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This pastel-hued cafe in Bali serves up Instagram-friendly desserts and colorful visuals
| Coconuts Jakarta x BingBong | Don’t tell your dentist!
Son of official in West Java named suspect in shooting, plans to file police complaint against victim
A widely publicized shooting case in West Java’s Majalengka regency saw a twist in which the shooter may end up reporting the victim to the police.
Jakarta to limit e-scooter use from 5am to 11pm, enforce minimum age rule: official
It seems like a fatal collision and damages to public property won’t lead to an outright ban on e-scooters in...
Indonesia considers mandatory premarital training on reproductive health, parenting starting next year
The Indonesian government wants couples to be absolutely ready before they say “I do” and go on to have children,...
Man throws rocks at kindergarten in Bekasi, says little kids singing disturbed his rest
Some kindergarteners in Bekasi, West Java got the shock of their young lives thus far when a man was so incensed by...
Transport Minister calls on ride-hailing apps to enforce tougher screening measures for drivers in light of Medan suicide bombing
Indonesia’s Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has called on ride-hailing apps Gojek and Grab to step up security...
Lucy in The Sky and Lawless Burgerbar join forces for Lucy Beer & Burger Bar
The nightlife and culinary scene in SCBD certainly just got a whole lot juicier.
Padang authorities confiscate ‘Ngocok Yuk’ coffee truck for sexually suggestive name
The owner was obligated to change the name of the brand, as well as its...
Ren-Dang! Viral video of 2 ladies fighting over the world’s best dish all but confirmed to be marketing stunt
It appears that Indonesia (including us at Coconuts) have been duped by a...
Coconuts Hotspot: Mie Tjwan serves East Java Peranakan-style ‘mie ayam’ inspired by a classic recipe
Mie Tjwan’s dishes are affordable and hearty, as warm as a grandmother’s...
Spooktacular parties to go to in Jakarta for Halloween (Oct 25-Nov 1)
Prepare your costumes, as we round up some of the most happening Halloween...
Bundesliga Experience | Jackson’s All Stars vol. 2 | Ornaments | Cool Things To Do in Jakarta This Weekend (Nov 15-17)
It’s quite a music-filled weekend with several top concerts in Jakarta, as...
Popular Indonesian Youtuber Atta Halilintar reported to police over alleged blasphemous content in 1-year-old video
An organization named Komunitas Pengawas Korupsi (Corruption Watch Community),...
Count down to 2020 at Singapore’s biggest New Year celebration at Marina Bay
| Coconuts Jakarta x Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2020 | This is the start of...
Indonesian teen singer Claudia Emmanuela Santoso crowned as ‘The Voice of Germany’ winner
Hailing from Cirebon, Claudia is the third foreigner and first Asian to win in...
Slipknot to headline Hammersonic Festival in Jakarta next year
After having skipped this year’s edition, the annual headbang fest...
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Coconuts TV explores the untold stories of Asia through the lens of video. We produce ongoing shows in several content verticals including food and travel, but our main focus is news reports and mini documentaries.
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.