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· Ryan General
Death Toll From the New Year’s Eve Jakarta Flooding Rises to 66
Torrential rains have caused massive flash floods in Indonesia on New Year’s Eve, battering Jakarta and its surrounding areas in the days that followed. Based on the latest death toll released by authorities, the devastation has left at least 66 people dead and two people…
· Ryan General
President Widodo calls for Indonesians to rid themselves of ‘inlander, colonized mentality’
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has spoken out against the “inlander mentality” of inferiority that some Indonesians still possess. Colonial mentality: Speaking at the 10th year celebration of the ruling National Democratic (NasDem) party, Widodo urged Indonesians to let go of…
· Ryan General
Adidas draws ire from Indonesians for attributing wayang kulit to Malaysian culture
Adidas faced heavy criticism from social media users over a new shoe design based on Javanese “wayang kulit,” a traditional form of shadow puppetry originating from Indonesia. Sneaker backlash: The sportswear manufacturer was accused of cultural appropriation after Adidas…
· Editorial Staff
Pchum Ben, Cambodia’s ‘Festival of the Dead,’ will end early due to COVID-19
October 5 marks the beginning of Pchum Ben, a 15-day religious festival in Cambodia during which Buddhists commemorate seven generations of deceased ancestors. About the festival: The Pchum Ben Festival, also known as Cambodia’s “Festival for the Dead,” is the second biggest…
· Khier Casino
Taiwanese star Chang Chen impressed with Timothée Chalamet speaking Mandarin lines ‘perfectly’ in ‘Dune’
Chang Chen, who rose to fame in Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” is praising one of his co-stars for their Mandarin skills in the upcoming science-fiction epic, “Dune.” Speaking Mandarin: Chen told CNA Lifestyle in an interview that accepting the role of Dr.…
· Ryan General
Indonesian women who underwent ‘virginity testing’ in the army and police since 1965 speak out
Indonesian women applicants who underwent the mandatory ‘virginity testing’ for the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police over the years are now speaking out about their experience. Invasive tests: The practice, which involved inserting two fingers into the vagina, was…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese sprinter Su Bingtian makes history as the first Asian to enter men’s 100m final in 89 years
Many Asians applauded Chinese sprinter Su Bingtian for becoming the first Asian man to enter the Olympics men’s 100-meter (328 feet) final in 89 years. What happened: Su, 32, finished the semifinals with a score of 9.83 at the 2020 Tokyo Games on Sunday, setting a new Asian…
· Ryan General
Badminton queen PV Sindhu becomes first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals
Badminton star Pusarla Venkata (PV) Sindhu became the first Indian woman to take home two individual Olympic medals after winning the women’s singles bronze medal on Sunday at the Tokyo Games. Another historic feat: Sindhu, who won India’s historic silver at Rio Olympics in…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong erupts in joy as ‘god of sword’ Edgar Cheung Ka-long wins city’s first gold medal in 25 years
Fencer Edgar Cheung Ka-long made history as he earned Hong Kong’s first gold medal in 25 years and the city’s second-ever in Olympics history. The details: Cheung, 24, beat Italian Olympian Daniele Garozzo in the grand finals of men’s fencing at the Tokyo Games on Monday,…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Swimmer, Cancer Survivor Qualifies for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee, who was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago, has qualified for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The 20-year-old athlete competed in the women’s 100-meter butterfly during the national championships held at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Sunday,…
· Ryan General
Boy Swept 30 Feet Into the Air By Kite in Indonesia
A 12-year-old boy in Indonesia was caught on film being swept up into the air by a kite at the height of over 30 feet.
· Carl Samson
Indonesia Burns Over 400 Sex Toys After Raid
Local authorities in Indonesia burned hundreds of sex toys last week, remaining steadfast in the belief that such products corrupt public morals. A total of 442 products, mostly imported from China, were destroyed in Bandung, the capital city of West Java province on Nov. 25.
· Ryan General
Indonesian Twins Separated at Birth 24 Years Ago Reunited by TikTok
A pair of twins in Indonesia have finally reunited thanks to TikTok after being apart from each other for over two decades.
· Ryan General
Indonesia’s Military to Kick Out Soldiers Discovered to Be Gay
Indonesia’s military is set to sanction soldiers found to be members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual or Transgender (LGBT) community. Issue of “morality”: On Thursday, Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) spokesperson Col. Sus Aidil released a written statement…
· Bryan Ke
Indonesian Teen Kidnapped 11 Years Ago Reunites With Family After Using Google Maps
A 17-year-old Indonesian boy, who was abducted 11 years ago, reunited with his family after tracking them down using Google Maps. Ervan Wahyu Anjasworo was abducted at 5 years old by a street performer in Jakarta, who told him he would escort him back home, the Daily Mail…
· Bryan Ke
Indonesian TikToker Gets Over 11 Million Views for Video of Her Sneezing
An Indonesian woman has gone viral with millions of views on TikTok after she unintentionally posted a video of herself sneezing in front of the camera. Jiddana Dusturia, also known as Grina on the social media platform, revealed she never intended to upload the sneezing video…
· Maina Chen
Rockstar Eddie Van Halen’s Asian Roots Shocks the Internet
Rock legend Eddie Van Halen, 65, passed away on Tuesday morning from throat cancer. Eddie’s son, Wolfgang, announced the news on Twitter, describing his father’s illness as a “long and arduous battle.”
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Drug Trafficker Escapes Death Row Using a Screw Driver, Crawling Through Sewage Pipe
A Chinese drug trafficker facing a death sentence in Indonesia has escaped from prison using the tunnel he dug akin to the movie “The Shawshank Redemption.” The great escape: Cai Changpan, also known as Cai Ji Fan, broke out of the prison located in the Tangerang area on the…
· Carl Samson
Anti-Maskers in Indonesia Are Forced to Dig Graves for People Who Died From COVID-19
Residents who refused to wear masks were ordered to dig graves for COVID-19 victims in East Java, Indonesia. The punishment, which reduced the workload of actual gravediggers, took place at the public cemetery in Ngabetan, a rural village in Cerme district, Gresik regency last…
· Bryan Ke
There is Now an Iconic Indomie Goreng Stir Fry Noodle Ice Cream Flavor
Holi, an Indonesian online seller of handcrafted ice cream, is making quite the buzz after releasing an Indomie Goreng-flavored ice cream. Evelyn and Stephen, the owners of Holi, took inspiration from their love of Indomie Goreng — instant noodles served with oil, soy sauce and…