Blackberry Market in Indonesia is Very Conducive

Regional Vice President Asia Pacific Research In Motion Singapore Pte Ltd Gregory Wade said Indonesia market very conducive from Blackberry products. This is because internet penetration in Indonesia still low, people enjoyed social networking features and like opened various features in the same time, that can facilitated by Blackberry. “Analyst saw Indonesia not any longer part of Southeast Asia, because Blackberry product sale level is so high,” says Wade on Thursday (September 10, 2009) in Jakarta. Since end of August, Blackberry producer, Research In Motion operated 15 Balckberry Authorized Customer Center offices.

Reopening of Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Hotel

After 12 days closed cause by bomb explosion, two luxurious hotels at Mega Kuningan Jakarta,Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott reopening Wednesday on July 29, 2009 at 10:00 am. In the written explanation, Ritz-Carlton Management clarified that two hotels officially reopening. Based on Management, before bom bluster, security procedure in hotel already in high level position. Meanwhile, after the bom bluster, security procedure in hotel will be more upagrader again. However, safety and comfortly of guests still in first priority. Even the hotel was opened for public, security in both hotel still closely guarded and guest will be check their all bodies one by one. At Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Hotel still watching in front and inside the building. A dog still preparing in hotel lobby. In other part of hotel, some workers busy to finished Airlangga Restorant renovation, included cookie shop. From this restorant the bomb explosion came from.
This time, not many guest take lunch at Prime Restorant in Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Lift for guest had already fixed and can be use by guests. Before that, the guest must used goods and employee lift, because the lift had damage too by bomb explosion. JW Marriott Hotel where have location side by side with Ritz-Carlton Hotel is already busy and operating to served their guests. Sailendra Restorant was visited by many guests. Security procedure in JW Marriott Hotel also extra stricted. Every guest must passed detail and careffuly inspection before they enter to Hotel.

Travel Warning Not Withdraw Australian to Jakarta

At least 24 Australian to still comes to Jakarta although Australia Government released travel warning. The 24 Australians are golf players who comes to following Asian Golf Tournament at Damai Indah Golf, Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang, on July 23-36. They are part of 140 foreign golf players would to comes to the first intenational tournament after bomb blaster in Jakarta. Gary Simpson, one of Australian golf players said he still comes although his government released travel warning. “However, I ignored it. I am sure Jakarta is safe for us,” say Simpson. Simon Griffiths, another Australian players say “I think there is no reason for me to be affraid. This situation can be happen on every where place in this world, including in London.” So, you don't worry to come to Jakarta.
In the same time, Jakarta also present Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) at Hall A and B, Pekan Raya Jakarta (PRJ) until August 2, 2009. In this motor show event, you can see Hummer Limosin, Hyundai i20 (city car), Proton, and other great cars. This show followed by 21 brands. But BMW, Mercedes Benz, and General Motor Auto World Indonesia absent in this event. IIMS 2009 ticket for Sunday-Thurday is Rp. 20.000 (US$ 2) and Friday-Sunday is Rp 30.00 (US$ 3).

Jakarta needs Rp. 104.9 Billion for Recovery

To recovery Jakarta image as safe city after bomb blaster at JW Marrriot Hotel and Rotz Charlton Hotel are more complicated than recovery Bali after bomb blaster. The reason is jakarta have multy dimention side as capital of Indonesia, government center, the enter gateway for foreign investment, trade, and tourism. As government center, Jakarta must show to the public that they still exist and ready to give services to citizen and society. Jakarta need ti finished this bom blaster case immidiately, including tp reveal motivation behind the bomb blaster. It is important to increase compfortibilty of economy activities, specially consumption in the big cities. Based from this fact, budget for Jakarta recovey will be the same with Bali recovey. Budget for Bali used by government to recovery tourism industry is Rp. 104.9 billion. From this amount, Rp 34.8 allocated to increased Bali security and give to police department. Jakarta need budget ti increase security in entering and exit gateway, public fasilutuesm and cost for police department.

Manchester United Comes to Indonesia in 2011?

