Hotel opening in Ubud in September 2021 without doors and walls in an off-the-beaten-track, untouched part of northern Ubud . Pioneering a ‘no walls, no doors’ concept throughout the property and in each of its 16 balés (villas), Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, is scheduled to open in September 2021. Situated in a quiet enclave surrounded by rice paddies and jungle, the site’s unique topography is next to the Ayung River and waterfall, including a sweeping view of the seven majestic peaks. The resort has 16 balés, designed to blend spacious indoor-outdoor living areas with 180-degree panoramic views and sounds of nature through a bold taste of ‘The Naked Experience’ where only a thin veil separates guests from nature.

Scattered on and off the property, secret Hideaway Spots draw on the element of being at one with nature, providing guests with a garden sanctuary for meditation, reading, or simply taking a moment to pause and unwind. At the resort’s heart are the Open Kitchen and Living Room, both open dining and lounge spaces created to evoke a sense of community where guests can learn how the resort’s zero-waste farm-to-table concept, local sourcing philosophy and heritage techniques. Seventy percent of the menu concept is plant-based, sourced locally within an hour’s drive from the property.

The Botanist Bar is centred around the use of local-grown natural ingredients and botanicals infused into its beverages, while Toja Spa celebrates the wellbeing traditions from Buahan village and its surrounding areas, with a unique “open” garden experience – certified by the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa Academy.

 Hotel opening in Ubud without doors and walls

Electric car trip Jakarta to Bali cost only 15 US$ [ 200.000 IDR ] instead of 79 US$ [ 1.100.000 IDR ] normally on fuel according Erik Thohit , the Indonesian Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir said the use of electric cars is much more economical than conventional cars that rely on fuel oil .Our oil needs are around 1.5 million barrels per day, while domestic production is only half of it,  Electric cars fully use domestic energy such as coal, gas, water, or EBT. We don’t need to waste foreign exchange, “he said. In order to encourage use and provide convenience for electric car users, the government has ensured that PLN ( Indonesian Electric state owned company ) is ready to meet the needs of electricity supply and supporting infrastructure, including SPKLU ( power charging station ).

Meanwhile, the composition of the charging infrastructure preparation is 80 percent in households, 20 percent of SPKLU in public places. “Because it is a habit for electric car owners to charge at home at  night and the car can be  used again in the morning,” added Erick. In terms of operational costs, the use of electric cars is also considered to be more efficient than oil-fueled cars. In fact, PLN has also prepared a discount for added power and a 30% discount for charging electric cars at home at night. “Only a fifth of the fuel car. If for the same mileage an ordinary car costs 500.000 IDR ( 35 US$ ) for example, this electric car only needs 100.000 IDR ( 7 US$ ). Has been tested by the Commissioner of PLN. (Route) Jakarta-Bali only needs 200.000 IDR ( 15 US$ ).

If using an ordinary car, the fuel will be used up around 1.1 million, “said Erick. The use of electric cars is also more environmentally friendly because it produces less CO2 emissions than ordinary cars. So that it will improve air quality and support the achievement of targets for reducing national greenhouse gas emissions.

Erik Thohit , the Indonesian Minister of State-Owned Enterprises

To support the use of electric cars on the Trans Java Toll Road, currently PLN has SPKLUs in 4 rest areas on the Trans Java Toll Road. Erick reiterated that President Joko Widodo had issued Presidential Regulation No. 55 of 2019 concerning the Acceleration of the Battery Electric Vehicle Program for Road Transportation to encourage the use of electric cars in Indonesia. He considered that encouragement was needed in the form of a Ministerial Regulation for incentives and financial support in order to promote electric cars.

With an electric car ecosystem that is supported by regulations, there will be investment opportunities . The battery industry will grow , including battery exchange services as an attractive business model for the community says Erick. Changing the ecosystem of fuel vehicles to electric vehicles is a step towards realizing energy security, converting imported energy consumption into domestic energy, reducing transportation operating costs, and reducing emissions so that the environment is cleaner.

Electric car trip Jakarta to Bali

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