Asia World Indonesia News Bulletin Magazine - February 2018

NEWS BULLETIN ASIA WORLD INDONESIA

Airline & Hotel

Update

Celebrate

Your Moment of Love

Sunse t Tanah Lot

Tour of the month

#ConnectingAsiaToTheWorld Issue #26|February 2018

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CONTENTS HOTEL Novotel Batam Rebranded Into

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travelodge Batam Samaya Ubud Will Commence

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Renovation Project Hilton Bali Resort Will Commence

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Refurbishment Project Grand Aston To Morph To Hotel

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Nikko Bali In April 2018 Commo Uma Canggu To Open In February

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20 CONTENTS AWI INFO HR News

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Marcel’s Favorite Recipe

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SPECIAL NEWS Celebrate Your Moment of

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20

Love Airline Update

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A New Halal Tourism Town

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Opens in Mataram City Tribal people of Indonesia -

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The Simeulue

TOUR OF THE MONTH Tanah Lot Sunset

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This Month Events

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General Manager’s

M E S S AG E Dear valued partners Welcome into the month of February where

Airline Updates section to find out more.

love is in the air.

And this month I would like to introduce you

I hope you will enjoy a great Chinese New Year

to the Simeulue people, an ethnic local tribe

celebration for those who are celebrating.

from Simeulue Island off the westcoast of

This month in Bali on February 20th we

Sumatra. More details in this News Bulletin.

celebrate the Tumpek Wayang. A ceremony

And I am also continuing to introduce our

dedicated to the performing arts. More in this

Teams to you. This month I would like to

News Bulletin.

introduce our operations Team member Ari

And not only in Bali but worldwide we

Indah Sari to you.

celebrate on February 14th the Valentine’s

And last but not least this months “Marcel’s

Day. Love is in the air and Bali makes a perfect

favorite Indonesian recipe for you to cook at

romantic getaway for you and your loved

home”…….this time a dessert….the famous

one. More in this News Bulletin.

Dadar Gulung or rolled Pancakes. Bon

We are also showcasing new hotels and hotel

appetite.

updates as well as airline news in this edition

I hope you enjoy reading our latest News

and please check out our Hotels section and

Bulletin.

Kind regards,

Marcel Barmettler General Manager

FEB RU ARY

CEO Renato Domini|renato@asiaworldindonesia.com General Manager Marcel Barmettler|marcel@asiaworldindonesia.com

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HOTEL News Latest news of the villas, hotels and resorts all over Indonesia.

NOVOTEL BATAM REBRANDED INTO TRAVELODGE BATAM

N

ew Year’s Eve turn into a great moment

According

to

Insan,

Travelodge

for Hotel Novotel Batam. As of January

Batam brings mid-scale concept with

1st, 2018, Novotel Batam Hotel has

better service concept. Insan added,

changed its name to Travelodge Batam.

mid-scale market has a competitive

According to Travelodge Operations Manager,

price. So that the tourists can have the

Insan Muhammad Fachrudin said that now

freedom to choose. By targeting the

Travelodge is not under the management of

mid-scale market, then from the side

Accor anymore, but it is under the auspices of

of the offered price was competitive.

Travelodge Hotel Management.

So that it can provide flexibility to

Travel Lodge Hotel Management was established

the travelers. Travelodge will target

since 1940 and has mastered the markets of

tourists from India, China, Thailand

Europe, America, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia

and Malaysia.

(Batam) and Australia.

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SAMAYA UBUD WILL COMMENCE RENOVATION PROJECT STARTING FROM FEBRUARY 2018

T

he Management of The Samaya Ubud in Bali have confirmed they will begin scheduled renovation

works on their villas, starting from 1st February 2018, with completion of the project slated for 30th April 2019. The Samaya has scheduled the works to improve the overall guest

The management have

Ubud was designed as an

experience,

resolved

extension of the Samaya

specifically

involving

to

keep

upgrades to the interiors of their villas.

construction disturbance to

Seminyak.

The makeover has been described

a minimum level, but would

experience

by the management as ‘bringing our

like to apologize in advance

hospitality

premises back to a state of modern

for

location

elegance and luxury.’

this activity might cause

River

In order to complete the project as

guests during their stay.

spacious villas and blissful

quickly and with as little disruption as

The Samaya Ubud wish to

surroundings form an ideal

possible, the Samaya Ubud have split

thank partners, agents and

backdrop for relaxation in a

the modification process into three

clients for their patience

tropical setting. Visitors can

phases; this will allow the resort to stay

and understanding during

encounter the artistic and

open and receive bookings as usual,

this

progress,

cultural heart of the island,

but with fewer villas available in their

working towards the future

walk the famous terraced

inventory. In the event of the resort

comfort of visitors to The

rice fields and retreat to the

being full, or unable to receive new

Samaya Ubud.

peace and tranquillity of

bookings, a ‘Stop Sales’ email will be

Located

sent to all partners.

valley of Bali, The Samaya

any

inconvenience

time

of

in

the

Ayung

Guests

can

Balinese in

a

superb

alongside Ayung,

the

where

the landscapes surrounding Ubud.

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Hilton Bali Resort will commence refurbishment project Hilton Bali Resort will embark their next refurbishment project from March 1, 2018 until September 30, 2018 to continually delivers exceptional guest experience.

