ShareIn the space of just five days, Dea Winnie Pertiwi lost half her family to COVID-19.Her parents, pregnant sister Debby and the sister's unborn baby are all dead. Debby's husband, another older sister and her small daughter were also ill but have since recovered.And now, as she grieves for her family, 28-year-old Dea is fighting the virus herself, living alone in isolation."In the beginning I was in a state of shock," she said. "I couldn't believe it because it all happened so fast.""I'm trying to accept things that I can't change."Yet even as the coronavirus ravaged their hometown...…ShareIn the space of just five days, Dea Winnie Pertiwi lost half her family to COVID-19.Her parents, pregnant sister Debby and the sister's unborn baby are all dead. Debby's husband, another older sister and her small daughter were also ill but have since recovered.And now, as she grieves for her family, 28-year-old Dea is fighting the virus herself, living alone in isolation."In the beginning I was in a state of shock," she said. "I couldn't believe it because it all happened so fast.""I'm trying to accept things that I can't change."Yet even as the coronavirus ravaged their hometown...WW…

ShareAs Indonesian authorities look to ease coronavirus restrictions, doctors are warning that children seem particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 in South-East Asia's most populous country.According to Australia's Department of Health, emerging epidemiologic reports on COVID-19 in children show that while they are less likely than adults to be infected and have severe illness, they are still vulnerable.Nevertheless, nobody under the age of 18 has died in Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore. The youngest person to die from COVID-19 in Australia was a 42-year-old Filipino man.But in Indonesia,...…ShareAs Indonesian authorities look to ease coronavirus restrictions, doctors are warning that children seem particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 in South-East Asia's most populous country.According to Australia's Department of Health, emerging epidemiologic reports on COVID-19 in children show that while they are less likely than adults to be infected and have severe illness, they are still vulnerable.Nevertheless, nobody under the age of 18 has died in Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore. The youngest person to die from COVID-19 in Australia was a 42-year-old Filipino man.But in Indonesia,...WW…

ShareAcademic experts claim Indonesia's Government has ignored their scientific advice regarding the coronavirus pandemic, as the province of Bali looks to reopen in the coming months.The hashtag #IndonesiaTerserah (Whatever, Indonesia) has trended on social media, with many Indonesians including medical workers expressing their frustration at what they see as an inconsistent government response.Others have rallied against sections of the community not observing social-distancing measures."This hashtag was started by agitated medical workers who felt that their fight on the front line … not...…ShareAcademic experts claim Indonesia's Government has ignored their scientific advice regarding the coronavirus pandemic, as the province of Bali looks to reopen in the coming months.The hashtag #IndonesiaTerserah (Whatever, Indonesia) has trended on social media, with many Indonesians including medical workers expressing their frustration at what they see as an inconsistent government response.Others have rallied against sections of the community not observing social-distancing measures."This hashtag was started by agitated medical workers who felt that their fight on the front line … not...WW…

Why is Facebook limiting political content in Indonesia, Brazil and Canada?ShareAhmad Lukman couldn't take it anymore when he decided to deactivate his Facebook account in 2020.Mr Lukman had begun to feel uncomfortable being on the world's largest networking platform in 2014, "The timeline had too many religious debates linked to politics," he said."Over time, I became annoyed and became disgusted by the majority of my friends on Facebook who have started to become divided by religious politicisation."On Thursday, the social media giant , in a ban that also briefly impacted . In other...…Why is Facebook limiting political content in Indonesia, Brazil and Canada?ShareAhmad Lukman couldn't take it anymore when he decided to deactivate his Facebook account in 2020.Mr Lukman had begun to feel uncomfortable being on the world's largest networking platform in 2014, "The timeline had too many religious debates linked to politics," he said."Over time, I became annoyed and became disgusted by the majority of my friends on Facebook who have started to become divided by religious politicisation."On Thursday, the social media giant , in a ban that also briefly impacted . In other...WW…

Indonesian Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo arrested over alleged lobster corruptionShareIndonesia's Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo faces up to life in jail after being arrested by the country's Anti-Corruption Commission over lobster larvae export permits.The Anti-Corruption Commission, known by its Indonesian acronym KPK, arrested Mr Prabowo and his wife Iis Rosita Dewi as they arrived at Jakarta airport from the United States this week. Mrs Dewi is a member of the House of Representatives.Several other senior ministry officials were also among 15 people arrested around the Indonesian...…Indonesian Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo arrested over alleged lobster corruptionShareIndonesia's Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo faces up to life in jail after being arrested by the country's Anti-Corruption Commission over lobster larvae export permits.The Anti-Corruption Commission, known by its Indonesian acronym KPK, arrested Mr Prabowo and his wife Iis Rosita Dewi as they arrived at Jakarta airport from the United States this week. Mrs Dewi is a member of the House of Representatives.Several other senior ministry officials were also among 15 people arrested around the Indonesian...WW…

ShareLaw enforcement officials in Indonesia have been criticised over a range of controversial punishments being handed out to those not adhering to coronavirus health protocols.The bizarre list of penalties for people not following rules, such as wearing a mask, includes forcing offenders to lie down in coffins, dig grave sites, pray for COVID-19 victims at cemeteries and do push-ups.Pandu Riono, an epidemiologist from the University of Indonesia, said many of the sanctions were not effective in educating people."They may be laughing because people know they are only fake coffins. If you...…ShareLaw enforcement officials in Indonesia have been criticised over a range of controversial punishments being handed out to those not adhering to coronavirus health protocols.The bizarre list of penalties for people not following rules, such as wearing a mask, includes forcing offenders to lie down in coffins, dig grave sites, pray for COVID-19 victims at cemeteries and do push-ups.Pandu Riono, an epidemiologist from the University of Indonesia, said many of the sanctions were not effective in educating people."They may be laughing because people know they are only fake coffins. If you...WW…