Mr. Hermawan Kartajaya CEO of MarkPlus, Inc with Abang None Jakarta 2009

Related to bomb incident on July 17th 2009, Abang None 2009 and MarkPlus, Inc. conducted an anti terrorism act at "ground zero" which located at Ritz Carlton Hotel and J.W. Marriot Hotel. The anti terrorism act itself reflected by having a Fun Walk: "We are brave, Jakarta is Safe, We are Fighting for Humanity" on Sunday, July 26th 2009. The bomb incident has caused a significant negative impact on Indonesia tourism, particularly Jakarta tourism.

The ultimate goal of this event is to restore Indonesia's image, particularly Jakarta. This event also shows that the citizens of Jakarta is not afraid of act of terrorism and will keep on fighting to bring back the image of Jakarta as a safe and comfort capital city of Indonesia.

Besides Abang None Jakarta 2009 as the ambassador of Jakarta tourism, other participants also support this event, such as Mayor of DKI Jakarta, the Jakarta Office of Tourism & Culture, and Abang None Jakarta Association. And by using Car Free Day moments which are on the same day with the Fun Walk, some communities such as Bike2Work, Onthel Bicycle, low rider bicycle, also participate in this event.


Mr. Hermawan Kartajaya with Abang None at Bunderan HI

Bundaran HI was the starting point of the Fun Walk event. Mayor of West Jakarta, Ms. Sylviana Murni, gave an opening speech then continued by releasing fun walk participants by CEO and Founder of MarkPlus, Inc., Mr. Hermawan Kartajaya. "Indonesia United" logo, which was created by MarkPlus, Inc. as part of its corporate social responsibility act, was also launched during the short ceremony. Mr. Hermawan Kartajaya also encourages citizens of Jakarta to always "Promote & Protect" Jakarta city.


Launching Logo "Indonesia United"

Just before the Fun Walk begins, Abang None Jakarta 2009 hand over some merchandise (flowers, pin, etc.) to Jakarta citizen as a symbol of sympathy for the victims and cursing the act of terrorism which has hurt Indonesia as a nation. Shortly after the merchandise handover, all the Fun Walk participants move towards Ritz Carlton and J.W. Marriot Hotel at Mega Kuningan International Complex, and just before reach the Mega Kuningan International Complex, participants stop by MarkPlus, Inc. office for a short break and taking group pictures.


Mr. Hermawan Kartajaya with Fun Walk participant at Ritz Carlton, Kuningan