Istiqomatul Hayati Regent of Purbalingga Fahmi Muhammad Hanif who was attending a Regional Head retreat in Magelang stated that he would provide a new school for Novi to teach am ready to welcome Mbak Novi if she is willing to serve at a school in Purbalingga Regency," said Fahmi in a video uploaded to his Instagram account on Saturday I am ready to facilitate and support," he added The Federation of Indonesian Teachers' Unions (FSGI) also responded to the news of her dismissal Through a statement received by Tempo today FSGI Chairman Fahmi Hatib condemned the dismissal FSGI found that Novi's data had been deleted from the Education Personnel Data (Dapodik) on February 13 a week before SUKATANI made the apology video FSGI stated that the dismissal of teachers is regulated in Law No 14/2005 concerning teachers and the Minister of Education and Culture Regulation on Teacher Protection teachers are also citizens guaranteed by the Indonesian constitution to express opinions and enrich themselves the dismissal (strongly suspected of being forced to resign because the school also felt pressured) is clearly arbitrary and strongly suspected of violating existing laws and regulations," he said if the dismissal is indeed related to the right to express in the song 'Bayar-Bayar-Bayar' then FSGI condemns the dismissal and calls for support for the restoration of Novi's rights as a teacher FSGI also urged the Ministry of Education and Culture and the local Education Office to defend Novi as a teacher "FSGI urges the police to provide protection to the teacher without pressure," said Fahmi Earlier, in an Instagram Story post today, SUKATANI expressed gratitude for the support received from various parties. "We also want to report that our condition has improved and we are in a safer space," wrote SUKATANI The song 'Bayar-Bayar-Bayar' is included in the album Gelap Gempita This album was chosen as Tempo's 2025 Album Choice The song's lyrics criticize the habit of having to pay every time dealing with the police Editor's Choice: Sukatani's Song Polemic; Fadli Zon Calls for Balanced Freedom of Expression Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Halal Snack Polemic: Tests by MUI Contradict BPJPH, BPOM Findings on Pork Content Deadly Bus Accident Leaves 12 Dead in Indonesia, Police: Brake Failure Bappenas, FAO Host Training Workshop to Enhance Governance in Indonesia's Agrifood Systems Transformation Hasan Nasbi Cancels Resignation as Indonesia's PCO Head: 'I Am Loyal to the President' Vasectomy for Social Assistance? 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Thamrin No. 8, Jakarta Pusat 10340 Whatsapp: +62811-1933-3639 Email: ppid@brin.go.id TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The circumstances surrounding the SUKATANI band's clarification video Through their Instagram account on Saturday disclosed that they have experienced intimidation since July 2024 detailed the intimidation and their condition following the "Bayar Bayar Bayar" song clarification video "We'd like to inform you that we are in good condition but are still in the recovery process after the series of incidents that we have faced since July 2024," they began their statement "We continue to receive pressure and intimidation from the police until finally we uploaded a clarification video for the song entitled 'Bayar Bayar Bayar' via social media." According to the statement on the SUKATANI band's account resulted in both material and non-material losses This was due to their statement in the video that they were withdrawing all "Bayar Bayar Bayar" songs from all platforms under police duress The song "Bayar Bayar Bayar" was considered insulting to the Indonesian Police institution The lyrics depicted Indonesian citizens having to pay the police for various matters and activities the SUKATANI band personnel stated that they found a silver lining in the video: they are receiving widespread support from various parties This was especially true when they learned that Twister Angel was dismissed from her teaching position at the Mutiara Hati Islamic Elementary School (SDIT) in Banjarnegara Regency "After we uploaded the clarification video there were many offers to Twister Angel due to the response to the dismissal." SUKATANI also revealed they were offered Police Ambassadorships by the Chief of National Police The SUKATANI band's statement also clarified Novi's dismissal from the school Novi was indeed unilaterally dismissed by the foundation's management 'Twister Angel is one of the SUKATANI Punk Band personnel'," wrote SUKATANI Various other statements had given different reasons for Novi's dismissal not attributing it to her being a member of the SUKATANI band "Even the letter of dismissal received did not explain at all whether Twister Angel's participation as a SUKATANI personnel was a serious violation," they wrote Editor's Pick: Police: Sukatani Band Intimidation Case Being Handled by Propam Polri Bareskrim Arrests 4 LPG Agents for Subsidy Fraud Today's Top 3 News: 7 Most Beautiful Banknotes Bank Indonesia Withdraws Four Banknote Denominations Says Police Behind Violence at Labor Day Rally Jakarta Police Blame Infiltrators for Labor Day Rally Unrest LBH Jakarta Reports Labor Day Protesters Still Detained by Police After Investigation Indonesian Police Bust 7 Online Gambling Sites Israel Wildfire Probe: Police Confirm 3 Arrests How Police Repression Unfolded During Semarang May Day Rally Tempo Journalist Allegedly Assaulted by Police During May Day Rally in Semarang Chaos Erupts at Semarang May Day Rally: Police Arrest Suspected Provocateurs Cari English In the last two weeks, five residents were killed by lightning in Banjarnegara and Purbalingga TEKS › English›In the last two weeks five residents were killed by lightning in Banjarnegara and Purbalingga During January-February 2024 there were 912,738 lightning strikes in Central Java Five residents died as a result of lightning strikes Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original Please note that this article was automatically translated using Microsoft Azure AI, Open AI, and Google Translation AI. We cannot ensure that the entire content is translated accurately. If you spot any errors or inconsistencies, contact us at hotline@kompas.id and we'll make every effort to address them TEKS The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Dua Pekan Terakhir, Lima Warga Tewas Tersambar Petir di Banjarnegara dan Purbalingga Lightning flashes illuminated the sky around the Permata Hijau area BANJARNEGARA, KOMPAS — Over the past two weeks, five residents died due to lightning strikes in Banjarnegara Regency and Purbalingga Vigilance and mitigation are urgently increased to minimize fatalities due to lightning strikes there were 2,380,938 lightning strikes recorded in Central Java "The most lightning strikes occurred in November 2023 with a total of 972,353 strikes," he said The relatively high dynamics of the lightning strikes occurred because there are activities of the Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) and the Equatorial Kelvin and Rossby Wave phenomena that are active in the Indonesian region within the atmospheric dynamics there is also an increase in wind speed from the north of Indonesia to across the equator via the Karimata Strait Also read: Two Unpad Students Killed by Lightning While Camping Residents protect themselves with umbrellas while walking along Margonda Street in Depok City Heavy rain accompanied by lightning poured down on Depok City on Saturday afternoon Flashes of lightning striking made some residents choose to take shelter in several shops Another factor is the potential formation of low-pressure centers in the southwest Indian Ocean towards the south of Java and northern Australia These factors contribute to an increase in the formation of rain clouds and rainfall Note: No forbidden words found in this article Head of the Emergency and Logistics Division of the Banjarnegara Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) four people have been recorded as having died due to being struck by lightning in his area Also read: In the last two weeks, four residents in West