Sourcing Imported Books is Now Easier with LIMMA Bookshop

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We understand that finding imported books is not that easy, especially books for kids. LIMMA bookshop appears as a solution where the online bookshop provides a wide range of imported books for kids.

Affiliated with PT. Incona Mandiri Jaya who owns www.calypso.co.id, LIMMA Bookshop is a privately-owned and independent book distributor established in 1996. The bookshop committed to customers’ satisfaction in providing them the best possible services that go beyond monetary figures.

Through Calypso, you can find the combination of publication, ranging from books for children ages 2 to adults in the higher education level and beyond. Some of them include Cambridge Primary Mathematics, Cambridge Global English, Chemistry for the Diploma, and other educational books. LIMMA and Calypso also provide a complete list of popular fictional books, such as Harry Potter series, Bridge to Terabithia, etc.

LIMMA represents many of the major English-language suppliers from the UK and the USA and its portfolio changes from time to time reflecting the market demands and trends. The bookshop also partners with some of the most well-established suppliers and distributors globally to make sure the customers are well-covered and provided in their needs.

More about LIMMA, visit www.limma.co.id

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Profile of The Month: Fintan O’Doherty, GM of The Sultan Hotel Jakarta

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The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta, has quite the reputation as one of the largest and longest running hotels in Jakarta. It prides itself as a luxury hotel with Javanese ‘royal hospitality’, reflected in its design as well as their courteous service. But the hotel industry in Indonesia, is most thriving than ever. Dozens of hotels are popping up in all corners of the city, and a number of international luxury chains made its way to add competition to Jakarta’s hotel market. We sat down with The Sultan Hotel’s newly appointed General Manager Fintan O’Doherty, to discuss his hotel.

What do you think are Sultan Hotel’s strengths?
I would say, our very strategic location and the size of our property which include our sizable gardens. Our heritage too; I think the fact that we’ve been around for a long time, so everyone knows about the hotel. Sometimes people forget that we do have 700 rooms operating, so even when we are renovating, we are still a significant player in the industry. But of course we are currently doing massive reconstructions of major parts of the hotel.

What do you have coming up this year?
Currently we have 380 bedrooms that currently under re-construction, as we are going to convert them into 180 suites. Additionally, we are also building a massive ball room and conference center that will be able to accommodate 3000 people, set to open this July.  Of course last year, we opened our Lagoon Garden as a marquee that can fit up to 1600 people for weddings.

When is new suites going to be ready?
I’ll say around the 1^st quarter of 2019, and not only the rooms, but also the swimming pools and other facilities as well including the Kudus Bar located in the main tower that used to be very famous in Jakarta that we plan to revive. It’s like building an entire new hotel, almost. It’s going to be fantastic.

What kind of travelers that’s your main market.
We have a lot of Indonesian leisure guests and a lot of Indonesian business travelers that has been coming here for years and years. After that, we have a lot of Chinese, Japanese and Korean business travelers, many of those are here for trade show or exhibitions in the Jakarta Convention Center which is just located next door and accessible without having to go out in traffic.

How do you keep up with the competition?
I think constant training and retraining of our staff is very important. On the other hand, we are fortunate to have senior staffs that have been with us for a long time. For them traditional Indonesian hospitality comes naturally. Some of them have been here for more than 25 years and has learned different skills, working in different parts of the hotel. Secondly, we have a lot of trainees that are learning skills from all the senior staffs. We try to make sure that service is as seamless as possible, and utmost attention to the detail.

What’s your opinion of Jakarta, from an expat point of view?
We all complain about the traffic, but traffic is proof that there is something happening in the city. Of course we wished for less traffic but it won’t get better overnight. Jakarta is not really a tourist city, and more of a commercial hub. And there are definitely a lot of things that are happening in it.

What do you love the most about the city?
I like Jakarta because it is vibrant. It’s got a lot of life to it, it’s fast paced, a has a lot of young people in it.

How would you promote Jakarta to people back home?
I’ll talk about the people because they are genuinely hospitable and friendly. There’s a lot more English spoken too, compared to a lot of other Asian countries.

