Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Rano Karno. Photo : Ist. AMSTERDAM, JAKTIMES.COM — Jakarta stood tall as the only Southeast Asian city invited to the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF), held in Amsterdam from October 15 to 17, 2025. The Indonesian capital used the global stage not just to showcase its creative vitality but also […]
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Photo illustration by Gemini JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM — A wave of optimism is rising from Indonesia’s innovative food industry. Granite Asia has invested US$2 million in Mamame Whole Foods, a Jakarta-based snack brand that has transformed tempeh—Indonesia’s traditional fermented soy product—into a modern, ready-to-eat snack with global appeal. According to a report from DailySocial.id, this investment […]
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JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM — In just a few hours, Indonesia will make history. For the first time ever, the country will host the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, a global sporting spectacle set to unfold in Jakarta from October 19 to 25. It’s a moment that places Jakarta alongside Tokyo, Beijing, and Doha — the only […]
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JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM — The rain falling over Jakarta no longer brings only freshness. Hidden within its droplets are microscopic plastic particles — a silent threat to the health of the city’s residents and its environment. This alarming finding comes from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), which recently discovered microplastics in Jakarta’s rainwater. These […]
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JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM- Berseri Clinic, a family-oriented dental clinic, is expanding its network by opening a new branch in Bendungan Hilir, Central Jakarta, as a concrete step to strengthen its commitment to improving public awareness and access to dental health services in Indonesia. This expansion reaffirms Berseri Clinic’s mission to provide quality, modern, and affordable dental […]
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BaliSuperHost. Photo : Ist. BALI, JAKTIMES.COM— Kozystay, a fast-growing short-term rental management platform, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired BaliSuperHost, the island’s largest premium villa operator. The deal positions Kozystay as the largest tech-driven property management group in Indonesia, with more than 1,000 managed units spanning apartments, villas, and aparthotels. The acquisition comes just […]
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Deputy Minister of Transmigration Viva Yoga Mauladi. Photo : Ist. JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – A black bus with “Diponegoro University” emblazoned on its side drew attention as it arrived at Gate 5 of the Domestic Departure Terminal, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, Banten, on Tuesday (Aug 26, 2025). Waiting there was Deputy Minister of Transmigration Viva Yoga […]
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Climate Change. Dok : Jaktimes. JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The Indonesia Climate Justice Summit (ICJS) 2025 officially opened in Jakarta on Tuesday (Aug 26). The forum, initiated by the People’s Alliance for Climate Justice (ARUKI), serves as a political space for the people to voice their concerns and demands in the face of the escalating climate […]
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Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Puan Maharani, who faced mass demonstrations at the Parliament Complex on Monday, August 25, 2025. (Instagram.com/@puanmaharaniri) JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Speaker of the DPR RI, Puan Maharani, has finally spoken up in response to the large protest held in front of the DPR/MPR RI Building on Monday […]
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Smoke was seen billowing high amid the demonstration behind the DPR RI Building (August 25, 2025). Photo: Marwan/Jaktimes.com. JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – A demonstration around the DPR/MPR RI complex in Senayan on Monday afternoon (Aug 25, 2025) turned chaotic. As a result, access to the Inner-City Toll Road heading to Senayan was closed, causing severe traffic […]
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