Java were killed by lightning The first incident occurred on Sunday (25/2/2024) a chili farmer husband and wife named Sukisman (45) and Reben (40) died after being struck by lightning while harvesting chili in Petir Village heavy rain fell as Sukisman and Reben were harvesting chili peppers in the field They then took shelter in a hut at the location a coconut tree near the hut was struck by lightning The lightning also caused two other farmers in the hut to suffer from burns black clouds accompanied by lightning adorned the sky in the Kuningan area of Jakarta on Saturday (30/11/2019) The second incident was a lightning strike that killed two siblings named Fadillah (19) and Irfan Purnomo Aji (25) while they were riding a motorcycle together in the village of Sikumpul "They were riding in heavy rain and died at the scene," he said See also: Casualties Fall, Here's How to Mitigate the Risk of Being Struck by Lightning in the Rainy Season They were driving during heavy rain and died at the location There were scratches on the neck and bruises on the legs and arms the cause of the victim's death was due to being struck by lightning No signs of violence were found," said Mubarok the teenager had been reprimanded not to play with his cell phone during heavy rain the cellphone was above the victim's head," he said A lightning bolt was seen behind Mount Merapi Regarding a number of lightning strikes incidents Hery reminds that if it's raining with thunder residents are advised to immediately enter a room or vehicle If they are in a swimming pool at the time residents are asked to quickly get out and move away from the pool as lightning can transmit energy to water "Do not take shelter under a tree because when the tree is struck by lightning Hery added that residents should also avoid electricity poles or tall trees as lightning seeks the highest point to discharge its energy it is advisable to turn off the cellphone as the signal it emits can attract lightning strikes Forty-year-old Bowo Leksono has seen everything in the decade that he has managed the Purbalingga Film Festival or FFP -- from the proud faces of award-winning students to shouting mobs threatening to disband the festival Bowo’s struggles are featured in Yuda Kurniawan’s documentary "Bala Balada Sinema" ("The Ballads of Cinema Lovers") which shows footage shot between 2015-2016 and older archival footage from Cinema Lovers Community (CLC) the filmmaking community behind the festival It was first named the Parade Film Purbalingga (Purbalingga Film Parade) but Bowo later changed it as the festival expanded to surrounding districts abbreviated as Barlingmascakeb (Banjarnegara the festival was established a year after CLC was inaugurated in March 2006 CLC had been operating for about three years as an indie production house that produced works by Bowo and his friends most of whom worked day-jobs as wedding videographers One of the films they produced includes the 2004 "Peronika" ("Veronica" pronounced in the local dialect) The purpose of inaugurating CLC was to reach a wider audience by providing a medium to watch films and learn the basics of filmmaking Purbalingga did not — and to this day still does not — have any movie theaters The only entertainment available in the area was national television the Purbalingga administration attempted to stop CLC’s activities by banning them from using the only building available "We understood that film is closely associated with politics The problem wasn’t only because it was a government-owned building but the government considered film dangerous as it can be a way for us to criticize their policies," Bowo said at a discussion on Saturday (25/11) at The Arts House a former student protester against the Suharto regime in the New Order era thinks government opposition is nothing to be afraid of He decided to take a guerrilla approach by traveling across villages and schools to hold open-air screenings as well as meeting students after school to teach filmmaking a compilation of student-made short films were showcased at the very first festival in addition to other Indonesian fiction and documentary films and the tradition has continued ever since FFP has since been the platform for young filmmakers to launch their creations compete with each other and are appreciated by people of all ages through the open-air screenings CLC facilitated the production of 245 student films 60 of which have bagged awards from various Indonesian festivals Though support from local government is still scarce schools have been more than welcoming over the past seven years one of the schools established its own movie club the activities are now more well-organized and the clubs recruit new members every year," Bowo told the Jakarta Globe The former art journalist added that there are more or less 15 school movie clubs now in junior and senior high schools in the festival’s region This recognition was triggered by the students’ achievements a 2014 short called "Ijolan" ("Trading Places") by Eka Susilawati won the Best Student Short Fiction Film at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)’s Anticorruption Film Festival (ACFFest) in 2014 and a similar award from the Ministry of Education and Culture's Indonesian Film Appreciation (AFI) Awards in 2015 1999's "Ijolan" director bravely pointed out during her winning speech at AFI that it was ironic that her work kept winning awards at government-sponsored events whereas the Purbalingga administration never showed support for her Even her school didn’t support her during the production of her film the Javanese-language film had its international premiere at the 28th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) in the "Shorts: Grassroots Cinema" selection One of the key moments in Yuda’s documentary came when Purbalingga district head Tasdi attended last year’s festival amid a heavy downpour It was the first time a district head came to officiate the festival’s opening signifying how the government had warmed up to the idea of allowing locals to channel their ideas and concerns through film Bowo told the Globe that back when Tasdi was still running for public office he asked Bowo’s team to produce a campaign video for him and his running mate Tasdi reportedly wanted to test if he could have boosted his popularity through film "We were like his unofficial success team because we didn’t want to be listed as such which was whether we had a good film concept to win them," Bowo said Bowo still expects to see his wish come true The screening space so far has been in the government’s budgetary plan though it is unclear when it is going to be built at least the local government finally sees us now they have to take it into consideration," Bowo said Not all authorities have welcomed Bowo’s initiatives with open arms The climax of the documentary showed an angry group from Pemuda Pancasila (PP) threatening to disband the screening of "Pulau Buru: Tanah Air Beta" ("Buru Island: My Homeland") Rahung Nasution’s film about a former political prisoner during the 1965 Communist purge said that he was only going to screen students’ works He even invited the group to watch two student films first to see that they were harmless The angry mob reportedly had no idea that the two were 1965-related Jenderal!" ("We Were Only Following Orders General!") is a documentary by Ilman Nafai who interviewed three former Cakrabirawa soldiers about the fateful Sept The other film screened was "Izinkan Saya Menikahinya" ("Let Me Marry Her") by Raeza Raenaldy Sutrimo about a young soldier who was forbidden to marry a girl because her grandfather was an ex-political prisoner The PP members ended up watching the films yet they walked away dejectedly afterwards but not before expressing their animosity to the camera Bowo claimed that the District Military Command (Kodim) mobilized PP to cause chaos But what viewers did not see was what came after Both filmmakers studied at SMA Negeri Rembang Purbalingga "The school disbanded its movie club even though the films were getting more popular and won awards at many festivals The students still carry on making films but it was back