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· 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…
· Ryan General
Indonesian Photographer is an Absolute BEAST at Photoshop
Indonesian photographer Syahril Ramadhan can often be seen in his social media photos flirting with celebrities, posing with actors in Hollywood posters or simply chilling out with his popular buddies. But while Ramadhan doesn’t really have many famous friends, he does have a…
· Ryan General
Endangered Crocodile Struggles For Years With Tire Stuck on Its Neck in Indonesia
A crocodile in Indonesia has been living in pain for several years after a scooter tire remained stuck around its neck, restricting its movement and breathing. First spotted in a river in Palu already in poor condition in 2016, the reptile was observed by locals to be gasping…
· Bryan Ke
‘World’s Ugliest Pig’ Caught in the Wild For the First Time Ever on Camera in Indonesia
Researchers in Java, Indonesia, were thrilled to announce the first ever captured footage of the elusive and almost extinct species Javan warty pig, also known and referred to as the “World’s Ugliest Pig.” The species, which was previously thought to have become extinct, was…
· Carl Samson
Tortured Indonesian Maid Wins $100,000 After Suing Abusive Hong Kong Employer
A former Indonesian domestic worker can claim more than $100,000 in damages from a Hong Kong employer who tortured her for several months. District Court judge Winnie Tsui Wan-wah granted the civil claim on December 21 to Erwiana Sulistyaningsih, who suffered from her former…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Indonesian Teen Gets Skull Cracked By Train While Taking Selfie With Friends
A 16-year-old girl miraculously survived after a speeding train hit her head, cracking her skull wide open while she was taking selfies with her friends by the railroad in Purworejo, Central Java, Indonesia. According to The Sun, the victim, identified as Ely Hayati, was behind…
· 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
Indonesian Woman Sold as Sex Slave in the U.S. Awarded For Helping Fellow Survivors
Shandra Woworunti, an Indonesian woman who survived a nightmarish life as a sex slave in the United States, was recently honored not only for escaping her captors, but also launching a non-profit to help other sex trafficking survivors.
· 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,…
· Max Chang
Indonesian Pop Star Agnez Mo is Allegedly Dating Woman-Beating Singer Chris Brown
Pop singer and convicted woman-beater Chris Brown, 28, has sparked rumors that he may now be dating 31-year-old Indonesian pop singer Angez Mo. The two singers have posted several photos together on their respective Instagram accounts indicating that they may be working on new…
· Kyle Encina
Miss Indonesia Kevin Liliana Crowned Miss International 2017
Indonesia’s Miss International 2017 candidate Kevin Liliana didn’t just win the event’s Miss Best Dresser award, she also took home the event’s crowning glory. Liliana went up against 68 other candidates in the prestigious beauty pageant that was held in Tokyo, Japan on Nov. 14.
· 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…
· Ryan General
People are Freaking Out Over ‘Nightmare’ Moth Found in Indonesia
A creepy insect with the wings of a harmless moth and furry tentacles of a mutated creature from a “Resident Evil” game recently went viral on social media. The strange-looking moth, which freaked out thousands of netizens last week, was found by an Indonesian man in his home.…
· Ryan General
Indonesian Mom, 50, Shocks Netizens With Age-Defying Beauty
Indonesian fitness star Puspa Dewi captured the hearts of netizens after her photos showcasing her age-defying beauty went viral.
· Kyle Encina
Indonesian Football Player Dies After Running into Teammate During Game
A longtime goalkeeper of Indonesian soccer team Persela Lamongan died shortly after accidentally clashing with a teammate during their game against Semen Padang. Football veteran Choirul Huda left his recent game on Sunday on a stretcher, but was announced dead shortly after…
· Bryan Ke
Indonesian Domestic Worker Falls 7 Stories While ‘Cleaning Windows’ in Singapore
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is now investigating the case of an Indonesian domestic worker who fell from the seventh floor of her employer’s condominium while cleaning windows. The incident happened on October 3 when the maid, who is believed to be in her 20s, lost…
· Kyle Encina
Indonesia Tries to Ban LGBTQ Content From TV Before It Turns Everyone Gay
A new broadcasting bill that seeks to remove content related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) behavior from national television is now being considered by the Indonesian House of Representatives. While it’s still legal to be gay in Indonesia, except in…
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