Malang Overview

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Malang Overview

As well as the development of other regions in Indonesia, Malang had begun to grow and to develop since the Colonial Government came to Indonesia. Public facilities are planned well to require the colonial?s family. This discriminative impression still exists until now. For example, only colonial of Holland and European are able to enjoy around The Ijen Boulevard Area, while the local resident (pribumi ? in Bahasa) must have been satisfied to live in the sub urban area with inadequate facility. That housing area seems to keep a mystery until now which invites the Colonials who have ever been lived there for memorable rendezvous.

Train transportation system had begun to develop on 1879 and Malang did grow rapidly since that time. Several of social needs was increased especially the needs of space for doing activities. Consequently, there was a land use changing, built up area has grown sporadically. Land use changing was going to be fast, such as farming zone has been changed its use to housing and industry.

At the same time, urbanization is going on and on. The housing needs have been increasing out of the government capacity while the urban people have limited economic capacity. Furthermore, there were slums and squatters area which usually grew up around the commercial zone, trough the green belt, around the river side, above the rail, and any of illegal ? disowned land.

For few years, those areas have changed and developed as the urban villages and become environmentally degrading with all of the derivate impacts. This phenomenon is inclined to increase and it is difficult to imagine what would be happened if this problem is ignored.

Historical Overview of Government :

1. Malang was a Kingdom which centrally lived at Dinoyo, with Gajayana as the king
2. Holland Colonial came to city on 1767
3. The colonial centrally located around Kali Brantas on 1821
4. Malang has a Resident Assistant on 1824
5. Housing development was took placed on 1882 in the west side of city, and Alun-alun of the city was built and planned
6. Malang was stated as Kota Praja on April 1, 1914
7. Malang was hold by Japan on March 8, 1942
8. Malang was regionally united to Republic of Indonesia on September 21, 1945
   
9. Malang was hold by Holland on July 22, 1947
   
10. Republic of Indonesia take on Malang again on March 2, 1947
11. Malang is autonomously being the local city government of Malang on January 1, 2001
    

Titles Hold on Malang

1. Paris of Java
Malang has the beautiful nature with its cool ? fresh air and clean city as the ?PARIS? of East Java

2. Traveling City
Malang is the place for travelling around and spending holidays as this city has a nice and beautiful nature, clean, cool air and quite environment, also has adequate tourism facilities.

3. Rest and Relax City
Peach atmosphere of the city is need to have some rest especially for people out of Malang ? as a tourist or just visiting their families.

4. City of Education
Malang, whose condition is quite environmentally with friendly local people, cheap living cost and adequate educational facility, is an interesting place for studying.

5. Military City
Local government has built places of military training, barracks and military messes around Lapangan Rampai after Malang was chosen as Warrior City. When Malang was hold by Japan, ?Sundeng? Airport has been built on today?s Perumnas Housing.

6. Historical City
Malang is the city which keeps on the mystery of the embryo of big kingdoms like Singosari, Kediri, Mojopahit, Demak and Mataram. The history of the beginning of the Indonesian freedom is noted in Malang and this city also nominated as the candidate for the national capital of Indonesia.

7. Flower City
Glowing up the flowers in every side of the city and in every span of people?s land is the dream of every local people in Malang.

Population and Sociology

Number of Population
The Width of Malang City is about 110.06 Km2. The population is about 782.110 persons until the end of June 2005. The density is about 7106 persons/Km2. The population is spread on five sub districts (Klojen = 125.824 persons, Blimbing = 167.301 persons, Kedungkandang = 152.285 persons, Sukun = 174.184 persons, dan Lowokwaru = 162.516 persons), and 57 urban villages, 10 villages, 505 community group (RW ? in Bahasa) and 3.649 Neighborhood Unit (RT ? in Bahsa).

Population Composition
Local ethnic of Malang is known as religious people, dynamic, hard worker, honest and very proud of their identity as people of Malang. The population composition of local ? original people are coming from various ethnics (especially Javanese, Madura people, little number of Arabian and Chinese).

Religion
Almost of people in Malang are Moslem, followed by Christian, Catholic, Hindu and Buddhist. They are always living together tolerantly although they have different beliefs in order to support the development of Malang. There are many historical religious building in Malang such as Masjid Jami (Masjid Agung), Churchs (Alun-Alun, Kayutangan and Ijen) and Chinese Building (Klenteng ? in Bahasa) in old town. Malang is also being the center of religion education with many of Islamic Boarding Schools ? Pesanteren, and Bible Seminary which is famous in Indonesia.

