Bandung Holyday Inn

Thrashing in at Bandung Holyday Inn for the coming New Year’s Eve Vacation will definitely enhance your trip, particularly for the thrilling shopping experiences at the surrounding Dago St...Like many retailers around the Globe shoppers will be lured with the deepest and attractive discount end of the year sales.

If you insist on knowing what sort of shopping paradise the Dago has, perhaps the link could enlighten your shopping’s quest. And this outlet lists is suggested by a dedicated shopper from the neighbouring country.

This 150 rooms modern Hotel is located amidst those attractive Factory Outlets, though it is not the only Hotel along Dago St, it offers great convenient access to some interesting places. But most definitely the Hotel’s strategic location has met my best guidance toward the Tips to Avoid Stand Still Traffic Jams along the busy and crowded Dago’s shopping paradise.

The street is one of the busiest with traffic jams along the whole of its length during every weekend night and in particular on long public holiday. As such that taking a stroll along instead of driving is the best way to explore considering its interesting night life vividly “bling-bling” activities.

The Dago area in my recollection is one of the best district shall we say offering classy complete attraction places with Jalan Riau Bandung as the second best. Furthermore getting closer to the down town at lower part is as busy as interesting as well as driving up North, though the Northern part as nicknamed the upper Dago provides a number of Look Out Points.

Along this upper section as the name indicates higher elevation is predominantly consisted of mid to higher class restaurants, with the remaining locations are popular amongst the younger generation for a bit of "Hanky panky". Whichever places interest you at the end of the day as your muscles are aching the Hotel also offers one of the best there is of Bandung Spa Treatment.

Bandung Spa

It is virtually impossible to avoid some trip hurdles during this December peak season. Unless you have made an advanced booking on any of Hotel at Bandung already, the chance of getting your favourite room is pretty much slim!

Likewise it would be similarly “Mission Impossible” to drive from Jakarta without suffering any traffic hold up despite the best of any kind of Tips to Avoid Stand Still Traffic Jams along Cipularang-Purbaleunyi Toll road. Just get along at the available pace and have enough rest, otherwise you might as well book early for a luxurious Bandung Spa treatment prior to any intensive shopping activities.

Typically you could choose the oil and also the scrub that you wish to use, the treatment begins by dipping your feet into a huge "bowls" filled with warm water and salt. As the attendant completely washes your feet we then are escorted to another room that may consist of 2 adjacent beds or more for a thorough massage.

Each spa house has its own unique theme as well as cosy enough with soothing atmosphere to make us feel as though we were somewhere else on the ninth cloud. The body massage covers both from the back and the front - when we are lying down on our backs, they will put some cover on our eyes to get even more relaxing enhancement.

The cloud ninth experience should by now bring a forceful drowsiness and this sleepy feeling will be further heightened by entire bodies scrubbing as well as a very relaxing face massage. The treatment is finalized by new awareness of smoother skin and relaxed muscles where as enhanced inner feeling will be assisted by normally hot shower accompanied by a small cup of hot ginger or mint lavender tea afterward.

Santika Bandung

Following the previous article on Jalan Riau Bandung the Hotel Santika Bandung is an excellent choice for modern 3 stars accommodation within the famous shopping district. It is located next to a high class Yogya Department Store and just few hundreds meter to the Dago, Merdeka and Riau Streets cross section.

As mentioned in the previous article as well on the issue of handling the Group travelling hurdle; staying at this Hotel did solve our travelling hindrances. A few years back we travelled to Bandung in not less than 5 families group on 4 separate vehicles, there were 2 families with toddlers. The Hotel’s swimming pool facility helped to fulfil our toddler needs, though it was not heated and being tiny, it was sufficient to distract them from gaming gadgetry.

The rest of the group was essentially divided into two main distinct sub groups with different shopping targets, one to find bargain toddler clothing where as the other one for adult clothing and accessories. Then it was further divided into fancy, branded or just plain ordinary merchandise. Accordingly the group simply dispersed and subsequently disappeared into the nearby corresponding Factory Outlets.

Furthermore we could just walk to those outlets on Riau, Dago or Merdeka Street in a convenient manner. And when the kids got enough of swimming in cold, we then brought them to the Cisangkuy Street in less than 5 minutes drive away for Horse Riding; it was actually very close to the former Dutch Indies government office the Gedung Sate.

