Indonesia Highlights: Six People Sentenced to Death for Masterminding Riot at Indonesia’s High-Security Detention Center | Indonesia’s Military Chief: We Continue Our Search to Bring Our Submarine’s C

KOMPAS.com – An Indonesian court has sentenced six people to death for masterminding a riot in a high-security detention center on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital in 2018.

Indonesia’s Military (TNI) commander Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto said that efforts to search for a missing Indonesian Navy Submarine KRI Nanggala-402 will be continued.

Below are excerpts from the stories in Indonesia, curated by Kompas.com editors:

Six People Sentenced to Death for Masterminding Riot at Indonesia’s High-Security Detention Center

The East Jakarta District Court has sentenced six people to death for masterminding a riot in a high-security detention center on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital in 2018.

The verdict was read by the panel of judges on Wednesday, April 21 afternoon after the court found the defendants guilty of committing an act of terror at the Mobile Brigade headquarters in May 2018.

“[It was] sentencing for the terrorism case in the incident at the Mobile Brigade headquarters. All defendants accepted it and did not appeal,” said a court official who opted not to be named on Thursday, April 22.

The six defendants were Anang Rachman, Suparman alias Maher, Syawaludin Pakpahan, Suyanto alias Abu Izza, Handoko alias Abu Bukhori, and Wawan Kurniawan.

Kompas was previously reported that five members of the Indonesian anti-terror police from Special Detachment 88 (Densus 88) and a convicted terrorist were killed in the incident.

A spokesperson for the police at the time said that the riot started with a quarrel between prisoners and police officers when the food sent by the family had to go through a security check. Some of the prisoners could not accept this procedure.

Source: https://go.kompas.com/read/2021/04/22/155218374/six-people-sentenced-to-death-for-masterminding-riot-at-indonesias-high-security.

Indonesia’s Military Chief: We Continue Our Search to Bring Our Submarine’s Crews Back Home

Kompas.com/ Imam Rosidin Indonesia's Military (TNI) commander Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto (left) and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto speak during a press conference held at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Air Force Base in Bali.

Indonesia’s Military (TNI) commander Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto said that efforts to search for a missing Indonesian Navy Submarine KRI Nanggala-402 will be continued.

“The Indonesian military will continue to conduct its search and rescue to bring home our brothers, the sailors of KRI Nanggala 402 to their families,” Hadi told a press conference broadcast on Kompas TV Thursday, April 22.

Hadi called on all parties to pray that the 53 people on board the missing submarine will be found. "Let's pray together, hopefully, our family, our friends, the sailors of KRI Nanggala-402 are safe and will be found soon," said Hadi.

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto said several countries have offered their assistance to search for the missing submarine.

"This is a humanitarian issue, we hope for the best results," Prabowo said.

Source: https://denpasar.kompas.com/read/2021/04/22/183404578/panglima-tni-kita-terus-melakukan-pencarian-untuk-membawa-pulang-prajurit.

Bali Named Among World's 15 Best Islands for Retirement on Travel Awaits' 2021

Dok. Biro Komunikasi Publik Kemenparekraf Rice fields at Ubud, Bali.

The Indonesian resort island of Bali has been ranked ninth among the 15 best islands in the world for retirement in 2021, according to TravelAwaits, a travel website to cater to travelers in their 50s.

The islands were selected based on several criteria, including their potential as locations for a simpler and more peaceful life without having to spend much money.

Bali is the only island from Indonesia on the list deemed suitable for the best destination to retire. The website mentioned that Bali offers beautiful natural wealth and affordable living costs. Also, some communities are well-known among expats in Ubud and Seminyak.

"You can spend time exploring, taking hot baths and enjoying a range of health treatments, or traveling on a motorbike to the beach," the TravelAwaits wrote recently. 

Three other islands in ASEAN were Penang in Malaysia, Koh Samui in Thailand, and Phu Quoc in Vietnam.

Penang was recognized for its strategic location, various local dishes, and many outdoor activities, while Koh Samui has a beautiful view and is also home to upscale resorts, spas, golf courses, temples.

Source: https://go.kompas.com/read/2021/04/22/235053274/bali-named-among-worlds-15-best-islands-for-retirement-on-travel-awaits-2021.