
Students Explore ‘Advocacy in Action’ at Jakarta Scholars Symposium 2025
Present young people with an opportunity, or a challenge, and one can see just how well they can rise to the occasion. That is certainly the case for the students who took part in the latest Jakarta Scholars Symposium (JSS), an independent organisation that provides a platform for students to showcase and present their research,
A Kemang Revival: The Self Care Community Centre by Space Available
11 tons of locally-recycled plastic waste have been reimagined into a striking building that sprawls along the Kemang Raya street front. This is the Self Care Community Centre by Space Available Jakarta, a design store that goes beyond the traditional retail destination, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the unique spaces, showcases and experiences found
A Creative’s Guide to Bandung: Art, Design, and Inspiration in the City of Ideas
Bandung has long been a city of innovation. Once the playground of Dutch architects during the colonial era, this West Javanese capital remains an architectural treasure trove of Art Deco buildings. But Bandung isn’t just about its past—it’s a living, breathing hub of creativity, where students, artists, and designers shape its future. Home to some
Melati Wijsen’s Lessons from a Full-Time Changemaker
In her newly published book, ‘Change Starts Now,’ Melati Wijsen reflects on more than a decade as an environmental activist, and shares her valuable ‘100 lessons’ for any aspiring changemaker, young and old. At the age of 12, Melati and her younger sister Isabel began campaigning against single-use plastic bags in Bali, calling for an
Why Jakarta Needs Literature, with Laura Prinsloo of Pulau Imaji
What does Jakarta need to do in order to be recognised as a cultural city? In this opinion series, NOW! Jakarta hears from the leaders of the city’s artistic institutions to gain insight into fosteringand developing specific areas of culture. Laura Prinsloo of Pulau Imaji talks to us about literature. Did you know that Jakarta

Why Jakarta Needs Contemporary Art, with Venus Lau of Museum MACAN
What does Jakarta need to do in order to be recognised as a cultural city? In this opinion series, NOW! Jakarta hears from the leaders of the city’s artistic institutions to gain insight into fosteringand developing specific areas of culture. Venus Lau of Museum MACAN talks to us about art. London has the Tate Modern,
What is an SPK School? Understanding Indonesia’s Sekolah SPK Categorisation
Since 2014, private schools in Indonesia that once labelled themselves as ‘international’ were subjected to new regulations from the Indonesian Government’s Ministry of Education and Culture. This resulted in the new category of SPK schools, or Sekolah SPK, under which these academic institutions must also abide by specific requirements and education. In early years, international
Sydney to Jakarta: Henshin’s Behind the Bar Series Welcomes Giorgio Gervasoni from Maybe Sammy
The next edition of Henshin’s ‘Behind The Bar Series: Sydney to Jakarta’ will drop on 30 August 2024, guest-starring Assistant Venue Manager Giorgio Gervasoni of the award-winning cocktail bar, Maybe Sammy. Giorgio is set to shake up trademark cocktails from this renowned Sydney hotspot, which earned the title of ‘The Best Bar in Australasia 2023’
Jakarta Needs a Project Manager, Not a Politician
As Jakarta approaches its 2024 gubernatorial election, the stakes have never been higher. The city, soon to be stripped of its title as the capital of Indonesia, will transition into a financial powerhouse, shaping the future of its nearly 11 million residents (not including Greater Jakarta). Yet, instead of focusing on what the city truly
Plataran Indonesia on Embracing ‘Hospitality with Impact’ and Developing Eco Tourism
With an impressive network of hotels, resorts and restaurants across Indonesia, often in the most exotic locations, homegrown hospitality group Plataran Indonesia has certainly made its mark on the country’s tourism industry. Since its establishment in 2009, the group has made it their mission to celebrate Indonesian culture and nature wherever possible, and that certainly
Ascott Orchard Singapore: A Second Home in Singapore
For the frequent Singapore traveller, Ascott Orchard Singapore has become the accommodation choice. Connected to one of the most popular shopping centres, these premium serviced apartments with hotel license present a tranquil oasis in the city’s retail and lifestyle heart. A visit to the Lion City is almost routine for Jakarta residents, a welcome reprieve

For the People of the Forest: Supporting Orangutan Survival at Samboja Lodge
The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation invites explorers into the heart of Kalimantan, to stay in the depths of the Indonesian rainforest, and make a direct contribution to the protection of the gentle orangutan, the ‘people of the forest.’ In the depths of East Kalimantan, Samboja Lodge sits at the centre of 1,800 hectares of Bornean
Lampung Marriott Resort & Spa Opens, Bringing Five-Star Hospitality to South Sumatra
Opening on a stunning coastline of South Sumatra, Lampung Marriott Resort & Spa invites travellers to explore this up-and-coming destination filled with natural wonders, exotic wildlife and its own unique culture. The new resort is set to entice visitors to the region, promising comfort and five-star services during their stay. Lampung, on the southern most