Indonesia’s BTS ‘ARMY’ raises Rp 447 million for Kanjuruhan victims
The ARMY members said they would give the money directly to victims’ families as “business capital for those who have lost the provider of their family”.
Radhiyya Indra
Student uses crocodile as a weapon during mass street fight
Teenage brawlers in Indonesia often bring sharp objects and other weapons, but carrying a predatory animal into a fight had thus far been unheard of.
Four rising Indonesian chess players worth looking at
In Indonesia, the recent enthusiasm in the game is apparent from the packed rooms where chess tournaments are held, such as in the 12th JAPFA Chess Festival 2022.
A ‘Mega’ Bollywood concert is coming to Jakarta
Indonesia has been a big market for Bollywood films and soap operas over the last decade, with the country’s own music genre ‘dangdut’ influenced by traditional North…
Boba drink brand Xing Fu Tang officially certified halal in Indonesia
Since the first Indonesian outlet opened, managing director Vancelia Wiradjaja said Xing Fu Tang had been aiming to get the halal status from the start.
Joyland Bali 2022 marks major return for music festival
Postponed since 2020, the Jakarta-based festival finally had its debut in Bali, with top-billing musicians on the line-up.
Justin Bieber to hold a concert in Indonesia in November
Bieber will also hit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as well as Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo, Japan, for the tour’s run in Asia.
Indonesian Icons: The get-together tradition of ‘arisan’
From a decades-long tradition to movie inspiration - arisan is a social rite, financial help, a fun get-together and more.