The bid from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, to cut the

fuel subsidy that has driven the state budget into deficit, has

been approved by the parliament. After an epic debate, finally

the parliament voted to pass an amended state budget that

incorporates a substantial rise in the administered fuel price

and a package of measures to mitigate the impact on the poor.

This is the Indonesian biggest problem this year. About

600 members of Indonesia's biggest opposition party protested

against the government’s plan to raise the fuel prices.

If the fuel subsidy is cut, the poor will be suffered because

they can't reach food prices which also go up along with rising

of fuel prices. On the other hand, if the fuel subsidy is not cut,

the deficit of the state will grow higher. This makes Indonesia

will fall deeper because when the state meets the dead point or

very low financial cash, the state can't subsidize anymore.

The solution that we propose is a subsidy card. This card

shows the eligibility of citizens to receive a fuel subsidy under

the following conditions: pay taxes, categorized as poor, aged

17 years or above, etc. Hopefully the government of Indonesia

can know this alternative solution.

Jeff L Gaol

SMA Negeri 1 Malang

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INDONESIA.travel

An Indonesia's Official Tourism

Website. With its elegant design,

this website provides some

information about The Republic of

Indonesia, the largest archipelago

in the Earth. This website contains

three sections: "Discover Indonesia",

"Travel Information", and

"Destinations".

JAKARTA-TOURISM.go.id

Enjoy Jakarta, a Jakarta Official

Travel Website. This website tells us

about the tourism information of

the capital and largest city of

Indonesia, called Special Capital

Region of Jakarta. It is very suitable

for you who want to go to a

metropolitan city. Enjoy both

modern and traditional living!

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Simple blog yet informative. This

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Frequently updated. Destinations in

Java, Bali, Sumatra, Kalimantan,

Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua.

Includes the topics on flora and

fauna, diving, and surfing,

relaxation, art and culture.

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Provides maps, hotels and resorts,

history, interesting places and

tourism information. All you need

for your tour to Indonesia is here.

Find your excitement by seeing the

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These keywords maybe explain you

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Travel Guide - Indonesia Travel

Information. Want to know more

about Bali, Java, Indonesia map,

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place!

www.TOURISMINDONESIA.com

Simple blog yet informative. This

website describes itself as a news

aggregator on tourism in Indonesia.

Frequently updated. Destinations in

Java, Bali, Sumatra, Kalimantan,

Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua.

Includes the topics on flora and

fauna, diving, and surfing,

relaxation, art and culture.

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Raja Ampat Islands

Raja Ampat or Four Kings, located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of

New Guinea. Also, Raja Ampat is one of the top ten most popular places for diving and number

one ranking in terms of underwater biodiversity.

Money: for about a day, the

minimum cost needed to go to

Raja Ampat (mainly from Jakarta),

we need for a Rp.6 million or

about 600 US$ per day. But,

it's really very unfortunate if we

only have a vacation in this

paradise just for one day.

Entry Point: for international flight, you can use the airport

in Jakarta (CKG), Denpasar (DPS), and Makassar (UPG), in

order to reach the destination city, Sorong. For domestic

flight in Indonesia, you can't go directly to Sorong, but from

several entry points. From Jakarta, the route is Jakarta -

Sorong / Jakarta - Ambon - Sorong / Jakarta - Makassar -

Sorong. From Denpasar, the route is Denpasar - Ambon -

Sorong / Denpasar - Sorong. From Makassar and Ambon,

you can go directly to Sorong.

History (Wikipedia): the name of Raja Ampat comes from local mythology that tells about a

woman who finds seven eggs. Four of the seven eggs hatch and become kings that occupy four

of Raja Ampat biggest islands whilst the other three become a ghost, a woman, and a stone.

History shows that Raja Ampat was once a part of Tidore Kingdom, an influential kingdom

from Maluku. Yet, after the Dutch invaded Maluku, it was shortly claimed by the Netherlands.

The main occupation for people around this area is fishing since the area is dominated by the

sea. They live in a small colony of tribes that spreads around the area. Their religion is

dominantly Christian.

