Blessed with outstanding talent, Krisdayanti attests that being persistent in her career path is what has climbed her to the top. By far the Indonesia’s most popular and highest paid female singer, KD, as she is better known, stepped into her singing career path when she was only nine. Able to cope with all the setback she experienced during her first years of career journey, the determined KD recalls her teenage triumph in the early 1990s that witnessed a number of achievements in a … [Read more...]
Where Drawing Do The Talking
Believing in the power of drawing, the architect and interior designer veteran Thomas Elliott has translated a myriad of ideas into innovative interior design practice. Aulia R. Sungkar writes. Met by Registry at his state-of-the-art office in Kemang, South Jakarta, the CEO of PT PAI smiles benignly, “Just call me Tom.” Recalling his childhood, he says he always wanted to be an architect since he was a kid. Tom’s dream eventually reached fruition. Holding a California architect license, … [Read more...]
Preschool: Springboard to Success
By Hanif R. Arrayyan, published in The Jakarta Globe, March 11, 2009. Despite the long educational process which every child needs to go through, the fundamentals of early human development rely on early childhood programs. It is understood, therefore, that it is every parent's dream to have their children take advantage of the best educational opportunities available. The growth of international preschools and kindergartens in Indonesia has paved the way for better educational awareness … [Read more...]
Electronic City: Providing the Most out of Most
In the wake of globalization era, customers are getting smarter when it comes to buying electronics products. This phenomenon leads to the birth of electronics chain outlets in town which offer their patrons the best products from best selection all at affordable prices. In line with this, the Indonesia’s leading electronics chain Electronic City has succeeded in winning the heart of its customers by providing excellence in product selection and support in a comfortable shopping … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Food Bringing A Good fortune
By Hanif R. Arrayyan, published in The Jakarta Globe, January 21, 2009. Without having the food play a major role, welcoming the year of Ox will not be in complete. The dining occasion during the celebration offers a variety of Chinese dishes where fortune includes in the food and the ingredients that go in them, translating the menu with symbolic meanings of wealthy and healthy. The foretelling indicating a sign of an increasing wealth and improving health in the upcoming year 2560 of … [Read more...]
Airlines Outdo Themselves to Attract Customers
As the holiday season is coming near, many people are looking forward to Christmas and New Year with various kinds of holiday plans they can chalk out. For those appreciating the joy and comfort of going on a trip, be it domestic or overseas, flying is still considered the favorable choice.Not only does flying save a great amount of time, but with the airlines outdoing each other in their offerings, this mode of transport has become second to none. Despite the economic slowdown, Air Asia has … [Read more...]
Taking Pride in Indonesian Children
Witnessing her nine grandchildren grow up, Mufidah Jusuf Kalla enthuses to Aulia R. Sungkar that the children of Indonesia are in great potential to participate in today’s globalization era. With a humble voice and friendly smile, the wife of the tenth Indonesia’s Vice President Jusuf Kalla welcomes Indonesia Tatler Bambini at her residence in Central Jakarta prime area. While introducing her nine grandchildren, Mufidah says that being around with them is an incomparable source of … [Read more...]
Best of Both Worlds
Born of American and Indonesian parents, Jeffry Keola Iskandar is proud of being an Indonesian while implanting himself a positive value where west and east meet. He speaks to Aulia R. Sungkar. Preferred to be called by his middle name ‘Keola,’ the second child of Daniel and Deborah Iskandar is indeed a laid-back kind of boy yet his friendliness reflects his warm character of an early teen likable figure. Keola has thus far taken advantage of being raised by two parents from different … [Read more...]
Tokyo Disneyland: The Children Dream Land
Without doubt, the amusement park Disneyland is the most highly desired holiday destination for children worldwide as the park has so many rides and attractions to offer. It is not a surprise that the original Disneyland in Anaheim, California, which was created by brothers Roy and Walt Disney in 1955, was once named “the happiest place on earth.” Situated at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan; the Tokyo Disneyland can be given much credit as well. With its four classic … [Read more...]
Vision of An Avid Reader
Implanted a love of reading since childhood, Hanifa Panigoro tells Aulia R. Sungkar her aspiration to become a comic writer. Hanifa Panigoro looks shy in a flash. But it was just a matter of minutes after having a chat with her, the youngest child of Hilmi and Deti Panigoro is in fact an outgoing girl. Known by her friends by the nickname ‘Ifa,’ the rather tomboy wearing orange Lacoste shirt and Guess jeans enthusiastically shows her collection of books, magazines and comics. “Reading is … [Read more...]
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