TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - While the Indonesian government is still hesitant to legalize marijuana, Thailand has gone a step further. The Thai government has legalized the use of medical marijuana since the end of 2018. It has become the first country in Asia to free its citizens to grow and consume marijuana since last month. What are the health, economic, social, and even political benefits of marijuana for the party that proposed it? Tempo reports from Thailand on the various benefits of marijuana.
LAW
The Mystery of the Death of Brigadier Joshua
THE death of Brig. Nopriansyah Joshua Hutabarat at the home of his superior, the Chief of the Profession and Security Division of the National Police, Insp. Gen. Ferdy Sambo, leaves a number of irregularities. The CCTV cameras at the house were off and Joshua’s mobile phones are missing. What really happened?
ECONOMY
Who benefits from Vale’s Divestment?
Vale Indonesia can now apply for an extension of their nickel mining operation license in Sulawesi that will expire in 2025. A number of issues emerge, from divestment obligations to the shrinking of mining concession areas. Who aims for Vale’s shares?
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