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THE MOST EXPENSIVE AND THE

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Dreamland Beach, a tourist spot located in the south of Bali in an area named Pecatu. Also,

surrounded by cliffs and coral reefs. The steep rock is very perfect for enjoying the sunset. The

waves were very high. This is what makes this place to be surfing spot in Bali.

Dreamland Beach

Money: You will be surprised

when I tell you this. Only

Rp.10,000 or about 1 US$, you

can enter this location. It's really

cheap yet amazing. That’s why we

categorized this place as the

cheapest place in Indonesia.

Entry Point: for both international flight and domestic flight

in Indonesia, you can go directly to Denpasar (DPS). In

addition, Denpasar is also the capital and the most

populated city of the Indonesian province of Bali.

History (Wikipedia): the Pecatu villagers who once lived as farmers dreamed that the housing

and tourism projects are completed and they could pursue other business in the field of tourism.

The, the land around the beach called Dreamland.

This beach was originally just a small dot of area 900 acres owned by PT. Bali Pecatu Graha

(BPG). An area that was bought to be transformed into a resort "Pecatu Indah Resort". The

resort owner, Tommy Suharto, son of former President Suharto, wanted to create a "tourist

neighborhoods and unique place in the whole of Southeast Asia". This mega project began to

fade because of the monetary crisis and the loss of leadership credibility.

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CHEAPEST PLACE IN INDONESIA

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AIRBRIDGEDo you know Airbridge? Not familiar?

Airbridge is a movable enclosed bridge

taking passengers to and from an aircraft to

an airport terminal gate. The first airbridge

made by PT. Bukaka, Indonesia.

POLYGONPT. Insera Sena is a manufacturer and

assembler of bikes for overseas markets

since 1989 in Sidoarjo, East Java. In 1991, this

company began producing bicycles branded

Polygon and ten years later, it exports its

products to Singapore and Malaysia. Then,

the last two years, began to venture into

Australia.

NATO UNIFORMNATO or North Atlantic Treaty Organization is

an intergovernmental military alliance based on

the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4

April 1949. Although Indonesia is not a signatory

of the treaty in the formation of NATO, Indonesia

is taking a part of it. A company named PT.

Sritex, which is located in Solo, Central Java, is

the producer of NATO military uniforms.

Based on: On The Spot channel, Trans 7

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EXHAUST OFMERCEDES-BENZThis prestigious German has decided to

cooperate with Indonesia in their car

manufacturing. Apparently, the Mercedes-

Benz car exhaust is made in Indonesia. The

entire process is carried out in Purbalingga,

Central Java.

MAGNO RADIOThis wooden radio has spread frequency to Japan,

USA, Finland, Britain, and France. The concept is

unique, we use wood oil instead of varnish for wood

finishing. Thus, the owner must be diligent in caring for

the radio. A man named Singgih Susilo Kartono, the

Magno creator, sells this product with a price of around

200 - 300 US$.

BARBIEBarbie, a revolutionary fashion doll. Barbie

has been an important part of the toy fashion

for over fifty years. In the process of making of

Barbie, apparently there are only two factories

around the world. The first factory is located in

China and the second factory is in Jababeka

Cikarang, West Java, Indonesia, named PT.

Mattel Indonesia II.

EXTERMINATORBRAIN CANCERMasyarakat Ilmuwan dan Teknologi

Indonesia in collaboration with CTech

Laboratory has discovered the exterminator

brain cancer. The method of static electricity

has applied in this tool and has been tested.

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Jakarta Fair, a fair held annually in Jakarta

International Expo (JIE) Kemayoran, Jakarta,

Indonesia, to celebrate the 486th anniversary

of Jakarta.

Jakarta Fair 2013 falls on June 22nd, and

will last for one whole month. It will be opened

with a bang, with fireworks lighting up the

evening sky on opening night, June 6th. The

Fair will be open for one month until July 7th.

You can enjoy the exhibitions, trade

promotions, shopping, music performances,

various shows, amusement rides and a food

festival. The fair is meant to celebrate the

anniversary of Jakarta. The Jakarta Fair sees

exhibitors from across the country display a

whole range of goods and products ranging

from specialty food items to traditional

handmade arts and crafts. In addition to the

many exhibitors, there is also live

entertainment including music, dance and

cultural performances.

