Inside A Multiple-ethnic and Religious Country of Malaysia
Let's dive a bit deeper about Malaysia. Photos courtesy of Unsplash/NOWJAKARTA A multi-ethnic, multi-religious country within Southeast Asia, Malaysia and Indonesia celebrated many similarities. Malaysia boasts one of south-east Asia’s most vibrant economies, the fruit of decades of industrial growth and political stability. The country is benefiting from a growth in manufacturing, and is a
Kartika Soekarno Foundation: A Brighter Future for Indonesian Children
Caption With its mission to give Indonesian children the best start in life, Kartika Soekarno Foundation (KSF) continues to empower children by revitalising community health services, improving the quality of primary education and providing scholarships for secondary school students. During last year, KSF has conducted a great series of activities and programmes. It began in January that the foundation
Europe Union Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Vincent Piket Talks about the Future of EU-RI Relationship
H.E. Vincent Piket, EU Ambassador to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA NOW! Jakarta met H.E. Vincent Piket, EU Ambassador to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam in an exclusive interview. Please tell our readers a little about your background and career so far. Where have you served before coming to Indonesia? I joined the
EU-Indonesia to Strengthen Ties on Concrete Cooperation
H.E. Vincent Piket shared an interactive discussion that points out cooperative programmes with different sectors. Photos by European Union and Asyariefah R.A./NOWJAKARTA The European Union (EU) has spread its development assistance in Indonesia in the last ten years to support efforts against climate change and deforestation and trade. With H.E. Vincent Piket being appointed as
Coalition of Pedestrians Fights for Rights
Koalisi Pejalanan Kaki (Coalition of Pedestrians) is the only community fighting for decent infrastructure of urban sidewalks as part of its mission to finding the meaning of being an urbanist and creating a more sustainable city. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA One may have a vivid memory of what happened back then in 2012 at the Tugu
Style or Substance?
This month’s issue is about ‘love’ and I will leave my young and romantic editorial team to talk about romantic love and even platonic love in its various forms, according to them! I want to talk about our love for our country. Every formal gathering here starts with a usually rousing rendition of the National
Hotelier Veteran Subendi to Lead Surabaya Oakwood Property
Subendi is ready to rock the boat under the helm of Oakwood Hotel and Residence Surabaya. Photo courtesy of Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya/NOWJAKARTA Prominent property brand in the City of Heroes, Oakwood recently appointed Subendi as general manager of Oakwood Hotel and Residence Surabaya. Graduated with a diploma in Hotel and Tourism from New Surabaya
Overview of Australian Aid Program in Indonesia
Australia has long been one of the biggest contributors to assisting Indonesia’s development by direct and indirect aid and grants to specific areas of need. Photo Courtesy of Australian Aid/NOWJAKARTA Australia has long been one of the biggest contributors to assisting Indonesia’s development by direct and indirect aid and grants to specific areas of need. Here
A Focus on Australia and New Zealand Association (ANZA) Jakarta
Kerryn Filmer with New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Jonathan Austin at NOW! Jakarta’s annual party. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA President Kerryn Filmer talked to NOW! Jakarta about the one of Jakarta’s largest expat social welfare programmes and the organisation’s significant positive contribution to society. Running one of the largest expat social welfare programmes in Jakarta,
A Closer Look at Indonesia Australia Business Council
The IABC is regarded as a business association representing private sector business interests in commercial relations between Indonesia and Australia. The Indonesia Australia Business Council was established in 1989, when two great organisations, namely DKSPIA (Dewan Kerjasama Pengusaha Indonesia Australia) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, combined forces and merged in the interest
A Most Dependable Neighbor: An Interview with Australia’s Chargé d’affaires to Indonesia, Allaster Cox
Allaster Cox, Australia’s Chargé d’affaires to Indonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Australia’s Chargé d’affaires to Indonesia, Allaster Cox, talks to NOW! Jakarta about the two country’s strong relationship and what’s in store in 2020. Australia and Indonesia enter 2020 hand-in-hand with a strong diplomatic relationship. Please can you share highlights of what you’ve achieved in 2019?
Start 2020 with A Better Waste Management for Your Business
Event Waste Management by Waste4Change for AQUA Danone Nations Cup 2019 event in July 2019. Photo Courtesy of Waste4Change/NOWJAKARTA Happy New Year! In this fresh beginning of 2020, let’s plan for something different and impactful! Here’s an idea: how about improving your business’ waste handling? Jakarta is still piling up 7,700 tonnes per day of its
Becoming the Trash Heroes with Kampus Diakoneia Modern Green Projects
There are still lots of people not understanding and underestimating the waste problem. KDM Green Project aims to solve that. Photos Courtesy of KDM Green Project/NOWJAKARTA One particular community offers a solution to Jakarta’s waste problem, while supporting the development of street children into independent, educated and skilled young adults. On a mission to address
