Indonesian Edition, in English

MRA Media is to launch AMICA, a new fashion and lifestyle magazine in English under the license of RCS Periodici, Milan - Italy, in September. The magazine will be the first local English fashion and lifestyle magazine from the MRA Print Division. AMICA will follow the concept of the original Italian AMICA that attracts readers with a clean and elegant layout. The signature white layout is a unique way to respect the featured stories, fashion and beauty products, and it presents anonymous models on white background for its covers.

www.mra.co.id

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Local to Worldwide

Gran Melia Jakarta presents its August promotions through its wide array of Indonesian culinary diversity while commemorating Indonesia's 63rd Independence Day. Chef Babe Kijo will prepare cultural favorites for lunch and dinner.

Also, an Ecuador Food festival is being held in collaboration with the Embassy of Ecuador at Café Gran Via. A scallop promotion is on offer in both Eastern and Western cuisine, as Chef Lau Pak Wai will create a distinctive scallop menu. A Jamoe Festival lets guests get recharged by taking an Indonesian herbal tonic that will lift up spirits and energy. These and many other food and beverage delights are presented by the Grand Melia Jakarta throughout the month of August.

Gran Meliá Jakarta, (021) 526-8080
www.granmeliajakarta.com

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Of Luxury and Art...

Hotel Tugu Lombok opens as the first luxury art hotel on the island, located on the pristine white sand beach of Sire on the northwest coast. Next door to this tropical haven is a beautiful 18 hole-golf course and virgin landscapes, with traditional thatched roofed huts and empty green fields where local life continues today much the same as it has done for centuries. The Hotel Tugu Lombok is comprised of approximately six hectares of mature palm plantations facing the open ocean and the sunrise of Rinjani (Indonesia's second highest mountain). Hotel Tugu Lombok features hundreds of original, beautiful artworks and antiques, testament to the long forgotten and original culture of the isle of Lombok.

www.tuguhotels.com/lombok

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Going Veggie

Melia Purosani's Ching San Restaurant in Yogyakarta will hold a Vegetarian Food Promotion in August. The Chef will choose five items for lunch and dinner; Vegetarian Steak, Vegetable Sapo, Vegetarian Kwe Tiaw, Vegetarian Soup, and Vegetarian Fried Rice, which is prepared a la carte. Coming and eating with the family is recommended. The restaurant can seat 90 persons, and a private room that can seat 20 persons is also available.

The Ching San Restaurant is easy to find, as it is located in the Melia Purosani Hotel in the heart of Yogyakarta. Their specialty is Cantonese and Schezuan food, and every Sunday there are 21 varieties of Dim Sum.

Melia Purosani
Yogyakarta, (0274) 589-521
www.meliajogja.com

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Swim, Run, Pedal: Lombok!

Senggigi will again host the Lombok International Triathlon on Sunday November 9, following on the success of the inaugural event back in October 2007.

Over 200 athletes from many Asian countries are expected to take part in this challenging event that consists of a 1.8km swim, a 55km bicycle ride, and 12km run. The 2007 champions, Assad Attamimi from Australia, Sebastien Calle from France, Rob Palmer from New Zealand and Dirk Sandrock from Germany are just a few of the top names expected to battle it out for the honor of becoming the Lombok Triathlon 2008 Champion.

Indonesian citizens will have the chance to compete for a total prize of Rp 12,500,000, with the winner pocketing Rp 5,000,000. The 2007 Indonesian champion was Kadri from Mataram.

New in 2008 is 'The Island Team Cup', an opportunity for people to team up and share the excitement and sense of achievement gained from completing an endurance challenge together.

A 6km Senggigi Run will also be held as part of the festive Lombok Triathlon weekend, giving everyone the chance to be part of the action.

For more information on the Lombok Triathlon visit www.lomboktriathlon.com. Indonesians residing in Indonesia may contact lomboktriathlon@tribob.com for discounted race entry rates.

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