Category: sport

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a firm warning to countries that are contemplating the exclusion of athletes from competition for political reasons, cautioning that such actions may have implications for their future opportunities to host the Olympic Games. This cautionary message was conveyed by IOC member Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, who expressed apprehensions regarding the…

Rifda Irfanaluthfi, a 24-year-old gymnast from Indonesia, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first gymnast from her country to qualify for the Olympics. This impressive feat has the potential to elevate Indonesia’s presence on the global stage in the realm of gymnastics. Her unwavering dedication to her sport is evident as she diligently…

Tharman Shanmugaratnam has officially assumed the role of Singapore’s ninth president following a decisive electoral victory. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Istana, the colonial-era presidential palace, and was attended by approximately 200 individuals. The outcome of the election, in which Tharman, hailing from a minority community, secured a substantial majority, holds great significance…

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (HANI) is commemorated on June 26 each year. The chosen theme for this year, “The evidence is clear: invest in prevention,” underscores the priority of preventive actions in addressing drug abuse. A key aspect of these efforts is the prevention of drug entry into Indonesia, a…

Illegal gambling is a serious and widespread issue in Asia, particularly in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, which are the largest illegal gambling markets in the region. Martin Purbrick, Chairman of the Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime for the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), has expressed concerns about the limited or…

Women play a vital role in Indonesian politics, though there are persistent challenges stemming from patriarchal norms. As International Women’s Day approaches, it is crucial to analyze the 2024 Indonesian elections and the ongoing lack of female representation in the political sphere. Despite the implementation of a candidate quota mandating political parties to nominate a…

A fire erupted in a two-story residence situated on Ampera Raya Street in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. The South Jakarta Fire and Rescue (Gulkarmat) Sub-dept. Officer, Paryo, was informed of the occurrence on Tuesday, June 25, at 18.50 WIB. As per Paryo, the fire originated from an electrical short circuit and was confined to the…

The recent cyberattack on the immigration system in Indonesia has sparked significant apprehension regarding the security of personal data within the nation. This breach resulted from the implementation of new ransomware by hackers, enabling them to breach a vital data center and halt numerous public services. Indonesian authorities have verified that the hackers are demanding…

The Indonesian government has adopted a stringent approach towards the social media platform X in response to its handling of adult content. The Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Budi Arie Setiadi, has cautioned that failure to comply with regulations prohibiting the sharing of obscene material online may lead to the platform’s shutdown. Minister Budi…

The Regional Leadership Council of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (DPW PSI) DKI has hinted at a significant development in August 2024 regarding the candidate for governor (Readgub) of DKI, for the upcoming Election of Governor and Deputy Governor (Pilgub). Elva Farhi Qolbina, Chairman of the DKI Jakarta PSI DPW, disclosed that the party is currently…