D Floor

uring

this

interim,

the

Cliff Tower including 185

The following guest rooms which are away from

guest

the Cliff Tower are available for sale between

Rooms

rooms, and

Executive

Suites,

and

Executive Lounge will be closed for refurbishment. Jungle Kids Club will be relocated to beach-side building (formerly The Breeze Restaurant)

March 1 – September 30, 2018: • Garden View Room (North and South Wing) – connecting rooms available • Deluxe Ocean View Room (North and South Wing) – connecting rooms available

that is specially re-designed as a

• King Family Room with Bunkbed (South Wing)

playground. Guests who have paid

• Executive Ocean View Room (Located on

to stay in an Executive Floor Room

the top floor or South Wing facing unobstructed

and Suite will be provided with

ocean views)

special access to the Villa Lounge

• 1 Twin Bedroom Suite (North Wing)

only at the time when the Executive

• 2 Two Bedroom Royal Suites (North Wing)

Floor Lounge is not operable. This

• 1, 2 and 3 Bedrooms Villa (integrated

will not be available for upgrade.

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compound)

At

the

same

period

and

Delicatessen)

of time, Brasserie des

remain open and fully

Celebrites

and

La

operational. Guests still

Terrazza

restaurant

continue to access the

located on the Lower

swimming

Lobby

beach area through the

level

will

be

pools

temporarily closed for

Cliff

refurbishment.

Graha

on the 15th floor. Closer

located

to the period of the

Sawangan in

the

northwest

of

Tower’s

and

refurbishment

elevators

of

the

the Lobby will be the

15th floor, the alternative

alternative

access to the beach

breakfast

venue during this period

level will be advised.

and open from 6.00am

Hilton Bali Resort take

to 11.00am.

great effort to limit the

Other areas

recreational including

the

noise impact to their guests

by

anticipate

extensive pools, Fitness

audible work and will do

Center, Spa and other

their utmost to minimize

4 dining venues (The

disturbances.

Shore, Paon Bali, Shiki 15

H

otel Okura Co. Ltd reports that it has entered into an agreement with PT Karya Tehnik Hotelindo to

assume the management of the Grand Aston Bali Resort commencing in April 2018 when it is expected to be rebranded as the Hotel Nikko Bali.

The beach front hotel located on Tanjung Benoa near Nusa Dua, is a 30-minute

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GRAND ASTON TO MORPH TO HOTEL NIKKO BALI IN APRIL 2018

drive from Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport via the

Grand Aston Bali Resort to be

with the comfort and reassurance of the

Rebranded and Re-launched as

Nikko

Hotel Nikko Bali

hospitality.”

Mandara Toll Road.

Marcel P. van Aelst, the CEO of Okura Nikko Hotel Management said: “It will be a great pleasure to introduce the only hotel managed by a Japanese enterprise in the beach resort area of Bali, under the Nikko brand. Hotel Nikko Bali will provide visitors brand’s

unique

Japanese-style

The rebranded hotel operating under the Nikko brand has 188 rooms with an average floor space of 45 square meters. 20 deluxe rooms offer twice the floor space.

The

hotel

promises

many

Balinese

architectural features and local works of art. The hotel has a number of family-oriented facilities that include a nursing room, a separate outdoor pool for children, six restaurants, a spa, and fitness center.

The management company advise that the name of Hotel Nikko Bali may be changed prior to its opening in April 2018.

Nikko operated the Grand Nikko Bali until 2017 when management was assumed by Hilton Hotels.

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COMO UMA CANGGU TO OPEN IN FEBRUARY 2018 Bali Property will be the 14th COMO Property Worldwide and First Seaside Resort Among 3 Island Properties.

C

omo Hotels and Resorts will open its

Hindu temples, shops, and local warungs. Many

newest Bali property in February 2018

areas of Canggu have retained their local

when COMO Uma Canggu welcomes

rice paddies as part of the natural landscape

its first guest.

against a backdrop of some of Bali’s best surf

Located on the southwest coast of Bali, the

breaks located directly in front of the resort.

Como Uma Canggu will join two existing

Only 11 kilometers from the busy shopping-

Como properties: Como Uma Ubud and Como

dining-night

Shambhala Estate - both located in Ubud,

COMO Uma Canggu feels a world apart from

Central Bali. The newest Como property will be

Bali’s busiest area with its emphasis on active

the first Bali seaside property operated by the

living and healthy eating. The Resort has 119

luxury boutique property group.

contemporary rooms, suites, one - and two

At COMO Uma Canggu, guests will find the

bedroom residences, as well as three - bedroom

resort and its activities focused on the beach,

duplex penthouses featuring individual rooftop

sea and the surrounding Balinese culture,

pools.

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life

attractions

of

Seminyak,

A major aspect of the COMO Uma Canggu will be the readily available surf opportunities just off shore.

COMO Uma Canggu will also offer guests a range of cultural and

adventure

activities,

including guided temple visits by the sea, jungle trekking, canoeing

expeditions

and

traditional village walks.

The COMO Uma Canggu is the 14th hotel opened by the COMO group worldwide.

Javier

Beneyto

has

been

named as the appointed pre opening general manager of COMO Uma Canggu following his role in the successful opening of COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach three years ago.

