English Class -- "The Difference In Transportation In Two Countries"

 Wednesday 7^th March 2012

English Assignment

Ms. Rina’s class

Sahasrakirana Narendradhipa

NIM: 2011240011

The difference of transportation in Indonesia and Malaysia

1.       Bus in Indonesia

--> Metro mini

When passengers get on this bus, they do not need pay the bus driver. Once seated, a bus conductor circulates and takes the fare. Fare amounts are set, but rarely posted. Foreigners can be asked to pay more than the set fare, especially if it is a long bus ride.

--> TransJakarta

 TransJakarta is a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Jakarta. It was the first BRT system in Southern and Southeast Asia which started on January 25, 2004. The cost of a TransJakarta ticket since initial up to December 2011 is still Rp. 3,500 per trip, or Rp 2,000. Service starts from 05.00a.m. up until 07.00a.m.

2.       Bus in Malaysia

--> RapidKL

 RapidKL bus is the largest bus operator in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. As of 2008, it operates 167 routes with 650 buses covering 980 residential areas.

There are four types of bus services:

1. Express route services àoperate from point-to-point without or with very few stops in between.
2. City shuttles à operate within Kuala Lumpur’s central business district, linking five city bus hubs.
3. Trunk route buses à run from these hubs to suburban or regional hubs and stop at all regulated bus stops along the way.
4. Local shuttles à operate from suburban or regional hubs into residential areas.

These buses have schedules and are always on time:

•       City Shuttle:10 to 20 minutes

•       Trunk Line: 15 to 30 minutes

•       Local Shuttle: 15 to 30 minutes

•       Express: 30 to 60 minutes

-->  Metrobus Nationwide

These types of bus are privately owned public transportation company in the Klang Valley that was formed in 1992. It is the second largest stage bus (regular or trunk bus route) and feeder bus operator in Kuala Lumpur after Rapid KL. The price ranges from RM1.00 – RM3.00

--> KL HOP-ON HOP-OFF

 

 This type of bus offers a pre-recorded commentary in nine different languages that will guide the tourist through the major sights and attractions in the city with the use of headsets. The base concept of this service is to offer tourists a more convenient way to discover Kuala Lumpur where tourists can either stay on for the full tour circuit, or hop-on or hop-off at any of the attractions.

3.       Women-Only Carriages

-->  In Indonesia:

Indonesia’s women-only train, fitted-out with pink seats, are initially available only on the Jakarta to Bogor line.

Ø  In Malaysia:

 

                 

Malaysia has launched a fleet of women-only taxis, an initiative that follows pink-coloured train coaches and buses aimed at shielding women from harassment.

4.       Other Transportation in Indonesia.

Ø  Bajaj

                    

This type of transportation is an orange, three-wheeled vehicle found in Jakarta with a negotiated the fare. The ride is quite noisy and bumpy.

Ø  Becak.

                   

It is a bicycle with a passenger seat in front of the driver .

Ø  Anggot

                    

It is a van with set routes and ‘Live music’ is played every 10 minutes as the van moves.

Ø  Bemo

 

It is a blue, three-wheeled vehicle found in Jakarta. It is small like a Bajaj, with a cab in the front separating it from the seating in the back.

Ø  Delman (a horse-drawn carriage)

                

Ø  Ojek (a motorbike with a driver )

                 

5.       Other transportation in Malaysia.

Ø  KL Monorail

Monorail is a transportation system based on a single beam.

 

Ø   Light Rail Transit (LRT)

                     

 It has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems. It is fast and inexpensive and the fares range from 70 cents to RM2.80, stored-value tickets are also available.

Ø  KTM Commuter

                 

It is a commuter train service in Malaysia operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTMB. It is an electrified commuter train service first introduced in 1995, catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas. KTMB provides 248 commuter services daily, serving 45 stations along 175 route-kilometres.

v  Comparing Metro-mini bus (Indonesia) and Metro Bus (Malaysia):

- Metro Mini Bus allows passengers to stop any point of the road. Where-as, the Metro Bus has to stop at each bus stop.

 - Metro Mini Bus has regular visit to sell food, snacks and small beverages.

 - Bringing food and beverages into Metro Bus is prohibited.

- Passengers will never feel hungry nor thirsty inside a Metro Mini Bus!

v  Conclusion:

After comparing both transportations in Malaysia and Indonesia, the facilities in Indonesia seems to be lower quality than the public facilities in Malaysia but Indonesia has Bajaj, Becak, Anggot, Bemo, Delman and Ojek as a unique public transportation which will attract curious tourists into visiting Indonesia to give these transportation a try.

EcoTourism Class -- About Kampung 99 Perphonan, Depok

Name: Sahasrakirana Narendradhipa

NIM: 2011240011

Class: EcoTourism

Lecturer: Ms.Derinta.

Do you often feel cramped and stressful trying to deal with the polluted hot  air temperatures in the metropolitan city of Jakarta? Try to visit Kampung 99 Perpohonan/Village 99 trees which is located at Jl. KH. Muhasan II, Kelurahan Meruyung, Kecamatan Limo, Depok 16515.

