Dita Alangkara

Indonesia

Chief Photographer, Jakarta Bureau at Associated Press

AP Chief Photographer for Indonesia, based in Jakarta. https://t.co/c3Rt3HaMhI

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Growing demand for patchouli oil is driving the industry in Indonesia, but at what cost?

3 weeks ago | niagara-gazette.com | Edna Tarigan |Dita Alangkara |Fadlan Syam

SIMBORO, Indonesia — Tucked between the village and the forest, Haruna and his father-in-law worked diligently through the night distilling dried patchouli plants, stoking the boiler with firewood, drops of fragrant patchouli oil trickling into plastic bottles. A sense of satisfaction washed over them as they watched the container fill with thick, rich brown oil, a sign of high-quality patchouli, the result of their hard work and precision.
La creciente demanda de aceite de pachulí impulsa a la industria en Indonesia, pero ¿a qué costo?

1 month ago | independentespanol.com | Edna Tarigan |Dita Alangkara |Fadlan Syam
La creciente demanda de aceite de pachulí impulsa a la industria en Indonesia, pero ¿a qué costo?

1 month ago | apnews.com | Edna Tarigan |Dita Alangkara |Fadlan Syam

Ubicados entre el pueblo y el bosque, Haruna y su suegro trabajaron diligentemente durante la noche destilando plantas secas de pachulí, alimentando la caldera con leña, mientras gotas de aceite fragante de pachulí caían en botellas de plástico. Una sensación de satisfacción los invadió al ver el contenedor llenarse con un aceite espeso y rico de color marrón, un indicio de pachulí de alta calidad, resultado de su arduo trabajo y precisión.
Climate impacts cocoa farmers

1 month ago | hickoryrecord.com | Victoria Milko |Dita Alangkara

TANJUNG REJO, Indonesia — The loud whir of a chainsaw resonates through the forest as a small group of farmers gathers around a tree filled with red seed pods. With one slow stroke, a severed knobby branch hits the ground. "Now it will help the tree grow new fruit," farmer Tari Santoso said with a smile.
AP PHOTOS: Indonesian sharia clown teaches Islamic values to children

1 month ago | courant.com | Dita Alangkara |Edna Tarigan

By DITA ALANGKARA and EDNA TARIGANTANGERANG, Indonesia (AP) — Wearing a colorful costume, red nose and a turban on his head, Yahya Hendrawan performs as a clown in Indonesian schools, teaching Islamic values to children and teenagers. He started out working birthday parties as a side hustle.
Indonesian sharia clown teaches Islamic values to children

1 month ago | msn.com | Dita Alangkara |Edna Tarigan

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AP PHOTOS: Indonesian sharia clown teaches Islamic values to children

1 month ago | sfgate.com | Dita Alangkara |Edna Tarigan

Yahya Edward Hendrawan, who is also known as 'Yahya the Clown', gives an Islamic religious class during a Ramadan event at an elementary school in Tangerang, Indonesia, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Yahya Edward Hendrawan, who is also known as 'Yahya the Clown', left, and Sumantri, who goes with 'Mantri Mejikom' as his stage name, apply make up before performing at an iftar event in Tangerang, Indonesia, Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
AP PHOTOS: Indonesian sharia clown teaches Islamic values to children

1 month ago | messenger-inquirer.com | Dita Alangkara |Edna Tarigan

TANGERANG, Indonesia (AP) â Wearing a colorful costume, red nose and a turban on his head, Yahya Hendrawan performs as a clown in Indonesian schools, teaching Islamic values to children and teenagers. He started out working birthday parties as a side hustle. But in 2010 his religious teacher encouraged him to become a modern-day Abu Nawas, a legendary Arabic poet known for his wit, wisdom, humor and clever wordplay, so he could bring a cheerful, lighthearted approach to teaching religion.
AP PHOTOS: Indonesian sharia clown teaches Islamic values to children

1 month ago | register-herald.com | Dita Alangkara |Edna Tarigan

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AP PHOTOS: Indonesian sharia clown teaches Islamic values to children

1 month ago | thederrick.com | Dita Alangkara |Edna Tarigan

TANGERANG, Indonesia (AP) — Wearing a colorful costume, red nose and a turban on his head, Yahya Hendrawan performs as a clown in Indonesian schools, teaching Islamic values to children and teenagers. He started out working birthday parties as a side hustle. But in 2010 his religious teacher encouraged him to become a modern-day Abu Nawas, a legendary Arabic poet known for his wit, wisdom, humor and clever wordplay, so he could bring a cheerful, lighthearted approach to teaching religion.