Intisari

Intisari (Digest) is an Indonesian monthly general-interest magazine published by Kompas Gramedia. The magazine has a format similar to that of Reader's Digest.

Intisari

Editor-in-Chief	Jakoeb Oetama (1963-1995) Liliek Oetama (1997-2013) Mahandis Yoanata Thamrin (2014-2024)
Categories	General Interest
Frequency	Monthly (1963-2024) Online (2024-present)
Format	Digest
Circulation	7,000 (2024)
Publisher	Grid Network
Founder	P.K. Ojong and Jakob Oetama
First issue	August 17, 1963; 61 years ago (1963-08-17)
Final issue Number	June 2024 (print) 741
Company	Kompas Gramedia
Country	Indonesia
Based in	Jl. Gelora VII, Tanah Abang, Jakarta
Language	Indonesian
Website	intisari.grid.id
ISSN	0535-4900

History

Intisari was first published in 1963 by Petrus Kanisius Ojong (1920–1980) and Jakob Oetama (1931–2020), with assistance from J. Adi Subrata and Irawati.^[1] It was the company's first publication.

Intisari was intended to open the horizons of Indonesian society. Its first edition had no cover and was 14 x 17.5 cm in size, in black and white and 128 pages thick.^[2] In its first publication, 11,000 copies were printed. Later editions would reach 350,000 copies.^[1][2]

The online version of Intisari includes a variety of sections and categories, such as finance,^[3] career,^[4] unique,^[5] inspiration, wellness,^[6] and travelling.^[7]

The magazine was published the last issue in June 2024. Intisari magazine in print form is still published in special editions and at certain moments.^[8][9]

Taglines

• Inspirasi Setiap Generasi (2009-2011)
• Smart and Inspiring (2012–present)