Apparently, the fair has been modernized

to contain large exhibition space for all

Indonesian products from cars, motorbikes to

computers, handicrafts, food and drinks,

household items, and all kinds of

manufactured goods. Some 2,650 companies

will be participating in Jakarta Fair this year.

This year the public will enjoy nightly

concerts brought by Indonesia’s top singers

and bands. Appearing will be among others,

Agnes Monica, Ari Lasso, Glen Fredley, Iwan

Fals besides bands Slank, the Changcuters,

Gigi, Kotak, Coklat, Nidji, God Bless, Geisha,

etc.

Tickets are Rp.20,000 per person on

Mondays through Thursdays, and Rp.25,000

on weekends from Fridays through Sundays.

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Jakarta Fair 2013 also enlivened by

Betawi Square, an event of Betawi cultural

arts. There are Kroncong (ukulele-like

instrument and also an Indonesian musical

style), Betawi dance, Ondel-ondel (form of folk

perfomance using a large puppets), Tanjidor (a

Betawi orchestra), pantun (Malay poetic form),

etc.

Korean Lantern Park is an exciting place

that gives the atmosphere like you were in

Korea. The visitors will be pleased with many

beautiful lanterns which depict the common

activities of Korean. Also, K-Pop lovers will be

spoiled by amazing lanterns that resemble

Korean boy bands and girl bands.

Jakarta Fair Carnaval 2013 is a parade in

the area of Jakarta Fair Kemayoran. It consists

of rows of marching bands, dancers, clowns,

SPG, mascot, and the tenants of Jakarta Fair.

The route: the stage of Budaya Gambir Expo

(start) - Selasar Gambir Expo - Open Space -

Gedung Pusat Niaga, Open Space -

Foodcourt Pintu 2B - Gampir Expo Pintu 2A

(Finish).

Want to test your adrenaline? You should

visit Misteri Kerajaan Hantu. The theme of this

place is "Misteri Kerajaan Shambhala" or "The

Secret of Shambhala Kingdom) which is totally

unique.

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Parliament�Agrees�toIncrease�the�Fuel�PriceThe parliament of Indonesia has approved to

cut the fuel subsidy in order to keep the

budget within the limit. Fuel prices increased

up to 44 percent across Indonesia. The

subsidies are a significant drain on the

country's budget.

Maintaining subsidies “would have a

really bad impact” on growth by causing the

fiscal deficit to exceed the legal limit of three

percent of gross domestic product, forcing

cuts in more productive spending, National

Economic Committee Vice Chairman M.

Chatib Basri said in an interview with

Bloomberg Television in Hong Kong on March

23rd.

Indonesia is under pressure to show

progress in containing its budget deficit, as it

seeks a credit rating boost from Standard &

Poor’s to complete its return to investment

grade after losing the status in the 1997-98

Asian financial crisis. Officials from S&P visited

the country this week after raising the nation’s

bonds to BB+ a year ago.

“I’m hopeful that S&P will raise

Indonesia’s rating within this year, which will

bring in foreign investors again,” Ezra Nazula,

Jakarta-based head of fixed income who helps

manage 24 trillion rupiah at PT Manulife Asset

Management, said in a March 20 interview. “It

will be a plus point for Indonesia if the

government can show that they are willing to

increase the fuel prices and reduce the

subsidies’ burden on the budget.”

Indonesia’s state oil company PT

Pertamina (PERT) sells subsidized petrol at

retail stations for 4,500 rupiah a liter (about

$1.85 a gallon). Non-subsidized high-octane

gasoline costs as much as 10,000 rupiah a liter

($4.13 a gallon).

Parliament also approved the 2012

economic growth assumption of 6.5 percent,

inflation target of 6.8 percent, exchange rate

of 9,000 rupiah per US$ and crude oil sales at

930,000 barrels per day, Finance Minister Agus

Martowardojo said.

