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The First McDonald’s Branch In Indonesia Is Closing On 10th May 2020, Leaving Netizens Feeling Nostalgic And Brokenhearted

Sunday, 10th May 2020 will be the last day of operations for McDonald's Sarinah, the first McD outlet in Indonesia. Netizens are totally heartbroken.

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Indonesian Spectacle-Wearers Rejoice As Eyewear Stores’ Delivery Services Let You Buy Or Fix Your Glasses From Home

Indonesian eyewear chain stores Optik Melawai, Optik Seis, and Optik Tunggal now offer delivery and home eyewear repair services for their customers.

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Indonesian Designer Creates “Flatpack Faceshield” That Uses One Single Piece Of Plastic For COVID-19 Frontliners

Designer Dhanistha Dyaksa creates a Flatpack Faceshield that uses just a single plastic sheet, and can be manufactured and sent to health workers quickly.

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Indomie’s Special Ramadan-Edition Packaging Features Empty Plates And Bowl, Creativity Leaves Netizens In Stitches

Indomie, the world-famous instant noodle brand, came up with unique Ramadan edition five-in-one packs to show respect to those who are fasting.

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3 Jakarta-Based Indie Musicians Share Experiences & Tips For Juggling A Day Job With A Creative Career

Three Jakarta-based independent musicians, Tomo Hartono (Rekah), Smita Basuki (Bedchamber), and Dylan Amirio (Logic Lost), share their experiences.

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Indonesians Create Art With Bread and Meses During Quarantine, Resulting In Some Viral Masterpieces

Indonesian netizens have decided to cope with the loneliness and boredom of stay-at-home orders by making quarantine art out of bread and meses.

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Indonesia To Distribute COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits Nationwide As It Produces 10,000 Of Them By 8th May 2020

Indonesia will distribute 10,000 locally made COVID-19 rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits on Friday, 8th May 2020. More will follow throughout the month.

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ITB And UNPAD Collaborated To Create Health Ministry-Approved Ventilators For COVID-19 Patients; 300-500 Machines Ready To Be Produced

ITB and UNPAD created portable ventilators called the Vent-I to help COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms. The Vent-I will be donated to several hospitals.

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Jakarta Extends PSBB Until 22nd May 2020, To Attempt To Curb The Rise Of COVID-19 Cases

On Wednesday, 22nd April 2020, Governor Anies Baswedan officially announced that the Jakarta PSBB will be extended starting from 24th April until 22nd May.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players In Indonesia Give The Popular Nintendo Series A Unique Local Touch – From Indomie Hats To Warungs

Indonesian Animal Crossing: New Horizon players have localized the popular Nintendo Switch game by making Indonesian-themed clothing and furniture designs.

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