Two Italian Swimmers Caught Shoplifting, Denied Entry to Singapore

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This incident occurred shortly after the two Italian swimmers (names not disclosed) landed. Within a short time, they were caught engaging in an act that tarnished their reputation. The items taken were not disclosed. But under Singaporean law, nominal amounts are never grounds for tolerance.[1]

Singaporean authorities did not detain them in the country. Nor did they pursue the case through lengthy legal proceedings. A firm decision was made: they were barred from entry. The deportation did not need to be publicized, as the social impact of the entry ban was already sufficiently significant. Singapore sent a message that international reputation does not make anyone immune from the law.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Atlet Renang Italia Tertangkap Ngutil di Changi, Dilarang Masuk Singapura", www.vaktual.com, Diakses pada tanggal 18 September 2025, Link: https://www.vaktual.com/internasional/atlet-renang-italia-tertangkap-ngutil-di-changi-dilarang-masuk-singapura/

2. Ibid.

Albania Appoints AI as "Minister"

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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has appointed artificial intelligence (AI) as the "minister" for corruption in his new cabinet. Diella, which means "sun" in Albanian, was appointed to Rama's cabinet. Rama introduced her as "a physically absent cabinet member" who will ensure that "all public tenders are 100 percent corruption-free."[1]

Legal experts believe further legal and ethical review is needed to determine Diella's official status. At last week's inauguration ceremony, Diella was depicted on screen as a woman wearing traditional Albanian clothing.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Albania Tunjuk AI Jadi 'Menteri' Berantas Korupsi", www.CNNIndonesia.com, Diakses pada tanggal 16 September 2025, Link: https://www.cnnindonesia.com/internasional/20250915071557-134-1273676/albania-tunjuk-ai-jadi-menteri-berantas-korupsi.

2. Ibid.

Get Fired for Giving a Free Lunch

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A food vendor employee named Bonnie Kimball didn't expect to be fired for providing free lunches. It happened when a high school student ran out of money to buy food. The case occurred at a high school in Mascoma Valley, Canaan, New Hampshire. When Bonnie realized the student's payment account was insufficient, she decided to provide lunch anyway, telling him to tell his mother he was out of money.[1]

The next day, the student did pay the bill. However, the vendor Bonnie worked for fired her for violating school, company, and district rules. Bonnie expressed her deep shame over the incident. Bonnie's story garnered sympathy from parents and the media. Some vendor employees also left in protest. Fresh Picks, the company that fired Bonnie, later reportedly wanted to reinstate her. However, Bonnie declined, stating that the company's offer was only for the sake of fulfilling a contract.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Pegawai Dipecat Gara-Gara Beri Makan Siang Gratis ke Siswa", www.liputan6.com, Tommy K. Rony, 20 Mei 2019, Diakses pada tanggal 13 September 2025, Link: https://www.liputan6.com/bisnis/read/3970095/pegawai-dipecat-gara-gara-beri-makan-siang-gratis-ke-siswa

2. Ibid.

Neighboring Countries Malaysia and Indonesia Carry Out Prisoner Exchange

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Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail discussed the prisoner exchange with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra. Saifuddin revealed that 70 Indonesian citizens were sentenced to death by the Malaysian Court. Following appeals filed by the 70 Indonesian citizens, the Malaysian Federal Court commuted the death sentences to life imprisonment for 68 Indonesian citizens.[1]

Yusril said that Malaysia's move to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment on appeal was a step forward.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "68 dari 70 WNI yang Divonis Mati di Malaysia Diubah Hukumannya Jadi Seumur Hidup", www.kumparan.com, 25 Februari 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 11 September 2025, Link: https://kumparan.com/kumparannews/68-dari-70-wni-yang-divonis-mati-di-malaysia-diubah-hukumannya-jadi-seumur-hidup-24ZNMhZ1dzb

2. Ibid.

One Indonesian Citizen Arrested in a Labor Law Compliance Operation in Georgia, USA

