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Jokowi’s ‘Stomping a Cow’s Head’ Ritual: PDIP Response, Political Implications, and Economic Impact in Indonesia

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Members of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) have criticized former President Joko Widodo following his participation in a traditional ritual in Lampung that involved stepping on a buffalo head. PDIP representatives characterized the former leader’s recent political engagements as being “local” in scope. The reaction from PDIP follows recent sightings of the former … Read more

North Sumatra Ranks 5th in Indonesia for HIV/AIDS Cases

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Indonesia’s North Sumatra province has surged into the national top five for HIV/AIDS cases, a public health crisis fueled by drug use, stigma, and systemic gaps in prevention. With over 564,000 people living with HIV nationwide—and rising—local officials and activists are sounding alarms over a “silent epidemic” that risks worsening without urgent action. Dr. Sofyan … Read more