5 words that describe The Sultan.
Heritage, Service, Friendliness, Royal Hospitality

What’s New Jakarta would like to thank Mr. Fintan O’Doherty and his team for the time spared for the interview. For more information about Sultan Hotel, visit http://www.sultanjakarta.com 

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Flavors of Aceh to Sulawesi at Mercure PIK’s NSNTR

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Over the last 15 years, Pantai Indah Kapuk in the north of Jakarta has become one of the most prestigious areas in Jakarta. Not only for its rapid growth of upscale housings, but also for its concentration of trendy restaurants and cafes that could make residents from other parts of Jakarta, like the South, which used to be the only source for anything cool in Jakarta, both jealous and hungry at the same time.

The most recent addition to Jl PIK Boulevard, one of the main roads that’s packed with the aforementioned trendy spots, is PIK Avenue, a shopping center that is connected to the newly opened Mercure PIK Hotel. The hotel is currently the only mid-scale hotel in the vicinity, and offers a great acommodation option for anyone that wants to explore the neighborhood without having to brace for the weekend PIK traffic.

On my first visit to the hotel, I also tried their all day dining restaurant, NSNTR ( read: Nusantara) that appropriately focuses on Indonesian food, from Aceh to Sulawesi. Just like the rest of the hotel, the design is modern yet full of character, simple yet refreshingly vibrant. From the use of contrasting colors, to dramatic sizes and shapes. Located on the 8th floor of the hotel, NSNTR is currently the tallest restaurant in Pantai Indah Kapuk too, which gives you a great bird’s eye view of PIK.

The menu offering, thankfully, isn’t trying to be excessively modern. You will find basic Indonesian favorites like Mie Goreng, Rendang, Tongseng, Sate, as well as different types of sambals. Things are kept authentic, can be seen from the dish’s area of origin written on each menu item. Each table is served with complimentary kerupuk and also, pickles!

 

For me, Mie Goreng is always a comfort food, so I will be completely biased and put this on the top of my favorite food in the restaurant. Their rendang is quite good too, and can contend your go-to Padang place.

My other favorite is the Iga Sapi Kuah Asam which broth is sour, spicy, and deep in flavor. I don’t care much about their bakso, but the Ayam Goreng Tangkap is nicely seasoned and served with deep fried chili padis that will tempt you to eat it straight. The Nasi Goreng Rendang is also a great choice if you are in the mood for both nasi goreng, and rendang!

For desserts, Must try items for desserts are the fluffy and creamy durian pancake, and the pisang goreng, served with cheese, vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. For an even more refreshing treat, you can opt for the classic Es Cendol Durian served with black sticky rice, fresh durian, and coconut ice cream.

NSNTR Mercure Pantai Indah Kapuk
Jalan Pantai Indah Kapuk Kamal Muara Penjaringan North Jakarta, (PIK Avenue)
North Jakarta
Phone: +62 21 22571000

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Aston Sentul: A Resort Style Destination in Sentul

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Indonesia is a haven of tourist destinations. When one has the time to spare, star destinations like Bali, Labuan Bajo, Raja Ampat are obviously an ideal choice for those living in hectic Jakarta. But what about destinations or hotels that are close to the city limits that can still be enjoyed as world-class leisure resorts and practically within driving distance?

Located just under 1 hour away from Jakarta (when traffic permits), lies Sentul, a satellite city that has attracted Jakartans for a whole lot of reasons. It is home to 2 world class golf courses, upscale cluster communities, and a range of family destinations such as the photogenic Gunung Pancar, Jungle Land theme park, Bidadari Waterfall, Ah Poong Market, and located just 15 km away from Bogor City Center, Sentul makes a great base to also explore bogor. A  perfect getaway destination.

For this obvious reasons too, the area’s choice for accommodations is growing in number too. Aston Sentul, is one of them. This newly-built 4-star resort hotel in Sentul is located in the heart of the serene city overlooking the lake with a beautiful backdrop of green landscaping from the stunning view of mount Pancar, mount Gede and mount Salak.

But if you prefer to limit your activities within walking distances, Aston Sentul’s 3.5 ha hotel ground offers great range of activities to do. Indoor, there’s the recently opened Samiya activity center that will not only keep the kids happy, but adults too! There’s foosball table, tennis table, and ‘mini futsal’ for the adults, and a fun play area for the kids.

