Indonesia Affirms Financial Commitment to Palestine Amid UNRWA Funding Crisis
Indonesia pledges ongoing financial support to UNRWA, despite funding shortfalls, reaffirming its commitment to humanitarian solidarity with Palestine.
E-Commerce Technology Trends Will Be Rampant in 2025: 5 Innovations You Need to Know About
The article highlights five key e-commerce tech trends for 2025: AI-driven personalization, 24/7 chatbots, live commerce with real-time interaction, augmented reality for immersive shopping, and automation in smart warehousing—emphasizing that businesses must embrace these to stay competitive.
Seeing Jogja’s Special Retail Business, Local Supermarkets Become Legends
Yogyakarta’s local supermarkets—like Mirota (now Manna) Kampus, Pamella, and DM Baru—have endured and thrived despite competition from national minimarkets. Deeply embedded in student life and nostalgia, they’re more than places to shop; they’ve become legends of the city, grounded in decades of serving the community.
The History of Gudeg, a Traditional Jogja Culinary Delight from the Mataram Kingdom Era
Gudeg, a sweet jackfruit dish from Yogyakarta, has roots in the ancient Mataram era. Once enjoyed by both royalty and commoners, it evolved into a cultural icon for Jogja. Today, Gudeg helps put Yogyakarta on the map as a culinary heritage destination beloved by locals and visitors alike.
Sate Kere, a Legendary Solo and Jogja Culinary Delight with a Unique History
Sate Kere, once a humble street food in Solo and Yogyakarta, is now a celebrated dish. Made with simple ingredients like tempeh gembus or beef fat, it’s seasoned, grilled, and served with sweet-spicy sauce and rice cakes. A symbol of cultural resilience, it’s become a must-try in local culinary tourism.
The Mayor of Yogyakarta Inaugurates the SKH Kedaulatan Rakyat Museum
The Mayor of Yogyakarta, Hasto Wardoyo, inaugurated the SKH Kedaulatan Rakyat Newspaper Museum on September 27, 2025, commemorating KR’s 80th anniversary. He praised its enduring role in information, education, and ideology, saying the museum serves as a reminder for media to remain principled amid digital-era pragmatism.
Dozens of Jogja Children Practice Soccer with Indra Sjafri, Five Win Golden Tickets to Meet Patrice Evra
Dozens of children in Yogyakarta aged 8–12 practiced soccer under Indra Sjafri’s guidance through the Simpati Class of Stars program. Five standout participants won “Golden Tickets” granting them an exclusive opportunity to train with Patrice Evra in Jakarta this November.
Dian Harapan Jogja School Officially Launched, Offering Modern Christian Education Rooted in Faith
Pelita Harapan Education Foundation (YPPH) has launched Dian Harapan Jogja School (SDH Jogja) — a modern Christian K–12 school in Yogyakarta set to open in July 2026.
Awesome! MMTC Yogyakarta Students Promote Local Culture Through Animation
A Yogyakarta student named Adhistya “Adhis” Sedana from MMTC has dedicated 13 months (Aug 2024–Sep 2025) to create Ikan Mas Tur Dedari, an animated project celebrating Balinese dance, folklore, and Indonesian identity. Despite time constraints and animation detail being challenging, it gained massive positive reception online and earned him a scholarship offer.
Why Do Indonesians Go to Music Concerts? Here Are 9 Reasons!
Indonesians attend music concerts for many intertwined reasons: to be entertained (52 %), relieve stress (46 %), enjoy the concert atmosphere (39 %), see a favorite singer live (37 %), join friends (26 %), support artists (21 %), seek interaction, nurture nostalgia, or even for social media visibility. Concerts are more than performances—they’re shared emotional,…