STP Sahid's PBU-7 Usaha Pariwisata Class made two trips down to Village 99 trees to explore and talked with Eddy Djamaluddin Suaidy (fondly called Abi). The green-minded man who created Village 99. 

About 20 years ago, a man by the name of Eddy Djamaluddin Suaidy (fondly called Abi) used to live at Cilandak, South Jakarta. He was washing his car at night and was shocked to see the car full of white to black dust and greasy the next morning. It occurred to him that is the air we breathe every day by him, his family and those around him. Since then his intent to seek a place to pour a healthy concept. These principles are then developed into a culture that is applied in a residential area called Kampung 99 trees.

In 1989, Abi and family bought the land that used to be a barren wasteland with an area of ​​500m2 on the edge of the river irrigation in the Meruyung Limo region, Depok and began to build the togetherness cultural and family. Summer temperatures in this region can reach 35 degrees Celsius. 5 large Rengas trees decades-old attracted the attention of Abi in this land which the atmosphere became very quiet and shady. Until now the tree is still standing strong and well maintained. Village 99 is inhabited by a community of about 20 families related to Edi Jamaludin.. These communities of families can be sensed among the grove of trees they planted. From the reason of "they need to eat;" gardening, cultivate fish, raising cattle, goats, ducks, chickens, horses, and deer began in the Village 99.

 The goal of planting 10 trees each day. Not unexpectedly the formerly barren land can be transformed into lush with trees in a short time. There are trees from white oak, teak, banyan, Rengas, bintaro, amber, mahogany, cinnamon, eucalyptus, kopo, tamarind, rosewood, ketapang, chiral, rubber, maja, ebony, wicker, nyamplung, puspa, putat, zenith and many other rare trees!  

The area of ​​land previously temperature 35 ° C, is now a cool temperature around 28-30 ° C and a fertile land that can be planted back to normal again, no flooding and landslides.

This place is designed in such a way, so that visitors get the atmosphere is really different. Similarly, the activity program.  Such as fishing while enjoying the fresh air with no pollution and the atmosphere of a noisy city, or collecting the leaves and dry stalks or white teak seeds that are scattered around the village 99. Dried stems and leaves that are collected will be used as compost fertilizer, seeds are white teak tree seedlings will be planted. Another activity that could be done here is to see the fish breeding ponds and also farms sheep and cattle in the village area 99 trees and at the ranch, how to milk the cow, cut goat's hair and also how to make fertilizer is taught!

Village 99 also has residential houses made ​​of wood base. Wooden house was chosen because of its friendship with the earthquake.  "Kalau gempa, kayu pakai salam dulu sebelum jatuh, tapi kalau tembok, tidak pakai salam" (Roughly translated: During earthquake, wood shakes before falling down as if it is greeting us beforehand whereas bricks/walls just falls immediately.) - Says Mr Eddy Djamaluddin Suaidy.

These Wooden house names was taken from the Latin name of plants 99 trees in the village, namely:Gmelina home, Prunus home, Tectona home, Cinnamon home, Palm home and many more.

From the concept "Creating Life" turned into a beautiful Tourism masterpiece called Kampung 99 Perpohanan/99 Tree's Village that helps educate people and help understand more about the Ecosystem, Global Warming and the solution with an introduction of 3R: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Waste segregation and composting, Biogas and Alternative Energy (Hydro Electric power and solar cells) as well as medicinal plants.

 

English Class Assignment - "Advertise Your Rented Home."

 Sahasrakirana Narendradhipa

PBU 7 UPW

Thursday 1st March 2012

Sahid Pondok Cabe's Dormitory

One of STP Sahid’s Universities is located at Pondok Cabe, Tangerang.  Pondok Cabe is located at the outskirt of Jakarta Capital City. Here you will find rural area with gorgeous green scenery of farm field and garden. You will experience the quiet and simple rural life, away from the noisy and busy roads. Furthermore, in the area you may also find shopping centers, art galleries, and supermarket, and fitness center, local and international restaurants such as McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, KFC, and many others.

STP Sahid has a peaceful cafeteria outside the dormitory building but it is still in the campus area and the friendly Securities are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring the privacy and security of the participants, staffs, and on-campus residents. 

At the university complex, you will find a single building with administration office, library and learning center located on the first floor. The Dormitory is situated a level above the administration office.

The Dormitory consists of several rooms that are well-furnished with comfortable twin beds, a refreshing air-conditioner, wardrobes with an attached mirror, desks and chairs. The dormitory has a complete shared bathroom, a living room that is equipped with a television, mini-refrigerator and a complete kitchen set including a microwave. It has internet connection which is available for 24 hours and laundry facilities are also provided in this Campus so participants do not need to spend their energy to do the laundry.

International students of STP Sahid Pondok Cabe and Students from Nusa Tenggara Timor are currently living in the Dormitory. Therefore it is a good place to learn how to co-operate and understand each other, about the difference in cultures and religions and different habits. The dormitory is truly enriched with various cultures which gives everyone living here the chance to learn experience and witness the differences of the daily lives and activities from around the world!