Garuda Indonesia Colours Magazine June 2016 | Page 126

124 Travel | Jakarta © RooM the Agency / Alamy Stock Photo SELAMAT ULANG TAHUN June 22, 2016, marks the 489th anniversary of Indonesia’s capital city. The governor of Jakarta and two Jakarta denizens extend their best wishes. “Happy birthday, Jakarta! Stay stylish! I hope to see even more fashion events to show the world that Jakarta, and Indonesia, is a leader in global fashion. The fashion of this great city helps to reflect its growing modernity and heritage at the same time.” Basuki Tjahaja Purnama Governor of Jakarta “I hope for Jakarta to become a more pedestrian-friendly city so people can walk around on Sudirman like they can on Orchard Road in Singapore. Along the well-lit walkways there will be orderly street food stalls with proper permits to certify that they are clean and safe as well as delicious. With time, great commitment, hard work and the support of various parties, this and so much more can be achieved for our city to have a brighter future. “Saya ingin orang-orang bisa berjalan kaki di Sudirman seperti di Orchard Road, Singapura. Nanti di tengah trotoar ada tempat untuk PKL (Pedagang Kaki Lima) berjualan yang terjamin kebersihan dan keamanannya, selain tentunya juga enak. Memang dibutuhkan waktu, komitmen tinggi, kerja keras, dan dukungan banyak pihak untuk menjadikan Jakarta yang lebih baik. Happy birthday, Jakarta! Semoga Jakarta menjadi lebih baik.” Here’s to a better Jakarta!” Selamat ulang tahun Jakarta! “Selamat ulang tahun Jakarta! Tetap gaya! Semoga semakin banyak ajang mode digelar, sehingga Jakarta dan Indonesia bisa menjadi kiblat mode dunia. Karena mode di kota yang maju ini merupakan cermin dari modernitas dan juga budaya Jakarta.” Samuel Wongso Celebrity Suit Designer Addie MS Music Conductor and Composer “I am optimistic about Jakarta’s development, looking at the progress of transportation projects, improvements to public spaces, street and river cleaning projects, gentrification of neglected districts and more. I hope a grand concert hall will be built in central Jakarta or nearby.” “Saya sangat optimis dengan penataan Jakarta sekarang, setelah melihat pembangunan transportasi massal, ruang publik terpadu ramah anak, kebersihan jalan dan sungai, dan penanganan pemukiman kumuh. Semoga Jakarta membangun concert hall di pusat kota, atau sekitarnya.”