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Truly Jakarta foodies are living in a golden age
Anxious wait for relatives of Indonesia ferry disaster missing
Among the grief-stricken Indonesians keeping a daily vigil at the shore of a volcanic lake which swallowed a ferry packed with people, some fear they have lost more than a dozen...
Police detain captain, crew in deadly Indonesia ferry disaster
The captain and two crew of an overloaded Indonesian ferry that sank into the depths of a volcanic lake have been...
Prabowo asks public for donations: ‘For the price of a pack of cigarettes, you can change the future of the nation’
"Imagine, Rp 20,000 is the same as a pack of cigarettes or two instant noodles. For the price of two packs of instant...
Radical cleric Aman Abdurrahman ‘thankful’ after being sentenced to death for masterminding terrorist attacks in Indonesia
The South Jakarta District Court this morning sentenced one of the most infamous terrorist figures in Indonesia, Aman...
More libur: Government set to approve national holiday for regional elections on June 27
As if we need more time off after that lengthy Eid holiday.
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...
Chef Ragil of Nusa Indonesian Gastronomy wins Asian Cuisine Chef of the Year at World Gourmet Summit
Congrats to Chef Rangil on his deliciously well-deserved win!
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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.