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3S
September - December 2018
SAMPOERNA STRATEGIC SQUARE
Celebrating
Diversity
A winning theme of Sampoerna’s
105 th Anniversary
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May - August 2018
Letter
Celebrating
Diversity
D
ear Readers,
First and foremost,
THE TEAM
we are more than
Director happy and proud to have
Sentosa Sitia supported the athletes that
took part in the recent Asian
Leasing & Tenant Relations Manager
Sherly Games. As Jakarta shook up
and changed its appearance
Finance & Accounting Manager
a few months before the
Muhaemin Toha
competition, we, Sampoerna
Engineering Manager Strategic Square, take pride in becoming one of the defining
Firma Purbantoro
towers along Jakarta’s skyline.
Security, Safety & Housekeeping Manager The diversity of both sports genres and athletes on the Asian Games
Oke Riyanto was in line with Sampoerna’s own theme for the 105th anniversary.
Diversity is uniquely inherent in this country, as is written as part of
Asst. Personnel Adm. & GA Manager
Sri Wardani the national motto “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika” (also where the names of
the three Asian Games mascots derive from). Not only for the Games,
Event & Procurement Manager
diversity has also been a pillar of strength that helps cement the success
Daniel Pohan
of Sampoerna for more than a century.
Asst. Legal Manager Now as we’re nearing end of the year, a diverse set of articles are
Desy Sutjiati
written for you to read while taking a break from work. For travels,
PUBLISHED BY check out the modern attractions Yogyakarta and Singapore have to
PT SAMPOERNA LAND offer. If you’re scrolling Instagram for more than two hours per day,
South Tower Mezzanine Level
well, you might want to read the Feature section where we unravel the
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman,
Kav. 45-46 Jakarta 12930, Indonesia benefits of relaxing online. If that’s not enough for us, the Facts page
T: +6221 577 0001-4 compiles seven most beautiful gardens in the world while the Tips
F: +6221 577 0901
write-up tells you how to do self-massage. Without further ado, thumb
sampoernastrategicsquare.com
through the pages to get yourself acquainted with all these relaxing tips.
Editorial Consultant:
www.alveo.co.id
Sherly, LTR Manager
The management and staff of Sampoerna Land would like to extend
a warm welcome to Victor & Victory – Counselors At Laws
as our new tenant.
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CALENDAR
3S Contents
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5 l CALENDAR 22 l LITERATURE
“Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon
6 l EVENTS Valley Startup” by John Carreyrou;
“Apple and Knife” by Intan Paramditha
8 l HIGHLIGHT & Stephen J. Epstein
An Afternoon of Celebration
Sampoerna Group celebrates its 105th 23 l ENTERTAINMENT
anniversary with diversity as the theme Movies: “Bohemian Rhapsody”,
“Aquaman”
Music: Troye Sivan’s “Bloom”, Honne’s
10 l ARCHIPELAGO “Love Me/Love Me Not”
Keraton Strikes Back
Associated with all things Javanese 24 l TASTE
royal, Jogja is now poised to be The Muffin House
Indonesia’s most affordable It’s where the high-quality muffins
modern destination and other traditional food from the
Philippines are served
12 l OVERSEAS
Cultural Appreciation 26 l CARE
Something New at Kota Tua
10 Explore multiculturalism in the island
city-state of Singapore A visit to Kali Besar revitalization project
14 l FEATURE 29 l TIPS
Modern Ways to Relax Self-Massage for Relaxation
6
Fun Bike & Zumba Dance
Some surprising facts about relaxing in One of the ways of reducing stress at
the right or the wrong ways the office
18 l OFFICE 30 l NOTIFICATION
S
Potty Talk
S
Squeeze an Orange
Glancing at Net1 Indonesia, which uses A guide to office toilet etiquette ampoerna Land will hold ampoerna Land akan
its bright color to mark its presence in an exciting activity held menyelenggarakan aktifitas yang
the country 31 l DIRECTORY
on Sunday, December 16: menarik pada hari Minggu tanggal
20 l GADGET Fun Bike & Zumba Dance. The 16 Desember. Manajemen dan staf
Fitbit Alta Hr, OnePlus, Surface Go 21 management and staff of Sampoerna Sampoerna Land sebagai manajemen
Land, the building management of gedung Sampoerna Strategic Square
21 l FACTS Sampoerna Strategic Square, are mengundang seluruh tenant untuk
7 Most Relaxing Gardens inviting all the tenants to participate in berpartisipasi pada acara yang sehat dan
The world’s finest spots for a garden walk
this fun and healthy event. menyenangkan ini.
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EVENTS
Idul Adha
S ampoerna Land collaborated with
Sampoerna Mushola Welfare Council and
Sampoerna Employees Cooperative to observe
Islamic Day of Sacrifice, also known as Idul
Adha, on Tuesday, August 21. The donation of
livestock of as many as 13 goats and 37 cows
came from tenants and business partners. The
event also saw the attendance of H Marullah
Matali, South Jakarta mayor; Dian Airlangga,
head of Setiabudi district; and Istambul Afrikana,
head of Semanggi Karet sub-district. All the
meats from the livestock were donated to the
Sampoerna Olympics
surrounding needy.
