Sukarno's workshop at the palace was completely fitted out with all the amenities. If the president wanted to watch Lim work, he would ask Lim to paint in this workshop. Of course, Lim had his own workshop at the palace with all the necessary equipment.
Lim had to arrive at the palace before 8 a.m. If he came late, he could not see Bung Karno and would not know what he had to do that particular day. The president always gave instructions to palace employees before 8 a.m., before he began receiving his guests.