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Sleeping between sea and trees: A stay at Oshom Bali
Sleeping between sea and trees: A stay at Oshom Bali
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Turning Jakarta’s overlooked sidewalks into common ground
Courts, clubs and connections: The rise of community sports apps
Courts, clubs and connections: The rise of community sports apps
Tinggal Meninggal: How Kristo Imanuel dares moviegoers to laugh at death
Tinggal Meninggal: How Kristo Imanuel dares moviegoers to laugh at death
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From mattresses to melatonin: The sleep economy is booming
From mattresses to melatonin: The sleep economy is booming
The rest of us: How Indonesians are trying to sleep better
The rest of us: How Indonesians are trying to sleep better
AI apps are changing fitness, but can they replace your coach?
AI apps are changing fitness, but can they replace your coach?
Cashing in on padel: The new courtside economy of Jakarta
Cashing in on padel: The new courtside economy of Jakarta
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The real co-sleeping problem isn't your baby, it's your partner
The real co-sleeping problem isn't your baby, it's your partner
Bedside tech: Five gadgets to monitor how well you rest
Bedside tech: Five gadgets to monitor how well you rest
Zodiac on a plate: Dining through the stars at 71st Omakase
Zodiac on a plate: Dining through the stars at 71st Omakase
Not just another Italian spot: Mozzeria Café in SCBD
Not just another Italian spot: Mozzeria Café in SCBD
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Sleeping between sea and trees: A stay at Oshom Bali
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Turning Jakarta’s overlooked sidewalks into common ground
Turning Jakarta’s overlooked sidewalks into common ground
Courts, clubs and connections: The rise of community sports apps
Courts, clubs and connections: The rise of community sports apps
Tinggal Meninggal: How Kristo Imanuel dares moviegoers to laugh at death
Tinggal Meninggal: How Kristo Imanuel dares moviegoers to laugh at death
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From mattresses to melatonin: The sleep economy is booming
From mattresses to melatonin: The sleep economy is booming
The rest of us: How Indonesians are trying to sleep better
The rest of us: How Indonesians are trying to sleep better
AI apps are changing fitness, but can they replace your coach?
AI apps are changing fitness, but can they replace your coach?
Cashing in on padel: The new courtside economy of Jakarta
Cashing in on padel: The new courtside economy of Jakarta
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The real co-sleeping problem isn't your baby, it's your partner
The real co-sleeping problem isn't your baby, it's your partner
Bedside tech: Five gadgets to monitor how well you rest
Bedside tech: Five gadgets to monitor how well you rest
Zodiac on a plate: Dining through the stars at 71st Omakase
Zodiac on a plate: Dining through the stars at 71st Omakase
Not just another Italian spot: Mozzeria Café in SCBD
Not just another Italian spot: Mozzeria Café in SCBD
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Josa Lukman is an editor and head of the Creative Desk at The Jakarta Post. He is also a margarita enthusiast who chases Panadol with Tolak Angin, a hoarder of former "it" bags and an iced latte slurper.

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Punches to punchlines: A chat with Sakdiyah Ma’ruf
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Punches to punchlines: A chat with Sakdiyah Ma’ruf

The hijabi stand-up comedian who tackles everything from conservatism to climate crisis talks about using punchlines to uplift the downtrodden and the oppressed.
Stations, stops and superlatives: Public transport destinations in Jakarta worth exploring
The Neighborhood

Stations, stops and superlatives: Public transport destinations in Jakarta worth exploring

While being stuck in a car for hours on end is perhaps a quintessential part of the Jakarta experience, few things will allow you to truly get to know the city better than taking public transportation around the “Big Durian”.
Beyond elasticity: History, economics intersect in rubber art
Arts

Beyond elasticity: History, economics intersect in rubber art

The seeds of rubber’s history in Indonesia took root when the first tree was planted in 1864 at the Bogor Botanical Gardens. Nearly two centuries later, artists in the world’s second-largest producer of natural rubber are exploring the colonial commodity’s role in shaping the decolonization narrative through their works.
Champagne wishes, caviar dreams: Musings on luxury from the 73rd floor
Luxury

Champagne wishes, caviar dreams: Musings on luxury from the 73rd floor

“Women who were merely well-off saved up and bought dresses made of silk edged with lace and pearls, but Lady Ramkin was so rich she could afford to stomp around the place in rubber boots and a tweed skirt that had belonged to her mother.” Men at Arms, Terry Pratchett.
Must-see homegrown silver-screen adaptations
Culture And Entertainment

Must-see homegrown silver-screen adaptations

Yes, we’re well aware of the issues with screen adaptations of literary masterpieces. And yes, some really good reads have been massacred on screen, whether because of the artistic liberties taken, the stars cast or even the way the scenes fail to live up to your imagination. But when they work, they REALLY work.
How to navigate unwanted questions and survive family gatherings
Family Matters

How to navigate unwanted questions and survive family gatherings

Ah yes, Ramadan is that beautiful time of year when families, both near and far, flock to each other’s homes to share cherished meals and conversations. Yet, for some younger members, an unwelcome part of the experience is the onslaught of well-meaning but intrusive questions from relatives.
Five things to know before booking an iftar gathering
Weekend Five

Five things to know before booking an iftar gathering

Well, it’s that time of the year again; meaning, it’s time to start booking slots for breaking the fast at your favorite haunts in town while praying furiously for the traffic and/or weather to be merciful on the day, until you’re forced to settle for bottled water and supermarket bread on the road as the sun sets.
5 things EV owners want you to know before you trade gas for battery
Innovation Center

5 things EV owners want you to know before you trade gas for battery

Welcome to the electric future. From established names in the local market like Hyundai and Wuling, to newcomers such as the Vietnamese VinFast and China’s BYD, electric vehicles (EVs) are the talk of every car-buying community, thanks to a combination of environmental concerns, rapid technological developments and costs coming down.
On politics and relationships
Family Matters

On politics and relationships

“Let’s be honest, when it comes to politics, no one’s going to change their mind if they don’t want to.” - Marsha, 29 “We choose because it is our right but I won’t necessarily ‘fight to the death’ for my candidate.” - Kyriesa, 63
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