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Criminalization of disinformation threatens freedom of expression
Academia 2 years ago

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Criminalization of disinformation threatens freedom of expression

As a state party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), Indonesia is obliged to respect and ensure the right to freedom of expression and information.
Mission impossible, but noble for Indonesian educators
Academia 2 years ago

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Mission impossible, but noble for Indonesian educators

The instant ascent of the President’s sons to the top political positions recently repudiated the essence of meritocracy, which is regarded as a characteristic of a thriving society.
Meritocracy is key to democracy, national unity
Academia 2 years ago

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Meritocracy is key to democracy, national unity

For a nation to truly flourish and for democracy to have meaning, meritocracy must be practiced with a genuine understanding of diverse life experiences and challenges.
Understanding corruption and three simple lessons to prevent it
Academia 2 years ago

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Understanding corruption and three simple lessons to prevent it

Corruption has plagued societies for thousands of years and its recurrence is rooted in human greed. 
World Beach Games bust casts long shadow over Indonesia's hosting future
Society 2 years ago

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World Beach Games bust casts long shadow over Indonesia's hosting future

Exactly one month before the 2023 ANOC World Beach Games Bali was due to start, the organizing committee announced the tournament's cancellation due to Indonesia withdrawing as host.
Extreme weather warning as 'mudik' season kicks off
Society 2 years ago

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Extreme weather warning as 'mudik' season kicks off

Potential bad weather may prove hazardous to people making the mudik journey with private vehicles, which new data suggest will increase this year in the absence of transportation restrictions.
FIFA U-20 World Cup draw canceled as controversy grows over Israel participation
Politics 3 years ago

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FIFA U-20 World Cup draw canceled as controversy grows over Israel participation

Indonesia’s hosting of the 2023 U-20 World Cup hangs in the balance, after FIFA moved to cancel the tournament’s group stage draw in Bali scheduled for March 31 amid growing opposition to Israel's participation.
Aren’t you oppressed? Why are you teaching us about gender equality?
Academia 3 years ago

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Aren’t you oppressed? Why are you teaching us about gender equality?

Women remain the most fitting unit of the definition of the oppressed by those whose preference is to go with “oppressed until proven otherwise”.
Don't flaunt your wealth on social media, Jokowi tells govt officials
Politics 3 years ago

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Don't flaunt your wealth on social media, Jokowi tells govt officials

President Joko Widodo has weighed in on the wealthy taxman dilemma, siding with public opinion and calling for everyone within government ranks to stop flaunting their wealth and provide a better service.
Great divide: Do Australian expats celebrate Australia Day?
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

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Great divide: Do Australian expats celebrate Australia Day?

Australians residing in Indonesia are divided over the controversial national holiday, and some have had their opinions changed by their time abroad.
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