Shameful! Talented University Student Criticized by Indonesian Netizens for Appearance

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 June 24, 2025, 18:00

INSIGHT HARBOR - One of the participants in the Clash of Champions Ruangguru Season 2, Zahran Nizar Fadhlan, has received criticism from netizens.

It is known that Zahran Nizar Fadhlan is a student at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) majoring in Aerospace Engineering with a GPA of 3.94.

However, ironically, instead of receiving support or praise, Zahran has faced criticism from Indonesian netizens.

According to Poskota, citing the Instagram account @tvmania_id on Sunday, June 22, 2025, Zahran's appearance became the subject of mockery by some people.

“His face alone is enough to make many people laugh,” said one person.

Some other comments were even harsher, judging Zahran's appearance harshly without considering his achievements and efforts. Words like “resembles a Javanese ancestor” and “ugly face” appeared in the comment section, causing many people to be outraged by the increasingly unreasonable standards of netizens' judgments.

Yet, Zahran is no ordinary person. Besides having nearly perfect GPA, he has also won medals in various international science olympiads such as IPhO and IOAA. Unfortunately, all those achievements seem meaningless to those who only focus on physical appearance.

Ironically, the Clash of Champions event itself aims to highlight intelligent students and university students to inspire the younger generation. However, the negative comments from netizens have undermined the spirit and meaning of the event.

Many other netizens have spoken out in defense of Zahran. They argue that such criticism reflects how superficial some people still are in judging others. Hashtags like #SupportZahran and #AchievementNotAppearance began to emerge on various social media platforms.

Zahran himself has not directly responded to the comments. However, his composure during the event and his academic record speak volumes, effectively silencing the baseless criticism.

Zahran's case is not merely about appearance. It is about how we, as a society, must learn to be wiser in giving comments. Do we want to be known as a nation that supports achievements, or one that brings down talented young people simply because they do not meet the visual standards of the media?

Source :

https://www.gelora.co/2025/06/viral-mahasiswa-itb-dengan-ipk-394-yang.html

Indo Defence 2025: Indonesia's Role in Global Defence Innovation

 

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June 18, 2025, 07:00

INSIGHT HARBOR- President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, accompanied by Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, officially opened the Indo Defense 2025 Expo & Forum at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) in Kemayoran, North Jakarta, on Wednesday (June 11, 2025). The event, themed “Defense Partnerships for Global Peace & Stability,” marks the 10th edition and is the largest defense industry exhibition on the global stage.

The opening ceremony began with the singing of the national anthem “Indonesia Raya,” followed by a prayer and a report on the readiness of Indo Defence 2025 by the Indonesian Minister of Defense.

Defense Minister Sjafrie stated that Indo Defence, held from June 11 to 14, 2025, was attended by 1,180 exhibition participants, with confirmed attendance from 42 friendly nations through 659 foreign companies and 521 domestic manufacturers.

“Specifically reported to the President, in Indo Defence, many productions are now being led by the younger generation of the nation's children who possess the spirit of Indonesian technocratic nationalism. This signifies the era of the rise of the modern technocratic generation in Indonesia,” said Defense Minister Sjafrie.

This exhibition not only showcases modern defense equipment such as drones, radars, and combat vehicles, but also serves as a meeting place for stakeholders from the military, government, and defense industries.

Focus on Domestic Industry

The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Defense, emphasizes the importance of technology transfer and strengthening defense offsets. Indo Defense provides a platform for local industries such as PT Pindad, PT PAL, and PT Dirgantara Indonesia to showcase their capabilities and establish international cooperation.

According to an official statement from the organizers, Indo Defence 2025 will also serve as a platform for a number of MoUs and strategic agreements between Indonesia and its foreign partners regarding defense modernization.

