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Business as usual for Big Bad Wolf in Greater Jakarta until March 16

Despite fears over COVID-19, which has sparked a series of event cancelations in Jakarta, BBW organizers said they were ready to implement safety and sanitation procedures during the book sale, including temperature checks for all staff and visitors prior to entering the venue

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Leila S. Chudori's 'The Sea Speaks His Name' released by Penguin Random House SEA

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