Miss Universe splits from Indonesian organiser accused of misconduct

Miss Universe splits from Indonesian organiser accused of misconduct

The Miss Universe Organisation has cut its ties with its Indonesian franchisee and will cancel an upcoming pageant in Malaysia after contestants complained to police, accusing local organisers of sexual harassment. The New York-based organization said in a statement late Saturday it had decided to sever ties with PT Capella Swastika Karya, and its National … Read more

Tourist dies and three others are injured when 30ft-high glass walkway shatters at Indonesian beauty spot

Visitors had reportedly expressed concerns about the bridge’s safety since April  A tourist has died and three left injured after a glass walkway shattered at a popular beauty spot in Indonesia.  The tragedy struck while 11 tourists from Cilacep, Central Java, were crossing the Geong bridge around 10am on Wednesday, some 30ft (10m) off the forest … Read more

Mount Marapi volcano death toll climbs to 22 with nine more bodies of missing hikers found – as Indonesian officials blame hikers for going too close to the crater

The death toll from a volcanic eruption in Indonesia has risen to 22 after nine more bodies were discovered – with officials blaming hikers for getting too close to the crater.  Mount Marapi on the island of Sumatra spewed an ash tower 9,800 feet – taller than the volcano itself – into the sky on Sunday. … Read more

A vision of hell: Indonesian volcano erupts and kills at least 11 hikers – with 12 still missing – sending plume of boiling ash 10,000 feet into the sky

The Marapi volcano erupted on Sunday, leaving nearly 75 hikers stranded At least 11 climbers have been found dead and 12 are still missing The eruption spewed ash as high as 9,843ft as hot clouds spread several miles By Rachel Bowman For Dailymail.Com Published: 03:47 GMT, 4 December 2023 | Updated: 14:24 GMT, 4 December … Read more

Indonesia’s, mount Merapi erupts, 11 killed, 12 missing

JAKARTA – At least 11 hikers were killed and 12 others missing after Mount Merapi in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province erupted on Sunday, triggering volcanic ash rain in several areas, reported German news agency (dpa). At least 49 people have been safely evacuated after the eruption, while attempts are being made to move several others … Read more

One dead, 11 missing in flash floods around Indonesia’s Lake Toba

JAKARTA: One person died and 11 were missing after flash floods hit near Lake Toba in Indonesia‘s North Sumatra province, the country’s disasters agency BNPB said, with scores of people evacuated and rescue efforts underway.Heavy rain followed by flash floods on Friday evening hit the region located on the shores of the lake, damaging dozens … Read more

BKSAP supports increasing Indonesia-Chile trade value

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Deputy head of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency (BKSAP) of the House of Representatives (DPR), Putu Supadma Rudana, supported the strengthening of cooperation between Indonesia and Chile in various fields, including increasing the trade value. Rudana, in a statement received here on Monday, noted that Indonesia and Chile have established cooperation in various … Read more

Campaigning gets underway in Indonesia for February presidential election

JAKARTA: Campaigning for Indonesia‘s presidential election was officially underway on Tuesday, with two of the three candidates kicking off two months of whistle-stop touring to woo voters in a race to lead the world’s third largest democracy. Indonesia holds presidential and legislative elections on Feb. 14, with Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, former Central Java governor … Read more

Indonesia’s family businesses could be a gold mine if mindsets change

November 27, 2023 JAKARTA – Many businesses in Indonesia remain under family control, but investment bankers say the segment offers ripe pickings for corporate action including initial public offerings (IPOs) once a new mindset – or a new generation – takes hold. Indonesia has a low stock market capitalization-to-GDP ratio when compared to other countries, … Read more

Foreign Racers Praise the Beauty of Lake Toba Track at APRC 2023

Senin, 27 November 2023 – 16:00 WIB Sumatra – The Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) Lake Toba Grand Final took place at the AEK Nauli Sector Industrial Plantation Forest (HTI) track, Lake Toba Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra. Several of foreign racers at the 2023 APRC impressed by the track.   Baca Juga : Indonesian Non-muslims in Lombok Show … Read more