Art and Culture
Ethnical and cultural assets of Malang have influenced the existing traditional art. One of the famous traditional dances is Tari Topeng, although now this is exterminated by the modern art. This style of art is the combination of West Java (Solo, Yogya) and Southside of East Java (Ponorogo, Tulungagung, Blitar) also Blambangan (Pasuruan, Probolinggo, Situbondo, Banyuwangi). For furthermore information about areas around Malang, please visit: Areas Around Malang City.

Language
Javanese with East Java accent and Maduranese are the daily language of people in Malang. In the young generation are usually use Malang accent called ?Boso Walikan?. This is saying words in inversion pronunciation, for instance: Malang is said Ngalam. Speaking style in Malang is known without any customs ? straight to the point and sometimes sounds impolite like East Javanese style in generally. This is the people?s expression in Malang which been honest without any customs.

New Comer / Urban People
Most of the new comers/urban people coming to Malang are merchants, workers and students who do not live permanently in Malang and will go back to their hometown after certain years. Most of them ? merchants and workers ? are coming from some areas around Malang, while students are coming from other regions outside of Malang especially from Eastside of Indonesia such as Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Timor Leste, Irian Jaya, Maluku, Celebes ? Sulawesi and Borneo ? Kalimantan.

Tourist Destination in Malang

Tourist Destination in Malang

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Number.	Tourism Destination	Review
1.	City Hall and City Square	There is an old building from the colonial era at Jalan Tugu. The building name is Tugu. This Tugu Monument was built in ex JP Coen’s Park which is circled by a pond with being grown by water Lily and Big-old Trembesi Trees around it..
2.	Traditional Market of Birds and Flowers	In Jalan brawijaya, many people sell various kinds of birds and flowers of Malang and Indonesia. In this place also there are many newsstands which sell many second books especially for classic books collector.
3.	Senaputra Park	Behind Jl. Rumah sakit is an entertainment center for kids and adult people. This place is completed with a play ground and a swimming pool. There are Tari Jaran Show and Band on every sunday. This is also used as place for dancing, sport like pencak silat and karate. This place is 500 km from the city square.
4.	City Square Park	The City square is a beautiful park circled by old buildings like Masjid Jami, Chatolic Churh and few shopping centers.
5.	Krida Budaya Park	Krida Budaya park is at Jalan Soekarno hatta where usually hold many art and culture activity also tourism of Malang City and West Java.
6.	Center of Ceramic Industry	Center of Ceramic industry which located in MT Haryono and Mayjend Panjaitan. This is a special place with special product of ceramics from Malang. The visitors can show the process of the ceramics creating on the factory.
7.	Tlogomas Park	Tlogomas park is a recreation place which is completed with swimming pool and play ground area. This place is 7 km from the city square.
8.	Ijen Boulevard and Brawijaya Museum	Jalan ijen is greenbelt area beautified by Bougainville flowers and Palm Trees. The background is housing with Holland-Colonial Architecture. Brawijaya Museum is military museum which keeps the traditional and modern guns ever been used in the independence fighting era.
9.	Rattan Handicraft	In arjosari, there is a place for making and selling rattan handicraft of Malang City. This place is 5 km from the city square.
10.	Tourism Market of Tugu	Tourism Market in Tugu Monument can be visit every Saturday evening and monday from 5 am to 10 pm at outside of Gajayana Stadium. In this place is sold various kinds of handicrafts, accessories, and souvenir for instance: household equipment, traditional food, local excellent product.
11.	Recreation Park of Community	City Park usually said Taman rekreasi kota (Tareko) by people in Malang located in the center of malang City in Jalan Simpang Majapahit, behind the city hall exactly. This park was built in the year of 2002 as a response to the social needs of people in Malang about adequate and affordable leisure facility or kids play ground area in the central of the city. Recreation City park of Malang City has facilities, as follows: Children’s play ground area Sport Facility Jogging Track Swimming Pool Mass Gym Area Education Facilities: Flora Park Mini Zoo Shopping Facilities : Stand of Local Excellent Product Gazebo Stand (Traditional Food of Malang City)

