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The information monopoly: Why the disinformation bill threatens human rights

Academia 3 weeks ago

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The information monopoly: Why the disinformation bill threatens human rights

The President's recent instruction to formulate a bill to combat disinformation and "foreign propaganda" walks a fine line between the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of expression and ratified international agreements stipulating the standards that must be met before basic rights can be legislatively curtailed.

Roblox game platform launches age checks for chat

Science & Tech 3 months ago

Roblox game platform launches age checks for chat

It aims to stop under-nines from chatting without parental consent and to curb conversations between adults and minors online by placing users into six age bands ranging from under-nines to over 21s.

The palace’s press restriction

Editorial 4 months ago

The palace’s press restriction

The presidential press chief's stripping a palace reporter of her credentials during a media conference, though reinstated less than a week later, has sharpened scrutiny of the state of press freedom in the country and by extension, freedom of speech.

Singapore’s vaping restriction benefits tourism in Batam

Archipelago 5 months ago

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Singapore’s vaping restriction benefits tourism in Batam

As a border town, Batam is poised to reap benefits after Singapore banned vaping, driving Singaporeans in their hordes to enjoy the activity banned in their country, a Batam official said.

What’s with the attitude, cop?

Editorial 10 months ago

What’s with the attitude, cop?

The problem is that the police’s generally hostile attitude toward journalists may have come directly from the top leadership.

West Java school trips ban sparks economic concerns

Archipelago 11 months ago

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West Java school trips ban sparks economic concerns

Restricting schools from going on field trips may impact businesses in West Java and other regions often picked as destinations for such trips, according to a representative from the tour and travel agencies association.

Apple step closer to seeing end of Indonesia iPhone sales ban

Regulations 11 months ago

Apple step closer to seeing end of Indonesia iPhone sales ban

Apple now needs to obtain a series of certificates and approvals from various ministries, the statement said.

MUI urges government to regulate social media use for children

Society 1 year ago

MUI urges government to regulate social media use for children

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is urging the government to regulate social media use for children. MUI takes Australia as an example, where a law bans those under 16 from accessing popular social media platforms.

Congress to vote on new restrictions on US investment in China

Regulations 1 year ago

Congress to vote on new restrictions on US investment in China

In October, the Treasury finalized rules effective Jan. 2 that will limit US investments in artificial intelligence and other technology sectors in China that could threaten US national security.

No fuel restrictions in October, Bahlil vows

Regulations 1 year ago

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No fuel restrictions in October, Bahlil vows

The energy minister says that restrictions will not be imposed on subsidized fuel sales this month as initially planned, to give the government more time to review eligibility criteria and other aspects of the policy.

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