in guerrilla mode We’re back to the time when there was no club," Bowo said Bowo’s persistence in running both CLC and the film festival is not to produce professional filmmakers but simply as a creative vehicle for small-town students to express their concerns the festival is also a financial struggle each year because it mainly relies on crowdfunding and prize money from winning awards But Bowo is proud to have continued producing young talent despite a lack of facilities Film critic and Cinema Poetica founder Adrian Jonatan Pasaribu who was present at the "Bala Balada Sinema" screening and talk said that FFP may not be the first Indonesian student film festival "There are many film competitions for students and usually one or two participants from Purbalingga are among the finalists Person of The Month March 2022: Sheila Agatha Wijaya Sheila Agatha is a Fashion Designer and Co-Founder of Sean Sheila a brand from Purbalingga that succesfully exhibit their garments in Paris Fashion Week 2022 showroom through official invitation from L'Adresse Paris Agency Sean Sheila is using 100% disable workers to produce all of the garments this resulted in appreciation from Indonesian government and people around Purbalingga This documentary tells an in-depth story of Sheila's journey: what makes her different from any other designer and her hope towards Indonesian fashion industry Person of The Month airs exclusively only on CXOMEDIA.ID The Government of Purbalingga Regency and the Indonesian Bicycle Sports Association (ISSI) of Purbalingga Regency will hold Soedirman Gran Fondo 2022 This sports tourism event will be held from October 1st to 2nd by passing through the tourism route in Purbalingga Regency Fun Bike will be held with the route of 11 kilometers from Owabong Parking Lot at 7 AM The tickets are available at the Owabong Waterpark Counter The registration fee includes a free ticket to Owabong Waterpark and the Birth Place Monument of Chief General Soedirman There will be a total prize of 60 million rupiahs and many door prizes.  Cari English The irony of the Sarong War in the month of Ramadhan, lives are lost TEKS › English›The irony of the Sarong War in.. Iklan The irony of the Sarong War in the month of Ramadhan lives are lost The sarong war that ended in death among teenagers is ironic Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Ironi Perang Sarung di Bulan Ramadhan, Nyawa Pun Melayang has detained 21 teenagers who were about to engage in a brawl using sarongs in Purbalingga Evidence in the form of several sarongs were confiscated Levino Rafa Fadila (14) died at the hands of a teenager his age when the month of Ramadan had only been running for a week The heartbreaking incident that claimed Levino's life occurred on Monday (18/3/2024) at around 21.00 WIB on Jalan Kecapi-Pematang a group of teenagers from Kecapi Village and Pematang Village gathered on the streets while carrying their sarongs According to Hendri (45), the victim's father, his son went home before playing sarong war with teenagers his age he asked permission to play with his friends," he said Hendri never imagined that a game of swatting each other with deadly-weaved sarongs would lead to the loss of his youngest child's life Also read: Sarong War Ends in Death, Teenager in South Lampung Dies he received news that his child had been taken to the village midwife's house He hurriedly rushed to the village midwife's house Hendri found that his child was already in a weakened state The midwife finally suggested that Hendri take Levino to Bob Bazar Hospital "I asked to talk and they didn't respond," he said The hospital then declared that Levino had passed away on Monday midnight the case of Levino's death is still being investigated by the South Lampung Police the police have examined at least 22 witnesses in the case Assistant Commissioner of Police Yusriandi Yusrin (center) provided a statement to the media on Tuesday (27/2/2024) Head of the South Lampung Police Resort Adjunct Commissioner Yusriandi Yusrin stated that the witnesses being questioned are teenagers from Kecapi and Pematang Villages who were involved in a sarong war the police also requested statements from several citizens who witnessed the incident in the surrounding area "We are still investigating and searching for sufficient evidence to determine who is suspected of committing violence against the victim," he said the investigator has taken the clothes and sandals belonging to the victim as evidence the police are looking for other pieces of evidence related to the case the police suspect that there are other objects that were utilized Also read: Purbalingga Sarong War was thwarted South Lampung Police immediately issued a social media warning for people to stop playing "perang sarung" (sarong war) They urge everyone to watch over and supervise their children while playing outside "Don't let children become victims of this 'perang sarung' game," said Yusriandi South Lampung Police also increase patrols during Ramadan to prevent adolescent delinquency such as brawls or illegal racing Patrols are focused on several vulnerable areas in South Lampung The sarong war is not only happening in Lampung as many as 21 teenagers were apprehended when they were about to engage in a sarong war at Jaka Kusuma Field in Karangcegak Village They were then taken into police custody for rehabilitation A total of 71 students from six vocational high schools in the Bogor region of West Java engaged in a mass truancy intending to travel together to the Borobudur Temple in Magelang Due to concerns for the safety of truck drivers on the highway they were taken to the Banyumas Police Station on Thursday (12/9/2019) A law and criminology lecturer from the University of Lampung She stated that children today tend to lose their sense of ethics which often leads to fatal delinquent behavior is considered a way for young people to show their existence the children not only use sarongs during play-fighting Some mischievously slip hard objects like rocks or iron into the sarong they use These teenagers also do not understand the bad risks of their actions See also: The phenomenon of youth brawls has been occurring for decades children often gathered and played with firecrackers after Tarawih prayers or before dawn for sahur teenagers searched for new types of games to hang out with their friends this game has now evolved into a new way of fighting the role of all parties in prevention efforts is very important He encourages the police to increase patrols after Tarawih prayers and before suhoor to prevent teenage delinquency The village government or neighborhood association leaders must also play a role in preventing acts of public indecency in their area Children who engage in mischief typically stem from their experiences they may have been victims and then gone on to do the same thing Regarding the case of Levino's death due to the sarong war Heni believes that the South Lampung Police must continue to investigate the case Those responsible for the victim's death must be punished to create a deterrent effect "Children who engage in mischief usually stem from their experiences they may have been victims and then carried out similar actions," said Heni The Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Regional Management in Lampung received praise in Bandar Lampung on Monday (27/11/2023) the Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Lampung Regional Board expressed that this incident serves as an alarm for parents and all parties to increase their awareness regarding their children's safety when playing outside their homes "We certainly invite all of the community to fill the month of Ramadan with positive activities The boarding school committee and mosque committee must jointly encourage teenagers to engage in activities that are beneficial," Puji said The deadly sarong war among teenagers is certainly an irony This is because the sarong is very familiar and has become a part of Indonesian society's life The tradition of wearing sarongs has been long established in the homeland Indonesia is also known as a country rich in its fabric traditions