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Govt annuls a number of ITE Law articles

The government revoked a number of articles in the Electronic Information and Transactions Law through the Draft Criminal Code Bill (RKUHP). Deputy Law and Human Rights Minister Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej said it was carried out to avoid “disparities.” The articles in question concerns defamation and insult.

President Jokowi appoints a special envoy to address global crises

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo appointed Muhammad Mardiono, a former member of the Presidential Advisory Board (Wantimpres), as Presidential Special Envoy for Cooperation on Poverty Alleviation and Food Security on Wednesday (23/11).

2 naturalized football players become Indonesian citizens after making citizenship pledge

Jordi Amat and Sandy Walsh pledged loyalty to Indonesia the Jakarta office of the Law and Human Rights Ministry, Thursday (17/11).

Indonesia and China sign 5 cooperation agreements at G20 Summit

President Joko Widodo held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Apurva Kempinski Hotel, Badung Regency, Bali, Wednesday (16/11). The two leaders witnessed the signing of five cooperation agreements in a number of fields.

The history of old tramway track found during construction of MRT Jakarta

Recently an ancient tramway track, built in the Dutch colonial era, was discovered during the construction of MRT Jakarta phase II in Harmoni, Central Jakarta. Research shows that it has a very long history, from horse carriage to an electric light train.

Elon Musk heaps praise on Indonesia: Big country, bright future

Elon Musk, founder of Tesla Motors noted that Indonesia has a very bright future, driven by a large young population and energy resources.

Govt ratifies three new administrative regions in Papua

Home Minister Tito Karnavian has officially formalized three new administrative regions (DOB) in Papua, namely the provinces of South Papua, Papua Highlands and Central Papua, reported Antara on Friday (11/11).

Reasons why President Putin will not attend G20 Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the G20 summit in Bali on November 15-16 because he is worried about an assassination attempt, said Putin’s former adviser Sergey Markov, reported Kompas on Thursday (10/11), citing The Independent.

Govt limits flights to Bali during G20 Summit from Nov 13-17

In order to cater to VVIP flights of the G20 delegates, the Transportation Ministry (Kemenhub) has restricted regular flights to and from Bali from November 13-17.

Komnas Perempuan urges historical writing to feature more national heroines

Indonesia commemorates Heroes Day every November 10. This year, the Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) drew attention to a little-known fact – the history on the roles of heroines in independence struggle only gets a small portion in historical writing.

Supreme Court building now guarded by the military, what’s wrong?

Something difference can be seen in the Supreme Court (MA) building. According to the spokesman Andi Samsan Nganro, the security is now being beefed up by the TNI (Indonesian military). This is not meant to intimidate the public but to make Supreme Court justices feel safer so they can work with peace of mind. Before, the building is only protected by security guards.

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