From Montreux to Bintaro, The Story Behind British School Jakarta’s New Principal
British School Jakarta (BSJ) starts the academic year welcoming their new Principal, Dr. Ruth Norris. Flying in from Switzerland with her husband and two daughters, Dr. Norris and family are excited for city life, having spent the last five years in the Swiss countryside town of Montreux, an idyllic alpine destination on the shores of
On Steps into Jakarta’s Active Scene
Swiss premium sportswear brand On has opened its largest store in Indonesia at Plaza Indonesia, bringing the brand closer to Jakarta’s growing community of runners and active-lifestyle enthusiasts. Located in the heart of the city, the two-storey store is designed to be more than a place to shop. On hopes it will become a meeting
Sinarmas World Academy Ranks Among World’s Top Five IB Schools
From the global top 50 to the top five, Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) has made a striking climb in international IB rankings. The school placed among the world’s top five IB schools in the small-cohort category for 2026, according to IB-Schools.com, after its Class of 2026 recorded an average International Baccalaureate score of 38.1 points
JIS at 75: Looking Back, Looking Forward
This year, Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) celebrates its 75 year anniversary. Initially founded in 1951 as a school for the children of United Nations staff, then opening up to children of chosen embassies – becoming the ‘Joint Embassy School’ – JIS has become a historic institution in the capital. Today the school has over 2,000
SIS South Jakarta: The First Steps Matter
How SIS South Jakarta gives young learners the confidence to explore, connect and grow. Early years education is about more than getting children ready for school. To learn more about this crucial learning stage, NOW! Jakarta spoke with Singapore Intercultural School (SIS) South Jakarta’s Head of Preschool, Nicola Krause (NK), and Deputy Head of School
Jakarta Gets Moving for World Wellness Weekend 2026
Jakarta is once again joining World Wellness Weekend (WWW) from 18–20 September 2026, bringing a range of activities focused on health, fitness, self-care, community and the environment. The city’s participation follows a strong showing in 2025, when Jakarta ranked sixth among the world’s top 10 participating cities, while Indonesia ranked ninth among the 10 most
Siloam Hospitals Mampang: Where Expertise Meets Movement
With its new Comprehensive Integrated Orthopaedic Center, Siloam Hospitals Mampang has emerged as a go-to destination for orthopaedic care, ranging from sports injuries to joint replacement. The ability to move freely is often overlooked until something gets in the way. A sore knee can make a flight of stairs feel insurmountable. Back pain can turn
TUMI Brings the Alps to Jakarta
TUMI welcomes the Fall/Winter 2026 season with an Alpine Chalet Pop-Up at the Main Atrium of Pondok Indah Mall 2, Jakarta. Open from 2 to 20 September 2026, the pop-up transforms the shopping centre into a stylish mountain retreat, bringing the new collection to life through the mood and scenery of the Alps. The experience
ISMAYA Group and Tenue de Attire Launch Exclusive Merchandise Line
What do you get when a lifestyle group, a fashion label and a coffee shop share a space? At IDEAFEST 2026, ISMAYA Group had a pretty good answer: a booth where a new collection, good coffee and a little personalisation made for an easy stop during the festival. Held from 4 to 6 September at
Mahjong Mania: The Hottest Social Game in Town
A game of mahjong can get surprisingly competitive. Four people sit quietly around a table until one lucky draw suddenly changes everyone’s fortune. The tantalising combination of strategy, memory, probability, and definitely a dose of luck, has struck a chord in Jakarta, drawing a wave of new players to this age-old game. Jakarta resident Jessie
Bandung’s Aviation Adventure
Looking for a weekend experience in Bandung, West Java, beyond its bustling cafes and familiar attractions? Step inside Indonesian Aerospace (PT DI) to discover the country’s leading aircraft manufacturer and go behind the scenes of how aircraft are designed, assembled, and brought to life. The journey is even more fascinating when you ride the distinctive
The Groom’s Guide to Bespoke Style
The wedding suit has become a more personal choice. Grooms today have more freedom to decide how formal, relaxed or culturally rooted they want to look. A traditional black tuxedo may still have its place, but softer tailoring and contemporary interpretations of Indonesian attire are giving wedding wardrobes a fresh sense of personality. At Hariom’s
Inside POSTOJNA: SAFF & Co. Turns Scent into Space
SAFF & Co. has launched The POSTOJNA Project at Fashion Atrium, Kota Kasablanka, expanding its POSTOJNA Extrait de Parfum into a multisensory exhibition featuring fragrance, visual art, music, VR and interactive scent experiences. The project brings the perfume’s Blue Hour concept into a physical space, giving visitors several ways to experience the ideas behind the