T he annual event of Sampoerna Olympics
2018 was held from July 16 to August 9
S ampoerna Land bekerja sama dengan Dewan
Kemakmuran Musholla Sampoerna dan
Koperasi Karyawan Sampoerna memperingati
on Mondays and Thursdays. In conjunction Hari Raya Kurban atau Idul Adha pada hari Selasa
with the commemoration of Sampoerna’s 105th tanggal 21 Agustus. Sumbangan ternak yang
anniversary, which carries the theme “Diversity”, terkumpul sebanyak 13 kambing dan 37 sapi yang
the Olympics featured the following sport disumbangkan dari para tenant dan mitra bisnis.
competitions: futsal, badminton, table tennis, Turut hadir dalam perayaan ini H. Marullah Matali,
volleyball, chess and basket ball. The event saw the walikota Jakarta Selatan; Dian Airlangga, camat
participation of teams from Sampoerna Strategic, Setiabudi; dan Istambul Afrikana, lurah Semanggi
Sampoerna Land, Sampoerna Foundation, Karet. Seluruh daging ternak ini disumbangkan
Sampoerna Agro, Sampoerna Financial Group, kepada kaum duafa.
Sampoerna Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Samko
Timber and Kopkar Sampoerna Strategic.
A cara tahunan Sampoerna Olimpiade 2018
diselenggarakan dari tanggal 16 Juli hingga 9
Agustus setiap hari Senin dan Kamis. Bertepatan
dengan perayaan ulang tahun Sampoerna
ke 105, yang mengusung tema “Diversity
(Keanekaragaman)” Olimpiade ini menampilkan Blood Drive
kompetisi cabang olahraga futsal, bulu tangkis,
tenis meja, bola voli, catur, dan bola basket. Turut
berpartisipasi di acara ini Sampoerna Strategic,
Sampoerna Land, Sampoerna Foundation,
S Sampoerna Land and Sampoerna Strategic
collaborated to hold a blood donation event
which took place on July 10, 2018. Out of the 586
S Sampoerna Land dan Sampoerna Strategic
berkolaborasi dalam kegiatan donor darah yang
diselenggarakan pada 10 Juli 2018. Dari 586 partisipan,
Sampoerna Agro, Sampoerna Financial Group, participants, 512 of them qualified as donors; and the 512 memenuhi syarat sebagai donor; dan seluruh
Sampoerna Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Samko blood bags were then channeled to Indonesian Red kantong darah disalurkan ke Palang Merah Indonesia
Timber, dan Kopkar Sampoerna Strategic. Cross of South Jakarta, Sukabumi and Depok offices. (PMI) cabang Jakarta, Sukabumi, dan Depok.
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105th Anniversary of Sampoerna
Highlight
then followed by Sampoerna Financial Group in
the second place.
After the Olympics, then it was Sampoerna Got
Talent winners’ turn. The competition was divided
into three categories: Solo vocal which was won by
Roy Martin, group vocal won by SFG Ladies and
band category won by Setahun Sekali. Respect, which means that we tolerate no form of
The main highlight was of course the tumpeng discrimination here. Respect makes up one of the
cutting ceremony led by Cathy Sampoerna, six core values contained within The Sampoerna
Michelle Sampoerna and family and Michael Way, our corporate identity that ensures we value
Sampoerna. The Sampoerna family were called differences as we collaborate and contribute the
up on stage to first blow out the candles put on best to our companies.
a birthday cake and then followed by the cutting Diversity is also about bringing people together,
of the top of tumpeng rice by Michael . After that, people with different life experiences, expertise
there was a celebratory toast with all Sampoerna and backgrounds. Each of us brings to the table:
employees and the festivity continued with music our viewpoints, creativities and ideas. Thus,
performances and guests enjoying Indonesian creating synergies needed to pave the way for
dishes served at the event. more improvements as well as finding solutions
to ever-changing industry dynamics. As Malcolm
DIVERSITY - THE ART OF THINKING Forbes puts it, diversity is the art of thinking
INDEPENDENTLY TOGETHER independently together.
An Afternoon of At around 4pm as everyone settled on their seats,
the two hosts wearing yellow shirts came up to the
Selamat sore Keluarga Besar Sampoerna, apa kabar?
I believe that strength lies in differences, not in
similarities. Fresh perspectives can help solve even the
stage to greet everyone. After a short introduction most challenging problems. Hence it is viewed as an
Celebration about the event that was themed Diversity the Art
of Thinking Independently Together, then it was
Sampoerna marks its 105 th anniversary today. This
evening, I am honored to welcome you all as we
effective strategy against groupthink situation whereby
homogenous groups of people often seek conformity
commemorate and cherish the moment together.
