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When the side gig was supposed to be the fun part
Work It Right

When the side gig was supposed to be the fun part

At first, it was just for fun; then came the pressure to monetize and optimize.
'The Drama' will make you squirm. Watch it anyway.
Currently Obsessed

'The Drama' will make you squirm. Watch it anyway.

The dark comedy makes you laugh just as much as it makes you wince.
Why this unusual exhibit on waste really wasn’t about waste
Arts

Why this unusual exhibit on waste really wasn’t about waste

At Erasmus Huis, a cross-cultural exhibition asks Indonesians to rethink their relationship with waste, starting at home.
Two girls, two worlds, but one message from Indonesian cinema
Currently Obsessed

Two girls, two worlds, but one message from Indonesian cinema

One grew up in 1960s Surabaya, the other was born on Mars; both have something to teach us about facing an uncertain world with open arms.
The need to read: Why Jakartans are going back to bookstores
Market Pulse

The need to read: Why Jakartans are going back to bookstores

As reading enthusiasm rises, bookstores are turning into the city’s community-driven third spaces.
Money Bestie: The ‘big sister’ guide to getting your finances together
Wealth

Money Bestie: The ‘big sister’ guide to getting your finances together

Aliyah Natasya and Fill the Blankspace have turned financial education into an interactive journal, turning money talk into a playful, reflective experience that’s accessible.
Beyond Valentine: Why chocolate is becoming more of a luxury
Market Pulse

Beyond Valentine: Why chocolate is becoming more of a luxury

Valentine’s may bring a two-day spike. But the real story for chocolatiers is what happens the other 363 days.
Is Hyrox just Jakarta’s next fitness obsession?
Market Pulse

Is Hyrox just Jakarta’s next fitness obsession?

Packed classes and waiting lists suggest another fitness boom as Hyrox arrives in the capital, but is this a long-term shift or just the next checkbox to mark off?
Local volunteering paths: Where small acts lead to big change
Weekend Five

Local volunteering paths: Where small acts lead to big change

Want to volunteer but not sure where to begin? These communities offer meaningful ways to turn good intentions into everyday action.
A choir of strangers: The Jakarta singing club where everyone belongs
The Neighborhood

A choir of strangers: The Jakarta singing club where everyone belongs

No auditions, no pressure, just voices rising together. At Nyanyi Bareng Jakarta, group singing creates a sense of community.
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