The

aesthetic

breaks

new

ground

for

beachside Bali, combining modern Asian and Italian touches created by interior designers Koichiro Ikebuchi and Paol a Navone.

World-class dining will be available at the social heart of the resort - COMO Beach Club.

Menus will rely on locally sourced ingredients from across the island, with a focus on ‘New World cuisine’.

Those seeking wellness will be catered for at the new COMO Shambhala Retreat, with seven treatments rooms (five single and two double). There will also be yoga and Pilates classes available for hotel guests and the local community, as well as personal training in the gym.

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Vale

entine Check out our preferred romantic packages & dinner spots to celebrate a month of love with your friends or your loved ones on this February.

Fall in love with specialized experiences inspired by cupid to make your dinner more memorable.

Nusa Dua, Bali Full Day (7 - 8 Hours)

THE LUXURY OF ROMANCE Overview Sailing an Italian luxury motor yacht, is a spectacular way to view Bali's beautiful sunset with your loved ones or an intimate group of friends. This unique experience will see you sailing the Sanur and Nusa Dua waters on a relaxing three-hour cruise as the sun set behind the twinkling lights of Benoa Harbor. Following with Romantic dinner under the cave

In-Details This special evening begins with complimentary rounds of champagne on arrival at Benoa Harbor, as guests are escorted on board the luxury yacht. With a chilled drink in hand, and a front row seat on the magnificent yacht’s bow or fly bridge, guests can indulge in all the fineries the lavishly appointed yacht offers before setting sail to view Bali’s mesmerizing sunset, mountain and coastal vistas.

This must-do Bali experience takes guests through the Sanur and Nusa Dua waters on a relaxing three hour cruise as the sun prepares to set beneath the twinkling lights of Benoa Harbour. As the waters gently lap against the hull, delicious canapés are served and ambient music is piped through a state-of-the-art sound system, setting the perfect scene for stargazing or a romantic dance after dusk. After sunset Cruise, delight your beloved with a romantic cave dinner on your own private beach in Bali. Located in Nusa Dua, the sound of the waves crashing the shore with the soothing ocean breeze makes the experience one-of-a-kind. The romantic mood for the night is set when you climb down 120 stairs to reach your cave hideaway. Surprise your sweetheart with the mystery feeling of discovering your own spot together. It's a place fit for conversations galore and creating memories.

Fast Facts       

Ideal for individual or group maxi 6 persons Operates daily, return hotel transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle Snacks, tropical fruit basket, soft drinks, water 1 case of beer, champagne & wine Gourmet canapés & 4 Course Dinner Certified skipper & crew, English speaking host Snorkeling & fishing equipments

Selling Points The most intimate Sunset Cruise & private romantic dining experience on a secluded and private beach.

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Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Situated at the end of a 55-metre foot bridge, the elliptical lotus pond provides dramatic reflections and panoramic views of the surrounding forest that cascades down to the sacred Ayung River. At the edge of the pond, softly illuminated by lanterns and dozens of candles, your table is set for our signature Dinner Under the Stars experience complete with a telescope for some stargazing on clear nights. The Resort’s world-class chefs will present a delectable five-course menu with Western and Indonesian selections to choose from, or you can request a personalized menu to suit your preferences.

The Hanging Gardens Infinity Pool An evening under the night skies of Bali is the perfect way to relax and to fall in love again.

The experience takes place on a private water Bale, floating on top of our pool, decorated with beautifully colored drapes, the scene is set for a mesmerizing and delicious evening under the stars.

You are surrounded by frangipani candles with inspiring views of the local ancient holy temple, whilst listening to the smooth, rhythmic jungle sounds. Bespoke and magical moments!

Ayodya Resort Bali - Nusa Dua On Mengiat Beach, home of Ayodya Resort Bali, an intimate dinner for two on the beach promises to take your romance to a whole new level. As the sun sets, the beach transforms into a romantic atmosphere that will elevate you and your significant other to the mood of love.

Indulge yourselves on Valentine’s Day with an exclusive romantic dinner, offered in two different variations, as well as a vegan option.

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Kubu Restaurant at Ritz-Carlton’s Mandapa in Ubud Offers

scenic

riverside

views.

The

menu

features

fine Mediterranean-European cuisine. It’s ideal for honeymooners and couples looking for a dreamy tropical forest setting. As the signature restaurant of the Mandapa, this dinner-only venue features a unique build. It’s crafted mainly of bamboo and set by the babbling Ayung River. Kubu Restaurant Bali takes its name from the huts local farmers use for storing rice. It pays tribute to these shelters with nine private dining cocoons. Each can be tailor-made for a special romantic dinner. You must book ahead for any of the restaurant’s 40 seats.

Pesta Lobster Experience – At Ayana Resort, Jimbaran Besides being a premium delicacy and a rich source of protein that most people won’t mind spending a fortune over as an occasional treat, lobster’s are known to be opulent aphrodisiacs. Enjoy them while overlooking a view of the famous Jimbaran Bay located on the southwestern coast of Bali. Voted as the most romantic dining venue in Bali, you and your significant other will get to savour a fivecourse dinner on a private jetty with your own personal chef for the night.

