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This picture taken on June 18, 2025 shows figures of the characters Mokoko (left) and Labubu in an exhibition room at Pop Mart’s theme park Pop Land in Beijing.
This picture taken on June 18, 2025 shows figures of the characters Mokoko (left) and Labubu in an exhibition room at Pop Mart’s theme park Pop Land in Beijing.
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Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave

Beijing-based Pop Mart is part of a rising tide of Chinese cultural exports gaining traction abroad, furry ambassadors of a "cool" China even in places associated more with negative public opinion of Beijing such as Europe and North America.

2 weeks ago
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Sun Life Hoops+Health 3X3 Basketball Challenge champions active lifestyle through sport

As part of its continued commitment to encourage healthy habits among Indonesian families, Sun Life Indonesia linked up with Beyond Sport for the Sun Life Hoops+Health 3X3 Basketball Challenge, a sporting event geared toward both basketball enthusiasts and casual enjoyers alike.

1 month ago
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Women street photographers show their prowess in ‘Seen by Her’

Fifty-two women photographers capture life as they encounter it—through images taken in moments of casual wandering or intentional pursuit—each photograph a reflection of how the world leaves its distinct imprint on every individual journey.

2 months ago

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Rare Kashmir sapphire glitters in Geneva auction

The Kashmir sapphire, a 55.19 carat gem, was formerly in the collection of Maureen Constance Guinness, a marchioness of the aristocratic Anglo-Irish brewing family, who died in 1998.

4 years ago
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Bribes, lies and black sticky rice: Indonesians outsmart 'mudik' ban

The government has banned people from returning to their hometowns for Idul Fitri since the pandemic begun last year. The Jakarta Post spoke to those who have braved the ban, breaking the law to fulfill the annual rite.

4 years ago
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Lesbian mothers flood German courts with demands for parenting rights

In Germany, only the biological mother is legally recognised as a parent and her female partner must go through a formal adoption process to become the child's second parent, even if they are married. The process can take years.

4 years ago
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BaliFest a mess?: Organizer defends Australian Bali-themed festival

An event that aimed to give Bali-loving Australians a chance to experience the island’s splendor without leaving the country ended up with allegations of overpriced tickets, cultural appropriation and false advertising.

4 years ago
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A creative outlet for women’s issues in Indonesia

The creative minds behind the comic strips and podcast Problema Nona tackle everyday struggles of Indonesian women.

4 years ago
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Are new clothes essential for Lebaran? These people say no

The Jakarta Post spoke to people who had found ways to look good for Idul Fitri without having to buy new outfits.

4 years ago
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Caesarian deliveries: Between stigma and 'trend'

More and more women are giving birth by cesarian section amid the general stigma around the delivery method as not "normal". Reducing the stigma and the rate of cesarean births must go hand in hand to promote both maternal and infant health in Indonesia.

4 years ago
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Eye on the prize: Sea of customers swarm Tanah Abang, sellers couldn’t be happier

While many Indonesians avoid crowds due to the coronavirus, Tanah Abang Market in Central Jakarta remains packed with people hunting for Ramadan outfits.

4 years ago
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Feel good, look good: Local fashion brands promote self-love, body positivity

Diversity is inclusiveness, as these Indonesian brands are demonstrating by catering to plus size customers, who often have a hard time finding attractive clothing that fit them amid the prevailing “beauty ideal” stereotype.

4 years ago
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'It's not the same': French Muslims mark Ramadan under lockdown

"What we miss, what we really miss is the mosque, the prayers, the breaking of the fast and all that," she said on Friday evening.

4 years ago
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The boar demon hunt that shook the internet

A fixture of Indonesian folklore, the babi ngepet is a demon shrouded in mystery, violence, and poverty.

4 years ago
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Farming pot abroad: The Indonesians living overseas as marijuana farmers

A growing number of Indonesians have found a career in farming marijuana -- just not in their home country

4 years ago
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Lia Aminuddin: Return to Eden (part two)

In the second part of our series on Lia Eden, we discuss the cult leader’s complex legacy. To some, she separated families and duped gullible followers. But to others, she was a cause célèbre and spiritual trailblazer.

