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NEWSBULLET INIssue # 05 | May 2016

AWI INFOSpecial Indonesian Food “Bakmie Goreng”, Indonesian Stir-Fried Noodles.

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HOTELSKarma Reef, Swiss-Belhotel Jambi, Conrad Bali, Artotel Sanur, Katamaran Hotel Lombok, Hilton Garden Inn Kuta

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SPECIAL NEWSMore air access to Komodo and North Sumatra

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TRAVELERS CHOICEAWARDS 2016 TOP 10

Ubud in Bali has been named one of the world’s top 10 travel destinations, according to a recent report by travel website

TripAdvisor.

P.14 SPE CIAL N E WSUBUD FOOD FESTIVAL May 27 & 29 2016

The Ubud Food Festival will explore Indonesian food in all its forms: a journey across one of the most diverse culinary landscapes in the world.

IN THIS ISSUE

AW I I N FO08. HR News10. Info Cruise: KM Bidadari 42. Factsheet

SPECIAL NEWS18. Airline News & Updates

26. Travelers Choice Awards 2016 Top 10 Ubud, Bali

36. Tribal People Of Indonesia : The Lombok Sasak

38. Tour Of The Month : The Essence of Bali

H OTE L S04. Karma Reef, Gili Meno

06. Swiss-Belhotel Jambi

20. Conrad Bali

22. Artotel Sanur

24. Hilton Garden Inn Bali

28. Katamaran Hotel Lombok

34. Plataran Komodo Beach Resort

MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGERDear valued partners,

April was a busy month with the Easter Celebrations here in Bali. I hope you all had a great Easter holiday.

In this month Bali celebrates its Ubud Food Festival from May 27-29 where local restaurants, products and Indonesian cuisine are showcased.

Ubud was nominated No. 3 of the Travelers Choice Top 10 Destinations in Asia and No. 10 worldwide recently. Definitely worth paying Ubud a visit with its pristine nature, rice terraces, villages and temples.

And we would also like to introduce the new Katamaran Hotel in Lombok as well as the new Karma Reef Resort in Gili Meno. Also the newly renovated and re-opened Plataran Komodo Beach Resort found its way into our HOTELS section. More details in this News Bulletin.

We are introducing a new kid on the block. KM Bidadari is a new vessel operating out of Labuan Bajo harbor in Flores and caters to FIT’s and GIT’s. With plenty of space on board and cozy cabins the KM Bidadari is a luxurious boat if you want to discover the Komodo National Park and its surrounding islands. More details in our CRUISE section.

In the HR section in this News Bulletin we start to feature our teams. The first person we would like to introduce is Bagus, Manager of our Golf Division.

And I am also continuing to introduce you my all-time favorite Indonesian recipes. In this edition you will find the recipe how to make a Bakmie Goreng.I hope you enjoy reading our latest News Bulletin.

Kind regards,

Marcel Barmettler General ManagerChicazine Asia World Indonesia Magazine

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HOTELS

A luxurious resort on the tiny, traffic-free is-land paradise of Gili Meno, Karma Reef of-fers sanctuary – a world away from the noise and demands of everyday life.LOCATION

AMENITIES

HOW TO GET HERE

BUNGALOWS

Just off the northwest coast of Lombok, Gili Meno is the tiniest and most tranquil of the three Gili Islands.

Boasting a restaurant, Karma Reef features stand-alone bungalows with sustainable architecture. The beachfront bungalows are stylishly appointed with rustic stone and tropical hardwoods. Free WiFi is accessible in all bungalows.Fitted with thatched roofs and wooden flooring, each spacious two-storey unit fea-tures a dining area and a living area. The air-conditioned bedroom comes with mosquito nets and a private balcony overlooking the clear turquoise sea. Flat-screen cable TVs, DVD players and a personal safe are among the amenities.

Wake up to the sound of the sea, in the sumptuous surroundings of your five-star villa or tent, and ease yourself slowly into another perfect day in paradise.Spa treatments on the sands, signature cocktails in the beach club or a private can-dlelit dinner-for-two: however you choose to while away your lazy, hazy hours at Karma Reef, we’ll make sure it’s truly extraordinary. The dress code? No shoes required!

Most visitors travel to the Gili Islands by boat from Bali or Lombok.A 30-minute ride by fast boat from Bangsal Harbour in the northwest mainland of Lom-bok takes you to neighbouring Gili Trawan-gan, the largest of the islands. From there, you can take a connecting island-hopper for the scenic 15-minute trip to Gili Meno.

