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Indonesian musicians file judicial review of Copyright Law amid royalty debate

Prominent musicians, including Ariel of Noah, Armand Maulana of Gigi, Dewi Gita and Ruth Sahanaya, as well as younger singers Bernadya and Nadin Amizah, are among the petitioners who filed the judicial review on Friday.

1 year ago
People

Passion, leadership and growth: My transformative journey at Sinarmas World Academy

Passion is a fire within our soul, the spark that calls us to action, which can also bring warm comfort to our soul. For me, passion is a light that helps us to fulfill a purpose, guides us in our journey and leaves a meaningful mark in the world. ...

1 year ago
Culture

The New Yorker, a US institution, celebrates 100 years of goings on

To mark the publication's centenary milestone, four commemorative issues are being released, while its namesake city will host seven exhibitions ahead of a Netflix documentary on the title known for its artistic cover creations. ...

1 year ago

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Vania Gracia: Melding Irish and Indonesian cultural icons

The concept behind the batik paintings was to narrate Irish folklore through the intricate language of batik.

1 year ago
Books premium

Rancagé awards face recurring challenges in promoting regional literature

The Rancagé awards are given annually based on the assessment of literary works in book format written in regional mother tongues.

1 year ago
Entertainment premium

Sound of history: Reviving national anthem ‘Indonesia Raya’ on vinyl

The record features eight versions of "Indonesia Raya", from its first version introduced to the public in 1928 to several other renditions over the years by other composers.

1 year ago
Culture premium

Indonesia's modest fashion pioneers pass the baton to keep industry thriving

Since the 1980s, trailblazing modest fashion designers in Indonesia have set the standard for the industry. Over the decades, while many of these pioneers continue to create, their children have started following in their footsteps.

1 year ago
Health

70% of Breast Cancer Cases Detected at Advanced Stage

Many Indonesian women delay breast examinations due to fear and stigma. Through the technology and health education provided by PT Fujifilm Indonesia, it's time to eliminate hesitation and save more lives.

1 year ago
Entertainment premium

When 'Doves' soar: Hindia shares emotional journey on surprise mixtape

Hindia's surprise mixtape Doves, '25 on Blank Canvas, which dropped digitally on Feb. 24, is a symbolic experiment that runs the spectrum of emotions, from grief and loss to empathetic reflection.

1 year ago
Entertainment

Transjakarta's Petukangan bus stop renamed after D’Masiv band

D’Masiv acquired the naming rights to commemorate the band’s 22nd anniversary.

1 year ago
Entertainment premium

Royalties 101: Lawsuit stirs up debate in Indonesian music scene

A recent commercial court ruling that found in favor of songwriter Ari Bias in a copyright case has highlighted the ugly reality of unpaid royalties in the country's music industry.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

LA Times adds AI-generated counterpoints to opinion pieces

The move comes as the Times struggles with plunging readership and heavy financial losses that have led to heavy job cuts.

1 year ago
Art & Culture

Israeli-Palestinian film wins Oscar, directors assail US, global political stances

The documentary highlights the parallel realities in which the two friends live - Abraham with his yellow Israeli number plate that lets him travel anywhere, Adra confined to a territory that only ever gets smaller for Palestinians.

1 year ago
Health premium

Age-old wisdom: Seniors stay healthy, inside and out

Tai chi is just one way some elderly Jakartans maintain their physical fitness and an active social life, high above the bustling rat race and traffic snarls below.

1 year ago
Community premium

Government banks on students to preserve Indonesia’s native languages

Several regional languages in Indonesia, particularly in the eastern parts, including West Papua, Maluku and North Maluku, are on the brink of extinction. The data reveal that 11 local languages have disappeared and 26 more are currently endangered.

1 year ago
Entertainment

Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he was found: Sheriff

Hackman, a former Marine known for his raspy voice, appeared in more than 80 films, as well as on television and the stage during a lengthy career that started in the early 1960s.

1 year ago
Environment

UN nature talks unlock $200 billion deal for conservation

The agreement in Rome just before midnight on Thursday is seen as crucial to giving impetus to the landmark 2022 deal to halt the rampant destruction of nature this decade, which included a goal to provide $200 billion a year in finance.

1 year ago
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PFN’s continuing legacy, from celluloid to digital

Armed with its colonial heritage and state-of-the-art facilities, the state-owned film company is not only a veritable archive of Indonesian filmmaking, but also an agent of innovation.

1 year ago
Culture premium

Blok M on the weekends: Pioneering malls that stand the test of time

Blok M was named in the 1940s when the Dutch company CSW developed a satellite city in Kebayoran Baru, designating it for commercial use.

1 year ago
Environment

Love Heals: student-led charity fashion show shines spotlight on pediatric cancer

As the music marked the fashion presentation’s finale, models strutted down the catwalk to rapturous applause from the audience.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

How to see rare 'planetary parade' in the sky tonight

Here is what you need to know about how best to get a glimpse of this celestial parade.

1 year ago
Food

RE:HARVEST and partners transforms food waste into Sustainable Opportunity

South Korean start-up RE:HARVEST, in collaboration with P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals), ASEIC (ASEM SMEs Eco-Innovation Center) and leading beverage producer PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk, hosted a Food Upcycling Seminar on Feb. 14-15 in Menteng, Central Jakarta, with an aim to advance sustainable food practices and reduce food waste.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Chance huge asteroid will hit Earth down to 0.001 percent

A week ago, the asteroid set a new record for having the highest probability of hitting Earth -- 3.1 percent according to NASA and 2.8 percent according to the ESA. The planetary defence community has been scanning the skies.

1 year ago
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Experi-metal: Genre-bending Amerta conquer Jakarta with 'Nodus Tollens'

Jakarta-based post-metal band Amerta is one of the leading practitioners of musical genre bending and have created a new sound in the process. In the 2023 edition of the music festival Pestapora, Amerta brought along acclaimed Jakarta rapper BAP to stage a joint performance, much to the delight of fans of both genres.

1 year ago
People

Roberta Flack of 'Killing Me Softly' fame dies at 88

The influential pop and R&B star in recent years had lost her ability to sing because of ALS, known as Lou Gehrig's disease, which she was diagnosed with in 2022.

1 year ago
Environment

Kezia Fellcia Kurniawan, research, action toward achieving green energy in Indonesia

Kezia Fellcia Kurniawan, an 11th-grade student at Jakarta Intercultural School, has taken significant steps in addressing energy and environmental challenges in Indonesia through her participation in biogasoline research. This innovative study has gained attention as a means to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy, showcasing the significant contributions young researchers can make in driving positive environmental change.

1 year ago
Environment

Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars

The cable cars symbolize Nepal's breakneck bid to cash in on tourism, making up more than six percent of the country's GDP in 2023, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Odds plummet that asteroid will hit Earth in 2032

The drop in odds had been widely anticipated by the global astronomical community, which now broadly expects the probability the asteroid will hit Earth on December 22, 2032 to fall down to zero.

1 year ago
Books

Spotify adds more AI-generated audiobooks

The Sweden-based music, book and podcast streaming service began accepting digitally narrated audiobooks in late 2023 with Google Play Books as its partner.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Don't panic: How Earth can defend itself against asteroid

The odds that the recently discovered asteroid will hit Earth on December 22, 2032 have now risen to 3.1 percent, NASA said on Tuesday, the highest probability for an impact by such a large space rock in modern forecasting.

1 year ago
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