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Health

RSCM, HeartSpan successfully implant world’s smallest heart assist device

This successful procedure represents a major advancement in Indonesia's capability to provide world-class treatment for patients with end-stage heart failure.

2 months ago
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Between melting and weaving: Dawn Ng and Marcos Kueh shape time

Through melting ice and digitally woven textiles, the Singaporean and Malaysian artists offer contrasting reflections on impermanence, memory and cultural identity in Museum MACAN's current exhibition. ...

2 months ago
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Beyond clogs and tulips, Dutch games take center stage

An interactive exhibition at Erasmus Huis Jakarta invites visitors to discover Dutch creativity through 12 playable games, revealing how video game design has become part of the country's cultural identity. ...

2 months ago

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Teater Koma revives ‘Rumah Sakit Jiwa’ for an unsettled world

The acclaimed play's revival, which incorporates some modern touches to its costumes and score as well as the internal reflections of actors reprising their roles, continues to invite audiences to reflect on the age-old battle between power and compassion.

2 months ago
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Jember Fashion Carnaval takes the stage, rain and all

At the 26th edition of the annual festival in East Java, elaborate costumes inspired by Indonesian heritage and global cultures continued their procession despite a torrential downpour, turning resilience into part of the spectacle.

2 months ago
Entertainment

BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction

The South Korean megastars were widely tipped in the running for several of the Grammys' top honors, including Album of the Year, after their comeback album, ARIRANG, became one of this year's best-selling hits.

2 months ago
Entertainment

'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede — and a backlash

Nolan became the first director ever to use the highest resolution 70-milimeter IMAX film with a specially designed camera to shoot the whole of his epic movie about ancient Greek hero Odysseus.

2 months ago
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Jakarta Provoke! 2026 brings contemporary art outdoors to Menteng Park

Twenty-five artists and 25 curators transform the former Menteng Stadium into a site-specific exhibition reflecting the capital's social, political, environmental and cultural realities.

2 months ago
Environment

Killer whales: Orcas blow fish to bits 'for fun', study finds

Video released by the US-based NGO Beneath The Waves shows one orca holding the tail of a sunfish, with its fellow whale then charging with full force into the rotund mola, which explodes into pieces.

2 months ago
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Brahms, Beethoven and Austro-German mastery resonate in Jakarta

Taiwanese pianist Rueibin Chen and the Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra brought the enduring legacy of Brahms and Beethoven to life in a concert celebrating the Austro-German classical tradition.

2 months ago
Parenting premium

When divorce leaves child support only on paper

Many Indonesian single parents say court-ordered payments are often ignored, leaving them to shoulder the financial burden of raising their children.

3 months ago
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‘Where Are We in Time’ reflects a world in flux

Museum MACAN's first exhibition season of 2026 brings together contemporary and historical works that examine how history, memory and power shape the landscapes we inherit, and how we navigate an increasingly uncertain world.

3 months ago
Health

Up to 45 percent of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO

Up to 45 percent of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, citing modifiable risk factors such as tobacco and air pollution.

3 months ago
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The delicate balance of hormones

Often blamed but rarely understood, hormones influence nearly every aspect of health. Experts explain why balance matters for both women and men.

3 months ago
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Between mountain and sea, ASEAN's music evolves

At Sarawak's Rainforest World Music Festival, indigenous melodies blended with jazz, rock, funk and electronic music, demonstrating how tradition continues to thrive through collaboration and reinvention.

3 months ago
Environment

Brazil deforestation hits new low in Amazon

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is seeking re-election in October elections, has promised to eradicate illegal deforestation by 2030.

3 months ago
Culture premium

More than love: The real costs of owning a dog

Owners, shelter workers and foster volunteers say responsible pet ownership takes more than love, while social media is helping some dogs pay their own way.

3 months ago
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'Senja Teduh Pelita': Maliq & D'Essentials enters a dystopian future

Jakarta Movin's latest jukebox musical transforms the band's songs into a sci-fi tale of children searching for hope on a planet scarred by climate change, war and human greed.

3 months ago
Science & Tech

New species of ghost shark may have been found in Costa Rica

Three species of ghost shark, a type of fish that is related to sharks, have been discovered elsewhere, in waters off South Africa, Taiwan, Australia, Japan and in the Atlantic between Greenland and Brazil.

3 months ago
Entertainment

It's a love story: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce are married

Comedian Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, said the publicist's statement under the headline "Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Are Married!"

3 months ago
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‘Labbayk’ portraits reflect Dutch Muslims’ pilgrimages

A photo exhibition at Erasmus Huis captures Dutch Muslims from diverse backgrounds, revealing their personal umrah and haj journeys that have shaped both faith and belonging.

3 months ago
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'Reinha Boki Raja': Documentary revives story of an overlooked Ternate queen

Adapted from Toeti Heraty's lyrical prose, the documentary reexamines the life of a 16th-century Ternate queen whose resistance to colonial rule has received little historical attention.

3 months ago
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Indie musicians make a living from everything but music

Three Indonesian independent musicians with growing audiences on Spotify share a common reality: streaming does not pay the bills, so they built something else that does.

3 months ago
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Fransiskus Widayanto: The artist behind stunning ceramic sculptures

Drawing on decades of experience founded on formal production techniques, ceramic artist Fransiskus Widayanto blends faith, culture and craftsmanship in Indonesian interpretations of the Virgin Mary.

3 months ago
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Dikta 'unapologetic' in choosing creativity over comfort

In his new EP Unapologetic, Dikta Wicaksono pushes past creative stagnation, embracing new sounds while staying true to his artistic instincts.

3 months ago
Art & Culture

Archaeologists discover 'never before seen' pre-Hispanic ruins in Mexico

The site includes a circular stone platform unlike any other unearthed in that part of Mexico.

4 months ago
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Malaysia to host youth summit, music fest in Sarawak rainforest

The Malaysian state is set to host a three-day summit that puts young people at the center of environmental action, followed by one of Southeast Asia's best-known events: a three-day celebration of world music and cultural heritage.

4 months ago
Health premium

Multidisciplinary care gains ground in Indonesia's cancer treatment

As cancer cases climb in Indonesia, hospitals are increasingly combining genetic testing with multidisciplinary teams of specialists to speed up diagnoses, tailor treatments and improve patient outcomes.

4 months ago
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Uruguayan artists bridge distance through ‘Panorámica’

Marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, a National Gallery exhibition pairs documentary photographs of Uruguay’s gauchos with abstract watercolor works inspired by cities around the world.

4 months ago
Environment

Trap, neuter, release: Jakarta battles cat-astrophic stray numbers

Numbering as many as 1.5 million by some counts -- about one for every ten human inhabitants of the sprawling Indonesian capital -- street cats are ubiquitous and, for the most part, doted on.

4 months ago

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Wed, October 21, 2026

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