Page 18 of Culture - Index - The Jakarta Post

Archipelago 3 weeks ago

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Police probe kidnapping, murder of Ukrainian tourist in Bali

Komarov went missing on the night of Feb. 15 while riding scooters with two friends on Jl. Pura Batu...

Economy 3 weeks ago

US customs agency expects tariff refund system to be ready in 45 days

While striking down the tariffs that were a central part of Trump's economic policy as unco...

Archipelago 3 weeks ago

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Govt begins reforestation of Tesso Nilo national park

Raja Juli said the government would gradually remove oil palm trees planted by settlers and replace ...

Archipelago 3 weeks ago

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Bali residents embrace Nyepi, ‘takbiran’ overlap in spirit of tolerance

In Bali, Hindus to observe Nyepi’s Day of Silence while Muslims quietly perform takbiran, high...

Companies 3 weeks ago

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Businesses turn to ‘micro cinemas’ to boost screen numbers

Cinema operator Layar Digi has partnered with retail giant Alfamart to utilize second-floor commerci...

Middle East and Africa 3 weeks ago

Only Iran's 'unconditional surrender' can end war: Trump

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed for "serious diplomatic negotiations" and w...

Politics 3 weeks ago

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Court finds activists not guilty of inciting August riot

The law should not be used as an instrument to limit freedom of expression and speech in a democrati...

Academia 3 weeks ago

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Analysis: Prabowo changes Indonesia’s narrative on Palestine

Indonesia’s foreign policy has undergone major changes since President Prabowo Subianto took o...

Archipelago 3 weeks ago

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Workers demand 175% severance after government revokes TPL's permit

The workers have demanded 1.75 times their wages under a provision for retirement severance pay afte...

Editorial 3 weeks ago

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Courageous women leaders

As we celebrate International Women’s Day this year, let us remember that courageous leadershi...

Middle East and Africa 3 weeks ago

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Indonesia ‘carefully assessing’ Board of Peace membership

Discussions about the Board of Peace are currently suspended, with authorities prioritizing the safe...

Economy 3 weeks ago

US economy unexpectedly loses jobs in February; unemployment rises

The US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February and the unemployment rate increased to 4.4 percent...

Economy 3 weeks ago

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F&B producers boost buffer stocks amid Strait of Hormuz blockade

According to the Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association (Gapmmi), past disruptions of sh...

Politics 3 weeks ago

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Police reform team to submit recommendations to President before Idul Fitri

Tasked with reviewing the police’s institutional structure, governance, and legal framework, t...

Economy 3 weeks ago

UBS expects ASEAN 6 GDP to grow by 4.9% in 2026

ASEAN 6 continues to benefit from deep integration into global manufacturing value chains, supported...

Regulations 3 weeks ago

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RI to accelerate electric motorcycle conversion program with new task force

First introduced in 2023, the previous conversion scheme offered buyers a Rp 7 million subsidy for n...

Asia & Pacific 3 weeks ago

With airspace restricted, German president cancels trip to Indonesia

Steinmeier had been due to fly to Jakarta on Sunday for the six-day trip, with an onward flight to M...

Economy 3 weeks ago

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Indonesia offers 10 new oil and gas projects as Middle East conflict heats up

The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry offered up to a 50 percent split for potential cooperation...

Middle East and Africa 3 weeks ago

Investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike

Reuters was unable to determine more details about the investigation, including what evidence contri...

Academia 3 weeks ago

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Selective multilateralism and the drift from law to power

As military force bypasses diplomatic channels, the international order faces a perilous transition ...

Middle East and Africa 3 weeks ago

Middle East war enters seventh day as Israel strikes Beirut

The Israeli military had earlier issued an unprecedented evacuation warning for the entire area -- &...

Archipelago 3 weeks ago

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16 arrested in Riau over alleged killings of critically endangered Sumatran elephants

Johnny said eight of the suspects arrested are from Riau, while the rest come from outside the provi...

Academia 3 weeks ago

Too close to Trump: Gambling sovereignty, humanity for US’ approval

The trajectory is clear: Jakarta is tilting toward Washington at a cost many fear will be borne...

Companies 3 weeks ago

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Soaring fares, no seats: Asian carriers see booking rush as Mideast hubs shut

Indonesian carriers are yet to be hit by a surge in demand amid the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, acco...

Society 3 weeks ago

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Breast cancer screening, treatment gaps persist in Indonesia

A study published on March 2 in The Lancet Oncology recorded some 60,400 cases of breast cancer acro...

Markets 3 weeks ago

US weighs oil futures market action to combat price spikes, White House says

The US Treasury Department is expected to announce measures aimed at combating rising energy prices ...

Academia 3 weeks ago

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Demutualization, state and market: Who guides the guide?

Healthy markets rely on a paradox. They are built by the state but function best when the state does...

Jakarta 3 weeks ago

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Tears and prayers in Jakarta as mourners bid farewell to Khamenei

Several national figures attended the prayer service on Thursday at the Iranian ambassador's off...

Markets 3 weeks ago

Stocks set for tough week, oil eyes big gains as Middle East war rages

Asia stocks fell on Friday and were headed for their sharpest weekly drop in six years while oil pri...

Academia 3 weeks ago

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The long road to the US-Israeli war against Iran

By the time the bombs started falling, the decisive choices had already been made during years of st...

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