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United States (US) President Donald Trump recently warned foreign companies to comply with US laws. This came after immigration officials arrested approximately 475 people, including South Korean workers, at a Hyundai-LG battery plant under construction in the state of Georgia. The arrests were made in an operation by US authorities, intended to be implemented in Trump's national anti-immigration campaign. "Please respect our Country's Immigration Laws," Trump wrote on social media.[1]

LG Energy Solution said 47 of its employees were arrested, 46 South Koreans and one Indonesian. The company also said about 250 of those arrested were believed to be employed by its contractors, and most of them were South Koreans. Domestically, Trump has pledged to revive the US manufacturing sector while also vowing to deport millions of undocumented migrants. Despite warning investors to obey the law, Trump appeared to acknowledge a skills shortage in the domestic workforce.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Tangkap WN Korsel hingga WNI di Pabrik Hyundai, Trump Bilang Begini", www.cnbcindonesia.com, Tommy Patrio Sorongan, 08 September 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 10 September 2025, link: https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20250908141848-4-665020/tangkap-wn-korsel-hingga-wni-di-pabrik-hyundai-trump-bilang-begini

2. Ibid.

AI Chatbot Causes Australian Woman to Be Fired from Her Job

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A female employee has been fired from Australia's largest bank after 25 years of service. Ironically, she was replaced by the artificial intelligence (AI) system she had trained. Kathryn Sullivan (63) was dismissed from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) in July, along with 44 other employees. This marked the first time that a layoff was directly linked to the bank's use of AI technology.[1]

Sullivan said he didn't realize his role in scripting and testing responses for the bank's AI chatbot, called 'Bumblebee', would cost him his job. AI's growing impact on traditional jobs has raised concerns about how technology is changing the workplace.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Pegawai Bank Ini Dipecat setelah Bekerja 25 Tahun, Digantikan AI yang Dilatihnya", www.sindonews.com, 5 September 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 9 September 2025, Link: https://international.sindonews.com/read/1616095/46/pegawai-bank-ini-dipecat-setelah-bekerja-25-tahun-digantikan-ai-yang-dilatihnya-1757027360

2. Ibid.

VOA Journalists Lead Lawsuit Against Donald Trump's Order

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Patsy Widakuswara, lead plaintiff in lawsuit fighting order to dismantle Voice of America, says US government is becoming more aggressive. The lead plaintiff in a lawsuit fighting Donald Trump’s order to dismantle Voice of America has said the media has to resist as the administration becomes increasingly aggressive against the press. “I never in a million years thought I would have to fight for freedom of the press in the United States of America. And yet here we are,” says Patsy Widakuswara, the White House bureau chief for the broadcasting network. “As journalism is under attack, it feels empowering to fight back. We need more people to resist and fight back.”[1]

The White House reporter is now leading the charge to save VOA, which the US president has described as “anti-Trump” and “radical”. In March, Trump signed an executive order that effectively cut off its funding via its parent company, the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Launched in 1942, initially to counter Nazi propaganda, VOA is a federally funded international broadcasting network, produced in dozens of languages that reach about 350 million people around the globe.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "‘Fight back’: journalist taking Trump administration to court calls for media to resist attacks", www.theguardian.com, Diakses pada tanggal 6 September 2025, Link: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/05/patsy-widakuswara-voice-of-america-lawsuit-trump-administration-press-freedom

2. Ibid.

Trump's Global Trade Tariffs Declared Illegal by US Appeals Court

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A United States Court of Appeals has declared most of President Donald Trump's global trade tariffs invalid. However, the tariffs remain in effect temporarily, giving Trump the opportunity to pursue a lawsuit all the way to the Supreme Court. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that Trump had exceeded the authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court noted that the statute grants the president broad powers in the event of a national emergency, but does not include the right to impose tariffs or similar levies.[1]

This ruling upholds a lower court's earlier ruling that declared Trump's tariff policy unlawful. If the Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal, companies are expected to sue for damages resulting from the tariffs.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Pengadilan Banding AS Nyatakan Tarif Trump Ilegal", ikpi.or.id, Diakses pada tanggal 2 September 2025, Link: https://ikpi.or.id/pengadilan-banding-as-nyatakan-tarif-trump-ilegal/

