Josa Lukman

Josa Lukman is an editor and head of the Creative Desk at The Jakarta Post. He is also a margarita enthusiast who chases Panadol with Tolak Angin, a hoarder of former "it" bags and an iced latte slurper.

Singapore swing: Brands from the Little Red Dot on the rise in the Big Durian
Style

Singapore swing: Brands from the Little Red Dot on the rise in the Big Durian

From day-to-night dressing to geek-chic collectibles, Singaporean brands are moving past Merlion chocolates and salted egg chips to win the Indonesian market.
Sorry, not sorry: Mind, body and soul
Features

Sorry, not sorry: Mind, body and soul

What to do when forgiving and being forgiven stops being a sincere tradition and starts becoming a generic template?
Out with the old, in with the bold: Maximalism at home
Living Spaces

Out with the old, in with the bold: Maximalism at home

The shift away from clinically bare walls and mind-numbingly sedate hues is seemingly in full swing, but is it more than just a trend?
The Jakarta Post’s Most-Read Articles of 2024
Features

The Jakarta Post’s Most-Read Articles of 2024

A year in review, from a viral emergency warning to Indonesia's first medal at this year's Olympics, 2024 hasn't been dull.
Club Sando: Elevated street bites meet nostalgia-charged flair
Table Setting

Club Sando: Elevated street bites meet nostalgia-charged flair

Expect polished renditions of Asia’s street fare at the pop-up sandwich joint’s new home in Cilandak.
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.
20/24 Vision
Features

20/24 Vision

From political upheavals and climate catastrophes to unexpected triumphs and moments of resilience, 2024 was a year of extremes.
365 by Indra Leonardi: A celebration of a fulfilled life
Arts

365 by Indra Leonardi: A celebration of a fulfilled life

Softened and obscured, Indra Leonardi’s images reflect the beauty of imperfection and the authenticity in mundanity.
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.