan Thamrin (10 minutes) and take the Busway in the center lane of the street (direction: Blok M). Get off at Bendungan Hilir, right next to the Atma Jaya campus. As the bus travels, the Atma Jaya campus will be to your left. Taxi: Tell the driver to take you to Kampus Atma Jaya Semanggi. If you just say ‘Atma Jaya' you might end up at the medical faculty (or even worse—the hospital or morgue) located on the other side of town. Weather Jakarta is hot and humid all year round. September marks the onset of the wet season, so bring an umbrella. However, do bear in mind that the conference venue will be air conditioned, as will be taxis, restaurants, and shopping centers.