After 20 years of delays, landmark legislation finally recognises and protects 4.2 million helpers. Indonesia…
Human Rights
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Malaysian TikToker Critique: Sedition Furor After Video On Anwar Ibrahim
by batamnews8by batamnews8Alleged three-day remand over a critical TikTok video ignites free speech debate nationwide. A viral…
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Civilian Killings In Papua: Komnas HAM Probes Deadly Military Operation
by batamnews8by batamnews8Indonesia’s rights commission investigates allegations soldiers killed women and children in Kembru raid. Indonesia’s National…
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Indonesian Couple Punished with 100 Lashes Each For Sex Outside Marriage In Aceh
by batamnews8by batamnews8Public caning highlights strict enforcement of syariah law in Indonesia’s only province applying it A…
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Acid Attack on KontraS Activist Deepens Fears Over Indonesia’s Military Turn
by batamnews8by batamnews8Four soldiers have been detained, but rights groups say the real test is whether the…
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Public Punishment in Aceh: Severe Caning Highlights Strict Enforcement of Syariah Law
by batamnews8by batamnews8Public flogging sparks debate as Aceh enforces one of its harshest syariah punishments A public…
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Children’s Rights Under Scrutiny: Malaysia Faces Backlash Over Teen’s Sosma Detention
by batamnews8by batamnews8Detention of 16-year-old sparks legal outrage amid Malaysia’s UN child rights review Malaysia’s commitment to…
Parliamentary remarks reignite scrutiny over data gaps, enforcement, and social policy approaches A recent parliamentary…
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Criminal Law Shake-Up: Indonesia’s New Penal Code Faces Mounting Human Rights Challenges
by batamnews8by batamnews8Activists warn sweeping legal reforms risk curbing freedoms and expanding state power Indonesia’s long-awaited criminal…
Government moves to protect women and children as global scrutiny mounts on AI misuse Indonesia…
