Indonesia

How world’s largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia has been reborn – new rules free Borobudur from curses of vandalism, graffiti, bottles of urine

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How world’s largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia has been reborn – new rules free Borobudur from curses of vandalism, graffiti, bottles of urine

This exquisite Mahayana Buddhist temple near the central Javanese city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is the biggest in the world, and dates to the eighth and ninth centuries. In its aesthetic, architecture, wisdom and history it is as superlatively astounding as those in Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple complex. Visitors are now only able to visit the … Read more

Places to Visit in Indonesia: As Indonesia Mulls Visa-Free Entry For Indians, Here Are Destinations You Must Add To Your Itinerary

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Tripti Dimri in Bali. Credit: Instagram Indonesia, an archipelago of over 17,000 islands, is a treasure trove of diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and vibrant histories. And now, in an effort to promote tourism and push economic development, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has proposed issuing free entry visas to travellers from 20 countries including India. … Read more

Mitsubishi, Freeport completes copper smelter expansion in Indonesia

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JAKARTA, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Indonesian copper smelter operator PT Smelting, a joint venture between Mitsubishi Minerals Corp and PT Freeport Indonesia, inaugurated on Thursday an expansion in capacity of its smelter facility in East Java. The processing capacity was expanded to 1.3 million metric tons of copper concentrate, from 1 million tons previously. It … Read more

Contestants Allege “Topless Body Checks” At Miss Universe Indonesia Pageant

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The contest has been run by the Miss Universe Organization since 1952. (Representational) Jakarta: Six contestants of a Miss Universe Indonesia pageant have filed complaints with police accusing organisers of sexual harassment after they alleged they were subjected to topless “body checks”, their lawyer said on Tuesday. Police confirmed contestants had filed a report that … Read more

Claims of topless ‘body checks’ at Miss Universe Indonesia beauty pageant sparks police probe

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More than half a dozen women competing in the Miss Universe Indonesia beauty pageant have reported organisers to police over allegations of sexual harassment after alleging they were subjected to topless “body checks”. The complaint came after the seven finalists in the contest, held in the capital Jakarta from July 29 to August 3, were … Read more

Give away a Year of Beauty and Happiness for Free

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — coocaa TV, the No.1 selling TV brand in Indonesia, has become immensely popular by consistently delivering superior products and services to the Indonesian people. With local factories in Indonesia, coocaa ensures localized production, and its intimate warranty service has improved consumers’ satisfaction and happiness. That’s why coocaa can … Read more

more than a decade of revolutionary beauty

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Kojie.san Indonesia: more than a decade of revolutionary beauty. RNDR KOJIE.SAN, one of the top beauty brands in the Philippines, is thrilled to mark a monumental milestone–more than a decade of empowering women in Indonesia to take ownership of their choices and their definitions of beauty, at a time when different voices in society tend to … Read more

In Indonesia, Light Skin is Prized. Some Christians Are Pushing Back.

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Growing up on the Indonesian island of Java, Happy Natalisa remembers being mocked for her dark complexion. Her classmates called her si hitam (black) and orang Papua because her father was Papuan, an ethnic group hailing from Indonesia’s easternmost province in Western New Guinea. Her appearance affected how she served in the church. She preferred … Read more

Miss Universe pageant cuts ties with Indonesian organisers over sex abuse claims

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The Miss Universe beauty pageant has cut ties with its organisers in Indonesia following claims that contestants were forced to strip naked and undergo intimate “body checks”. Police have also launched an investigation into the allegations, while an upcoming pageant in Malaysia – arranged by the Indonesian franchisee holder – has been cancelled. It comes … Read more