Flagship BRI project in Indonesia marks anniversary – World

Flagship BRI project in Indonesia marks anniversary - World

A passenger takes a selfie on Thursday in front of a train at Padalarang Station on the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway in Indonesia. The railway marked its first full year of operation on Thursday. Over the year, the high-speed railway has handled 5.79 million passenger trips. XU QIN/XINHUA The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, a flagship project of the … Read more

Indonesian police ‘re-educate’ transgender beauty workers to ‘yell like men’ after public humiliation in raids

The Indonesian police chief who led humiliating raids against transgender beauty workers says he has re-educated them by making them dress in male clothing and “yell like men”. Key points: The transgender beauty workers were made to wear men’s clothes, trained to sound masculine Re-education aimed at protecting transgender people from conservative Islamic organisations, police … Read more

Indonesian policewomen measured through ‘purity and beauty’, subjected to virginity testing

Women looking to become police officers in Indonesia are reported to have to undergo an invasive “two-finger” virginity test and be “pretty” as a part of the recruitment process. Key points: Virginity testing female police recruits continues despite pressure to end the practice Policewomen must also be “pretty” and subjected to a list of physical … Read more

Indonesian diva Raisa is back to entertain the Malaysian fans and this time it will be the most special one in ‘Teristimewa’

INDONESIAN superstar songbird Raisa Andriana is back to entertain the Malaysian for the third time in three years. And this time it will be the most special one. The concert is dubbed ‘Teristimewa’ and the ever popular singer will belt out her most famous hits at the Megastar Arena KL on Nov 3. Promising a … Read more

Horrifying moment tourist is washed out to sea when a huge wave crashes over him while posing for pictures on rocks in Indonesia

This is the shocking moment a tourist was washed away by a huge wave while posing for pictures at a notorious coastal spot in Indonesia. Rony Josua Simanjuntak, 21, from North Sumatra, was visiting the Kedung Tumpang Beach in East Java on October 13 when tragedy struck. The young man was standing on wet rocks … Read more

Indonesian beauty crowned Miss Supranational 2024

Beauty Harashta Haifa Zahra was crowned Miss Supranational 2024. (Photo: FB Missosology) At 1:7 a.m. on July 7 (Vietnam time), the Miss Supranational 2024 final officially takes place in Poland. As a result, the beauty Harashta Haifa Zahra from Indonesia became the owner of the Miss Supranational 2024 crown. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th runner-up … Read more

20 Hottest Indonesian Fashion Models To Know In 2024

Indonesian models hold a special place in the fashion world with their distinct charm. Their unique beauty, flawless skin, and ability to effortlessly adapt to different styles have made them favourites among designers and photographers. From traditional attire to high fashion and avant-garde, Indonesian models can pull off any look with ease. That’s not all! … Read more

Bank Indonesia Holds Key Rate After Rupiah Comes Under Pressure

(Bloomberg) — Indonesia’s central bank kept its key interest rate steady as expected, pausing an easing cycle as external risks drag on the rupiah currency. Most Read from Bloomberg Bank Indonesia left the benchmark BI-Rate unchanged at 6% on Wednesday, as predicted by 30 of the 41 economists surveyed by Bloomberg, with the rest expecting … Read more

Miss Supranational creative director apologizes for ‘I’m so sick of these f-ing Indonesians’ remark

Indonesians have been absolutely incensed by an insulting remark made by a director of a lesser-known international beauty pageant. Andre Sleigh is the creative director of the Miss Supranational pageant, which held its latest annual contest in Poland’s Małopolska Region in late August. On Sept. 7, Thailand’s Anntonia Porsild streamed a live video on her … Read more