Incidentally when you Travel to Bandung Inroad via Cipularang Toll road and exits through Pasteur gate you would end up from the fly over bridge at the Northern side of the Gedung Sate. Though be aware that driving during the peak season would take in multiple of 5 minutes duration, perhaps up to four times more!

Jalan Riau Bandung

Riau Street or Jalan Riau Bandung is one of many popular shopping Streets out of yet a number of tourist attraction locations within North Bandung. This Northern part section had been developed by the Dutch Indies prior to 1930s period and was designed and allocated for its government offices as well as their respective housing areas.

The development was the natural evolvement from the year 1812 where large Java Cities connecting main road was established and roughly around a century later that railway was constructed, the train station and the great post road as it was called were both located right at the center of Bandung.

By extending the city to its Northern direction all government buildings could get the Tangkuban Perahu Mountain view as such that most building is indeed facing the then fantastic mountain scenery, if the building has had not received alteration at all. And by sheer coincident should you Travel to Bandung Inroad via Cipularang Toll road and exits through Pasteur gate you would end up from the fly over bridge at the Northern side of the former Dutch Indies main government building the Gedung Sate.

The Riau Street extends from Dago Street another shopping area to the great post road now A Yani Boulevard, for more info on both street whereabouts within North Bandung area including some Outlet and Hotel Lists; see Bandung Trip Map Guide.

Being one of local tourist attraction is always busy particularly during the long public holiday; getting caught in a traffic jam during this period on either Dago or Riau Street is like being stranded in the middle of a huge parade of carnival, you might as well be taking a leisure stroll while carefully selecting out which Factory Outlet that fancy to drop by.

Therefore for those who fancy dropping by to each Outlet, getting accommodation within the area would be a sensible and convenient choice as there are dozens of Hotels available. Many people are travelling in a group whose members are having different shopping interest; the group could disperse and regroup later back in the nearby Hotel. Group coordination hurdle and hassles is cut to the minimum!

Hotel at Bandung

Bandung has again been chosen to host an International convention; the Asian Parliamentary Assembly started last Monday which will last until December 10th to cover three important agenda on market integration, poverty, and corruption. Consequently for safety measures the local police have prepared 2,500 personnel to secure the fourth plenary session of the Forum to anticipate huge protests on the International Anti-corruption Day that coincides with convention today.

Some traffic piling were hampering Bandoeng’s inner part as the Police completely sealed off a number of surrounding streets including the heritage street; Asia Africa, in order to secure opening ceremonial by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

No doubt that most Hotel at Bandung is sold out. Despite of the resort city convention function ever since the 1955 Asian African Non Alignment conference and even since the Dutch Indies City Planning inception in 1920s, the city has been as vibrant and eager to entertain for almost a century, it is always busy and tightly packed on every event occasion.

Though the infrastructure is a tad inadequate during the peak season opting for Travel to Bandung Inroad via Cipularang toll road from the capital Jakarta would seem to be a viable yet convenient choice. There is a glimpse of unique local lifestyle on parade along the toll road being shown more than other transport option such as by either train or airplane. Yet your Bandung trip would be complete if returning to Jakarta through the scenery Puncak Pass, provided that you are willing to spend twice the journey time length.

Just sit back, relax and enjoy your Bandung Trip, while Yudhoyono’s opening speech lingers on;

"The different Asia is a region with full of partnership network and tolerance, peaceful and prosper region and a territory that becomes the world's growth hub,"

"Currently, we are in a time that is full of momentum and opportunities. The world in 21st century will be very different with 20th one,"

"In the transforming world, Asia will be 'more relevant' with its role increases further,"

"We are part of the solution of various problems that are complex and related each other locally, nationally, regionally and globally,"

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Chevrolet Suburban

A Chevrolet Suburban in a travel site? For decades long Bandoeng Trip were relying on either motor car or railways, both type of transportation were available to go to or from Bandoeng from the turn of century. Only recently the comfortable means of transportation have been provided by Train, plane and modern motor car. But early in 1970s whenever our Grand Ma paid a visit to us in Jakarta she used the “4848” shuttle nicknamed Suburban.

