The latest published stories from Jakarta.
news
With ambulances taking up to 40 minutes to reach patients in some districts and the monsoon season already exposing fatal gaps, city planners and the national government must choose between competing fixes, fast.
By Jakarta News Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
property
Satellite city apartments in BSD and Bintaro draw renters priced out of central Jakarta, while buyers face a steep capital premium.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
things-to-do
Ancol Dreamland Jakarta combines seaside walks, gardens, recreation and open public space on the northern edge of the capital.
By Jakarta Things To Do Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
Politics
The legislation updates how community welfare programs distribute assistance to households across Jakarta's districts.
By Jakarta Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
things-to-do
Tebet Eco Park Jakarta combines shaded paths, open lawns, wetland planting and neighbourhood space in South Jakarta.
By Jakarta Things To Do Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
culture
Glodok Jakarta brings layered history, food traditions, shopfronts and lively street scenes together in a walkable cultural district.
By Jakarta Culture Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Jakarta’s growing meditation scene is buoyed by new research showing real neurological effects from daily mindfulness practice.
By Jakarta Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
community
JakLingko integrates payment across TransJakarta, MRT and LRT, capping combined trips taken within 180 minutes at IDR 10,000.
By Jakarta Community Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
Technology
As flexible work reshapes Indonesia's employment landscape, professionals navigating Jakarta's job market need to understand how coworking spaces, hybrid arrangements, and digital skills are redefining career prospects in 2026.
By Jakarta Tech Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Discover Jakarta's best walking trails with measured distances (2.8-9.4 km) and difficulty ratings. Find easy routes near Senayan or challenging paths suited to your fitness level.
By Jakarta Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
Technology
Investment pouring into Jakarta's remote work ecosystem is transforming neighbourhoods from Senayan to Menteng, with operators reporting 300% growth in membership demand since 2024.
By Jakarta Tech Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Evening phone and tablet use cuts into melatonin production and leaves Jakarta residents with shorter, lower-quality sleep.
By Jakarta Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
A social quiz night at Kemang's KOI bar offers Jakarta's professionals and expats a chance to test their knowledge while building community connections over drinks.
By Jakarta Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
wellness
From Senayan's competition-grade lanes to Ancol's saltwater stretch, the city's outdoor aquatic spots offer a serious workout, if you know where to look.
By Jakarta Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
things-to-do
Sunda Kelapa Jakarta connects old harbour views, wooden sailing vessels and the working waterfront with the city's maritime past.
By Jakarta Things To Do Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
finance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Jakarta investors and retirement balances.
By Markets Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
Technology
With Series A funding rounds climbing and tech hubs multiplying across the city, Indonesia's startup ecosystem is preparing to launch products that could reshape Southeast Asian fintech, logistics, and AI.
By Jakarta Tech Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Jakarta's streets and green corridors offer more than commute routes, they can be the setting for a practice that rewires how you handle stress.
By Jakarta Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
Politics
Residents heading to the polls this year face decisions on transport funding, workforce development and neighbourhood service delivery that will shape daily life across all five Jakarta city administrations.
By Jakarta Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 4 min read
property
Vendors in Jakarta’s core neighbourhoods are adjusting prices as average sale times increase, particularly in premium districts and commuter satellites.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
news
Residents in outlying corridors weigh the trade-offs of distance against planned amenities and transport links.
By Jakarta News Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
property
City planners have released a draft that would lift height limits and allow commercial uses on former residential plots along the southern toll corridor.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
Politics
Recent shifts in local policy emphasize structured community dialogue for city development and land services.
By Jakarta Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
From Senayan to the Ancol waterfront, the capital's safest car-free corridors are opening up two-wheeled weekends for riders who've never clipped in before.
By Jakarta Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
property
Steady demand from expatriate tenants along the southern corridor pushes gross yields above those recorded in SCBD or BSD City.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
property
The Property & Professional Women's Roundtable takes over Jakarta on 8 July with networking sessions aimed at female leaders in real estate, finance and urban development.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
news
Greater Jakarta’s landed housing market posts strong sales, fine dining earns global recognition, and slum revitalisation continues with vertical housing plans.
By Jakarta News Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read