Jakarta Post

Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, IndonesiaEnglishFRONT PAGE

Founded in 1983, this English-language daily serves as a primary source of news on Indonesian politics, business, and culture for an international and expatriate audience. It is widely recognized for its independent editorial voice and its role as a bridge between Indonesia and the global community.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN JAKARTA

As the national media hub, the capital supports a highly consolidated print market dominated by major conglomerates, alongside specialized financial and expatriate press. The daily landscape is anchored by Kompas, the country's preeminent Indonesian-language newspaper founded in 1965, and the Jakarta Post, which operates as the primary English-language daily. Readers seeking economic coverage often turn to business publications like Bisnis Indonesia, while specific expatriate communities are served by niche titles such as the Japanese-language Jakarta Shimbun. Paperboy lists 19 newspapers in Jakarta.