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ights groups had canceled a Southeast Asian LGBT event in Indonesia after receiving security threats, the organizers 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 sharia-ruled Aceh province. Other LGBT-related events have also been canceled 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 ASEAN Queer…
It’s confirmed: Pope Francis will travel to Indonesia this September 3-6. The Archbishop of Jakarta, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, and the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference confirmed the reports that have been circulating for weeks. The trip to the country’s captial city of Jakarta had originally been planned for 2022 when the outgoing president invited the Pope. But the visit was postponed due to COVID restrictions. Indonesia has the largest number of Muslims in the world with more than 242 million. Catholics make up 8.5 million or only 3% of the country’s population. But one of the country’s cardinals says…
Attachments Indonesia’s Response to COVID-19 and Disaster Risk Reduction Indonesia reported its first confirmed COVID-19 case on March 2, 2020. The government adopted various containment measures, including temporary bans on domestic and international air and sea travel, screening at ports of entry, school closures, and other restrictions on public events. In June, Indonesia began easing some containment measures. The city of Jakarta started a transitional phase from large-scale social restrictions on June 5th and further eased restrictions on malls (on June 15) and parks and recreation areas (on June 20). However, the city of Jakarta has extended the transitional phase…
The Indonesian government is being encouraged to form a separate military branch dedicated solely to cyber warfare.Discussions are ongoing in Jakarta about creating a fourth military branch, with former National Resilience Institute governor Andi Widjajanto saying the proposed move is now becoming inevitable.He also said that state and non-state entities appeared to be capable of mounting attacks on the country through cyberspace, so it is “crucial for the government to act swiftly on this idea.”Meanwhile, State Intelligence College cybersecurity expert Pratama Persada explained the dangers of cyberwar, saying an attack launched in cyberspace can rapidly cripple a country’s economy.It is…
The 2024 Intelligence Attacks Report issue by Rapid7 (1) is a well-researched, well-written report that deserves careful study. Some key findings: 53% of the more than 30 new vulnerabilities widely used in 2023 and early 2024 were zero-days. More mass compromise events occurred from zero-day vulnerabilities than from n-day vulnerabilities. Source link
he Communications and Information Ministry has extended the period for foreign online travel agencies (OTAs) operating in Indonesia to register as electronic system providers (ESPs).Usman Kansong, the ministry’s director general of public information and communication, told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday that the government had pushed back the due date for the platforms to register to the end of March from initially this Wednesday. “We’re giving the online travel agency services time until the end of this month to register, and we’ve been in discussions with them not just by letter but also through face-to-face meetings,” Usman said. He added that the OTAs…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia strongly rejects Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state after the war ends.”Indonesia strongly rejects this statement. This statement is unacceptable. This confirms Israel’s ultimate goal to wipe Palestine from the world map,” Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi stated.Speaking at the UN Security Council (UNSC) open debate on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question” held in New York on Tuesday (January 23) local time, Marsudi questioned the UNSC’s stance in responding to Netanyahu’s statement.”Will this Council remain silent in the face of such intention?” she…
Last updated: July 10, 2024Here is the list of top 10 Online Travel startups in IndonesiaApp-based multiple travel service booking platform. Their platform enables travelers to browse, compare, and book hotels, villas, apartments, flights, trains, buses, tours, holiday packages, and activities. Users can make the bookings through their app by making an online payment. Their app is available on Android and iOS devices.Key facts about TravelokaBased in Indonesia, Tiket allows is primarily meant for flight booking. It can also be used for booking hotels, cars, trains tickets, event tickets etc. As of December 2015, the company claims to take around…
In September 2018, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake caused Indonesia’s Palu IV Bridge to collapse. Photo: Dhody Wachyudi/Shutterstock The Palu IV Bridge, commonly known as the Yellow Ponulele Bridge, was the first steel arch bridge in Indonesia and connected East and West Palu, presenting spectacular views of the blue sea with the Sulawesi mountains in the background. It had become a symbol of cohesion for the city and a place for tourists and locals to gather and socialize while enjoying the views and taking photographs. The bridge was an icon for the city of Palu. A sort of Golden Gate Bridge…
July 10, 2024Information hallCyber Security / Phishing Attack Google on Wednesday announced that it is making access keys available for high-risk users to enroll in its Advanced Protection Program (THE PROGRAM). “Users have traditionally needed a physical security key for their APP — now they can choose a passkey to protect their account,” Shuvo Chatterjee, Product Manager, APP said. Access keys are considered a a more secure and phishing-resistant alternative to passwords. Based on the FIDO authentication standard, this technology is designed to protect online accounts from potential hijacking attacks by ditching passwords in favor of biometrics or a PIN.…