Ju-Ma-Na at Banyan Tree Ungasan Ju-Ma-Na at the Banyan Tree pairs haute cuisine with spectacular Indian Ocean views. It treats you to panoramic ocean views from its 70m-high cliff-top location on Bali’s southern cliffs. Sophisticated décor and contemporary art sculptures adorn its interiors. Large and seamless floor-to-ceiling windows offer immersive panoramas. The menu here is French, but uniquely with a Japanese twist. Selections include ama ebi tartar with avruga caviar, grilled striploin and syrah-braised short ribs. A sinful 70% Valrhona grand cru soft chocolate cake 24

is a perfect dessert.

Bali Romantic Package

7D/6N EAT, PRAY & LOVE BALI PACKAGE

Overview Bali is magical, also known as “The Island of Gods”, Bali appeals through its sheer natural beauty and lush terraced rice fields that exude peace and serenity. Bali enchants with its unique cultures and colorful ceremonies, arts and crafts.

With the Julia Roberts' film Eat, Pray, Love as your inspiration, discover the best food in Bali as you experience a spiritual journey through the romance of the gorgeous Indonesian scenery. Visit a traditional village, taste delicious Balinese Food and walk through the sacred Monkey Forest. Head out with a private guide to see filming locations from the beloved film and heartwarming memoir.

This 7D/6N Bali Eat, Pray, Love Package we’ve added many new extras that will deepen your experience of this magical place. We will eat, we will pray, and we will love all that is Bali!

Highlights     

Outing to discover filming locations from Eat, Pray, Love Stops at 16th-century Royal Palace & lively market in Ubud Beautiful Tegalalang Rice Terrace & Padang Padang Beach Watch the gorgeous sunset over the Indian Ocean Chance to witness wild monkeys at the Monkey Forest

Activities         

Visit Tegalalang rice terraces Visit Ubud Market Visit Taman Ayun Temple Visit Tanah Lot Temple Visit Padang Padang Beach Visit 16th-century Royal Palace & Ubud Market Lunch at Café wayan Visit Balinese Medicine Man Watch Dramatic Kecak Uluwatu

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AIRLINE UPDATES The latest news in the airline industry including airline trends, airports and market news in Indonesia

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GARUDA TAKES AVIATION TO THE MAX Garuda Indonesia Welcomes the First of 50 New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft.

T

he plane arrived in Jakarta

“Indeed, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 is up to

from

Corporation

30% more efficient in its use of fuel when

in Seattle on December 26,

compared with the Boeing 737 NG and has

2017, and went into active service

a flight range of up to 7 hours,” explained

with the dawning of the New Year.

Pahala.

Quoted by Kompas.com, the CEO

The new Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the first of

of Garuda, Pahala N Mansury,

50 aircraft of its type ordered by Garuda

said, “This is our first delivery of

Indonesia

a Boeing 737 MAX 8 and it went

Indonesian national carrier to gradually

into operation on January 1,

replace its current fleet of leased Boeing

2018 flying between Jakarta and

737-800 NG planes on short and medium

Surabaya.”

haul regional routes.

Boeing

Mansury praised the state-of-theart Boeing 737 MAX 8’s use of the CFM International LEAP-1B engine that has demonstrated itself to be more operationally efficient than its predecessors. The new aircraft also boasts a number of design and airframe changes that enhance its aerodynamic performance.

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and

heralds

plans

by

the

The 7-hour flight range for the new aircraft allows point-to-point destinations at a distance of 6,500 kilometers.

Also unique to the new aircraft is its used of the Scimitar Winglet wing design. Intended to reduce the effects of turbulence. The wing splits into two sections at its outermost tip with one part of the wing pointing skyward and the other towards the ground.

The Boeing 737-MAX 8 is configured to carry 170 passengers divided into two classes of 8 business class seats and 162 economy seats.

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BALI AIRPORT

T

MOVING AHEAD WITH

Rp. 2.2 trillion and is needed to

he

general

the

airport

Suparayogi,

expansion

RECLAMATION PROGRAM DESPITE CONCERNS OVER BEACH EROSION Kompas.com

reports

that

the

the western approach to the sole runway at Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport is moving ahead despite concerns objections

authority,

Yanus

said

apron

project

accommodate

of

an

the would

cost

onslaught

of

VIP delegations traveling to Bali to attend the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Summit in October

expansion of the apron area on

and

manager

expressed

by

communities bordering the airport.

2018.

Yanus explained that the expanded apron would be built on reclaimed land

providing

a

paved

space

measuring 500 x 900 meters. He confirmed that the tendering process for the project is already underway.

Leaders from Balinese communities along Jimbaran and Kuta Beach have asked that the apron project be built on suspension pilings in order to minimize the possibility of beach erosion north and south of the airport along Bali’s southwest shoreline.

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In response, Yanus, said the decision to reclaim land instead of a suspension systems was made after reviewing a number of factors. The idea of installing pillars for a suspension pillars was eventually rejected because the use of pile drivers would require the airport to suspend flight operations for 12 hours per day during the construction period. By using a reclamation method of construction, the airport can continue to operate without interruptions by using tugboats to reclaim the necessary land.

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FIRST UP CHINA, FOR GARUDA INDONESIA’S NEW ROUTES

G

aruda

Indonesia,

Indonesia’s

national flag carrier, is set to add 30 new routes for both domestic

and international flights, according to airline spokesman Ikhsan Rosan.

