‘Open the lock please’: COVID-19 exacerbates practice of shackling the mentally ill in Indonesia

‘Open the lock please’: COVID-19 exacerbates practice of shackling the mentally ill in Indonesia

In Bekasi on the outskirts of Jakarta are several known private institutes for people with mental illness. These include Al Fajar Berseri.  Founder Marsan Susanto, 51, said that he realised his calling was to take care of people with mental health disorders when he one day saw a mentally ill person eating rice from a … Read more

Thai firm Jamulogy on mission to introduce Indonesian jamu to the world

Heralding from the Malay Archipelago, ‘jamu’ uses various herbs and spices native to the region, such as tamarind, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass and cloves, which are then added flavours such as passionfruit and bottled. Now the brand Jamulogy is hoping that its innovations can suit the global consumer taste bud. “I think it’s the right thing … Read more

Indonesian Firms Lead The Under 30 Asia Startups Fueling Regional E-Commerce

Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2022 Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2022 With a population of 274 million and a growing tech-savvy middle-class, Indonesia has an increasing appetite for consumption. Last year, the Indonesia Statistics Bureau stated that household consumption contributed 54% of the country’s $1.2 trillion in gross domestic products. Digital consumers are growing … Read more

Indonesian Gen Zs using TikTok to determine cosmetic purchase

To capture this market, researchers suggest that beauty firms officially verify their brands to prove authenticity, highlight more brand names, interact with the target audience and engage influencers to promote products. “Angga Anugrah Putra, as Head of Content and User TikTok Indonesia, stated that fashion beauty content became one of the most popular content because … Read more

Wavemaker Indonesia Launches Fully Integrated Media Solutions Exclusive for L’Oréal Indonesia

Wavemaker Indonesia launched a fully Integrated Media Solutions ‘Beauty Tech Labs’ last Wednesday, July 13th, 2022, at WPP Campus. This launch was attended by the 107 BTL team and our client from L’Oréal Indonesia to witness and celebrate the massive growth of this team. It started from a team that only consists of 20 people … Read more

Indonesian dancer performs Condong in viral video; netizens laud her beautiful expressions

Traditional and cultural art forms are so rich and vibrant that it can amuse and amaze viewers. Goosebumps! In a recent video doing rounds on social media, we could see a female gracefully exhibiting her dance skills. She is believed to be performing Condong, a Balinese dance. Take a look at the video, right here: … Read more

Indonesia Voted As One of the Must-Visited Destination in 2023

Once again, Indonesia voted as the must-visited destination by travelers. With its abundance of nature, Indonesia offers the beauty of god creation. DENPASAR, BALI, INDONESIA, October 4, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — In 2019 Bali snatched the number one position as the most popular bucket list destination at the Big 7 Travel polls, while Ubud, Bali named … Read more

Under the Radar Indonesian Islands to Visit Instead of Bali

Indonesia is home to more than 17,000 islands—so why only visit the one overrun by tourists? Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, with five major islands, 30 groups of smaller islands, and countless miniature spots tucked away throughout its sprawling setting. This incredible country is home to some of the most beautiful national … Read more