Sampoerna Group celebrates its time for a performance from the first winner of in their actions which often result in irrational or
This year, the organizers have used diversity as
105 th anniversary with diversity this year’s Sampoerna Got Talent competition Roy dysfunctional decision-making outcomes.
our anniversary theme. It is a relevant theme
as the theme Martin from Sampoerna Kayoe. So, join me as we continue to embrace our
because diversity has been a key element for the
The event proceeded to the door prize differences as our strength and put our Anggarda
Words: Dian Arthen preservation of our business against everchanging
announcement, a total of 825 employees submitted Paramita spirit to action; Kita Indonesia,
Images: Yudi Pratomo dynamics for the past century. Diversity has
their names for a chance to win exciting prizes Kita Pancasila.
O
successfully brought us to where we are today.
n Monday, August 27 at Sampoerna such as electric ovens, TVs and speakers.
Look around you, we are a group that consist of
Strategic Square , dozens of Sampoerna Then it was followed by speeches, first from Bapak Ibu Sekalian,
diverse individuals, diverse in personality, diverse
employees from all business units Michael Kusuma as the event’s committee head
in gender, age, and religious beliefs. However,
gathered around the garden located not far from the and then followed by Michael Sampoerna who It always pleases me to hear how the group has
we embrace these differences and we stand
entrance gate of the building. They were there for a talked about the importance of diversity in the gathered and spent kebersamaan moments through
united. Consistent with one of our core values:
special occasion: To celebrate the 105th anniversary Sampoerna Group. our annual olympic games as well as the rising
of Sampoerna. Before the event’s main highlight, there was an got talent event. Therefore, I would like to
Numerous congratulatory flower boards from awarding ceremony for winners of Sampoerna thank the organizers for making it all happened.
various companies were placed at the entrance Olympics that was held prior to the anniversary Sekali lagi, terima kasih banyak to all of you for
door of Sampoerna Strategic Square. The garden celebration and divided into a number of sport the many contributions you have made. Enjoy
itself was decorated with colorful flags, picnic categories such as: Futsal, badminton, chess, the celebration, today’s celebration has been
tables, a stage and booths offering traditional food 3-on-3 basketball, volley and table tennis. Taking wonderfully planned for all of us…
namely nasi kuning, bakwan malang, sate ayam, es cendol the first place as the champion of Sampoerna
and kue pancong. Olympics was Sampoerna Kayoe business unit and Michael Sampoerna
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MODERN JOGJA
ARCHIPELAGO
Keraton “Live a little
bit slow,
Strikes Back
like the
Yogyakartans
do”
Jogja may be well associated with all things Javanese
royal, but it’s now poised to be Indonesia’s most
affordable modern destination
By Chris Andre
Star Wars-like playground a lush green garden and semi-open bar
I
f you think Yogyakarta or Jogja shopping malls that could give Surabaya This may come as a surprise for those with live performances in the evenings.
is all about ruined kingdoms and or other metropolises a run for their who have been visiting Jogja for several Not to forget the Belgian root of the bar
majestic temples, think again. money. First up, check out the humongous times but not yet wondered far from owner, the beers and liquors on the menu
The modern days of Jogja have seen Hartono Mall that is connected to a tourist magnets. The Yogya Kembali are wide-ranging as possible. The fries and
the city rise to be one of the most brand-new Marriott Hotel Yogyakarta— monument, sitting not far from many burgers, by the way, are to die for.
eclectic destinations, where palaces from whose 1,870sqm ballroom appears to famous gudeg warungs, is a staggering Star
the olden days sit together with vast be the largest, too. It’s simply home Wars-ready building since 1985 that Side notes
commercial playgrounds, where gudeg away from home as you’ll find several commemorates the city’s independence 1. Learn the local lingo to get
warungs share space with well-lit bars. As international brands like Uniqlo and from the Dutch back in 1949. Most better bargain
a matter of fact, below are some ideas H&M along with a mix of Jogja’s own curiously though, the cone-shaped tower 2. Consult GoogleMaps or Waze
of what today’s Jogja strives to be: offerings (N-Rebels store amasses Vans is located in one straight line connecting it for easy navigation
and Billabong products at discounted to Keraton (kingdom), Tugu Yogyakarta, 3. Yes, the airport is nearby, but the
prices!). The CGV cinema on the top floor Merapi Mountain, Parang Tritis Beach afternoon traffic can be merciless
AN ALL-AROUND is equally awesome, perfect to spend idle and others. To prove such, you can use 4. Always smile and say thank you.