KARMA REEF, GILI MENO

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ONE BEDROOM SEA VIEW

CUISINE

Each fully air-conditioned, two-storey villa boasts a sumptuous king-size four-poster bed, outdoor shower, boutique kitchenette, private balcony, bamboo gazebo, TV and DVD home theatre system. Kick back in your hammock and enjoy a lazy day by the sea.

Dining at Karma Reef is precisely in keeping with the ambience of the resort: laid-back and luxurious. Eat in our beachside restau-rant or enjoy a private candlelit dinner.

Read more at http://www.karmagroup.com/find-desti-nation/karma-retreats/karma-reef#s17EukLJHg1iycYS.99


HOTELS

SWISS-BELHOTEL JAMBISwiss Bellhotel now open in Jambi Sumatra, Indonesia

Swiss-Belhotel International continues its growth in all segments of the Indonesian hospitality

industry with the opening of the four-star Swiss-Belhotel Jambi, Central Sumatra.

The hotel is the first international property in Jam-bi with a grand ballroom with seven-metre high ceilings, capable of hosting over 1,200 guests.

The opening ceremony was led by the Mayor of Jambi, H. Syarif Fasha, ME who was accompa-nied by PT Selaras Jaya Indah Hotelindo Presi-dent Commissioner Bapak Begawan Kamto, Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and Presi-dent Mr. Gavin M. Faull and Senior Vice President of Operations and Development Mr. Emmanuel Guillard.

Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and Presi-dent Mr. Gavin Faull said: “Swiss-Belhotel Inter-national is delighted to welcome Swiss-Belhotel Jambi to our global portfolio of hotels and fur-ther strengthen our business in Sumatra.”

The 136-room Swiss-Belhotel Jambi offers interna-tional standard amenities and facilities.

Strategically located in the central business dis-trict, the hotel provides convenient access to a variety of local attractions, shopping malls and culinary options.

Read more at http://www.eturbonews.com/69985/swiss-bell-hotel-now-open-jambi-sumatra-indonesia?



AWI INFO

HR NEWSAsia World Indonesia is proud to Mr. I Gusti Bagus Ngurah Pertama Yasa in our family.

Bagus is our Manager for our Golf Di-vision. Our Golf office is naturally lo-

cated at the Golf Course. You can find Bagus and his Team in Sector in the Bali Beach Golf Club.

Bali the “Island of the Gods” is one of the highest quality golf destinations in Asia. Golf in other places may be similar, but Bali, with the surrounding beauty of the oceans, mountains and rice fields, pro-vides you with a truly unique and authen-tic golfing experience says Bagus. If you have any question regarding playing Golf in Bali or Indonesia contact Bagus at [email protected]



The KM Bidadari has 4 decks, the Lower deck, Main deck, Upper Deck, and

Top deck. The Main deck consists of the dive deck, equipment and tank area, camera station, Saloon, and kitchen. The Lower deck is for cabins and additional storage.

The Upper deck consists of the Bridge, covered seating area, and crew quar-ters. The Top deck is an open seating area

The front Upper deck contains a large and comfortable seating area. Locat-ed in front of the Bridge, this a excel-lent space to congregate to enjoy the beautiful scenery and passing wildlife. In between diving and shore activities, it is favorite place where many guests can enjoy and relax. TheUpper deck also serves as a perfect place for dining al fresco.On the Main Deck is the air-conditioned Saloon which is comprised of the Dining room and Lounge. It is spacious and at-tractive with large surrounding windows allowing lots of incoming sunshine and an opportunity to continuously enjoy the spectacular outdoor topography. The Lounge presents a relaxed and comfort-able setting where guests can enjoy the library, entertainment center, and cof-fee/tea bar.

INFO RESTAURANT : REPUBLIK 45KM BIDADARI





SPECIAL NEWS

UBUD FOOD FESTIVAL MAY 27-29

A three-day culinary adventure with Indonesian food as the star, the Ubud Food Festival is Southeast Asia’s most exciting new culinary event show-

casing Indonesia’s diverse cuisine, innovative chefs and extraordinary local produce.In 2016, the Ubud Food Festival will focus on the theme of ‘Go Local’. Along-side Indonesian chefs, restaurateurs, producers and food professionals, cele-brated culinary icons from around the world will dish up a program rich in fresh produce, fresh tastes, and fresh ideas.

From coffee to chilli, peanuts to papaya, tofu to turmeric, local produce will be the star in a program spanning live cooking demonstrations, special events, workshops, foodie tours, markets, live music, film screenings and much, much more.

The Ubud Food Festival will explore Indonesian food in all its forms: a journey across one of the most diverse culinary landscapes in the world.Ubud Food Festival is a major annual project of the Yayasan Mudra Swari-Saraswati, with a vision of enriching the lives of Indonesians through communi-ty-building and cultural programs.




