Ikhwan Hastanto
Penulis lepas, bermukim di Yogyakarta.
A Transgender Woman Was Burned Alive by a Group of Men in Jakarta
They accused her of stealing and tortured her to confess.
What Exactly Is Herd Immunity and Will It Help in the Fight Against Coronavirus?
Some countries floated the idea of letting the coronavirus spread naturally, as a way to contain it. But will this actually work?
The Feel-Good Bulletin: Week of 29 March
Your dose of positivity amid the constant wave of depressing news. This week, we have football players giving up part of their pay to support club staff, and a viral photo that shows how camaraderie can transcend religion.
Your Pets Aren’t Actually Smiling At You, Scientists Say
Animals’ facial expressions don’t always correspond to the human emotion we associate with it.
Indonesians Fear Gravediggers Could Be at Risk of Contracting Coronavirus
In Indonesia, both hospital workers and gravediggers lack proper protection when handling bodies of dead COVID-19 patients.
This TikTok Video Can Protect You From Creepy Taxi Drivers
In Indonesia, TikTok is for more than just viral dance challenges.
An Indonesian Man Faked His Own Mugging to Postpone His Wedding
He was short on his dowry, so he tore up his clothes, rolled around in mud, and tied himself up.
Pilgrimage Sparks Calls to Ban Religious Gatherings in Indonesia Amid Pandemic
After a religious gathering in Malaysia left over 500 infected with the coronavirus, Indonesians are now concerned about similar events in their country.
Thieves in Indonesia Are Posing As Coronavirus Response Teams to Steal From People’s Homes
This tactic has been reported in two provinces, so far, but the thieves have not been caught.
An Indonesian Teenager Murdered Her 5-Year-Old Neighbour Then Shared It on Social Media
The suspect turned herself in the day after the incident.
Meet the Indonesian Man With 32 Degrees and Certifications Under His Belt
Here’s some motivation for you university students struggling to get by this semester.
Indonesians Are Destroying the Environment for the Gram
In Indonesia, Instagram-worthy sites can gain overnight popularity and be completely destroyed by mobs of tourists within days.