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McDonald’s Sarinah slapped with IDR10 million fine for huge farewell crowd
Jakarta’s Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) has fined McDonald’s Indonesia...
Baby orangutan born on Eid in Taman Safari Indonesia named ‘Fitri’
Here’s a bit of heartwarming animal news coming from Taman Safari Bogor in West Java, as the zoo and conservation site has recently welcomed a female baby orangutan named Fitri.
Syahrini’s ‘hater’ faces 12 years in prison over post suggesting singer appeared in sex tape
Extreme fanaticism has landed a woman in jail after she was sued for defaming her idol’s supposed nemesis, Indonesian...
School’s in: Jakarta sets July 13 as first day for new academic calendar
The Jakarta Education Agency has officially set a date for a return to school in July, though it remains to be seen if...
Bring your own helmet: Indonesia’s motorcycle taxi association prepares new protocols ahead of ‘new normal’
With the next phase of life with COVID-19, or the so-called “new normal,” looks set to become our new reality here...
‘Hold it in, gents’: Semarang health official tells women to postpone pregnancy amid pandemic
Is it safe to get pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic? One community clinic (puskesmas) in Semarang, Central Java has...
Closing of historic McDonald’s outlet in Jakarta draws huge gathering
It appears that the closure of Indonesia’s first McDonald’s restaurant in...
End of a McEra: Indonesia’s first McDonald’s restaurant in Central Jakarta’s Sarinah to close permanently
Located in the literal heart of Jakarta and the figurative heart of Jakartans,...
Stock up on caffeine during PSBB with these bottled ‘es kopi’ from 10 Jakarta specialty cafés
We know many of our readers can’t go a day without a cup of es kopi...
Viennetta-gate: food vlogger accuses convenience store employees of stashing hyped ice cream bars
An ice cream-related controversy is, ironically, so hot right now in Indonesia,...
10 restaurants and bars in Jakarta offering #StayAtHome specials, ready-to-cook packages
If you’ve been missing your favorite restaurants and bars lately, check out...
Syahrini’s ‘hater’ faces 12 years in prison over post suggesting singer appeared in sex tape
Extreme fanaticism has landed a woman in jail after she was sued for defaming...
Indonesian influencer auctions virginity for COVID-19 aid, later apologizes for ‘satirical’ stunt
An Indonesian influencer has sparked a huge controversy in the country for...
Indonesian singer/dancer Dita Karang debuts with K-pop girl group Secret Number
Here’s some exciting news from the land of catchy bops and addictive dances:...
Indonesian comedians threatened with lawsuit for allegedly ‘defaming’ Latuconsina clan name with puns
Comedians/talk show hosts Rina Nose (pronounced no-say) and Andre Taulany could...
Indonesian influencer panned for boasting no face mask, lack of hand-washing habit
We certainly don’t seem to be lacking in influencers underestimating COVID-19...
Arrested ‘psychic’ celeb says he can’t sleep because of ghosts in his cell, investigators laugh off claim
Self-proclaimed clairvoyant and psychic Roy Kiyoshi, who was arrested last week...
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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.