Supported by Mercedes-Benz Indonesia, Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia (MBClubINA) organized its 10th National Jamboree X at Plaza Timur Senayan, Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, from 27 to 29 November 2015. This event also celebrates the anniversary of Mercedes-Benz’ 45. on this occasion, Mercedes-Benz also introduced the newest unit of unit New Generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the A200 and A250 AMG.
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If you think Jazzercise is something that your moms did in the 80s, think again! Jazzercise, an exercise class already popular in USA, UK, Australia, Japan and other countries officially opened its first fitness studio in Jl. Terogong Raya No. 14E Cilandak, Jakarta. Each 60-minute Jazzercise class features a fusion of dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and Latin-style movements set to popular music.
Jazzercise was first started by Judi Sheppard Missett in 1969 who originally held dance lessons but later made the classes more of a workout class to gain more participants. The jazz warm-ups that she used made the classes renamed as ‘jazzercise’, and from then on it did become a sensation of the 80s. in 2015, the company began a rebranding project to breath in new life to the popular exercise program and gave the brand a new look, new colors, and new focus.
The new focus includes the routinely updated music used in the classes using today’s dance hits that you would expect to hear from the dance floor. As you start the class, you will feel more like you’re about to rave, with lights dimmed and strobe and led lights flickering, pumping your adrenaline and urges you to move your feet. Before you know it, you’ll already burn more calories than expected. Helen Irawati, Indonesia’s first certified Jazzercise Instructor, said that a class could incinerate up to 800 calories in one 60 minutes class. Apart from the popular ‘Dance Mixx Jazzercise Program, there is also a variety of classes to choose from including Strike, Fusion, Core, Strength45, and Strength60.
For a class schedule, visit www.jazzercise.com and type in ‘Jakarta’ in the search box.
Jazzercise Indonesia Studio
Jl. Terogong Raya No. 14E Cilandak, Jakarta
Phone: 0856-95559972/0856-1167014
In most cases foreign companies doing business in Indonesia prefer resolving disputes in jurisdictions outside of Indonesia. This however may not be advantageous since the best dispute resolution option may actually be where the relevant assets are located, which is most likely in Indonesia.
Disputes between contracting parties are normally resolved by means of arbitration or litigation, either in Indonesia or a foreign jurisdiction.
Indonesian Litigation
Litigation can be costly and time-consuming in most jurisdictions and Indonesia is no exception. Litigation in Indonesia normally will have numerous court hearings and disputing parties may delay a case by just simply failing to attend such hearings.
A civil clam is initiated by filing a civil claim with the relevant District Court. Normally the claim is to be submitted to the District Court where the defendant (or any of the defendants) is domiciled. In certain cases, it is possible that the disputing parties have chosen a specific District Court in the contract on which the claim is based. In a case where the claimant does not know who the defendant is or where the defendant is domiciled, a claim can be filed to the District Court where the claimant is domiciled or the object of the dispute is located. In this case, the object of the dispute will be immovable assets. For example, a claim relating to a land dispute, where the plaintiff does not know the domicile of the defendant, could be submitted at the district court where the land is located.
In Indonesia a claim in the local District Court, followed by an appeal to the High Court and then a final and binding decision by the Supreme Court may possibly take over 3 years.
Indonesian Arbitration
Arbitration in Indonesia is governed by Law No. 30 of 1999 on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (Indonesian Arbitration Law). Whereas the Indonesian National Board of Arbitration (BANI) is the principal domestic arbitration institution in Indonesia. BANI was established in 1977 and has its own rules and procedures. It is located in Jakarta with offices in some Indonesia major cities including Surabaya, Bandung, Pontianak, Denpasar, Medan, Palembang and Jambi.
If parties submit a dispute to BANI they are obliged to use BANI registered arbitrators, and BANI has over 100 listed arbitrators, consisting of both Indonesian and foreign nationals.
Enforcing a BANI award as a domestic arbitral award is easier and quicker than enforcing a foreign award. Firstly, the BANI award must be registered with a District Court and if one party does not comply with the award, then the other party may request the Chief of the relevant District Court to issue an order for compliance. Enforcement of BANI arbitral awards then follows the Indonesian Civil Procedural Law.
In recent years there is an increasing trend for disputing parties to submit their disputes to BANI, and BANI arbitral awards are normally effectively executed against assets within Indonesia.
Aside from BANI there are also other arbitration institutions in Indonesia such as the Capital Market Arbitration Board for capital market disputes and the Commodities Futures Trading Arbitration Board for futures trading disputes.
Foreign Arbitration
Indonesian Arbitration Law recognizes and facilitates the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Indonesia, subject to certain requirements. Also Indonesia is a party to the 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards.
A foreign arbitral award must be registered at the Central Jakarta District Court. Thereafter for enforcement purpose, the same court shall issue a writ of execution. If a party does not comply with the writ, then the other party may apply for an order for compliance. Again, with such an order, enforcement follows the ordinary civil procedure.
