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Man Busted After Wearing Burqa To Evade COVID Airport Screening
The incident took place in Indonesia, the new epicenter of the virus.
My Family Made Me Realize Just How Mistreated Domestic Workers Are During the Pandemic
It became shockingly clear that my family pegged our helper’s life at a lower value than ours.
Indonesia May Ban Fortnite. Players Say the Government Is Overreacting.
“Banning the game is way too extreme, since Fortnite has a huge fan base in Indonesia.”
The Guide to Getting Into the Vast and Diverse Sounds of Indonesian Indie Music
From pop to experimental, Indonesia’s underground scene offers something for everyone.
An Endangered Orangutan Wandered Into a Village and Hung Out with Humans for Days
Residents fed the weary-looking great ape fruits and milk.
These Mosquitoes Were Released Into a City. Then Dengue Cases Dropped.
Scientists are optimistic that the specially bred insects will help vanquish the deadly disease.
How This Muslim-Majority Country’s Queer Community Connected Before the Internet
The vintage Indonesian zines are now getting digitized, preserving a unique part of the country’s LGBTQ history.
Bali Police Scour Porn Videos to Find Out Where They Were Illegally Shot
“Welcome to our new porn villa,” a screenshot from one of the clips said.
People Drowned Trying to Take a Selfie in Indonesia. It’s the Second Time This Month.
Five died when the dock they were trying to take the picture on collapsed.
These Ancient Cave Paintings Could Be Forever Lost to Climate Change, Study Says
The incredible art is “disappearing before our eyes,” a researcher says.
Selfie Attempt Leaves Nine Dead in Boat Accident
The tragedy in Indonesia also raised questions about safety standards.
Scammers Reused COVID Nasal Swabs on Thousands of People, Police Say
Close to 10,000 unsuspecting passengers at an Indonesian airport may have been tested with reused swab kits, according to reports.