TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post
press enter to search

LOG IN / REGISTER
The Jakarta Post - Logo Mobile

Popular Reads

No popular reads data found

Top Results

No results found. Please check your search term and try again

Can't find what you're looking for?

View all search results

Popular Reads

No popular reads data found

Top Results

No results found. Please check your search term and try again

Can't find what you're looking for?

View all search results

majapahit-kingdom

‘Turn back cops’: Reform guided by generals of the past
Academia 4 months ago

PREMIUM
‘Turn back cops’: Reform guided by generals of the past

Prabowo's direction will determine whether the reform team proves or disproves policing scholarship, which indicates that true reform depends on an external approach.
Power, legitimacy and succession in Javanese kingship
Academia 1 year ago

PREMIUM
Power, legitimacy and succession in Javanese kingship

As the nation and its people prepare to witness the transition power on Oct. 20, the Javanese system of royal succession holds clues as to what the country can expect in terms of contemporary politics.
New book on Majapahit recounts tale of ‘Indonesia’s greatest empire’
Books 1 year ago

PREMIUM
New book on Majapahit recounts tale of ‘Indonesia’s greatest empire’

Filled with Games of Thrones-worthy drama and intrigue, Majapahit: Intrigue, Betrayal and War in Indonesia’s Greatest Empire tells the stories of the Majapahit starting from the late 13th century, along with its kings, wives and admirals, many of whose names are already familiar to Indonesian students of history.
Harnessing historical narratives for national pride, unity
Academia 1 year ago

PREMIUM
Harnessing historical narratives for national pride, unity

Narratives that draw on a country's history and tradition are proving a powerful tool in contemporary policies, and Indonesia has a wealth of literature it can reference, such as the Jayabaya Prophecies, in constructing a narrative of national unity and global influence toward its promised golden age.
Why Javanese symbolism is intertwined with Indonesian politics
Politics 1 year ago

PREMIUM
Why Javanese symbolism is intertwined with Indonesian politics

Politicians throughout Indonesia's history have resorted to ancient Javanese symbolism as a means to justify their grip on power.
Prabowo inaugurates construction of Majapahit palace replica
Politics 1 year ago

Prabowo inaugurates construction of Majapahit palace replica

In his speech to inaugurate the project Prabowo said that the initiative to recreate the sprawling palace of Majapahit should be seen as an effort to preserve the country's history and culture.
New York returns 30 pillaged relics to Cambodia, Indonesia
Society 1 year ago

New York returns 30 pillaged relics to Cambodia, Indonesia

New York is a major trafficking hub, and several works have been seized in recent years from museums, including the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art, and from collectors.
Resisting colonial rule: An anecdote of Borneo’s remaining sultanate
Academia 2 years ago

PREMIUM
Resisting colonial rule: An anecdote of Borneo’s remaining sultanate

Unlike other kingdoms across the Malay Archipelago, Brunei was among those that successfully resisted colonization and remained a sovereign state for centuries before it was made a British protectorate in 1888.
Savoring history: Majapahit Imperial Dining at The Apurva Kempinski Bali
Front Row 2 years ago

Savoring history: Majapahit Imperial Dining at The Apurva Kempinski Bali

The Apurva Kempinski Bali paid a tribute to Java’s Majapahit culture and civilization on Oct. 28 with "Majapahit Imperial Dining", a culinary journey created in partnership with social enterprise Javara Indonesia.
Awakening Day: Indonesia in the mirror of Ukraine [Part 2]
Academia 3 years ago

PREMIUM
Awakening Day: Indonesia in the mirror of Ukraine [Part 2]

The most important thing for ordinary Indonesians was to survive, to cling to life. “A good government is one that kills less” has been their motto.
The Jakarta Post - Premium Subscription Banner
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post - Apps Store Icon The Jakarta Post - Google Play Icon

© 2016 - 2026 PT. Bina Media Tenggara

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.