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Bali Rules, Real Consequences: A Swiss tourist was sentenced to one year in prison after posting derogatory Instagram videos about Nyepi (the Hindu Day of Silence), despite being warned to stay indoors as the island shuts down. Drug Bust: Medan police seized 93 kg of cannabis after a car chase, arresting two men from Aceh. Disaster Relief in NTT: Vice President Gibran brought six University of Indonesia psychology students to quake-hit East Nusa Tenggara to support displaced children with psychosocial activities, while also promising repairs and loan relief for affected residents. Indonesia–China Pivot: China and Indonesia pledged closer defence, energy, minerals, AI and satellite cooperation during Wang Yi’s Jakarta visit. Travel & Tourism Pulse: A Swiss tourist jail case adds to the reminder that local observance rules apply to visitors too, while Indonesia’s tourism ecosystem continues to be shaped by recovery efforts and international ties. Business/Trade for Travelers: Indonesia signed a US$78,000 clove export deal with Saudi Arabia for 10 metric tons, showing continued outbound trade momentum.

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