Indonesian soccer faces pivotal moment after stadium disaster

Malang, Indonesia – The deadly stampede at an Indonesian soccer stadium has shaken the foundations of the country’s most popular sport and was the culmination of decades of mismanagement and violence, experts say. The tragedy a week ago that killed 131 people, including 32 children, in the aftermath of a top-tier match has forced officials … Read more

L’Oréal Indonesia appoints Junaid Murtaza as new President Director 

THE WHAT? L’Oréal Indonesia has appointed Junaid Murtaza as new President Director, succeeding Umesh Phadke, according to Marketing Interative.  THE DETAILS Phadke has recently been appointed as Chief Transformation Officer at L’Oréal SAPMENA-SSA, with Murtaza reporting directly to him.  Murtaza previously served as Country Managing Director and CEO of L’Oréal Pakistan, as well as holding the role … Read more

Indonesian prez says country won’t be hit with FIFA sanctions after stadium stampede

Indonesia won’t be slapped with sanctions from FIFA despite local authorities using tear gas inside a packed soccer stadium last week, sparking a deadly stampede and crush at exits that killed 131 people, including 17 kids. Indonesian President Joko Widodo said FIFA President Giani Infantino wrote him a letter outlining potential collaborations between soccer’s governing … Read more

7 Thrilling Expedition Cruises to Book Now for 2023

Departures: August 18 and September 3—2023 Experience: Join 528-passenger Maud sailing 17 days round trip from Reykjavik reveling in nearly every Arctic highlight. Visit volcanic Jan Mayenone—of Earth’s most remote destinations—in the Arctic Circle. Birds, like Brünich’s Guillemots, reign as sole residents on this moss and lichen-streaked island; surrounding waters teem with whales and seals. … Read more

Indonesian trade promotion center announces annual expo; highlights consistent support from Saudi Arabia

Under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, and hosted by the Indonesian Ministry of Trade, the 37th edition of Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) will commence on October 19; welcoming buyers, delegations, traders, and visitors to the annual trade exhibition in BSD City at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE). This … Read more

Culture Ministry highlights importance of batik preservation

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture stresses the significance of the efforts to preserve batik, the Indonesian traditional fabric, as a cultural inheritance and national wealth. “Batik is a description of Indonesia’s journey and history, which is why it needs to be preserved,” the ministry’s official, Femmy Eka Kartika Putri, … Read more

Indonesian beauty queen founds Indigenous coffee brand in her native Lombok

Beauty pageant contestant Mahniwati was born into a strong Indigenous community on Indonesia’s Lombok Island. During her pageant activities, Mahniwati saw that despite their wealth of natural resources, the people of her community were often cash poor. Seeing the potential of coffee to improve their livelihoods, she taught herself each step of the coffee value … Read more