2. Ibid.

Thai Woman Freed After King Pardons Lèse-majesté Charges

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A Thai woman has been jailed for 43 years for criticizing the royal family, the country's harshest sentence for insulting the monarchy. The former civil servant, known only as Anchan, posted an audio clip from a podcast on social media. The 63-year-old said she only shared the audio file and did not comment on its content. Thailand's lèse-majesté law, which prohibits any insult to the monarchy, is among the strictest in the world.[1]

He was initially sentenced to 87 years, but the sentence was halved after he pleaded guilty. Anchan pleaded guilty to 29 separate offenses related to sharing and uploading clips on YouTube and Facebook between 2014 and 2015, his lawyer said. Anchan was among 14 people charged with lèse-majesté shortly after the military junta seized power in 2014 and vowed to stamp out criticism of the monarchy. The group was accused of posting podcasts, popular among dissidents, that questioned the monarchy.[2] The 69-year-old woman was released from prison on Wednesday (August 27, 2025) local time. She received a mass pardon granted to commemorate King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Perempuan Thailand dipenjara 43 tahun karena unggahan podcast yang dianggap menghina keluarga kerajaan", www.bbc.com, 20 Januari 2021, Diakses pada tanggal 30 Agustus 2025, Link: https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/dunia-55727981

2. Ibid.

3. "Diampuni Raja Thailand, Wanita Ini Bebas dari Hukuman Bui 43 Tahun", www.detik.com, Novi Christiastuti, 27 Agustus 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 30 Agustus 2025, Link: https://news.detik.com/internasional/d-8081926/diampuni-raja-thailand-wanita-ini-bebas-dari-hukuman-bui-43-tahun

Philippine Domestic Worker Fined in Singapore for Side Job

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For nearly two years, between April 2018 and February 2020, Erlinda performed domestic work at Soh's home, including sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning fans, and ironing clothes. Each session lasted three to four hours and took place two to three times a month. She was paid approximately S$375 (approximately IDR 4.7 million) in cash each month. Erlinda temporarily stopped working for Soh in February 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions on the number of household visitors. She resumed working for Soh from March 2022 to September 2024 after Covid-19 had subsided. Erlinda did not have a valid work permit to work part-time for Soh. Although Soh knew Erlinda was employed by someone else as a foreign domestic worker, he hired her out of necessity.[1]

Regulations for migrant domestic workers (ART) in Singapore are very strict. Those who work part-time outside their official employer will be subject to fines of up to hundreds of millions of rupiah. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) began an investigation into this case in December 2024 after receiving information about a possible violation of the Foreign Employment Act. After being tried in court, Soh, a Singaporean citizen, was fined S$7,000 (approximately IDR 88 million) by the court. Meanwhile, his migrant worker, Erlinda, was fined S$13,000 (approximately IDR 165 million). Both women have paid the fines in full.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Cuma Karena Kerja Sampingan, ART di Singapura Didenda Rp 164 Juta", www.liputan6.com, 

Randy Ferdi Firdaus, 26 Agustus 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 28 Agustus 2025, Link: https://www.liputan6.com/global/read/6142824/cuma-karena-kerja-sampingan-art-di-singapura-didenda-rp-164-juta

2. Ibid.

The Disappearance of Three Civil Rights Activists Inspired the Mississippi Burning Movie

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In 1961, although approximately 45% of Mississippi's population was Black, less than 7% were registered to vote. This low number was due to scare tactics and laws used to disenfranchise Black citizens there. Freedom Summer's goal was to counter this. Freedom Summer was a movement to encourage as many Black people as possible in Mississippi to register to vote.[1]