“We will immediately open two flights to China – Denpasar-Zhengzhou and Denpasar-Xi’an,” Ikhsan said at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday, as reported by tempo.co.

While it was not revealed when the new routes would commence, the airline would fly them five times a week.

Ikhsan stressed that China had the potential to contribute to the country’s tourism industry.

About 120 million Chinese nationals travel abroad annually, he said, adding that one million Chinese tourists visited Indonesia last year.

For domestic services, the airline would send more flights to eastern Indonesian and provide feeder services from small, satellite cities to large cities like Medan in North Sumatra and Makassar in South Sulawesi.

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AIRASIA SHUTTLES ACROSS TO T3 Budget carrier’s international flights switch terminals at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

A

irAsia has scheduled a shift in its Jakarta

operations.

carrier’s

international

The

budget

flights

will

be moving from Terminal 2E to Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport with effect from 3am on January 22 while its domestic flights will remain at Terminal 2F. Passengers arriving at Terminal 2 who are bound for international destinations with AirAsia can hop on the Skytrain or shuttle bus available at the airport to Terminal 3.

“We

advise

passengers

departing

from

Terminal 3 to arrive three hours prior to [the

flight’s

departure].

To

ensure

their

convenience, we also advise passengers to perform a self-check-in through airasia. com and mobile app, as well as print their boarding pass prior to going to the airport,” read an AirAsia statement.

The carrier’s check-in and baggage drop counters are located at counters D14 through D18 at the departure area of Terminal 3.

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SKYTRAIN TACKLES CAPITAL’S GRIDLOCK Getting to the airport is now a lot quicker in Jakarta

J

akarta

this

week

on

the

38km

may

route,

launched the first

which

go

some

skytrain connecting

way to alleviating the

its international airport to

Indonesian

the city centre.

chronic traffic gridlock.

The

new

capital’s

system

President Joko “Jokowi”

Soekarno-

Widodo said the airport

links

the

Hatta

International

to

train would be integrated

downtown Jakarta in 55

with

minutes, cutting driving

transportation

time by half or more.

the

Officials

hoping

Commuter Line, the light

travellers will make the

rail transit (LRT) and the

switch from private to

bus rapid transit (BRT).

public

326

are

transportation

other Greater

public such

as

Jakarta

From Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, trains run at hourly intervals with the first train departing at 6:10 am and the last train departing at 11:10 pm.

Tickets are available at a flat price of Rp 70,000 (US$4.9).

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ARI INDAH SARI Operations Officer

In this edition, we proudly introduce you to one of our Operations Department team member, Ms. Ari Indah Sari. She graduated from AKPINDO Jakarta, which is a tourism specialist college, and she started directly her career in tourism industry after her graduation. So she made her first step in the tourism industry by joining Panorama DMC in Jakarta six years ago. On 2016, this 30-years lady decided to join Asia World Indonesia.

As part of Operations team, Ari is working together with her team to ensure daily tours, arrival pickups and departure transfers are on schedule. On her daily tasks on the proper activity schedule. She also help to make daily activity reports to Operations Manager.

In her free time, this cheerful lady spend most her time watching movies and doing some culinary travels to taste different kinds of food.

Feel free to contact Ari at: ari@asiaworldindonesia.com

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HR NEWS

she communicate with drivers and guides to assign them

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A NEW HALAL TOURISM TOWN OPENS IN MATARAM CITY The opening of the new halal tourism town adds to the city’s appeal as a religious tourist destination.

T

he doors to

or Kangkong Halal

a new halal

Tourism Town will

tourism town

offer various halal

in Mataram city,

tourism packages

the

catering to both

provincial

capital

of

domestic

and

Lombok in West

foreign tourists.

Nusa

Programmes

Tenggara

province opened

have

be run at various

on

venues including

Wednesday

a

(January

halal

adding

will

10),

traditional culinary

strength

centre,

halal

to the city’s as a

tourism

cottage,

religious

rumah pintar and

tourist

destination.

religious

The new addition

program.

of the Lingkungan Karang Jangkong, 40

tourism

Education programmes and workshops to be

Appropriate dress codes also apply at the

offered at rumah pintar include an English

halal tourism cottage, where guests will not be

language study program, cooking class and

allowed to wear shorts. The cottage will also

handicraft workshop. Guests will also be able to

provide guests with ibla direction and prayer

learn how to make halal food and beverages,

clothes.

including our traditional coffee that only

Visitors will also be able to join in the mengaji

available here.

programme to recite the Quran.

Halal standards will apply at the halal culinary centre; alcoholic beverages will not be served.

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TRIBAL PEOPLE OF INDONESIA

The Simeulue

T

he Simeulue people (other names include

Dalam districts. The Simeulue people speak

Simalur, SimeuloĂŤ, Simulul, Long Bano and

Simeulue, a Northwest Sumatran language

Devayan) are an indigenous group of

closely related to Sikule (which is also spoken

people inhabiting the Simeulue Island off the

in Simeulue island) and Nias (spoken in

west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. They are

neighbouring Nias island. The language also

mostly found in Teupah Barat, Simeulue Timur,

has a strong Acehnese and Malay influence.

