Indonesia’s tourist visa, Filipino assaulted in Singaporean mall: 7 Asia highlights
South China Morning Post
by SCMPFebruary 17, 2026
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1. How a major Bali bust is putting Indonesia’s tourist visa in the spotlight
The arrest of nearly 40 Indian nationals in Bali for allegedly running an online gambling operation has renewed concern about Indonesia’s tourist visa regime, which analysts warn is vulnerable to...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/17/2026