TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, July 7, 2025. Here are the highlights: The History of Indonesia's Pacu Jalur Festival in Kuansing, Riau; 9 New Anime Titles Exclusively on Crunchyroll in July 2025; and BTS' Suga Invests $70 Million in MLB Team Oakland Athletics.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. The History of Indonesia's Pacu Jalur Festival in Kuansing, Riau
The cultural tradition of Pacu Jalur in Riau, Indonesia, has once again caught the public's attention, especially after a viral video of young rowers dancing and swinging their bodies on traditional boats surfaced on social media. Pacu Jalur is not just a rowing competition; it is an annual event full of cultural value and philosophy for the people of Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing).
Held regularly every year from August 23-26, Pacu Jalur is part of the popular festivities to commemorate the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. The race takes place at Tepian Narosa, Sungai Batang Kuantan, approximately 150 km from Pekanbaru. Every year, thousands of people, both domestic and international, flock to the race location.
2. 9 New Anime Titles Exclusively on Crunchyroll in July 2025
Crunchyroll has announced a list of the latest anime titles premiering in July 2025 for fans in Indonesia. There are nine new anime titles exclusively premiering on Crunchyroll in Southeast Asia this month.
3. BTS' Suga Invests $70 Million in MLB Team Oakland Athletics
BTS member Suga has officially joined an investment group that will support the relocation of the Major League Baseball (MLB) team, The Athletics, following their move from Oakland to Las Vegas. Suga and former MLB pitcher Chan Ho Park invested $70 million to help the team move and finance the construction of a $1.75 billion stadium.
"Suga is no stranger to North American sports, being named an NBA Ambassador in 2023," wrote iHeartRadio on Saturday, July 5, 2025. From then on, the 32-year-old rapper has frequently attended several games and interacted with members of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Golden State Warriors.
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The History of Indonesia's Pacu Jalur Festival in Kuansing, Riau
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The Pacu Jalur festival in Kuansing, Riau, Indonesia, is held annually in August. What makes this traditional rowing competition unique?
9 New Anime Titles Exclusively on Crunchyroll in July 2025
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Crunchyroll announced a list of new anime titles premiering in July 2025 for fans in Indonesia. Here is the list of nine new anime titles exclusively airing on Crunchyroll in Southeast Asia this month:
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BTS' Suga Invests $70 Million in MLB Team Oakland Athletics
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Suga's investment of $70 million in an MLB team relocation shows his familiarity with Americans' favorite sport.
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Pacu Jalur 2025 Expects Surge of Spectators Following Viral "Aura Farming" Boat Race Videos
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The Pacu Jalur 2025 event is scheduled to be held on August 20-24, 2025, at the Tepian Narosa, Teluk Kuantan, Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing), Riau.
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Pacu Jalur: Ancient Indonesian Boat Race Goes Viral on Global Stage
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Indonesian boat race, Pacu Jalur Festival, held in Kuantan Singingi, Riau, has been making waves after a TikTok post by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
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