Homeland Report - Kabar Nusantara

Jaranan is a traditional Javanese folk dance, where the dancers riding woven bamboo horses, often in a trance-like or possessed state. This performance which serves as both entertainment and ancestral ritual often involving mystical elements. Hence the role of Pawang or shaman is very important. - Jaranan adalah tarian rakyat tradisional Jawa, di mana para penari menunggangi kuda bambu anyaman, se...

The Iran war has entered its fifth week, but there are no signs of an end in sight. Meanwhile, concerns about crude oil supplies are growing due to the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. - Perang di Iran telah memasuki minggu ke lima, namun belum ada tanda-tanda kapan berakhirnya. Sementara itu kerisauan akan pasokan minyak mentah semakin terasa akibat masih tertutupnya selat Hormuz.

Goats originated from Garut are well-known in Indonesia for their many qualities. What's the story behind this legendary breed? - Domba Garut sangat dikenal di Indonesia karena berbagai keunggulannya. Apa cerita di balik domba legendaris ini?

The case of heavy watering against the Deputy Coordinator of Contras, Andrie Yunus, has now provoked a public uproar due to the dualism of the results of the investigation between the police and the military. - Kasus penyiraman air keras terhadap Wakil Koordinator Kontras, Andrie Yunus, kini memicu kegaduhan publik akibat adanya dualisme hasil penyelidikan antara Polri dan TNI.

Indonesia is following Australia's lead in banning social media for children under 16. How did parents respond and why did Amnesty International Indonesia highlight this move? - Indonesia mengikuti jejak Australia melarang media sosial bagi anak di bawah 16 tahun. Bagaimana tanggapan orang tua dan mengapa Amnesty International Indonesia menyoroti langkah ini?

The Pacific region is no longer just a “backyard” for Indonesia, but a strategic stage that determines the future of diplomacy and the nation's sovereignty. - Kawasan Pasifik bukan lagi sekadar "halaman belakang" bagi Indonesia, melainkan panggung strategis yang menentukan masa depan diplomasi dan kedaulatan bangsa.

The violent case that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old teenager in Tual City has sparked a wave of sympathy as well as calls for justice nationwide. - Kasus kekerasan yang mengakibatkan meninggalnya seorang remaja berusia 14 tahun di Kota Tual telah memicu gelombang simpati sekaligus desakan keadilan secara nasional.

Chairman of the Student Executive Board (BEM) of Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta, Tiyo Ardianto became the center of national political attention, due to his open statements that harshly criticized the Gratin Nutritious Eating (MBG) program of President Prabowo Subianto. - Ketua Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa (BEM) Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta, Tiyo Ardianto menjadi pusat perhatian politik nas...

The escalating situation in the Middle East has raised global concern. Indonesia — the world's most populous Muslim country — is potentially affected by the escalation, although it also has the potential to play a more active role. - Situasi memanas di Timur Tengah mengundang keprihatinan dunia. Indonesia — negara dengan penduduk Muslim terbesar dunia — berpotensi terdampak oleh eskalasi meski di...

Ramadan life in the Bajau Sampela tribal community of Wakatobi offers a unique portrait of how these sea wanderers harmonized worship with their ocean-side rhythms of life. - Kehidupan Ramadhan di komunitas suku Bajau Sampela, Wakatobi, menawarkan potret unik tentang bagaimana para pengembara laut ini menyelaraskan ibadah dengan ritme hidup mereka yang berdampingan dengan samudera.

In the midst of Borneo's beautiful and lush green tropical forests, there is a hidden destination that combines the beauty of wild nature with authentic cultural wealth: Riam Tinggi Wisata Village (also known as Riam Batu Rajo) in Lamandau Regency, Central Kalimantan. - Di tengah hutan tropis Kalimantan yang masih asri dan hijau lebat, terdapat sebuah destinasi tersembunyi yang memadukan keindahan...

A stunning discovery in Sulawesi reveals Rock Art in the form of the oldest cave paintings on earth estimated to be more than 51,200 years old, breaking the previous record for human creativity. - Sebuah penemuan menakjubkan di Sulawesi mengungkap Seni Cadas berupa lukisan gua tertua di bumi yang diperkirakan berusia lebih dari 51.200 tahun, memecahkan rekor sebelumnya untuk kreativitas manusia.