Xbox�One�Won’t�Work�In�Indonesia

Xbox one, an upcoming video game

console from Microsoft. As part of the eighth

generation of video game consoles, the Xbox

one will directly compete with PlayStation 4

and Wii U.

Initial reaction to the Xbox One was

mostly negative. Early reviews praised the

console's new features, while others had

criticized its lack of backwards compatibility

with Xbox 360 games, online connectivity

requirements, mandatory integration with

Kinect, and ambiguous restrictions on the

resale and sharing of used games.

The Xbox One will be region locked too,

only allowing games from the same region as

the console to be played on it–this does not

mean that playing with people from other

regions is restricted, you can still play with

friends from anywhere in the world.

Then, Xbox one will do online check in

24 hours. It is necessary to verify the consoles

and games to be played. And, again, when

Xbox One was launched in November 2013,

online check can only be carried out in 21

countries. Unfortunately, Asian countries,

including INDONESIA, are NOT LISTED.

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Christiano�Ronaldo,the�ambassador�of�Mangrove�Care�Forum�Bali

Mangrove Care Forum Bali (MCFB), also known as Forum Peduli Mangrove Bali (FPMB), is

formed with the aim to protect, preserve, rehabilitate, replant and educate, as a concerted

effort to save the mangroves.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the famous Portuguese footballer, has been appointed the

ambassador for this movement to conserve mangrove by the Mangrove Care Forum Bali.

He came on board because of the mangrove forests’ ability to help buffer against tsunamis,

a cause he dearly supports after witnessing firsthand the devastation of the tsunamis when

he visited Aceh after the 2004 tsunami. He met up with the eight years old boy who was

found alive after 19 days at sea, dragged out by the tsunami, wearing a Portuguese football

jersey. Martunis survived on puddled water and dried noodles and was reunited

with his father and grandfather. His story was later recounted in a book

published by Radio 68H ‘Lolos dari Maut Tsunami’.

“I would like to thank the President and the First Lady,” he said.

“

“It's an honor for me to return to Indonesia. Earlier this year, Peter

Lim and Tomy Winata made me a proposal to be the ambassador

for the mangrove, and I was immediately attracted to the idea.

“I hope that my actions in Bali today can inspire the movement to

rescue the mangroves and help improve the environment."

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F a t i nS h i d q i aL u b i s

X Factor Indonesia, an Indonesian television

music competition to find new singing talent.

The first season was started on December

28th, 2012 and ended on May 24th, 2013.

Fatin Shidqia was announced as the winner

with debut single "Aku Memilih Setia"

(available on iTunes), and Rossa emerged as

the winning mentor.

Fatin auditioned for the first season of X

Factor Indonesia with the song "Grenade",

originally sung by Bruno Mars. She has made

the judges mesmerized in her audition and

she received a lot of positive feedback among

social media users. Soon after, she advanced

through the bootcamp.

On March 8th, 2013, she performed "Girl

on Fire" sending her into the top 10. On March

15th, she performed "Don't Speak", and

sending her into the top 9. She performed

"Perahu Kertas and advanced to the top 8. She

sang Bruno Mars' "It Will Rain" in week 6 and

Duffy's "Mercy" in week 7 and received

positive comments from the judges on both

performances. The next week, she

performed "Jalan Cinta" and duet

with Vina Panduwinata sang

"Logika". On Live Show 10, she

performed "Pelan - Pelan Saja"

and "Lovefool", both performance

received positive comments from

the judges. She later advanced to

Finale round, in which she

performed "Katakan Tidak" (with

Afgansyah Reza), "Stay", and her

Winner's Songs "Aku Memilih

Setia".

On May 25th 2013, it was announced

that she had finished the competition in first

place and become the winner of first season of

X Factor Indonesia. She received Rp.125 million

and a new Suzuki New Swift Car.

indonesian BREATHTAKING singerBased on: Wikipedia

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indonesian ROMANTIC movieBased on: Wikipedia

Refrain is Indonesian drama movie which was

released on June 20th, 2013. The film is

directed by Dawn Nugros, and starring

Afgansyah Reza and Maudy Ayunda.