Tempat-tempat Wisata

Tempat-tempat Wisata

No.	Tempat Wisata	Terletak	Km (dari kota Malang)
1	Agro Wonosari	-	30
2	Bendungan Karangkates	Sumber Pucung	35
3	Bendungan Sengguruh	Kepanjen	23
4	Bromo	-	57
5	Candi Badut	Dau	06
6	Candi Jago	Tumpang	22
7	Candi Kidal	Tajinan	28
8	Candi Singosari	Singosari	09
9	Cangar	-	36
10	Club Bunga	Batu	20
11	Coban Pelangi	-	43
12	Coban Rondo	Pujon	25
13	Gunung Kawi	Ngajun	38
14	Kusuma Agro	Batu	20
15	Pantai Bajulmati	Gedangan	57
16	Pantai Balekambang	Bantur	57
17	Pantai Jonggring	-	63
18	Pantai Lenggoksono	Sumber Manjungwi	69
19	Pantai Modangan	Donomulyo	67
20	Pantai Ngliyep	Donomulyo	62
21	Pantai Sendang Biru	Donomulyo	70
22	Pantai Sipilot	Tumpel Gading	70
23	Pantai Wonogoro	Gedangan	69
24	Pemandian Dewi Seri	Pujon	35
25	Pemandian Kendedes	Singosari	11
26	Pemandian Metro	Kepanjen	19
27	Pemandian Selecta	Batu	5
28	Pemandian Sengkaling	Dau	9
29	Pemandian Songgoriti	Batu	20
30	Rest Area Jeru	-	21
31	Sanggar Seni "AS. Bangun"	-	16
32	Sanggar Seni "M. Dharma"	-	22
33	Selorejo	Ngantang	31
34	Sumber Air Panas Canggar	Batu	35
35	Wendit	Pakis	10

Wendit

A very relaxing place having a clear water pool. Funny and friendly monkeys will sit on your shoulder to steal your peanuts you are carrying. On Lebaran Kupatan Day, Wendit is noted for the traditional art performances lasting for 12 days. A number of visitors can be found jumping into the pool to get mystical power. 10 km N.E. of Malang reachable from Blimbing.

Being United with Nature at Trawas

Being united with the nature has long become a new trend in tourism. There are many package tours carried out to take tourists to play with the waves by surfing in the sea with huge waves, or to sail the fast current of the rivers. The same thing happens if one day we explore the mountain, and cross dense forest for a few days.

Surabaya Hotel School and Vanda Garden Villa Estate pioneer to have a tour package to explore the mountains. This package tour is similar to the exploration by mountain climbers who are tracing winding paths to the top of the mountain. At present they have this new kind of package tour to Mount Welirang, which is situated in the borders of Mojokerto regency, Trawas and Malang regency. This package tour is also intended to trace the narrow path leading to Embul Tuk cave in Blitar regency and Karangkates dam which is located in Malang regency.

The package tour takes two-days. During the tour you should not expect to spend the night in a luxurious hotel on the forested mountain slopes. On the first day the tourist taking the tour can enjoy staying in a luxurious hotel in Trawas before starting the mountain exploration early the following day. The tour starts very early in the morning. The tourists walk through the pine forest, following the narrow and winding paths with their many branches.

A guide shows the way so that the tourists do not get lost. A team of foregoers are in charge of opening the way, making sure that the paths are safe. If somebody is left behind, there is another team who follows the tourists group of behind. This team is in charge of seeing that no one is left behind, and providing any assistance to the tourists in need. In this way the tourists group are not hindered from continuing their tour.

When the night comes, the guide and the foregoers erect some tents in the opening of the forest. This may remind the tourists, who used to be boy scouts or girl scouts, of their past experience during their scouthood, when they were camping and gathered merrily around a bonfire. Similarly, the guide and the foregoers make a bonfire, and with some games they entertain the tourists in very friendly atmosphere.

The tour starts again the following morning in the early dawn, heading for the unique Umbul tuk cave in Blitar regency. It takes a few hours on foot to get there. Before midday the group get to the cave, and then continue the tour to Karangkates dam in a specially provided vehicle.