SHOPPER’S HAVEN afternoons indoors. a drone to take a video from above and Courtesy matters
Malioboro may first come to mind boast the result among your friends after. 5. Live a little bit slow, like the
when it comes to shopping in Jogja, Sneaker hub for Central Java Yogyakartans do
but the city now boasts a number of Now, for guys on holidays, a quick The Bachelor-worthy dinner dates
sneaker hunt doesn’t hurt. Ambarrukmo Most think of Yogyakartan foods are a
Plaza, probably the largest mall in the city, tad too sweet. But that doesn’t necessarily
has Dope & Dapper and the official Vans ring true given a crop of hole-in-the-wall
store. Both roll out the must-have shoes that serve international dishes. Cubic
that might be a little hard to get in Jakarta. Kitchen & Bar not only has a handsome
Clockwise from
But here, the variety and the stock might top left:
décor with a very decent dancefloor on the
be worth the shot for you to come by. Even The Yogya Kembali second floor, this two-storied restaurant
better, keep an eye on the Sole Vacation monument; also whips up splendid pizzas and
Cubic Kitchen & Bar;
sneaker trade happening once every year, Sakapatat Yogyakarta cocktails, all at decent prices. If you have a
where the top-flight sneakers are offered in soft spot for rustic and Canggu-Bali vibes,
Opposite page:
a more affordable pricing category. Hartomo Mall; then Sakapatat Yogyakarta, similar to that
Dope & Dapper of Semarang’s, is right up the alley. It’s got
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Singapore
OVERSEAS
Cultural Below:
House of Tan Teng Niah
alleys while there are some who are busy
strolling around the night markets.
arriving at the station you can either take
a bus to get to the central area or walk
Appreciation
Opposite page: for approximately 20 minutes. The main
Mural at Chinatown;
Bugis - Masjid Sultan
Where to Eat attraction in this area is the colorful,
Singapore Zam Zam is a legendary vibrant houses located at the Koon Seng
restaurant that has been serving authentic Road. The two rows of pre-war terrace
Learn about multiculturalism in Singapore by
Muslim-Indian dishes since 1908. This houses are the best example of Peranakan
exploring these places
place is famous for its murtabak (stuffed architecture in Singapore and if you’re
Text & Images: Dian Arthen pancake), briyani varieties (mixed rice dish) lucky you will get to see the homeowners
and roti prata (Indian flatbeard). conducting their daily activities in their
front yard.
Chinatown
Stepping outside of the Chinatown train Where to Eat
station you will immediately feel like you’re For an authentic Singaporean
somewhere in China. Tall buildings and breakfast, head over to Chin Mee Chin
shophouses are marked with Chinese Confectionary that sells traditional kaya
characters, people mostly speak Chinese toast best served with a cup of hot coffee.
and there are traditional red lanterns
hanging across the streets. One of the main Little India
attractions in Chinatown is the majestic To get to Little India, you only need to
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum board the MRT North East Line and
located right in front of the Chinatown get off at the Little India station. This
Complex. The five-storey temple is painted area is where most Indian Singaporeans
in red and it houses precious artifacts of reside and conduct their businesses.
Buddhist deities. The first level is open for Strolling around the region you will find
public but be aware that no one is allowed vegetarian restaurants, kiosks selling
to touch any of the statues that are being pooja flowers and locals praying at
N
eighborhood country Singapore Kampong Glam put on display inside the temple. the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple,
is definitely famous among Kampong Glam is located in the Bugis Singapore’s first temple dedicated to
Indonesian tourists. This small area and it’s close to Bugis and Nicoll Where to Eat Veeramakaliamman or the goddess Kali.
Southeast Asian country is known as a Highway MRT stations. This place is Liao Fan Hawker Chan is said to be Another cultural attraction to marvel at in
tourist-friendly place that offers so many the epicenter of the Malay and Muslim the cheapest eatery being awarded one this area is the brightly-colored house of
different kinds of tourist attractions ranging communities in Singapore and it’s where Michelin star. People are waiting in line to Tan Teng Niah which is the last surviving
from shopping centers, awe-inspiring one of Singapore’s most important place their order at this casual restaurant Chinese villa in Little India.
architectural wonders and best-of-the-best mosques, Masjid Sultan, is located. It’s but thankfully they are very fast in serving
entertainment events. Despite being known packed with shophouses selling Persian up the food. The must-try dish on their Where to Eat
as a highly developed country, Singapore carpets, hipster boutiques and restaurants menu is the famed soya sauce chicken rice. One of the oldest Indian vegetarian
still preserves its cultural heritage that is and cafes offering wide array of dishes restaurants in India is Komala Vilas that
influenced by Malay, South Asian, East from Malaysian food to Middle Eastern Joo Chiat/Katong was first established in 1947. This food
Asian and Eurasian cultures. Here are delicacies. Kampong Glam comes alive at Joo Chiat/ Katong is the home to chain has three outlets all located within
some of the country’s must-visit attractions night with tourists and locals enjoying some peranakan culture. The easiest way to get the area of Little India with the one at
and heritage sites everyone should explore live music performances while drinking here is to take the MRT East West line Serangoon being their first original outlet.
that don’t require any admission fee. beers or devouring their meals in the small and get off at the Eunos station. After
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FEATURE
Modern Ways to “Whether it is a Facebook club or even Tinder matches, social
media breaks the isolating loneliness”
Relax T
he modern life with everyone
being ever so connected has
changed almost entirely all
aspects of our life. The sights of people
glued on their phone when they walk,
birds with one stone: Not just you’re
establishing new relations, but you’re also
breaking free from your routines, which
both are pretty much similar to what good
relaxing provides us.
