When did the Greeks visit?

As you drive past ridiculously huge mansions in Pondok Indah, or observe construction of new office buildings progressing as you gaze out from your traffic-bound vehicle each day, have you ever wondered why Greek architecture is so popular in Jakarta? It beats the hell out of me too, since I fail to understand why a couple of Doric columns flanking your front door is equated with opulence or style by Indonesian builders. Certainly, "big is better" for wealthy Indonesians, especially in the hair department, so perhaps a 10 meter Grecian column or four in the front garden is the ultimate status symbol for the privileged elite.