Outside, kids can also roam free in their outdoor playground, or the man-made lake that you can canoe in, or just to meet the ducks that are swimming around. Also in the hotel’s ground, there’s also a hydrophonic gardening area where you can learn and even pick some vegetables, that you can also enjoy every day served in the buffet area of Baratha Coffee Shop. 

Moreover, weekenders will not run out of things to do with horse-riding and traditional games activities, and swimming pools both for adult and kids. Tip: ask for the deluxe room located by the pool if you want the best swimming access. And if your idea of fun is more to not doing much at all, head to Kamala Spa that offers all kinds of relaxing treatments from head to toe and also couple spa to complete  your romantic escapade.

Three selection of accommodations are offered by the brand; Deluxe Room, Suite Room and, our favorite, the luxurious 2 and 3 bedroom villas located on the lake, that all has its own private pool, kitchenette, and even a Jacuzzi! Each occupies a whopping 150m2 area, and direct access to lake. Perfect for big families up to 8 people.

As a hotel that also focuses on MICE, Aston Sentul offers a ballroom that can fit up to 1000 people and 11 state of the art meeting rooms that can cater up to 1500 people.  To dine, the Baratha coffee shop serves lavish all-day buffet with more than 70 items offered, both International and local food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all week round.

Coveted as the ultimate getaway hotel for a quick leisurely stop, Aston Sentul Lake Resort & Conference Center says true to offer Indonesian hospitality at its best in the heart of West Java.

Aston Sentul Lake Resort & Conference Center
Jl. Pakuan No. 3, Sentul City, Bogor 16810 West Java – Indonesia
sentulinfo@AstonHotelsInternational.com
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Phone: +62 21 29098888, +62813 8888 2909

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The Chainsmokers Concert in Jakarta

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The Chainsmokers concert in Jakarta has fulfilled the audience’s expectation. For around 90 minutes, the Grammy awards winner duo excite the stage with non-stop music. The Chainsmokers performed at 10 PM last Friday right after performances from DJ Jenja, Weird Genius, Alffy Rev, and Dipha Barus at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.

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13 Art Galleries & Museums in Jakarta

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If you look carefully, Indonesia, especially Jakarta, actually has a bustling art scene scattered all over the city. From privately owned galleries, artshops, or even to the museum scale, from fine art, classics, maestros, to the most avant garde and contemporary, it is fun to hunt down art spaces in Jakarta. Here are some of our picks for your must visit art galleries and museums for art lovers:

1. Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (MACAN)

Indonesia’s first museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara, (MACAN)’s growing collection focuses on modern and contemporary art from Indonesia and around the world. This is the only museum in Indonesia where you can see first hand legendary contemporary works of arts by Andy Warhol, Mark Rothko, Jeff Koontz, and coming this May, the large-scale exhibition of Yayoi Kusama’s work presented in Indonesia and includes over 130 works that span almost 70 years of artistic practice.

AKR Tower Level MM
Jalan Panjang No. 5 Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 2212 1888
www.museummacan.org
FB: museummacan
IG: museummacan

*The Museum is temporarily closed and will open again on 12 May 2018

2. ART:1 

Formerly known as Mon Decor Gallery (est. 1983), ART:1 is the pioneer in art gallery business in Jakarta. During its 30 years in art business, Mon Decor Gallery had expanded into several gallery branches all over Jakarta. The spacious 4,000sqm building showcases collections of original artworks by Indonesian old masters, modern masters and contemporary artists, curated in the span of over 30 years.

Art:1 New Museum
Jl. Rajawali Selatan Raya No 3, Jakarta 10720 Indonesia
P: +6221-647-00168
E: info@mondecor.com

3. Ciputra Museum at Ciputra Artpreneur 

Ciputra Artpreneur, with an area of approximately 10.000 sqm, is a place dedicated to art and comprises of three galleries, a museum, a theater with high international standards, multifunction rooms, and other facilities. The Ciputra Museum is institution that exhibits the art collection of Dr. Ir. Ciputra. It also provides information and perspective on the development of Indonesian Art from the modernism period until today especially relating to Hendra Gunawan.