Simeulue Tengah, Teupah Selatan and Teluk

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The Simeulue people became more widely known worldwide after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami because of their high survival rate. Their survival was credited to their tradition of oral history. A previous tsunami in 1908 had affected the island, and stories told about it served as disaster preparation. Only 7 people put of the then 78,000 total population died in the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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CELEBRATING TUMPEK WAYANG IN BALI Tumpek

Wayang

is

a

special

day

dedicated towards traditional performing arts in Bali. On this day, all the puppeteers and those who have a puppet in Bali will give a special ceremony to theirs. They call the Tumpek Wayang as Odalan Wayang.

In addition, many people choose Tumpek Wayang as an auspicious day to perform purificatory rite (ruwatan) both physically and mentally.

T

umpek Wayang has a

Triwara

very special position and

and Kliwon is the last day

is considered the most

in the count of Pancawara

sacred. Why? Because of

(five-day week). Meanwhile,

Tumpek Wayang poses a pile

Tumpek Wayang is the last

of transitional times falling on

tumpek in the six sequences

Saniscara (Saturday), Kajeng,

existing

Kliwon, Wayang. Saniscara

Balinese

(Saturday) is the last day

calendar. On that account,

in the count of Saptawara

Tumpek Wayang becomes

(seven-day week); Kajeng is

the day filled with transitional

the last day in the count of

times.

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(three-day

in

the

week);

cycle

of

pawukon-based

Other than due to confluence of the last

they have less good and sickly properties.

days, Tumpek Wayang is also considered

There are several versions about the

sacred because the Hindus always link

mythology of the Lord Kala’s birth. In the

the day as the birthday of Lord Kala.

Kala Tattwa chronicle is recounted that

That is why the Tumpek Wayang has

Lord Shiva got his passion when having a

close connection with Sapuh Leger

leisurely walk with Goddess Uma on the

mythology, or refers to the mythology of

beach. At that time, Lord Shiva saw the

the birth of Lord Kala as the aftermath of

beautiful calf of Goddess Uma because

improper sexual intercourse of Lord Shiva

her clothes were revealed by the

and his spouse Goddess Uma. In the

blowing winds. Lord Shiva then wooed

mythology is mentioned, they engage

the Goddess Uma to ‘make a love’.

in an improper sexual intercourse so it is

The goddess refused on the grounds

called kama salah and the birth of Lord

that behavior of Lord Shiva violated the

Kala is said to be Salah Wetu (wrongly

applicable norms in heaven.

born). Similarly, people born on Tumpek Wayang are considered wrongly born so

Since the lust of Lord Shiva flared

he would be able to see his parents

up, his semen was dripping into the

in a complete form. The ogre then

ocean and then discovered by Lord

complied

Brahma and Lord Vishnu. The sperms

Other than blessing, the Lord Shiva

were then given a mantra. From the

also named his son the Lord Kala.

sperm of Lord Shiva was then born an

To honor the day of his birth, Lord

ogre who was snarling angrily asked

Shiva gave a boon that Lord Kala

who his parents were. Lord Brahma

was allowed to prey on people who

and Lord Vishnu told that Lord Shiva

were born on Tumpek Wayang. In

and Goddess Uma were his parents.

addition, he was also given the rights

Before Lord Shiva was willing to admit

to prey on people who were having

the ogre as his son, he first asked the

a promenade at noon on Tumpek

ogre to cut his long fangs. By doing so,

Wayang.

with

the

requirements.

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Later, Lord Shiva had

was chased by him. In

another son named

the pursuit, Lord Kala

Lord

came across with Lord

was

Kumara, also

who

born

on

Shiva

and

Goddess

Tumpek Wayang. In

Uma riding the cow

accordance with the

Nandini

grace of Lord Shiva,

They also wanted to be

Lord Kala was entitled

gobbled down by Lord

to prey on Kumara.

Kala pursuant to the

However,

the

promise of his father.

request of Lord Shiva,

Then, Lord Shiva gave

Lord Kala may prey on

the puzzle first, if Lord

Kumara if this younger

Kala wanted to prey.

brother had grown up.

Unfortunately,

As a matter of fact,

Kala was unable to

Lord

was

answer all the riddles

son

and the sun was almost

savored.

leaning to the west. As

Therefore, Lord Shiva

a result, the time to

gave a boon to Lord

prey on Lord Shiva and

Kumara that he would

Goddess Uma virtually

never

elapsed.

Shiva

unwilling would

on

if be

his

grow

up

or

at

midday.

Then,

Lord

always be a kid. Since

Kala

Kumara

pursuit to prey on Lord

never

grew

up, the patience of Lord Kala came to an end. Lord Kumara

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continued

Lord

Kumara.

his

Ultimately, Lord Kala encountered a puppet shadow play. Since he was very hungry, he devoured the entire oblation of the show. The puppeteer begged all the edible offerings to be thrown back entirely. Lord Kala could not fulfill the request. Instead, he promised not to prey on people who were born on Tumpek Wayang, if they had organized a ceremony and staged the Wayang Sapuh Leger.

Based on the mythology the people who were born on Tumpek Wayang should perform the selfpurificatory rite with the presentation of puppet shadow play staged under the title of Sapuh Leger.

Let’s find some beautiful place to get lost.

