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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A tectonic earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 shook Banjar City, West Java, and its surrounding areas. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded the event on Tuesday
the quake's epicenter was located on land at coordinates 7.27 degrees South Latitude and 108.77 degrees East Longitude
about 28 kilometers northeast of the center of Banjar City
The quake originated from a relatively shallow depth of 16 kilometers
"The earthquake was caused by the activity of an active fault," said the Head of the BMKG Geophysical Station
The tremors were significantly felt in the areas of Kota Banjar
and Bumiayu at intensity III on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale (MMI)
meaning that residents felt vibrations similar to those caused by a passing truck
The BMKG has received no reports of damage caused by the earthquake
The public is urged to remain calm and not be influenced by unverified rumors
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Entertainment company Tripar Multivision Plus (RAAM) is set to secure a 30 percent stake in the prominent media group B-Universe Media Holdings following a recent agreement between the two firms
formalized a strategic partnership with B-Universe through a memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday
announced in a filing to the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Friday
"Pursuant to the MoU on a strategic collaboration signed by MVP and B-Universe
MVP will acquire a 30 percent stake in B-Universe."
operates as a multi-platform media company
overseeing various publications including the news and entertainment television network BTV
the market research magazine Majalah Investor
and the general news website Beritasatu.com
Tripar Multivision Plus stands as one of Indonesia's leading entertainment companies
renowned for its substantial contributions as a major content producer for entertainment television since the liberalization of television networks in the 1990s
MVP owns 11 theaters situated in various cities
with ambitious plans for further expansion into different cities
Vikas said the acquisition would be preceded by rigorous legal and financial due diligence
meticulously adhering to Indonesia's existing regulations
"Once the acquisition is materialized
and transparent information in accordance with the existing regulations," he said
said the strategic partnership with B-Universe is expected to result in a targeted 30 percent increase in gross profit
MVP will supply BTV with a range of content
warmly welcomed the partnership as a significant step in reaffirming BTV's status as an integrated entertainment and news broadcaster
“Kromoleo” opens with a chilling scene of Danang
there is a mention of organized gangsters who were central to the mysterious killings of the 1980s
Sugali originates from the word ‘Gali,’ which translates to ‘wild kids’ society,’ aptly reflecting their unruly and formidable nature
the Sugalis were not just notorious for their criminal activities but also their connection to black magic
They were rumored to possess supernatural abilities
Stories claim that some Sugali members could withstand bullets and sharp weapons
further cementing their fearsome reputation
must be executed for reasons initially unknown
vowing that as long as his blood touches the soil
This explains the villagers’ terror at Zia’s return
which could awaken the curse and lead to more deaths
she is met with a mix of hostility and secrecy
Despite her eagerness to stay and reconnect
Danang insists she leaves before nightfall
Zia’s refusal to leave without an explanation leads her to sabotage Danang’s car
Danang’s urgency to send Zia away stems from his deep love and concern for her
He knows the village is haunted by the Kromoleo
supernatural entities that brutally kill those who see them
warns the residents to stay locked inside and maintain silence after dark
Many villagers associate Zia’s arrival with impending doom
spots eerie pallbearers carrying a coffin through the village
including the village guards and Meli’s mother
brutally killing the guards and Meli’s mother
but Danang arrives armed with salt bullets and a mirror
Using the mirror to reveal their hidden forms
they kill him right in front of Zia and Meli
Zia goes unconscious and Yanto kidnaps both Zia and Meli
Zia discovers dark secrets about her father
Yanto reveals that Djarot was a powerful black magic practitioner
and his mastery over the dark arts gave him a menacing reputation
it was not enough to end his reign of terror
Djarot cursed Danang and the entire village
He vowed that as long as blood flowed on Earth
This curse caused the rise of the Kromoleo
Yanto explains that Zia’s arrival in the village triggered the curse’s resurgence because she carries Djarot’s bloodline
Yanto also shares that sacred amulets made from Djarot’s teeth protect Danang and Zia
the rest of the village suffers the wrath of the Kromoleo
who blinded himself to avoid seeing the spirits
He blames him for the curse and accuses him of leading a colony of evil people who stood by silently as his gang committed atrocities
Danang’s actions show that he is both protecting Zia and using her for his ultimate goal: ending the curse
He sent her away from the village years ago to shield her from the danger her presence could bring
he consistently risks his life to save her
including fighting Yanto when Zia is kidnapped
his desire to use her blood to revive and kill Djarot exposes a darker
He admits that Zia is the key to ending the curse
but he also keeps critical truths from her
His silence about his role in her father’s death and the village’s suffering further complicates their relationship
Zia is torn between her love for her father and the growing doubt about her grandfather’s integrity
Yanto’s revelations and Danang’s evasiveness leave her questioning everything she knows
While Danang sees stabbing Djarot as the only solution
Zia believes she can appeal to her father’s humanity
even after his transformation into a demon
Her refusal to blindly follow Danang’s plan shows her inner strength and autonomy
Zia’s choice to remove her protective amulet is a pivotal moment
It signifies her willingness to face the consequences of her lineage and confront the spirits head-on
Her act of defiance demonstrates her belief that her father deserves a chance to voice his anger and find closure
Zia’s actions throughout the ordeal show that she is intrinsically tied to her father’s curse
Her blood serves as the key to reviving and ultimately defeating Djarot
making her central to the curse’s resolution
the events reveal that she is not merely a passive victim but an active participant in the story of vengeance and redemption
Her belief that she can appeal to his humanity demonstrates her compassion and strength
Djarot’s unyielding thirst for revenge forces Zia to make a heartbreaking decision
She chooses to end the cycle of violence by stabbing her father with the bloodstained dagger
effectively ending the curse but also severing her last connection to him
Zia cannot escape the curse’s lingering effects
After Meli attacks her in a misguided attempt at revenge
but his death leaves Zia alone and vulnerable
she consumes her own blood and Djarot’s from the dagger
inadvertently inheriting the powers that once defined her father
This transformation signifies that Zia has not escaped the curse but instead absorbed its essence
Her green eyes and newfound healing abilities confirm that she is now imbued with the same dark magic that fueled Djarot’s vengeance
Zia’s transformation marks the beginning of a new chapter
her powers and the knowledge of her family’s dark past make it impossible for her to return to her old life
Zia may channel her new abilities toward uncovering the truth about the man who manipulated Danang and avenging her family
In the mid-credit scene of “Kromoleo,” a mysterious man in a black suit arrives at the chamber where Djarot
He carefully identifies Djarot’s body among the dead and instructs his men to take it away
This man appears to be the one who had previously ordered Danang to kill the ‘Gali’ thugs
His presence suggests a deeper connection to the events in the village
The scene implies that the man had been seeking Djarot’s body for years
likely for experiments or supernatural rituals
His persistence underscores Djarot’s importance beyond the curse and hints at larger
the man may be setting the stage for a continuation of the story
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