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List of Independence Day deals to check out
Indonesia 75th Independence Day on Aug. 17 will see various brands and restaurants offering discounts and promotions.
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Several institutions and food establishments will offer special prices and programs to celebrate Indonesia's Independence Day. (Shutterstock/Rawpixel.com)
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ndonesia will commemorate its 75th Independence Day on Aug. 17. Though the celebration will be held amid the COVID-19 pandemic, various brands have been gearing up to mark the day with discount offers and promotional programs.
Below is a list of some of the institutions, restaurants and fashion brands that are offering Independence Day deals:
PT KAI
State-owned train operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) often provides special prices for long-distance train tickets. For now, PT KAI is offering discounts of up to 75 percent until Aug. 31 for 13 trains, including Mutiara Selatan train from Gambir in Jakarta to Malang in East Java; Turangga train from Gambir to Surabaya Gubeng in East Java; Bima train from Gambir to Malang; Harina train from Bandung in West Java to Surabaya Pasarturi in East Java; and Mataram train from Pasar Senen in Jakarta to Solo Balapan in Central Java.
The promotion also applies to the Sembrani train from Gambir to Surabaya Pasarturi; Argo Bromo Anggrek train from Gambir to Surabaya Pasarturi; Senja Utama Solo train from Solo Balapan to Pasar Senen; Kertajaya train from Pasar Senen to Surabaya Pasarturi; Matarmaja train from Pasar Senen to Malang; Wijayakusuma from Cilacap in Central Java to Ketapang in East Java; Sawunggalih train from Pasar Senen to Kutoarjo in Central Java; and Pasundan train from Kiaracondong in West Java to Surabaya Gubeng.
Passengers are required to follow health protocols, including bringing negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test results or non-reactive rapid test results that are valid for 14 days during the trip and wearing face shields, masks and long-sleeve clothing.
Tickets can be booked on the KAI Access app, website and via PT KAI ticketing partners.
Dunia Fantasi
Amusement park Dunia Fantasi, commonly known as Dufan, in Ancol Dreamland Park, North Jakarta, is offering discounted tickets with prices starting from Rp 110,000 on weekdays and Rp 150,000 on weekends. The program is valid until Aug. 31 and tickets can be booked on the park's website.
Visitors must bring their Jakarta ID cards (KTP), while those who live in Jakarta with ID cards from other provinces should bring a Certificate of Domicile (Surat Keterangan Domisili) from neighborhood units (RTs) or community units (RWs).
Hush Puppies
Discounts of up to 75 percent are featured by fashion brand Hush Puppies. The program is available at the brand’s outlets in the country. Founded in 1958, Hush Puppies is known for its footwear products and bags.
Häagen-Dazs
There’s always a room for dessert. From Aug. 9 to 14, ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs will allow you to pre-order its products on its official shop on e-commerce platform Lazada. Available in Java, Makassar in South Sulawesi and Medan in North Sumatra, the program will offer discounts of up to 50 percent with an additional price cut of up to 7.5 percent.
The program requires customers to pick up their ordered items at Häagen-Dazs outlets after completing their payment.
Shaburi and Kintan buffet
You may want to visit shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot) restaurant Shaburi and all-you-can-eat restaurant Kintan Buffet at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, as both establishments offer a 15 percent discount for all-you-can-eat packages. Available until Aug. 31, the program is for dine-in only.
Holland Bakery
Established in 1978, Holland Bakery is one of the most legendary bakery chains in Indonesia. It currently runs more than 400 outlets in various provinces.
The bakery will offer a 75 percent discount on all products on Aug. 17 for offline purchases.
Ta Wan
Are you planning to celebrate Independence Day by having a meal with your nearest and dearest? Chinese food establishment Ta Wan is holding its August Deal program where it provides a set menu for four people with prices starting from Rp 170,000.
Two options are available, namely August Deal 1 which includes almond sauce chicken, lie hong kian egg roll, braised kalian with garlic, fried shrimp with sesame seeds and steamed rice; and August Deal 2, which consists of kung pao chicken, Vietnamese salad, seafood hot plate, salted pepper fried squid and steamed rice.
The promotion is valid for dine-in only from Mondays to Sundays until Aug. 18 for Greater Jakarta and Aug. 16 for outside Greater Jakarta.
PHD
Pizza Hut Delivery (PHD) will offer a special price for its two regular pizza menus. From Aug. 14 to 17, one classic pizza and one beef rendang (meat slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices) pizza will be sold for Rp 75,000. Make sure to order via the restaurant's app or website to get the promotion. (wir/wng)
