Love Letter Challenge
PS, I Love You When was the last time you sat down to write a letter to someone you love? In the age of chatting and text messaging, letter-writing has become a dying art form. With this new competition, NOW! Jakarta challenges you to put your feelings into words and write a love letter that
Australian Aid Funding Change in Indonesia
Australia is the 2nd largest grant giver to Indonesia (after Japan). As a close neighbour to Indonesia, Australia’s Aid Investment Plan Indonesia website lists bilateral, regional and global interests as reasons to support Indonesia. The Australia Awards scholarships granted to over 850 Indonesians gives locals a chance to study at top Australian institutions with over 40
ALL EYES ON ANZA
Aside from hosting social events, ANZA also gives back to the Indonesian community through its welfare programs. In 2017, Tania Goodacre will take over ANZA as new president. This year, ANZA will host a couple of big events, including the Melbourne Cup celebrations (the biggest Australian horse racing event of the year) and two annual
NOW! Jakarta Contest: Peter Pan on Ice
Answer the questions and get a chance to win 2 tickets for Peter Pan on Ice live in Jakarta! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Follow NOW! Jakarta on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Follow the link http://bit.ly/NJPeterPan Fill all the required field The contest will be closed on 23rd March 2017 at 5:00 PM. The winner will be announced on 23rd March 2017 at 6:00 PM. Terms and
The Beauty of Sharing
Tutor Time Indonesia, an early childhood education center, gave a generous donation to the Red Nose Foundation to support its education and circus programme for underprivileged children. Matthew Tyne, Executive Director of the Red Nose Foundation, received a ceremonial cheque from Melania Hamdan, Foundation Head of Tutor Time Indonesia on 31 January. The donation came
NOW! Jakarta Photo Contest
Join #NJPhotoContest NOW! Capture the skyscrappers scenery of our beloved city, Jakarta, and send your photo to editorial.nowjkt@phoenix.co.id with min. 300 dpi resolution in JPEG format. Don't forget to give a brief description of your photo, name, and mobile number. TWO WINNERS will win @ IDR 500.000 dining treat and have their artwork published in our "Wall
Strengthen The Commitment to Support a Clean and Green Bali, Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia and Quiksilver Indonesia Hold Bali’s Big Eco Weekend 2016
Bali, the ‘Island of the Gods’, is the gateway for most tourists visiting Indonesia and is also a popular destination for domestic tourism. Spurred on by the concerning amount of rubbish in Bali, Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia (CCAI) and Quiksilver Indonesia (QS) took real action in helping to keep Bali beaches clean and green by initiating
Farewell to Dan Roberts
After spending a half of his life in Indonesia, the founder and executive director of the social circus NGO for Indonesian underprivileged kids and adolescents Red Nose Foundation (RNF), Dan Roberts, is going back to his homeland in the US as the organization is going on a new direction without him. He can still recall
Collaboration For Cleaner Environment In Bali’s Big Eco Weekend 2016
Staying true to their commitment to contribute in protecting the environment, Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia and Quiksilver Indonesia strengthen their commitment to work hand in hand with local government, communities, and environmental warriors to keep Bali’s beaches clean and safe. Since 2007, the Bali Beach Clean Up (BBCU) crew have been cleaning the shorelines of Kuta,
Walking Into The Wild
Arjun Bhogal is on a mission. In 2012, he and a university friend challenged themselves to travel from their hometown in Cardiff, South Wales, United Kingdom, to New South Wales in Australia. Conventional travellers they were not. Instead of getting on the plane, the duo chose to travel by foot, turning their planned trip into
The Fourth Clean Up Jakarta Day Calls for Volunteers
Clean Up Jakarta Day returns this year to educate people about the detrimental effects of littering, and to groom citizens who are responsible and concerned about the cleanliness of the capital. Last year’s Clean Up Jakarta Day – also held in October – saw over 10,000 volunteers at 37 locations around Jakarta coming together at
Ascott Serviced Residences Participating in Clean Up Jakarta Day
Ascott Jakarta, Ascott Kuningan Jakarta, Citadines Rasuna Jakarta, Somerset Berlian Jakarta, and Somerset Grand Citra as the members of The Ascott Limited, organised teams to participate in the Clean Up Jakarta Day on Sunday, 16 October 2016. This year, The Ascott properties are proud to invite the residents to participate in the cleaning day. Mr. Kenneth
Starbucks Indonesia Celebrates Global Handwashing Day with Charity Activities
Drawing attention to the importance of washing one’s hands for health, Starbucks Indonesia together with Planet Water Foundation organised an event to celebrate Global Handwashing Day on 13 October. Following the theme “Make Handwashing a Habit”, Starbucks Indonesia demonstrated the proper way to wash one’s hands with soap in front of students of SD Negeri