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Al Jazeera
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Jazeera
Daredevil biker stuns Indonesia's night fair crowd with fearless stunts
On the motorbike seat, she started the engine, sped up and began a death-defying performance inside the track known as Satan's Barrel. Sri Wahyuni was the star of the most-awaited performance at the night fair in the outskirts of Medan city in Indonesia's North Sumatra province. She began riding Satan's Barrel at 17, drawn to it by curiosity while searching for work. Now 25, she's a key performer in this iconic Indonesian night fair act. Riding in Satan's Barrel requires courage. The riders don't wear helmets on the velodrome track, also known as the Wall of Death. Wahyuni always rides with one other biker, and sometimes as many as five ride on the circular track, its painted wooden walls 6 to 10 metres (19 to 33 feet) in diameter. That, of course, makes the audience nervous. Wahyuni works at least four hours a night. One recent evening, the single mother took her 5-year-old daughter to the fair, fed her, then let her wait at the ticket box during the show. At the end of the performance, the women spread their arms and even held hands on their motorbikes, signalling the finale. The audience stuck out their hands to give money from the top of the barrel, and Wahyuni and her partner welcomed the bills one by one, a tip for the excitement they presented that night. Afterwards, they tidied up the bikes and counted their tips. Wahyuni earns a weekly salary, but the tips help with rent and daily needs for her small family. She admits it is difficult for her to find a new job or start a business by herself. 'I am hoping for the best. I think there is no way I can keep working like this,' Wahyuni said.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AP PHOTOS: A death-defying ride and a night's earnings in Satan's Barrel
MEDAN, Indonesia (AP) — On the motorbike seat, she started the engine, sped up and began a death-defying performance inside the track known as the Satan's Barrel. Sri Wahyuni was the star of the most-awaited performance at the night fair in the outskirts of Medan city in Indonesia's North Sumatra province. She began riding the Satan's Barrel at 17, drawn to it by curiosity while searching for work. Now 25, she's a key performer in this iconic Indonesian night fair act. Riding in the Satan's Barrel requires courage. The riders don't wear helmets on the velodrome track also known as the Wall of Death. Wahyuni always rides with one other biker, and sometimes as many as five ride on the circular track, its painted wooden walls 6 to 10 meters (19 to 33 feet) in diameter. That, of course, makes the audience nervous. Wahyuni works at least four hours a night. One recent evening, the single mother took her 5-year-old daughter to the fair, fed her, then let her wait at the ticket box during the show. At the end of the performance, the women spread their arms and even held hands on their motorbikes, signaling the finale. The audience stuck out their hands to give money from the top of the barrel, and Wahyuni and her partner welcomed the bills one by one, a tip for the excitement they presented that night. Afterward, they tidied up the bikes and counted their tips. Wahyuni earns a weekly salary, but the tips help with rent and daily needs for her small family. She admits it is difficult for her to find a new job or start a business by herself. 'I am hoping for the best. I think there is no way I can keep working like this,' Wahyuni said. ___ Tarigan reported from Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Independent
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
AP PHOTOS: A death-defying ride and a night's earnings in Satan's Barrel
On the motorbike seat, she started the engine, sped up and began a death-defying performance inside the track known as the Satan 's Barrel. Sri Wahyuni was the star of the most-awaited performance at the night fair in the outskirts of Medan city in Indonesia's North Sumatra province. She began riding the Satan's Barrel at 17, drawn to it by curiosity while searching for work. Now 25, she's a key performer in this iconic Indonesian night fair act. Riding in the Satan's Barrel requires courage. The riders don't wear helmets on the velodrome track also known as the Wall of Death. Wahyuni always rides with one other biker, and sometimes as many as five ride on the circular track, its painted wooden walls 6 to 10 meters (19 to 33 feet) in diameter. That, of course, makes the audience nervous. Wahyuni works at least four hours a night. One recent evening, the single mother took her 5-year-old daughter to the fair, fed her, then let her wait at the ticket box during the show. At the end of the performance, the women spread their arms and even held hands on their motorbikes, signaling the finale. The audience stuck out their hands to give money from the top of the barrel, and Wahyuni and her partner welcomed the bills one by one, a tip for the excitement they presented that night. Afterward, they tidied up the bikes and counted their tips. Wahyuni earns a weekly salary, but the tips help with rent and daily needs for her small family. She admits it is difficult for her to find a new job or start a business by herself. 'I am hoping for the best. I think there is no way I can keep working like this,' Wahyuni said. ___ Tarigan reported from Jakarta, Indonesia.
