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Here is a conversation about “Bolehkah” which means “Can I”. The conversation is between Chris, a vlogger from Australia, and a local of Bima who owned a traditional building at Maria tourism village, Bima Regency. After watching a horse race, Chris asked for permission to enter the traditional building.

Chris (P)             : “ Unik sekali rumah ini.

Warga lokal (W) :   Dulu bangunan ini digunakan sebagai rumah dan tempat

                                menyimpan padi. Sekarang bangunan ini hanya menjadi

                                objek wisata budaya dan sejarah.

Chris (P)             :   Bolehkah saya masuk?

Warga lokal (W) :   Boleh. Mari, silakan.

In this conversation, you hear the expression “Bolehkah saya masuk?” (2x)which means “Can I come in?”. In the expression there is the word “bolehkah” (2x)which means “Can I?”, which is followed by an activity they want to do.

In the expression there is the word “bolehkah” which means “Can I?” which is followed by “saya masuk” (2x) which means “come in”. So the expression“ Bolehkah saya masuk?” (2x) which means “Can I come in” which means asking for permission to enter the building.

Other example.

Here is another use of “bolehkah” (2x) which means “Can I” to ask for permission in other sentences.

Bolehkah kami datang ke perayaan itu? (2x) which means Can we come to the celebration?

Bolehkah saya duduk di kursi ini? (2x) which means Can I come to the chair?

Maria village is one of the tourism villages in Wawo, Bima Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. In the tourism village, there is the uma lengge. In the language of Mbojo, uma lengge means “a house with a high and cone-shaped ceiling”. In the past, uma lengge was used as a house and storage for harvest.

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Loksado is one of sub-districts in Hulu Sungai Selatan district, South Kalimantan province. It is located approximately 185 kilometres from Banjarmasin, the capital of South Kalimantan province. Loksado is located in the Meratus mountains and is one of the natural tourism areas with cultural attractions of the hill dayak community, the indigenous tribe of the Meratus mountains.

For its own natural tourism, Loksado is blessed with at least 8 beautiful waterfalls. In this edition, we will introduce one of the eight waterfalls that have become the main destination in Loksado, namely Haratai Waterfall.

To get to Haratai Waterfall, which is quite far, you can use private vehicles or public transportation. If you are using public transport, just choose the one that goes to Kandangan, the capital of Hulu Sungai Selatan district. From Kandangan to Loksado, the journey takes about 1 hour.

After arriving in Loksado, the journey continues to Haratai village which is about 20 kilometres away. From Loksado to the location of the Haratai Waterfall attraction can only be travelled by two-wheeled vehicles. The terrain is also quite extreme. The 9-kilometre road climbs and descends with an estimated steepness of up to 60 degrees. The width of the road at some points is no more than 1.5 metres, with a ravine or river on one side. For those without a vehicle, you can rent a motorbike or use a motorbike taxi service. The car park is about 100 metres from the waterfall. From the car park, you have to walk and cross the suspension bridge until you reach the counter. You have to pay the entrance fee of IDR 5,000 per person.

Arriving at the location of Haratai waterfall, you will be amazed by its beauty. Haratai Waterfall is about 20 metres high and has three levels. The water discharge is quite large so it is very difficult to swim around the waterfall. Especially if it rains. During the dry season, the water discharge is not too heavy.

Below the waterfall, there is a lake that can be used for bathing or just soaking. For bathing, the tour manager provides tyres for visitors. For those of you who don't want to soak in the clear water of Haratai waterfall, you can take pictures with the background of the waterfall.

Haratai Waterfall is open daily from 7am to 5pm local time. At this tourist location, there is a gazebo to rest while enjoying the atmosphere, there is also a place to change clothes. If you want to spend the night, there are many inns around Loksado.

Photo credit: ANTARA/HO-KJRI Melbourne/infopublik.id

The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Melbourne along with the Indonesian diaspora in Victoria organized Festival Indonesia Business Forum: Indonesia-Australia Economic Powerhouse Business Forum. The event aims to attract cooperation in the digital sector and private funding.

An official statement from the Indonesian Consulate General in Melbourne received by Antara on Friday (4/10) stated that the forum, which took place in Melbourne, raised the theme Building an Economic Powerhouse: Leveraging Mutual Strengths in Digital Technology and Private Fund Sectors and consists of three discussion sessions.

Indonesian Ambassador to Australia and Vanuatu Siswo Pramono said the theme reflects the spirit of collaboration and shared ambition between Indonesia and Australia to achieve the common goals of economic development, peace and prosperity.

Ambassador Siswo said that by working together, Indonesia and Australia can unlock enormous opportunities, drive innovation, and ensure that the growth of both countries is sustainable.

Present at the opening of the business forum was, among others, the Deputy for Investment Climate Development of the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board, Riyatno.

He provided a strategic outlook on the economic partnership between the two countries. According to Riyatno, the business forum can be a valuable platform to collaborate and explore new opportunities for partnership.

In his closing remarks, Indonesian Consul General for Victoria and Tasmania, Kuncoro Waseso, said that the business forum is a means to an end and a tool to help achieve real and concrete cooperation that benefits the people of both countries.

The forum identified a number of investment opportunities for Australian pension and private funding companies, including in sectors such as infrastructure, education, and manufacturing.

Great opportunities were also seen in the digital technology sector, both for creative industries such as games, as well as digital technology that supports other sectors, such as telematics for fleet management.

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The location of Torohudan beach in Kanigoro village, Saptosari sub-district, Gunungkidul district, Special Region of Yogyakarta, is hidden behind the fields and rice fields of residents. This beach can be said to be a new touris attraction but has become a favorite for anglers. One of the reasons why not many visitors come to visit this beach is because of its remote location and difficult access. Vehicles can only reach the parking area, beyond that visitors have to walk through fields or rice fields with steep and up and down roads for approximately 10-15 minutes to the beach.

As soon as you enter the Torohudan beach area, you will be greeted with a cool atmosphere thanks to the trees growing around it and the view of the blue and calming sea water. On the right and left sides of the beach there are two cliffs that flank this beach. The sand is white and tends to be rough. The calm waves are safe for swimming or just playing in the water. The calming sound of the waves, the wide expanse of sand and the gentle sea breeze really bring a peaceful sensation. The stunning natural beauty of the beach that spoils the eyes has a positive effect on mental and physical health.

Surrounded by cliffs and green trees adds to the beauty of the beach. In addition to taking pictures, visitors to Torohudan beach can also enjoy various interesting activities such as swimming, playing in the water and also camping. Torohudan beach is indeed an ideal place to enjoy the natural beauty at night. In addition, the view of the sunset at Torohudan beach is very beautiful and romantic.

If you want to visit this beach, you must pass through a path and rocks that are quite steep and extreme and take time because they require caution. However, the difficult journey will not be in vain when you reach the beach area, because you will be presented with the view of a very beautiful beach. It is better to avoid coming during the rainy season, because access is rather difficult to pass.

Torohudan Beach with its uniqueness and beauty, is about 50 km from the center of Yogyakarta. This beach is very suitable as a tourist destination for those who are looking for tranquility, as well as an exotic experience in Yogyakarta.