REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - Three Australian Muslims discussed Muslims life in Indonesia as well as in their country during their visit to Republika on Monday, May, 12, 2014. Among others, they learned that women's roles in Indonesia were progressive. 

"I see women's roles here are progressive and other countries should follow Indonesia," Kashif Bouns said, cited an example as more women worked as journalists in Indonesia. "Since i come to Jakarta, I also learned about the size of the city, and people's politeness as well their hospitality."

The football player visited Republika with two other colleagues, Laila Ibrahim and Mohamed Dukuly, who also shared their experience during their 15 day visit to Indonesia as well as their challenges at home. 

"In Australia, we always in rush, when we get home from office, during work, and so on, but here, i learn about easy going attitude," Ibrahim said. While Dukuly noted the sense of self and courage of Indonesian people to fight for their life.