The event then continued with the inauguration of the Indo Defense 2025 Expo and Forum, marked by the launch of the MV3-EV electric tactical vehicle produced by PT Pindad. The launch of the MV3-EV vehicle was carried out symbolically through the signing of a plaque and the naming of the vehicle by the President of the Republic of Indonesia. On this occasion, the President named the vehicle “Pandu”—inspired by the epic figure from the Mahabharata known as the pioneer or first leader—with the hope that it will become a pioneer in the development of national electric vehicles in the future.

Source :

https://www.kemhan.go.id/2025/06/11/presiden-prabowo-didampingi-menhan-sjafrie-resmikan-indo-defence-2025-luncurkan-kendaraan-listrik-taktis-mv3-ev-pandu.html

Amazing Tifo when Indonesia vs China in gbk !

 

June 7, 2025, 21:00 

INSIGHT HARBOR - Indonesian National Team Supporters spread an impressive tifo in the Indonesia vs China match in the 2026 World Cup Qualification at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Thursday (5/6).

One of the most attention-grabbing tifos is "Break the Great Wall of China". This Tifo depicts the fighting spirit of the Indonesian National Team to destroy the dominance of the opposing team. With a visual that depicts the giant wall of China that is starting to collapse, the supporters want to show that Indonesia is not afraid to face even a great power.

In addition, there is also a tifo with a picture of Nusantara soldiers, complete with cultural attributes from various regions in Indonesia: Dayak's signature shield, Ulos cloth from Batak, traditional Maluku weapons, to headdresses from Java. This is not just art in the stands, but a symbol of unity and diversity of Indonesian culture that come together to support Garuda.

Before GBK was bewitched by tifo, supporters were entertained by the performance of the legendary music group God Bless with their popular song, Rumah Kita. In addition, there is also Judika's soloist who sings the songs "Indonesia Pusaka and Bagimu Negeri".

Tifo is not just a decoration. It is the visual language of supporters, which is able to convey the message of courage, fighting spirit, and love for the homeland. In this match against China, Indonesia not only won on the field, but also won in the stands.

Source : 

https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20250605205654-142-1237057/tifo-dobrak-tembok-china-dan-teropong-piala-dunia-sihir-gbk/amp

GODBLESS PERFORMED AT GBK, ENLIVENING THE INDONESIA VS CHINA MATCH.

 

June 2, 2025, 20:00

INSIGHT HARBOR - The Indonesian national team's Instagram account posted a video of legendary musician and Godbless vocalist Ahmad Albar receiving a phone call from Indonesian national team coach Patrick Kluivert.

The video begins with the ringing of Ahmad Albar's phone. When he answers, Kluivert's voice is heard immediately greeting him and asking about Ahmad Albar's readiness to perform at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (GBK) for the Indonesia vs. China match.

    “Are you ready to heat up GBK because the fans are already waiting. We need your energy on the         field,” said Kluivert.

Ahmad Albar enthusiastically accepted the invitation, stating that he and his band were ready to perform and support the atmosphere of the match.

     “Okay, Patrick, we'll be there, and we're all ready,” replied Ahmad Albar.

Closing the conversation, Patrick Kluivert also invited Indonesian national team supporters to fill the stadium and promised a lively atmosphere for the upcoming match.

    “Garuda fans, something exciting is coming. Get ready,” said Kluivert.

God Bless' performance is not just about entertainment, but also a symbol of unity and nationalism shared by the Indonesian national team on the field. Their songs, such as “Rumah Kita,” “Semut Hitam,” and “Panggung Sandiwara,” will fill the stadium with energy that ignites the spirit of the supporters.

PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir also expressed his full support for this collaboration. He stated that God Bless' presence will boost the mental strength of the players and ignite the fighting spirit of the Indonesian people.

The match on June 5 is very important because it is one of the key steps for Indonesia to advance to the next round of the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers. With the full support of fans pumped up by God Bless music, it is hoped that the Indonesian national team can perform at their best and achieve positive results.

Source:

https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20250529131721-142-1234495/dipanggil-kluivert-godbless-siap-panaskan-gbk-di-indonesia-vs-china:

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