4 years ago
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Stella Monica, a beauty clinic and ITE Law: The continuing saga of consumer vulnerability

ITE Law claims yet another consumer, this time a beauty clinic client.

4 years ago
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Lia Aminuddin: Life after Eden (part one)

Lia Eden has left a legacy of controversy in the wake of her quiet death this month. This first of a two-part series looks at how a housewife claimed divine vision and powers to achieve cult-like status.

4 years ago
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Philippine collector amasses super-sized collection of fast-food restaurant toys

From the age of 5, Filipino graphic artist Percival Lugue has had a passion for collecting toys from fast-food restaurant chains like McDonald's, Burger King and home-country favourite Jollibee.

4 years ago
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Kanye West sneakers shatter sale records at $1.8 mn

A pair of Nike Air Yeezy 1s worn by rapper Kanye West sold for $1.8 million, triple the previous record for sneakers, Sotheby's said Monday, as the market for rare sports shoes soars.

4 years ago
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China farm region becomes 'lingerie capital'

So goes the street-corner discussion in Guanyun, a sleepy coastal county that for generations followed the rhythms of wheat and rice cultivation, but today concerns itself with global preferences on sensual wear.

4 years ago
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Symbol of youth, Vespa marks 75th birthday

"I've had a Vespa for 12 years, I'm on my third," said Marco Guerrieri, a Roman accountant in his 40s.

4 years ago
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Dior to launch inter-season collection in Athens in June

After several online-only fashion weeks in recent months, it was not clear if an audience would be present for the latest "cruise collection" show in Greece, with Dior saying only that it would be held "in full respect of health measures". 

4 years ago
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Meet the man in a bear suit walking from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Jesse Larios says he does not know exactly what inspired him to dress up as the character he has named Bearsun and start the over 400-mile (644-km) trip.

4 years ago
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'Invisible Hopes': A real look at the lives of female inmates and their prison-born children

Depicting the harsh realities of life for female inmates and their children born in prison, the documentary film reveals a complex problem of the correctional system. 

4 years ago
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Thai LGBT couple speak out against Indonesia's online bullying

Many LGBT Indonesians find solace in Thailand after experiencing discrimination and harassment in their homeland. The Jakarta Post speaks exclusively with a couple who were recently on the receiving end of an unprovoked online bullying spree by Indonesians.  

4 years ago
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Twitch star hits a high with month-long live stream

A Twitch star held a new record for subscribers on Wednesday after winning fans with a monthlong live stream at the Amazon-owned platform popular with video game players.

4 years ago
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Senior gay activist King Oey finds peace in self-acceptance and activism

LGBT activist King Oey made peace with his own identity many decades ago, feeling comfortable in his multiple-minority status as a gay Chinese-Indonesian. Still, he understands that many in the LGBT community in Indonesia may not share this comfort.

4 years ago
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Child-free and happy: A group for Indonesians without kids – by choice

Tired of facing cynical remarks, Indonesians who have opted out of parenthood have found sanctuary in a private Facebook support group, through both tittle-tattle and heartfelt discussions. 

4 years ago
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Fighting forward: Unlinking sexual orientation and professionalism

Workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is a real issue in 21st century Indonesia. Here are several people who have struggled in their careers because of their sexual orientation.

4 years ago
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Living between megamalls: Lives of the unseen

Indonesia's endless hunger for megalopolises is shrinking the living areas of the less fortunate.

4 years ago
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'Cerita Kami': Youth photographers with disabilities tell their stories through pictures

An impromptu photography workshop at a community home for special needs children in Surabaya has found purpose and meaning among its participants and instructor alike. Here is a snapshot of their story.

4 years ago
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Passion, comfort and legacy in a bowl of noodles

For many Indonesians, noodles have been as ubiquitous to their diet as rice, with noodle communities and bloggers influencing more people to get into the growing culinary trend.

4 years ago