Java



Indonesia turns down ear-splitting ‘haram’ street parties

  • Loudspeaker towers are commonplace on Indonesia’s main island of Java, but they have drawn the ire of local authorities and calm-seeking neighbors
  • An online backlash has forced authorities in East Java to issue an order limiting noise levels and specifying the times and locations loudspeakers can be used
By AFP ·

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