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Politics 3 months ago
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Copyright Law amendment threatens press freedom
Several articles in the draft revision for the 2014 Copyright Law may lead to overlapping with other regulations as well as the criminalization of journalists and content creators for producing pieces that criticize public officials.
Politics 3 months ago
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House leaders meet student protesters in rally against fuel prices, free meals
House of Representatives Deputy Speakers Sufmi Dasco Ahmad and Saan Mustopa promised to facilitate dialogues between student protesters and the government about their concerns, including rising fuel prices and a re-evaluation of the free nutritious meal program.
Politics 3 months ago
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Legal challenge looms for new police law
The new police law is likely to face a legal challenge at the Constitutional Court, as critics question the rushed deliberation process and controversial provisions allowing an expanded role for active-duty police officers in civilian posts.
Politics 3 months ago
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New law expands police role in civilian offices
The House of Representatives passed on Tuesday a controversial amendment to the 2002 Police Law, allowing an expanded role for active-duty police officers in civilian posts through rushed deliberations that took less than a week.
Regulations 3 months ago
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Govt to establish new domestic mineral exchange
The government plans to launch a new exchange for minerals and strategic commodities next year. The initiative will allow Indonesia to establish benchmark prices and is hoped will strengthen the country’s position as a key global mineral producer, as well as enhance transparency in commodity trading.
Politics 3 months ago
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Concern grows over planned expansion of police roles in free meals agency, drug regulator
Proposed amendment to the Police Law has alarmed critics over new provisions that could allow active-duty officers to serve at two agencies in charge of rolling out free meals and regulating food and drugs, stoking fresh fear of police encroachment into civic spaces.
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