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Indonesia finds local trader forged ingredient label in probe of cough syrup deaths

Indonesian police said on Monday a local trader of industrial-grade chemicals sold them as pharmaceutical-grade, leading to their use in medicated syrups that authorities suspect may have caused deaths of more than 200 children across the country.

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Indonesia says forged ingredient label may be cause of cough syrup deaths

JAKARTA: Indonesian police said on Monday a local trader of industrial-grade chemicals sold them as pharmaceutical-grade, leading to their use in medicated syrups that authorities suspect may have caused deaths of more than 200 children across the country.

Bangkok Post

Is Asean ready for green hydrogen?

Climate change and the energy transition have made research and development (R&D) in clean energy a priority as countries aim to reach net-zero by 2050. Hydrogen has been categorically singled out as a possible source of energy in the not-too-distant future. Indeed, hydrogen has been widely used in many applications,…

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Chairing ASEAN: what does it mean for Indonesia in 2023?

Despite many obstacles and challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine war and global recession, host nation Indonesia managed to ensure that the high-level conference held in Bali on November 15-16 2022 produced a joint declaration, known as the G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration. It shows how Indonesia, under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, has…

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Hijabi 'indie mothers' embraced by Indonesian music fans

JAKARTA: At a packed festival in central Jakarta, hijab-clad sexagenarian singer Rien Djamain bursts into an upbeat track about nuclear destruction to a crowd of thousands, mostly young Indonesians.

Bangkok Post

Seaweed researchers find bright future for underwater crop

Seaweed's many uses already include food and fuel. Scientists are now investigating how the plant can address environmental and climate change challenges.

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Indonesia wants exporters to keep money at home

JAKARTA: Indonesia is formulating incentives for exporters to keep their foreign-exchange earnings onshore for at least three months, its chief economics minister said on Thursday.

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Indonesia’s charity laws in spotlight after Lion Air crash scam

Three charity workers have been given prison terms for misappropriating $7.8m from a victims’ fund set up by Boeing.

Al Jazeera

With the upsurge of 'contract cheating' in Indonesia, student academic integrity is at stake

If you are a student and spend much of your time on the internet, the chances are you have come across an account or website that offers to do your assignments for a fee.

The Conversation

The Last of Us viewers praise show for casting Indonesian actors in Jakarta-set scene

‘Kudos to HBO,’ one impressed viewer wrote

The Independent UK

WHO investigating links between cough syrup deaths, considers advice for parents

The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating whether there is any connection between manufacturers whose contaminated cough syrups it has linked to the deaths of more than 300 children in three countries, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters

Young port workers in the maritime city of Makassar lack digital skills. Vocational schools can be the solution

The city of Makassar in South Sulawesi, Indonesia has seen fast economic growth in the past few years. In 2019, the province’s growth reached 6.9% – higher than the 5% national rate – with rapid infrastructure development, particularly in the maritime industry.

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The Last of Us viewers praise show for casting Indonesian actors in Jakarta-set scene

‘Kudos to HBO,’ one impressed viewer wrote

The Independent UK

Travel rules for Spain, US, Thailand and more from passport to Covid requirements

Those planning to jet off in 2023 may want to check the local entry requirements and visa rules at popular hotspots.

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Latest travel rules for anyone going on holiday to Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey and more

From new passport rules after Brexit to Covid entry requirements, we have rounded up the rules for countries across Europe as well as other parts of the world

Reuters

Indonesian President Jokowi's approval rating at all-time high: poll

Indonesian President Joko Widodo's approval rating has hit an all-time high after the government eased COVID-19 restrictions last month, a poll showed on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Bali welcomes back 1st flight from China as COVID rules ease

A direct flight from China has landed in Indonesia’s resort island of Bali for the first time in nearly three years after the route was suspended due to the pandemic

The Conversation

3 ways Indonesia could make 2023 a turning point in its clean energy transition

2023 begins with some hope that Indonesia is speeding up its transition away from fossil fuels, towards cleaner, renewable energy sources.

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Al Jazeera

Indonesian mothers go to court over tainted cough syrup scandal

As the class-action suit over contaminated medicine begins, two mothers share why they joined the legal action.

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What is the Lunar New Year? Traditions and celebrations explained

Sunday marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit and more than a billion people from China and Asia will celebrate.

Bangkok Post

Rice types approved for GI status

Thailand has successfully registered geographical indication (GI) for Thung Kula Rong Hai hom mali rice and Sangyod Muang Phatthalung rice in Indonesia.

The Conversation

Sea level rise may threaten Indonesia’s status as an archipelagic country

The recent UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report found global sea levels have been rising at an accelerated rate. As an archipelagic state with more than 17,000 islands stretching over 80,000 kilometres of coastline, Indonesia should be alarmed by these findings.

Bangkok Post

Keys to sustainable growth

In November, hundreds of corporate CEOs and heads of state convened in Bali, Indonesia, for the B20 global business summit. The topics on the agenda this year revolved around three interconnected goals: sustainability, inclusion and economic growth.

The Guardian - UK

A Space for the Unbound review – Indonesian school adventure has a fantastical twist

The story of Atma and his reality-warping girlfriend Raya demonstrates a flair for the dramatic and will keep you guessing right up to the end

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Indonesia tells Myanmar to let ‘qualified people’ take charge

DAVOS, Switzerland: An Indonesian senior minister has urged Myanmar’s military to consider stepping back and letting “qualified” leaders govern the country that is in an economic free-fall due to sanctions and worsening civil strife.

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