Aqraa Sagir

Aqraa Sagir is a writer for The Jakarta Post's Creative Desk. He’s chronically online in the hope it would be a useful asset for the job.

Finding culinary coexistence between takeout and dining out
Market Pulse

Finding culinary coexistence between takeout and dining out

To order in or eat out? Online food deliveries have permanently reshaped our dining culture, but can we satisfy all our cravings by merely eating in?
The hype and high of rock climbing
The Neighborhood

The hype and high of rock climbing

Rock climbing is reaching new heights across Greater Jakarta, fueled by an Olympic win, new climbing gyms and a vibrant community.
The rise of Jakarta’s bite-sized tastemakers
Culture And Entertainment

The rise of Jakarta’s bite-sized tastemakers

With their curated content and authentic connections, nano and micro influencers are increasingly shaping dining choices in the city.
Experience a fiery culinary journey at Charkoal
Table Setting

Experience a fiery culinary journey at Charkoal

Chef Adhitia Julisiandi celebrates primal cooking at Ismaya’s flame-themed restaurant, with each dish utilizing smoke and flames in unique ways
The state of Gen Alpha digital play
Culture And Entertainment

The state of Gen Alpha digital play

‘Roblox’, ‘Minecraft’ and a brief conversation with Gen Alpha kids to figure out the current meta.
A brief atlas of under-the-radar islands
Away We Go

A brief atlas of under-the-radar islands

As much as we love Bali, Indonesia literally has thousands of other tropical paradises for you to enjoy, sans the throngs of tourists. 
Pre-loved is the new new: A tale of style, sustainability and luxury
Style

Pre-loved is the new new: A tale of style, sustainability and luxury

Sustainability concerns and increased accessibility through local online marketplaces are contributing to changing attitudes toward the secondhand market.
Belief in regeneration: Teater Keliling preserves dramatic arts for half a century
Arts

Belief in regeneration: Teater Keliling preserves dramatic arts for half a century

Founded in 1974, Teater Keliling is a prolific group of theatrical artists that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a fresh, musical reinterpretation of the classic play Mega Mega by Arifin C. Noer.
 Sip and Savor: Where to wine down in Jakarta
Table Setting

Sip and Savor: Where to wine down in Jakarta

If you’ve been in Jakarta long enough, you will know that unwinding after hours of stressful work and gridlock is necessary for survival, and a relaxing glass of wine is one of the top ways to do that. Whether that be a deep red, a refreshing white or a delicate rosé, Jakarta has plenty of spots offering a wide selection of the best bottles from all over the world.
‘A Space For The Unbound’: Trailblazing with cultural identity
Culture And Entertainment

‘A Space For The Unbound’: Trailblazing with cultural identity

The critically acclaimed Indonesian adventure video game gains global acclaim by delivering a deeply compelling narrative