TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top three news on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Here are the highlights: 7 Countries in Asia Most Visited by Tourists, Three Airlines Launch Direct Flights to Indonesia; Korea-Bali Route Included, and Muhaimin Iskandar Compares Jokowi to Soeharto in Political Dynasty Context.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. 7 Countries in Asia Most Visited by Tourists

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Set in a continent of cultural diversity, rich history, and breathtaking natural beauty, the countries of Asia attract millions of tourists from around the world every year.

The following are the seven most visited countries in Asia.

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2. Three Airlines Launch Direct Flights to Indonesia; Korea-Bali Route Included

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Three airlines are set to launch direct flights to popular tourist destinations in Indonesia. They are Jeju Air, Batik Air Malaysia, and Super Air Jet.

This news was announced by Nia Niscaya, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy's Main Expert in Tourism and Creative Economy, during a hybrid edition of "The Weekly Brief with Sandi Uno" held on Monday, July 22, 2024.

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3. Muhaimin Iskandar Compares Jokowi to Soeharto in a Political Dynasty Context

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Muhaimin Iskandar, Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), compared the current President Joko Widodo or Jokowi with the former President Soeharto, specifically regarding the political dynasty.

Cak Imin, as he is familiarly known, highlighted the appointment of family members to government positions. He pointed out that during Soeharto's New Order regime, his daughter, Siti Hardijanti Hastuti Rukmana (Tutut Soeharto), was appointed Minister of Social Affairs in 1998. Shortly after Tutut's appointment, the Reformation movement erupted, ultimately leading to the downfall of Soeharto's government.

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