The film is based on a novel written by

Winna Efendi.

Refrain tells the journey of Niki (Maudy

Ayunda) and Nata (Afgansyah Reza) in finding

their love.

Plot: after years of friendship, something

has changed, when Niki and Nata go to senior

high school. There are Annalise (Chelsea

Elizabeth Icelandic), a new student; Oliver

(Maxime Bouttier), a handsome basketball

captain who lures Niki; and Helena (Stevani

Nepa), the captain of cheerleaders who never

want to lose.

And indeed, Nata loves Niki more than

just a friend. Unfortunately, he doesn't brave

enough to express his feelings. He writes it in a

letter inside a blue envelope. Finally, Niki reads

it when Nata goes to Austria for a music study.

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Batu, a city located in East Java, Indonesia. Formerly, it was a part of Malang Regency. But, in

2001, Batu became an independent city. Now, Batu is the part of Malang Raya (Malang Valley).

Malang Raya is a metropolitan area which includes the cities of Malang and Batu.

Batu is well known by its tourism. Some of the tourist spots are: Jawa Timur Park 1, Jawa

Timur Park 2 (Batu Secret Zoo, Museum Satwa, and Pohon Inn Hotel), Selecta, etc.

Jawa�Timur�Park�1

Jawa Timur Park 1 is a recreational place

and also a learning park. In Learning Gallery

section, you can learn a lot of things. There are

Ethnic Gallery, Papua and East Java Ethnic

Gallery, Chemical and Biology science Centre,

Outdoor Science Centre, Learning Gallery and

Science Stadium, Agro Park, History Park,

Prehistorical Scene, Flum Ride and

Mythologies, National historical momentum

diorama, Numismatic Gallery, Post Office

Diorama, and Baby zoo.

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In Kid's Favourite Playground section, you

can find Worm Coaster, Mini Swinger, Remtoe

Car, Sky Copter, Mini Jet, Convoy Car, Laser

Bumper Car, Midi Skater, Playground, Games

Room, Battery Car, Wall Climbing, Bouncy

Castle, Trampoline, and Samba Baloon.

Then, the most breathtaking rides, the

Adventure Zone. In the Adventure Zone 1,

there are Pendulum, Star Chase, Children Mini

Croos Arena, Gokart, Sand Garden, Bumper

Boat, Columbus, Ghost Mansion, and Mini

Train. And, in the Adventure Zone 2, there are

Galaxy Bumper Car, Flying Tornado, Spinning

Coaster, Air Bome Shot, Aero Test, Water

boom, Funtastic swimming pool, Dragon

Coaster, 3D Ghost Haunter, Bioskop 3D, Flying

Fox, Sky Swinger, Pipe House, Amphitheater,

Volcano Coaster, and Fish Park.

Finally, the Market Gallery section. You

can enjoy the Tourism Market, Flowers Gallery,

and Animal, Vegetables, & Fruit.

Batu Secret Zoo is a zoo in Indonesia,

claimed as First Modern Zoo in Indonesia. The

modern zoo that like no other zoo, more

attractive, more stuff on it, and for you who

seeking about "Animal Knowledge" will be

satisfied.

The zoo features a wide range of animals

spread throughout a number of specialised

areas. There are "Batu Secret Zoo Animal

Collections", "Aquarium", "Savana", "Pasar

Afrika", "Hippo & Croc Garden", "Eagle", "River

Adventure", "Tiger Land", "Feeding Birds",

"Mancing Harimau", and "Fantasy Land".

In "Batu Secret Zoo Animal Collections",

there are many different kinds of primates,

lemur, porcupine, cassowary, white peacock,

snake phiton, and a wide range of free-flying

birds above us that make the atmosphere in

this area as in the wild they really are.

"Aquarium" contains a wide range of

aquarium water. Various kinds of animals right

here are packed to provide entertainment and

education.

"Savana", a glass-walled tunnel where

visitors can view a number of the larger

African animals, such as the giant sable

antelope, scimitar-horned oryx, zebra and

other hoofed animals. It equipped by an

interactive LCD, with the information and

games about the animals.

