Archive for May, 2008

26 May

Lowongan Kerja Jobs Marriott Medan

Lowongan Kerja Hotel Medan
Latest Update 07 June 2008 - a detailed job Vacancies for Marriott Hotel posted below:
Update: Many visitors are looking for a job or career at JW Marriott Hotel Medan.

(picture taken: 4th May 2008)
We have requested this information for you and here’s what you have been looking for:
“Our Marriott pre-opening office is at [...]


25 May

Medan in Google Map

Map of Medan
We have just finished compiling Places of Interests in Medan in Google Maps. You can browse and surf the map of Medan.
However, please be warned that Google Map of Medan is 2 years out of date!
Here’s the proof:
Sun Plaza and Medan Fair is still an empty land in Google Maps of Medan [...]


20 May

Aston Hotel Medan Opening

Here is a picture of Aston Hotel in Medan
It is due to open at end of 2008 together with Marriott Hotel. Tourists and Business Executives to Medan can now enjoy more choices of quality 5 star hotels.
Right in front of the Aston Hotel, as you can see in the picture is the City Hall of [...]


13 May

Therapy Centre for Kids

I just found out about this new facility in Medan
It is a therapy centre for Kids with:

Autism
Hyperactive
Difficulty in Learning / education

Difficulty in Speaking
Motor - Movement Problems
Slow in Walking

I guess this is something new in Medan and if any of you need such a service or facility for your children, then you may want to contact [...]


12 May

Youngest Professor from Medan

A friend sent me this email of The Pride of Medan:
Nelson Tansu achieved as a Professor in Electrical Engineering in USA before the age of 30.
Since his surname “Tansu” sounds Japanese, many Japanese Consulates has tried to persuade him to return to Japanto contribute to Japan’s econony. BUT, Prof. Tansu declared that he [...]


10 May

Learn Bahasa Indonesia Online

Now there is a new way to learn bahasa Indonesia - Online.
If you are traveling to Indonesia for business or pleasure and you want to polish up your bahasa Indonesia but do not have the time to take lessons, you can check out Rosetta Stone language system. It offers Bahasa Indonesia as one of their [...]


09 May

Scam from Medan?

I received a very disturbing email and comment today by a visitor from Deutschland about his bad experience on Medan! You can see his comments in our guestbook and I have also attached it below in italics.
What disturbed me was that some scammers have used “Medan” to scam people off online as described in the [...]


05 May

Yoga Life Opens in Medan

yoga, an Alternative Medicines or sport practice has become very popular in Medan.
If you are a yoga fan, you will be glad to hear that a reputable professional Yoga company - Yoga Life has opened in Medan. It is supposed to be part of an International Yoga Network.
You can find:

Yoga Studio with:

Hatha Yogasana
Ashtangga Yoga
Vinyasa Flow

Yoga [...]


03 May

New Governor North Sumatra 2008-2013

Remember the election for the new governor of North Sumatra?
Well, here’s the result, the new governor and vice governor of North Sumatra are:

Governor: H. SYAMSUL ARIFIN, SE

Vice Governor: GATOT PUJO NUGROHO, ST
 
You can check out more on their education, biography, vision and mission even their family and childrens online at their main website Syamsul & [...]


02 May

Char Kwe Tiao Medan at 88

Medan’s Popular Rice Noodle at Selat Panjang
If you are Medanese, I am sure you must have tasted this Char Kwe Tiao at Selat Panjang by the 88 year old man.
Everytime we pass the stall, we always wonder why this old man is still selling Kwe Tiao at his age. It must be his hobby! [...]