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Archipelago 1 month ago
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Student demands justice after being named suspect for intervening in father’s assault
According to police, the incident occurred in October last year when a relative and neighbor, Indra Putra Bangun, visited LB’s family home and accused her father, identified only as JIB, of purchasing palm oil allegedly stolen from his plantation. The confrontation escalated into a physical altercation, during which LB allegedly intervened by scratching and biting Indra.
Entertainment 1 month ago
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Hipdut rising: 2025’s breakout sound of Indonesian youth
Blending hip-hop and dangdut, the music genre has moved from experimental to the mainstream, driven by new artists and growing audiences, with its pioneers now looking to scale the movement this year and beyond.
Jakarta 5 months ago
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KAI reshuffles KCI leadership amid viral missing tumbler uproar
State-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has replaced the president director of its commuter rail subsidiary, PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KCI), amid public scrutiny over how it handled a viral incident involving a missing tumbler on a commuter train.
Jakarta 5 months ago
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Paws for reflection: Jakartans tag strays as city mini-destinations
In a metropolis shaped by speed, pressure and long commutes, brief encounters with street cats have become small rituals of joy, lifted by online trends, shared care and a growing appetite for bite-sized escapes in the city.
Archipelago 9 months ago
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Govt to nominate viral Pacu Jalur boat race for UNESCO cultural heritage list
In recent months, Pacu Jalur has drawn global attention thanks to a viral video of 11-year-old Rayyan Arkhan Dikha performing calm, rhythmic movements atop a racing jalur, a performance that ignited the worldwide ‘aura farming’ trend on social media.
Archipelago 11 months ago
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Alleged sexual abuse of rape victim by officer sparks outrage
“A citizen went to the police to report a sexual assault, but instead of being protected, she was victimized a second time by the very people meant to protect her,” Sarifuddin said on Tuesday, as quoted by Kompas.
