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.

The chatbot will see you now
Features

The chatbot will see you now

Artificial intelligence chatbots do not judge, they do not sleep, and they always know the right thing to say. But is that real therapy?
Not just a fix: Local coffee chains are brewing a cultural movement
Consumer Insights

Not just a fix: Local coffee chains are brewing a cultural movement

Affordable, familiar and rooted in local pride, Indonesians are turning to homegrown coffee chains for more than a caffeine fix.
Beyond billions: Building a legacy with family offices
Wealth

Beyond billions: Building a legacy with family offices

Indonesia is betting big on family offices to keep fortunes close and legacies even closer. But do we have what it takes?
Blood, sweat and tears: The process of perimenopause
Wellness

Blood, sweat and tears: The process of perimenopause

Perimenopause is a drawn-out, shape-shifting chapter that asks women to endure and adapt, and we need to talk about it more.
Vilo Gelato: Can a scoop replace my daily apple?
Table Setting

Vilo Gelato: Can a scoop replace my daily apple?

A little lick of gelato every now and then goes a long, long way, especially when it’s dairy-free, sugar-free, low-calorie and rich in antioxidants.
The rise of local content: Can Indonesian films take the global stage?
Features

The rise of local content: Can Indonesian films take the global stage?

With mysticism, folklore and unique storytelling, Indonesia has all the right ingredients for international success in cinema. But what do we need to make more than just viral hits?
In full bloom: How Valentine’s Day fortifies the floral industry
Market Pulse

In full bloom: How Valentine’s Day fortifies the floral industry

The annual surge in orders to celebrate the day of love has been a constant for Indonesia’s floral industry, but that doesn’t mean the industry isn’t in need of change.
The Year of the Wood Snake: Get your fortune on
Weekend Five

The Year of the Wood Snake: Get your fortune on

Business shifts, rumors and career gains: Check out how the stars will align for your Chinese zodiac.
Unpacking Chinese New Year: Identity, tradition and change
Family Matters

Unpacking Chinese New Year: Identity, tradition and change

What does it mean to celebrate a tradition you feel only partly connected to?
New year, new me, new friends?
The Neighborhood

New year, new me, new friends?

In an online-driven world, can an app help you live, laugh and love your way to making genuine new friends offline?