# culture

Debate Erupts in Makassar After Ethnic Chinese Student Fails Flag-Bearer Selection

A flag-bearer selection dispute in South Sulawesi sparked debate after an ethnic Chinese student ranked in the top three was excluded.
News May 29, 2026 | 12:19 pm

Prabowo's 1,098 Sacrificial Cattle Funded by State Budget

Lawmakers said state-funded presidential qurban cattle donations are a longstanding social assistance tradition.
News May 27, 2026 | 6:49 pm

Chinese Embassy Unveils Xi Jinping Governance Book in Indonesia

China launched Xi Jinping’s latest governance book in Jakarta, highlighting ties and development lessons for Indonesia.
News Apr 28, 2026 | 8:38 pm

No Red Carpet, Higher Bills: Indonesia’s Hajj Season Opens Under Pressure

Under Indonesia’s 2026 Hajj financing structure, total pilgrimage costs stand at Rp 87.4 million ($5,056) per pilgrim.
News Apr 24, 2026 | 8:00 am

Australia–Indonesia Film Festival Returns with 11-City Lineup

FSAI 2026 will screen Australian and Indonesian films in 11 cities, featuring open-air cinema and industry masterclasses.
Lifestyle Apr 22, 2026 | 6:37 pm

Indonesia Set to Launch Massive 2026 Hajj Airlift for 221,000 Pilgrims

The government has designated 14 international airports nationwide to handle direct Hajj departures.
News Apr 20, 2026 | 2:30 pm

Malaysian Man Detained After Attempt to Marry Indonesian Woman as Second Wife

A Malaysian man was detained in East Java after overstaying his visa and attempting to remarry using falsified documents.
News Apr 8, 2026 | 2:31 pm

Indonesians Post ‘Unboxing’ Clips of Eid Hampers from Prabowo

Visitors share unboxing videos of Eid hampers from the presidential palace, featuring food staples, souvenirs, and cash.
Lifestyle Mar 22, 2026 | 11:53 pm

Bali Muslims Pray Without Loudspeakers to Respect Nyepi

Muslims in Bali pray quietly without loudspeakers and with minimal lighting to respect Nyepi, reflecting strong interfaith harmony.
News Mar 19, 2026 | 11:06 pm

Government Sets Eid al-Fitr for March 21, Diverging from Muhammadiyah

Indonesia sets Eid al-Fitr on March 21, while millions from Muhammadiyah observe the holiday a day earlier.
News Mar 19, 2026 | 7:37 pm

Bali Prepares Special Rules as Eid Eve and Nyepi May Fall on Same Day

Bali has prepared a guideline to prepare for the possibility of Eid and Nyepi coinciding.
Lifestyle Mar 9, 2026 | 11:06 am

US Time Change Rekindles Daylight Saving Debate

Prefer staying on standard time year-round? That would mean the sun would be up at 4:11 a.m. in Seattle in June.
Lifestyle Mar 8, 2026 | 10:41 pm

Cheng Hoo Mosque Distributes Rp 500,000 Zakat to 32,000 Recipients

Surabaya’s Cheng Hoo Mosque distributes Rp 500,000 each to 32,000 people during Ramadan.
Lifestyle Mar 2, 2026 | 5:15 am

Low Tuck Kwong Buys SBY Fire Horse Painting for Rp 6.5b

Low Tuck Kwong bought SBY’s Fire Horse painting for Rp 6.5b, with proceeds set to support underprivileged communities.
Lifestyle Feb 26, 2026 | 3:22 pm

Indonesian Student Loan Agency Says Sorry as Awardee’s UK Passport Video Goes Viral

LPDP apologizes after a scholarship recipient’s UK passport video sparks outrage, reminding awardees their education is funded by taxpayers.
Lifestyle Feb 25, 2026 | 11:18 pm

Osaka City Stunned by Anonymous Gold Bar Gift Worth $3.6M to Fix Aging Water Pipes

The gold bars weighing 21 kilograms (46 pounds) in total were given to the Osaka City Waterworks Bureau in November by the donor.
Lifestyle Feb 20, 2026 | 6:07 pm

Gus Dur’s Legacy Lives On Each Lunar New Year

Each Lunar New Year, Indonesians recall Gus Dur, the president who lifted bans on Chinese culture and restored Imlek as a public celebration
News Feb 17, 2026 | 4:24 pm

Lunar New Year Holiday Spurs Travel and Tourism Surge Across Indonesia

Indonesia’s Lunar New Year holiday sparked a nationwide travel surge, boosting tourism, traffic and festive activity during Imlek 2026.Indon
Lifestyle Feb 16, 2026 | 9:25 pm

A Look at Ramadan and How Muslims Observe the Holy Month

A lineup of new television series is another social fixture of the month in some countries, and advertisers compete for viewers' attention.
Lifestyle Feb 15, 2026 | 2:16 pm