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New Islamic groups’ office plan raises heritage concerns
Jakarta 1 month ago

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New Islamic groups’ office plan raises heritage concerns

The former British Embassy compound near the Hotel Indonesia (Bundaran HI) traffic circle, which has been left vacant since its relocation to South Jakarta in 2013, is a cultural heritage building, which by regulation cannot be demolished.
A test of wisdom: NU grapples with conflict, politics
Academia 3 months ago

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A test of wisdom: NU grapples with conflict, politics

NU is not simply a religious organization, but a moral force and a social movement with enormous political weight.
Midwives caught between law and tradition on female genital mutilation
Academia 5 months ago

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Midwives caught between law and tradition on female genital mutilation

Studies indicate that the tendency toward medicalization in Indonesia is driven by people’s belief that there is a social and religious obligation to circumcise girls.
MUI urges government to regulate social media use for children
Society 1 year ago

MUI urges government to regulate social media use for children

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is urging the government to regulate social media use for children. MUI takes Australia as an example, where a law bans those under 16 from accessing popular social media platforms.
MUI urges House to draft law to prevent climate crisis
Society 2 years ago

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MUI urges House to draft law to prevent climate crisis

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has issued a fatwa urging the House of Representatives to draft a law on preventing the climate crisis, citing extreme weather events and environmental damage.
As voters, we may not be so rational as we think
Perspectives 2 years ago

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As voters, we may not be so rational as we think

It would be impossible to collect all relevant information and learn deeply about the candidates, even when we are part of the candidate's team.
Indonesia’s solidarity urgent for repressed nations
Academia 3 years ago

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Indonesia’s solidarity urgent for repressed nations

Indonesians remain wary of religious justifications of violence against civilians: On Dec. 7, a suicide bomber, a convict released on parole last year, attacked a police station in Bandung, West Java, killing one policeman. 
KUPI II: Women ulema spearhead movement for just, egalitarian society
Academia 3 years ago

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KUPI II: Women ulema spearhead movement for just, egalitarian society

In order to protect all citizens, both the state and civil society have to promote religious moderation and an Islam that is friendly, tolerant and peaceful.. 
Empowering women ulama’s participation in peacebuilding
Academia 3 years ago

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Empowering women ulama’s participation in peacebuilding

If by being religious we actually make enemies of other people, we may need to reconsider our sincerity in our religion, or our religious studies may need further broadening.
Women ulema congress begins in Central Java
Archipelago 3 years ago

Women ulema congress begins in Central Java

The second Indonesia’s Women Ulema Congress opens in Semarang and Jepara in Central Java on Wednesday, and will last until Saturday.
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