Free Malaysia Today
11-05-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Migrant mums work hard out of love for their children
31-year-old Mayang Sari hopes to continue working in Malaysia to ensure her child in Indonesia receives a good education. PETALING JAYA : A mother needs to summon extraordinary strength when her young child asks when she will return home after years of working hard overseas. But 31-year-old Mayang Sari has no choice. This single mother from Medan, Indonesia has spent the last two years away from her nine-year-old daughter to earn a living here. According to a report quoting ambassador Hermono on March 19, there are an estimated 585,000 registered Indonesian workers in Malaysia. Most of them work in construction or agriculture, or as domestic helpers. After separating from her husband, Mayang decided to leave home in pursuit of a better future for her only child. 'Since she was young, her father never took responsibility, so I had to bear all the expenses,' Mayang, who works as cleaner, told FMT. 'My child is growing up and needs to go to school. I decided to come here so she can have a proper education and lead a good life.' Sadly, women like Mayang are forced to miss out on crucial milestones in their children's lives. 'Every night I call my daughter, and she always asks when I will come home. I always say, 'When I have a bit more money, I'll come home',' Mayang shared. Mayang Sari and Susi are among the estimated 585,000 registered Indonesian workers in Malaysia. Another cleaner, Susi, migrated to Malaysia with her husband as job opportunities in their village in East Java were too limited for them to support their family. Like Mayang, Susi wants her two children – who were aged 13 and five when they left – to have a good education. 'This was why we were determined to come here for work,' said Susi, 39. It has been close to four years but Susi's heart continues to be filled with longing every day. 'When I'm alone, the loneliness creeps in,' she confided. When they left, she and her husband waited until their younger child was asleep before departing for Malaysia as they couldn't bear to see his tears. 'I remember our older child, now 17, crying and asking, 'Mama, why are you leaving again?'' Susi recalled emotionally. Mayang's and Susi's stories are among the many tales of mothers who form the backbone of their families thanks to their unconditional love. For them, Mother's Day is another reminder of the sacrifices they make for their loved ones who, despite being far away, are close to their hearts.
CairoScene
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Is It a Mochi? Is It a Donut? New Cairo Café Says: 'Why Not Both?"
Is It a Mochi? Is It a Donut? New Cairo Café Says: 'Why Not Both?" Shops have pushed the humble glazed donut to its limits - cronuts, doughkies, duffins. But the mochi donut? That one we didn't see coming. Over the past few years, the dessert world has gone hybrid. We've seen the rise of the cruffin, the crookie, the brookie, and the cheesecake brownie. The humble glazed donut? It's been through the wringer - transformed into cronuts, doughkies, duffins, and even those questionably healthy apple-ring imitations. Enter the mochi donut: the chewy-crispy-fluffy Franken-dessert you didn't know you needed. What might sound like a niche mashup has quietly taken over dessert menus across the U.S., fusing the bounce of mochi with the deep-fried satisfaction of a classic donut. And now, it's landed in Cairo. MochiDo, which opened a few months ago in EDNC, SODIC, is the first café in Egypt dedicated to this peculiar and oddly satisfying treat. But in a sugar-soaked world overflowing with six-syllable inventions, one has to ask: why all the innovation? Can't we just stick to cookies and brownies? Mohammed Medan, co-founder of MochiDo, doesn't think so. 'People are never satisfied,' he tells SceneEats. 'It's in our nature to constantly search for something new - especially when it comes to dessert.' In a classic 'hear me out' pitch, Medan brought the idea to his sisters. There was hesitation at first - but eventually, they went all in. And when we say 'all in,' we mean it: creating MochiDo required significant investment in specialized (and expensive) equipment, not to mention sourcing niche ingredients. 'The entire setup - from concept to production - took two years,' he adds. For the uninitiated, Japanese mochi is a bite-sized dessert made from rice flour, tapioca, and coconut milk, steamed to achieve its signature chew. At MochiDo, that dough is shaped into rings and deep-fried, resulting in a crispy exterior and an elastic, cloud-like centre. The Japanese-American fusion extends to the drinks menu, too: think boba, sago, and single-origin coffee. A colorful lineup includes date-banana almond boba, tamarind-ginger iced tea, sobia taro, and lychee hibiscus - all served in a space drenched in playful purples, greens, and pops of color. 'We wanted the interior to feel as fun and expressive as the menu,' says Medan. So next time you're craving something sweet - but don't quite know what - it might be time to give the mochi donut a shot. It's chewy. It's crispy. It's weird. And it works.
