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View all search resultsA proposal from the BNPT to place houses of worship under government control has drawn pointed criticisms from leaders of religious organizations and civil groups, who have warned that such a measure risked violating human rights and curbing religious freedom.
Warning against the danger of identity politics, chairmen of the two most influential Muslim organizations in Indonesia, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah, on Thursday joined hands in resisting the rise of primordialism ahead of the 2024 general election.
Investigators from the National Police’s cybercrimes unit have detained an employee with the national research agency in connection with the “threatening” comments he made regarding a discussion over the different dates for Idul Fitri.
Islamic organizations, lawmakers and Cabinet ministers have called on regional administrations accommodate requests to hold prayers at public venues for Idul Fitri dates that differ from those set by the government, amid reports of rejections from various local governments.
Religious leaders have jointly declared their rejection of the politicization of religion in order to avoid a repeat of previous elections, as the nation navigates a political year ahead of the 2024 elections.
Speaking during the opening of a Muhammadiyah Youth congress in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, on Wednesday, the President said that the government would continue working to improve the traffic situation in Jakarta to allow for business and tourism to thrive.
Paludan's antics have drawn condemnation not only from the governments of Muslim countries, but also from the secular West. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was quick to condemn the incident as “deeply disrespectful”, while a spokesman of the United States State Department called it “repugnant”, “disgusting” and “vile”.
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