Health The Controversy of "Corpse Skin" Skin Boosters: BPOM and Dermatologists Issue Urgent Warnings Over Viral Korean Aesthetic Trend September 20, 2026 Pevita Pearce JAKARTA — A viral aesthetic trend originating from South Korea, colloquially dubbed the "corpse skin" skin booster, has ignited a fierce debate across social media and medical circles in Indonesia.…
Health The Hidden Cost of a "Budget Smile": The Dangers of Orthodontic Procedures by Unlicensed Practitioners in Indonesia September 20, 2026 Lina Hope Jakarta — The allure of a picture-perfect, neatly aligned smile often comes with a hefty price tag when pursued through official medical channels. For many Indonesians on a tight budget,…
Health Understanding the Dual Threat: A Comprehensive Guide to Influenza Type A and Type B Differences, Risks, and Global Health Implications September 20, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan JAKARTA — Seasonal influenza remains one of the most persistent public health challenges worldwide, affecting millions of individuals annually and placing a recurrent burden on healthcare systems. While people commonly…
Health Beyond the Stage and Barracks: Understanding ACL Injuries Through the Lens of SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Orthopedic Science September 20, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA — The global K-pop community was recently gripped by anxiety following unexpected news from South Korea: Hoshi, the charismatic main dancer and performance leader of the mega-group SEVENTEEN, suffered…
Health National Nutrition Agency Censures Bantul Staff Member Following Derogatory Remarks Directed at School Meal Poisoning Victims September 20, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA — In a swift disciplinary response, the National Nutrition Agency (Badan Gizi Nasional or BGN) has formally reprimanded an employee stationed at a regional Service Unit for Nutritional Fulfillment…
Environment Bridging the Canopy: The Race to Save Fragmented Orangutan Habitats in Sumatra and Borneo September 20, 2026 Iffa Jayyana JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Deep within the emerald folds of Sumatra’s rainforests, a silent crisis is unfolding in the upper reaches of the trees. As highways carve through pristine ecosystems and…
Environment Kasus Penyelundupan 3 Ton Sisik Trenggiling Berbuntut Gugatan Pemulihan Lingkungan September 20, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy JAKARTA — In an unprecedented move that could reshape environmental jurisprudence in Southeast Asia, an Indonesian conservation NGO has initiated a civil lawsuit demanding Rp2.46 billion (approximately $156,000 USD) in…
Environment The Phantom of the Night: Encounters with Indonesia’s Elusive Leopard Cat and the Perils of Misguided Conservation September 20, 2026 Sagoh Bogor, Indonesia — For wildlife researchers, stepping into the nocturnal forest is an exercise in patience and unpredictability. But for Burhanuddin Ihsan Alfani, a 26-year-old alumnus of the Faculty of…
Environment From Wild Weed to Protein Powerhouse: How Acehnese Farmers and Local Initiatives Are Fighting Soybean Dependency with Sword Beans September 20, 2026 Iffa Jayyana BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA — Under the glaring equatorial sun, a group of farmers in Lamteuba Village, Greater Aceh Regency, methodically harvest the heavy pods of sword beans (Canavalia ensiformis). Locally…
Environment Beyond the Drought: Why Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is Emerging as Indonesia’s Climate-Resilient Food Sovereignty Solution September 20, 2026 Nana Wu JAKARTA — As the severe impacts of a prolonged dry season and intensifying El Niño phenomenon grip the Indonesian archipelago, the country’s agricultural sector faces an unprecedented threat. With vast…
