Issue: Trio Macan told to tone down performance

June 20, online

The Bandung chapter of the hard-line organization the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) has rejected the dangdut group Trio Macan, who were planning to perform in Bandung, West Java, on Saturday, saying that the group should wear headscarves, should they insist on appearing on stage.

Some 30 FPI members staged a protest on Wednesday in front of a dangdut radio station in Bandung, which will host the Saturday concert where Trio Macan is scheduled to play.

The protesters also demanded that Trio Macan not perform any “erotic dance” and should instead sing religious songs if they perform in the city.

Your comments:

“Don’t blame us for what’s going to happen.” So these defenders of the so-called religion of “peace” are threatening others with violence. And the majority is silent, which is tantamount to agreeing with them. Just great!

Edo E

Why do we (or the police) have to bow to these thugs, who always protest and make a mess of our city? Do we want this to happen?

The FPI always does evil acts in the name of Islam. Watch out during Ramadhan. They will act even more thuggish than the police.

Slim Muslim

Police can shoot on sight. It’s time to increase the budget for bullets.

Faisal

Someone should tone down these thugs.

Sheldon Archer

Good job FPI. Only immoral people hate you. They should learn civic lessons in elementary school once again.

Max

I had never heard of Trio Macan”before the FPI got involved. But after reading this article, I search for them on the Internet and saw some photos.

I must say they are very attractive young ladies and now I will search for their music.

Deedee S.

Send the FPI back to the brainwashing training camps where they were educated.

Baz Act