Hundreds of volunteers, many of them students from northern states, traveled to the South to help establish Freedom Schools. Freedom Schools taught Black history and civil rights, helped prospective voters pass literacy tests, and completed state-required ballot forms. However, the Freedom Summer initiative sparked intense and often violent resistance from white supremacists and local authorities in Mississippi. Black campaigners and voters attending the classes faced persistent intimidation and violence. Black churches were routinely burned, and activists were threatened and attacked.[2]

On June 21, 1964, three young staff members traveled to investigate the arson of Mount Zion Methodist Church in Neshoba County. They were James Chaney, a 21-year-old Black man from Mississippi, and his two white colleagues, Andrew Goodman (20, a Jewish New Yorker) and Michael Schwerner (24). After examining the charred remains of the church and interviewing members of the congregation who had been brutally beaten by Ku Klux Klan members, the three men left the scene to return to their offices. However, they were never heard from again. The men's disappearance prompted a major response from the US Department of Justice.[3]

Attorney General Robert Kennedy classified the case as a kidnapping, thus falling under federal jurisdiction. He ordered approximately 150 FBI agents from the New Orleans office to search the area for them. They were assisted by troops from a nearby naval air base. On July 23, the three men's car was found burned near a swamp. However, there was still no sign of the three civil rights activists. The investigation was codenamed Miburn, short for Mississippi Burning.[4]

Throughout July, FBI agents continued to comb the Mississippi swamps for the three missing civil rights activists. Instead, they repeatedly found the bodies of other black murder victims. On August 4, after six weeks of searching, FBI investigators finally discovered the bodies of Schwerner, Chaney, and Goodman, buried in a red clay dam near Philadelphia, Mississippi.[5] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Misteri hilangnya tiga aktivis yang menginspirasi film 'Mississippi Burning'", www.bbc.com, Myles Burke, 16 Agustus 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 26 Agustus 2025, Link: https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/articles/c8607znnj5go

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.

5. Ibid.

Heavier Penalties Await for Vaping-related Offences in Singapore

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A State Courts judge has signaled possible sterner penalties for vape-related offences in the light of public sentiment. District Judge Wong Li Tein was on Aug 21 presiding over the case of a woman who is accused of helping another individual to purchase five vape devices through messaging platform WhatsApp. During proceedings, a Health Sciences Authority (HSA) prosecutor informed the court that the woman had been reminded twice about her court date but had become uncontactable to the investigating officers for her case.[1]

The prosecutor then called for a warrant of arrest after Nicole Lorraine Rodrigues, 32, failed to turn up in court. In a subsequent exchange in court, the judge said she would have adjourned the case even if the accused had turned up. This was to allow the HSA prosecutor to relook the submissions for sentencing. “Cases involving vaping have caught a lot of public attention, and it is no longer feasible to rely on dated precedence,” said the judge. She noted that even cases that were prosecuted as recently as 2024 are “no longer going to be the same” as the cases that are being tried in court now, due to growing public attention.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "District judge signals sterner penalties for vaping offences, cites public concern", www.singaporelawwatch.sg, Andrew Wong, 22 Agustus 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 23 Agustus 2025, Link: https://www.singaporelawwatch.sg/Headlines/district-judge-signals-sterner-penalties-for-vaping-offences-cites-public-concern

2. Ibid.

Keppres No.: 18 Tahun 2025 Tentang Pemberian Abolisi Untuk Tom Lembong

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Pada kesempatan yang lalu platform www.hukumindo.com telah membahas mengenai "Chinese Couple Disputes Over 29 Chickens in Divorce Court", "Community Service Students in Lumajang Return Home Early Due to Security Concerns" dan "The Pekalongan Tax Office Verifies the National Identification Number of a Tailor Who Was Misused", pada kesempatan ini akan dibahas mengenai 'Keppres No.: 18 Tahun 2025 Tentang Pemberian Abolisi Untuk Tom Lembong'.

