Now for friends in Hong Kong who miss the delicious Indonesian food that is not easily forgotten, we can also get these foods with culinary tours on our holidays.

Here are some places for culinary Indonesian food in Hong Kong.

Tsuen wan’s Special Stall

“I have been a customer at this shop for seven years and my favorite is fish fried rice, the taste is great,” said one visitor.

For fried rice lovers, you can visit Warung Istimewa which is located at G/F Winning Heights 5 Fwah Street, Lo Tak Court, Tsuen Wan.

“Here, the Lombok food is famous for its fried rice,” said the shop owner who is usually called Om Istimewa.

In addition to the mainstay menu of Lombok fried rice, Warung Istimewa also provides yellow rice cone with white rice cone at affordable prices. Many Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) order at this stall for birthday celebrations and for Thanksgiving activities.

“It’s cheap for 1 person, HK$88, but we usually have 10 people, so we can joint venture with friends,” said Om Istimewa.

Warung Indonesia Berkah

This one restaurant provides a mainstay menu of pecel rice. For friends who want to treat their homesickness for food made from peanuts, they can come to Price Edward.

“I have subscribed for 1 year here and I like the pecel rice,” said Rida, PMI from Ponorogo who was with his two friends enjoying pecel rice.

Besides pecel rice, there are also foods that are very close to the characteristics of the Indonesian people, namely meatballs, soto, rawon and mixed rice. To satisfy the customers of this shop, they deliberately make their own meatball dough.

“I like the meatballs, it’s delicious and fits my taste,” said Lina, PMI from Ngawi.

The full address for Warung Berkah Indonesia is at 1/C Fa Yuen Tower, 216-218 Fa Yuen Street, Mong Kok.

According to the shop owner, PMI’s favorite food at his stall is chicken soup and rawon.

“The best-selling and most liked are chicken soup and rawon. Meatballs are number 2,” said the shop owner, who is usually called Koko.

A shop that has been established for 5 years and is liked by its visitors because of its mixed ice drink which has a fairly large portion.

“I like the mixed ice, the portion, shape and taste are the same as in Indonesia,” said Sinden, one of the shop’s visitors.

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paradise for lodeh vegetable lovers as well as a place to treat homesickness and the food most favored by Indonesians in Hong Kong is “Kampoeng” in the Causeway Bay area.

“I like mixed rice here with vegetables, the lodeh is really good,” said Mia, PMI from Malang.

“Kampoeng” restaurant is located at B/F Commercial Building Causeway Bay 1-5 Sugar Street Causeway Bay Hong Kong. This restaurant has a comfortable place and is very suitable for visitors who bring small children.

There is also oxtail soup, suitable for small children to eat with a deliciously flavored sauce.

“Usually I eat oxtail soup here, because I have to bring small children, so I can eat too,” said one customer who lives in Tuen Mun.

Ria’s Restaurant

Indonesian people definitely love chili sauce, to get a special chili sauce in Hong Kong, you can come to Ria’s restaurant which provides chili sauce made from green chilies. Usually green chili is combined with chicken or duck.

“Judging from the quality, the most preferred by the Indonesian people here is the green duck sauce,” said the shop owner Han.

In addition, iced tea is also a favorite drink for visitors and the mainstay of this restaurant.

“My favorite drink is iced tea,” said Han.

This restaurant that has been around for 5 years and maintains the quality of food, cleanliness and cleanliness of the place always looks crowded.

“I usually like rawon, it fits my tongue,” said Siti, one of the visitors.

Han added that until now, Indonesian specialties are less attractive to Hong Kong people. Han hopes that the Indonesian people who are currently working in Hong Kong will also introduce Indonesian food to their employers.

“For friends, try introducing Indonesian cuisine so they know more about our food,” said Han.

Savory Delicious Restaurant.

The name savory restaurant is no stranger to PMI, because this restaurant has been around for almost 15 years in Hong Kong.

“It has been established for 15 years,” said the owner of the restaurant.

Chicken penyet lovers can come to a delicious savory restaurant because according to the owner of the restaurant, Tans, chicken penyet is the mainstay of the restaurant he manages.

“The chicken penyet is much sought after by the people of Indonesia,” said Tans.

This restaurant is easy to find as it is located in the heart of Causeway Bay. Just take the MTR exit F or E, the restaurant is located at 21-23 Yee Wo St Causeway Bay.

The drinks served in this place also have Indonesian characteristics and are much favored by visitors, namely es cendol.