It is possible for a party to challenge a foreign arbitral award on the basis that it does not meet the relevant criteria under the Arbitration Law, for example by alleging it is not a commercial law matter or is contrary to public policy or order. In the absence of a clear definition or guidelines on the interpretation of “public policy or order”, unsuccessful parties to a foreign award have often sought to avoid enforcement by relying on an alleged breach of this criterion. However, in recent years claims to annul foreign arbitral awards are mostly denied by Indonesian courts.
Foreign Litigation
Indonesian law does not recognize foreign court judgments so consequently such judgments are not enforceable in Indonesia. A foreign court judgment must be re-litigated in Indonesia in order for it to be enforceable. Although the Indonesian courts are not bound by the foreign court decision, it may however be considered as evidence in the new proceedings. Therefore, foreign litigation would not be effective against assets in Indonesia.
Conclusion
Foreign companies doing business in Indonesia should choose carefully on how and where to carry out any dispute resolution. Such preferred dispute resolution mechanism must also be clearly stated in the governing contracts.
The contents of this article are intended to convey general information only and not to provide legal advice or opinions. If you require legal assistance, you may contact:
HADROMI & PARTNERS LAW FIRM
Setiabudi Atrium, 4th Floor, Suite 404 – 405
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, Jakarta 12920, Indonesia
Telephone : (62-21) 520 7040 (hunting)
Facsimile : (62-21) 520 7046
Email: info@hadromi.com or hadromi@centrin.net.id
Website : www.hadromi.com
Malang is one of East Java’s most attractive cities, with a cooler climate than its neighbouring, busier and bigger Surabaya. The city was established by the Dutch in the 18th century as a center of coffee plantations, although now there are more apple and tobacco plantations. To get to Malang, you can either drive from Surabaya, or catch the short 1.5 hour flight from Jakarta.
Gunung Bromo is an active volcano that lies at the centre of the Tengger Massif and remains as one of the most iconic and impressive sight in Indonesia. Although there are two other mountains that emerge within the caldera of the ancient Tengger volcano, Batok (2440m) and Kursi (2581m), Bromo is the most known peak. The taller Mt. Semeru (3678m) lies further south, creating the Bromo Tengger Semeru National park. Going from Malang through Ngadas village is not the most popular approach and can be rougher, but is also more rewarding.
Malang’s major attractions are located outside of town, but there are some attractions worth visiting in the city. Noted for its colonial architecture, you can go to the Balai Kota at Jalan Tugu Circle which is surrounded by a few dutch architecture mansions. You could also dine at the legendary Toko Oen that has been around since the 1920s, as one of the first restaurants in the country that serves western (dutch) food. Other recommended attractions include the Traditional Museum (Museum Topeng), the Brawijaya Museum (Indonesian Army Museum), and the Tugu roundabout.
Tugu Malang is located at the heart of the old town, looking out to the main monument of Indonesia’s struggle for independence and a beautiful lotus pond park. Tugu Malang houses a vast, priceless collection of antiques influenced by the Javanese Babah Peranakan (the hundreds-years-old mixed culture between the Chinese migrants in Java and the native Javanese). Tugu Malang is more than just a hotel; it has become most indigenous, most essential in experiencing the beautiful richness of the history of Java.
One of the better kept museums of the area that educate the visitors about the different types of vehicles divided in different zones; from the Batavia, Japan, Europe, etc. This Museum also sports an extensive mask museum, (D’Topeng Museum) and manmade floating market that houses different kinds of food stalls.
Jl. Terusan Sultan Agung No. 2, Kota Batu, Jl. Sultan Agung, Kec. Batu, Jawa Timur
Phone:(0341) 595007
Hours: Open daily 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Bekasi, 24 November 2015 – Another proud achievement earn by the Hotel Santika Premiere Kota Harapan Indah Bekasi, In the event that held by the Indonesian Chef Association (ICA), namely Jakarta Culinary Challenge for the fourth time in the event ‘SIAL Interfood 2015′ , JIExpo, Kemayoran, Jakarta. Ahmad Yani, Chef Junior Hotel Santika Premiere Kota Harapan Indah won the championship of Individual Practical Fruit & Vegetable Carving with Natural Life Underwater theme.
Chef Junior Hotel Santika Premiere Kota Harapan Indah shows his skill in carve fruits and vegetables into some form of beautiful and high artistic value. Expertise Chef Junior Hotel Santika Premiere Kota Harapan Indah beat various participants or junior chefs from many other star hotels.
In this year Ahmad Yani get two-time champion, the first is the event of Salon Culinary in April 2015, with the theme “Cultural of Indonesia”, Ahmad Yani who works as Cook in Hotel Santika Premiere Kota Harapan Indah – Bekasi pouring his inspiration with carving fruit into Barong, Temple and Komodo. And for the second event is the event of SIAL Interfood 2015, Ahmad Yani won the champion by beating 17 hotels throughout Indonesia.
“I am very proud to hear that Ahmad Yani won the championship, he may continue to learn and of course we will support,” said L. Sudarsana as the General Manager of Hotel Santika Premiere Kota Harapan Indah Bekasi.
Ahmad Yani said that there is no problem when the race. He also share tips how to carve well is focus, patience, painstaking, should not be hasty and of course the most important thing is creativity.
