Based in Jakarta, Merry plays a crucial role in supporting the Bali team, expertly managing schedules and contracts with a kind-hearted demeanor and focused energy. Outside of work, the Borneo-born dame is a loving mother who cherishes spending quality time with her daughter, indulging in good food, enjoying movies, and exploring historical stories. Merry's commitment to continuous learning and staying updated keeps her motivated, making her an invaluable asset to the team.

Born and raised in Magelang, Central Java, Amelia Ratri R.S is a radiant personality. Armed with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism from Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta Tourism College, she waltzed into the dazzling world of 5-star Yogyakarta hotels, igniting her career in style. Carrying on her 9 years endeavors as PR and Marcom in several international hotels and resorts in Jakarta and Yogyakarta area, Amel brought her immense experience to What’s New Indonesia.

A seasoned wordsmith since 2012 with experience working in prominent travel, lifestyle, and media outlets around Bali, Billy Bagus now weaves his linguistic skill at What's New Bali. The plus-sized lad is also the bass-strumming crooner of an indie band that he formed with two friends back in 2005. With equal fervor, he dives into football fandom and gaming realms as well. Billy's culinary wanderlust and curiosity for the hospitality world power his prowess as a leisure reviewer.

Born in Yogyakarta and raised in vibrant cities like Ho Chi Minh, Chicago, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur, Mirella–or affectionately known as Ella, brings a wealth of diverse experiences to her role. A graduate in Broadcasting and Journalism from Limkokwing University, she began her career at CNN Indonesia TV, where her passion for storytelling flourished. Now overseeing the new Overseas edition, Ella crafts compelling narratives that celebrate the diverse voices across Indonesia.

A pop culture enthusiast and avid video game player, Stallone Tjia has worked as a writer for more than a decade. His obsession with food and beverage, hospitality, fashion, travel, and lifestyle industries brings a dynamic, up-to-date take to What's New Jakarta. Stallone prides himself on his ability to get along and blend in with people while tossing up a fun joke. To keep his daily life balanced, he can be found spending leisurely quality time alone or becoming a partygoer for a lively night out.

Having a Visual Communication Design background, Hans Samuel is a dedicated creative person with years of experience as a graphic designer. This auto enthusiast and coffee lover has already honed his creative content skills in a fashion brand, an agency, and now, with What's New Indonesia, his role as a content creator for social media is pivotal for digital marketing tools. With a hunger to do more and a great drive to achieve better results, he hopes to continue to create content that will inspire and entertain.

Despite having a Bataknese name, Aldito Virandi Tagor, or Tagor for short, was born and raised in Bandung. Having a strong film and television production background through education, he is no stranger to creating digital content through social media channels. While he loves playing indie video games and digging up historical stories as hobbies, he is now fully responsible for What's New Bandung content with his catchy and updated write-ups and social media content in a profound way.