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Friday, May 13, 2011

Warung and Gerobak


Warung and gerobaks have been in indonesia for over many years. Many people have questioned if these warung and gerobak will help indonesia to be an Urban country because they do not pay any taxes to the government? These warung and gerobak - the informal business sectors- may not pay taxes towards the governments but they are the source of income for many people. Not only that they are the source of income, they are also the source of cheap food and drinks for many drivers. Being an experience customer myself, these "informal sectors" provide some of the best meals that you will ever experience and it is very cheap. The combination of affordable and succulent food and drink have made warung and gerobak flourish and popular.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Greenfield


Recently in Indonesia, the number of Greenfield sites being destroyed has been showing a significant increase. A recent example is the Gandaria city which opened earlier this year. Here in Jakarta, the increasing constructions of malls have destroyed many greenfield sites during the process. In addition to the many malls already built, a huge project is being carried out by the Lippo group to build St. Morits. This project is not of the biggest project that will include Shopping malls, apartments and many recreational sites. Previously the land was a greenfield site filled with tress that provides healthy air for the surrounding. However now, the fresh air has transformed into dirty pollution. Do the bad smells caused by the construction win over the beauty of nature?

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Busway in Jakarta


Recently, busways have become a new addition to the streets of Jakarta. They were enforced with the hopes of minimizing traffic around town. However in my opinion, I believe that this is actually a really bad idea, the reverse effect is all that we have seen so far.

From talking to local drivers, I have heard that the busway is actually owned by a group of people who paid the government in allowing this business. It is not something planned and ran by the government like most of us think.

In addition, the busway proofs to be a nightmare for many people here in Indonesia. By minimizing the amount of lanes that public vehicles can use, it forces the people to wake up earlier so that they won't be late for work or school. I feel that it is such a burden to sit in the car for more the an hour just to go to school, meaning that everyday, I end up wasting two hours of my life just sitting in my car when i can actually be at home doing homework or other productive things. What irritates me the most is that on my way from and to school, i never see a single busway that is used for it's purpose. All i see are a bunch of empty buses, or simply none at all.

Furthermore we are not allowed to use this lane because there are policemen guarding them. Is this really the best solution to our traffic problem? I am sure that the subway lines will be a more productive solution to our traffic problem. Since it does not interrupt the amount of lane used by the public cars.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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