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For nostalgia’s sake: Indonesian millennials demand Wall’s bring back discontinued Viennetta ice cream
Over the past week, Indonesian millennials have been referencing some of their...
Police say arrested legislative candidate in Bogor heads a gang of thieves
Police are still investigating whether the candidate might have used any of his gang's illicit earning to fund his campaign.
For nostalgia’s sake: Indonesian millennials demand Wall’s bring back discontinued Viennetta ice cream
Over the past week, Indonesian millennials have been referencing some of their favorite things from the ‘90s and...
Indonesia’s IT Ministry demands Facebook improve censorship system in light of NZ shootings
The complicated issue of internet censorship has been a hotly debated topic worldwide since social media platforms and...
Jakarta Police arrest man for selling porn-filled hard drives for IDR2 million
Police said the seller made a Rp 1 million profit off of each hard drive that he had filled with thousands of adult...
Regional battles: Prabowo leads Jokowi in Jakarta & Sumatra but lags far behind in Java & Papua, survey says
Media giant Kompas today released the results of its presidential election poll, shedding insight on how people in...
Nasi padang wraps sold by newly-opened Jakarta joint spark debate on social media
Nasi Padang, one of Indonesia’s and Jakarta’s favorite comfort foods, is as...
Just brew it: Quality beans from Indonesian roasteries that you can order online
Whether your coffee-making routine involves a French press, V60, moka pot, or...
Indonesian netizens hold their noses at Australian company’s Mi Goreng scented candles
Does this Mi Goreng scented candle sound tantalizing or do you think the idea...
The force is strong with this one: Jakarta cafes and coffee shops with intense brews
If you’re after a serious caffeine kick, then check out some of these spots...
Queen of fruit: Rare Indonesian durian selling for IDR14 million ($1000) becomes viral sensation
The J-Queen durian only comes from a single tree and its fruit can only be...
Coconuts Jakarta Directory Contest: Submit your event or business for a chance to win a free advertising campaign!
If you've been clicking around Coconuts lately, then you'll have noticed the expansion of the Coco universe -- our Coconuts Directory is up and running, connecting readers to the new, noteworthy spots and events popping up in their respective cities.
Celebrity lawyer Sunan Kalijaga sues daughter’s friend for defamation for posting video allegedly exposing her underwear
Most girls just wanna have fun without being taken to court, but that is what...
Viral: Yogyakarta K-pop group covers Seventeen while outfitted as Go-jek and Grab drivers
Although none of the dancers are motorcycle taxi drivers, the team’s manager...
Indonesian fans show support for fallen K-pop star Seungri amid his prostitution and drug scandal
Should we “separate the artist from the art”? And even if you’re aware...
Indonesian Youtuber Atta Halilintar slammed for posing with handgun in light of NZ mosque mass shootings
The horrific mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on...
Leaked chat alleges former K-pop star Seungri provided escorts to business partner on Indonesia trip in 2014
The world of K-pop is still reeling from the aftershocks of the infamous...
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Coconuts Jakarta
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.