KEPUTUSAN PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA

NOMOR: 18 TAHUN 2025

TENTANG 

PEMBERIAN ABOLISI

DENGAN RAHMAT TUHAN YANG MAHA ESA

PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA

Menimbang: 

1. bahwa berdasarkan Keputusan Pimpinan Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia Nomor: 139/PIMP/IV/2024-2025 Tentang Pertimbangan Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia Terhadap Permohonan Abolisi Sdr. THOMAS TRIKASIH LEMBONG, tanggal 31 Juli 2025 telah diberikan pertimbangan atas pemberian abolisi Saudara THOMAS TRIKASIH LEMBONG;
2. bahwa berdasarkan pertimbangan sebagaimana dimaksud dalam huruf a, perlu menetapkan Keputusan Presiden tentang Pemberian Abolisi;

Mengingat: Pasal 4 ayat (1) dan Pasal 14 ayat (2) Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945;

MEMUTUSKAN:

Menetapkan: KEPUTUSAN PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA TENTANG PEMBERIAN ABOLISI.

KESATU: Memberikan abolisi kepada Saudara THOMAS TRIKASIH LEMBONG.

KEDUA: Dengan pemberian abolisi sebagaimana dimaksud pada DIKTUM KESATU, maka sesuai dengan ketentuan peraturan perundang-undangan semua proses hukum dan akibat hukum terhadap Saudara THOMAS TRIKASIH LEMBONG ditiadakan.

KETIGA: Pelaksanaan Keputusan Presiden ini dilakukan oleh Menteri Hukum dan Jaksa Agung.

KEEMPAT: Keputusan Presiden ini mulai berlaku pada tanggal ditetapkan.

SALINAN Keputusan Presiden ini disampaikan kepada pejabat-pejabat yang berkepentingan untuk digunakan sebagaimana mestinya.

             Ditetatapkan di Jakarta

               pada tanggal 1 Agustus 2025

                                                               PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA,

              Ttd.

                                                                    PRABOWO SUBIANTO

Chinese Couple Disputes Over 29 Chickens in Divorce Court

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A couple from Sichuan, China, were arguing over 29 chickens during their divorce proceedings. The husband, surnamed "Yang," and his wife, surnamed "Tu," did not have much wealth. Farming was their primary source of income. They owned a total of 53 animals: 29 chickens, 22 geese, and 2 ducks. The geese and ducks were divided equally. However, the chickens were an odd number and became a point of contention between the couple. Tu claimed he had cared for the chickens the most, thus entitled to the extra one. Yang disagreed, feeling she also contributed to the care of the animals.[1]

Judge Chen Qian ultimately proposed two options. First, the excess chicken should be cooked and eaten together before the divorce was officially finalized. Second, the party who received the chicken would have to pay compensation to the other party. Judge Chen stated that this solution was not only practical but also in line with traditional Chinese values. Ultimately, they chose to eat the chicken together as a farewell meal. They also promised to maintain a cordial relationship and support each other financially if needed.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Sidang Cerai Ribut Harta Gono-Gini 29 Ekor Ayam", www.rm.id, Larasati Dyah Utami, Diakses pada tanggal 16 Agustus 2025, Link: https://rm.id/baca-berita/internasional/277396/sidang-cerai-ribut-harta-gonogini-29-ekor-ayam

2. Ibid.

Community Service Students in Lumajang Return Home Early Due to Security Concerns

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "The Pekalongan Tax Office Verifies the National Identification Number of a Tailor Who Was Misused", "Playing National Anthem of "Indonesia Raya" Does Not Constitute Copyright Infringement", you may read also "Minister of Law: Amnesty and Abolition Is For Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Community Service Students in Lumajang Return Home Early Due to Security Concerns'.

