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Miss Global Estonia calls Bali police corrupt after given traffic ticket
Valeria Vasilieva, Miss Global Estonia 2022, called Bali police corrupt via her personal Tiktok account @lerusi_k. She expressed her anger after she was given a traffic ticket while vacationing on the Indonesian touristy island.
Jakarta Provincial Government resumes Car Free Day after a long hiatus
The Jakarta Provincial Government resumed car free day (CFD) on Sunday (22/5). The city’s transportation agency chief Syafrin Liputo said as the pandemic is still ongoing it would be held in a limited manner from 06.00 to 10.00 WIB.
Komnas HAM to announce the status of Munir’s murder soon
The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) will immediately announce the status of the murder case of prominent human rights activist Munir Said Thalib. Komnas HAM commissioner Choirul Aman said the commission had summoned at least four experts to deeply investigate the case.
Kemenko PMK hints PPKM may be lifted soon
Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy signals that the Enforcement of Public Activities Restrictions (PPKM), the government’s Covid-19 containment measure, could soon be discontinued if the spread of the corona virus is under control.
Indonesian netizens react to UAS entry ban by flooding Singapore PM and President’s socmed accounts
In the wake of Singapore’s refusal of entry for Ustaz Abdul Somad (UAS), the social media accounts of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Halimah Yacob were invaded by angry Indonesian netizens who defended the renowned Muslim cleric/scholar.
UAS refusal of entry, BNPT praises Singapore’s stance in preventing radicalism
The National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) viewed Singapore’s refusal of entry on Ustaz Abdul Somad (UAS) was nothing more than an early prevention against potential threat of radicalism.
AGO names new suspect in cooking oil corruption probe
The Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) has again named one suspect in a corruption case related to the provision of crude palm oil (CPO) export facilities at the Trade Ministry. The new suspect is Lin Che Wei (LCW) a.k.a Weibinanto Halimdjati.
Pan-ASEAN health ministers agree on establishment of ACPHEED
Health ministers from all ASEAN member countries agreed to set up the ASEAN Center for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases (ACPHEED). The agreement was made during the 15th ASEAN Health Ministers Meeting (AHMM) in Bali, May 11-15.
Why Turkey opposes Sweden and Finland joining NATO
Turkey stated that it refused Sweden and Finland joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), in response to the two Nordic countries’ historic shift in their security policies.
Shown around SpaceX HQ, Jokowi flatters Elon Musk “Super Genius”
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo visited SpaceX’s headquarters in Boca Chica, US, and met its CEO Elon Musk, Sunday (15/5).
Governor Khofifah showcases PK-1 pineapple and other superior East Java food products to Defense Minister Prabowo
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa received a visit from the Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto, on the second day of Eid Al-Fitr 1443 H, at the Grahadi State Building, Tuesday (5/3/2022).