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‘Es kopi’ pioneer, Toko Kopi Tuku, opens new outlet in South Jakarta’s Lebak Bulus
Toko Kopi Tuku, a humble coffee chain from South Jakarta that popularized the...
Seven killed in Indonesia ferry accident
Seven people, including two children, were killed and four others missing after a ferry carrying dozens of passengers caught fire off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early...
Acehnese hold mass dance for Indonesian independence day
More than 2,000 boys dressed in colorful traditional costumes took part in a mass dance in Aceh to celebrate...
Sinking city: Indonesia’s capital on brink of disaster
Time is running out for Jakarta. One of the fastest-sinking cities on earth, environmental experts warn that one third...
Indonesian leader pledges to move capital city, boost economy
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Friday he would press on with plans to move the nation’s capital and roll...
Should we shame influencers who propose payment with exposure? Social media star Awkarin’s post sparks debate
Screenshot of private messages sent by Awkarin and her team have gone viral recently, seemingly to show how shameless...
Bali’s ‘Gelato Secrets’ expands with two new shops in South Jakarta, specializing in all-natural, locally-sourced products
At Gelato Secrets’ newly opened SCBD store, we tried most, if not all, of the...
Popular Jakarta third-wave joint Ombe Kofie opens new branch in North Jakarta’s Pantai Indah Kapuk
Ombe Kofie, one of the most famous names in Jakarta's third-wave coffee scene,...
Filipino fast food giant Jollibee looking to bring joy of chicken to Indonesia
In 2017, we reported that Filipino fast food chain Jollibee — the country’s...
The Boba Recap: 14 new(ish) bubble tea shops in Jakarta, from famous Taiwanese chains to homegrown brands
Kiss your FOMO goodbye because we’re here to give you some recommendations...
Taiwanese brown sugar boba milk specialist Tiger Sugar to open 2nd Jakarta store in Plaza Indonesia
Great news for boba-sipping millennials of Central Jakarta: Famed Taiwanese...
Should we shame influencers who propose payment with exposure? Social media star Awkarin’s post sparks debate
Screenshot of private messages sent by Awkarin and her team have gone viral...
Bumilangit Cinematic Universe launch | Independence Day dinner special | Tensnake DJ set | Cool Things To Do in Jakarta This Merdeka Weekend (Aug 16-18)
What will you do during the Hari Merdeka weekend?
English electronic duo Honne returning to Jakarta for solo concert in November
The duo, consisting of James Hatcher and Andy Clutterbuck, is ready to bring...
Celebrate your freedom from full prices with these Independence Day F&B and retail promos
Check out our selection of the best Independence Day promotions below so you...
Joko Anwar’s ‘Gundala’ set for international premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
‘Gundala’ will be featured as part of TIFF’s Midnight Madness program,...
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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.