The Suburban cab featured a "wrap around" windshield following the styling of the 1960 - 1961 model year resembling earlier Chevrolet cars and had large oval ports above the grille. Later on from 1962 onwards, the hood styling was 'toned down' a bit, with a slightly more modern looking hood that eliminated the large ports. Subsequently in 1964, the front glass area was updated to a flatter windshield, and larger door glass. All early models featured either tailgate or "barn door" rear openings.

This model series introduced a factory-equipped 4WD ("K") option for the first time. The 2WD "C" models introduced a torsion bar-based independent front suspension and trailing arm and coil spring rear. But by 1963, returned to a more conventional coil-spring approach. Once or twice we did go visiting GrandMa on this large comfortable Suburban which I am sure were powered by I-6 (inline six cylinders) engine, later on the 4848 replaced the whole fleet with another GM vehicle the Holden HQ Kingswood from its Australian arm.

Today we have a bewildering shuttle brand including executive bus shuttle, executive business class train as well as the well known “Cipaganti” shuttle using Korean Hyundai or Kia Pregio or similar small bus. They extensively use toll road and have many stop over facilities along and in particular my favourite Cipularang Rest Area Km 57. Last year this Rest Area won the best award!

Hot Spring Ciater

Ciater is one of many Bandoeng’s natural Hot Spring, not only it is one of long established and integrated resort compound complex but also better equipped close to international standard with many decent amenities if not superior than others. It was the last location that our kids enjoy immensely during the last school holiday.

If the time permits make schedule for Hot Spring Ciater a bit late in the afternoon. There is an opportunity for some sight seeing just prior the dark night falls and a good hot spring dip after the dark, the cool breeze air in combination with warm or hot dip bath is quite sensational. In fact our late auntie who had been resided in Holland for decades used to love the place and visit very late night well into 10 o’clock pm.

We’re just finished strolling within the biggest observatory in Southern Hemisphere the Bosscha by 5 pm and subsequently continued the trip to Ciater, we arrived there just as the dark set in. There are many pools available but instead we choose to stretch our leg and dip part of them in smaller one, it is not as crowded and we only interest in dipping ourselves not to swim. Incidentally the swimming pool cost a bit in addition to the entry fee, but it is very affordable and worthwhile to go.

The boys who had been reluctant to be photographed earlier in Bosscha is now appear eager and enthusiastic to immediately throw away their clothing and jump to the small but naturally built pool with slightly amber lighting. Later on we move to the nearby hot spring waterfall and experience a bit of massage simulation.

There are two alternative ways to get to Ciater Hot Spring; one through the Bandoeng city itself where you could stop by on the way to Bosscha Observatory, Lembang Traditional Market as well as the Tangkuban Perahu crater. Or else through the Cipularang Toll road and exit at either Cikampek or and the one that head straight to Subang. Make yourself fresh and fully alert by also stopping by at any rest area there, though it is advisable to stop at Cipularang Rest Area Km 57 or Km 43 or Km 19.

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Fully Booked Bandung Hotels!

This week marks the returning school holiday, most student get already their end of year grade. Or should I say the parent by now has learnt their kids doing at school, and whether they deserve a nice trip present for their better passing mark. Actually it is quite obvious that the traffic has been pleasant lately within the inner city of Jakarta, yet it is traffic jam elsewhere. Particularly on those well known holiday spots.

Though it is nice to know as well that at the very moment Cipularang toll the main road goes to Bandung is also pleasantly quite. Someone just tweet its traffic condition! Wait till tomorrow comes….it will be a hectic Cipularang toll! And those hard to get Bandung hotels. Here we go…

What’s your family trip plan then this time around? The holiday leisure indulgence might have different urgency. Some have prepared for going abroad, or getting back to the home country, Bali or just plain Bandung Leisure time again. In that case it might be worthwhile to look at what’s to see and Tips in Bandung here at my Leisure Activities Content.

Bandung Leisure might not be the only source for your Leisure Activities or mere Bandung hotels reference, yet it explore further into quality family time. Quality time that our family has been indulging for some time, and yours should too.

Here in this particular enclosing area is sufficient enough to make your two days trip worth a full action packed Leisure Activities. There is also plenty of Bandung hotels in the area. Yet if you’re looking for a bit of refreshing greenery scenes, perhaps this Adventurous Leisure Story would be an interesting idea.

