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.

Summit fever: Why more Indonesians are reaching for the peak
Market Pulse

Summit fever: Why more Indonesians are reaching for the peak

From Merbabu to Rinjani, local gear brands and trip organizers are making Indonesia’s mountains feel closer than ever.
Beyond galleries: Inside Jakarta’s thriving indie art markets
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Beyond galleries: Inside Jakarta’s thriving indie art markets

Jakarta’s indie art fairs aren’t just pop-ups, they’re fueling a new creative economy.
A night to remember: Chef Arnold’s Glou kitchen takeover
Table Setting

A night to remember: Chef Arnold’s Glou kitchen takeover

The MasterChef judge took over Glou for one night with a five-course menu that fused comfort, technique and a hint of what is to come from both him and the restaurant.
Meet the new influencers of the AI era
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Meet the new influencers of the AI era

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been behind the scenes of digital marketing for years, but now it’s stepping into the spotlight as the face of your favorite brands.
The Gen Z shift: From booze to brews
Features

The Gen Z shift: From booze to brews

You’re more likely to find a Zoomer hanging out in a coffee shop than drinking in a bar or pub, but that isn’t necessarily because we like caffeine more than cocktails.
ID, please: Inside Jakarta’s under-30 spots
The Neighborhood

ID, please: Inside Jakarta’s under-30 spots

Across town, spaces catering specifically to Jakarta’s under-30 crowd have popped up. Our resident Gen Z writer investigates.
The Wellness Stack: Five popular supplements
Weekend Five

The Wellness Stack: Five popular supplements

We examine five of the more popular supplements today, check the research on them and consult with a doctor.
Trendy tabletop: Board game cafés are your next favorite third space
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Trendy tabletop: Board game cafés are your next favorite third space

Ditch the gadgets and grab a pair of dice: Jakarta’s board game cafés are the perfect place to play, strategize and unwind.
Steak for Iftar: The Ruth’s Chris way to breaking the fast
Table Setting

Steak for Iftar: The Ruth’s Chris way to breaking the fast

Sometimes, keeping it simple is the best way to go—especially when you’re breaking your fast with a great steak.
The de-Hollywoodification of Indonesian cinema
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The de-Hollywoodification of Indonesian cinema

From homegrown hits to international indies, Indonesian audiences are shifting away from Hollywood blockbusters for bold, diverse stories and the box office numbers prove it.