stand or eat are nothing new. Following
that change is how cosmopolitans spend 2. Normalizing “unordinary”
their free time to simply just relax. conditions
Now, the question is: Is it wrong to stay There’re so many weird people on
connected when you’re relaxing, though? social media, right? Well, if you’re there,
you are actually and eventually permitted
Social Media Surfing: Good or Bad to show your own streaks and freaks,
frankly speaking. Unlike past relaxing
Bad impacts of social media surfing, ways like sports or board games, social
as in scrolling and checking new feeds media takes you to do crazy, unthinkable
on Instagram for hours and hours, are stunts, including the Kiki dance (inspired
nothing new. In fact, John Cho’s movie by Drake’s songs) or the Goyang Dayung
“Searching” may have just elevated the (inspired by President Jokowi). Although
alarming possibility how social media nasty comments normally ensue when
activities can easily link to crimes. All that you post anything as such, but weird stuff
aside, there’s no denying the presence becomes normal on social media, and as
of social media also boosts a number of time goes by you feel less like an outcast
positive outcomes, as follows: and more welcome in a way.
1.Making you feel like a part of a The Benefits of Online Gaming
bigger group
The longest study on Adult Development With e-sports or online gaming joining
by Harvard that’s been carried out for the recent Asian games, maybe it’s time
over nearly 80 years has shown undeniable for us to take a look at this activity in a
proofs that relationships between people different way. It’s already popular among
make or break happiness or a meaningful young male teens who spend endless hours
life. Whether it is a Facebook club or even playing games like Ragnarok or World of
HERE ARE some surprising facts that may tell Tinder matches, social media breaks the Craft, etc. For most non-players, however,
us that we have been relaxing enough in the isolating loneliness that one feels especially this seems like a waste of time and a form
right or the wrong ways as one gets older. When you join a of an addiction. Well, if the attachment
movement on Instagram with a particular between the player and the game is
hashtag, you feel like you are contributing healthy (an hour or less per day), a study
something and become an online family from the Oxford University has posted
member for a reason. This also kills two that the same person usually tends to be
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FEATURE
“Many online more social than those who don’t play at playing an online game after work for
all. And there’s more to come: an hour for relaxing, what you’re doing
games nurture
is actually re-sharpening your hunger
a sense of 1.Better cognitive and motoric for unexpectedness that could arise in
reactiveness skills your daily life. This is a unique condition
toward new Unlike Nintendo’s sticks from the 1990s, different from those who don’t play games,
challenges in any new joysticks or keyboards and mouse because online gamers understand, deep
real life” for online gaming require time and skill down, the challenges at a game are not
to master. It’s not easy to launch an attack real. Meanwhile, the surprises and changes
when you have so many buttons at the in real life are a cause of stress, hence
same time. Then, there’s also a chat feature preparation necessary.
between players; you’re compelled to pick
up and use the lingo, and it’s not rare that Conclusion
you might need to brush up your foreign
language vocabs. The more challenging the Relaxing, ultimately, is all about reducing
game is, the more parts of the brain are stress and making time well spent. Social
engaged in it. media and online gaming are just two
2. Making one accustomed to
at the tip of the iceberg from the list of
modern relaxing ways. Of course, it’s
“as time goes by you feel
surprises and challenges
Plots on online gaming are full of
also good to consider a list of off-the-
grid activities to balance out the whole less like an outcast and
intrigues and surprises. That’s why
many online games nurture a sense of
proportion. Sometimes, we need to see
beyond screens to enjoy the full benefits of more welcome in a way.”
reactiveness toward new challenges in real relaxing, although digital screens might be
life, including at work. So, while you’re a good way to start for 21st-century babies.
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OFFICE
very own internal designer Aditya
O. Laksamana who is experienced in
graphic design, interior, exterior and
special designs.
Entering the office, your eyes will directly
see a TV screen hanging on the wall
showcasing Net1 Indonesia advertisement.
On the left side there’s a map of Indonesia
to showcase that the network is available all
across the nation and on the right side is a
Squeeze an Orange picture of Net 1 customers whom mostly
live in the rural areas.
Network company uses bright color to mark its presence in Indonesia All of the chairs, tables and shelves
are made of wood and custom-made
N
et1 Indonesia is a on the LG floor of Sampoerna Strategic for the company in order to fit into the
telecommunication service Square North Tower building. limited space. The design also supports
brand by PT Sampoerna Amid rows and rows of restaurants and the open-plan concept for productivity
Telekomunikasi Indonesia that provides cafes surrounding it, Sentra Net1 office and provides a sense of openness to the
4G LTE network in 450 MHz. One of is noticeable even from afar thanks to the customers.
the company’s goals is to provide fast bright orange color painted on its walls. Net1 Indonesia also based its
network across the archipelago and to The orange color is in fact the brand headquarter at the Sampoerna Strategic
support that Net1 Indonesia has planted identity of Net1 Indonesia as it symbolizes Square building. The bigger office is
several of its Sentra Net1 offices – comfort, cheerfulness and warmth. located on the 16th floor of the North
a walk-in center for customers to buy The place itself is not too big but Tower and this is where it holds a Town
the product, file a complaint or do enough to welcome customers and make Hall Meeting every three months as well
network activation – in a number of them feel comfortable. The mastermind as other fun activities for employees on
cities, including in Jakarta that is located behind the design is Net1 Indonesia’s national celebration days.
