Page 17 of Culture - Index - The Jakarta Post

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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One killed, dozens injured after 6.7-magnitude quake hits Central Sulawesi

The disaster claimed one life and left 76 people injured, with 73 sustaining minor injuries and thre...

Regulations 2 weeks ago

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Liquidity, credibility risks cloud mineral exchange plan

Creating a functioning mineral exchange requires building the necessary infrastructure, trading syst...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

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Sugiono arrives in Kazan for ASEAN-Russia talks

Foreign Minister Sugiono arrived in Kazan on Wednesday morning to attend the ASEAN-Russia Summit, wh...

Companies 2 weeks ago

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PLN short of 20m tonnes of coal as contracts lag behind demand

PLN actually requires 154 million tonnes of coal annually to fuel its steam-fired power plants, but ...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

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Indonesia, Qatar deepen ties ahead of 50th anniversary in 2027

Qatar reaffirmed its US$4 billion commitment to invest in Indonesia as the two countries agreed to d...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

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Prabowo reaffirms support for Palestine in call with Abbas

During their phone conversation, the Palestinian president expressed appreciation for Indonesia&rsqu...

Lifestyle 2 weeks ago

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A seat at a plastic table: Sungai Watch innovates sustainable design

The environmental group's river cleanup efforts are feeding a growing circular design movement, ...

Society 2 weeks ago

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Drought grips parts of Java as dry season intensifies

Drought has begun affecting several regions across Java as the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysi...

Economy 2 weeks ago

Finding the best alternative to LPG

In 2025, the subsidized three‑kilogram green cylinder retail price was Rp 16,000, against an estimat...

Markets 2 weeks ago

China mine disaster, Indonesia policy changes upend global coal market

The disruptions come as Southeast Asian economies that typically buy Indonesian coal are cranking up...

Sports 2 weeks ago

Messi's inexplicable feats no longer a surprise, says coach Scaloni

Messi's hat-trick at Kansas City Stadium saw him equal the all-time men's World Cup sco...

Academia 2 weeks ago

Why third parties matter in the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict

Under such tense conditions, neutral and trusted actors can play a vital role in facilitating dialog...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed

The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal to end t...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

HMS Tamar makes port call in Jakarta

HMS Tamar is forward deployed permanently in the Indo-Pacific region together with sister ship ...

Europe 2 weeks ago

Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war

President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Ka...

Academia 2 weeks ago

Is the Iran war just an energy shock, or a turning point?

Much will depend on the view taken by both consumers and governments, especially in energy-hungry As...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Two Indonesian domestic workers rescued in Malaysia after alleged abuse by employers

Following YY’s report, a video surfaced showing four individuals, two men and two women, alleg...

Markets 2 weeks ago

Asian investors take breather ahead of US-Iran talks, Fed decision

Oil prices edged up in early exchanges, a day after plunging more than five percent on optimism for ...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Harnessing diaspora potential for sharia economy advancement

Indonesia is sitting on a trillion-dollar opportunity to turn its global diaspora into a powerhouse ...

Sports 2 weeks ago

Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

The Real Madrid superstar notched his team's first goal against Senegal at the MetLife Stadium, ...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Death of family of four while camping caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, police say

Muhamad Ali Munawar, 52, his wife Maghfirah, 43, and their two sons, Bagas Amar Hakiki, 21, and Alvi...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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When the dollar tests Indonesia’s energy security

Energy and foreign exchange are intrinsically linked, and Indonesia risks falling into a dangerous e...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Medan court sends man selling 13 kg of pangolin scales to jail

The defendant received a two-year jail term after he was found guilty of selling 13 kilograms of pan...

Markets 2 weeks ago

Oil slides below $80 on Iran supply prospects

A senior US official said the US will waive sanctions on Iranian oil, under the deal to end the war,...

Society 2 weeks ago

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Rupiah slide drives up drug costs, burdening chronically ill patients

Tulus Abadi, chairman of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (FKBI), said soaring medicine and vitam...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Indonesia’s weakening currency and possible hidden fiscal bill

Whether Rp 18,000 per dollar is the crisis line is not the question. The real danger is the deficit,...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Silencing human rights defenders: Southeast Asia’s accountability crisis

Across Southeast Asia, human rights defenders face a tightening noose of physical violence and high-...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Analysis: P2SK revision rekindles debate over BI, Patriot bonds

The House of Representatives has approved the Bill on Amendments to Law No. 4/2023 on Financial Sect...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Growing discontent with policymaking keeps students on streets

From fuel price hikes to multibillion-dollar government programs, a growing list of grievances has f...

Tech 2 weeks ago

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Start-up cases test line between failed bets and criminal acts

The case centers on US$25 million in investments made between 2019 and 2023 by BRI Ventures and MDI ...

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