Tag: Indonesia
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Handy Discoveries: Indonesia’s Handprint Cave Art Could Be the World’s Oldest
Uncovering a Paleolithic Milestone In a largely unexplored region of Indonesia, scientists have stumbled upon a collection of red-brown handprints and abstract markings painted on cave walls. The discovery, explained by a collaboration between Indonesian researchers and Australian experts, suggests that this site may house some of the oldest known cave art in the world.…
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Indonesia’s Hand Stencils May Be World’s Oldest Cave Art
Introduction: A Potential Leap in Prehistoric Art In a discovery that could rewrite our understanding of early human creativity, scientists have identified handprint stencils on cave walls in a little-explored region of Indonesia. Preliminary dating suggests these tan-colored prints could be at least 67,800 years old, making them potentially the oldest known cave art. The…
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Oldest Cave Art? Hand Stencils Found in Indonesian Cave Redraw Our Prehistoric Timeline
New Discovery Rewrites the Timeline of Cave Art In a breakthrough that could shift our understanding of early human creativity, researchers from Australia and Indonesia report that faint ochre hand stencils found in a remote Indonesian cave may be the oldest known cave art. The discovery, based on careful dating and stylistic analysis, adds a…
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Indonesian Hand Stencils: Earliest Cave Art Revealed
Discovery of the Hand Stencils In a remote limestone cave on a speck of Indonesia’s vast archipelago, researchers uncovered a pattern of faint ochre hand stencils pressed against weathered rock. The marks, created when a hand was pressed flat to a wall and pigments rubbed or blown around the fingers, are among the oldest known…
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Muslim Leaders Protest Plan to Ease Alcohol Ban in Tangerang
Protest Over Plans to Reconsider Bans in Tangerang A coalition of Muslim clerics and community leaders gathered this week at the Tangerang City Legislative Council to voice strong opposition to any move that could ease the city’s prohibitions on alcohol and prostitution. The demonstration, described by organizers as a public appeal to uphold local moral…
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Tangerang Clerics Protest Alleged Move to Relax Alcohol and Prostitution Ban
Protest Stems from Concerns Over Moral and Social Impacts A coalition of Muslim clerics and local community leaders converged on the Tangerang City Legislative Council this week to oppose any move to legalize alcohol sales or prostitution in Tangerang, a city in Banten Province, Indonesia. The visitors argued that relaxing such bans would undermine religious…
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Indonesia’s New Coach John Herdman Sets Sights on ASEAN Cup Title
Introduction: A Fresh Start for Indonesian Football When a national team welcomes a new coach, the hopes of a nation often ride on the shoulders of a single appointment. For Indonesia, the arrival of John Herdman, the former Canada head coach, has injected both optimism and a clear objective: win the ASEAN Cup. The group…
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Protecting Indonesian Communities from Second-Hand Smoke: Strengthening Enforcement and Public Health
Overview: The Challenge of Second-Hand Smoke in Indonesia Despite progress in public health policy, exposure to second-hand smoke remains a critical concern for many Indonesians. Subnational smoke-free regulations have expanded dramatically, with more than 90% of districts adopting them. Yet enforcement gaps and ongoing exposure in public spaces show that policy alone is not enough.…
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Protecting Communities from Second-Hand Smoke in Indonesia: Enforcement Gaps and Path Forward
Why Protecting Communities from Second-Hand Smoke Matters Second-hand smoke remains a pressing public health issue in Indonesia. While policy advances have pushed subnational governments to implement smoke-free regulations in public spaces, the gap between law and practice continues to expose residents—especially the most vulnerable—to health risks. The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2021 highlights a…
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Protecting Communities from Second-Hand Smoke in Indonesia
Why Protecting Communities from Second-Hand Smoke Matters Second-hand smoke remains a major public health concern in Indonesia. Even as more than 90% of districts have adopted subnational smoke-free regulations, enforcement gaps dilute potential benefits. The health risks of exposure—especially for children, pregnant people, and low-wage workers—are well documented, including respiratory infections, asthma flare-ups, cardiovascular disease,…