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Rumors of Jakarta’s infamous Stadium reopening disproven, police sign off on renamed ‘Illigals’ club
Over the weekend, rumors emerged on social media that Stadium — the...
Irate Indonesian football fans damage Asian Games stadium
Irate Indonesian football fans ripped plastic seats from the stands and hurled them onto the pitch at a stadium scheduled to host the Asian Games next month, an official said...
Indonesia deports French drug smuggler after 18 years
A Frenchman who served 18 years in custody for smuggling drugs into Bali was deported Saturday in a case that sparked...
After being raped by her brother, 15-year-old Indonesian jailed for having an abortion
A 15-year-old girl who was raped by her older brother has been jailed for six months for having an abortion, an...
Indonesian dictator Suharto’s convicted murderer son to run for office
Indonesian dictator Suharto’s youngest son — who was convicted of ordering the assassination of a supreme...
Viral: Check out the home of the biggest Doraemon fan in Indonesia (possibly the world)
Doraemon is easily one of the most popular and iconic cartoon characters in Japan but comic books and TV shows...
Secret Jakarta specialty foods you can order online: Indomie donuts, pierogies, gourmet cookies & much more
Truly Jakarta foodies are living in a golden age
Best Middle Eastern restaurants in Jakarta: Where to find kebabs, falafel, hummus, shawarma, and more
Fancy a trip from Turkey to Lebanon to Egypt to Morocco? You don’t really...
Coconuts Hot Spot: Babooji brings hip and high-quality Indian cuisine to Senopati
Any restaurant where you can get a great Rogan Josh and an excellent cocktail...
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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.
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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.