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PPATK freezes 256 bank accounts linked to Al-Zaytun head

Archipelago 2 years ago

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PPATK freezes 256 bank accounts linked to Al-Zaytun head

The frozen bank accounts were allegedly involved in "massive" numbers of transactions, according to PPATK head Ivan Yustiavandana.

Al-Zaytun leader not cooperative: MUI

Archipelago 2 years ago

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Al-Zaytun leader not cooperative: MUI

The Al-Zaytun pesantren (Islamic boarding school) in Indramayu, West Java, has been embroiled in controversy of allegations that the school and its leader Panji Gumilang have been promoting heretical teachings and linked to the breakaway Indonesian Islamic State (NII) movement.

Blasphemy or religious persecution?

Editorial 2 years ago

Blasphemy or religious persecution?

We have seen this several times in the past, of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) collaborating with the government in clamping down on followers of Islamic sects and doctrines they considered heretic.

Middle East nations denounce Quran burning in Sweden

Europe 2 years ago

Middle East nations denounce Quran burning in Sweden

Under a heavy police presence, Salwan Momika, a 37-year-old who fled to Sweden several years ago, on Wednesday stomped on the Qur'an before setting several pages alight in front of Stockholm's largest mosque.

TikToker named blasphemy suspect over pork-eating video

Archipelago 3 years ago

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TikToker named blasphemy suspect over pork-eating video

Director of special crimes at the South Sumatra Police, Sr. Comr. Agung Marlianto, confirmed that Lina had been named a suspect following complaints filed by a local religious leader in Palembang.

Medan court sends YouTuber to jail for blasphemy

Archipelago 3 years ago

Medan court sends YouTuber to jail for blasphemy

The Medan District Court in North Sumatra sentenced a YouTuber to one year in prison on Thursday for blasphemy against Islam. State prosecutors had demanded a 1.5-year penalty.

The ghost of identity politics and Anies’ presidential ambitions

Perspectives 3 years ago

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The ghost of identity politics and Anies’ presidential ambitions

Anies himself is tolerant and was raised in a modern and moderate Muslim family. But he seems not to have done enough to reconcile with Jakarta voters.

Holywings case shows political appeal of conservatism persists

Academia 3 years ago

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Holywings case shows political appeal of conservatism persists

Both Ahok and Holywings share commonalities. Their controversies revived emotive politics on the basis of religious values and a complex calculation to reframe figures as the people’s enemy.

Prophet row murder sparks fury on Indian social media

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Prophet row murder sparks fury on Indian social media

Two Muslim men have been arrested over Tuesday's attack, committed in apparent retaliation for inflammatory comments about the Prophet Mohammed made by a spokeswoman for India's governing party weeks earlier.

Holywings outlets in Jakarta shut down for violations beyond blasphemy controversy

Lifestyle 3 years ago

Holywings outlets in Jakarta shut down for violations beyond blasphemy controversy

The provincial government has shut down all Holywings outlets across the capital after further investigations found violations beyond its alleged blasphemous promotion.

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