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7
GADGETS
On the Mark
Most
It’s no longer a secret that Relaxing
Gardens
Chinese smartphones have
been able to keep up with their
American and South Korean
counterparts. One of the dark
horses is OnePlus, founded in A walk in the garden could be the most
Shenzen five years ago. Its latest relaxing habit. And these are the finest
innovation OnePlus 6 has gained 1. Dubai Miracle spots to go on Earth
a well-respected (and perhaps Garden 3. Nong Nooch
shocking to iPhone-holics) score Welcome to the Tropical
card from DxOMark, a site that world’s largest 2. Claude Monet’s
Botanical
compares quality cameras and garden since 2013. Garden in Giverny
Garden
smartphones. It wraps up the With four-kilometer Sometimes it’s through
Pattaya may be famed
comprehensive test, notching walkways and a an artist’s eye that we
for its beaches, but its
96 out of the perfect 100 score, life-size replica of appreciate the beauty
Nong Nooch garden is
thanks to the dual camera features the Emirates Airbus of nature. If that’s
(16MP for front & 20MP back)
a paradise for tropical
A380, it’s millennials’ the case, then a visit
complete with PDAF support and flower lovers. With
true Versailles, as to renowned French
dual LED flash. Both iPhone 8 600 native plants from
everywhere you turn, painter Monet’s garden
Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note8, different parts of the
there’s always an is a must. His house,
meanwhile, have settled at 94 yet world, the garden is
Instagram photo-op. by the way, is just right
fetched much, much higher price authentically decorated
points. Maybe it’s time to swap
If the Bracelet Fits around the corner
with anything Thai.
5. Royal Botanic
your phone with a new brand? Not everybody is a fitness-gadget through a range of accessories. If you
Garden of Kew
geek, always curious on how many want to wear it to the office, pick the 4. Desert Aside from the
steps you’ve taken in a day or such. But black, discreet bracelet. When you’re up Botanical museums, London
Fitbit Alta HR is surely an eye-catching for a dinner date, the brown leather- Garden also boasts one fine
bracelet that works double as a tracker looking strap should seal the deal. And if The desert of Phoenix, garden that’s also a
to your heart rate and daily steps. While you’re on a night out with girlfriends, the Arizona, probably has
it is head and shoulders above the flashy stainless-steel cover is a must-have.
world heritage side.
the most extensive More than 50,000
rest when it comes to fitness-tracking Who says feeling good on the inside
collection of cacti up species of plants are
accuracy, it ups the bargain with a very doesn’t equate with looking good
to 1,350 types. Not groomed at the Royal
stylish design that can be personalized on the outside?
only that, the 140- Botanic Garden,
acre garden is starkly which was set up in
different from the rest 1759 by the mother
since it focuses on 7. Keukenhof
6. Gardens of of King George III.
desert-loving plants. When you travel to
Above the Surface Versailles Europe in March
This 800-hectare garden to May, there’s
Tablets, for some, may be a thing of the past true millennial, Surface Go offers a Surface
needs no introduction. only one garden
as smartphones go bigger in size. Mobile Mouse and is surprisingly light—0.52kg
It takes three days you need to book
But Microsoft got a trick up a sleeve as it only. In terms of performances, the 4415Y
to walk through all ahead. Keukenhof in
launches Surface Go, a Windows 10-operated processor ensures enough speed with 4GB of
the spots, especially Netherlands is simply
tablet with easy-to-plug keyboard and other RAM and an estimated battery life of nine
with 35 kilometers of breathtaking with the
utilities. The 10-inch gizmo also boasts 1,800 hours. If that ain’t good enough, this tablet
x 1,200 pixels touchscreen, perfect for writing, darling is modestly priced from US$399,
canals, 600 fountains vivid-hued tulips and
sketching, you name it. And if you’re not a depending on the specs on offer. and 372 statues. More all the mesmerizing
importantly, it’s where petals you can imagine.
Marie Antoinette used to
spend her summers.