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AIRLINE NEWS & UPDATES

More air access to North Sumatra and Komodo

Sriwijaya Air Garuda IndonesiaSriwijaya Air Opens New Flights Between Jakar-ta-Tapanuli and Bali-Flores

Sriwijaya Air is adding two new routes in April 2016 to widen its flight services to the tourism

sector.

Sriwijaya will fly from Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Selangit Airport in Tapanuli, North Su-matra. The new flight will improve tourist access to the Lake Toba of Sumatra.

Sriwijaya Air will also open a new service in April connecting Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport with Ko-modo Airport in Labuan Bajo in Flores.

Sriwijaya Air will use Boeing 737-500 aircraft car-rying a maximum 120 passengers on its new daily services.Read more at https://www.balidiscovery.com/messages/mes-sage.asp?ID=13435

Garuda Indonesia opens quicker route to Lake Toba

A Garuda Indonesia Bombardier CRJ-1000 landed at Silangit Airport in North Tapanu-

li regency at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Carrying 96 passengers from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, the flight marks the national flag carrier’s first official operation from Jakarta to the Lake Toba resort area.

The all-economy class aircraft is part of Garu-da’s special fleet that serves routes to airports with runways too small for regular passenger jets.

Read more at https://www.balidiscovery.com/mes-sages/message.asp?ID=13435


Nam AirNam Air Opens New Route From Denpasar To Labuan Bajo On April 26Th, 2016

NAM Air will open a flight route Denpasar-Labuan Bajo (return). As a sister company

of Sriwijaya Air, NAM Air will serve the new route starts on April 26th, 2016. “This service is an inte-grated form between Sriwijaya Air and NAM Air that is willing to continue Synergy Building Af-fairs. Thus, the government’s plan to develop in-frastructure in the ten priority destination tourist destinations will come to realization,” said Agus Soedjono, Senior Manager Corporate Sriwijaya Air Communications Group as told in the press release.

Read more at https://www.balidiscovery.com/messages/mes-sage.asp?ID=13435


HOTELS

CONRAD BALI



HOTELS

ARTOTEL SANUR BALITHE ArtLocated 25 minutes drive from Interna-

tional airport of Ngurah Rai and 2 minutes walk from the beach, ARTOTEL Sanur - Bali brings vibrancy and colour to the island’s favourite seaside village that will satisfy the needs of millenial travelers who looking for a refreshingly different Bali experience.

This boutique hotel is a canvas showcasing thought - provoking artworks by some of the most relevant Bali - based contemporary artists of today

http://www.artotelindonesia.com/welcome/in-dex/3



HOTELS

HILTON GARDEN INN KUTAA Comfortable and Convenient Hotel by Ngurah Rai Airport

Relax and enjoy your stay at Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport. The hotel of-fers an ideal location, only 500 meters from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Take the complimentary shuttle service to the vibrant nightlife, shopping and dining in downtown Kuta, just 10 minutes away.

Settle in to a comfortable guest room with a range of modern, comforting amenities. Unwind and watch the 40-inch HDTV, surf the web with complimentary WiFi, or catch up on work at the spacious desk with ergo-nomic chair. Wake up refreshed and enjoy a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast in our restaurant, also open for lunch and dinner. The hotel also offers a lounge and a 24-hour Pavilion Pantry convenience market, stock-ing all those travel essentials.

Unwind in the sunshine by the beautiful out-door landscaped pool or maintain your fit-ness regimen at the 24-hour fitness center. Families will appreciate our dedicated chil-dren’s pool and it’s easy to stay on top of

work with our 24-hour business center and meeting facilities. This hotel next to Ngurah Rai Airport boasts more than 10,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor/outdoor meeting space, for an unforgettable event.

http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/indonesia/hilton-garden-inn-bali-ngurah-rai-airport-DPSJAGI/index.html



SPECIAL NEWS

TRAVELERS CHOICE AWARDS 2016 TOP 10

Ubud in Bali has been named one of the world’s top 10 travel destinations, according to a recent report by travel website TripAdvisor.

The travel planning and booking site revealed the winners of its 2016 Traveler’s Choice awards, which were determined based on the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions in destinations world-wide over a 12-month period.

Ubud, which ranked 10th, has long served as a haven for those seeking an escape from Bali’s bustling areas but who still wish to enjoy the island’s pictur-esque villages, rice terraces, art galleries, museums and rejuvenation retreats.Commenting on the win, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said, “This is exactly the kind of experience this archipelago is all about. It is more than just a place to visit, but a haven, a source of peacefulness for everyone who is keen to ex-plore it further.”



