Indonesia woman jailed for TikTok video praying before eating pork

25 Sept 04:23 Key points summarised by AI

Lina Mukherjee, a 33-year-old Indonesian woman, was sentenced to two years in prison and fined for a viral TikTok video.
She was found guilty of "spreading information aimed at inciting hatred against religious individuals" for reciting an Islamic prayer before eating pork, which is forbidden in Islam.
The video garnered millions of views and was widely condemned by conservative groups, including Indonesia's top Muslim clerical body, who declared it blasphemous.
This incident is the latest in a series of blasphemy cases in Indonesia, with rights groups criticizing the laws for allegedly being misused to target religious minorities.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.