“Es Cendol is very popular with visitors, said Tans.

Apart from the ones mentioned above, there are many other Indonesian restaurants in Hong Kong, especially the Causeway Bay area. There are Pandan Leaf restaurants, Warung Malang and the recently opened Geprek Bensu which serves food made from chicken and of course there is a spicy chili sauce that is suitable for spicy lovers.

For those who like Padang specialties, there is a Padang restaurant located at G/F 177-178 King’s Road North Point.

Each restaurant has its own characteristics with prices between $100-$200. But for those whose names are longing cures, what is more important than the price is the enjoyment of the food.

Meanwhile, for those who miss Indonesian snacks and market snacks such as fried tempeh, stuffed tofu, lemper, bakwan vegetables, cakes, you can get them at Warung Chandra which is located near the Indonesian Consulate General (KJRI) Hong Kong building and several other market snacks. Usually these snacks and market snacks are served warm and easily available at the front or inside Indonesian stalls.

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When you look at the colorful stations, you might think the brightly colored tiled walls of the Hong Kong mass transit rail system are just to reflect that this city of Bauhinia is full of color and energy. But apparently that’s not the only reason, there is a secret behind the choice of contrasting colors for each station.

First, different and chosen colors have to do with balance. Being deep underground, there are no windows, everything will look completely dark and gloomy. While color is associated with beauty and brightness, and in the depths of the MTR station, the color chosen is expected to give each station its own form of sunshine and beauty.

Second, station color has a function to help distinguish stations from one another, and to give each station its own identity.

The main reason bright colors were adopted when the first line of the MTR opened in the 1970s was that color differentiation was considered useful for designers to give identity to stations, because underground which of course, unlike when traveling by bus or car above ground, they unable to see surrounding landmarks.

Third, the colors of the stations are differentiated to make them easier to find and remember by illiterate people. Historically, in the 1970s, the illiteracy rate in Hong Kong was still high because it was only in 1971 that Hong Kong launched a free compulsory education program. So most Hong Kong residents still can’t read the Chinese alphabet and letters.

Fourth, color is useful for marking more important stations. The MTR intentionally uses a distinct and striking red range like at Tsuen Wan, Mong Kok or Central stations. This is so that passengers know that they are at the interchange station or the last station.

While developing the color palette, MTR has also made sure not to use the same color in subsequent stations. For example, blue is used at Mei Foo station because it contrasts sharply with the red stations of Lai King and Lai Chi Kok.

Fifth, so that the station is easily recognizable. If you are not a Hong Kong resident and can’t read English or Chinese well, how can you identify the station? Yup! By marking and recognizing station colors!

Some of the station colors are also selected to match the Chinese name the station uses. For example, the rainbow colors at Choi Hung station are a vivid example of a literal translation from Cantonese, as “choi hung” means rainbow. Yellow is used at Wong Tai Sin station because the word “wong” means yellow. Lai Chi Kok Station is red because “lai chi” means lychee fruit. Prince Edward Station is purple because the color is usually associated with royalty or nobility in western culture.

In addition to the five things above, the MTR architects creatively used various color determination methods to translate station names. For example Diamond Hill Station is mostly black, but a beautifully crafted mosaic using some white bricks. The purpose of the design is to try to produce the same sparkling effect as a diamond or diamond from a different angle.

The meaning of the place and the environment around the station is also considered in the use of color. For example, Whampoa Station is blue because it is closer to the water area. Ho Man Tin Station is green because it is part of the hills that have trees.

Given that each station has a different coloration, you may wonder why the Airport Express Line is grayed out. It all has to do with Norman Foster, the architect who designed the airport, and the HSBC building in Central who doesn’t like the use of color. The renowned architect often refers to “Foster gray” which is his favorite color and is used for most of his designs.

So the MTR architects decided to take advantage of a different coloration during the airport’s expansion from Lantau to Hong Kong. That’s why Airport Express, Kowloon and Hong Kong stations are the same gray, so that those who are or are about to travel feel that they are close to the airport.

In its development, the Airport Express Line became cooler in its grayness due to the introduction of the artwork. The architects integrated the art in the station by bringing together color and functionality.

Take, for example, artist Gaylord Chan’s rocket art in the space between Hong Kong and Central stations. The work is about the movement of people, and people passing quickly, reflecting the transit area where the station is where the art is located.

It is said that all the artwork at the MTR station is curated because it’s not just about choosing a good picture, but also making sure that the artwork that is posted can resonate with passers-by.