"Pasar Afrika" contains the smaller African

animals; such as the meerkats, guinea pigs,

etc. In addition, this contains the elephant

Jawa�Timur�Park�2:�Batu�Secret�Zoo

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enclosure including the Sumatran Elephant.

With a cafe near the elephant's encounter, all

people can have lunch in there.

"Hippo & Croc Garden", a place where

you can see hippopotamuses and crocodiles

here.

"Eagle" is the hawk, eagle and bird of

prey enclosure.

"River Adventure", The Orangutan

enclosure is based on an island accessible by

river boat.

"Tiger Land", a place where you will find

different types of tigers and lions. With

elements of education, conservation and

Entertainment Batu Secret Zoo as a place

where you can find the top quality of

entertainment.

"Feeding Birds" is an area where guests

may feed a wide variety of birds in an open

enclosure.

"Mancing Harimau" is a tiger feeding

enclose where guests can feed the tigers while

standing on top of an acrylic glass platform.

"Fantasy Land" is the children's and

general rest area. The area includes a

cafeteria, a children's pool and other

amenities. This area also includes the Gorilla

enclosure.

Jawa�Timur�Park�2:�Museum�Satwa

Museum Satwa presents the preserved

wild animals and the ancient fossils which are

imported from America, Africa, Asia, Australia,

Europe, Arctic and Antartica. As the Wild

Animals Conservation Institute, only the dead

animals are preserved. Moreover, this museum

also presents replicas of ancient animals such

as Apatosaurus, Tyrannosaurus-Rex,

Stegosaurus, Mammoth, etc.

Preserved animals can be enjoyed in the

form of a diorama. Habitat adapted from the

environmental conditions of the animals.

Various kinds of habitat that can be seen:

deserts, forests, snow areas, and other

habitats. It looks real! The visitors who take the

advantage of this opportunity, can introduce

different kinds of animals to their children. The

visitors can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery

of the habitat. Also, there is fish diorama which

is unique. There are rivers, lakes, swamps,

shallow seas, deep seas, etc.

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For the insect lovers, this museum

presents Insectarium that contains collection

of butterflies, bees, grasshoppers, spiders, and

many insects from many countries.

The guest will be given an attractive

entertainment like Ice Live Show which will tell

you the stories about peace and the

consequence of nature destruction by human

being. At the end of that show, children will be

invited to dance and sing together with

animals.

For school group who wants to get more

knowledge, this museum provides Fauna

Knowledge Treasure Room. There is mini

library which contains educating books. Fauna

Knowledge Treasure Room can also be used

for discussion and quiz due to the request of

school group.

Selecta

Selecta is a soothing natural tourist spot.

It was built by the Dutch people as a place to

rest. Surrounded by mountains and beautiful

scenery, Selecta is well suited for you who

want to relax. Here, you can find nature

tourism, flower garden, swimming pool, lion

cave (the length is about 15 m), flying fox, etc.

The visitors can enjoy the green rice field

which refreshes our eyes. This place gives

emotional tranquility. Surrounded by high

fence, the visitors safety is assured.

The flower garden is located exactly in

the center of Selecta. There are colorful

flowers in various forms.

The swimming pool also become an

interesting place. The visitors can play ducks

and a swimming float in the pool.

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By the way, do you know the symbol of

“Shining Batu”? This symbol indicates that

Batu city will shine in agriculture, tourism,

and education (the main vision of Batu city).

My journey began on

December 26th, 2012, the day

after the Christmas. By my

father's car, the gray one, my

small family and I went to the

island of wonder, called BALI,

Indonesia.

On December 27th, we

arrived at the Gilimanuk Harbor.

What a boring time! After one

hour of waiting in the ship, we

did our lunch at somewhere (I

forget what the name is). I

ordered Mie Ayam (Chicken

Noodle), but it was a regret

because it wasn't delicious

enough. My brother's food was

more delicious. He ate Rendang,

traditional food from Padang.

Huuumbb, it made me jealous.

LOL. Then, we continued the

journey.

Oh my God, we got tired.

So, the journey was stopped for

a moment at my aunt's home.