This package tour is still being tried out to be offered to younger executives, and they seem to like it very much. In general, they are strong enough to make some adventurous exploration in wild areas. If they are getting bored with luxurious entertainment in hotels in the evenings, and if they want to have exquisite panorama of the landscape but they don't have the nerves of surfing or sailing the fast current of the river, the tour being united with the nature is another execellent alternative for them to enjoy nature and to get refreshed.

This package tour is not so suitable for older tourists, because not only do they have to walk to climb up the mountain and to climb down to the valley, but they also have to spend the night in the tent in the open air, which might deteriorate their health. Therefore, another alternative of package tour can be designed for them.

At present, Trawas is well-known as a rest resort that is still developing. New villas or bungalows emerge either on the slopes or on the tops of the hills in the region.

Taman Safari Indonesia II

atirejo Village, Prigen, East java

Officially opened on Dec 29, 1997
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From within the car, you can see closely the life of hundreds of kinds of animals from the five continents released in a free wildlife just like any other natural habitat.
It shall be a unique and unforgettable experience for you and your family.

A new family recreational park located at the foot of Arjuno Mountain, 800 - 1500 m above the sea level and equipped with fun park facilities such as bom-bom boat, the first in Indonesia, roal coaster, carousel, etc.

Selorejo and Karangkates

Artificial lakes for irrigation, electrification; also used as recreation centre for fishing. boating and skiing.

The Pulau Sempu Nature Reservation

A Glance At the Tourism Potential of
The Pulau Sempu Nature Reservation

Spanning from east to west over 3.9 kilometers, with beaches that are aligned with steep and lime caved cliffs. That is, at a glance, the picture of Pulau Sempu located in the eastern part of Java Island.
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Pulau (island) Sempu is located about 70 kilometers south of the centre of Malang city, East Java. Technically, this island is a nature reservation under the jurisdiction of the BKSDA IV (natural resources conservation station) in Malang. While from a government administrative point of view the area is included in the Biru Settlement. Tambakrejo Village, Sumbermanjing Wetan Sub-District, Regency of Malang, of East Java.

The area of the island stretches 3.9 kilometers from east to west, and 3.6 kilometers from north to south. The topography of the island is for almost 50% made up of hilly plains, with slopes ranging from average to steep, at altitudes of 50 to 100 metres above sea level. The larger part of the beaches aligned with steep lime rock cliffs, which is is the characteristic of the islands along the Indian Ocean.

This character is also specific for the islands along the south and east of Java Island. Certainly, such terrain makes it difficult for the fishermen to moor their boats. But, such a condition also decides that the Sendang Biru Beach, which is located north of Sempu isalnd, has quiet waves. because of that, this beach is the safest harbour along the southern stretch of the Indian Ocean, and is the largest fish landing spot along the southern beach of Java Island.

The merits of Pulau Sempu for the fishermen of Sendang Biru Beach are indeed invaluable. Its sturdy shape with steep cliffs, neutralize the vicious waves of the southern seas. So it is not surprising to sometimes find fishermen performing the slalom test on this 3.9 kilometers long beach with its quiet waters.

Natural Cave
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Pulau Sempu is separated from Java Island only by a 800 metres wide strait, which is also used as the gate to the open sea. Its waves are relatively quiet, appropriate for fishing, rowing, or swimming. As according to the land maps, the type of soil in the area of this island is of a litosol compound and reddish brown mediteran, and includes even the main limestone formation.

The only natural cave found on Pulau Sempu has its own specialty. The cave that is located around 2.5 kilometers from the Teluk (bay) Sumber Beach line is 25 metres above sea level and holds sources of sweet water. The cave is 20 metres long and 3 metres wide with a dry surface. It is highly strategic place for those who like to meditate, or just seek solitude.

Along the even steeper south side, there are also some sea caves. The sea caves along the east and southeast sides have become the settlements of numerous swallows. But, because of irs highly steep location, none of the local fishermen dare to pick the birds nests.

Safari Park
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A visit to Pulau Sempu feels like being at the Bogor Safari Park. Wildlife like deers, black monkeys, boars, and panthers often teasingly cross the visitors paths. It is not surprising then that this area often provokes the hunter to cleave into its forests. According to the data at the Forest Office of East Java, the area still holds 12 species of mammals, 36 species of fowls, and 3 species of reptiles. With this variety of flora and fauna the management of the island, i.e. BKSDA IV in Malang, has developed the area into a tourist destination.

