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No Pirate Flags Next to Merah Putih, Say Indonesian Authorities
Pairing the Jolly Roger with the national flag could be interpreted as an insult to national symbols and a slight to patriotism.Lifestyle Aug 3, 2025 | 5:50 am
Indonesia’s 718 Regional Languages at Risk Without Cross-Sector Support
The Language Agency urges national collaboration to preserve 718 regional languages amid fears of extinction and fading use in schoolsNews Jul 28, 2025 | 3:00 pm
Riau's Boat Race Dance Becomes Internet Sensation and Some Malaysians Try to Claim Its Origin
The traditional Pacu Jalur boat race from Kuansing, Riau, is currently going viral and drawing international attention.Lifestyle Jul 8, 2025 | 5:15 pm
Clerics Declare Loud ‘Sound Horeg’ Street Parties Haram
MUI Blitar calls loud “sound horeg” street parties un-Islamic, urging the public to curb gatherings that violate cultural values.Lifestyle Jul 8, 2025 | 12:49 pm
US Returns Smuggled Asmat, Dayak, Batak Artifacts to Indonesia
The US returns three smuggled cultural artifacts from the Asmat, Dayak, and Batak tribes to Indonesia via the RI Consulate in New York.Lifestyle Jun 19, 2025 | 12:26 pm
'Stairlift, Not Escalator': Gov’t Addresses Public Concern Over Macron’s Borobudur Tour
Gov’t confirms stairlift, not escalator, will be installed at Borobudur for Macron’s visit, assuring no harm to the heritage site.News May 26, 2025 | 4:50 pm
Doyo Weaving, a Sacred Heritage of the Dayak Benuaq
East Kalimantan holds natural wealth that forms part of its cultural identity, such as the Doyo weaving of the Dayak Benuaq tribe.Lifestyle May 12, 2025 | 5:35 pm
‘We Don’t Need Outsiders’: Bali Resists Gangster-Linked Civic Groups
Bali’s traditional guards reject GRIB, warning that gang-linked civic groups threaten the island’s cultural order and social harmony.News May 6, 2025 | 11:05 am
Bali to Shut Down Internet, Communications for Nyepi on March 29
Bali will suspend all internet, TV, and radio services for 24 hours on March 29 to honor Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence.Tech Mar 20, 2025 | 4:01 pm
West Java Education Department Criticizes High School Pregnancy Tests
The department’s head, Deden Saepul Hidayat, announced plans to summon the school’s management for clarification.News Jan 24, 2025 | 9:35 pm
Indonesia Showcases Returned Artifacts It Had Sought for Decades from Netherlands
The collection is part of more than 800 artifacts that were returned under a Repatriation Agreement signed in 2022.Lifestyle Jan 24, 2025 | 3:18 pm
Privacy Breach? Teachers in West Java High School Require Students to Take Pregnancy Tests
Instead of addressing the practice itself, an education department official criticized the school for posting the video online.News Jan 23, 2025 | 4:34 pm
Thousands in Australia Queued to Get Close to Bunga Bangkai That Emits Stink of Death
Her rise to fame since has been rapid, with more than 13,000 admirers filing past for a moment in her increasingly pungent presence.Lifestyle Jan 23, 2025 | 3:46 pm
Strict Reminder: Smoking Along Malioboro Tourist Street Is a Crime
Individuals caught smoking on Malioboro Street will face a fine of Rp 7.5 million ($461), authorities announced on Thursday.Lifestyle Jan 23, 2025 | 12:47 pm
Jakarta Governor’s Regulation on Polygamy Sparks Public Debate
The regulation requires medical justification from the first wife and proof of a childless marriage lasting over 10 years for polygamy.Lifestyle Jan 19, 2025 | 10:12 pm
India Kicks Off Massive Hindu Festival Larger than Hajj Pilgrimage
The number of Maha Kumbh pilgrims is around 200 times the 2 million Muslim pilgrims that arrived in Saudi Arabia last year.News Jan 13, 2025 | 10:27 am
Indonesian Restaurants Near You: Foreign Affairs Ministry Unveils Gastrodiplomacy Dashboard
Indonesia launches the Gastrodiplomacy Dashboard to promote its rich culinary heritage and enhance international relationsLifestyle Dec 30, 2024 | 9:38 pm
Government in Aceh Town Bans New Year Celebrations
To ensure compliance and maintain public order, the city government plans to deploy security patrols on New Year's Eve.News Dec 28, 2024 | 11:06 pm
NORAD's Santa Tracker: A Cold War Tradition That Keeps on Giving
Each year, over 100,000 children call the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) to ask about Santa's location.Lifestyle Dec 21, 2024 | 2:31 pm
Lawmaker Urges Indonesia to Set Up Cultural Centers Overseas
Budisatrio urged the government to establish Indonesian cultural hubs abroad to strengthen the nation’s cultural diplomacyLifestyle Dec 4, 2024 | 10:10 am
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