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Erin Cook

@erincook.bsky.social

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Following Southeast Asia and Timor-Leste, mostly elections, FP and Instagram posts. Don't complain to me that I don't cover business enough, I do not know of such things. Read my newsletter 🤓 https://darimulut.substack.com

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 1d

Never have I heard Asean summit talk a fortnight before it begins (apart from 'ughh my editor says i have to go this year') darimulut.substack.com/p/the-trump-...

The Trump circus is coming to Asean

And KL is not trying to make him feel welcome

darimulut.substack.com

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 3h

An all timer day for Indotwt

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 3h

First time those words have ever been said

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Frontier Myanmar @frontiermyanmar.bsky.social · 3h

AFP | They said they had smashed them. But fraud factories in Myanmar blamed for scamming Chinese and American victims out of billions of dollars are still in business and bigger than ever, an Agence France-Presse investigation can reveal.

Myanmar scam cities booming despite crackdown – using Musk's Starlink

They said they had smashed them. But fraud factories in Myanmar blamed for scamming Chinese and American victims out of billions of dollars are still in business and bigger than ever, an Agence France...

www.frontiermyanmar.net

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 3h

I could see it doing well! That sort of walk by, decent coffee, move on thing always has a place I reckon. Starbucks failed cos Starbucks sucks, they don't have that problem hahha

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 3h

I think the story is being suppressed by local media, which tracks with controversial Prabowo developments lately. He's on his way back to Jakarta now and then we'll seeeeeee

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Aubrey Belford @abelf.bsky.social · 4h

"Harry" referenced here is v. likely Prabowo's billionaire brother, Hary Tanoesoedibjo.

Easiest way to think of it: Hary handles the business side for the family, Prabowo handles politics

If Prabowo is talking about Hary meeting Eric and Don Jr., then this is a conversation about doing business

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Trump's conversation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is caught on a hot mic. Hard to tell exactly what they are talking about, but Subianto asks Trump about meeting Eric Trump and Don Jr, who supposedly have nothing to do with government while they run the family business.

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 4h

Harry Tanoe's capacity for longevity should be studied

Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 4h

Based solely on a regular perusal of social media this afternoon, Indonesians are absolutely raging at their president for this Trump thing.

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 5h

Probably, Indonesian chains seem to always be doing ungodly shit to croissants

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 5h

I hope they bring them sea salt chocolate biscuits too! But not the single use plastic

Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 5h

🚨🚨🚨 Indonesian coffee brand Kopi Kenangan has opened in Australia 🚨🚨🚨 after years of watching Australia coffee culture influence Indonesia it's so interesting to see it go the other way!
www.instagram.com/kenangancoff...

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 6h

No idea yet! Could be any old thing 🫠

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 7h

Anyone better read than me is a wanker anyone lesser read is a yob

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 20h

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Brad Simpson @bradleyrsimpson.bsky.social · 8h

Freed Palestinian prisoners are barred by Israel from celebrating the release, or speaking to the media about their imprisonment, on threat of arrest and re-imprisonment or even death. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

‘Locked up for 24 years’: release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees sparks joy and sorrow

Nearly 2,000 people, including about 1,700 seized from Gaza and held without charge, set free from Israeli jails

www.theguardian.com

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 8h

Recast this with 65 year Olds and I'm sold

CAMERON WILSON @cameronwilson.bsky.social · 8h

here's one of the ads

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 9h

They've been about that for ages tho and this case had way more complicated response in the country than this gymnastics business
www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03...

Tears and anger after FIFA strips Indonesia of hosting Soccer Under-20 World Cup

Players and supporters blame politicians for shattering hopes of playing in the prestigious tournament.

www.abc.net.au

Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 9h

They should be banned from way more stuff imo

Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 9h

He's been eating shit on Israel all year and this will be added to the list surely 😅 he's stitched up a few of the really influential Islamic parties and orgs but maybe recognised a step too far?

Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 10h

This is framed to be about US corruption but oh my days lol

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 11h

Lol www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251013-ind...

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 22h

I am so excited for tomorrow! Not convinced he actually will go but omggg imagine if he does

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 22h

Lots of news from Israel this evening, but this spot in the TOI liveblog has brought group chats to a screeching halt

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 23h

Nothing more invigorating to the soul than a few pints with a friend from Jakarta in town. Nusantara on Northbourne gags and goss from jaksel 🙏

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Andreas Harsono @andreasharsono.bsky.social · 1d

In the northeastern tip of Indonesia’s Madura Island, sand blankets front yards and even spills into the interior of homes. Residents of the three coastal communities, collectively known as the sand village, believe sand brings comfort and healing share.google/ZyMyKLwccj5v...

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Erin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 1d

That looks so cool!