Natalia Haniffa

The Shift in Modern Leadership Across industries today, leadership is evolving in ways that feel both visible and quietly transformative. More women are stepping into leadership roles—not as a passing trend, but as part of a broader structural shift in how organisations grow and operate. According to global studies such as McKinsey’s Women in the […]

Living and working abroad as an expat can be both an exciting and rewarding experience, particularly when relocating to Indonesia. From discovering new cultures and expanding international networks to unlocking broader career opportunities, life overseas offers considerable advantages. However, alongside these opportunities comes a practical reality that many expats must manage regularly: sending money back […]

Let’s be honest: we all deserve a good meal. Well, maybe a few of them. In this month’s new tables, we break down the full spectrum of what Jakarta does best: from comfort food that hits differently after a long week, an elegant fine dining for the occasions that deserve a little more, to local […]

A British national suspected of leading an organised crime network has been arrested at an airport in Bali, Indonesian police say, in a coordinated operation involving law enforcement agencies from several countries. Steven Lyons, 45, was detained at Ngurah Rai International Airport on 28 March 2026 at around 11:58 local time, shortly after arriving in […]

Bali police have named a Swiss national with the initials LAZ as a suspect in a case involving alleged insults against the Hindu holy day of Nyepi, after a social media post went viral and sparked public outrage. The case was formally escalated after a complaint was filed by DPD member Ni Luh Djelantik on […]

The government has confirmed plans to introduce a work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants and encourage similar arrangements in the private sector after the holiday period, in a move aimed at improving energy efficiency amid rising global oil prices. The measure will apply only one day a week and will not cover sectors that require […]

Indonesia’s tourism industry continues to show strong momentum in 2026, but global uncertainties are prompting the government and industry players to rethink how the sector moves forward. In 2025, Indonesia welcomed 15.39 million international visitors, generating around US$18.27 billion in foreign exchange earnings and contributing Rp945.7 trillion, or 3.97 percent of the country’s GDP, according […]

In recent years, Jakarta’s food scene has been swept by waves of global trends. Numbers of cafes in Jakarta serving croissants, viral matcha drinks, or fusion European-inspired desserts appear to be spreading rapidly through social media feeds and TikTok recommendations. But amid the city’s obsession with the next international culinary trend, something quietly beautiful is […]