Indonesian couple fear sex-ban changes will make them criminals

1 Oct 14:28 Key points summarised by AI

A controversial new Indonesian penal code proposes to criminalize consensual sex outside marriage, sparking fear among millions in unregistered relationships.
Couples in religiously accepted but legally unofficial 'Siri' marriages could face up to six months in jail or significant fines under the new law.
Despite President Widodo delaying the vote after protests, the proposed changes highlight rising conservatism and pose severe legal and financial burdens for many Indonesians.
The potential ban also raises concerns for the tourism industry and has prompted international warnings, underscoring its broad societal impact.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.