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

Rony Josua Simanjuntak, 21, from North Sumatra, was standing on wet rocks before being washed away by the large wave. Pictured top left

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

Beauty app Social Bella bags millions from private equity firm L Catterton, others

Indonesian beauty platform Social Bella said on Wednesday that it received IDR 818 billion (USD 56.4 million) in a funding round led by US private equity firm L Catterton, which is set to join the company’s board. Indies Capital, as well as existing investors East Ventures and Jungle Ventures, also contributed. President and co-founder Christopher … Read more

Fair Skin, Pre-Colonialism Beauty Standard That Persists

I have always hated my appearance. I am curvy, I am not tall enough, I have olive skin, a stark difference from my father, mother, and younger brother. who are all fairer in complexion. I also have curly hair that’s hard to tame, and it tends to puff up like a lion’s mane when I … Read more

Foreign Office issues driving warning for Indonesia | Travel News | Travel

Brits jetting off to Indonesia have been issued fresh warnings from the Foreign Office. Indonesia offers visitors a once-in-a-lifetime holiday with the gorgeous beaches in Bali, stunning waterfalls and fascinating natural landscape. It boasts more than 17,000 islands and is home to 275 million people. However, those heading off to the largest country in Southeast … Read more