The Museum Wayang, nestled within Jakarta’s historic Old Town (Kota Tua), is undergoing a significant transformation, shedding its traditional image of being dim, musty, and perhaps even eerie. Instead, it is emerging as a dynamic hub for cultural education, inviting visitors to explore the rich world of wayang, a cornerstone of Indonesian tradition, through contemporary and engaging methods. This revitalized …

Saturday, July 18, 2026 – 17:24 WIB The legal community and the public are abuzz following sharp criticism leveled against the prominent Indonesian lawyer Hotman Paris Hutapea by his own eldest son, Frank Alexander Hutapea. The controversy ignited after Frank publicly questioned his father’s decision to represent Febrie Adriansyah, the former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), and made …

Jakarta, Indonesia – VinFast, the burgeoning electric vehicle manufacturer from Vietnam, has expressed strong confidence in its prospects within the Indonesian electric motorcycle market, announcing a significant wave of pre-orders that indicate robust consumer interest. The company revealed that thousands of units have already been secured through its pre-order campaign, signaling a promising debut for its electric two-wheeler offerings in …

The burgeoning digital landscape, particularly social media platforms, has ignited a fervent discussion surrounding the purported ability of eucalyptus oil to enhance fuel efficiency when mixed with gasoline. Viral posts and shared information suggest that this unconventional blend can significantly improve a vehicle’s fuel economy. This intriguing claim has further been bolstered by references to academic research exploring the potential …

Jakarta, Indonesia – President Prabowo Subianto has voiced his strong pride in the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) adopting the domestically produced Maung jeep as an operational vehicle, a decision he championed despite its higher cost compared to imported alternatives. This strategic choice, he emphasized, underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to fostering and prioritizing the nation’s burgeoning automotive and defense …

Mitsubishi Motors is not merely refreshing the aesthetics of its New Xforce and introducing a hybrid variant; the Japanese automaker has also implemented a series of significant enhancements to often-overlooked yet crucial aspects of vehicle performance, profoundly impacting the driving experience. These improvements were underscored during an extensive media test drive event held in Karawang, West Java, on Saturday, July …

Reza’s ordeal began on March 30, a date that serves as a demarcation line between his former life and a new reality governed by strict medical protocols. The incident occurred during a moment of routine spiritual preparation; while performing wudhu (ablution), Reza was suddenly struck by the unmistakable and terrifying symptoms of a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart …

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), known locally in Indonesia as Penyakit Jantung Bawaan (PJB), remains one of the most significant challenges in pediatric medicine and public health across the archipelago. While the precise etiology of why a specific child is born with a structural defect in the heart often remains a medical mystery, healthcare experts are increasingly pointing toward a set …

In an era where aviation is often defined by rigid schedules and high-pressure environments, a flight instructor from the United Kingdom has provided a rare moment of levity that has resonated across the global aviation community. On a routine Saturday afternoon, a pilot operating for Ravenair, a well-established flight training and charter organization based at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, turned …

The debate surrounding the proper disposal of menstrual hygiene products has recently resurfaced across social media platforms, highlighting a significant divide between traditional cultural practices and modern medical recommendations. For many women, the question of whether to wash a disposable sanitary pad before throwing it away is not merely a matter of waste management but is deeply rooted in upbringing, …