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RKUHP Explainer: All the controversial articles in Indonesia’s criminal code overhaul
Indonesia’s government and House of Parliament (DPR) look set to pass a draft revision to the country’s criminal code (RKUHP) next week, raising widespread alarm among activists and the public alike over concerns that the bill would threaten democracy, set back civil liberties and open up new ways to discriminate against the country’s religious and sexual minorities.
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Bali’s Badung regency to create special task force to handle misbehaving tourists
Officials in Bali’s Badung regency are stepping up their efforts to tackle the increasing number of incidents involving misbehaving tourists on the island, announcing yesterday that a special task force would be formed to monitor foreign visitors to Bali.
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Police arrest two Polish nationals for alleged ATM skimming
Bali Police arrested two Polish nationals yesterday for allegedly trying to carry out an ATM skimming operation on the island. The suspects were reportedly caught while attaching an illegal device to an ATM.
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Best Boutiques in Ubud: Where to find some of Bali’s best artisanal foods, local beauty brands and creative crafts
People who visit Bali’s Ubud area for the first time often come in picturing a place filled with yogis, rice fields, waterfalls … and maybe the Monkey Forest. Once you’ve actually set foot here, though, it’s a little hard to narrow down what this place is all about, because Ubud’s truly got a little bit of everything — from cool artisanal craft shops and eco-chic resorts to ultra-romantic restaurants for great dates.
Malaysian tourist dies after huge wave sweeps him away at Nusa Penida’s Diamond Beach, prompting safety concerns
A 40-year-old Malaysian tourist died yesterday after he was swept away by a huge wave and drowned at Nusa Penida island’s Diamond Beach.
In a statement, Nusa Penida sub-district Police identified the victim as Shahfulnizam bin Jamaludin.
Police declare two Sumbawa teenagers suspects for allegedly killing a teenage girl and burning her body
Two teenage boys from Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), have been declared suspects in the alleged murder of a teenage girl whose burnt body was found last week. Police say the suspect who carried out the killing was in a relationship with the victim and was driven to commit the crime out of jealousy.