The depicted area is bound by three main commercial roads namely; Dago, Sukajadi Street and the inner city fly over bridge, and of course the famous “Jeans Street” as it known in the past the Cipaganti St. in between. Well I don’t think your two days trip could cope these attractions, perhaps you even need a week for this Leisure Activities within such tiny area!

Choose wisely your main leisure destiny. That is an equilibrium selection for the whole family’s interests: Shopping, Kids play, Lush green scenery or delicious Bandung’s own culinary. Just make sure to get Hotel Reservation in advance as it is notoriously difficult to get decent room at any Bandung Hotels during this holiday season!

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Alternative route to Bandung

Recapping ; "I have in the past made 6 series of articles on Cipularang Toll, and it might grow exponentially! There is still potential of further reviews yet, literally limited by the permutation of all counts on available exit gateways along the toll road."

Granted, other means of transportation are also equally interesting. You'll get nice aerial view for fifteen minutes or so should you opt to travel by air. Railway also offers a convenient transportation for allowing us to have extra space stretching the legs here and there as we please. Train is available from 5 AM till 10 PM every two hours daily, and it costs less than half compare to driving your own car. Well, may be that's not entirely true on all cases! A high octane fuel demanding premium cars could cost Rp. 120,000,- per trip person. Uuugh that's another dimension. Anyway, you do your own math and follow your needs accordingly.

Apart of Cipularang toll there is another alternative route going to Bandung, that is through Jagorawi toll road passing hilly cities/ regencies of Bogor, Megamendung, Cibulan, Puncak, Cipanas, Cibodas, Cianjur and Padalarang along the way.

The toll road encompassing 60 km road with better surface compare to Cipularang's. As soon as you leave the toll, the road immediately starts ascending to the peak of Mount Gede, the Puncak Pass. Mount Gede is a stratovolcano and it has two peaks one being Gede itself while the other one Pangrango rising to almost 3,000 m altitude. The road itself was built in 1810 by the Dutch with the intention of a defensive measure as well as serving as the main post road (De Groote Postweg).

The route is a good scenic view with many tourist attractions;

1. Bogor; Presidential palaces and botanical garden. The palace was used to be Dutch Indies Governor General's residence, including that of British Kingdom's famous Sir Stamford Raffles. It was him in 1811 created the 87 hectares botanical garden. In Dutch era the garden serves as a scientific lab. for tropical species. Now it has the tallest inflorescence (flower cluster) which can reach an astounding 2.5 meters, the giant arum (Amorphophallus titanum).
2. Megamendung, Cibulan, Puncak, Cipanas; along this area there are many villas owned by the neighbouring city dwellers. Objects that is worthwhile to mention; tea plantation and Safari park. The park has many unique attractions including; gondola, amusement park, live show and night viewing zoo. On every week-end the park is packed full of crowd and consequently traffic jam occurs along this route as such that during certain hours only one traffic direction is allowed.
3. Cibodas; another botanical garden created by Dutch Indies Government.
4. Cianjur ; all places along this route offers scenic views of green lush plantation and paddy's field with cool soothing temperature. Here, they have another old tea plantation (Malabar Mount) with an 1884 tea processing plant to match. Please click here, "old-tea"

Puncak Pass is a good another 30 km from the toll exit gateway, while the whole route to Bandung is 180 km long. On a quiet day it takes about 3 and half hours drive.

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Cikampek Cipularang

Hmm, another subject on Cikampek- Cipularang toll? I really think there ought to be more info on this toll's public facilities. The more people know, the higher elevated of knowledge to enhance a trip's comfort and safety to go to Paris van Java.

There are more sign-boards these days telling the next two or three available rest areas on this Cikampek- Cipularang toll. Please, use this information, and prepare ahead where to stop. Hence, you are already at the most left portion of the road-lane by the time making a turn.

As km post indicates 88 kays, you are on certain elevation heights. And it keeps ascending further. This stop only provide petrol station and very few food stalls, no branded stalls. Here right in the centre of the picture depicts a foreground of a valley at a distance.

There are more struggling vehicles climbing. I should say more of flock of crawling cars and thus blocking other faster traffics. Please shift down to have more control of your car. And keep the rpm at your car's optimum torque, normally 3,000 revs is sufficient.

