Indonesian influencer and former actor Sandy Tumiwa has deleted a photo that was edited to feature Tessa Kaunang without her consent, following a public apology issued on social media. The controversy stems from allegations that Tumiwa manipulated the image to create a misleading narrative, sparking outrage among fans and fellow influencers. Tumiwa’s apology came after … Read more
JAKARTA, May 13, 2026 — Indonesia’s Minister of Religion, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, has issued a public apology after wearing traditional Acehnese attire during a greeting for non-Muslim religious celebrations, a move that has ignited a national debate over cultural sensitivity, religious symbolism, and the role of regional traditions in Indonesia’s pluralistic society. The controversy erupted … Read more
In a competition designed to instill the foundational values of national unity and civic duty, a lapse in empathy has sparked a significant public outcry. The People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI) has issued a formal apology and taken disciplinary action following a controversy involving a Master of Ceremonies (MC) during … Read more
London, United Kingdom – A recent social media post by Dwi Sasetyaningtyas, an Indonesian alumna of the prestigious LPDP (Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan) scholarship program, has sparked a national conversation regarding citizenship and national identity. Sasetyaningtyas publicly apologized after a video she shared celebrating her children receiving British passports ignited widespread criticism, with many questioning … Read more