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.

A collaboration written in the stars: Teater Pandora and Museum MACAN
Arts

A collaboration written in the stars: Teater Pandora and Museum MACAN

Teater Pandora’s successful staging of the play Constellations at Museum MACAN signals more partnerships to come in the future. 
24 hours at 25hours Hotel
Away We Go

24 hours at 25hours Hotel

With its eccentric urban design and strategic location, The Oddbird is a quirky home away from home.
Our culinary cabaret: Jakarta’s top tables in 2024
Table Setting

Our culinary cabaret: Jakarta’s top tables in 2024

With endless restaurants opening over the past year, we’ve narrowed down our four favorite places to dine in.
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.