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.

Gems from the whimsical world of Ghibli
Culture And Entertainment

Gems from the whimsical world of Ghibli

If you’re looking for the perfect family bonding experience, the reported return of Ghibli movies to the big screen will offer nostalgia, warmth and joy for all ages.
New Jersey’s indie rock legend Real Estate, brings its joy to Jakarta
Culture And Entertainment

New Jersey’s indie rock legend Real Estate, brings its joy to Jakarta

Ahead of the band's first performance in Indonesia this weekend at the Joyland Festival 2024, Real Estate's Martin Courtney discusses their musical journey and latest album.
Smart homes are the new norm: Are we ready?
Living Spaces

Smart homes are the new norm: Are we ready?

With smart tech moving from sci-fi fantasy to everyday reality, are we prepared to embrace a digital revolution right at our doorstep?
Investing smart: Knowing your risk profile
Wealth

Investing smart: Knowing your risk profile

Time deposits, mutual funds, stocks or crypto? Before you start investing, experts say you have to understand your goals and the kind of risks you’re willing to take.
Finding comedy in tragedy, the artist's way
Culture And Entertainment

Finding comedy in tragedy, the artist's way

Indonesian comic artists are finding new ways to connect with audiences and embrace creative freedom, balancing humor, social critique and the challenges of modern storytelling.
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.