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Jakarta, Indonesia : Rights groups have cancelled a Southeast Asian LGBT event in Indonesia after receiving security threats, the organisers said, the latest sign of increasing pressure on the community from religious conservatives in the country.Homosexuality is a taboo subject in Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, even though it is not illegal except in the sharia-ruled Aceh province.Other LGBT-related events have also been cancelled in Indonesia due to objections from Islamic groups. In December, the United States called off a visit by its LGBT special envoy after an influential clerical body denounced the visit.Jakarta was set to host…
The bulk of Indonesian government data affected by a recent ransomware cyberattack was not backed up, officials said, in an incident that has exposed the lack of preparations for such an attack in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy. Last week’s cyberattack, the worst in the country in recent years, has disrupted multiple government services including immigration and operations at major airports.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Product ManagementVisitMIT xPROMIT Technology Leadership and InnovationVisitIIT DelhiCertificate Programme in Data Science & Machine LearningVisit The government has said more than 230 public agencies, including ministries, had been affected,…
Background/RationaleThe COVID-19 pandemic along with concurrent emergencies, has exposed vulnerabilities and caused disruptions to health services in even the most robust health systems. Hospitals are a central to the resilience of communities, countries and their health systems. Global frameworks for disaster risk reduction have recognized the important role of hospitals in local and national action to manage the risks of emergencies and disasters. Countries have established programs and conducted activities aimed at strengthening the safety and preparedness of health facilities so that they can operate with maximum functionality during emergencies and disasters. WHO and partners have developed and supported…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please be advised that this Yogyakarta travel guide hasn’t been updated in 2024. Prices and travel guidelines may no longer be accurate so it’s important that you verify any information before proceeding. I knew next to nothing about Yogyakarta before this trip. All I knew was that it’s the base for Borobudur, and that the name Yogyakarta was often spelled and pronounced Jogjakarta (or Yogya and Jogja for short). That was it. I didn’t even know Prambanan existed until I started doing research for this trip. But one thing I’ve learned about travel, is that the places you…
Clear Web vs. Deep Web vs. Dark Web Threat intelligence specialists divide the Internet into three main components: Clear Web – Web resources that can be viewed through public search engines, including media, blogs and other pages and sites. Deep web – Websites and forums not indexed by search engines. For example, webmail, online banking, corporate intranets, walled gardens, etc. Some of the hacker forums exist in the Deep Web that require login credentials. Dark Web – Web resources that require special software to access. These sources are anonymous and private and include invitation-only Telegram groups and forums. The Dark…
The U.S. tech giant Microsoft has announced a series of significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Indonesia and Thailand, as the firm’s Chief Executive Satya Nadella toured the region. Speaking yesterday at an event in Bangkok, Nadella announced that Microsoft planned to open its first regional data center, with an eye to boosting the availability of its Azure cloud computing platform in the country. “What that means is not only do you have full capability of Azure in Thailand, but the best world-class AI infrastructure,” Nadella said at an event in the Thai capital, Reuters reported. In a…
The produce the firm purchases from farmers is processed at its facilities in West Java, after which it is sold to clients within the country, as well as exported to Singapore, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The company has multiple greenhouses and several research farms. RESEARCH A CRUCIAL FACTOR Research and development (R&D) is crucial in determining agriculture productivity and affects food prices. Muhammad Ifdhol Syawkoni, the hydroponic R&D manager at Beleaf Farms, told CNA that even details such as how many holes there are in each hydroponic system, have to be carefully researched. “It can’t be, ‘Oh, there are a lot…
President Jokowi officially opens the Seventh Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2022. (Photo by: PR of Cabinet Secretariat/Rahmat) The Seventh Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) has concluded with Bali Agenda for Resilience. Head of the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) Suharyanto delivered the Bali Agenda during the closing ceremony of the GPDRR, Friday (05/27) at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre, Badung Regency, Bali Province. The seven-point Agenda is as follows: First. Disaster risk reduction must be integrated at the core of development and finance policies, legislation, and plans to…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Slow travel is currently a popular new trend among travelers. No more fast-paced travel to visit as many destinations as possible in a short period. In Asia, international travelers are now focusing more on less explored destinations rather than the popular ones. This trend shows a more relaxed pace of travel while seeking immersive experiences, cultural connections and escape from crowded tourist destinations. In Asia, travel booking platform Agoda analyzed data to identify Asia’s top slow travel destinations.It found that Khao Lak in Thailand topped the list, followed by Seoul in South Korea and the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia.…
Despite Indonesia banning in-app transactions, TikTok has persistently violated the country’s prohibition on in-app transactions after the acquisition of the nation’s leading e-commerce platform an Indonesian cabinet minister has revealedIndonesia’s cabinet minister for Small-Medium Enterprises revealed on Tuesday that TikTok has persistently violated the country’s prohibition on in-app transactions after the acquisition of the nation’s leading e-commerce platform to restart its online shopping venture.TikTok’s foray into e-commerce, through its TikTok Shop service, was halted in Indonesia following the government’s prohibition on social media-based online shopping last year. The ban, aimed at safeguarding smaller merchants and users’ data, compelled TikTok to…