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Bali travel: ‘No marital checks’ on hotels and rentals under new Indonesian sex laws, says governor

Strict sex laws banning cohabitation outside of marriage were passed in Indonesia last week

The Independent UK

How will Indonesia’s strict new sex laws affect tourists in Bali?

New ultra-conservative legislation was passed on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Indonesia’s New Criminal Code Turns Representatives Into Rulers

Activists say provisions in the code smack of the Sukarno-era Anti-Subversion Law, a vaguely-worded statute that was used to great effect by the Suharto regime to repress and intimidate dissidents.

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Indonesia to produce Merck's HPV vaccines to combat cervical cancer

Indonesia will produce drugmaker Merck Co's vaccines for human papillomavirus (HPV), the chief of its state-owned pharmaceutical company Bio Farma said on Tuesday, in a bid to combat HPV-linked cervical cancer in the country.

Reuters

Xi Jinping's reelection may help Indonesian economy, but protests may worsen anti-Chinese sentiments

Chinese President Xi Jinping has been reelected as the Secretary General of China Communist Party (CCP), making him secure an unprecedented third term as the country’s leader.

The Conversation

Bali's water crisis threatens local culture, UNESCO sites

The tropical tourist destination of Bali, Indonesia, is facing a worsening water crisis from tourism development, population growth and water mismanagement

The Independent UK

Local banks eager to step up regional expansion

Local banks have continued to gear up for regional business expansion, aiming to create higher income from the growth potential of the Asean economy in the post-pandemic period.

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Indonesian capital beckons Thai visitors

Jakarta's tourism authorities are planning to organise a roadshow in Bangkok in a bid to attract more Thais to visit the Indonesian capital, saying the city is ready to welcome tourists and business visitors now that the Covid-19 pandemic has subsided.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia summons UN official after criticism of new laws

JAKARTA: Indonesia summoned a United Nations official on Monday after the organisation expressed concerns over threats to civil liberties posed by the newly-ratified revisions to its criminal code, its foreign ministry said.

Bangkok Post

Bali governor insists sex ban no risk to tourists

Bali Governor Wayan Koster says authorities will not check marital status of those checking in at tourist accommodation.

Al Jazeera

Bali governor says new Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists

JAKARTA: Visitors to Bali will not be put at risk by Indonesia's newly ratified criminal code, the island's governor said, dismissing concerns that revised laws which include articles criminalising sex outside marriage may scare away tourists from its shores.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia summons U.N. official after criticism of new laws

(This story has been refiled to say that the laws will be enforceable in three years in paragraph 9.)

Reuters

Indonesia's climate target still got the worst rating despite being “more ambitious”

Global research coalition Climate Action Tracker (CAT) categorises Indonesia’s climate goals as “Critically Insufficient”, which means they are far from enough to curb global warming.

The Conversation

Former Tour de France rider Walter Beneteau dies aged 50 as tributes pour in

French cyclist and former Tour de France regular Walter Beneteau has reportedly died in Indonesia at the age of 50, though details of his passing are still unclear

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Senior US officials to visit China to follow up on Xi-Biden meeting

The U.S. will send a high-level delegation to China in the coming days, following up on President Joe Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last month at the G20 meeting in Indonesia.

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Watch: Two Enduro Pros Hit The Streets Of Indonesia

Graham Jarvis and Mario Roman, two enduro riders, put on a show for the people on the streets of Indonesia while visiting for Uncle Hard Enduro 2022.

Bangkok Post

COP27: The good, bad and the ugly

COP27 could be called largely uninspiring; a plateau in progress marked by periodic bright points. It also represented an effective transition to a new dynamic as the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) moved beyond negotiations to a broader coalition of those willing to implement…

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‘It’s absurd’: Indonesians react to new law outlawing sex outside marriage

Six people in Indonesia share their views on the controversial legislation and what it means for them

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The Independent UK

9 miners killed in Indonesia coal mine explosion; 2 rescued

Nine miners have died in a coal mine explosion in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province and rescue workers are still searching for one missing miner after rescuing two others

The New Daily

The Ferguson Report: Bali ‘bonk ban’ fundamental as anything

Tim Ferguson breaks down this week's news – including Indonesia's decision outlawing of sex outside marriage.

The Independent UK

How will Indonesia’s strict new sex laws affect tourists in Bali?

New ultra-conservative legislation was passed last week

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Bali’s Governor Has Weighed In On What Exactly Indonesia’s New ‘Sex Ban’ Means For Tourists

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Reuters

Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN

The United Nations has expressed concern over threats to civil liberties posed by Indonesia's new criminal code, warning the revised laws could result in the erosion of press freedom, privacy and human rights in the world's third-largest democracy.

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What will Indonesia's new laws mean for tourists and visitors, and why are there concerns around its unmarried sex ban?

As Indonesia tries to entice tourists back after the drop in travellers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the country's national tourism board has described the new criminal code as "totally counterproductive". But how likely are visitors to get in trouble?

Bangkok Post

Cortina Watch celebrates golden jubilee with gala dinner

From its humble beginning with the first store at Colombo Court, Cortina Watch has become a publicly listed company with over 45 boutiques in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia.

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