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Politics 4 months ago
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Peace figures reject blasphemy accusations against Jusuf Kalla
Figures behind the Malino I and Malino II Declaration have defended former vice president Jusuf Kalla, asserting that his recent lecture reflects historical realities of the Poso and Ambon conflicts and does not amount to blasphemy.
Politics 5 months ago
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Jusuf Kalla reported to police over alleged blasphemy
Although no longer in public office, Kalla has in recent weeks increasingly become a reference figure for groups and individuals seeking input or expressing concerns about policies under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.
Politics 9 months ago
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Decade-old video casts food minister as ‘villain’ in Sumatra flood
Coordinating Food Minister Zulkifli Hasan has suddenly become the target of public ire after a decade-old video of his interview with actor Harrison Ford resurfaced online, which for some netizens, made him a convenient scapegoat for the deadly floods in northern Sumatra.
Asia & Pacific 1 year ago
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Indonesian workers in Japan face growing stigma after viral incidents
Members of the Indonesian martial arts organization Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate (PSHT) in Japan have recently sparked attention online for parading in large formations while wearing matching black uniforms and displaying organizational flags in prominent public areas without prior permission.
Society 1 year ago
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Double whammy for viral victims of sexual assault
The recent case of the sexual assault of a 17-year-old female student by her 57-year-old teacher in Gorontalo, Sulawesi, has shed light on how easily victims can fall into a double trap in today’s digital era, making it more difficult for them to recover from trauma and pain.
Society 2 years ago
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Education watchdogs condemn viral bullying at international high school
Observers allege that the school did not form an antiviolence task force, as mandated in a 2023 education ministerial regulation, which is tasked with preventing and handling abuse cases in educational institutions.
Entertainment 3 years ago
Putri Ariani captivates global viewers, earns Cowell’s Golden Buzzer on ‘AGT’
The 17-year-old Indonesian singer, songwriter and pianist wowed audiences across the globe with her Golden Buzzer audition on America's Got Talent, which has gone viral and even earned nods from senior diplomats.
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