Cette nuit, we all had some fun. My brother and I took some

pictures. We used my father's Canon EOS. Wow, the result is

amazing. We were pretending as we were at the

discotheque bar. But, it's a fake. LOL. Tired. One word that

can explain how I felt. So, I went to sleep.

The next day, we went to Water Blow, Tanjung Benoa,

Bali. Unfortunately, Water Blow is no longer available to be

visited or in maintenance. But, we insisted to enter that

location. And, Wow! It's really cold and yet amazing.

The next place is Nusa Dua Beach, an enclave contains

big international resort. We enjoyed the sand, fresh air,

beautiful waves, and its sound. It just like heaven to me.

There is also de OPERA beach club, which is totally amazing.

When sun went down and the moon showed up, alias

night, my family and I went to Waroeng Kampoeng. Yes!

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At midnight, we went to

the Discovery Shopping Mall. It’s

a luxury, enriched by beautiful

beach in front of the mall. We

bought some delicious breads.

Such a wonderful day, but my

clock resisted this moment , so

we came back to my aunt’s

home.

In the following morning,

we went to Pasar Sukowati, one

of traditional market in Bali.

There was so many traditional

arts, such as the statue of

Vishnu, the carving of Holy

Communion, colorful clothes,

and so much more. PS: it was

really cheap.

The next place is Sanur

Beach. Wow, the waves were

really ... really ... great!

Unfortunately, my brother was

bitten by an evil bee. Painful.

Pura Luhur Uluwatu or

Pura Uluwatu is the Balinese sea

temple, which is located in

Pecatu village, Kuta, Badung.

That pura is our next journey. It

was really HOT! Hinduism

believe that Pura Uluwatu which

is located at the southwestern

tip of the island is “Pura Sad

Kayangan”, the prop of nine

cardinal direction, meant to

protect Bali from evil spirits.

To enter Pura Uluwatu, we have to wear a yellow shawl or

purple sarong. It’s a must. But, don’t worry! Those things are

available at Pura Uluwatu. Just borrow it! See the picture

below! It’s amazing, isn’t it?

Hungry again! So, we went to Pasar Ikan Kedonganan,

a traditional market for buying fish. After bought some, we

brought them to the fish burner. Just wait for a moment, and

voilà! Finally, we had the Ikan Bakar (a burnt fish). Yummy!

Le lendemain, we went to Wonderland Beach. The

scenery is very beautiful. Unfortunately, there was

“Swimming Prohibited” sign because the waves were so big.

But, yet we still enjoyed the fresh air and the beautiful blue

ocean.

Besides Shiva, the Balinese people also worship Vishnu,

the Hinduism Supreme God. For tourism, they built Garuda

Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (GWK) which is located on the

Bukit Peninsula at the southern end of Bali. Currently, the

statue of Vishnu is 23 metres. Although the original plan was

for a 146-metre Vishnu riding Garuda, King of Birds. It’s really

astonishing! Right there, we were were entertained by Kecak

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at Amphitheatre, GWK. Kecak is

a form of Balinese dance and

music drama. The performers

percussively chanting “cak” and

throwing up their arms, portrays

an epic battle from Ramayana:

the monkey-like Vanara helped

Prince Rama fight the evil King

Ravana. It has roots in

sanghyang dance, a trance-

inducing exorcism dance. Scared

yet impressed!

Après cela, we went to Puja

Mandala. A complex of religious

buildings which are located in

Nusa Dua, Badung. There is

Masjid Agung Ibnu Batutah, a

place of worship for followers of

Moslem; Gereja Katolik Bunda

Maria Segala Bangsa, for

Chatolic; Gereja Kristen

Protestan Bukit Doa, for

Christian; Vihara Budhina Guna,

for Buddhist; and Pura Jagat

Nata, for Hindu. One place for

five religions which are

recognized in Nusantara or

Indonesian archipelago.

Okay, here we are! The end

of the story. Happy ending! You

want it too? Come and visit Bali,

Indonesia! It’s really

mesmerizing!

Bali is

really

WOW, n

I love

BALI!

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