20 3S | September - December 2018 3S | September - December 2018 21LITERATURE
MUSIC entertainment
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in MOVIES
a Silicon Valley Startup
Genre: Non-fiction, true crime
Author: John Carreyrou
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Bloom
In 2003, then 19-year-old Elizabeth big issue: The technology didn’t work. Troye Sivan
Holmes founded a multibillion-dollar Journalist John Carreyrou who works for What does it take to be a successful pop
biotech startup called Theranos that The Wall Street Journals was the first person artist these days? Controversial statement,
promised a new revolutionary way for to raise doubts about the technology, in check. Huge following on social media,
conducting blood testing. Holmes was this book he chronicles the step-by-step check. Hollywood exposure, check.
called as the female Steve Jobs and the history of Theranos and Holmes who Quirky name, check. Good music, double
check. After Lorde’s massive breakout to
company raised more than $70 millions started as a Stanford dropout then at one
the global scene, Troye Sivan emerges
from venture capitalists and private point was valued at $4.5 billion and then to be the next big thing. And his second Aquaman
investors however there was just one back to zero. album is proof to that premise. The Director: James Wan
titular single “Bloom” doles out not just Cast: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson
a catchy chorus, but also gender-bending
video. Then comes “My My My!” that’s
A parent’s secret to her true origin turns to be the point of no return for Arthur
perfect as teens’ radio-hit anthem. When
things go rather mellow, “The Good
Curry, son of a lighthouse keeper, who learns that his mother was an exiled Queen of
Side” definitely doesn’t disappoint. The Atlantis. With that revelation, Curry gradually awakens his powers and dives deep into
album’s cover, by the way, was shot by the sea to figure out his final fate. His half-brother, Orm Marius, however, follows his
Hedi Slimane, high-end brand Celine’s own mission to unite the seven underwater kingdoms to bring them to rise against
creative director. humans on the world’s surface. As the brothers meet and clash, you’d be sure of
watching the most exhilarating underwater fight on screen to date.
Apple and Knife
Bohemian Rhapsody
Director: Bryan Singer & Dexter Fletcher
Cast: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton,
Genre: Short stories, fiction
Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy
Author: Intan Paramditha, Stephen J. Epstein
Publisher: Brow Books
The life of a superstar is always
entwined with struggles, scandals and
Apple and Knife is a collection of Indonesian urban legends, she aims fame. For Freddie Mercury, the frontman
short stories by Indonesian writer to disrupt the patriarchy culture of British rock band Queen, those
Intan Paramditha and translated through the help of Indonesian Love Me / Love Me Not
manifested into grossly successful hits
Honne
by Stephen J. Epstein. The book female ghosts. All of her stories in that topped the charts for many, many
consists of 11 stories that were the book are set in the everyday Before today’s Spotify era, album teasers months. That story and his personal
written in Indonesia between lives and issues of Indonesian were supposed to be short snippets of life became the basis of “Bohemian
2005 – 2010 and one unpublished people, from dangdut stages to some music or two leading singles. But
Rhapsody” that recaptures the man
not with Honne’s sophomore record. The
story. Paramaditha is known for her virginity and menstruation. up until Queen’s Live Aid performance
British duo seem happy to dole out single
works that integrate feminism with after single from the “Love Me / Love back in 1985. While the drama will keep
Me Not” album, scheduled to officially you at the edge of the seat, serenaded
release end of this year. On the bright by Queen’s everlasting melodies, this
side though, it offers much more solid November flick should showcase Rami
chill-electronics offerings—give “Location
Malek’s finest acting talent to date. If you
Unknown” or “Me & You” a listen. You’d
be tempted to put on your shades, hit the
already fancied him on “Mr. Robot,” get
road and share the summery tunes with ready to be charmed from the beginning
your date of the day. till the end.
22 3S | September - December 2018 3S | September - December 2018 23The Muffin House
TASTE
Baked Goods
The Muffin House is the home to
the HIGH-Quality muffins and other
traditional food from THE Philippines
A
As the name suggests, The while enjoying the meals
Muffin House is a café prepared by The Muffin
that specializes in muffins. House.
However that’s not to say that the In terms of meals, some of
eatery doesn’t offer other options, the hot items on the menu that
The Muffin House also sells other one should try are chicken
sweet treats such as pies, beverages tapa with garlic rice, tinolang
and even main course menu. manok and nasi goreng ikan
The brand has been around for asin (fried rice with dried,
quite a few years in Indonesia and salted fish). The two former
mostly has its outlets placed in dishes are traditional food
shopping malls or office buildings hailing from the Philippines,
like the one at Sampoerna chicken tapa is basically
Strategic Square. marinated boneless, skinless
Located on the ground floor of chicken meat that’s grilled and
the building, The Muffin House served with a sunny-side-up
Sampoerna Strategic branch is and garlic rice, whilst Tinolang
divided into two sections, one manok is chicken ginger
is indoor and it’s directly facing soup that has clear broth and
an entrance door that leads to cooked with lemongrass and
its outdoor section. The outdoor vegetables. As for the last dish,
area has more chairs and tables, it’s a classic Indonesian dish
meanwhile the indoor section has presented with a sunny-side-up.
a number of stools on the sides of Another Filipino treat
the small yet cozy kiosk. available at The Muffin House
The servers and the chef is ensaïmada bread that has
are always busy serving the similar taste to doughnut and
customers, there are some who is topped with sweet cream and
order muffins for takeout and grated cheese, it’s certainly the
there are others who are having perfect companion to a cup of
a meeting with fellow coworkers dark coffee or warm tea.