Ciputra World 1, Retail Podium Level 10, Jalan Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 3-5, Jakarta
Hours: Every day except Monday, 12:00 to 18:00

More information: +6221 29 889 889

4. Hadiprana Art Gallery

The first art gallery under Hadiprana’s portfolio was established in 1961 featuring young painting artist which later became famous in their own rights, such as Jeihan, Sryhady, and Suparto.

Galeri Hadiprana in  1997 moved to the most artistic area in Jakarta, as an Art Boutique Mall that has since then been the house of very selective high quality art, handicraft, artifacts, paintings, and also art classes both for children and adult.

Mitra Hadiprana Boutique Mall, Ground Floor, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 30 Jakarta
Ph : 021-7194715/ 021-7182765
www.hadiprana-artcentre.com

5. Akili Museum of Art

Akili Museum of Art is an exhibition space that brings the art collections of Rudy Akili, with the richness of style and artistic approach. Established in 2006, AMA now accommodates the collections of avant-garde young artists from Indonesia, who join the ranks of the world’s leading artists, creating a series of collections that are diverse, at the same time connected to one another. This is where an eclectic platform from classical, realist, experimental and conceptual style met, in various forms and mediums ranging from paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, and the new media.

Mutiara Kedoya, Blok A1-1 JKLM Jakarta
Phone: (021) 581-1212 | (021) 583-01705
www.akilimuseumofart.org

6. Bartele’s Gallery

Those interested in the history of Southeast Asia and Indonesia may enjoy a visit to the Bartele Gallery, browsing endless treasure in the drawers and outstanding beauty of antique maps displayed.

Bartele Gallery has a fascinating collection of antique maps, old prints, colonial photographs, historic books and antiques, some over 500 years old! The owner, Bartele Santema has together with the gallery’s curator and map expert, David E. Parry assembled this impressive collection of rare treasures.

The gallery, founded in 2009, is the only dedicated shop in Indonesia where you can buy original antique maps and prints. Even if you’re not looking to buy, the gallery, situated in Kemang Raya is well worth a visit. Antique maps are of great intellectual interest, as well as absorbing and intriguing to look at.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jalan M.H. Thamrin, Jakarta

Open Daily ~ 11:00 till 20:00 Or by appointment

Tel. +62 21 2993 8997

info@bartelegallery. com
www.bartelegallery.com
Fb: Antique Maps & Prints of Indonesia

http://www.bartelegallery.com

7. Artsphere

ArtSphere is a distinct gallery that serves as a hub for Artists, collector, curator, art lovers and art associates. It provides space for Artistss to present their artworks to the public.

The highlight of ArtSphere is modern, contemporary artworks from young emerging Indonesian and foreign talents. Yet, it also showcases some of the older generation of modern Artists.

Kemang Icon, Jl.Kemang Raya No.1 Unit 2, Jakarta
Phone: 021 7199719
artsphere-gallery.com

8. Ruci Artspace 

RUCI artspace, that shares a building with a coffee shop and restaurant downstairs, exhibits a variety of mediums of expressions, which includes new media, painting, photography, sculpture, video and others. It is a one stop space for art lovers and good food & coffee!

Ruci’s Joint
Jl. Suryo No.49, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12180
Phone: +62 812-1010-3374
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 10am – 10pm; Friday – Saturday 10am – 12am
Email: info@ruciart.com
Instagram: Ruci Artspace
Instagram: Ruci’s Joint
www.ruciart.com

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Vaccine is Easier with ProSehat App

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To support the urban lifestyle where urban people these days are pretty much active and busy, ProSehat is finally launched its mobile app. Coming as health marketplace application for the urban family getting their health services easier. Also, offers hassle-free services, including various vaccines, physiotherapy, and lab check, all done in your home. ProSehat is supported by trusted doctors with official doctor license, so all the service will be professionally guaranteed. Other than services, ProSehat is also selling medical products for kids to adults.

In addition to the app launching, ProSehat is having a #VaccinEasy campaign, encouraging women in Indonesia to have a cervical cancer vaccine. The app will have a program for that, so women can comfortably get cervical cancer at their home. Just install ProSehat app, choose HPV vaccine, choose the doctor as well as the schedule. The payment can be done online, with credit card and 0% installment.

ProSehat app is available on:
Google Play
App Store

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