It has been an especially somber week in the region, with the tone set by the terrifying incident at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia, where at least 131 soccer fans died in a stampede. Regional Managing Editor and WTF host Andra Nasrie takes us through what we know so far about the devastating tragedy while offering theories as to who to blame (spoiler: it’s not the spectators). Tune in!

Other stories include:

Netizens call for justice over slain broadcaster as #JusticeForPercyLapid trends | Junta sentences Australian economist Sean Turnell to 3 years in prison | ‘Jealous’ Bangkok man cuts up woman, to internet’s grim fascination | Lost at sea: Indonesian fisherman found clinging to plastic barrel | Primary school allegedly conducts ‘mock prison’ experience to teach students importance of abiding the law | Sneak Beak: The new Bird Paradise will open in the second quarter of 2023 | Indonesian coaches rising up in Bali’s foreigner-dominated fitness scene

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