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Comparing the visit of Wong to Indonesia with Prabowo’s to Singapore
Academia 3 years ago

Comparing the visit of Wong to Indonesia with Prabowo’s to Singapore

In the conversations with his Indonesian hosts, Wong confidently restated the need to ratify three politically sensitive agreements, which the two countries signed in January of this year.
Singaporean Embassy responds
Academia 3 years ago

Singaporean Embassy responds

The Singapore Embassy in Jakarta clarifies two factual inaccuracies in The Jakarta Post's June 8, 2022 article on the attempt of conservative Muslim preacher Abdul Somad Batubara, an Indonesian national, to enter the neighboring country.
Singapore’s Somad debacle stirs questions on intolerance
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

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Singapore’s Somad debacle stirs questions on intolerance

Muslim cleric Abdul Somad Batubara's recent denial of entry into Singapore has sparked questions of whether Indonesia should consider taking a firm stance against religious intolerance.
Another perspective about Singapore’s rejection of preacher Somad
Academia 3 years ago

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Another perspective about Singapore’s rejection of preacher Somad

Some Indonesians think they are free to say anything they like about other people, although they know their remarks are offensive.
Indonesia acknowledges Singapore's right to bar firebrand preacher
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Indonesia acknowledges Singapore's right to bar firebrand preacher

An Indonesian official says that any country has the right to decide whether or not to admit someone into its territory.
Singapore denies Abdul Somad entry, citing the preacher's 'extremist views'
Society 3 years ago

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Singapore denies Abdul Somad entry, citing the preacher's 'extremist views'

Singapore has barred the entry of Indonesian Muslim preacher Abdul Somad Batubara, citing the preacher’s “extremist and segregationist teachings.”
MUI, priests take a stand against religious figures, symbols protection bill
National 6 years ago

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MUI, priests take a stand against religious figures, symbols protection bill

The House of Representatives has included a bill to protect religious figures and symbols in the 2020 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas), drawing swift criticism from religious figures and experts who say such "privilege" is unnecessary.
Preacher Abdul Somad under fire for 'blasphemous' remarks against Christian cross
National 6 years ago

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Preacher Abdul Somad under fire for 'blasphemous' remarks against Christian cross

Muslim preacher Abdul Somad has recently become embroiled in religious controversy since a video of him calling the Christian cross “an element of the devil” during a sermon went viral on social media. 
It takes no edict. Surge in piety gives rise to sharia-inclined society in Indonesia.
National 6 years ago

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It takes no edict. Surge in piety gives rise to sharia-inclined society in Indonesia.

Along with the growing number of Muslims who have pursued a more Islamic way of life, sharia has been institutionalized even without a province or a city implementing it.
Mosques losing sway over youth because of online sermons, study shows
National 7 years ago

Mosques losing sway over youth because of online sermons, study shows

A recent study has revealed that young Muslims are losing interest in going to mosques to study Islamic teachings.
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