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New CEO Exposes Dire Financial Conditions at State-Run Film Company PFN

In a candid Instagram post, Riefian revealed that PFN is heavily indebted and struggling to pay employees’ salaries in full.
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George Foreman, Two-Time Heavyweight Champion, Passes Away at 76

Boxing legend George Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion and entrepreneur, has died at 76. His legacy spans sports, business, and faith
Lifestyle Mar 22, 2025 | 12:10 pm

Bali Goes Silent for Nyepi: Airports, Roads, and Networks to Shut Down on March 29

Bali will halt all transport, telecommunications, and broadcasts for Nyepi on March 29, as the island observes the Hindu Day of Silence.
Lifestyle Mar 22, 2025 | 11:56 am

Foreign Tourists Prefer Other ASEAN Countries than Indonesia: Association

The number of foreigners visiting Indonesia is even less than half of what fellow ASEAN member Thailand recorded in 2024.
Lifestyle Mar 21, 2025 | 12:29 pm

Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Record 3.6 Million Travelers This Eid

The Eid homecoming air travelers increase 7 percent year-on-year, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport says.
Lifestyle Mar 21, 2025 | 10:38 am

World Happiness Report 2025: Indonesia Ranks 83rd, Singapore Leads in Southeast Asia

Indonesia ranks 83rd in the 2025 World Happiness Report, trailing regional peers. Singapore leads Southeast Asia at 34th globally.
Lifestyle Mar 20, 2025 | 1:55 pm

Review: 'Ne Zha 2' is a High-Quality Sequel on a Modest $80m Budget

Reports showed that "Nezha 2" had earned $2.03 billion, dethroning "Inside Out 2" as the highest-grossing animated film in history.
Lifestyle Mar 17, 2025 | 10:45 am

East Kalimantan Establishes Wildlife Rescue Center for Endangered Species Beyond Orangutans

Kalimantan is often associated with orangutans, but many other endangered species face increasing threats and need attention.
Lifestyle Mar 16, 2025 | 11:47 pm

Indonesian Tourists in Hong Kong Soar 42 Pct, Each Spends $952 on Average

The local tourism board says that efforts to make Hong Kong a Muslim-friendly destination has caused Indonesian tourist arrivals to soar.
Lifestyle Mar 15, 2025 | 8:12 am

East Java’s Contrasting Tarawih Traditions: 10 Minutes vs. 8 Hours

Two East Java boarding schools observe contrasting tarawih prayers—one lasting 10 minutes, the other stretching 8 hours.
Lifestyle Mar 12, 2025 | 12:15 pm

Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Tour: Singapore Gets Four Shows, Jakarta Left Out Again

Lady Gaga announces a four-day concert in Singapore this May, leaving Indonesian fans disappointed as Jakarta is left out of her tour.
Lifestyle Mar 10, 2025 | 10:49 pm

Industrial Zones, Not Forests: The Disappearing Orangutan Habitat in East Kutai

"The forest here is only 200 meters wide. That’s not a habitat -- it’s just the last patch of trees left for them," a villager lamented.
Lifestyle Mar 9, 2025 | 10:13 pm

Bali Tops DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards as Best Island

Bali wins Best Island in Asia-Pacific at DestinAsian Awards 2025, beating Maldives & Phuket. A top travel destination for 18 years.
Lifestyle Mar 8, 2025 | 3:29 pm

Rights Activists Call for Probe into Ahmad Dhani’s Controversial Marriage Remarks

Activist group says Dhani's statement "reduces women to mere reproductive tools and sexual servants for their husbands."
Lifestyle Mar 7, 2025 | 9:50 am

Bogor Amusement Park Ordered to Dismantle Illegal Facilities

Local authorities had previously reprimanded the company and ordered the removal of illegal structures.
Lifestyle Mar 6, 2025 | 10:48 pm

Prepare to Die Laughing: 'The Monkey' Turns Stephen King’s Horror into Comedy Gold

The mad humor is what makes "The Monkey" a good comedy horror.
Lifestyle Mar 5, 2025 | 10:44 am

The Oscars: Zoe Saldaña Wins Supporting Actress, Sean Baker Gets Double for 'Anora'

The two films seen as the most likely to win best picture, “Anora” and “Conclave,” each took an award for screenplay.
Lifestyle Mar 3, 2025 | 9:54 am

Government Offers Up to 14 Pct Discount on Airfare for 2025 Eid Homecoming Season

The government has announced a 13 percent to 14 percent discount on domestic economy-class airfare during the 2025 Eid homecoming season
Lifestyle Mar 1, 2025 | 5:05 pm

“The Unbreakable Boy” Review: A Family Drama on Parenthood

Despite the son Austin being the titular character, the plot surprisingly leans more towards the father Scott's story.
Lifestyle Mar 1, 2025 | 11:45 am