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Long Reads Islam-State Relations under Prabowo: More Carrots and More Sticks, But Less Progressive and Less Civil? Published This Long Read examines President Prabowo Subianto’s relationship with the various Islamic organisations in Indonesia. [1]

PoliticsIndonesia works to weaken radical Islam through education New university aims to produce moderate Muslims, become international hub Indonesia's International Islamic University opened in 2021 in Depok, West Java. [2]

Jakarta Police said on Thursday that they would disperse Lady Gaga’s concert in the Indonesian capital originally scheduled for June 3 if the promoter insists on going on with the event. [3]

LifeDocumentary gives Thais rare glimpse into controversial sect Censors unexpectedly lift ban on film about Buddhist leader and followers Monks participate in a mass-ordination ceremony at Wat Dhammakaya temple in Pathum Thani Province, north of Ban... [5]

JAKARTA -- It was an ordinary Sunday Mass until the 300 congregants heard the young man shouting "Allahu akbar," or God is great. [6]

JAKARTA -- Halal is an Arabic term meaning "permissible" or "lawful." To obtain halal certification, food manufacturers must comply with Islamic dietary laws as prescribed in the Quran, the Islamic holy book. [7]

His Majesty the King, in a ceremonial gesture marking Asanha Bucha Day on July 20, has bestowed a hand-drawn illustration depicting the Buddha’s first sermon, the “Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta” or the setting of the wheel of Dharma in motion. [8]

ACEH SINGKIL, Indonesia — Authorities in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province said on Sunday several Christian churches would be shut down this week, just days after a mob burned down a church, killing one person and injuring several others. [9]

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[1] TH fulcrum.sg · 2026-02-27 · 50% match

Islam-State Relations under Prabowo: More Carrots and More Sticks, But Less Progressive and Less Civil?

Long Reads Islam-State Relations under Prabowo: More Carrots and More Sticks, But Less Progressive and Less Civil? Published This Long Read examines President Prabowo Subianto’s relationship with the various Islamic organisations in Indonesia.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-09-18 · 44% match

Indonesia works to weaken radical Islam through education

PoliticsIndonesia works to weaken radical Islam through education New university aims to produce moderate Muslims, become international hub Indonesia's International Islamic University opened in 2021 in Depok, West Java.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-05-18 · 40% match

Police Threaten to Disperse Lady Gaga’s Jakarta Concert

Jakarta Police said on Thursday that they would disperse Lady Gaga’s concert in the Indonesian capital originally scheduled for June 3 if the promoter insists on going on with the event.

[4] FI yle.fi · 2012-07-09 · 39% match

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While Finland does not have official Islamic theological seminaries, many informal schools are housed at Muslim congregations' premises.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-06-09 · 38% match

Documentary gives Thais rare glimpse into controversial sect

LifeDocumentary gives Thais rare glimpse into controversial sect Censors unexpectedly lift ban on film about Buddhist leader and followers Monks participate in a mass-ordination ceremony at Wat Dhammakaya temple in Pathum Thani Province, north of Ban

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-02-27 · 38% match

Islamists' growing clout strains Indonesia's democratic pillars

JAKARTA -- It was an ordinary Sunday Mass until the 300 congregants heard the young man shouting "Allahu akbar," or God is great.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-06-02 · 37% match

Asia's growing halal demand spurs innovation, profit

JAKARTA -- Halal is an Arabic term meaning "permissible" or "lawful." To obtain halal certification, food manufacturers must comply with Islamic dietary laws as prescribed in the Quran, the Islamic holy book.

[8] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-07-21 · 37% match

His Majesty the King bestows hand-drawn illustration depicting Buddha’s first sermon marking Asanha Bucha Day

His Majesty the King, in a ceremonial gesture marking Asanha Bucha Day on July 20, has bestowed a hand-drawn illustration depicting the Buddha’s first sermon, the “Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta” or the setting of the wheel of Dharma in motion.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-10-19 · 37% match

Indonesia’s Aceh to Close Churches after Pressure from Muslim Groups

ACEH SINGKIL, Indonesia — Authorities in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province said on Sunday several Christian churches would be shut down this week, just days after a mob burned down a church, killing one person and injuring several others.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-08-19 · 37% match

Indonesian President Worried By Growing Religious Intolerance

JAKARTA — Indonesia’s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he was concerned by growing religious intolerance in the country with world’s largest Muslim population, which many analysts say his administration has failed to contain.

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