An Island Education: Mike Miller, Head of Bali Island School, on Learning and Living in Bali
Many in Jakarta have romanticised the idea of living in Bali, but perhaps fear that ‘island life’ may not have the institutions one needs in the big city: for families, children’s education is certainly a main factor in the decision. As one of the premier international schools on the island, Bali Island School (BIS) offers
Taman Literasi Martha Christina Tiahahu: Integrating Reading into the City
A gardened public space has been added to Jakarta. A hub integrated into the city’s public network that aims to encourage a reading culture, and to act as a meeting place for like-minded writers, publishers and general literacy enthusiasts. Taman Literasi Martha Christina Tiahahu – otherwise known as Taman Literasi Blok M – is one
Sarinah Duty Free: A Curation of Indonesian Products
Sarinah Duty Free is a complete duty-free shopping destination in the heart of the capital offering a selection of luxury goods, from fashion, jewellery, fragrances, liquor, wine, wellness, food and beverage products from both local and international brands. It is also dedicated to showcase handpicked MSMEs products. Since reopening in March 2022, Sarinah has emphasised
Sepik: A Unique Massage and Spa Experience Amidst the Greenery
The GAIA Hotel Bandung recently added its newest wellness facility, Sepik Massage Therapy & Spa, offers treatment experiences that soothe and alleviate impact of stress and fatigue from body and mind. Named after the world’s 10th longest river in New Guinea, which is one of the most undisturbed natural habitats, to extol its natural background, Sepik
A Preloved Treasure Trove in Senayan
Indonesia’s growing secondhand luxury market has inspired more than 50 sellers to open a brick-and-mortar shopping complex focusing on luxury preloved goods. The luxury secondhand or preloved market in the world has grown significantly in the past few years. According to statista.com, in 2021, the market revenue for preloved luxury goods was estimated to be
Central Market PIK: An Eco-Friendly One-Stop Shopping Destination
Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) has become one of the most vastly developing areas in Jakarta, offering residents with plenty of leisurely destinations to visit, from restaurants, cafes, lifestyle hubs, parks and more. An exciting new addition to the area is Central Market PIK, an eco-friendly lifestyle hub that focuses on sustainability located in Golf Island
Getting an ‘A for Effort’ with Jakarta’s Top Tutoring Centre
In this day and age, tutoring has become an accepted form of supplementary education. Students – and their parents – seek tutoring for a variety of reasons, yet within an international environment, where students often experience frequent transitions between different schools and curriculums, tutoring has become the norm. For families coming to Indonesia from abroad,
Kinderland Indonesia Celebrates 30 Years Journey of Early Childhood Education
As the academic year 2024-2025 begins, Kinderland Indonesia proudly marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of dedication to early childhood education. Since its inception in 1994, this Singapore-based preschool network, consistent with commitment, innovation and dedication has grown into a respected institution across Indonesia, educating over 20,000 young learners. The foundation of Kinderland Indonesia
The Air We Breathe
1. The Air That We Breathe In Indonesia 20,000. That’s the number of breaths that we take every single day on average, around 11,000 liters of air inhaled and exhaled. The element that we generally think about when breathing is oxygen – but did you know that each of our breaths contains just 21% of
JIS Opens Learning Center Dedicated to Special Education
Jakarta Intercultural School’s introduces an inclusive learning program for children with neurodiversity emphasizes both academic and life skills Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) inaugurated on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, a specialized program for children with neuro-diversities called the JIS Learning Center, further strengthening its commitment to providing an inclusive educational environment for students from multicultural backgrounds. “Today
Building an Educational Learning Ecosystem Through EduPhoria Education Expo
On August 26-28, an education exhibition EduPhoria was held again with a hybrid concept from 4 cities, including Jakarta, Tangerang, Bekasi and Central Java. More than 70 exhibitors attended, from schools, courses, extracurriculars, and other communities. On August 27, there were also live performances, such as ballet, modern dance, music performance, and parenting seminars, all of
Civic Engagement 3.0: What Residents Can Do for Jakarta in Times of Crisis?
In its 493rd anniversary, Jakarta has no time for festive. In the time of crisis, the city must also look for civic engagement that requires us to prioritise collaboration and public service. Photo by Adrian Pranata on Unsplash/NOWJAKARTA As we know for sure, Jakarta is a megacity surrounded by satellite cities, thereby riddling the capital with
Do-It-Yourself: The Return of Tie-Dye Fashion in People’s Homes
Unsplash.com/NOW!JAKARTA Colour can express our feeling and the Colour of This Year “2020” is classic blue. It seems coincidental to represent our feelings today referring to the psychological assumption and its meaning that ‘blue’ is likely to be associated with depth and stability but ‘feeling blue’ is meant to express grief and depression. To get