The National Strategic Project (PSN) under President Prabowo Subianto's administration has now sparked a nationwide wave of protests. In Merauke, thousands of still-operating machines are accused of eroding forest and indigenous land, sparking a fierce clash between development ambitions and the rights of local communities. - Proyek Strategis Nasional (PSN) di bawah pemerintahan Presiden Prabowo S...

The Indonesian government continues to spur environmentally friendly fuel programs through the development of biodisels that have now reached the B50 stage. - Pemerintah Indonesia terus memacu program bahan bakar ramah lingkungan melalui pengembangan biodiesel yang kini telah mencapai tahapan B50.

In November 2025, the Academic Ability Test (TKA) will be implemented in Indonesia, and it will be voluntary. However, it will still be implemented for high school students. It is planned to be implemented for elementary and junior high school students in April 2026. - Pada bulan November 2025, Tes Kemampuan Akademik (TKA) diberlakukan di Indonesia, yang bersifat sukarela. Namun masih untuk tingka...

Indonesia officially enacted its new Criminal Code on January 2, 2026, replacing the old one. The new Code is intended to create a national criminal law based on Pancasila. However, in the short time since its enactment, the new Code has drawn criticism. - Indonesia secara resmi memberlakukan KUHP barunya mulai tanggal 2 Januari 2026, menggantikan KUHP lama. KUHP baru ini dimaksudkan untuk mencipt...

Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMIs) in the maritime sector, particularly those working as Ship Children (ABK), face extreme levels of vulnerability with a much higher risk of violence and death than other sectors - Pekerja Migran Indonesia (PMI) di sektor kemaritiman, khususnya yang bekerja sebagai Anak Buah Kapal (ABK), menghadapi tingkat kerentanan yang ekstrem dengan risiko kekerasan dan kematian...

Perairan dangkal Indonesia hingga 4 mil laut merupakan tumpuan hidup vital bagi mayoritas nelayan kecil dengan perahu mesin di bawah 5 Gross Tonnage. Tata kelola untuk kawasan pantai itu diperlukan karena itu merupakan area pemijahan, atau area di mana ikan berkembang biak dan juga potensi karangnya.

Badoncek, a tradition of utterance or joint venture typical of the Minangkabau, is now transforming into an organized social movement to alleviate the burden of the victims affected. - Badoncek, tradisi urunan atau patungan khas Minangkabau, kini bertransformasi menjadi gerakan sosial yang terorganisir untuk meringankan beban para korban terdampak.

Where Faith meets Music, Guntur Simbolon, a Gospel Singer and Pastor that fulfilling God’s Calling - Saat Iman Bertemu Musik, Guntur Simbolon seorang Penyanyi Gospel dan Pendeta yang memenuhi panggilan Tuhan.

In the midst of a series of disasters that hit Sumatra, efforts to restore the functioning of the ecosystem of Tesso Nilo National Park (TN) in Riau are becoming urgent. Unfortunately, this restoration effort faced severe challenges, especially the harsh rejection of anarchist actions from the peoples who already inhabited and cultivated the area. - Di tengah serangkaian bencana yang melanda Sumat...

The UN has officially declared Jakarta the world's most populous city with 42 million people, surpassing Tokyo. A demographer discusses the implications and whether the Indonesian diaspora should think twice about returning home. - Jakarta kini resmi menjadi kota terpadat di dunia dengan 42 juta jiwa, menggeser Tokyo, menurut PBB. Ahli demografi menjelaskan dampaknya dan apakah diaspora Indonesia...

As church bells tolled around the world welcoming the birth of the Mermaid, the solemn atmosphere in the mountainous Papua province felt different. For people in the heart of this Cenderawasih earth, Christmas is not just an extravaganza, but a reflection amid limitations and an uncertain security situation. - Di saat lonceng gereja berdentang di seluruh dunia menyambut kelahiran Sang Juru Selamat...

The term ‘Bali belly’ has become common knowledge among foreign tourists, especially those who visit Bali frequently. What exactly is ‘Bali belly’ and how can someone suffer from it? - Istilah ‘Bali Belly’ jadi hal yang umum diketahui oleh para turis asing, terutama mereka yang sering berkunjung ke Bali. Apa sebenarnya 'Bali Belly' ini dan mengapa seseorang bisa terkenanya?

Oil palm plantations have been widely cited as a dominant factor in recent disasters on the island of Sumatra. However, oil palm farmers reject this claim. - Tanaman sawit banyak disebut sebagai salah satu faktor dominan penyebab bencana di pulau Sumatra beberapa waktu terakhir. Namun, petani sawit menolak klaim itu.