I don't think it is coincidental for having two rest areas on both sides of the road. Descending road should be taken cautiously, as there are s bends at its steepest parts. The landmark is there deliberately to ascertain sharp driving concentration.

Here is a scenic view with rows of mountains as the foreground looking from the other side landmark of Cikampek- Cipularang toll. I did manage to grab the glorious flag at its full length, after so many snaps amidst the high winds.

Have a safe drive and a nice trip! I hope my series of articles on this toll road could be useful indeed! Remember there are living souls of passengers we are carrying around, even for a mere living stocks.

Tips to avoid stand still traffic Jams

The first week end of this December coincided with a national holiday on the 8th of December. It had spurred an excellent opportunity to get three days off and Bandung was again swarmed by visitors.

First casualties of stand still traffic jam occurred on those visitors leaving off Jakarta on Saturday morning. and it continued to pile up some more till late afternoon. Jasa Marga apparently were still clearing up vehicle involved in a crash around 2 pm.

This was a very unpleasant trip to Bandung. Furthermore it shows how our rights as customer of our beloved Cikampek Toll has been largely ignored. Or, to be precisely there is hardly traffic coordination amongst the relevant authorities.

I was fortunate enough to arrive on late Friday afternoon, a day earlier. In-spite of earlier arrival you would still have to crawl out of typical busy peak hours. Picture on left shows traffic light queue at the end of fly over bridge, right before Gazeebo (Park across Government Office/ Gedung Sate).

That Friday afternoon trip to Bandung was a bit blessed with pouring heavy torrential rain. The falling water has more volume than that of water being dissipated through the toll's drainage systems. Care should be taken to avoid aquaplaning.

Always follow local radio traffic monitoring and be alert of Jasa Marga offical public announcement board at any entrance gate. Decide to make any necessary detour to avoid traffic jam. For example on the above case you could opt to exit at km 76 and head for Purwakarta/ Subang to arrive at Bandung via Lembang route. This route has better scenic view.

That Saturday morning also saw a seasonal flooding on Southern of Bandung, a densely populated area. In this case, the traffic monitoring radio often announce other alternative route. In any case, exploit the available rest areas while you are awaiting for detour alternative route announcements.

Travel to Bandung inroad via Cipularang toll

Driving behind a carnival of huge lorries is a testing stamina. Full blasting air conditioner could help you a bit, especially during one of the hottest day. Cipularang toll is one of the best example of unfriendly environment cases. Evidence of deforestation, de-plantation and fully exploitation of human being to environment is abundant here.

Every scorching day make the matters worsen, it is a normal view seeing burning trees along this road. The toll road proprietor seems to just ignore the lighting fire, as I have never seen any single fire fighter vehicle dedicated for in the vicinity.

You will see a dozen of shiny and speedy brand new chasing patrol vehicles, but they never intended for looking after the environment. Nor chasing speedy users for a ticket, as there is no speed limit. The traffic already does that, thank you. They are only chasing certain vehicles, I mean lorries etc for certain "standard practice". I am not going to dwell further. It is unethical for this "Leisure Blog".

The point is that you have to pay Rp. 35,000,- or US $ 3 @ exchange rate of Rp 12,000/ US $ for a sedan and minibus as the toll fee, and there are thousands cars going in and out every day. The fee increases almost every year without the public knowing whether the construction cost is already paid back. And not a single contribution is paid back to reforestation or re-plantation on both sides of the toll road at the edges for environmental sake? Let the sun burn our land and transform those green to a desert. Do we ever learn from the human being evolution?

There you go, I just went unethical now. Respect the "Leisure Blog". On our beloved toll road, we begin with heavy traffic we also end the journey to Bandung with traffic jam right after Pasteur exit. No matter where you going it happens vice versa.

Earlier I have suggestion for the best time to get less congested traffic. Well, a long traffic jam hours is "held" regularly at the beginning of every week-end.

There is other options though, but since going in to Bandung via either Kopo or Pasir Koja is cutting right the midtown it is best described as highly confusing route. The "get lost" option is the least suggestion I would propose. I got "lost" my self in the beginning.

See my other posts as to why most people bother going through such hassle into Bandung. It logically tells you that in fact it is worth it! It is a fascinating phenomena. Mind you it happens everywhere! For a decent holiday people pays!

