INDONESIA

Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Parental Child Marriage: How It Affects Kids' Food and Health

You might think that how parents got married doesn't matter much for their kids. But in Indonesia, a new study is showing different. It looked at kids whose parents got married as children themselves. They found that these kids didn't have enough food and weren't as healthy as other kids. This is im

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Dec 23 2024RELIGION

Interfaith Divorce and Child Custody in Indonesia: What You Need to Know

In Indonesia, interfaith marriages are a bit of a legal puzzle. The good news is, they can be officially recognized, as long as they don't break any laws or social norms. This study looked into what happens when these marriages end in divorce, especially when kids are involved. The main question was

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Balancing Act: Mental Health in Indonesia

Indonesia is a place where ancient practices and modern medical ideas intersect in the pursuit of mental well-being. Some locals have found a way to blend these two worlds, forming their own spiritual journey. But it's not always easy. A recent study followed patients for a year and found that when

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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Indonesia and the Netherlands Team Up for Two Big Projects

In a big collaboration, Indonesia’s Base Entertainment and the Netherlands’ New Amsterdam are working together on two exciting new projects. They announced this at the first-ever JAFF Market, happening alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival in Yogyakarta. First up is "Hemelrijk, " a limited

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Dec 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Indonesia's Magma Entertainment: A New Wave of Films Unveiled

Magma Entertainment, a top Indonesian studio, is making big moves. At the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) Market, they showed off their upcoming movies. The lineup includes some big names and exciting projects. First up, they gave a sneak peek of "Qodrat 2, " the follow-up to their 2022 hit

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Dec 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Music Magic: Making Indonesian Films Sound Right

Ever wondered how your favorite movie soundtracks come to life? Indonesian film producers are getting a big boost from Massive Music Entertainment, a company that tackles the tricky world of music licensing. They showed off their services at JAFF Market 2024, helping film crews navigate the complex

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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Indonesia's Digital Defense: The Story Behind BSSN

Cybersecurity is on everyone's mind these days. With technology seeping into every part of our lives, it's no surprise that the risks and threats are also on the rise. Indonesia, like other countries, faces this challenge head-on. To tackle cybercrime, they created the National Cyber and Crypto Agen

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Indonesian Coast Guard Kicks Out Chinese Ship in Disputed Waters

Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian ves

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Oct 22 2024LIFESTYLE

Tragic Surf Accident: Italian Woman Struck by Fish Off Indonesia

On a sunny day in the Mentawai Islands, off the coast of Indonesia, a shocking incident took place. Giulia Manfrini, a 36-year-old Italian surfer, was surfing when she was struck by a sharp-billed fish. This freak accident happened around 9:30 a. m. local time near Siberut Island. Despite efforts to

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

Indonesia's Shift to Solar: A New Dawn for Energy Independence

For years, coal has been the king of Indonesia's energy scene. But times are changing, and solar power is stepping into the spotlight. The country is sitting on a goldmine of sunshine that could help it ditch its coal addiction and fight climate change. Enter AC Ventures, a firm that's betting big o

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