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Animal heaven: Pet cemetery, cremation sites ease pain of grieving owners

When their pets die, many owners seek cemeteries or cremation sites to keep their loved ones in their memory, and by their side.

2 years ago
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South Korea hits record-low weddings as birth rate plunges

The number of South Koreans who tied the knot last year hit a record low, compounding looming demographic woes in a country with the world's lowest birth rate. ...

2 years ago
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Brazil's first lady turns heads, champions causes with fashion

Whether sporting a red Workers' Party star on her wedding dress or rocking eco-friendly clothing, Brazil's new first lady is turning heads and making statements with her fashion choices. ...

2 years ago

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Breaking taboos: Arab podcasts talk sex

Porn, masturbation and anal sex: taboo-breaking podcasts for Arab audiences are shattering the silence that has stymied sex education at home and in the classroom.

4 years ago
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Music royalty rule: Will it really benefit creators and artists?

Musicians and composers are divided about Indonesia’s new music royalty regulation. While some see it as a breath of fresh air that promises peace of mind and a steady source of income, others feel it's simply an attempt by the industry elite to bag one last payday.

4 years ago
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Iraqis find escape, success on a virtual battleground

The mobile version of the videogame PUBG  has become so popular in Iraq, where 60 percent of the 40-million-strong population is under 25, that the country's youth have been dubbed the "PUBG generation".

4 years ago
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Indonesian teacher dons clown costume to inspire children to learn the Koran

Islamic teacher Yahya Edward Hendrawan, dresses up as a clown to inspire children to approach reading and reciting the Koran with cheer.

4 years ago
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Paris catwalk shows to reopen in July after long COVID closure

Parisian catwalks reopen in July as the French government unwinds coronavirus lockdown measures, allowing live fashions show to resume, in fashion industry body announced on Tuesday.

4 years ago
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Javanese craftsman smooths way to heaven through intricate 'kim zua' offerings

A Javanese non-Buddhist craftsman is the go-to person for families seeking houses, cars, pets and other worldly items made from joss paper to ensure that their loved ones are happy and prosperous in the great beyond.

4 years ago
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Film censorship in the digital era: Does it still matter?

The East Java regional branch of the Film Censorship Institute (LSF) is heading the way of the dodo. With its ties to propaganda, whether under foreign or Indonesian regimes, and amid the digital proliferation of unadulterated, often unmoderated social media content, is the institution still relevant?

4 years ago
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Mix-A-Tape introduces mixtapes to the streaming generation

In the era of online music streaming, a cross-generational collaboration called Mix-A-Tape aims to use legal mixtapes to provide local musicians with fair royalties.

4 years ago
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Riding high with Mercedes' Final Edition

The Jakarta Post got an opportunity to test drive the Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Final Edition, and experience why this is the car brand of choice for those who have “arrived”.

4 years ago
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Fatigued, unable to focus, students unsure about universities reopening soon

To reopen or to not? Some University students want classes to reopen soon but others remain skeptical

4 years ago
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US magazine's staff stop working CEO questions telework

The move came after Washingtonian CEO Cathy Merrill questioned the work status of remote employees in one of the country's biggest newspapers.

4 years ago
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Rare Kashmir sapphire glitters in Geneva auction

The Kashmir sapphire, a 55.19 carat gem, was formerly in the collection of Maureen Constance Guinness, a marchioness of the aristocratic Anglo-Irish brewing family, who died in 1998.

4 years ago
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Bribes, lies and black sticky rice: Indonesians outsmart 'mudik' ban

The government has banned people from returning to their hometowns for Idul Fitri since the pandemic begun last year. The Jakarta Post spoke to those who have braved the ban, breaking the law to fulfill the annual rite.

4 years ago
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Lesbian mothers flood German courts with demands for parenting rights

In Germany, only the biological mother is legally recognised as a parent and her female partner must go through a formal adoption process to become the child's second parent, even if they are married. The process can take years.

4 years ago
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BaliFest a mess?: Organizer defends Australian Bali-themed festival

An event that aimed to give Bali-loving Australians a chance to experience the island’s splendor without leaving the country ended up with allegations of overpriced tickets, cultural appropriation and false advertising.

4 years ago
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A creative outlet for women’s issues in Indonesia

The creative minds behind the comic strips and podcast Problema Nona tackle everyday struggles of Indonesian women.

4 years ago
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Are new clothes essential for Lebaran? These people say no

The Jakarta Post spoke to people who had found ways to look good for Idul Fitri without having to buy new outfits.

4 years ago
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Caesarian deliveries: Between stigma and 'trend'

More and more women are giving birth by cesarian section amid the general stigma around the delivery method as not "normal". Reducing the stigma and the rate of cesarean births must go hand in hand to promote both maternal and infant health in Indonesia.

4 years ago
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Eye on the prize: Sea of customers swarm Tanah Abang, sellers couldn’t be happier

While many Indonesians avoid crowds due to the coronavirus, Tanah Abang Market in Central Jakarta remains packed with people hunting for Ramadan outfits.

4 years ago
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Feel good, look good: Local fashion brands promote self-love, body positivity

Diversity is inclusiveness, as these Indonesian brands are demonstrating by catering to plus size customers, who often have a hard time finding attractive clothing that fit them amid the prevailing “beauty ideal” stereotype.

4 years ago
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'It's not the same': French Muslims mark Ramadan under lockdown

"What we miss, what we really miss is the mosque, the prayers, the breaking of the fast and all that," she said on Friday evening.

4 years ago
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The boar demon hunt that shook the internet

A fixture of Indonesian folklore, the babi ngepet is a demon shrouded in mystery, violence, and poverty.

4 years ago
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Farming pot abroad: The Indonesians living overseas as marijuana farmers

A growing number of Indonesians have found a career in farming marijuana -- just not in their home country

4 years ago
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Lia Aminuddin: Return to Eden (part two)

In the second part of our series on Lia Eden, we discuss the cult leader’s complex legacy. To some, she separated families and duped gullible followers. But to others, she was a cause célèbre and spiritual trailblazer.

4 years ago
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Stella Monica, a beauty clinic and ITE Law: The continuing saga of consumer vulnerability

ITE Law claims yet another consumer, this time a beauty clinic client.

4 years ago
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Lia Aminuddin: Life after Eden (part one)

Lia Eden has left a legacy of controversy in the wake of her quiet death this month. This first of a two-part series looks at how a housewife claimed divine vision and powers to achieve cult-like status.

4 years ago
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Philippine collector amasses super-sized collection of fast-food restaurant toys

From the age of 5, Filipino graphic artist Percival Lugue has had a passion for collecting toys from fast-food restaurant chains like McDonald's, Burger King and home-country favourite Jollibee.

4 years ago
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Kanye West sneakers shatter sale records at $1.8 mn

A pair of Nike Air Yeezy 1s worn by rapper Kanye West sold for $1.8 million, triple the previous record for sneakers, Sotheby's said Monday, as the market for rare sports shoes soars.

4 years ago
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China farm region becomes 'lingerie capital'

So goes the street-corner discussion in Guanyun, a sleepy coastal county that for generations followed the rhythms of wheat and rice cultivation, but today concerns itself with global preferences on sensual wear.

4 years ago
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Symbol of youth, Vespa marks 75th birthday

"I've had a Vespa for 12 years, I'm on my third," said Marco Guerrieri, a Roman accountant in his 40s.

4 years ago
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