“All I get is only because of prayer and encouragement directly from the parents and the whole team of the Hotel Santika Premiere Kota Harapan Indah especially Mr. L. Sudarsana as the General Manager and I feel very proud to bring the good name of Hotel Santika Premiere Kota Harapan Indah Bekasi be even better, “said Ahmad Yani.
HOTEL SANTIKA PREMIERE KOTA HARAPAN INDAH – BEKASI
Jl. Harapan Indah Bulevar No. 10 – 12 Medan Satria, Bekasi 17131
PHONE / FAX : 021. 8886 8886 / 8886 4545
E-mail : bekasipremiere@santika.com
Jakarta, November 2015 – There were smiles all round as InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza celebrated the official launch of the festive season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on 26th November 2015. This joyful event took place in the hotel’s Lobby Lounge.
The festive season is a time of goodwill and once again InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza chose this moment to give back to those less fortunate within the community. Young children from a local orphanage were invited to attend the ceremony and experience the true spirit of the season.
A group of 40 little ones from Pondok Si Boncel were generously transported to the hotel to enjoy the festivities courtesy of Blue Bird Group. Located in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, Pondok Si Boncel is a Catholic charity facility operating under the Vincentius Association. It provides a safe and nurturing home environment for children under the age of 7 years.
The children along with media partners and the hotel’s Christian staff members gathered together to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree. This event opened by famous presenter in Indonesia, Melaney Ricardo. This was accompanied by a brief speech by the General Manager of InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza, Mr. Hendrik Eising. He warmly welcomed everyone in attendance and spoke about the importance of helping those in need.
After Mr. Hendrik Eising pushing the button to turn on the Christmas Tree Lighting, next up was a heartfelt performance of traditional Christmas carols performed by the children’s choir from Studio Ratu Makin and also there is a magician act to entertain the guests. Popular Christian artists such as Momo Geisha and Nares then took to the stage for more songs and fun games.
The hotel also took this opportunity to launch its Christmas Giving Tree, which is an inspiring initiative symbolizing community care. The tree is decorated with a collection of cards featuring the photos and Christmas wishes of children from Pondok Si Boncel. Over the coming weeks, guests will be invited to choose a card and make an appropriate donation to ensure that every child receives a gift. Group photos were taken followed by a delicious dinner for everyone in the festive ambience of the Lobby Lounge.
In addition, this event is also supported by the media partners from printed, online magazines, radio and television, such as Media Indonesia, KIS FM, Metro TV, Jak FM, NOW Jakarta, Epicure, Indonesia Tatler, The Watches, Han In Post, Augustman, Le Mariage, Weddingku, Venue, Yuk Makan, Area, Fimela, MAXX-M, What’s New Jakarta, Esquire, JJK, Getaway, Network Magazine, Femina, Viva Asia, Sorotan (Ekonid), V Radio, Asia Dreams, Gaya Travel Malaysia, Parenting, Exquisite, dan Djakarta!
“Our Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is an important event on the hotel’s calendar. It is just one of many initiatives carried out under the banner of our ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility programme. Christmas really is all about giving children a magical experience filled with happy memories. I hope that our guests dig deep so that we can purchase a wide selection of toys and show these kids that they are special. I would like to thank all of our sponsors for making this celebration possible,” comments Mr. Hendrik Eising, General Manager of InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza.
Christmas is on its way already and it’s the best time of year to enjoy the jolly spirit with your friends & family only at HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading.
Beginning on the magical Christmas Eve, HARRIS Hotel & Convention Kelapa Gading is presenting Christmas Buffet Dinner at HARRIS Cafe with a wide variety of buffet corner.
Starting with Carving Corner, the Executive Chef Anton Sujarwo is preparing the special Stuffed Turkey complete with tasty bacon, rosemary and wine reduction, Roasted Lamb Legs and last but never least, Salmon en Croute – all tantalizing the palette during dinner time.
In addition to that, the promo also features Traditional Buffet Corner, Noodle Corner, Chinese food and kid’s selections.
Specially catering to little kid’s interest, ginger cookie painting activity is made available to boost their creativity.
“Christmas is such a joyous moment and family often makes use of the occasion to share happiness with each other – a precious time to rekindle all lost hours and celebrate the togetherness in peaceful harmony,” added Anton Sujarwo, Executive Chef of HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading.
To ignite the Christmas spirit, Orange Santa & Santarina are also present to cheer up the day!
In ensuring that guests are able to make positive contribution to the society, HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading has agreed to donate IDR 5,000 per every purchased package to their corporate responsibility program.
Christmas Buffet Dinner is available from 6PM-10PM on 24 December 2015 with only IDR 228,000nett/person. For further information and reservation, do not hesitate to contact us at +62 21 4587 8200, and we will be very pleased to book a table for you. Make sure you take a lot of pictures to capture the unforgettable moment and tag @harrisklpgading on Twitter and Instagram.
HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading Jakarta
Sentra Kelapa Gading, Jl. Bulevar Kelapa Gading Blok M Jakarta 14240, Indonesia
marcomm-harris-kelapagading@tauzia.com
