Bena and Tololela – Preserving tradition in Flores
Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara Province is a combination of sea and forested mountains with meandering highways cutting the...
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Swipers Still Swiping
Despite the ongoing efforts of Islamic political parties to criminalize sex outside of marriage, Indonesians are still flocking to online...
Jakarta Plans to Build More Bicycle Lanes
The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta has plans to build more bicycle lanes in the city. According to the Deputy...
The Lonely Expat Housewife of Jakarta
Being an expat housewife in Jakarta has its own set of challenges even with all of the pros of living...
Citywide Search for Jakartan with 364 Million Tax Debt on Luxury Ferrari
The Jakarta authorities are in search of a man who lives in a rented house in a small alley, but...
Jakarta or Manila: Which Southeast Asian Megacity is Safer for Women?
Walking the uneven pavement in the sweltering heat of Jakarta is made even more uncomfortable for women like Anindya Restuviani...
The People Behind the Goods
Colourful street vendors are an integral part of Jakarta’s landscape; one that separates Jakarta from other boring, even sterile-looking, cities....
Idea for Relocating Indonesia’s Capital Gains Momentum
The relocation of Indonesia’s capital from Jakarta is gaining momentum following a number of statements made by government officials last...
Jakarta to Conduct Routine Nightclub Patrol after Drugs Raid
Following the discovery of drugs in a raid of MG International Club on Sunday, the Jakarta government has warned that...
Anies Looks to Experts for Solutions to Jakarta Flood Problem
Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan said the city is making efforts to provide short term solutions to Jakarta’s flooding problems, but...
Jakarta plans Congestion Tax to Push People towards Public Transport
In an attempt to push people to use public transportation, the Jakarta government says it plans to introduce a congestion tax...
Tarek Razik Ed.D, The New Head of School at JIS, and the Business of International Education
In this exclusive interview, Jakarta Intercultural School’s new Head of School shares his thoughts on the business of education as...
Margie Mason, Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist
Margie Mason was part of a small team of female investigative journalists for the Associated Press who worked tirelessly on...
Indonesia’s Traffic Kills up to 30,000 People per Year, Police Says
The death toll from traffic accidents in Indonesia has reached around 30,000 per year, a frightening figure that dwarfs the...
Jakarta Biennale to Showcase Creative Spirit of the Soul
This year’s Jakarta Biennale is set to open on Saturday at Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem in South Jakarta and will adopt...
Government to Integrate Jakarta and Bandung into Massive Sprawl
The government has announced plans to integrate Jakarta with Bandung and turn it into a massive urban area but says...
Anies Takes the Easy Route with Alexis Hotel Closure
While new Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan has moved to terminate the operating permit of Alexis Hotel, experts have branded it...
Saving Man’s Best Friend
The Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) is campaigning against the dog meat trade across Indonesia. The ongoing campaign was started...
Fashionistas, Gear Up for Jakarta Fashion Week 2018
Fashion enthusiasts get ready! Jakarta will welcome up to 175 local and international designers who will be showcasing their latest...
Protests at Alexis Hotel over Prostitution Allegation
A number of non-governmental organizations have announced that roughly 1,000 people will stage a rally on Thursday afternoon demanding for...
Jakarta – A Dangerous City for Women?
Having been ranked in the bottom five of the Safe Cities Index, Jakarta is also in the top ten of...