The Tomohon City Government has begun preparing for a parade as well as a flower tournament in the framework of the Tomohon International Flower Festival which will last for a week from Tuesday. Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno is scheduled to attend.
North Sulawesi police have harassed and intimidated members of the press in two separate incidents. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates, the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia and SINDIKASI, in condemning the harassment and intimidation of members of the press and urging the authorities to respect their obligations under Indonesian Press Law.