Some collections of Bugis silk sarongs are being sold at the "Arni Kurnia" Silk Craft Store on Somba Opu Street In addition to being worn as everyday clothing which typically have bright colors with striped or checkered motifs sarongs have a noble meaning in many areas sarongs are a symbol of the personal maturity of the women who weave them there is an expression ”Lobe debt ina gete This means that a woman who wears a beautiful homemade sarong indicates the greatness and maturity of the woman's personality sarong is like a companion in the cycle of life Newly born babies are placed on pillows wrapped in sarongs people wear sarongs paired with bodo clothing for women and jackets for men coffins are covered with sarongs or Bugis cloth Betawi silat champions are considered less authoritative and impressive if they don't wear the sarong sash The sarong is also used by farmers to carry grass and firewood Even the Hindu community in the Tengger Mountains wear the sarong over their shoulders to fend off the cold Workers drying beach sarongs on the embankment of the Bengawan Solo River in Laban Village Dardiri Zubairi in Sarong: Weaving Islam and Locality (2013) stated that sarongs are not just cloth or knitted threads Sarong is an expanse of prayers and narratives about humanity and local culture in Indonesia wearing a sarong has become somewhat of a "mandatory uniform" for the community especially for Muslim society in Indonesia referring to the group of santri (Islamic students) and kiai (Islamic leaders) the sarong with its noble values is currently being misused by children to attack or engage in brawls Cari English Again, dozens of teenagers in Lampung are involved in the sarong war TEKS › English›Again dozens of teenagers in Lampung are involved in the sarong war Sarong wars involving teenagers continue to occur in Lampung Serious efforts are needed to prevent this incident from happening again Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. 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The original article can be found in Lagi, Belasan Remaja di Lampung Terlibat Perang Sarung The Head of Teluk Betung Selatan Police District presented evidence in the form of a sarong and iron bars used by teenagers in Bandar Lampung BANDAR LAMPUNG, KOMPAS — The phenomenon of sarong wars involving teenagers has occurred again in Lampung dozens of teenagers were involved in a sarong war in Bandar Lampung after challenging each other via social media Head of the South Betung Bay Sector Police, Bandar Lampung said that there were 13 teenagers involved in a sarong fight early Friday morning in Sukaraja Village These teenagers are divided into two different groups namely Portal 21 LPG from Sukaraja Subdistrict and Kalbab 04 Selatan from Bumi Waras Subdistrict they challenged each other through social media then both groups agreed to meet," said Adit in Bandar Lampung has detained 21 teenagers who were planning a sarong fight in Purbalingga Evidence in the form of several sarongs was confiscated The police then brought the teenagers to the police station for guidance They were asked to write a statement promising not to repeat the same act The parents of the teenagers were also called to come pick up their children it was reported that Levino Rafa Fadila (14) was killed after being involved in a sarong fighting incident near his home The unfortunate incident occurred on Monday (18/3/2024) night on Kecapi Pematang Street a group of teenagers from Kecapi Village and Pematang Village gathered and had a sarong war One of the participants suddenly collapsed on the street during the game the victim was taken to the nearest midwife Levino was then taken to Bob Bazar Hospital in Kalianda for further treatment the victim was declared dead at the hospital South Lampung Police Chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Yusriandi Yusrin (center) gave a statement to the media on Tuesday (27/2/2024) stated that the police have examined at least 22 witnesses in the case The examined witnesses are teenagers from Kecapi Village and Pematang Village who were involved in the sarong war the police also requested statements from several residents who witnessed the incident in the surrounding area "We are still investigating and looking for sufficient evidence to determine who is suspected of committing violence against the victim," said Yusriandi Also read: The irony of the Sarong War in the month of Ramadan, lives are lost investigators have taken the victim's clothes and sandals as evidence the police are searching for other pieces of evidence in the case the police suspect that there are other objects that were used have secured 21 teenagers who were planning to engage in a sarong fight in Purbalingga Several sarongs were confiscated as evidence the South Lampung Police immediately issued a call on social media for the public to stop playing the sarong war game The police invite all parties to watch over and supervise their children while playing outside "Don't let children become victims of this sarong war game," said Yusriandi The South Lampung Police also increase patrols during Ramadan to prevent juvenile delinquency Patrols are focused on a number of vulnerable areas in South Lampung Law and Criminology lecturer at Lampung University believes that many teenagers nowadays lack the sense to uphold ethics This is the condition that leads to fatal juvenile delinquency are considered a way for teenagers to show their existence Also read: Sarong War of 21 Purbalingga Teenagers Foiled The Wonosobo Police Department provided guidance to teenagers involved in the sarong war in Wonosobo those children did not only use sarongs during their play fights Some mischievously slipped in hard objects Heni stated that before the rise of sarong wars children used to gather and play with firecrackers after Tarawih prayers or before suhoor teenagers looked for new types of games when gathering with their friends the game has now evolved into a new way for brawls to occur Purbalingga – Sixty three villages in the Purbalingga regency are experiencing clean water crisis due to drought Head of the Regional Board for Disaster Management (BPBD) Purbalingga Priyo Satmoko said that the numbers have increased compared to last year where 59 villages experienced clean water crisis Priyo assreted that the numbers are increasing because more forests and water catchment areas are turned into housing or residential areas the Cilacap regency also experienced an increase in the number of regions suffering from clean water crisis seven villages in the Patimuan district of Cilacap were affected by the crisis They ask for clean water aid to the Cilacap administration," said Wasi Aryadi 1,889 Disasters in Indonesia Throughout 2024 Outdated Geospatial Data Hampers Indonesia's Capacity to Respond to Natural Disasters: INASA-BRIN Indonesia Ranks 2nd on List of Tourist Destinations with Highest Natural Disaster Risks China Veto US-led UN Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire Semarang Flood: Govt Builds Public Kitchens for Affected Residentss 5 Safest Countries in the World from Natural Disasters Bappenas: Climate Change Causes State Losses of Rp22.8 Trillion per Year Tornado Destroys 340 Houses in Bekasi's South Tambun Police Prepare Operation Aman Nusa II to Confront Natural Disasters in 2023 Intan Setiawanty TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - After gaining public attention following the withdrawal of the song 'Pay Pay Pay' (Bayar Bayar Bayar) and the forced apology to the Indonesian National Police Chief and the police institution, the electro-punk duo Sukatani finally returned to the stage in the Crowd Noise concert in Slawi their condition is still in the recovery period This was revealed by the legal representative of the band from Purbalingga the Semarang Legal Aid Institute (LBH Semarang) "They (Sukatani) have not responded to anything They are still in the recovery period," said LBH Semarang Director Ahmad Syamsuddin Arief to Tempo when contacted on Monday which accompanied the band from Purbalingga also could not provide further statements regarding the possibility of legal