I and Sulis took half day leave today to play in Jagorawi GC. Even the round was halted because of rain, we managed to finish the round in cool, damp weather. Did not play well, but as people says, “bad day in golf course is much better than good day in the office” 🙂
Category: Snapshots of Indonesia
Songs from The Past: Countdown to Extinction?
Bu Sumarni with his colleague, trade their fortune in the jungle of Jakarta, playing the only songs they know–“Javanese Uro Uro”, in pavement of Jakarta’s street restaurant. Coming from Semarang, they were pushed to this metro city as their songs and skills become obsolete, heading to extinction in the wake of modern tunes. I feel…
Only in Halim 2
Gemblung Golfers took a rest on Hole 17 Rest Area – a traditional food stall under a big tree, which is only available on Halim 2 golf course.
Annual Tax Reporting: Done!
Finally I’ve done my annual tax reporting.. On the last day! The Tax Authority in Indonesia has been proactively approaching their stake holders by opening tax return booth in offices, just like one in IDX Tower. Filling the form is not an easy task, but at least returning the form is no sweat!
Traffic is Getting Worse in Jakarta
Traffic is getting worse in Jakarta these days. Recent road and fly over constructions in the heart of Jakarta has increased duration of my commuting to office every day. At least 15 minutes additional time required. And I only live 9 km from the office. Oh well.