Natalia Haniffa

There is something quietly powerful about a cuisine that travels, not just across borders, but across interpretations, generations, and identities. Indonesian flavours, deeply rooted in heritage, are ready to be reinterpreted, refined, and reintroduced to the world. This May, that journey unfolds through an intimate and highly anticipated collaboration between SEMAJA and Ron Gastrobar Indonesia, […]

Pause. Breathe. Be in control while reclaiming your balance. On 25 April 2026, Garmin Indonesia invited modern women, especially mothers, to do something rarely prioritised: slow down. Held at dia.lo.gue Kemang, For Every Mom: Body, Life & Recovery was more than a wellness gathering. It was a timely reminder that balance isn’t about doing more, […]

On the 147th anniversary of her birth, the extraordinary legacy of Raden Ajeng Kartini continues to illuminate the path forward for Indonesian women, and for every woman who calls this country home. Every 21st of April, women of Indonesia celebrate a tribute to a woman who dared to dream, and in doing so, changed the […]

The Shift in Modern Leadership Across industries today, leadership is evolving in ways that feel both visible and quietly transformative. More women are stepping into leadership roles—not as a passing trend, but as part of a broader structural shift in how organisations grow and operate. According to global studies such as McKinsey’s Women in the […]

Living and working abroad as an expat can be both an exciting and rewarding experience, particularly when relocating to Indonesia. From discovering new cultures and expanding international networks to unlocking broader career opportunities, life overseas offers considerable advantages. However, alongside these opportunities comes a practical reality that many expats must manage regularly: sending money back […]

Let’s be honest: we all deserve a good meal. Well, maybe a few of them. In this month’s new tables, we break down the full spectrum of what Jakarta does best: from comfort food that hits differently after a long week, an elegant fine dining for the occasions that deserve a little more, to local […]

A British national suspected of leading an organised crime network has been arrested at an airport in Bali, Indonesian police say, in a coordinated operation involving law enforcement agencies from several countries. Steven Lyons, 45, was detained at Ngurah Rai International Airport on 28 March 2026 at around 11:58 local time, shortly after arriving in […]

Bali police have named a Swiss national with the initials LAZ as a suspect in a case involving alleged insults against the Hindu holy day of Nyepi, after a social media post went viral and sparked public outrage. The case was formally escalated after a complaint was filed by DPD member Ni Luh Djelantik on […]