action "We cannot make a swift decision regarding legal action at the moment." LBH Semarang is still investigating the chronology of the alleged intimidation experienced by Sukatani's personnel This includes discussing future steps to be taken together Sukatani presented eight songs to an enthusiastic audience Starting from "Sukatani," "Jangan Bicara Solidaritas," to "Gelap Gempita." There was no difference in their appearance this time the vocalist and guitarist of this music group still wore face masks as their identity One interesting thing in this concert was the attention directed towards them The crowd repeatedly shouted 'Pay Pay Pay,' the song that recently put the band Sukatani in the spotlight The audience requested the song to be played Electroguy only responded with a thank you to all the audience without giving any response to the request with a large number of attendees including various media covering the event also took off his mask during the performance When the music played the song "Gelap Gempita," the vocalist also conveyed a message to the audience "We hope you always stay healthy. Always be free human beings! Be careful on your way home. Thank you for your solidarity!" said the vocalist Sukatani quoted from their performance clip uploaded on Instagram @wavecvlt Tempo has requested permission to quote the video excerpt from the reels Editor’s Choice: Police Probe 6 Central Java Officers on Alleged Intimidation Against Punk Band Sukatani TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Central Java Regional Police stated that the alleged intimidation case involving the Sukatani band is currently being handled by the Professional and Security Division (Propam) of the Indonesian National Police Headquarters (Polri) Central Java Regional Police Public Relations Head Commissioner Artanto stated that the examination of the case is currently under the jurisdiction of Propam of the Indonesian National Police Headquarters "Propam of the Indonesian National Police Headquarters is conducting the examination," said Artanto to Tempo when contacted on Wednesday He explained that they are unable to provide further developments because the data regarding the examination of the personnel involved is with Propam of the Indonesian National Police Headquarters "There has been none as they are the ones who have the data," he said Sukatani uploaded a video apologizing to the National Police Chief and the police institution after their song entitled "Bayar Bayar Bayar" (Pay Pay Pay) went viral on various social media platforms Sukatani also stated that they were pulling the song from circulation and requested their followers to delete the artwork from their social media platforms Central Java Regional Police previously stated that they would follow up on reports related to this incident With the involvement of Propam of the Indonesian National Police Headquarters in the examination this case is currently under the internal police supervision Tempo has attempted to contact the Head of the Indonesian National Police Headquarters' Professional and Security Division and the Head of the Subdivision of Security Maintenance of the Indonesian National Police Headquarters' Professional and Security Division regarding the development of the examination they have not responded and there has been no official statement from Propam of the Indonesian National Police Headquarters six personnel from the Central Java Regional Police's Special Detachment were examined regarding the alleged intimidation of the electro-punk duo from Purbalingga through the official X account @DivpropamPolri the number of personnel being examined had increased to six people 2 (two) other personnel from the Central Java Regional Police's Special Detachment have been examined bringing the total to 6 (six) personnel being questioned," stated the Propam Polri on February 22 The National Police, as stated by Propam is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the two Sukatani band personnel "The National Police is always open to constructive criticism and continues to prioritize a humanistic approach in maintaining order and security Let's together create a positive and conducive space for expression!" Editor’s Choice: School Foundation Cites Code of Ethics Violation Behind Sukatani Vocalist's Dismissal Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News food issues are related to national security Prabowo Subianto plans to build warehouses and cold storage in every village as a medium-term anticipatory measure to store agricultural products There are indications that the military intimidates people opposed to the revised TNI Law Allegations of violence occurred when several journalists captured the moment Police Chief General Listyo Sigit greeted train passengers The Police Bill is included in the DPR's legislative initiative YLBHI urges the DPR and the government not to draft the Polri bill haphazardly Chairperson of UGM Student Executive Board Tiyo Ardianto faced various forms of threats and intimidation following the protest against TNI Law appreciates the solidarity of various groups that has enabled Tempo to endure difficult times National Police Chief claims to have ordered the Chief of Detectives to investigate the case of pig's head terror directed at Tempo The Press Council urges parties who object to Tempo's coverage to use their right of reply instead of sending a pig's head as a terror threat © 2021 TEMPO - Hak Cipta Dilindungi Hukum Najla Nur Fauziyah Laila Afifa TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Presidential candidate number 03 Ganjar Pranowo will hold an open house in four places across Central Java and Yogyakarta during Eid al-Fitr Ganjar Pranowo announced the open house on his official Instagram @ganjar_pranowo the former Governor of Central Java invited the public to come "Just come to the open house," wrote Ganjar One of Ganjar's open house locations is in Sleman Regency The other three places are in Central Java and Tawangmangu District in Karanganyar Regency The following is Ganjar Pranowo's open house schedule: Tegalsari RT 01 RW 037 Wedomartani Village Yogyakarta (house in front of PT Kairos Jaya Sejahtera) - Place: Griya Sri Suparni Tawangmangu RT 3/2 Letnan Sudani Cluster Berlian Purbalingga Lor (next to Central Java Vocational School and the opposite of City Forest) Editor’s Choice: Jokowi to Hold Open House at State Palace     Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Fatalities Down 56% During 2025 Eid Exodus Pelni Ferries Transport over 646,000 Passengers During Eid al-Fitr 2025 BI: Retail Sales Surge in March 2025 Driven by Ramadan PDIP Politician Reveals Megawati's Chances of Being Re-elected as Chairperson Prabowo Commends the Police Force Despite Public Criticism Environment Agency: Jakarta's Air Quality During 2025 Eid al-Fitr Better Than Previous Year 6 Popular Tourist Spots in Bali During Eid Holiday Eid al-Fitr Return Traffic: One-Way Schemes Set to Begin Tomorrow Finance Minister on Her Visit to Jokowi's House: Just a Goodwill Visit According to https://warisan budaya.kemdikbud.go.id/ Ebeg art developed in the Central Java region Ebeg art is included in traditional dance art which tells the story of a knight who is practicing war (Prince Diponegoro) This art has developed since the outbreak of the Diponegoro War (De Java Oorlog Players Ebeg is a group of 5-8 people who dance to gamelan music This dance symbolizes the people's support for Prince Diponegoro in fighting Dutch colonial imperialism the ebeg dance consists of four chapters (fragments) The ebeg dance does not require complicated choreographic techniques but the dancers are required to move in harmony and sync with each other according to the rhythm of the gamelan music.  