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National 6 years ago
'Sperm in pool' child protection commissioner accepts sacking, grudgingly
During a teleconference on Tuesday, Sitti claimed that the agency's decision to recommend her dismissal was made in violation of procedure, saying she should have first been given an administrative sanction and a letter of reprimand.
National 6 years ago
Jokowi fires child protection commissioner who made 'pregnant from swimming pools' claim
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has signed a decree on the immediate dismissal of Indonesian Child Protection Commission member Sitti Hikmawaty following her scientifically inaccurate claim that “strong sperm” could impregnate women in swimming pools.
National 6 years ago
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Activists urge authorities 'to protect children' amid requests for early marriage permits
According to KPAI data, only 22 percent of such marriages were carried out with the child's consent. The remaining marriages were performed for various other reasons, such as unwanted pregnancies, financial issues or the fear of “violating religious rules”.
