Indonesian glass bridge that shattered, killing tourist, was just 1.2cm thick

JAKARTA – The Banyumas City Police have discovered that the glass flooring on a bridge that shattered at a tourist destination in the Limpakuwus pine forest in Banyumas regency, Central Java, Indonesia, on Wednesday was extremely thin, measuring only 1.2cm.  Commissioner Agus Supriadi, head of the criminal investigation unit at the Banyumas City Police, said … Read more

Indonesian pilot comforts Palestinian passenger in viral video

Yahoo News Singapore A video showing an Indonesian pilot offering comfort and support to a Palestinian passenger has touched hearts on social media. What happened: The video, which was posted by the passenger on TikTok, shows the Indonesian pilot greeting people around the cabin when he came across him. After learning he was from Palestine, … Read more

B2B commerce platform Mokam teams up with Indonesian FMCG and Healthcare leader Kalbe

In an exciting development, Mokam, Bangladesh’s leading B2B commerce platform, has joined hands with Kalbe, the respected Indonesian Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and healthcare giant. This significant agreement was sealed during the 38th Trade Expo Indonesia, marking a significant step in international cooperation. Notable attendees at the signing ceremony included Mr. Bujung Nugroho, Director, Kalbe … Read more

Liverpool striker’s World Cup dream ends – “The beginning of this beautiful journey…” – Liverpool FC

Liverpool striker Keyrol Figueroa’s time at the U17 World Cup has ended in defeat, with the United States losing out to Germany in the last 16. The U17 World Cup is underway in Indonesia, with Liverpool only seeing one of their high-potential youngsters called up. While the likes of Trey Nyoni and Amara Nallo were … Read more

Micronutrient deficiencies continue to cause concern among children in Indonesia

Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) continue to pose a significant global health challenge, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that over 2 billion people are affected.   Among those at risk of MNDs in developing and transitioning economies are school-aged children, as government support for micronutrient supplementation remains inconsistent or non-existent.  In Indonesia, micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) in … Read more

Driving Teacher, Leader of Change in Indonesian Education

Optimism about the future of Indonesian children is at least visible in the story about the ins and outs of their process of participating in the Teacher Mobilization Program. Their involvement in Indonesia’s educational transformation process and efforts to become drivers of change for the surrounding environment shows that the goals of the Teacher Mobilization … Read more

‘Cigarette Girl’ is a smoldering Netflix period drama from Indonesia

Dian Sastrowardoyo plays Dasiyah in the Indonesian period drama “Cigarette Girl,” which premieres on Netflix Thursday. Photo courtesy of Netflix Dasiyah and Soeraja (Ario Bayu) find forbidden romance against the backdrop of the 1960s tobacco industry in Indonesia in “Cigarette Girl.” Photo courtesy of Netflix Lebas (Arya Saloka) and Arum (Putri Marino) try to piece … Read more

K-pop, social media fuel male beauty industry in Indonesia

November 6, 2023 JAKARTA – Cultural changes have made male grooming more popular, especially in parts of Asia, and what has become a generational trend in South Korea is only just beginning in Indonesia. Some Indonesian companies are making their products more widely acceptable to both sexes by featuring male models in advertising campaigns. In … Read more