KOMPAS.com – Sersan Dua KKO Anumerta Usman Janatin atau Usman Janatin adalah salah satu dari dia anggota KKO (Korps Komando Operasi) yang ditangkap di Singapura saat terjadi konfrontasi dengan Malaysia Ia juga menjadi salah satu prajurit KKO yang bertugas dalam Operasi Dwikora Soekarno mengutus prajurit KKO untuk menyusup ke Malaysia dan Singapura Usman pun menjalankan misi untuk menciptakan huru-hara dengan meledakkan sejumlah gedung di Singapura Baca juga: Sejarah Berdirinya Kerajaan Cirebon Usman Janatin lahir pada 18 Maret 1943 di Jatisaba ia menamatkan sekolahnya di sekolah menengah Usman pun melanjutkan pendidikan dengan masuk Korps Marinir Indonesia Ia pun ditunjuk untuk menjadi salah satu dari tiga sukarelawan untuk bertugas dalam operasi militer Komando Siaga Komando Siaga sendiri dipimpin oleh Wakil Laksamana Angkatan Udara Omar Dhani Operasi ini berlangung selama konfrontasi Indonesia-Malaysia Janatin kemudian ditempatkan di Pulau Sambu Baca juga: Ario Soerjo: Kehidupan, Kiprah, dan Tragedi Pembunuhan Usman mendaftarkan dirinya ke Sekolah Calon Tamtama KKO-AL di Malang Ia pun menjalani berbagai latihan fisik dan mental sampai dinyatakan lulus pada 1 Juni 1962 Tugas pertama yang diemban Usman adalah mengikuti Operasi Sadar di Irian Barat Ia bertugas untuk memastikan penyerahan kekuasaan berjalan dengan lancar Usman Janatin pun berhasil menyelesaikan tugasnya di Irian Barat dengan baik tugas negara lain juga sudah menanti Usman Tugas selanjutnya adalah Operasi Dwikora yang dikumandangkan oleh Presiden Soekarno Baca juga: KH Mas Mansyur: Keluarga, Pendidikan, Kiprah, dan Akhir Hidup Kompas Cyber Media (Kompas Gramedia Digital Group) Baca juga: '+json_baca_juga.items[i].title+' infamously known as the "Hannibal Lecter of Java," has turned into a rising social media content creator known for his unique and entertaining videos that often carry motivational messages Sumanto shocked Indonesia when he was arrested for the theft and cannibalism of a corpse named Mbok (Madam) Rinah he was found guilty of also consuming two other bodies during his time working on a sugarcane plantation in Lampung.  leading to Sumanto's imprisonment for five years as cannibalism was not covered under the Criminal Code cannibalism has since been addressed in Article 271 He was eventually released on Oct. 24 his return to his hometown was met with rejection by the community Sumanto was placed in a rehabilitation center in Bungkanel The transformation began when Sumanto was invited to be a brand ambassador for an event in Banyumas in mid-2024 This opportunity marked the beginning of his shift toward social media with a new Instagram and TikTok account set up to share his content and Sumanto's social media following quickly grew Now with more than 18,000 followers on Instagram Mustajab Mental Health Clinic in Purbalingga where he collaborates with a social media team to create content. His activities range from sharing motivational quotes and engaging in fitness routines to broadcasting food (mukbang) and even feeding fish at the clinic’s pond while offering life lessons Sumanto’s content creation process mirrors that of a professional influencer he is often made up by his team to ensure he looks fresh and presentable he not only shares his enjoyment of the meal but also imparts positive messages about life and resilience and reading the Quran,” Sumanto told Jakarta Globe's sister publication It’s all part of my daily routine here.” Though he has become a popular figure online Sumanto admits that he hasn’t yet ventured into his local community "I haven't had the chance to interact with people in the village The journey to becoming a content creator was made possible by Dr who explained how Sumanto’s social media presence began “It started last year when Sumanto was asked to be a brand ambassador for an event in Banyumas and the response from the public has been very positive,” Dr “Sumanto now shares everything from his daily activities to motivational words.” Sumanto’s online persona is vastly different from the one that haunted the public's imagination years ago offering followers a unique perspective on life His content often features motivational quotes and educational insights Sumanto is cooperative and even takes the initiative to come up with his content ideas “He is very proactive about his content creation His social media presence is mostly on Instagram and TikTok we use them as constructive feedback,” Dr Local residents have also expressed admiration for Sumanto's efforts “I’ve seen his content on Instagram It’s amazing to see Sumanto creating videos like that—starting from eating satay to doing sports and even participating in village activities.” Students like Nunung Rahmawati also appreciate Sumanto’s messages “His content is not only interesting but also beneficial He’s become a brand ambassador and gained thousands of followers Sumanto’s transformation into a content creator has not only helped reshape his image but also served to provide a fresh perspective to the public David Tarigan Gelap Gempita: The Sukatani Duo’s Restlessness Sukatani expresses their angst about today’s sickening social PUNK is one of the music genres that has seen the most eager revival in the post-pandemic Indonesian music industry. New names such as The Jansen and Dongker have continued to be on the lips of Indonesian music lovers to this day Because of its strong intersection with politics and musical aspects of the punk genre are again becoming a subject of debate See Other Packages Get daily summary of exclusive and in-depth news in your email Inbox by joining the Newsletter Mahfud Md: The Cabinet’s Psychology Has Changed Again, Tempo's Selections of Literature and Arts Works Ceramic Artworks of Albert Yonathan . Ethics Indonesia will be the "country-of-focus" at the 28th Singapore International Film Festival with the country's burgeoning independent film scene this time taking center stage Three Indonesian films are in competition at the festival: Kamila Andini’s "The Seen and Unseen" in the Asian Feature Film Competition and Makbul Mubarak’s "The Malediction" and Suryo Wiyogo’s "Joko" in the Southeast Asian Short Film Competition Legendary avant-garde filmmaker Garin Nugroho is also set to receive the Honorary Award from SGIFF's Silver Screen Awards A special programme called "Focus — Histories of Tomorrow: Indonesian Cinema After the New Order" will screen 15 Indonesian films to mark the post-Suharto era as a turning point when Indonesian films started becoming more diverse and expressive One of the films is "The Ballads of Cinema Lovers," a 2017 documentary by Yuda Kurniawan on former journalist Bowo Leksono and a film club he started in Purbalingga Bowo also founded the Purbalingga Film Festival screening independent films in remote villages around Purbalingga and inspiring a new generation of filmmakers Hari Suhariyadi’s 2016 movie "The Talisman," also screened as part of Focus is an interesting take on the problem of religion in Indonesia shining a light on "alternative" beliefs outside the country's six official religions "A Goat" by young avant-garde auteur Tunggul Banjaransari will have its world premiere in Focus The film's surreal plot involves a water trader getting entangled in a plot against the military and martial artists both of whom he suspected of stealing his neighbors' goats Focus is co-curated by one of the founders of film criticism website Cinema Poetica The festival this year also features forums to highlight the evolution of cinema due to technological changes in cinematography production and even the way we consume film The festival will also introduce the inaugural Southeast Asian Producer’s Network this year Eleven regional commissioners and producers Indonesia’s Mouly Surya and representatives from HBO Asia and Astro Shaw will meet to chart the future of collaborative filmmaking in the region in a public talk "Our movie-going culture has entered a new stage Filmmakers and producers are producing great content that are played across multiple screens from cinemas to television to online platforms," SGIFF's executive director The Future of Cinema Forum will also show scenes from films shot in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technology – including "Manic" and "The Protectors: Walk in the Ranger’s Shoes." SGIFF's tickets start from $12 per screening session and are now on sale from Sistic loosely translated as Christ’s bloodstone has an emotional value because the red flecks are believed to be drops of Christ’s blood from his crucifixion.  "Many French nobles seek this stone because it is used as a noble’s seal," precious stone expert Sujatmiko Sujatmiko added that the Le Sang du Christ is also often called a heliotrope while the residents of Purbalingga know it better as the nogo suwi stone The stones found along the Klawing River are currently being displayed at the geology faculty at Soedirman Poerwokerto University (Unsoed).  The heliotrope was once used to observe the movements of the sun There was once a belief that the user of the stone would gain magical powers The stone can also stimulate physical strength said the precious stone was formed 25 million years ago.  "The stone was formed from a volcanic process when the volcanoes under the sea spewed extremely hot lava on the sediments of the ocean’s floor The stone was then formed after it solidified," he said.  Due to its legendary historical background people nowadays use the stone to make luxurious jewelry Many use it as an ancient Javanese amulet because they believe it possesses magical properties.  Siswandi said the red stains on the stone were due to an oxidation process when the stone was formed the dark green color was from magnesium oxide and the brown color was derived from mangan oxide.  6 Birth Control Methods Covered by BPJS Health: Injections, Vasectomy, IUDs, and More Jennie, Lisa, and Rose BLACKPINK Gather at the Met Gala 2025 KOSTCON 2025, the First Largest K-Drama OST Concert in Jakarta, to Take Place on August 2nd 10 Best Cities to Visit in Japan Besides Tokyo to Add to Your Bucket List 10 Recommended Budget-Friendly Tourist Destinations in the United States What Are the Cheapest Businesses to Start from Home? 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Here Are the Top 12 Destinations Komodo Island Captivates Gwyneth Paltrow Report: Indonesia Lacks 700 Pilots Per Year Marzuki Surprised by Protests from Singapore over KRI Usman Harun Anas Maamun Appointed Newly-Elected Riau Governor Indonesia Seeks to Activate Border Liaison Committee Bahasa Indonesia Starts to Fade Away at Borders Soekarwo-Syaifullah Wins East Java Election Artists and netizens express their support for the band on social media using the hashtag #KamiBersamaSukatani (we are with Sukatani) often accompanied by the slogan “ACAB,” which stands for “all cops are bastards." and vocalist Novi Citra pose in an undated picture from their Instagram account PHOTO: SUKATANI BAND'S INSTAGRAM/THE JAKARTA POST JAKARTA – The Central Java Police have launched an internal investigation into six officers for allegedly intimidating members of Purbalingga punk band Sukatani to force them to retract their viral song “Bayar “The officers are currently being questioned by investigators from the Internal Affairs Division [Propam] We will share the results of the investigation with the public once it is complete,” Central Java Police spokesperson Sr Artanto said the investigation had been initiated in response to a public complaint alleging that the officers had committed an ethics violation and had abused their power during a meeting with members of Sukatani last week several officers from the Central Java Police’s cybercrime division met with Sukatani members in Banyuwangi to seek “clarification” on the song the duo posted a video on their Instagram account apologizing to National Police Chief Gen Listyo Sigit Prabowo and other officials for their song They also announced that they had removed the song from all digital platforms and urged the public to delete any recordings of “Bayar the band’s producer and guitarist Muhammad Syifa Al Ufti The punk band is known for wearing full face masks and performing under the stage names Alectroguy and Twister Angel Novi was dismissed from her day job as a teacher at an Islamic elementary school in the neighboring regency of Banjarnegara The school’s headmistress claimed that Novi had been fired for violating the school’s code of ethics by exposing parts of her body in violation of Islamic law The incident attracted widespread public attention with artists and netizens expressing their support for the band on social media using the hashtag #KamiBersamaSukatani (we are with Sukatani) Internet users also accused the police of intimidating the band members into revealing their identities and removing “Bayar The song was chanted at various protests, such as the Kamisan silent protest in Jakarta and the Indonesia Gelap (Dark Indonesia) rallies in the capital city and other regions protesting recent policies from President Prabowo Subianto and his administration Unidentified groups of people vandalized several government buildings in Purbalingga including the police station and the Regional Representative Council (DPRD) building as well as phrases such as “MERAH #SUKATANI” (red #sukatani) Artanto of the Central Java Police denied the accusations that the policed officers had intimidated the band members insisting that the police had met with them for “a casual conversation” and that the officers had carried out their duties in a “professional manner” the director of the Semarang Legal Aid Institute (LBH Semarang) suggesting it was unlikely the band would voluntarily reveal their identities and retract their song from streaming platforms without any external pressure we urge the National Police headquarters to conduct the investigation to prevent any potential conflict of interest If the officers are found to have intimidated the band they must face appropriate sanctions for violating the band’s right to free expression,” he said Police Chief Listyo described the apology video as a “miscommunication” and stressed that the National Police were not “anti-criticism” He also announced plans to offer Sukatani the role of “police ambassadors” allowing them to represent the public in criticizing and evaluating corrupt officers “This is part of our commitment to transforming the police force into an institution that can fully accept and respond to criticism Criticism is how the public shows their love for the National Police,” he said on Sunday Purbalingga Regent Fahmi Muhammad Hanif announced in a video posted on his Instagram account on Saturday that the regency administration would assist Novi in finding a new teaching job within the regency “We will welcome you with open arms if you choose to teach at a school in Purbalingga,” he said The planned new exhibits at the London museum are part of a new "rapid response" strategy aimed at securing items that have become newsworthy But their inclusion promises to be an embarrassment to the companies that sell them focusing attention on the low wages paid to workers Products from the Katy Perry false eyelashes range Photograph: Gethin Chamberlain for the ObserverKieran Long senior V&A curator in charge of the collection has argued that "ugly and sinister objects demand the museum's attention just as much as beautiful and beneficial ones do" The decision to acquire the Primark jeans was made in response to the Rana Plaza factory disaster in April More than 1,100 people died after workers were told to remain at their stations despite large cracks appearing in the walls Long – who presents the BBC TV programmes Restoration Home and The House that £100K Built – said he decided he also wanted the eyelashes in the collection after reading about the way in which they were made "Globalised consumerism is a phenomenon that deliberately removes production to a distant location and the making of many of the things we buy is therefore invisible to us," he said "It should come as little surprise that exploitation of the workforce sometimes ensues but its task is to collect for posterity and display critical moments in the history of manufacturing and design." He said the lashes were "quite astonishing pieces of craftsmanship" but that discovering the conditions in which they were made had convinced him that the museum – which courted controversy this year when it bought prototypes of the first 3D printed gun – should help to deepen the public's understanding of the process "The V&A has many objects from history made by enslaved workers or those under various kinds of oppression I think future researchers will look back on the early 