The Starbucks Experience Arrives in Labuan Bajo
With a mission to fuse local cultural values with modern coffee experience, Starbucks is now luring coffee lovers around Labuan Bajo. Starbucks Labuan Bajo is located at Labuan Bajo Marina and Executive Port, and offers 100 seating capacity among locally sourced and manufactured furniture. Photos courtesy of Starbucks Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA True beach junkies are no stranger to Labuan
Polish Business Club’s Aid to Lombok
It is always heartwarming to see a group of people getting together to do good, and this was no exception. The following is the story of Andrzej Jakubowski, Chairman of the Polish Business Club in Jakarta, on how he and his supporters aided Lombok. On 28 April, I traveled to the island of Lombok to officially
Kadin Moves Forward on Sustainability
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) took a bold step forward in May hosting a CEO Breakfasting Meeting focused on Sustainability, entitled Creating Sustainable Business – A Practical IntroductionThe Head of Kadin Bapak Rosan P., who introduced the speakers, who were supposed to be headlined by Bapak Bambang Brojonegoro, Head of Bappenas who
Sustainability Reporting: Accounting for Our Actions
Dr. Ali Darwin, Ak., M.Sc., CSP, has served as the Chairman and Executive Director of Indonesia’s National Center for Sustainability Reporting (NCSR) since 2005. He has worked actively to build companies’ awareness and capacities regarding the principles of sustainability and sustainability reporting by conducting seminars, workshops and training not only in Indonesia, but also in
New Korean Visa Application Centre Opens in Jakarta
South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice together with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Indonesia has recently launched Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) in Jakarta allowing easier access to Indonesians applying for Korean visas. Thanks to the boom of Korean Wave in the recent years, a uniquely appealing
PHM Hospitality Management Development Graduation 2019
In 2017, PHM Hospitality launched a Management Development Program with the primary objective to provide opportunities for hotel employees to improve their management skills and techniques and also a fast track towards developing future hotel leaders as general managers. The Management Development Program for the first quarter had 17 participants who had 18 months to complete
Jambuluwuk Malioboro Receives 5-star Hotel Certification
Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel has received the official certification of 5-star hotels from PT. Megah Tritunggal Mulia (MTM) This certification of 5-star Hotels is proof that for now Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel is one of the 5-star Hotels in the Malioboro area that can be the right choice for business and leisure activities with standards that are
A Conversation with Madame Rachel Malik, Spouse of the British Ambassador to Indonesia
In an exclusive interview, NOW! Jakarta spoke to Rachel Malik about her role as spouse of the British Ambassador to Indonesia as well as communities that have become part of her life in Indonesia. Madame Rachel Malik, Spouse of the British Ambassador toIndonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA How would you describe the role of the
Reinventing Jakarta: From ‘Chaos’ to ‘Character’
I love the word ‘chaos’. It has a myriad meanings but starts back in Greek and Roman mythology, where it refered to the state preceding the creation of the universe or the ‘gap’ created by the original separation of heaven and earth. In Hesiod’s “Theogony”, chaos was the first thing to exist. For him chaos
Jakarta Amateur Astronomy Association Is An Inspiration
Curious about Astronomy? Ask the amateur astronomers! Among unique communities in Jakarta there’s nothing quite more extraordinary like this one, the Jakarta Amateur Astronomy Association. NOW! Jakarta spoke with the Organising Counselor Widya Sawitar to discover more. Jakarta Amateur Astronomy Association, or Himpunan Astronomy Amatir Jakarta (HAAJ) was established after the spectacular phenomenon of a total solar eclipse
A Floral Artist’s Work Goes Beyond Centre-Pieces
Floral artist Sara Malik’s journey into the world of art began as a child. She recalls learning to appreciate nature with her grandmother who was a painter and a floral artist herself. Foloral artist Sara Malik offers a range of classes to help share her passion for flowers and to “instill in participants a love for
Malaysia Chambers Jakarta: Fostering Friendship, Connecting Business
According to records at the Malaysia Chambers Jakarta (MCJ), in August 1989 when Dato Abdullah Zamawi was appointed Ambassador of Malaysia to Indonesia, a meeting with Malaysian businessman, Ting Huong Sing led to a discussion on connecting businesspeople living in Jakarta. Malaysian Club in Jakarta promotes the interests of Malaysian business people as well as
Penthouse at The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta Reopens
The Sultan Hotel & Residence recently re-opened its legendary Penthouse. Located on the top floor of the Hotels Garden Tower following extensive refurbishment, Penthouse at The Sultan Hotel & Residence is the largest in Jakarta. Photo courtesy of The Sultan Hotel & Residence /NOW!JAKARTA Located on the top floor of the Hotels Garden Tower following extensive refurbishment, it covers the entire
