Indonesia city in Aceh bans Valentine’s Day celebration as it ‘goes against Islamic law’
The Jakarta Post Wed, February 12, 2020 BANDA ACEH, Indonesia – The city administration of Banda Aceh in the conservative province of Aceh has barred residents from celebrating Valentine’s Day, […]
Which Cell? Confused Police Detain Indonesian Transgender Celeb in Drug Case
BY :BAYU MARHAENJATI JAKARTA GLOBE WED,FEBRUARY 12, 2020 Lucinta Luna. (Facebook) JAKARTA, Indonesia West Jakarta Police said they had no idea where to detain transgender celebrity Lucinta Luna, who was […]
‘It’s what they want’: Blurred pictures of female UNJ students stirs debate on equality in Indonesia
Gemma Holliani Cahya The Jakarta Post Wed, February 12, 2020 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Instagram posts showing blurred photos of female members of a student executive body (BEM) in a state […]
‘Pancasila’s biggest enemy is religion’: Indonesia’s ideology chief’s comment sparks outcry
The Jakarta Post Wed, February 12, 2020 President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (right) congratulates new BPIP head Yudian Wahyudi after his appointment at the State Palace on Wednesday. (Antara/Hafidz Mubarak) […]
Monash Becomes First Foreign University to Open Full-Fledged Campus in Indonesia
BY :JAKARTA GLOBE FEBRUARY 10, 2020 Education and Culture Minister Nadiem Makarim welcomes Monash University’s first campus in Indonesia. (Antara Photo/Dhemas Reviyanto) JAKARTA – Australia’s Monash University will open a new campus in […]
Australia’s Monash University to open postgraduate campus in Indonesia
The Jakarta Post Mon, February 10, 2020 Monash University Malaysia in Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia. (Courtesy of Monash University Malaysia/www.monash.edu.my) JAKARTA, Indonesia – Australia’s Monash University is set to establish […]
Relying on the Kindness of Others: How Art Collectives Survive in Indonesia
BY :DIANA MARISKA JAKARTA GLOBE THU, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 Kridha Hambeksa’s Ramayana dance at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta in Pasar Baru on Tuesday. (JG Photo/Diana Mariska) Jakarta. Communality remains the one […]
KewOrchids festival in Kew Gardens London
LONDON – The KewOrchids festival is back! Celebrating its 25th year, the Festival showcases the magnificent biodiversity of Indonesia for the first time ever. Explore the wonders of Indonesia […]
Malaysia Hindus nationwide observe Thaipusam
Malay Mail Saturday, Feb 8, 2020 Hindu devotees walk up to the Batu Caves Temple during the Thaipusam Festival on February 8, 2020. — Picture by Hari Anggara KUALA LUMPUR, […]
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