The Muffin House
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North Tower (GF 09)
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24 3S | September - December 2018Care
Something New at Kota Tua
Jakarta Deputy Governor Sandiaga Uno pays a
visit to Kali Besar revitalization project
the newly revitalized Kali besar that he said
would give another option of free tourist
attractions that are available in Jakarta.
“Kali Besar can become one of the
tourist attractions in Jakarta. I would
like to encourage Jakartans to visit the
place and to keep the facilities well-
maintained,” told the Deputy Governor. Wakil Gubernur DKI Jakarta Sandiaga Turut hadir dalam acara Kali Besar Kini
The new Kali Besar has wider Uno pada tanggal 6 Juli 2018 mengunjungi adalah Sentosa Sitia, Direktur Properti PT
sidewalks and decorated with new statues, wilayah Kali Besar di Kota Tua untuk Sampoerna Land.
benches for visitors to relax and serene menghadiri acara Kali Besar Kini. “Proyek revitalisasi ini menjadi tanggung
taman apung (floating park) placed top of Acara dimulai dengan para pegiat jawab PT Sampoerna Land sebagai
Kali Krukut. Komunitas Jakarta Berlari bersepeda kompensasi karena melampaui Koefisien
Also attending the visit was Sentosa santai dari Jalan Jenggala di Kebayoran Lantai Bangunan (KLB),” beliau menjelaskan.
Sitia, property director of PT Baru ke Kali Besar. Dalam kegiatan ini,
Sampoerna Land. Uno berbicara tentang Kali Besar yang
“The revitalization project is the belum lama ini direvitalisasi. Beliau
work of PT Sampoerna Land to fulfill berujar revitalisasi Kali Besar dapat
its compensation for exceeding the menjadi satu lagi pilihan berwisata gratis
Koefisien Lantai Bangunan (KLB) di Jakarta.
grade,” he asserted. “Kali Besar dapat menjadi salah
satu titik wisata di Jakarta. Saya ingin
Jakarta Deputy Governor Sandiaga mengajak warga Jakarta untuk berkunjung
Uno recently visited Kali Besar area at ke sini, tetapi mohon agar tetap menjaga
Kota Tua for an event called Kali Besar dan memelihara fasilitas yang sudah
Kini (Kali Besar Nowadays) that was held disediakan,” ujar sang Wagub.
on July 6, 2018. Kali Besar yang baru ini memiliki
The event started with participants trotoar yang lebih lebar dengan sejumlah
of Komunitas Jakarta Berlari (Jakarta patung baru sebagai dekorasi. Ada pula
Running Community) went on a cycling barisan bangku di mana pengunjung
tour from Jenggala road in Kebayoran dapat bersantai atau melepas lelah dan
Baru and finished at Kali Besar. During taman apung yang menenangkan di hulu
the event, Uno made an introduction to Kali Krukut.
26 3S | September - December 2018 3S | September - December 2018 27TIPS
Self -Massage, How to reduce stress at the office
for Relaxation effectively? Well, self-massage is one
of the most unexplored options
4. Acupressure:
Dip your fore- and middle finger
at the back of your head. While
at it, tilt your head back to really
feel the pressure. More pressure
is needed when you have tight
shoulders. You can massage a stiff
back muscle from the center out.
Feet & Back
1. Ball Massage for Feet
If you don’t want to use your
I magine you’re stuck in a
boring meeting where you
don’t really get to talk. You can,
3. Joint massage:
Hold the tip of a finger, push
and pull it and then massage the
hands, a tennis ball or something
similar can be used to alleviate
pain on your feet. Just put the
however, almost silently hold your joints. Again, the warm sensation ball on the ground and roll it
other wrist and start massaging will induce better blood flow. around with your midfoot.
it for better blood flow and to
counter fatigue after typing the 4. Stability 2. Ball Massage for Back
whole day. And it all takes just A five-point base with wheels is the When you feel like sitting too long,
a few minutes and some hand most recommended for office chairs. you can put the tennis ball on your
pressure. So, without further ado, back and let it slide up and down.
these are some self-massage steps Neck & Shoulders No need to press too hard. This
you can do at the office to reduce 1. Stretching: will relax your back very much.
stress and induce relaxation. Pull your neck to one side and
let it rest for a while. Don’t
Hands stretch it too hard.
1. Effleurage:
Make a circular move on the back 2. Compression
of your palm with slight pressure, Cup your neck with both hands.
which will warm up the hand and Leave them for a while to
invoke a calming sensation invoke warmth.
2. Acupressure: 3. Effleurage
Gently press repeatedly the Rub your shoulder and up to your
skin between your thumb and neck. If you lack some sleep, this will
your forefinger. This “hegu” surely help you have better focus. You
point is believed to be related to can prolong the effleurage by rubbing
headaches and stress. from center to the side of your neck.
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