21st century and want to find serious research about how things were made in a globalised consumer economy." Eylure's parent company is adamant that the Katy Perry range of lashes is made legally by its supplier, PT Royal Korindah, inside the firm's factory in the town of Purbalingga in central Java, Indonesia But questions have been raised about Korindah's operations and the conduct of the wider false eyelash industry in Indonesia Stars such as Perry and Cheryl Cole have helped to turn false eyelashes into a £110m-a-year industry in the UK alone Many of the biggest names in fashion source from factories in Purbalingga The small town in central Java has proved attractive to the South Korean-dominated industry because of its comparatively low legal minimum wage requiring total concentration; workers say it leaves them with sore eyes and aching limbs and backs according to the Royal Korindah factory manager Workers in Royal Korindah's main factory do earn the legal minimum but it has also employed hundreds more women in satellite workshops where wage slips reveal that they can receive just half the legal minimum – about 4p for each pair they make The situation is even more desperate for women who work from their own homes Companies less reputable than Korindah pay these young women as little as 1p a pair to knit strands of hair into the basic lashes that will eventually end up on western shelves The Asia Floor Wage Alliance – which campaigns for workers' rights in the region – calculates that a family of four in Indonesia needs £166 a month to cover their basic needs About 90% of the estimated 100,000 workers employed in the false eyelash business in Purbalingga are women said she was making lashes for Royal Korindah's partnership workshop in Arenan for just 2p a pair She was previously employed in the workshop but quit when she was seven months pregnant Now she juggles caring for the baby with making eyelashes for the company on her own loom sitting on the rough concrete floor of her dark and empty home but did not have the money to go on in higher education though I would have liked to," she said but now I think I will always be doing this Sometimes I feel dizzy and I have problems with my eyes She was born with no arms and uses her toes to make the lashes for a different factory – which does not supply Eylure – and is paid 1p a pair "I have been making eyelashes since I was 15 I use my feet to thread them," she said "We often ask for more money because the price is too low and after working for a long time we do get tired." PT Royal Korindah was founded in 1976 and has established itself as the leading manufacturer It is first boiled and dyed before being knitted into lashes The lashes are placed in an oven to fix the curl and cut again to give them a style before they are packaged "Labour is the expensive process," said manager Anjarwinarto Men are not patient enough to do the job." Women start in the factory at 18 and work until they are about 40 "because after that their eyes go" They can make a single strip in about 10 minutes Anjarwinarto said they can average 30 to 40 pieces a day Last year the Purbalingga Manpower Agency complained that thousands of workers – a third of those employed in the industry in the area – were being paid less than the minimum wage but said it was unaware that Royal Korindah was subcontracting There is no suggestion that any of the other western fashion companies which source from factories in Purbalingga were aware of the arrangement Royal Korindah did not respond to requests for comment on its subcontracting arrangements A spokesman stressed that the Katy Perry range of eyelashes was made in the main factory "We welcome reporters visiting the false lash facility and acknowledge that Eylure does work with Royal Korindah which is understood to be one of the best and most respected facilities in Indonesia used by a number of leading brands and which contributes enormously to the local community "Royal Korindah pays the minimum wage set by the Indonesian government or higher We do not work with any sub-factories or partnerships factories in the production of our products." This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media A video showing a group of men allegedly intimidating a tavern owner in the Kedungmenjangan area went viral on social media the men can be seen demanding a "bonus" after purchasing a large quantity of alcoholic drinks One of the suspects was even filmed climbing onto the tavern's display table The Purbalingga Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) responded swiftly to the incident three of the five individuals caught on video were arrested During a press conference on Tuesday (April 29 explained that two separate violations were uncovered during the investigation “The first offense is extortion and threats committed by the suspects The second offense is the sale of alcohol without a proper permit which violates local regulations,” the Police Chief said The three suspects have been detained and charged with multiple criminal offenses under the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) They could face up to 9 years in prison if convicted the police also confiscated eight bottles of alcoholic beverages from the scene The violation of local regulations is being processed through a light criminal offense (tipiring) procedure handled by the Satreskrim and Satsamapta units Although the suspects were seen wearing clothing with markings of a local mass organization (ormas) in the video Police Chief AKBP Achmad Akbar emphasized that the investigation is focusing solely on the criminal acts “We want to make it clear that our focus is on the actions of the suspects not their group affiliations,” he stated The police chief also urged the public not to hesitate in reporting any form of extortion *BACA BERITA TERKINI LAINNYA DI GOOGLE NEWS Konten berbayar berikut dibuat dan disajikan Advertiser Borneotribun.com tidak terkait dalam pembuatan konten ini Subscribe di situs ini untuk mendapatkan update berita terbaru Coconuts Recently, “zombie run” races in which the runners are motivated by a horde of fake undead chasing after them have become increasingly popular in some countries the Indonesian regency of Purbalingga decided to try and attract tourists to their corner of Central Java with a similar kind of race event but instead of having runners chased by pretend zombies they recruited a local resident infamous for having actually eaten human flesh a 31-year-old man from Purbalingga named Sumanto made headlines in Indonesia and around the world after he was arrested for digging up the corpse of an 80-year-old woman and eating it flesh He claimed to have eaten the flesh of two other people as well saying the act gave him supernatural powers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr6sZflwBUo –FYI the video above has English subtitles- Despite claiming to have completely reformed from his cannibalistic ways (he has said he now just wants to find love and somebody who will marry him) Sumanto is apparently still game to play up to his infamous image as evidenced by his participation in this race event in Purbalingga https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2130088690336263&set=a.1573737092638095&type=3 On the poster the event is advertised with the words “Lari Bersama Dikejar Sumanto” which roughly translates to “Run Together Being Chased by Sumanto” the 800 or so people who signed up for the race which took place along the Klawing River on Saturday who amiably gave chase once the race was on said they recruited Sumanto to drum up interest in the event Bambang said the first through third place winners received cash prizes as well as bags of local produce and medals made with local ‘Klawing’ gemstones But he said that being chased by Sumanto was enough motivation to get all of the participants running pretty hard Apparently the event was big enough of a success that the Purbalingga government is planning on making the Sumanto chase race an annual event Get the best of Coconuts delivered to your inbox Copyright © 2025 Coconuts Media Limited Terms Of Service Privacy Policy