Insight

The pollution matter continues to affect the capital city and several other regions in Indonesia, such as South Tangerang, Bekasi, Bogor, Depok, Surabaya, and others. The air being breathed is unhealthy due to the poor air quality caused by pollution. On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM WIB, Indonesia made it into the top 10 cities with the worst air pollution, and the country with the worst pollution levels in Southeast Asia.

Air pollution is a significant issue as several regions are currently exposed to dirty air. Not only Jakarta, but also areas like South Tangerang, Banten, and even Bandung are affected by air pollution. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) has revealed that over 24.5 million motorcycles entered Jakarta in 2022, with the majority using fossil fuels.

Bad weather seems to never disappear from the lives of Jakarta residents. Recently, this phenomenon has gone viral again due to numerous images circulating on social media depicting Jakarta's air pollution, which has led to limited visibility.

For the Indonesian people, a meal without sambal (spicy sauce) feels incomplete. Spicy food has become a must-have dish that cannot be ignored, and various traditional Indonesian menus heavily feature chili as a base ingredient. Therefore, it's not surprising that according to a survey by Licorice, 93.6 percent of Indonesians enjoy spicy food, while 6.4 percent do not.

Stroke is often associated with the old, but over the years, young people can also experience this disease. 

The Korean drama fever has spread throughout Indonesian society. Some people are willing to watch Korean drama series until late at night to satisfy their curiosity about the lengthy storylines. 

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) have stated that the dry season will occur in July-August 2023. In early July, approximately 60 percent of Indonesia's regions will experience the dry season, including several areas in Jakarta.

In the current era, it's not just men who have the right to work and pursue careers. Women now play a significant role as employees in both the public and private sectors. They are known as career women, who are always busy and don't have much time for grooming.

Stress can affect people of all ages. According to a survey by ValuePenguin in 2022, 95 percent of Gen Z individuals (aged 18-25) also experience stress. The numbers for millennials (aged 26-41) are 92 percent, Gen Xers (aged 42-56) are 87 percent, and Baby Boomers (aged 57-76) stand at 68 percent.