Bali bomb maker Umar Patek released from Indonesian prison Patek was jailed 10 years ago over role in 2002 attacks, which killed more than 200 people The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
Indonesia releases convicted Bali bomber Umar Patek Patek was serving a 20 year sentence for his role in the 2002 attacks that killed 202 people from 21 countries. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2022
Indonesia sex ban set could affect British tourists in Bali The new legislation outlaws sex before marriage and living with a partner before marriage Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022
Dfat updates travel advice for Indonesia: how will Australian tourists be affected by laws banning sex outside marriage? Planning a Bali holiday? Here’s what we know about the new laws and what they mean for travellers and the LGBTQI+ community The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2022
‘A little nerve-racking’: worry and scepticism in Bali over ban on sex outside marriage Residents voice concerns over whether changes to Indonesia’s criminal code will hit the island’s vital tourism sector The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2022
Release of Bali bomb maker 'difficult day' for Australians, says deputy PM Indonesia's release of convicted Bali bomb maker Umar Patek will be a "difficult day" for Australians who lost loved ones and relatives in the attacks, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday. Reuters · Dec 8, 2022
Indonesia paroles the bombmaker in Bali's deadly 2002 attacks An Islamic militant convicted of making the explosives used in the bombings that killed over 200 people was paroled after serving about half of his original 20-year prison sentence. WEKU · Dec 7, 2022
Morning Mail: doctors warn of long Covid, green light for giant grid batteries, Bali bomber released In today’s newsletter: AMA says ‘weak political leadership’ has opened the door to ongoing virus risk; giant batteries to get go-ahead; David Warner launches spray at Cricket Australia The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2022
Bombmaker behind 2002 Bali bombings released from prison after serving half of 20-year sentence Indonesian authorities say he has been successfully reformed in prison Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022
Indonesia releases on parole Bali bomb maker Umar Patek - statement Indonesia has released on parole Umar Patek, a bomb maker in deadly 2002 Bali attacks, the ministry of law and human rights said on Wednesday. Reuters · Dec 7, 2022
Bali bombmaker released on parole from Indonesian prison: official One of the bombmakers in the Bali blasts that killed more than 200 people two decades ago was released on parole on Wednesday, an Indonesian official said, months after Jakarta reduced his 20-year prison sentence. Bangkok Post · Dec 7, 2022
Indonesia releases bombmaker in Bali attacks on parole A bombmaker in the 2002 Bali attacks that killed 202 people has been released from an Indonesian prison after serving half his 20-year sentence The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Chief bombmaker in Bali bombings released from Indonesian prison after 'good behaviour' The chief Bali bomber is released from his Indonesian prison after serving little more than half his sentence in a move the Australian Home Affairs Minister has described as a "horrible day for Bali bombing victims". ABC News · Dec 7, 2022
Tourists 'think twice' about Indonesia following criminal code revisions Indonesia's decision to outlaw cohabitation and sex outside of marriage may hurt the tourism industry in Bali, travelers and businesses said, just as the island destination gets back on its feet after the COVID pandemic. Reuters · Dec 7, 2022
The New Daily · Dec 7, 2022 Indonesia sex ban may cool Aussies’ love affair with Bali A new so-called 'bonk ban' in Indonesia has made the biggest headlines – but what does it mean for Australian tourists?
Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 Tourists heading to Bali warned of new Indonesia law banning extra-marital sex Tourists to Indonesia who are caught having extra marital sex could end up in prison under new laws which also prohibit the promotion of contraception and defaming the president
Bangkok Post · Dec 7, 2022 Australia seeks 'clarity' over Indonesian sex ban Australia said Wednesday it was seeking more information on Indonesia's move to criminalise sex outside of marriage, as the ban's impact on tourists to Bali and other parts of the majority-Muslim nation remained unclear.
The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022 Indonesia has handed over the reins of the G20, but it will still play an influential role. Here's why Indonesia has handed the G20 presidency over to India, following a successful summit in Bali last month.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 6, 2022 Sex outside marriage banned in Indonesia with anyone caught - including tourists - risking a year in prison The new law applies in top travel destinations including Bali the islands off Lombok
Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022 G20-2023: What is India's agenda? The success of the G20 in Bali has turned President Widodo Joko into a global leader for overcoming divisions regarding the war in Ukraine. The G20 leaders' declaration was issued, surprising everyone. Behind the scenes, however, kudos went to India which helped draft the communique. Now, India, as the current…
Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022 Greenpeace begs Indonesian government to call off Sotheby's auction of Bali archipelago Environmental experts are pleading with the Indonesian government to cancel a controversial auction selling off 100 tropical islands to the highest bidder "before it causes worse impacts"
Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022 Indonesia eyes property, economic boost with residency visa plan for foreign investors Indonesia is preparing to unveil more details on its long-term residency visa scheme to attract foreign capital and property investors including from mainland China and Hong Kong, as Southeast Asia's biggest economy recovers from a pandemic-induced slump.
Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022 Tropical paradise archipelago of 100 islands to be sold to highest 'billionaire' bidder The decision to sell off an entire Indonesian archipelago in Bali has been slammed by worried environmentalists who say the development will "impact the local community"
ABC News · Nov 26, 2022 Bali-bound cruise ship Queen Elizabeth diverted to Fremantle due to COVID-19 outbreak The Queen Elizabeth was due to arrive in Bali on Monday, but will now travel to Western Australia with "10-15 per cent" of passengers onboard COVID-positive, according to the West Australian government.
The Times of India · Nov 25, 2022 West must live with India’s stand on Ukraine: Jaishankar at Times Now Summit NEW DELHI: India has taken a bigger, longer and more serious view of the Ukraine war and the outcome of the Bali G20 summit has borne out the correctness of PM Modi’s judgment on the issue, foreign minister S Jaishankar said at the Times Now Summit.