TREKKERS’ PARADISE
Mount Rinjani offers adventurers a three-day experience in one of Indonesia's most spectacular landscapes.
Mount Rinjani and the surrounding peaks and forests recently joined two other Indonesian geoparks on UNESCO's Global Geoparks list. Mount Rinjani National Park is one of the main highlights on the island of Lombok. Rinjani is accompanied by Batur Geopark on the island of Bali and Mt. Sewu Geopark in East Java province on the fourth-largest island on UNESCO's list along with 125 other geoparks in 35 countries. Interest in the natural wonder spiked in 2017, with international tourist arrivals up 28.57% and domestic tourism up 44.18% compared to 2016. Aligned with definition of a UNESCO Global Geopark, Rinjani will continue its focus on conservation, education, and economic empowerment in addition to fostering sustainable tourism in the 41,000ha park.
Mount Rinjani
The namesake volcanic mountain of the broader national park, Mount Rinjani is Indonesia's second-highest volcano, scraping the sky at 3,726m. The trek to the summit is not technically challenging, though it is physically demanding. Those who venture to the top are rewarded with awesome—by the word's most literal definition of inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence—sunrise views. Hikers can start in the nearby village of Senaru or Sembalun, where there are several companies offering guided tours and the necessary equipment like tents, sleeping bags, food, and water.
Segara Anak and Gunung Baru
The dominating peak gives way to a 50-sqkm caldera called Segara Anak, meaning “child of the sea.” Within this natural hot spring is Gunung Baru (New Mountain), which is the small-cone of a new volcano. While hikers can reach the summit and return in two days, most tours are three days to include a walk into the caldera and a relaxing dip in the hot springs.
Mulang Pakelem
At the end of the dry season, which runs from May to November and is the best time to summit Mount Rinjani, is the Mulang Pakelem ceremony. The origins of the ceremony trace back to the 18th century. The Hindu ceremony, with pilgrims dressed in white and consisting mostly of prayer, invokes fertility and rain just before the wet season.
TREKKERS’ PARADISE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Interview
Dr. Bambang Brodjonegoro, Minister , National Development Planning (Bappenas)
TBY talks to Dr. Bambang Brodjonegoro, Minister of National Development Planning (Bappenas), on acquiring financing for infrastructure projects and boosting private sector involvement in the country.
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Thomas Trikasih Lembong, Chairman, Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)
Thomas Trikasih Lembong is the Chairman of BKPM. He was a former Minister of Trade of Indonesia from 2015-2016. Prior his appointment in the cabinet, he had a long professional career. He was a Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Partner, and Partner at Quvat Management Pte Ltd and also served as President Commissioner at PT Graha Layar Prima Tbk (BlitzMegaplex) since 2012. He was previously employed with Principia Management Group and the Equity Division of Morgan Stanley (Singapore) Pte. Ltd, among others. He received a bachelor's degree in architecture and urban design from Harvard. He also was elected Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2008.
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Tevita Lavemaau, Former Minister of Finance and National Planning , Tonga
TBY talks to Tevita Lavemaau, Former Minister of Finance and National Planning of Tonga, on the effect of climate change on the country, its work to combat inequality, and further areas of cooperation with Indonesia.
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Dr. Tito Sulistio, President Director, Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX)
TBY talks to Dr. Tito Sulistio, President Director of Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), on the strong performance of the capital markets, its goals to increase the number of listed companies, and the growing importance of digital innovation.
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Amien Sunaryadi, Chairman, Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas)
TBY talks to Amien Sunaryadi, Chairman of Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas), on preparing new block offerings, attracting greater investment into the sector, and pushing for exploration.
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Ronald Walla, President Director, PT Wismilak Inti Makmur
TBY talks to Ronald Walla, President Director of PT Wismilak Inti Makmur, on offering the public a more relevant value proposition, strengthening the ideology of Indonesia's founding fathers, and forging bigger profit margins.
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Teddy Tjokrosaputro, President Director, PT Rimo International Lestari (RIMO)
TBY talks to Teddy Tjokrosaputro, President Director of PT Rimo International Lestari (RIMO), on stepping back forcefully from the brink, using affordable housing as a springboard, and laying the groundwork for the country's future.
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In the House
As strong economic growth, an optimistic political outlook, and a partially successful tax amnesty to repatriate offshore wealth continue to drive up housing prices in Indonesia's major urban centers, demand for new housing and shares in developers plummeted in 2017.
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