THE EXCITING BAU NYALE FESTIVAL 2018 One of Lombok’s most important and popular festivals is “Bau Nyale” – a unique event that attracts thousands of visitors to the south coast every year. Many visitors to Lombok plan their trip to coincide with Bau Nyale.

W

ant to be a part of a truly exciting traditional festivities?

Well

prepare

yourself!

This

coming February, the enchanting island of Lombok will celebrate the age-old tradition of Bau Nyale. The tradition is a one of a kind annual folk festival of the Sasak People, in which hordes of people flock to the sea to catch sea worms (Nyale). According to local legend, Nyale represents good fortune.

This year’s festival will be held on February 28th, 2018 on three different location: Kuta Beach, Seger Beach, and Belanak Beach.

The exact date for the festival is the result of a meeting among the elders of the Sasak tribe.

In Lombok language, Bau is translated as “to-catch”, while Nyale is a name given to the sea worms that appear once a year along some of Lombok most beautiful beaches.

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The folk festival has its origin from the

To this day, the Nyale appear once a year on the shore

legend of Princess Mandalika. Back

of Lombok’s beaches, and are considered as the

in the heydays of Lombok’s kings

reincarnation of the once beautiful princess who pays visit

and queens, there lived a beautiful

to her people. The people also believe that the worms are

princess named Mandalika. Tales

sacred creatures that bring prosperity to those who honor

and rumors about her extraordinary

them, or misfortune to those who ignore them.

beauty quickly spread across the

Today, the festival has grown to more than merely a

island to the point where princes in

cultural tradition, but is also combined with other exciting

every corner of Lombok fell in love

attractions. This year, the festival will also featured Cultural

with her and were eager to wed

Parade, Beach Cleaning Act, Surfing and Beach Volley

her. Competition was inevitable,

Competitions, Selfie Competition, Princess Mandalika

and turmoil eventually engulfed the

Beauty Pageant, Culinary Bazaar, and much more.

island.

“We intend to present the Bau Nyale Festival as more than

Seeing

this,

the

princess

was

just a cultural ceremony, but more as a serious effort of the

saddened and longed for peace

Central Lombok Regency and West Nusa Tenggara Province

to return to the land. In a desperate

to boost tourism in the region and to attract more tourists to

effort to put an end to the chaos

visit the island. Especially that Lombok definitely has some

once and for all, Princess Mandalika

of the most beautiful beaches in Indonesia,” the Head of

jumped from the beach and threw

the Office of Tourism of West Nusa Tenggara Province, Lalu

herself into the open sea. Her people

Mohammad Faozal, said.

tried to rescue her, but instead of

Meanwhile, Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya expressed

retrieving her body they only found

his appreciation for the Office of Tourism of West Nusa

an abundance of sea worms, which

Tenggara Province and Central Lombok who have turned

came to known today as Nyale. Thus,

the folk festival into an innovative and intriguing event.

the Nyale are believed to be the

“This is very creative, each year we have seen progressive

reincarnation of the once beautiful

changes, and the event is presented better by the years,”

Princess Mandalika.

said Minister Arief Yahya.

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Pasola war Festival in Sumba Island Pasola is a thanks giving ceremony to the ancestral spirit of people from West Sumba East Nusa Tenggara.

Indonesia’s Ancient culture

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M

ore than 50 men riding horses which

their spears toward the opponent over and

divided into two groups – from upper

over. This is a blood sacrifice…..!

and lower villages. Before they start,

This ceremony happen only once in a year

the Rato (Traditional priest leader) Prays in

(FEBRUARY and MARCH), it is always not in the

between of two groups, then he throw a spear

same date every year. It depends on RATO’S

to start the game. Immediately followed by

decision and in 2018 it will happen on February

those horse riders race their horse and throw

7th - 9th.

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Pasola is the name of ancient war ritual war festival by two groups of selected Sumbanese men. They riding their colorful decorated selected horses fling wooden spears at each other.

This traditional ceremony held in the way of uniquely and sympathetically traditional norms, every year.

The festival occurs in Lamboya and Kodi. The main activity starts several days after the full moon and coincides with the yearly arrival to the shore of strange, and multihued sea worms – Nyale. The precise date of the event decided

by Rato which is announced one or two weeks before the festival.

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Pasola is derived from the word Sola or Hola meaning a kind of a long wooden stick used as a spear to fling each other by two opponent groups of horsemen. The horses use for this ritual are usually ridden by braves and skilled selected men wearing traditional customs.

The people of Sumba believe that the ritual has a very close link to the habit of the people since it arranges the behavior and the habit of the people so that the balanced condition between the physical – material needs and the mental – spiritual needs can be easily created; or in other words the ritual is believed to be able to crystallize the habit and the opinion of the people so that they can live happily both in earth and in heaven. In addition to it, Pasola is also believed to have close relation to the activity in agriculture field, therefore any bloodshed (of sacrificial cattle or men participating in the game) is considered the symbol of prosperity that must exist.

Without blood Pasola mean nothing to them.

Those who died in the Pasola arena are believed to have broken law of tradition the fasting month. Pasola that always takes risks, however, is acceptable by the people in a very hospitable way and sportive.

