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Jakarta’s Top Restaurants Offers Sumptuous Eid Al-Fitr Feast Delivered to Your Home
Fear not, for these restaurants around Jakarta will deliver Eid AL-Fitr cuisine and exclusive hampers to your doorstep. Photo courtesy of Wyndham Casablanca/NOW!JAKARTA As the Eid Al-Fitr prayer is I under restriction this year by the government, the celebration this year is definitely going to be unique. There is no family gathering outside or handshaking
Cardio Dance with Jannice Etta
Staying at home is not an excuse to not working out! To accompany you at your home as well as helping you keep healthy, NOW! Jakarta held an Instagram Live Session in collaboration with Paradigm Fitness Indonesia on Friday, 15 May 2020. Themed "Exercise from Home", pretty Dance Icon Janice Etta took over our Instagram account
Tools for Parents: Choosing a Preschool
Choosing a preschool for your children should be done very carefully. Take your time and make sure you choose the right one. Photos courtesy of Discovery Center School/NOWJAKARTA A well-rounded preschool programme will address not only the academic growth but also the complete development of the child. Here are four criterias to watch for as you
Innovation or Disruption?
We learn in times of disruptions like this, that the true heart of education is not defined by buildings and classrooms. Photos courtesy of Ichthus School/NOWJAKARTA “Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.” William Pollard Physics Professor & Episcopal priest
Purchase Now, Stay Later at Pesona Alam Resort and Spa
Being in self-quarantine should not stop you from planning a relaxing staycation at Pesona Alam Resort and Spa. Photo courtesy of Pesona Alam Resort and Spa/NOWJAKARTA After this pandemic is over, travelling to the closest destination is more likely to become an option for anyone who has the desire to go out outside the house to
ACG School Jakarta: We Are Open for Learning
ACG continues to help safeguard the health and mental wellbeing of their students. Photo courtesy of ACG School Jakarta/NOWJAKARTA ACG School Jakarta’s ‘virtual classrooms’ and online learning platforms are proving to be hugely beneficial for both students and their parents. Principal, Shawn Hutchinson, credits this success to two core elements. Firstly, the live student-teacher interaction which is fundamental
Equipped with a Pioneering Spirit
No one is prepared to overcome any crises but British School Jakarta is adapting well. Photos courtesy of The British School Jakarta/NOWJWAKARTA The British School Jakarta readily shifted to an online learning programme in the wake of Covid-19. Here are some important points they made in ensuring a smooth transition for all. Was BSJ ready for this
The Philosophy of Crises
This Covid-19 crisis is still ongoing in Indonesia and no one knows when this will end. Alistair Speirs OBE invites us all to consult some of the greatest philosophers to see what they had to say about crises. Listen to NOW! Jakarta Podcast Episode 6, available on Spotify.
Preparing for the Post-Coronavirus Era: A view from Japan
Tokyo is quiet. The spread of Covid-19 means schools are closed and people are working remotely without commuting in packed trains. Events are being cancelled and sports games postponed. People are refraining from going out at night to drink and party. According to TEIKOKU DATABANK (TDB), the coronavirus crisis forced companies from cruise ships and Japanese
HACCP-Certified Hotel Ciputra Jakarta Offers Delivery Service Menu and Virtual Promotions
To ensure food safety, Hotel Ciputra Jakarta has recently announced its certification on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certificate 2019 – 2022. Photos courtesy of Hotel Ciputra Jakarta/NOWJAKARTA Physical distancing and remote working amid the alarming spread of Covid-19 was not an issue at all for Hotel Ciputra Jakarta as they provide an irresistible menu
Everything You Need to Know About Sekolah Perkumpulan Mandiri
Photos courtesy of Sekolah Perkumpulan Mandiri/NOWJAKARTA Situated in one of Jakarta’s liveliest areas in Menteng, Sekolah Perkumpulan Mandiri seeks to instill the power of living a life driven by principles among students, families and staff. To teach and reinforce these principles, the school adopted the Leader in Me programme and principles of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective
The Covid-19 Picture by Indonesia Australia Business Council (IABC)
Illustration of business. Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash/NOWJAKARTA Indonesia Australia Business Council (IABC) Treasurer, Peter Fanning, produced a detailed report on significant events and regulations throughout the outbreak, especially those impacting business and legal. Post PSBB Legal and Financial Framework for Action 31 MARCH Government Regulation 21/2020 allowing regional governments to put in place large scale social
Everlasting from the Silver Screen
Footage from the movie If I Stay The cinema industry have blessed us with brilliant dialogues and memorable lines that have passed into everyday life. Here are our top 20 picks to keep your passion for good movies alive. “But the you who you are tonight is the same you I was in love with yesterday, the you