As for the newer stations, the MTR began to integrate art and color in a much more sophisticated and contemporary way.

For stations in Ocean Park, for example, a different color blue is used because it represents an amusement park. There is also an art sculpture that resembles the movement of a school of fish. There is two symbolism in this: symbolizing the sea, and the creatures in Ocean Park, but also functional, because by following the movements of the fish, people will be able to find an exit or station platform.

So what about Post Migrants? Have you ever thought that the MTR is more than just a mode of transportation but also a functional art exhibition space that has meaningful colors that are all integrated in a cool way?

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Previously, the Indonesian government had announced that it would implement a new regulation to eliminate placement fees for migrant workers, including migrant domestic workers. In response, Secretary of Labor & Welfare Dr Law Chi-kwong told lawmakers he understood that employers of domestic workers in Hong Kong had concerns about the new regulations.

The Ministry of Manpower met with representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Hong Kong last September to learn more about the details of the new regulation.

According to the Indonesian Consulate General, the major change caused by this new regulation is that employers will bear three cost items that are still borne by domestic workers. Namely the cost of a passport to leave their country, a certificate without a criminal record and payments for Indonesian Migrant Workers Social Security insurance, totaling around $500 to $800.

Meanwhile, local governments in Indonesia will bear the costs of skills training and skills competency certificates.

Dr Law noted that the Hong Kong Government understands that local employers are very concerned about whether the costs of skills training will ultimately be passed on to them.

Law said the department had conveyed the views of Hong Kong employers to the Consulate General, and added that he wrote to the Indonesian Consul General in Hong Kong to reiterate the Hong Kong Government’s stance that the new regulations should not lead to a significant increase in fees charged to employers, nor should they impact bad for migrant domestic workers from Indonesia who come to Hong Kong.

Dr Law noted that the Government of Indonesia is currently drafting arrangements for other cost items and implementation details under the new regulations and will announce them in due course. And the Hong Kong Ministry of Manpower will continue to communicate with the Indonesian Consulate General to follow up on the new regulation.

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According to RTHK, the shortage was not only caused by the fact that their stock was sold out, but also related to the closure of the slaughterhouse due to a swine flu infection in Africa in a pig imported from China.

Friday’s discovery of the highly contagious virus prompted the culling of some 6,000 pigs and the temporary suspension of imports of live pigs. Initially a viral infection was detected in pigs at the Sheung Shui abattoir, which is now closed for quarantine measures.

This means local cattle, sheep and pigs cannot be slaughtered on site at this time. Dozens of beef stalls across Hong Kong reported that they no longer had fresh meat to sell to their customers.

The trade representative said it was too early to say how much loss Hong Kong butchers would have to bear.

Government officials said the Sheung Shui slaughterhouse is likely to reopen on Monday, after a thorough cleanup following the slaughter of thousands of pigs with electric shocks and wrapped in plastic before being taken to landfills.

“It’s really in the public interest that we have to close the slaughterhouse… therefore I hope everyone will be patient for the next few days,” said Sophia Chan, secretary of Hong Kong’s Food and Health Service, as quoted by RTHK.

Chan said officials were trying to find out why the private abattoir in Tsuen Wan had also closed following the discovery of swine flu. Chan hopes the Tsuen Wan slaughterhouse can start operating again soon, to minimize the impact on the local meat supply shortage.

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According to RTHK, a 74-year-old man from Tuen Mun died and the other two men, aged 67 and 81, were said to be in stable condition. None of them reported having contact with mice.

The hepatitis E strain, which is usually present in mice, was previously thought by scientists to be unable to affect humans, until two Hong Kong residents contracted it last year.

“Based on available epidemiological information, the source and route of infection cannot be determined. The investigation is ongoing,” said a spokesperson for the Center for Health Protection as quoted by RTHK, Tuesday (14/5/2019).

In September 2019, officials revealed that a 56-year-old liver transplant patient had been infected with the hepatitis E strain. It was suspected that he had contracted a rat that lived near a garbage room at Choi Wan Estate which was indeed a rat’s nest.

Medical experts believe the case is the first of its kind in the world because it was previously thought that hepatitis E could not pass from mice to humans.

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Through media broadcasts, CHP appealed to the public to strictly maintain environmental hygiene, and to take mosquito control and personal protection measures both locally and during travel.

As of July 25, CHP noted that the number of cases had increased from 51 to 95 cases in the previous year. All cases recorded in 2019 were imported cases in the sense that they were carried by people who had traveled, mainly from Malaysia 17 people, Thailand 17 people and Indonesia 16 people.

