Joint-Maintenance Cooperation Committee(JMCC) Conference @ YOGJAKARTA - FEB 2006

 

It was just a small airport, the arrival hall was as big as my master bedroom, nevertheless the executive lounge was impressive. We were welcomed by the PLN (Indonesia Electric Utility) with flower garland and a very warm welcome.
The JMCC meeting this year was hosted by the Indonesians. Hyatt Regency was chosen as the venue, following Johor Bahru the year before. The resort had all necessity (minus a gym tho) and the workers were very helpful and polite.
Some snapshots around the Hyatt Hotel in Yogjakarta.
We were entertained by a local DJ as our MC and 2 lovely gals at our welcoming dinner. Delegates from EGAT (Thailand Electric Utility was also present. JMCC is represented by EGAT, PLN and TNB. Felt kinda weird coz it was my 1st time meeting them. As for En. Rozemi and Yoke Wai, they've certainly made frens wif the other delegates when they were in JB during the 6th JMCC last year.
Pak Yoko and me looked on in marvel as the bosses sang a few songs. Remarkably it was really good. I was impressed. Yogjakarta was an hour behind Malaysia time and I was beat by 10pm. Decided to call it a night as tomorrow was indeed a big day.
After the opening ceremony and photo session of the entire group., the presentations started to take place. Oh ya, somehow I left my Ties at home and hence had to borrow one from Mr. Leong. The other Malaysian delegates includes Hj. Ilham, En. Rosli, En Rozimi, and Yoke Wai. Each of us presenting one topic for the event.
Osman, Ilham & Rosli		Pak Singal(from PLN) & Me
The discussion paused that day and we find ourselves hopping into a tour bus (everywhere was 30min) and having dinner near the Prambanan Temple. The food was great. Fried Nangka .. yum yum... and tempe.. yum yum...... drinking the ginger drink was kinda weird tho. Oh.. and errr.. the spicy stuff.... had to avoid that all the way... :D
Too bad it was too dark.. Cant actually see the temple behind us.
Nice food and company. The local food was nice, especially the fried nangka.
Oh, we all wore the same polo shirt as we were all going for a bowling tournament that night.
But before that, we got to see a cultural ballet dance at an open air theater right beside our dinner place. The place is called GEDUNG KESENIAN TRI MURTI
The story of Ramayana ... a bit draggy.
It was the story of Ramayana, like the ones I saw in Bali (Kecak dance) tho the ending was different.. ???
We later went bowling. Again, I was half asleep. Even the durian aroma in the whole bowling alley didnt manage to keep me awake. It was  a long night. Got back to the hotel room and slept like a log.
Scored badly, 100 and only 50... ha.. ha... darn, to think there was a time when 150 was my average.		Had plenty of fruits that night
2nd day of presentation and it was my turn to present my topic - Experiences in Substation Automation. A few people commented that the presentation was good. :) Too bad the topic only got a small party interested. Argh, my big fish in small pond syndrome. It was good nevertheless to have shared the knowledge we had. My shoulders were lighter after that. :) :) ... couldn't believe i was stressed up... well, i think it was the hectic schedule and was just glad that everything was coming to an end.
And just like the day before, mid way after lunch we had a short break to exercise to make us all more awake.
doing the macarena		it was back to the discussions right after that.?
The two days discussion ended with a closing ceremony and a farewell dinner attended by the delegates. Cant remember where we were but this area is known for its products made from silver.
We were entertained by the same MC on the 1st day and wonderful and talented singers. I so rike it when they sang Siti Nurhaliza's song.. 'bukan cinta biasa' ... hmm.. tho she did get the lyrics wrong.
The indonesian delegates sang wonderfully. Such Talent. And they danced the night away.
The Indonesians group singing was truly great. Was Impressed listening to Zainal and Dini singing..
The Thais attempted to sing too... :)
We went to the palace and Candi Borobudur the next day after going to a substation :)
The group picture of all of us at the palace. Notice the thai(sanskrit) words on the palace.
The JMCC delegates with the palace care takers.
The care takers and a javanese looking gate in the palace.
We then took a bus and proceeded to Candi Borobudur, 1 hour ride away
Time was running out for me as I need to catch my flight at 3PM. We reached Borobudur temple and viewed a documentary on it. It was the story of Buddha and some animals as depicted on the stone carving surrounding the temple.
A model of the Borobudur Temple
An arial view of the borobudur temple		The borobuder temple from below
Me and Yoke Wai had a really quick lunch then we walked up Borobudur temple. It was drizzling. Dini and Putti was sweet enough to accompany us both.
It was raining The lower stupa had diamond shaped holes. As we reached the top, the holes were square-ish Better cloudy and rainy than being hot. Its fingers indicates its mastering karma A magnificent temple it was The middle stupa is empty The murals on the walls depicts stories of buddha and animals Yoke Wai & Putti Osman & Putti		Walking up the stairs to Borobudur Still lots of more steps to go.... argh.... i almost gave up. A statue of Buddha is in each stupa There was a total of 72 stupa. Holding the hands of the stupa is believe to grant wishes Dini, Putti & Yoke Wai Putti, Osman & Dini We all heading down the temple Yoke Wai, Osman & Putti Yoke Wai, Dini & Putti
Borobudur Temple - One of the 7th wonder of the World

JOKES SHARED ON THE BUS.

The Japanese president practiced the following before seeing the US president, Clinton.

- He is to greet "How do u do?" , the reply is to be " I'm fine, how about you"
- He responds "Me Too"

And the day came and the Japanese made a mistake and said

- "Who are u?", at an attempt not to be embarass, Clinton replied, I'm Hillary's Husband... and the Japanese President said ..........
- Me too ( ha ha ha )..........

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