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.

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.
5 AI tools to boost your productivity
Weekend Five

5 AI tools to boost your productivity

With all this fear about artificial intelligence replacing humans, we feel it’s important to show how you can actually make AI work for you.
Work, Play, Repeat: Jakarta’s shift toward balance in the office
Wellness

Work, Play, Repeat: Jakarta’s shift toward balance in the office

From boxing clubs to mental health breaks, Jakarta's workplaces are evolving to prioritize employee well-being. But are they enough?
The great workplace debate: Remote, hybrid or office?
Work It Right

The great workplace debate: Remote, hybrid or office?

It’s been years since pandemic lockdowns ended, but the corporate world has yet to figure out which workplace arrangement reigns supreme. 
Welcome to alpha-mart: Meet the most digitally native consumers
Market Pulse

Welcome to alpha-mart: Meet the most digitally native consumers

Digital natives born from 2010 onward are reshaping brand engagement with their preference for authentic content and personalization, as well as their social consciousness.