The other uniquenesses that can be found on this island, is the existence of two lakes, the lake Lele and Segara Anakan. At lake Lele a variety of colorful decorative fish can be found in abundance. While from Segara Anakan one can freely enjoy a view of the open sea.

You won't encounter any problems getting to these lakes, because the Malang BKSDA IV has built footpaths from Teluk Semut. While to get to lake Lele, a 2.3 kilometers long footpaths has been built from Teluk Waru and Pantai Pasir Putih, which can be covered on foot in 2 hours.

Besides all those uniquenesses, Pulau Sempu also holds other tourist attractions like Pantai Pasir Putih, which is the gate to this island. The natural scenery at Pantai Pasir Putih is also not less fascinating. From here you can see clearly all of the fishermen's activities. A variety of boats with its range of decorations can be seen coming and going to the open sea. And when dusk falls, the process of the sun setting into the horizon, can also be seen from this bright white sand beach. It is also along Pantai Pasir Putih that the visitor's boats are moored before they continue the journey to Pulau Sempu.

Although its status is a nature reservation, the management of Pulau Sempu has changed this into an eco-tourist destination of East Java. This is in line indeed with the condition which holds feasible tourism potential to be offered to tourists. And when compared to the other eco-tourist destinations, Pulau Sempu indeed still feels natural. But, it is that genuinity that leaves this island feasible as an ecotourist destination, at the same time a place to preserve the wildlife in it.

Mount Kawi

Following a period of instability and upheaval, much of East Java was re-united in the 11th century by King Airlangga, one of Indonesia's most popular historical figures. Before he died, however, the king decided to split his realm between two of his sons, in order to avoid any future disputes over succession. According to legend, the person responsible for implementing the decision was the holy sage Mpu Bharada. The official border separating the two portions of the kingdom was to be a line running north south through the middle of Mt. Kawi, north west of Malang.

The story goes that, as Mpu Bharada was crossing the mountain his robe became entangled in a small, thorny tree. In anger, the sage uttered a curse to the effect that the tree would never grow any larger and would remain a dwarf. Visitors to Mt Kawi today can still see this 'dwarf tree', which is located in the grounds of a sacred tomb. Surrounded by a fence, the tree bears a local fruit known as dewan daru. Pilgrims to the tomb can often be seen sitting beneath the tree, in the hope of picking up a leaf freshly blown off by the wind, which is believed to bring good fortune. Whether or not the legend is true, the tree is indeed a dwarf and residents of Mt Kawi insist that it has remained the same size for as long as anvone can remember.

Mount Kawi is another of Java's sacred mountains, attract ing a steady stream of visitors from all over Indonesia and even further afield. The focus of attention is the tomb of two revered historical figures; Kandjeng Panembahan Djoego, a descendant from the court of Mataram and grandson of the famous rebel leader Prince Diponegoro, and Raden Mas Iman Soedjono, descending from the royal family of Yogyakarta. The dates of their respective deaths are 1871 and 1876 A.D.

Mount Kawi is especially popular among the Indonesian Chinese community and the village which has grown up around the pilgrimage site displays a unique blend of Javanese and Chinese cultures. On the one hand, traditional Javanese performances, such as wayang kulit (the shadow play) are often staged here, while at the same time there are Chinese fortune tellers and small shops selling Chinese candles, incense and various handicrafts. Auspicious times for visiting Mt Kawi are, according to the Javanese calendar, Jumat Legi and Senin Pahing (every fifth Monday and Friday)

Malang Mask Dance

Malang mask dance is an inherited traditional theatncal art performance. What is interesting about the mask dance is that all the dancers representing some characters wear masks.
The characters in Malang theatrical mask dance are 64 and they play the roles of 64 figures in Panji tales. Decoratively, Malang masks are unique. They are different from any other mask art found in Java. There are five typical colurs used to deco rate the masks. The red colour symbolizes courage, the black colour symbolizes determined ambitions, the yellow colour symbolizes wisdom, the white colour indicates purified character and the green colour indicates peace.

The main colour decorating the mask worn by a dancer tells about the character of the story figure played by the dancer. Malang theatrical mask dance is often performed in fragments the story of which are taken from Panji tales which are common traditional folklores that are also found in many parts of Indonesia such as Lombok, Bali, Sumatera and Java islands, and also in Thailand.