As soon as you literally fly over the fly over bridge, passing the Governor Office "Gedung Sate" and heading for Diponegoro street and subsequently Supratman st..

You would notice this lush park next to Gedung Sate itself. Right after this park should you take a right turn, you reach Cisangkuy st. Remember, earlier I have a story our children get Horse riding here. It was in their toddler era, now that they have a bit grown up it is a different whole new game of family quality time!

We have seen the hassle and as the result we have also been rewarded by cool breeze air ambience of park, we may pay our attention to our femish stomach!

There is a row of hawker and food-stall along Cisangkuy. There is also a number of decent restaurants serving among others breakfast,yogurt , french fries and hot dogs etc.

Left picture depicts a thrifty breakfast. Most hotel only offers free breakfast for a couple per room. Those who spend the night with family almost always end up having their breakfast at this place.

As this area is only 5 minutes drive to the famous Riau st, there are quite a number of hotel abound.

Get your gear ready for the coming long week-end of Eid Al Adha

Cipularang Rest Area Km 57

You have just missed the rest area at km 43 as you are busy taking over a parade of lorries? This is just as good and it is less crowded.

All petrol stations at these rest areas have a segregated large commercial vehicles filling terminal to those of smaller private cars. No hassle!

Most people stop by at less than 2 hours, even if they stop by more than that the parking fee is nil/ gratis. In fact many are stopping by for rest room, groceries and petrol, in that orderly fashion.

Others may need to go for a little stroll, just to get a bit of stretching or go to the available mosque for pray.

By the way as parking fee is nil, be prepare for a small changes Rp. 1,000,- for going into the rest room. It is worthwhile, it is clean! Who knows there is a heavy traffic jam along the way.

Need some cash? Don't worry there is an ATM over there! Rest area km 57 has won an Achievement Award from Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry.

Cipularang Rest Areas

Driving from Jakarta to Bandung now is faster and much more enjoyable. Traffic bottle neck and interruptions by stopping by public transportation buses or mini bus are none. Furthermore apart from nonexistent of swarming motorbike there are more than 5 resting places along the route.

They are located (Going to Bandung) at km ; 19, 43, 57, 88 (both sides). New places are being built at km ; 72 and 97.

Many interesting aspects are provided by rest area places along Cipularang toll road. As people drives to Bandung, there is normally heavy traffic up to Cikampek exit gateway. There are densely populated industrial areas up to this gateway, despite existing three lanes it is very often a number of slow vehicle notably the largest truck driving on the passing lanes.

The busiest rest area is the very first one along the route heading for Bandung, it is located at km 19. There is a few rest areas which provide top brand of fastfood and coffee shop outlets, this location has the most. Most rest areas offer prayer rooms, rest rooms and petrol stations.

If you need to freshen up, going to the toilet, filling up petrol/ gas and even buying some groceries but do not want to line up go to the next stopping at km 43. It still has the outlets as many as the one at km 19, but it has better and cleaner rest room.

The best time to travel to Bandung if your itenary allows such flexibility is certainly not during the week-end, but during week-days around 8 am in the morning or after 9 pm at night.

Cipularang Toll

Non Alignment Movement or Non Block was initiated by the first Indonesian President the late Soekarno in 1955. Bandung was the centre piece of the movement, and the world was essentially divided into two mainstreams ; either communism or capitalism alignment. Soekarno's effort along with some prominent statesmen from India, Egypt and Yugoslavia was to accommodate a neutral zone. The rest is history

Back into 21th April 2005 another Non Block convention was held again in Bandung. It amongst other necessitated private raised funding to build the 70 km Cipularang toll road. It consists of linking two existing Padalarang and Cikampek toll road, hence the abbreviation of Cikampek, Purwakarta and Padalarang or Cipularang tag.

Cipularang in total encompasses 132 km long toll road built by Indonesian Highway Corporation (Jasamarga).

The area is known to be on an unstable geological formations and it requires constant ongoing structure repair developments. What it does though it cuts the trip length from 5 hours via the famous scenic but heavy traffic Puncak pass road into 2 hours high speed toll road. The toll operator has achieved not only an engineering feat but also there were no Government funding hand out. And in doing so it also save the transportation cost of cargo and public wise.

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