HOTELS

KATAMARAN HOTEL LOMBOKThe Coast of Serenity

Katamaran Resort is located right on the beachfront of the exquisite Mangsit

Beach in Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia. In-spired by its name – a yacht with two hulls to steady its sail – Katamaran Resort takes guests on an unforgettable journey to reju-venate with the balance of body and soul. The pristine ocean, lush landscape, stunning Mount Agung sunset view offers a sanctuary escape from reality – a world of tranquility and inspiration.

http://katamaranresort.com/en/




MAY 6, 2016HAPPY ISRA MI’RAJ


AWI INFO

BAKMI GORENGIndonesian Stir-Fried Noodles (BakmiGoreng)

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 6 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles or spaghetti

• 6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced

• 4 ounces boneless pork loin chop, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage

• 3/4 cup sliced green onions

• 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced

• 3 tablespoons fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth

• 1 tablespoon kecapmanis (sweet soy sauce)

• 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce

• 1/2 cup packaged fried onions

Recipe Menu From :Marcel Barmettler


INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour eggs into pan; swirl to form a thin omelet. Cook 1 minute or until cooked on bottom. Carefully turn omelet over; cook 30 seconds. Remove from pan. Roll up omelet; cut roll crosswise into thin strips. Keep warm.

Step 2Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and set aside..

Step 3Heat a wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil; swirl. Add chicken, pork, and garlic; stir-fry 1 1/2 minutes. Add cabbage, green onions, and celery; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in broth, kecapmanis, and soy sauce. Add noodles; stir-fry 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated and noodles begin to lightly brown. Add egg; toss gently. Top with fried onions. Serve immedi-ately.


HOTELS

PLATARAN KOMODO BEACH RESORT

Plataran Komodo Beach Resort sets the standard for beach living. Nestled on the

secluded and private Wae Cicu Beach, you will feel miles from any modern distractions - while remaining a short ten minutes boat ride to the main town of Labuan Bajo.

The loving detail of each quaint cottage adds an elegant charm to your stay and the nearby ocean will lull you to sleep each night with the gentle crashing of waves. Luxurious private beach dinners are a specialty and offer the perfect backdrop to celebrate an-niversaries, proposals or simply life itself.

You will also never be far from some of the most amazing marine life in the planet as the property is surrounded by awe inspiring coral reefs. For the more adventurous, Plataran of-fers four beautiful Private Cruises in the har-bor - perfect for one day trips or multi day excursions, during which you can get up close and personal with the fabled Komodo dragons.http://plataran.com/komodo


PLATARAN KOMODO BEACH RESORT


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TRIBAL PEOPLE OF INDONESIA


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Little is known about the Sasak history except that Lombok was placed under direct rule of the Majapahit prime Minister, patihGajah Mada. The Sasaks

converted to Islam between the late 16th century and the early 17th cen-tury under the influence of SunanGiri and the Muslims of Makassar who fre-quently mixed basic Islamic beliefs with Hindu-Buddhist beliefs, thus creating the WetuTelu religion.

Lombok was conquered by the Gelgel Balinese kingdom in the early 18th cen-tury bringing a large population of Balinese to Lombok. The Balinese popula-tion of Lombok today is about 300,000 or 10-15% of Lombok’s population. The Balinese have also strongly influenced the WetuTelu religion of Lombok.

The Lombok Sasak



TOUR OF THE MONTH

EXPLOREAsia World Indonesia takes you out to explore the hidden nature treasures of Indonesia

THE ESSENCE OF BALIAsia World Indonesia brings you a full day trip to discover some of the best natural and cul-tural attractions of Bali’s central and eastern regions. Feel the essence of Bali from up close with its many wonders.

Start the journey with pick up by our guide at 08.00hrs at your hotel in South Bali and drive north east to Klungkung regency. First stop is the ancient court of Kertagosa to its com-

pound and unique paintings on the ceilings.

Next, a scenic drive through Bukit Jambul area, enjoy the beautiful scenery on the drive to Besakih, Bali’s mother temple. Explore this vast religious monument and learn its history and role in Hinduism in Bali.

Drive back south, with lunch at a local restaurant in Ren-dang. Then it’s to a local coffee plantation to find out the secrets behind the famous Luwak coffee and Indonesian spices. This is followed with the exploration of Kehen Tem-ple, the state temple of Bangli Kingdom with great steps leads to the beautifully decorated entrance gate. It is one of Bali’s most beautiful temples dating back to 11th century.

Before transfer back to your hotel a stop at Penglipuran village, well known for its tidy row of traditional Balinese entrance gates and its unique traditional architectural styles.




MAY 22, 2016


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