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When Indonesia adopted contentious modifications to its penal code earlier this month, one issue grabbed headlines above all others: the prohibition of sexual activity outside of marriage. Tourism officials said it would deter foreign visitors and damage Indonesia’s worldwide brand – not insignificant concerns for a nation that attracted up to 15 million international tourists yearly before the outbreak and …

Malaysia announced on Friday that it will check all incoming tourists for fever and test the wastewater from planes arriving from China for COVID-19 as part of new steps to avoid an epidemic in response to China’s decision to relax its zero-tolerance COVID policy. Minister Zaliha Mustafa stated in a statement that the Ministry of Health is implementing precautionary measures …

As the lady who clothed the Sex Pistols, Vivienne Westwood, who died on Thursday at the age of 81, was associated with 1970s punk rock. Her outspoken political stance made her one of the most recognizable names in British fashion. “Vivienne Westwood passed away today in Clapham, South London, surrounded by her family. world needs people like Vivienne to effect …

The Hong Kong government has requested that Japan remove a COVID-19 limitation requiring passenger flights from the financial hub to land at only four specified Japanese airports, stating that the decision will affect approximately 60,000 people. Japan, a popular travel destination for Hong Kong residents, announced on Friday, December 30, that it will restrict flights from Hong Kong, Macau, and …

Anthony Loke, Malaysia’s Transport Minister, has asked domestic airlines to fix or lower their costs for the approaching holiday season in order to better serve the public. Wednesday (Dec. 28) at an event at the AirAsia headquarters, the budget airline said that it will operate additional flights at fixed rates to accommodate rising demand during the forthcoming holiday season. From …

Maria Loretha, an Indonesian, used to study law in an East Java university. However, it is not her legal expertise that has made her a household figure in the East Flores regency of East Nusa Tenggara. The 54-year-old activist’s dedication to educate people about sorghum, a grain plant, has earned her the moniker “Mama Sorghum.” Mdm Loretha has been traveling …

Im Ju Kyeong, a high school student who suffers from poor self-confidence due to her characteristics, decides in True Beauty to cover it up with the ease of makeup. As she perseveres through the twists and turns that life throws at her, the girl in the K-drama Genuine Beauty learns her poise and extols her true beauty. Since the first …

In his first Christmas speech as monarch, King Charles invoked his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, and spoke of his confidence in humanity during a time of “vast concern and misery.” Charles stated that he shares his mother’s faith in God and humanity with his “full heart.” He was speaking from St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of the late …

China’s two largest cities, Beijing and Shanghai, were inching closer to living with the COVID-19 virus on Monday, December 16. Millions have been infected with the virus around the country. After years of draconian anti-coronavirus restrictions, President Xi Jinping abandoned the country’s zero-COVID policy in response to protests and an escalating outbreak. After the first shock of the policy reversal …

If Rudolph wanted to join a herd of elephants helping Santa Claus deliver presents in Thailand, he would need something more than a red nose—he would need a trunk. This week, as part of an annual tradition, mahouts dressed up as Santa Claus escorted the gentle giants to a school in the central region of Thailand where they distributed Christmas …