Manchester United (MU) was canceled his match in Indonesia. This incident like happened in Malaysia in 2007. But two incident have different reasons. In Malaysia canceled because the event have same agenda with Asia Cup and AFC (Asia Food Ball Cup) protest about it. Canceled in Jakarta, Indonesia is tragedy. Bomb in JW Marriot and Ritz Charlton on July 17, is the reason. Commitee and some companies like Nike, Hutchison Telecommunications Indonesia, Bola Tabloid (bola is word in Indonesia for ball), suffer a financial loss for this force majeur. Committe for MU match in Jakarta said their suffered Rp. 25 billion (US$ 2,5 million) financial loss, Hutchison Telecommunications who have contract for “3” in MU tour loses US$ 8 million, Nike approximately Rp. 1,5 million (US$ 150.000), and Bola Tabloid suffer Rp 250 milion (US$ 25.000). Hutchison Telecommunications Indonesia expect as sponsor for MU Tour, they have license for MU product services by celluler, likes video clip, ringtone, prediction, and prepaid celullar card with logo and player pictures. This license valid until 2012.
MU coach, Sir Alex Ferguson don’t want to take risk by bring MU players comes to Jakarta. Therefore MU committe goes to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia makes persuation to Sir Alex Ferguson so that they still comes altough just for press convention. But Sir Alex Ferguson still in his decision.
MU Chief of Executive David Gill promises that one day they will comes to Jakarta. In the begining of Asia Tour Sir Alex Ferguson said Jakarta is the most expectation destination city. We dont know they will seriously with their promises or this is only promises. If the bomb blaster not happened in Jakarta because act of terrorsim, can we hope they come to Jakarta in 2011. Still Ferguson thinks Jakarta is the most expectation city for MU tour in Asia? We just wait and see.....

MU Canceled to Indonesia, Loses Rp 50 Billion

Manchester United (MU) cancelled to come to Jakarta makes suffered a financial loses Rp 50 billion. This number was calculated by Nurdin Halid as Chief of Persatuan Sepak Bola Seluruh Indonesia or PSSI (Indonesia Football Organization) to pers after he met Jusuf Kalla, Vice President of Republic of Indonesia. The committee and MU agent in Jakarta, Pro Events, have agreement in MoU, if have loses will be sharing together. So then the commitee can reduce their loses. But if this clausul not include in MoU, commitee will burden this loses over Rp 30 billion ebcause their already paid Pro Events Rp 22 billion and another costs. MU canceled their tour in Jakarta after bomb blaster in JW Marriot Hotel and Rotz Carlton at Mega Kuningan area (nealy Senayan Stadium) in Friday (July 17, 2009). MU coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, said this canceled taken to protect player safety. I think Sir Alex Ferguson is correct. Life is more valuable than money.

Manchester United and Bomb Blast in Jakarta

Indonesia people really angry and condemn to bomb blast in Jakarta. Beside that, Indonesia people also upset when know that MU canceled their macth in Senayan Stadium in Jakarta. I am upset too. I just waiting this moment for few month a go. I have no plan to wacth directly in Senayan even my friend offered me free ticket. I will watch in one of private ownership television channel because at the time I visiting my parent in Bandung, West Java. We can blame if MU cancel to visiting Indonesia. It’s force majeur. Some of MU player said the match with Indonesia All Star would makes new condition, because Indonesia is pne of the most MU fans in Asia. Of course this bomb balast makes MU not gorget tragedy on February 6, 1958 when plane that bring them crash before take off from Munchen, Germany after filled fuel. Eight of MU player dead added 15 another pessanger, I condemn this terrorist action. They killed innocent people and bring sport to politic area. This is coward action. The last news I watched in Metro TV, the suicide bomber from Laskar Jamaah Islamiyah.

Bomb in The JW Marriot and Ritz Charlton Hotel Jakarta

I really shocked when I heard from radio in my handphone (I am on the bus), that bomb blast in Jakarta. Why? This people not have mercy and egoistist. They think only them have the truth. They are not God and no have right to take someone life. Why in the peace condition in Indonesia after President election, the bomb blast must be happen. The last news I watched in television, death victim reached 9 person including Vice President (or CEO) of Holcim Indonesia (cement company). Ritz-Carlton Hotel was supposed to accommodate footballers of the Manchester United (MU) of Britain, who are expected to arrive in Jakarta on Saturday (July 18). A 90-member team of MU, consisting of officials and players, are scheduled to arrive at Halim Perdanakusuma airport by a chartered plane. Because this incident, my favorite football club Manchester United cancelled match with Indonesia All Star that planning on July 20, 2009 on Senayan Stadium. I condemned this terror. The terorrist makes bad image of Indonesia.

Jakarta is Hot Today

Jakarta climate this day is hot. I am from outside office feel burn in my head. Jakarta is capital of Indonesia. Indonesia itself is the 13 biggest country in the world. Maybe for person comes from four season like Europe or USA, climate in Indonesia not really friendly. Better for you to drink a lot of water so you cant going dehidration. I suggest you to bring umbrella if you want travelling in open air. Many intersting object in Jakarta. But...why but? Jakarta is crowded city. Often have traffic jams in office hours. Maybe you can stuck on the road. Travelling in Jakarta need more patient and energy. Bali is more friendly than Jakarta. Not too crowded, less traffic jams, and many object to visit.