The main figure of the tales is Pandji Asmorobangun, and the typical, phylosophical themes of the tales are that the bad are always de feated by the truth, eventhough there are a lot of sacrifices and miseries during the struggling process.
In the story it is narrated that Panji Asmorobangun had to wander to get his spouse. In his life, it is told that there was a king who wanted to marry Dewi Ragil Kuning, the lover of Raden Gunung Sari from Jenggolo Manik.To know the real truth, one should undergo a process i.e. a war. The final result of the war will prove that the truth can always overcome, and can defeat the bad things.

To see the theatrical mask dance you have to go to Malang, which is about 90 kilometers to the south of the capital of the East Java Province, i.e. Surabaya. The center of Malang mask dance is Kedung Monggo village, Karang Pandan, Pakisaji district, Malang regency. It is about 15 kilometers to the south of Malang town.

It is easy to get there by village vehicles from the inter-city bus terminal in Gadang, Malang. Every Thursday, Asmorobangun dance is performed in padepokan. If you want to see the theatrical mask dance on the other days, you may ask the head of the art workshop to have a fragment of Panji Asmorobangun tales performed. The performance lasts only 30 minutes. You can also contact Mr. Karimun, the dalang or the director of the mask dance to have the dance performed. Mr. Karimun has devoted himself for 40 years in maintaining and developing the mask dance.

Jago Temple

Candi Jajaghu, or 'Jago', lies just 22 km east of Malang, in the village of Tumpang. The temple was built in about 1530 AD in memory of King Wisnuwardhana (King IV of Singosari), who died in the latter half of the thirteenth century. The building we see today, however, probably dates from about a century later. The relief carvings on the temple walls, recounting legends of Hindu, Buddhist and local origin, are among the finest in East Java and express clearly the figurative style of the Javanese wayang kulit, the popular shadow puppet theatre.

The temple's principal chamber, situated on the uppermost level of the building and now almost completely in ruins, used to contain a number of impressive stone-statues. One, a headless portrait of King Wisnuwardhana, stands in the temple courtyard along with other remnants found in the vicinity of the site. Four more very beautiful images are on display in the National Museum, Jakarta.

Brawijaya Museum

Continue Your Struggle....", that is a line and part of the message that was conveyed by the Great Commander General Sudirman, during the period of maintaining the Indonesian independence. These simple words, that contain high heroic values, are now engraved on a white marble tablet, beneath the statue of General Sudirman, right at the entrance to the Brawijaya Malang Museum.


Tourists can now commemorate the past, during the era of maintaining the national independence, at the Brawijaya Malang Museum. At almost every corner, tourists can find collections that incorporate the story, and function as witnesses of the unforgettable history. In the museum yard, or rather, on the road leading to the museum, tourists can find two tanks and three anti air attack weapons.

While entering the museum hall, in the room on the left side, there are some historical artifacts. Like the desk and chair used by General Sudirman, when he led the guerilla war in the Bajulan area of the Nganjuk Regency. And a yellow bamboo pole with the red and White tied to its tip. Other than that, are some weapons, that were used in the Battle of 10 November 1945, stored in a glass vitrine. Then the desk and chairs that were used during the cease fire negotiations, between Bung Karno accompanied by Bung Hatta, with Brigadier General Mallaby from the Allied Forces, are also kept in here.

On the walls of the museum are displayed paintings that illustrate the scene when the samurai was handed over, from the commander of the Japanese forces, to the Great Commander General Sudirman. This painting also implies that hand over of power from the colonial government to the government of The Republic of Indonesia. On the northern wall are also displayed some long fire arms, which were used by the Indonesian armed forces during the struggle for independence in 1945.

The completeness of historical artifacts in the Brawijaya Malang Museum is also evident in the west room. In this room, a rock is stored, the size of a human head, which was used by Pak Slamet (a Blitar citizen) to kill the Chairman of the Central Communist Party, Oloan Hutapea, during the Trisula Operation in South Blitar, in 1968.

"Death Coach", which became the mute witness of the cruelty of the Dutch soldiers, has been placed in the centre room of the museum. This narrow coach was used by the Dutch Soldiers, to transport 100 fighters from Bondowoso to Bubudan, in Surabaya, on November 23, 1947. Of these 100 fighters some got sick, and some even died. Actually, there are three "Death Coaches", but only one is kept in this museum.

