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Following the momentum of two major Indonesian culture-heavy programmes in 2018, namely the Welcoming Back Asian Games and The Glory of Palembang, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta presents Kalā — Capturing Indonesian Artistry from 5 to 20 August. Black Rooms with Wayang from India, China & Malaysia are displayed at Museum Exhibition, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski from 5 to 20 August. Photo courtesy

In partnership with its State Tourism Organisations, Qantas Airways unveiled exclusive discounts to people visiting the country. Qantas Passenger Perks is designed to encourage more international visitors to the country and add more value to their holiday. By March 2019, international visitors has injected AUS$44.3 billion into the country’s economy, according to Tourism Australia.  Eligible Qantas customers can use

The 2019 International Animal Photo Competition (IAPC) is officially open for submission, and is calling all photographers to participate in the mission to document the diversity of faunas spread throughout the archipelago. The potograph of baby Orangutan is one of the selected photos at IAPC. Photo courtesy of IAPC/NOW!JAKARTA Organised by Taman Safari Indonesia, IAPC has been the biggest competition

Indonesia’s Tourism Minister, Arief Yahya hopes that Bali Beyond & Travel Fair (BBTF) 2019 will eventually be at the level of MATTA Fair in Malaysia and ITB Asia in Singapore, even as big as ITB Berlin and WTM London. During the welcoming dinner and opening ceremony of BBTF 2019 at Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Bali, 26

The Indonesia Agency for Creative Economy (Bekraf) will be holding the 3rd edition of AKATARA as a commitment to support the funding of the local film industry. Through the collaboration with the Indonesian Film Board (BPI), the annual event for the Indonesia film and business market will be inviting 122 industry insiders within 66 film

Bar at the Rooftop, affectionately known as BART, was named one of the best rooftop bars in Southeast Asia, according to a city guide website Big 7 Travel. The rooftop bar located at ARTOTEL Thamrin Jakarta is ranked 9th among 50 best rooftop bars across the region.   Photo courtesy of @bart_jkt/NOW!JAKARTA With over 1,5 million

On 6 June 1944, Allied Forces under the command of U.S. Army General Dwight D. Eisenhower attacked the German forces occupying Europe via the beaches of Normandy in the northwest of France. By the end of that day, 156,115 Allied troops had landed on and around the beaches, and 4,414 of them were dead. Another

NOW! Jakarta and Mary Jane Foundation organised a charity Iftar programme with some of Jakarta’s best luxury hotels to benefit those in need. Photos from Mary Jane Foundation and Hotel Borobudur/NOWJAKARTA Last month, NOW! Jakarta and Mary Jane Foundation collaborated to organise a major charity event benefitting several underprivileged communities around Jakarta. Celebrating the spirit of sharing and inclusiveness,

Ramadan in Indonesia is not only celebrated by Muslims but also by other religious groups within the archipelago.  In Jakarta, the harmony of tolerance can be found at the historical Vihara Dharma Bhakti, Petak Sembilan, Glodok. Almost every day, around 50 volunteers of Chinese-Indonesian background in the neighbourhood gives away 200 portions of meal to be given to

The official handover ceremony for the ASEAN Women’s Circle of Jakarta (AWC) presidency from the current president Sari Percaya to the new president Dhani Sarwono, spouse of Indonesia’s Permanent Representative to ASEAN, took place on 28 March at the ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta.  the AWC new president Dhani Sarwono, spouse of Indonesia’s Permanent Representative to ASEAN. Photo courtesy ASEAN Women’s Circle

Quick counts following the 17 April elections indicate that President Joko Widodo has won a second term in office but the elections have revealed a religious divide in the country. Can the President unify the country in his second term? Incumbent candidate Joko Widodo on his campiagn rally at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on 31

For those who don’t know, Indonesia claimed itself as a country of law based on the 1945 Constitution. There are so many regulations applied here, including the ones about foreign workers. So, how do you apply for employment visa in Indonesia? Working on your immigration paper here in Indonesia is not easy.  Photo courtesy of