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· Carl Samson
Chinese Olympic Swimmer Demands Replay of National Anthem After Chinese Flag Falls Down
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang demanded a replay of the Chinese national anthem after a technical malfunction that occurred during the medal ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Sun, 26, won the 200-meters freestyle gold after eight years on Sunday, Xinhua reported.
· Ryan General
Indonesian Toddler Smokes 40 Cigarettes a Day and His Parents Can’t Say No to Him
A 2-year-old boy in Indonesia has picked up the dangerous habit of smoking cigarettes, only his parents won’t stop him. The boy, identified only by his initials RAP, is alarmingly following the footsteps of Ardi Rizal, the infamous smoking toddler from Sumatra whose…
· Carl Samson
Viral Video Captures the Moment Deadly Earthquake Rattles Mosque in Indonesia
A video of an imam who stayed inside a mosque to lead a prayer in the middle of the recent Indonesian earthquake has gone viral on social media. The Islamic leader named Arafat was preaching at the Musholla As-Syuhada mosque in Denpasar, Bali when the 6.9-magnitude earthquake…
· Editorial Staff
Indonesian Student Strangled With a Chain, Raped in Front of Her Home in Netherlands
An Indonesian exchange student ended up in the intensive care unit after surviving a vicious sexual assault that took place in front of her home in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The incident occurred on the morning of July 21.
· Bryan Ke
Super Creepy Illusionist from Indonesia Scares Her Way into ‘America’s Got Talent’ Semifinals
“Asia’s Got Talent’ Season 2 winner Marie Antoinette Riana Graharani, also known as The Sacred Riana, is climbing up the ladders in “America’s Got Talent” as she secured a spot in Season 13’s semifinals. In the third week of “America’s Got Talent” Season 13, The Sacred Riana was…
· Bryan Ke
Runner Becomes the First Indonesian Ever to Win Gold at the IAAF World U20 Championships
Meet Lalu Muhammad Zohri, the athlete who took home the winning medal at the recent Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland after beating seven other contestants in the under-20 100 meter category race on Wednesday. Zohri took the…
· Michelle Worth
Asian Mom Who Dreamed of Having a ‘Blue-Eyed Baby’ Defends Controversial Instagram Post
Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, new mom and business owner Michelle Worth became the focus of a controversial Instagram post praising the features of her “blonde blue-eyed baby,” adding “Well suck it people I have a white baby.” Many took the context of her post to be of a…
· Bryan Ke
Indonesian Photoshop Master Mixes Disney with Pop Culture and the Results are Epic
Andhika Muksin, a Jakarta-based illustrator, has managed to combine both his passions – Disney and art – and create a magnificent, magical series. Muksin photoshops several Disney characters into photos of celebrities, movies, or anything suitable he finds online. Take this one…
· Ryan General
‘Boba Tea Toast’ is the Newest Food Craze in Singapore
Not even the most die-hard boba tea fanatic could have anticipated the arrival of a new craze from Singapore dubbed as the “Boba Tea Toast”. The new snack, which takes the beloved beverage into an entirely new direction, is pretty much exactly what its name suggests: toasted…
· Ryan General
Underage Driver Pees His Pants After Getting Pulled Over, Gets Humiliated By Police With Instagram Photo
Indonesian police recently subjected an underaged driver to online humiliation after catching him riding a motorcycle without a license. The unnamed teen had reportedly peed his pants out of fear after cops pulled him over and questioned him.
· Carl Samson
Soldier Sacrifices His Life to Save 14 Kids From Sinking Vehicle in Indonesia
An Indonesian soldier who died while saving children from a sinking vehicle is now being hailed as a hero. Randi Suryadi, 25, was among a group of soldiers who got into an accident involving an armored personnel carrier with 14 preschoolers and six teachers.
· Bryan Ke
Man in Indonesia Kills Neighbor After She Kept Asking ‘When Are You Getting Married?’
A 28-year-old Indonesian man may face life in prison if a court finds him guilty of killing his pregnant neighbor on Jan. 19 in Kampung Pasir Jonge, Indonesia after she repeatedly asked him, “when are you getting married?” The gruesome incident began when the woman, identified…
· Ryan General
Rich Brian Becomes the First Asian to Land #1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Charts With ‘Amen’
Talented Indonesian hip-hop star Rich Brian has made history for being the first Asian artist to land number 1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Charts. The viral internet wonder formerly known as “Rich Chigga” achieved the phenomenal feat with his newest album, “Amen”, which was released…
· Ryan General
Indonesia Put on an Absolutely Insane Military Show For America’s Defense Chief
United States Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was treated to an impressive, yet unnerving display of the Indonesian military’s unique skills during his recent visit to Jakarta, Indonesia. The local soldiers went all out with their performance, which included death-defying…
· Ryan General
Indonesian Mayor Shows Off ‘Martial Arts Skills’ By Kicking Cops in the Chest
An Indonesian politician drew backlash on local social media after an image of him kicking a group of police officers in the chest during their appointment ceremony went viral. Mataram Mayor Ahyar Abduh of West Nusa Tenggara appointed a new batch of members to the city’s Public…
· Bryan Ke
Indonesian Province Fights Sexual Harassment By Banning Women From Wearing ‘Sexy Clothes’
The regional representative council for the province of Bengkulu (DPRD), on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, is planning to combat sexual harassment and tackle the violence against women and children by officially banning “sexy clothing”. Seven out of eight political parties…
· Ryan General
Indonesian Singer Kicks Man in The Face After He Grabbed Her Crotch
One intoxicated creep received a well-deserved kick in the face from a female Indonesian celebrity after he allegedly grabbed her crotch while she was performing on stage. Singer/DJ Gebby Vesta was singing on stage at a club when the unidentified man shamelessly touched her…
· Ryan General
Indonesia is Trying to Ban Bitcoin After Value Hits $11,000
Indonesian bitcoin owners are now being encouraged to take their profits off their cryptocurrency soon as the government is set to impose a national ban on bitcoin and all forms of cryptocurrency next year. Bitcoin’s value has recently skyrocketed beyond the $10,000 mark,…
· Bryan Ke
Indonesian Museum Sparks Massive Outrage With Life-Size Model of Adolf Hitler
De ARCA Statue Art Museum in Yogyakarta, on the Indonesian island of Java, removed a life-size statue of Adolf Hitler from its exhibit after the backlash it received from international communities. Many people expressed outrage after several photos were shared on social media…
· Carl Samson
South Korean President Gifts Autographed EXO Album to Indonesian President’s Daughter
South Korean President Moon Jae-in delivered thoughtful gifts to the daughter of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who just got married on Wednesday. Moon has since expressed his intention to visit the Indonesian local market. This became a reality on Nov. 9 in a meeting with…