Besides the "Death Coach", tourist can get a close look at the "Si Gigir" boat, which was used by the Jokotole Sabililah troops in the Pasongan and Prenduan, Sumenep, Madura areas, in 1947. The "Si Gigir" boat was also used by the 35th Regiment of Lieutenant Colonel Chandra hasa, and 6 adjutants, to cross Paiton, Probolinggo, when they were pushed itno fights againts the suppresors.


There are still plenty of the other historical artifacts that you can witness at the Brawijaya Museum. That is why your visit to this museum will certainly be worthwhile, to obtain a portrait of the struggle of the Indonesian people in seizing and maintaining its independence

Batu, Selecta, Songgoriti, Mountain Resorts

Within 2,5 hours drive from Surabaya, are country retreats where people can withdraw from the hustle and bustle of the day.

Batu, the beauty of nature providing the inspiration for things to do. We can examine local flora and to the roadside markets which sell particularly good apples, Hotel Kartika Wijaya Batu, three stared Hotel can be described as an exotic, fantastic and the most comfortably furnished Hotel in Batu and Malang. The Hotel offers a wide range: A coffee shop faces a beautiful swimming pool and the mountains in the back ground provide the perfect setting for relaxation restaurant, a fitness centre with multigym, horse riding, tennis court, jogging track, children's play ground and a small zoo.

Twenty km. pass the town of Malang on the southern flank of Mt. Arjuna, Selecta & Songgoriti are popular hill resorts. Be sure to visit Songgoriti Temple close to the luxurious inns with the hot spring.

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Badut Temple

Badut Temple, in the hills not far north of Malang, is thought to be a remnant of Kanjuruhan, the earliest recorded kingdom in East Java. Dating from the late eighth century, badut was constructed at the time when the Sailendra kings ruled in Central Java. The word of "Badut" means clown.

Malang : Attractive Mountain Resort

If you, as a tourist, prefer to spend your time in a mountain resort rather than in a coastal area or escaping the hustle-bustle of a crowded city, then Malang is the best choice.

Located approximately 90 km South of Surabaya (two hours by bus or train), it is the hub of tourist destinations : Selecta, Wendit, Sengkaling, and Batu.

The Malang region with a population of around 500.000 people is wellknown as a holiday resort since the Dutch colonial time.

The town of Malang was known since the 18th century when its coffee plantations yielded cash crops. Today tobacco and kretek clove cigarette factories add to the prosperity of its population.

The town is also a center of educational activities concentrating around the stateowned Brawijaya University.

The flower markets in the town are full of Bonsay and orchid flowers. Other objects in town worth visiting are Brawijaya Museum, The Catholic Cathedral, The Chinese temple.

Visiting the village of Batu, 17 km up to the Northwest, is really enjoyable. Among foreigners it is known as Little Switzerland, due to its natural beauty.

The village is also famous for its apple fruits and cabbage vegetable. Close to Batu (10 km) is Selecta with its swimming pool and colorful roses.

Then, Songgoriti with its curative, thermal springs and temperatures between 17 and 20 sentrigrade. The spring water contains sulphur, calsium, and salt. It may have a remedial effect for many physical illnesses.

In the historical field, the Malang area has a number of temples : Badut, Singosari, Kidal, and Jago. Badut located 5 km Southeast of the town, was built in the 18th century in honor of King Gajayana. The word 'Badut' means a joker, clown, comedian.

The Kidal is a tiny showing West Java style. It is located in the village of Reokidal, Tumpang, 24 km East of Malang. Constructed in 1260 AD the temple represents as the Penataran temple in Blitar.

The Kawi mountain, northwest of Malang, is particularly wellknown among pilgrims from Singapore and Hongkong, visiting the tomb of mbah Jugo, and requesting for blessings.

In the coastal area, South of Malang, beach of Balekambang is used for religious rite by Hindus.

Ngliyep, 62 km from Malang, is a magnificient rocky beach where the annual Labuhan (sea offering) is held.

For souvenirs, the ceramic wares and mask handicrafts at Dinoyo and Kedungmonggo villages are the right places to remind you of an unforgettable trip to the Malang region.