Miss Universe Indonesia: Contestants allege sexual abuse
Several Miss Universe Indonesia candidates have registered police complaints accusing organisers of sexual abuse. The contestants were asked to take off their tops for “body checks” and photographs two days before the finals on 3 August, one of their lawyers said. The organisers allegedly told the women they had “to examine any scars, cellulite or […]
Indonesia bans all syrup medicines after death of 99 children
SOURCE: BBC NEWS The deaths of nearly 100 children in Indonesia have prompted the country to suspend sales of all syrup and liquid medication. It comes just weeks after a cough syrup in The Gambia was linked to the deaths of nearly 70 children. Indonesia said some syrup medicine was found to contain ingredients linked […]
Indonesia’s President Widodo removes Covid-19 testing requirements for fully-vaccinated overseas travelers
By Bright Ntramah The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo has removed Covid-19 testing requirements for fully-vaccinated overseas travelers to the country. This follows an improvement in the Covid-19 situation in the world’s fourth-most populous country with a population of more than 270 million inhabitants. Wearing of nose masks outdoors has also become optional except for […]
