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· Bryan Ke
Indonesia Now Has an App for Polygamy, And It’s Technically Legal
Married men in Indonesia who are looking to marry a second, third, fourth or fifth wife are now within reach thanks to a new mobile app called “AyoPoligami”, which is set for a re-release and suffice to say, it’s causing quite a stir. The app was developed by Lindu Pranayama, an…
· Bryan Ke
‘Ghost Corpse’ Body Pillows are Now a Growing Trend in Malaysia, Indonesia
Ever wonder what it would feel like if you wake up one night and find a ghost corpse sleeping next to you? One online store Mon Hia, based in Thailand, is now selling a Pocong body pillow, perfect to cuddle with this coming Halloween. This Pocong body pillow, which is often…
· Bryan Ke
Rescued Horse’s Reaction to New Home in Indonesia Will Make You Cry Tears of Joy
Chester, the horse that was beaten by his owner in a viral video, is now safe and sound at his new home thanks to the Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN), a non-governmental organization based in Indonesia. Many netizens were furious after a video from Depok, Indonesia went viral,…
· Bryan Ke
Man in Indonesia Chops Wife’s Foot Off in Front of Children After Suspecting an Affair
An Indonesian husband, in a fit of rage, had chopped off his wife’s foot after suspecting she was cheating on him all while in front of their two children. The gruesome incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Badung, Indonesia. According to Tribun Bali, Kadek Adi Waisaka Putra…
· Bryan Ke
Pedestrian in Indonesia Schools Scooter Driver at Crosswalk in the Most Extra Way Possible
An Indonesian pedestrian was recently caught on camera teaching a motorcycle rider why it’s not a good idea to wait in the middle of a zebra crossing. According to Taiwan News, no one knows the exact location, date and time the video was taken, but some online users speculated…
· Ryan General
Indonesian Woman Allegedly Attacked By South Korean Club Bouncer Because of Her Race
An Indonesian woman, whose face was badly injured after being beaten up by a South Korean bouncer in Busan, claimed she was attacked because of her nationality. South Korean authorities are now investigating the brawl, which happened around midnight last Friday at a local club.…
· Bryan Ke
Baby Shark Challenge is Giving Everyone in Indonesia Cuteness Overload
Indonesian internet users have just given birth to a new viral craze that everyone can enjoy together — the Baby Shark Challenge. The Baby Shark Challenge, alongside its mandatory hashtag #babysharkchallenge, has become a huge hit among Indonesian netizens. Videos of the…
· Bryan Ke
Vietjet Air Gets Rid of Bikini-Wearing Attendants for Indonesia Flights
Vietjet Air, the airline that skyrocketed to fame for featuring bikini-clad stewardesses and making it’s founder Vietnam’s first female billionaire, has officially announced its plan to serve flights to Indonesia without the revealing and popular bikini gimmick. According to…
· Ryan General
Malaysia’s AirAsia Appoints Indonesian Actress as New Director
A popular Indonesian actress has been tapped by Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia to be among its independent commissioners for AirAsia Indonesia. AirAsia Group’s CEO and co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes announced the appointment of renowned celebrity Raline Shah on Monday via…
· Ryan General
Indonesia Now Instagram’s Biggest Market in Asian Pacific Region
Indonesia is now home to 45 million active monthly Instagram users, a figure which has more than doubled from the 22 million users per month in early 2016. According to the photo- and video-sharing platform’s internal data released on Thursday, the country is now Instagram’s…
· Kyle Encina
Extremely Rare ‘Megamouth’ Shark Caught On Video Off Indonesia
An extremely rare shark known as a “Megamouth” shark was captured on film by a diver swimming near Komodo Island. While Indonesia’s Komodo Island is best known for its rare monitor lizard, the Komodo Dragon, British diver Penny Bielich caught a glimpse of yet another rarity.…
· Khier Casino
Indonesian Island Crowned the World’s Best Resort
Summer is halfway through, but it’s not too late to book a trip to the world’s number one resort, the environmentally friendly Nihi Sumba Island in Indonesia. “Nihi Sumba Island could be considered [an example of] sustainable tourism development,” Tourism Minister Arief Yahya…
· Sam Huang
Man Flies $7,000 Flight Class On Garuda Indonesia To Japan For Just $76
In the past, Garuda Indonesia had mostly been known as a regional carrier focused mainly on short haul flights within Indonesia. However, the Indonesian government recently completed a brand makeover of Garuda: expanding service routes, upgrading planes, and launching a proper…
· Khier Casino
70-Year-Old Woman Ties the Knot With 16-Year-Old in Indonesia
A 16-year-old Indonesian boy married an elderly woman in her 70s after the May-December couple threatened to commit suicide if they were prohibited from getting hitched. Selamat Riayadi and his newlywed wife, Rohaya, reportedly developed feelings for each other when the woman…
· Editorial Staff
Meet the Cutest Toddler in Indonesia With 3.3 Million Followers on Instagram
Meet Jonathan R. Sugianto. He is an adorable boy from Indonesia who’s captivated audiences with his epic dance videos.
· Ryan General
Eerie Photos Show Abandoned Indonesian Ghost Town Destroyed By Volcano
After a 400-year slumber, a dormant volcano on the scenic island of Sumatra in Indonesia was suddenly reawakened in 2010. Mount Sinabung has been erupting regularly ever since, with its last major eruption taking place in 2014, killing 16 people and forcing 30,000 people to flee…
· Khier Casino
141 Men Arrested in Indonesia for Attending ‘Gay Sex Party’, Violating Pornography Laws
Police in Jakarta, Indonesia have arrested 141 men for allegedly attending a gay sex party at a sauna on Sunday. Homosexuality is not illegal in the country, but the latest arrests follow a rise in discrimination and attacks on the LGBT community in Indonesia.
· Ryan General
Two Gay Men Face 85 Lashes After Getting Brutally Beaten by Vigilantes in Indonesia
Vigilantes stormed into a boarding house in Indonesia where two gay men are found to be naked and in bed together back in March. While filming, the thugs hurled insults, kicked and slapped the pair, aged 20 and 23, who laid naked on the ground, taking the beating. The gay couple…
· Ryan General
Details Emerge on Australian Chef Who Brutally Murdered Indonesian Transgender Wife
When police officers discovered dismembered body parts being cooked on a stove inside the home of an Australian chef, they initially thought they were being pranked. Unfortunately, the gruesome scene would allegedly reveal that the husband murdered and cooked his transgender…
· Ryan General
Indonesian Man Makes a Living By Giving Foreign Women the Love They Deserve
Women from different parts of the world have been visiting Bali, Indonesia for a memorable experience with an Indonesian Casanova known as the “Bali Boyfriend.” Steve, as he would like to be called, has a unique approach to the male escort gig which has become a common…
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