Eight universities recalled thousands of students participating in Community Service Programs (KKN) in Lumajang, East Java, following a motorcycle theft. The eight universities are the University of Jember, the University of Lumajang, the KH Achmad Shidiq State Islamic University of Jember, the Islamic University of Jember, the PGRI Lumajang Teacher Training College (STKIP PGRI Lumajang), the College of Development Administration, the PGRI Argopuro University of Jember, and the Jember Health Polytechnic. The universities agreed to suspend the KKN program for the safety and well-being of their students.[1]

The students were initially spread across 102 villages in Lumajang Regency to carry out community service (KKN) programs. However, the situation turned tense after four of the students' motorcycles were stolen in two locations. Two motorcycles disappeared from the KKN post in Village Square, Ranuyoso District, while two others disappeared from the post in Tempeh Tengah Village, Tempeh District.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "8 Kampus Tarik Seribuan Mahasiswa KKN di Lumajang Usai Teror Curanmor", www.cnnindonesia.com, 10 Agustus 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 12 Agustus 2025, Link: https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20250810202554-12-1260929/8-kampus-tarik-seribuan-mahasiswa-kkn-di-lumajang-usai-teror-curanmor

2. Ibid.

The Pekalongan Tax Office Verifies the National Identification Number of a Tailor Who Was Misused

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Playing National Anthem of "Indonesia Raya" Does Not Constitute Copyright Infringement", "Minister of Law: Amnesty and Abolition Is For Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia", you may read also "President Prabowo Grants Amnesty to 1,178 People" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'The Pekalongan Tax Office Verifies the National Identification Number of a Tailor Who Was Misused'.

Director of Guidance, Services, and Public Relations at the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT), Rosmauli, admitted that his staff had indeed visited the tailor's home with an official letter. However, this was not to collect, but rather to verify the accuracy of the data to ensure the invoices were correct. "The Head of the Pekalongan Pratama Tax Office (KPP Pratama) emphasized that the purpose of the visit was not to collect, but rather to verify the data in the DGT system," Rosmauli said.[1]

The administrative system recorded a transaction in Ismanto's name worth approximately IDR 2.9 billion. The data, obtained from the Central Tax Directorate General in 2021, indicated that Ismanto's National Identification Number (NIK) was used in a transaction with a company. Therefore, the Tax Directorate General wanted to verify whether the transaction was actually carried out by Ismanto. This step is a standard business process for the Tax Directorate General and complies with applicable regulations.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "DJP Buka Suara soal Viral Buruh Jahit Ditagih Pajak Rp2,9 M", www.cnnindonesia.com, Diakses pada tanggal 11 Agustus 2025, Link: https://www.cnnindonesia.com/ekonomi/20250810090557-532-1260778/djp-buka-suara-soal-viral-buruh-jahit-ditagih-pajak-rp29-m.

2. Ibid.

Playing National Anthem of "Indonesia Raya" Does Not Constitute Copyright Infringement

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Minister of Law: Amnesty and Abolition Is For Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia", "President Prabowo Grants Amnesty to 1,178 People", you may read also "Shi Yongxin Kung Fu Scandal" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Playing National Anthem of "Indonesia Raya" Does Not Constitute Copyright Infringement'.

Professor of law from Padjadjaran University Prof. Ahmad M. Ramli emphasized that the playing of the song Indonesia Raya does not violate copyright because it has been regulated in Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright, Article 43 letter "a". Ramli conveyed this when presented as an expert from the government in the follow-up hearing of the material review of the Copyright Law in Cases Number 28 and 37/PUU-XXIII/2025 in the Plenary Courtroom of the Constitutional Court.[1]

According to Ramli, "Indonesia Raya," as the national anthem, falls under the category of fair use. In this case, fair use is not considered copyright infringement. The former Director General of Intellectual Property stated that the national anthem should be continuously socialized, distributed, and used.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Ahli tegaskan pemutaran lagu Indonesia Raya tak langgar hak cipta", www.antaranews.com, 7 Agustus 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 8 Agustus 2025, Link: https://www.antaranews.com/berita/5021377/ahli-tegaskan-pemutaran-lagu-indonesia-raya-tak-langgar-hak-cipta

2. Ibid.

Minister of Law: Amnesty and Abolition Is For Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "President Prabowo Grants Amnesty to 1,178 People", "Shi Yongxin Kung Fu Scandal", you may read also "Police Arrest 11 People in Connection with Cross-Border Fraud in South Jakarta" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Minister of Law: Amnesty and Abolition Is For Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia'.