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Klingking Beach

Location: Nusa Penida, Bali - Indonesia 54

Bukit Merese

Location: Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara - Indonesia 55

Ingredients For your filling:

For your pancakes:

- 250 g grated coconut

- 250 g flour

- 150 grams of palm or 100 g caster sugar

- 1 eggs

- 1-3 inch cinnamon stick

- 250 ml coconut milk

- 100 ml of water

- 100 ml water

- salt to taste

- 1 teaspoon of juice of leaves or a few drops of Pandan Pandan paste if you have or regular food coloring if you want your pancakes to green of color.

How to make Step 1: Mix coconut, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Fry the mixture in a dry skillet over medium / low, add water. Stirring constantly for about 5 minutes or until mixture is dry.

Do not burn! Set aside and remove the cinnamon stick.

Step 2: Blend pandan leaves with 150 ml of water, squeeze the pulp, then sieve the water. If you use food coloring, pandan paste or choose not to color your pancakes, skip this step.

Step 3: To make pancakes: Combine flour, eggs, pandan paste, coconut milk, salt water with the rest.

Beat well until a smooth paste, like making pancake mix. When ready, prepare a nonstick frying pan and pour a tablespoon 3 tablespoons batter into pan. Make sure the pan is covered with dough so that it becomes a fine cake. Fry for a minute, turn the pancake over and fry for a minute.

Step 4: Place 2 tablespoons of coconut filling on the edge of the pancake.

Turn once and then fold in the left and right sides, then roll.

• Tip : use your imagination with food coloring you can even make different colored patters.

Indonesian Recipe

DADAR GULUNG Rolled Pancakes

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S

Tour of The Month

TANAH LOT SUNSET Asia World Indonesia brings you a classic timeless journey to discover the iconic beauty of the Sunset at Tanah Lot. To complete the experience, stops are made at the royal temple Taman Ayun and Sangeh; Bali’s protected Monkey’s sanctuary.

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tart the afternoon

Monkey Forest, enter the

excursion with pick

sacred

up at your hotel

protected

lush

at around 1.30pm with

and

our guide, drive towards

pathway

the western shore of Bali

the temple, follow your

to arrive at Tanah Lot

guide’s direction when

temple.

interacting

Along

the

way,

stops

walk

jungle

across to

arrive

with

the at

the

residents.

will be made to visit

Arrive at Tanah Lot temple

Taman

Ayun,

Which

as the sun is about to set,

Mother

Temple

walk around and learn a

Kingdom.

little bit about its role in

“Taman” means Garden,

Balinese Hinduism. If you

and “Ayun or Ayu” means

are lucky, you will get to

beautiful. So Taman Ayun

see the sun disappearing

means a holy place that

in the shimmering ocean.

is surrounded by beautiful

Be sure to capture the

water garden.

moments

Next stop is at Sangeh

camera.

is of

the

Mengwi

with

your

A classic trip visiting Tanah Lot temple during sunset enriched with two other stops to avoid a little of the rush hours.

Fast Fact • Operates daily, pick up from your hotel at approx.1.30pm • English-speaking guide (other languages available on request) • Includedprivatecar , mineral water, all entrance and parking fees , Insurance.

• What to wear: Casual clothes (shoulders covered in respect of the temples) • What to bring: sport shoes and sandals, hat, sunscreen • Advanced booking required minimum 48 hours

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Lombok Island Full Day (8 - 9 Hours) Starting From USD 89 Nett/Person

LOMBOK ISLAND HOPPING

(GILI KEDIS, GILI SUDAK, GILI NANGGU)

Overview An island hopping trip exploring the islets located in the south-west of Lombok that features great marine lives & pristine beaches. This trip combines panoramic countryside and attractive sea trip on the local outrigger boat.

In-Details Starting from your hotel in Senggigi area, then drive south heading to Tawun Beach passing through the vicinity town of Ampenan (Lombok’s Old Harbor Town), Mataram, Cakranegara (the commercial town of Lombok), and Lembar Bay with attractive harbor view. Arriving at Tawun Beach, we will get on the outrigger boat complete with life vests. Our boat trip begin and first we will head to Gili Kedis, the smallest island to be found nearby.

This island is also called the Honeymooners Island as it’s totally secluded by waters with no people around but you and your boat crews. This place has nice snorkeling locations with corals and colorful fish. You will enjoy your day here until the lunch time (snorkeling gear provided). If you need a total privacy you may request to be dropped here and be picked up at the lunch time. Next we will continue the boat trip to Gili Sudak, where we will have fish barbeque lunch. You may chose your own fish from the restaurant’s stock of the day and join the barbeque with the chef (beverages not included). The last island we will visit is Gili Nanggu. A private island where we can find holiday cottages for those taking an overnight visit. This gili offers nice swim and snorkel too, and we will complete our island hopping trip here in the afternoon in time to get our boat back to Tawun Beach. We, then, return to your hotel in Senggigi area.

Fast Facts        

Suitable for honeymooners and families Based on private basis Snorkeling gear included, 2 bottles of drinking water Advance booking required minimum 24 hours Return transfers in a private air-conditioned car The daily itinerary will be determined by prevailing weather conditions Don’t forget to bring your sun tan lotion English speaking guide

Selling Point Lombok island perfect for honeymooners who look for peaceful place, tranquility and relaxation.

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