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Viral video shows Southeast Sulawesi family unwrapping body of suspected COVID-19 fatality
National 5 years ago

Viral video shows Southeast Sulawesi family unwrapping body of suspected COVID-19 fatality

The patient, a 34-year-old woman, died in an isolation ward at Bahteramas General Hospital in Kendari on Monday. She had been under surveillance for COVID-19.
Gallows humor: How Indonesians cope with flood
City 6 years ago

Gallows humor: How Indonesians cope with flood

Since the start of widespread flooding across Greater Jakarta, Banten and other parts of Indonesia on Tuesday, videos and memes have been circulating online showing people choosing to find the funny side of grappling with rising water levels.
'It's the woman's fault': Healer, comedian spark anger with video blaming rape victims
National 6 years ago

'It's the woman's fault': Healer, comedian spark anger with video blaming rape victims

The video was posted on Monday, the same day the United Nations kicked off its annual 16-day campaign against gender-based violence.
Video: Bandung road becomes river of trash. Man throws more in.
National 6 years ago

Video: Bandung road becomes river of trash. Man throws more in.

In a video that went viral on Twitter, black, waste-laden flood water flows down a road in Rancamalang, Bandung regency. A man throws more trash into the water.
Jakarta man ate living cat to guard disputed land, police say
City 6 years ago

Jakarta man ate living cat to guard disputed land, police say

A man suspected of eating a living cat in Jakarta was scheduled to undergo a psychiatric examination on Friday.
Police arrest two alleged bag snatchers thanks to viral video
City 6 years ago

Police arrest two alleged bag snatchers thanks to viral video

Footage from a CCTV camera that went viral has helped the police to track down two men who attempted to snatch an elderly woman’s purse in Bekasi municipality in West Java.
Passengers amused by handwritten menu on Garuda flight face defamation charges
Business 6 years ago

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Passengers amused by handwritten menu on Garuda flight face defamation charges

“Elwi and I were summoned by the police regarding this issue. We were reported for defamation. I never meant to defame anyone,” Rius wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
A nation under rule of law
Editorial 6 years ago

A nation under rule of law

This is a disheartening trend. The police must respect due process. No one should be punished, let alone tortured, before undergoing a fair trial.
Jakarta riot: Police violence in spotlight after viral beating video
Politics 6 years ago

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Jakarta riot: Police violence in spotlight after viral beating video

The riot occurred following a street protest held by supporters of losing presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto to oppose the election result.
Girl bullied over shoes, video goes viral
City 6 years ago

Girl bullied over shoes, video goes viral

Thirty-second footage shows Nabila in her school uniform being confronted by three fellow students who said that her shoes must have been bought using her parents’ money, just like the case of many kids.
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