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· Ryan General
Beauty Vlogger Fatally Electrocuted By Faulty Water Heater in Bali
A broken water heater claimed the life of a popular beauty vlogger from Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday after electricity traveled through the water in her shower hose. According to local authorities, the body of 26-year-old Rini Cesillia was found lying on her bathroom floor holding…
· King Malleta
Indonesian Socialites Spoiled Their Dogs in a Lavish and Exclusive Yacht Birthday Party
Richard Muldaji, businessman, socialite, and the grandson of pharmaceutical tycoon Kartini Muldaji and his wife Shalvynne Chang threw a posh birthday party for their dogs. But this is not just some ordinary party. Spoiled and rich dogs, Coco and Lulu, celebrated their birthdays…
· King Malleta
Meet the 13-Year-Old Indonesian Jazz Pianist Who Just Got a Grammy Nomination
Last year, Joey Alexander, became the youngest ever nominee in the jazz category at the prestigious Grammy Awards. However, the young jazz pianist was not able to bag the trophy. A year after and with a repeat nomination, will the 13-year-old take home the statue this time?…
· Ryan General
Video of Grieving Cat Owner Goes Viral in Indonesia
An old man’s grief over the death of his beloved cat has touched hearts across Indonesia after a heartbreaking video of him breaking down in tears has gone viral on local social media. The Indonesian pet owner’s raw display of emotion is captured vividly in the short clip,…
· Ryan General
Indonesian Moms Have Started Their Own ‘MILF’ Challenge on Instagram
Young moms in Indonesia have began a new “challenge” on social media that may soon catch on to the rest of the world. Called the #MahmudChallenge, the trend that began last month has young mothers posting two photos of themselves: one all dolled and dressed up, versus another…
· Ryan General
Two Indonesian Designers Were Featured in This Year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
This year’s prestigious Victoria’s Secret fashion show held at the Grand Palais in Paris last Wednesday not only featured multiple Asian models, but also the works of two talented Asian designers. Designs of Tex Saverio and Rinaldy A. Yunardi, both from Indonesia, have been…
· Ryan General
Former Indonesian Beauty Queen Wants to Quit the U.S. Army Because She Literally Can’t Even
A former Indonesian beauty queen who chose to serve in the U.S. military last year has announced that she no longer likes it and is now planning to quit and move back to Indonesia. Kristania Virginia Besouw, Miss Indonesia 2006, surprised her fans in March last year after she…
· Carl Samson
Southeast Asia is Unprepared to Handle Looming Islamic State Attacks, Report Reveals
Southeast Asia is in danger of an increased risk of extremist violence, a think-tank report has revealed. The report from the Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict (IPAC) found the main source of danger in the Philippines, particularly its southern region, the Malay Mail…
· Ryan General
Indonesian Celebrity Marries Rich Businessman Just One Week After Meeting on Tinder
It took just seven days for one guy to get an Indonesian celebrity to marry him after being matched on Tinder. When Indonesian businessman Pablo Putera Benua got himself matched with popular TV host/comedian Rey Utami on the dating app, he did not waste time in trying to capture…
· Ryan General
Indonesian Netizens Fall in Love With Viral Photo of Muslim Men Helping Two Stranded Nuns
The people of Indonesia pride themselves on being united despite the country’s highly diversified population. While there are a handful of headlines recently displaying some people’s intolerance of others, simple acts of compassion would also occasionally reveal themselves in…
· Ryan General
Heartbreaking Viral Photo Reveals the Lonely Life of a Maid
A young maid watching her employers enjoy a meal at a restaurant in Indonesia has touched a chord in among netizens after an image of the “dehumanizing” scene went viral online. The moment, captured by Facebook user Michael Fanny, shows a young domestic helper sitting alone at a…
· Ryan General
Mysterious Troll Streams Porn on a Videotron in the Middle of Traffic in Indonesia
A busy street in South Jakarta, Indonesia was temporarily treated to some raunchy entertainment when a huge videotron began streaming porn on Friday. Commuters who were stuck in traffic were shocked to see sexually explicit scenes being played on the giant screen usually…
· Ryan General
German Scammer Who Begged For Money to Party Gets Deported From Indonesia
A German con artist who has scammed people across Asia by pretending to be a beggar to get money so he can party has been nabbed in Indonesia and deported accordingly. Benjamin Holsts, a professional beggar-troll, has traveled to different Asian cities begging for money on the…
· Ryan General
People in Indonesia are Mysteriously Dying After Drinking Coffee
A couple of mysterious coffee-related deaths have baffled authorities and the public in Indonesia. First, a woman died after drinking a cup of iced coffee earlier this year and, more recently, a man died moments after drinking several cups of warm coffee. This time, however,…
· Editorial Staff
Man Tries Spiciest Noodles on Earth in Indonesia — Immediately Regrets it
YouTuber Ben Ten has a knack for food adventures. Recently, he challenged himself to consume what he called the “spiciest portion of noodles in the entire planet earth.” This plate of Indomie noodles is called “pedas mampus” (death spicy), and apparently, it’s not found…
· Ryan General
How People in Asia are Already Playing Pokémon Go
Weeks after its U.S. launch, Pokémon Go is yet to officially arrive in Asia to the frustration of millions of Pokémon fans. However, players from some parts of the continent have reportedly been playing the game as early as last week. Photos of players from Ulleungdo, South…
· Ryan General
Thailand is Now Making Durian-Flavored Condoms
An unnamed Bangkok-based condom manufacturer plans to sell durian-flavored condoms for fans of the odorous, spiky fruit. While fruit-flavored condoms have been the norm for decades now, a durian-inspired version may not be exactly for everyone. The durian, which hails from…
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Badminton Star Kento Momota Ruins His Olympic Dreams After Gambling at a Casino
A Japanese badminton star has ruined his chances of competing at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after admitting to gambling at an illegal casino. Kento Momota, 21, who’s currently ranked number #2 in the world in men’s single admitted to making bets at a Tokyo casino with…
· Sebastian Dillon
Instant Noodles Can Make Your Baby Gay, According to One Indonesian Mayor
An Indonesian mayor is in the news for suggesting that infants who consume canned formula and instant foods are at risk of becoming gay due to malnutrition. Arief R. Wismansyah, the mayor of Tangerang, a city 25 kilometers west of the capital Jakarta, was speaking at a seminar…