Sheena Suparman

Sheena Suparman is a writer for The Jakarta Post's Creative Desk. She is based in Jakarta but wishes she could be anywhere else. She’s usually powered by coffee, chips and cheeseburgers.

Live nation: To eat or watch a concert?
Market Pulse

Live nation: To eat or watch a concert?

With some ticket prices rivaling provincial minimum wages, is a night of singalongs with your favorite musician still worth it?
Stuck in the middle: The second child identity
Features

Stuck in the middle: The second child identity

Often overshadowed and overlooked, middle children ruminate on what it means to always be in between.
From autopilot to anti-theft: Cars are getting smarter
Innovation Center

From autopilot to anti-theft: Cars are getting smarter

With high-tech features from self-driving to advanced security, today’s smart cars are turning sci-fi into reality. 
Investing outside the box: From collectibles to green solutions
Weekend Five

Investing outside the box: From collectibles to green solutions

Kill two birds with one stone: Spend on things you care about, whether it’s a Birkin bag or the future of the planet, and watch them pay off over time.
Street art survival: Navigating Jakarta’s changing cityscape
The Neighborhood

Street art survival: Navigating Jakarta’s changing cityscape

Having battled societal stigma and territorial risks, Jakarta’s graffiti artists now have to adapt their creative expression to the evolving urban landscape.
For the love of ‘ayam goreng’
Weekend Five

For the love of ‘ayam goreng’

Whether you’re after traditional ayam goreng or spicy Korean wings, these fried chicken spots in Jakarta have something to satisfy every craving.
Taste-testing scoops of Nusantara
Table Setting

Taste-testing scoops of Nusantara

Fancy a scoop of ice cream inspired by local spices, traditional Indonesian dishes or herbal medicine? We tried them out for you.
Making it easy to eat your greens
Features

Making it easy to eat your greens

By combining innovative techniques and authentic local flavors, one start-up is making Indonesian plant-based food both accessible and delicious.
Best-selling Indonesian authors you should be reading
Weekend Five

Best-selling Indonesian authors you should be reading

To mark National Book Day on Friday, we are delving into the world of literature to highlight some of the country’s best authors.
Indonesia’s timeless elixir: The staying power of ‘jamu’
Market Pulse

Indonesia’s timeless elixir: The staying power of ‘jamu’

From an ancient remedy to a modern wellness trend, jamu has proven its staying power. But it faces new challenges ahead.