Regional The ASEAN Cup Controversy: Malaysia’s Disillusionment and the Growing Rift in Southeast Asian Football October 2, 2026 Ali Ikhwan KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA – The conclusion of the group stages in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 has descended into a cloud of controversy, casting a shadow over what was intended to…
Travel Operational Collapse at Thai Airways: Bangkok Floods Expose Severe Management Flaws and Threaten Thailand’s Tourism Economy September 30, 2026 Ali Ikhwan BANGKOK — What began as an environmental challenge quickly transformed into a corporate governance and operational crisis for Thailand’s aviation flagship. When severe monsoon rains triggered massive flooding across Bangkok…
Gaming Nostalgia Meets Modern Speed: Ragnarok Online Classic Announces Seasonal Server EDDGA in Indonesia September 29, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA — The legendary and enduring massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Ragnarok Online Classic is once again stirring excitement across the Indonesian gaming landscape. Gravity Game Link, the prominent…
Travel Renowned Indonesian Rocker and Vocal Coach Doddy Katamsi Battles Critical Health Crisis September 21, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA – The Indonesian music industry is currently enveloped in concern following the announcement that veteran rock musician and celebrated vocal coach, Doddy Katamsi, is fighting for his life in…
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…
Entertainment Cooling Tensions in the Spotlight: The Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah Custody Dispute and the Call for Psychological Protection September 19, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA — The high-profile legal battle between prominent Indonesian entertainment figures Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah regarding child custody at the South Jakarta District Court continues to capture public attention. As…
Business Beyond the Farm Gate: Unpacking the Complex Realities Behind Rising Chicken Prices in Indonesia September 19, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA — As chicken prices at traditional markets breach the psychological threshold of IDR 40,000 per kilogram, public frustration is mounting. Consumers, already grappling with broader inflationary pressures on basic…
Automotive The Resurrection of a Legend: Marc Marquez Seizes Control of the 2026 MotoGP Championship September 15, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA – In a season defined by resilience, surgical precision, and an almost mythical narrative of redemption, Marc Marquez has finally achieved what many pundits deemed impossible just a few…
Politics Tragedy in the Highlands: Three Agriculture Officials Slain in Brutal Attack in Jayawijaya September 11, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA – A humanitarian mission aimed at empowering local communities in the Papua Highlands turned into a scene of unspeakable tragedy on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Three dedicated civil servants…
