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‘Anjing banget’: Foul-mouthed reviewer of dessert becomes unlikely internet icon in Indonesia
There are plenty of ways to promote F&B businesses online, but curse words and...
Helmet not always mandatory: Transportation Ministry issues safety regulations for cyclists
It’s quite something that there was not a complete set of safety regulations for riding a bicycle in Indonesia all this time, and now we have some pretty obvious ones (and one...
Couple arrested for murder of mutilated man, targeted victim via Tinder
A couple, identified by their initials 26-year-old DAF and 27-year-old LAS, have been named as suspects in the gruesome...
Should you wear a mask in your own car? Jakartans question rule
Just what is the point of wearing a mask in your own car, especially if you’re driving alone? That is a rule that has...
Another ‘ospek’ video goes viral, but this time faculty official defends hazing
Only days after the now-viral hazing in a virtual ospek (campus orientation) carried out by college students in...
Panties-flashing motorcyclist in viral TikTok video may be charged with pornographic action
Police in Indonesia are on the hunt for a female motorcyclist who flashed her panties on the road for all of TikTok to...
Indomie-flavored ice cream, topped with fried shallots, puzzles and revolts upon launch
While nothing has quite replaced the OG Indomie mie goreng (fried noodles) in...
McDonald’s Nasi Goreng Burger and Independence Day specials offer toned down Indonesian flavors
When we saw McDonald’s Indonesia announce a new batch of their Independence...
Netflix and chill-ed wine: try these pairings and save up to 30% at the 8.8 Wine Sale
| Coconuts Jakarta x 8.8 Wine Sale | You’ll wanna watch out for these savings...
Newcomer Accha gains popularity with Indian cuisine for Indonesian taste buds
Is it just us, or have we all been craving specific dishes at random times...
Chefs behind Barcelona’s Disfrutar bring Mediterranean flair to the heart of Jakarta with Mare Nostrum
Arguably the best Mediterranean dining experience in Jakarta has reopened for...
Creative space M Bloc is screening award-winning Indonesian films in an open-air cinema every Sunday this month
One of the many things that the COVID-19 pandemic has got us realizing is that...
Plus point for Disney+ as streamer sets subscription fee as low as IDR15K in Indonesia
It won’t be too long until Disney+ officially launches in Indonesia on Sept....
Jakarta prepares strict health protocols for imminent cinema reopening
As if cinemas are anyone’s priority right now, the Jakarta provincial...
Disney+ gets Sept. 5 Indonesia launch date in Southeast Asia first
Indonesia is set to be the first Southeast Asian country to welcome Disney+,...
Indonesia’s first drive-in concert held in Semarang
A concert with a drive-in concept was held in the Central Java capital of...
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Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, is famous for a few things: traffic, floods, chaos and traffic. But there’s so much more to this big crazy metropolis than meets the eye, and it’s all those hidden wonders - the hilarious, the heartbreaking, the beautiful, the delicious - that we at Coconuts Jakarta hope to bring to our readers (plus, all the latest and greatest ways to complain about the traffic). And not just about the capital, but all of Indonesia. We are the alternative English-language news site about the country of 250 million, always striving to bring readers the latest stories that aren’t getting covered in the mainstream media. We cover fast-breaking news on everything from politics to pop culture, with a special emphasis on what’s blowing up and going viral on the Indonesian interwebs. For those living in Jakarta, we offer independent, critical recommendations on the best art exhibitions, cultural events and music gigs happening in the capital, with weekly guides on how you can best spend your precious free time. And of course, we’re constantly looking for the best eats that Jakarta can offer - from guides to the capital’s amazing street food to honest reviews of the latest high-end culinary hotspots, Coconuts Jakarta is one of the few offering critical takes for discerning foodies. While we’re best known for seeking out the latest viral phenomenons, Coconuts Jakarta is also serious about trying to add to the conversation with longer in-depth features, thought-provoking opinion pieces and insightful columns. We believe in Indonesia’s creed of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika ("Unity in Diversity") and always try to uphold and fight for the rights of all Indonesians who are discriminated against because of their race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.