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    Indonesian things we like.

    I guess your comment highlights how individuals can perceive situations differently and are perhaps predisposed to only being able to discern or focus on negative aspects of a scene. I see a lovely shared moment between a man (perhaps a father or family member) playing music to his son/nephew...
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    Indonesian things we like.

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    The Cage is now open! Please, register here for access.

    There's definitely a homogeones feel to Expatindo membership, I think. The board often comes across as quite sterile, or clinical, lacking in personality or personalities - I find most quite staid. I guess on one level that works well for the majority (birds of a feather and all that) but...
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    The Cage is now open! Please, register here for access.

    Happy to drink a bottle of whiskey for the team.
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    Aviation info.

    Travellers allowed to transit through Changi Airport from June 2 SINGAPORE: Singapore will gradually allow travellers to transit through Changi Airport from Jun 2, as it prepares to ease some COVID-19 restrictions and reopen its borders. "Stringent measures" will be put in place to ensure that...
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    DON'T PANIC.... well, maybe a little bit.

    Jakarta suspends passenger flights, rail service The transportation ministry’s director general of aviation, Novie Riyanto, said late Thursday the flight ban applies to both domestic and international flights. He said there would be some exceptions, including for leaders of state institutions...
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    Safety Threats due to civil unrest or disruption

    When religious groups believe they're above the law, as in this case in India where officers were attacked trying to enforce movement restrictions, you have cause for concern. One officer lost a hand...
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    Aviation info.

    18 Month Closure For Singapore’s Changi Airport T2 Changi Airport in Singapore has announced that they will be closing Terminal 2 for a period of 18 months from May 1. The suspension of operations from the 30-year-old terminal has been brought about due to the global impact on travel and...
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    Where are you bunkering for Covid-19?

    Many people feel their lives have been taken captive by the virus.
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    Where are you bunkering for Covid-19?

    Just out of fourteen days quarantine and took this photo today to try and represent how I felt about it. Had some help from a friend.
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    Thoughts on 2020 and beyond.

    Finland ran a universal basic income experiment a couple of years ago the outcome of which showing mixed results. https://phys.org/news/2019-02-universal-basic-income-people-happier.html
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    COVID19 Indonesia. News Headlines.

    Indonesia's coronavirus infection rises to 1,790 - official JAKARTA, April 2 (Reuters) - Indonesia confirmed 113 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 1,790, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. He reported 13 new deaths from the...
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    COVID19 Indonesia. News Headlines.

    Almost 700 hotels in Indonesia shut down Apindo chairman Hariyadi Sukamdani said the hotel industry has been hit hard by the virus, with 698 hotels announcing they have shut down PHRI regional head in Batam Muhammad Mansur told The Jakarta Post that nine hotels in Batam had shut down between...
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    COVID19 Indonesia. News Headlines.

    Indonesia Releases 30,000 Prisoners as Covid-19 Cases Double in a Week The ministerial decree allows only petty criminals to be released, not inmates convicted for more serious crimes. "We will not release prisoners convicted for corruption, illegal logging, terrorism, drug crimes, gross human...
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    American chained up in Bali for jogging during Nyepi.

    The examples your self and Atlantis give are somewhat different scenarios to visiting tourists which my comments were in relation to, and to reiterate the beginning of my first reply...I agree with you.
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    American chained up in Bali for jogging during Nyepi.

    While I agree with you, I see going to Bali akin to visiting someone's house or home - you may not approve of how they live or host you, but you are a guest and one should offer a modicum of respect.
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    COVID19 Indonesia. News Headlines.

    Indonesia may start new holiday to replace Eid exodus.. JAKARTA, April 2 (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Thursday the government is considering starting a new national holiday to prevent the annual mass exodus usually occurring at the end of the Muslim fasting month amid...
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    Garuda denies refund for a refundable ticket

    Try as hard as you can to get your money now,, any patience may well be rewarded by the Airline's empty coffers.

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