Indonesia

Sex outside marriage ban tests Indonesian democracySex outside marriage ban tests Indonesian democracy

Sex outside marriage ban tests Indonesian democracy

When Indonesia adopted contentious modifications to its penal code earlier this month, one issue grabbed headlines above all others: the…

December 31, 2022
Growth in Indonesian-Gulf tiesGrowth in Indonesian-Gulf ties

Growth in Indonesian-Gulf ties

The G20 meeting has increased Indonesia's standing in the Asia-Pacific region symbolically. Bali 2022 confirmed Jakarta's position as ASEAN's political…

December 29, 2022
Why Indonesia uses sorghum as a main food instead of riceWhy Indonesia uses sorghum as a main food instead of rice

Why Indonesia uses sorghum as a main food instead of rice

Maria Loretha, an Indonesian, used to study law in an East Java university. However, it is not her legal expertise…

December 28, 2022
Indonesia confirmed bauxite export ban will continueIndonesia confirmed bauxite export ban will continue

Indonesia confirmed bauxite export ban will continue

President Joko Widodo of Indonesia stated on Wednesday that a restriction on exports of bauxite will go into effect as…

December 21, 2022
Bali sex inspectors? Indonesia says don’t worryBali sex inspectors? Indonesia says don’t worry

Bali sex inspectors? Indonesia says don’t worry

Officials in Indonesia are attempting to allay fears that a new legislation prohibiting extramarital sex may spoil the vacations of…

December 16, 2022
Bali bomber apologizes to familiesBali bomber apologizes to families

Bali bomber apologizes to families

An Indonesian bomb builder convicted for his role in the deadly nightclub assaults in Bali in 2002 has apologized to…

December 15, 2022
Bali sex ban: Indonesian tourists will not face chargesBali sex ban: Indonesian tourists will not face charges

Bali sex ban: Indonesian tourists will not face charges

The new law, dubbed the "Bali bonking ban," punishes unmarried couples who engage in sexual activity with up to a…

December 14, 2022
Indonesia’s sex ban deters visitors, but residents are at riskIndonesia’s sex ban deters visitors, but residents are at risk

Indonesia’s sex ban deters visitors, but residents are at risk

The recently passed Indonesian criminal code will not endanger visitors to Bali, according to the island's governor, who dismissed worries…

December 12, 2022
What the new sex laws in Indonesia will mean for touristsWhat the new sex laws in Indonesia will mean for tourists

What the new sex laws in Indonesia will mean for tourists

As the Covid epidemic decreases, international tourists are returning to the famous resort island of Bali, inspiring optimism that Indonesia's…

December 9, 2022
Indonesia paroles Bali bomber Umar PatekIndonesia paroles Bali bomber Umar Patek

Indonesia paroles Bali bomber Umar Patek

Umar Patek, a bomb-maker in the 2002 Bali bombings, has been granted parole in Indonesia, the ministry of law and…

December 8, 2022