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Indonesian president-elect visits China after decade of close ties, Hong Kong United Times

“..part of its exclusive economic zone…”

Macau AL approves trade union law, ATFPM-Linked lawmakers abstain, Hong Kong United Times

“..safeguard the right to protest and to strike..”

Dijerat: Berbicara Di Thailand, Al Jazeera TV

“101 East investigates how lawsuits are allegedly being used to intimidate whistleblowers and conceal corruption in Thailand.”

Fatalities, Accidents, Suppression and Criminalization: The Fate of Workers at the PT GNI Nickel Smelter By Project Multatuli Pt1

Workers face death, suicides, accidents, respiratory problems, contract terminations, and wage cuts in the nickel industry in Morowali on Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island, proudly touted by the government of President Joko Widodo. Worker protests and anger are also being met with imprisonment.

Vote-Buying in the 2024 Elections: How Many Billions Does a Candidate Spend? Tempo

“..This was a barbaric election, vote-buying was rampant…”

Literature: Malay Concordance Project

…The project aims to help scholars share resources for the study of classical Malay literature…

Op-Ed: Our Legislative Seats Are Expensive, Tempo

“High political costs in general elections in Indonesia are a chronic problem..”

Post-Election: The History of House Inquiry Committees (Hak Angket DPR)

“..The right of inquiry (hak angket) is a constitutional right of Indonesia’s House of Representatives. No one can deny this..”

Movie Review: Sleep Call, Reblog

“..trapped in a cycle of debt is for many of us a huge fear..”

Transition: Indonesia’s President-Elect Visits China, Reuters

Indonesia says the southern end of the South China Sea is part of its exclusive economic zone, and in 2017, named the area as the North Natuna Sea.