CHP has been closely monitoring the latest DF situation in neighboring areas and overseas. DF is endemic in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Detailed information on the latest DF situation in Hong Kong as well as neighboring and overseas countries and regions this year has been uploaded to the CHP website.

According to ovitrap data from the Department of Hygiene and Food, the monthly ovitrap index for Aedes albopictus rose from 11 percent in May to 16 percent in June, indicating that mosquito infestations were slightly more widespread in the areas surveyed. Residents of the community, especially residents in areas with widespread mosquito attacks, are expected to remain vigilant and take effective mosquito prevention and control measures.

“Despite general measures, travelers returning from DF-affected areas must use insect repellent for 14 days after arriving in Hong Kong. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately and provide travel details to a doctor,” a CHP spokesperson said.

Meanwhile from July 19 to 25, CHP confirmed one case of chikungunya. The patient had been to Thailand during the incubation period. As of yesterday (25 July), five confirmed CF cases had been recorded this year, all of which were imported cases from Thailand.

CF is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the chikungunya virus. Clinically characterized by fever which is often accompanied by joint pain. Other common signs and symptoms include muscle aches, headaches, nausea, fatigue, and rash. Joint pain is often very debilitating, but usually lasts for a few days or can last for weeks. Most patients make a full recovery, but in some cases joint pain can persist for months, or even years.

Chikungunya virus is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. Although the Aedes aegypti vector is not found in Hong Kong, another vector, Aedes albopictus, is widely distributed locally. These mosquitoes can be found biting throughout the day, although there may be peak activity in the morning and evening.

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The mercury-containing tuna in sushi was found at three Japanese food outlets in Tsuen Wan, Tsim Sha Tsui and Sha Tin. Based on the permitted provisions, the mercury content is 0.5 ppm (parts per million).

At Sushi Express outlets, a Taiwanese company found mercury content of 1.66 ppm, Flame Japanese Cuisine restaurant found 1ppm, and Sushi Tokumi found 0.79 mercury.

Reported by The Standard, Friday (29/3/2019), the three restaurants have stopped selling sushi containing tuna.

Mercury is an iron content that can affect the human nervous system, especially in brain development, in addition to affecting vision, hearing, memory, memory and body muscle coordination.

Under applicable law, brands selling food containing mercury in excess of the prescribed limit are fined HK$50,000 and 6 months in prison.

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Through media broadcasts, JBMI HK and AMCB questioned and criticized the Hong Kong Ministry of Manpower’s (LD) appeal asking Migrant Domestic Workers to stay at home on their holidays with reasons to maintain health and reduce the risk of spreading the Corona Virus.

In two different media broadcasts, JBMI and AMCB both considered the LD’s appeal as unreasonable as well as unfair and discriminatory against migrant domestic workers.

“Although migrant domestic workers are advised not to go out on their days off, if the employer’s family members are still able to leave the house, then those who go out may still be infected with the Corona virus. As is the case with the conditions that befell Filipino Migrant Domestic Workers who are currently being quarantined because the employer’s relative who has just arrived from Wuhan is infected with the Corona virus,” JBMI’s media broadcast quoted him as saying, Friday (1/31/2020).

JBMI assesses LD’s appeal will not be productive for the performance of migrant domestic workers who work 6 full days with 10-14 hours per day. Holidays are the only time in which migrant domestic workers can rest.

“If you can’t take a day off, then it’s the same as not resting. This condition will only increase the level of fatigue and stress which actually makes migrant domestic workers fall ill,” wrote JBMI.

In addition, according to JBMI, LD’s appeal contradicts the announcements issued by the Center for Health Protection and the Ministry of Health, namely: “Unless directed by the government, then allow your domestic workers to take weekly and national holidays as usual and advise them to avoid visiting places crowded or poorly ventilated areas during times of influenza. Always inform your domestic workers about the latest developments regarding the outbreak situation and any announcements made by the government.”

Referring to the announcement, then the LD should provide the right direction and adequate information that can be used by domestic workers and other workers. LD should convince all employers to provide free preventive tools such as masks, vitamin C, alcohol, and give migrant domestic workers adequate rest.

However, if the employer is not able to provide these needs, then the Hong Kong government should provide and provide it to the community, including migrant domestic workers, so as not to fall ill.

Furthermore, JBMI stated that LD’s appeal was actually also contrary to the Hong Kong government’s own regulation which states that employers will be prosecuted for committing criminal offenses if they prohibit their domestic workers from taking a day off.

