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Society 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Indonesia, US expand Fulbright program to students under religious ministry
The Religious Affairs Ministry and the United States have agreed to expand access to the US’s Fulbright scholarship program for Indonesian institutions and individuals under the ministry, in an attempt to increase cultural exchanges and improve education quality in the country.
Society 1 year ago
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Government, lawmakers agree to lower haj costs
The government has agreed with lawmakers to lower the haj costs for this year by around Rp 4 million (US$248) in total, in a move Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar said reflected President Prabowo Subianto’s eagerness to reduce the pilgrims’ financial burden.
Society 1 year ago
Month-long school holiday for Ramadan under discussion
Earlier, a video went viral on social media featuring a statement from President Prabowo Subianto, conveyed through Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar, announcing the possibility of a full month of school holidays for Ramadan 2025.
Society 1 year ago
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Government promises to lower haj prices in 2025
After several issues that riddled this year's haj program, including uneven quota allocation and subpar facilities, the religious affairs minister has promised to reduce prices for the 2025 program without compromising on service quality.
Society 1 year ago
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House urges next government to find ‘better’ religious affairs minister
The House of Representatives’ special committee to inquire into the government’s management and organization of this year’s haj has concluded its month-long investigation and come up with several recommendations, including that the next government find a better religious affairs minister.
Society 1 year ago
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Ministry advises TV stations to show 'adzan' in text during papal mass broadcasts
The suggestion from the Religious Affairs Ministry was made following a request from the papal visit committee to replace the adzan (Islamic call to prayer) broadcasts, so it won't disrupt the live broadcasting of Pope Francis-led Mass in Jakarta on Thursday evening.
Society 1 year ago
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Government warns Indonesian pilgrims to stick to Saudi haj rules
The Religious Affairs Ministry has warned Indonesians to not attempt the haj without holding the correct visa, as Saudi authorities turn away thousands of unregistered pilgrims from across the globe ahead of the haj, which begins next week.