Minister of Law (Menkum) Supratman Andi Agtas emphasized that the granting of amnesty, including to Hasto Kristiyanto and abolition to Tom Lembong, was not for personal reasons. As head of state and head of government, the President is concerned with the nation and state. "I know this is a legal decision, but it has political implications. But once again, the President has a perspective that goes beyond mere political matters; this is for the sake of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia," Supratman stated.[1]

Therefore, whether there are parties who agree or disagree with the decision, he stated that this is a dynamic and consequence of democracy. However, the Minister emphasized that the President has very limited but special powers in the judiciary, namely granting clemency, amnesty, abolition, and rehabilitation.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Menkum tegaskan amnesti-abolisi diberikan bukan untuk urusan personal", www.antaranews.com, Agatha Olivia Victoria, 6 Agustus 2025, Link: https://www.antaranews.com/berita/5020173/menkum-tegaskan-amnesti-abolisi-diberikan-bukan-untuk-urusan-personal

2. Ibid.

President Prabowo Grants Amnesty to 1,178 People

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Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas stated that a total of 1,178 inmates are eligible for amnesty from President Prabowo Subianto. Supratman stated that of the thousands of inmates, two are PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto, who is implicated in a corruption case, and Yulius Paonganan, a convict in a defamation case against the president. "The number of people receiving amnesty is 1,178".[1]

Minister added that: "Because there's an additional one, Mr. Hasto. Secondly, there's Yulius, who is involved in an Information and Transactions (ITE) case, Yulius Paonganan. That's an ITE case related to insulting the Head of State," he said. He said that the majority of those receiving amnesty are drug convicts. In addition, there are six convicts in Papua who are accused of treason without weapons.[2] 

In addition, former Indonesian Minister of Trade Thomas Trikasih Lembong (period of 12 August 2015 – 27 July 2016) also received an Abolition from President Prabowo. As per the official statement, this aims to strengthen the bonds of nationality and brotherhood. And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Daftar Penerima Amnesti Prabowo: Hasto hingga Yulius Paonganan", www.cnnindonesia.com, 1 Agustus 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 3 Agustus 2025, Link: https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20250801204659-12-1257807/daftar-penerima-amnesti-prabowo-hasto-hingga-yulius-paonganan

2. Ibid.

Shi Yongxin Kung Fu Scandal

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Shi Yongxin, formerly known as the CEO monk, who successfully commercialized the temple and turned Shaolin into a global brand, offering everything from kung fu tours to merchandise, is now facing a joint investigation by various Chinese law enforcement agencies. He is accused of misusing project funds, embezzling temple assets, and having relationships with numerous women over the years. He even reportedly has a child from one of those relationships. This news first emerged from the temple's official WeChat account, shocking many, especially fans of classic kung fu. This isn't the first time Shi Yongxin's name has been caught up in a scandal. In 2015, he was also accused of similar things, but the investigation at that time declared him innocent. But now, it seems the story is different.[1]

The Chinese Buddhist Association didn't hesitate to revoke Shi's monkhood certificate, accusing Shi of damaging the reputation of the Buddhist community. Shi has yet to comment on this matter. Long before this scandal, many had been observing the transformation of the Shaolin Temple. Shaolin was once known as a center for spiritual training and kung fu. But since Shi Yongxin took control, its image has become more like a franchise. Behind all this, Shi is known as an intelligent but also controversial figure. He entered the temple in 1981 and became abbot in 1999. Many say he brought Shaolin into the modern era. But it turns out there was a moral cost to pay. The image of Shaolin Temple is currently undergoing a major renovation, not only of the building but also of its reputation. So, while we used to watch Shaolin monks meditate for inner peace, the reality now resembles a soap opera.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Skandal Uang dan Cinta Terlarang Abbot Shaolin: Lebih Drama dari Film Jet Li", www.detik.com, Nugraha, 30 Juli 2025, Link: https://www.detik.com/pop/trending/d-8035347/skandal-uang-dan-cinta-terlarang-abbot-shaolin-lebih-drama-dari-film-jet-li.

2. Ibid.