“Then why is the Hong Kong government making an appeal that violates its own regulations?” JBMI asked.

According to JBMI, LD’s appeal seems to give the public the impression that migrant domestic workers are potential spreaders of the Corona virus. Whereas migrant domestic workers who have served the Hong Kong community since the 1980s are adults who know how to take care of their own health and those of the people they serve. Provided they are properly informed and provided with the necessary preventive tools, given the very low wages of migrant domestic workers, which is not sufficient to purchase these tools.

“The Hong Kong government can also use online and offline media to educate ethnic minorities in Hong Kong using their native language. Because migrant domestic workers and ethnic minorities are part of the workforce and community that advances Hong Kong’s economy. To ensure the health of employers and the community, the health of migrant domestic workers and ethnic minorities must also be maintained,” demanded JBMI.

In its media broadcast, in addition to responding to LD’s appeal, JBMI also demanded the Indonesian Government through the Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong to make every effort, including providing free prevention tools, in order to help its citizens in Hong Kong and Macau.

In line with JBMI, AMCB said it was not the first time that migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong faced an epidemic.

“Remember SARS in 2003? We are here, but we are safe. Migrant domestic workers need a day off and mingle with their community and friends, and organize activities. Although we understand the importance of taking the coronavirus seriously, it should not harm the rights of migrant domestic workers,” said AMCB spokesperson Balladares-Pelaez.

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The Hong Kong No. 2 official said, although the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus appears to be decreasing, it is likely that the infection rate may increase after the Christmas and New Year holidays, and the situation will be more worrying.

In his blog post Cheung urged residents to “discipline themselves and be able to work together,” to stick to anti-epidemic rules and follow government calls to protect the health of themselves, their families and friends, and the community.

The Principal Secretary also asked the public to be “active” in getting vaccinated, adding that the government would be “open and transparent” to ensure the public can have the vaccine information they need.

The Center for Health Protection (CHP) also announced that there was one confirmed transmission and ten initial positive cases of coronavirus at a building site in the Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin tunnel. This is the second outbreak at the site in a month. CHP has ordered all workers to be tested, and the construction project is suspended.

Minister of Food and Health Sophia Chan Siu-chee on Monday (4/1) also announced that the current health protocol or social distancing measures would be extended until January 20, and reported 53 new cases of which 43 were locally acquired and six were contracted from unknown sources, bringing the number of Covid-19 cases in HK to 9018.

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The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has also predicted the weather will remain cool through the weekend. The Center for Health Protection also warns that low temperatures can trigger or worsen the disease. They reminded the elderly and those suffering from heart and respiratory diseases to stay alert because at least five elderly people died after collapsing at their homes on Saturday.

According to The Standard, the Senior Citizens Home Safety Association said between 12:00 and 16:30 yesterday, its private emergency link service was called by 1,010 users at home, 46 of whom were sent to hospital. The Hospital Authority also reported that from 5.30pm on Saturday to 7am yesterday, 485 patients visited the accident and emergency department due to the cold weather.

HKO expects cold and dry weather to persist for the next few days as winter affects Guangdong’s coast. Today’s temperature is expected to be 8 to 12 degrees Celsius, with humidity between 40 and 60 percent. Tomorrow’s weather forecast is between nine and 16 degrees. The weather will be cold in the morning and evening. Mercury is expected to drop again next Monday, with temperatures as low as 12 degrees.

When the temperature dropped to 10 degrees yesterday morning, three elderly people, including a 96-year-old female resident of the Shau Kei Wan orphanage and two men from Quarry Bay and Mei Foo, were found unconscious and pronounced dead. Another 32-year-old woman believed to be chronically ill also fainted at her home in the Kin Ming Estate, Tseung Kwan O, and eventually died.

CHP reminds people to keep their bodies warm by wearing adequate clothing, maintaining adequate calorie intake and doing regular exercise to promote blood circulation and heat production.

“Older people have less insulating fat under their skin to keep them warm and their body temperature control mechanisms may be weaker.” Chan explained.

Hong Kong College of Cardiology president Chan Ngai-yin said contractions in the blood vessels would increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. He said some older people may experience decreased mobility, which in turn slows their ability to generate and conserve body heat. It is very common in those who suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and endocrine disorders that lower their metabolic rate.

“Seniors should avoid going out for too long. Even if you are indoors, you still have to do light exercises at home,” said Chan.

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