The judges in blasphemy case to read the verdict for the defendant, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), on Friday (May 5).

Judicial Commission monitors process of Ahok's trial

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Judicial Commission (KY) has been monitoring the process of a blasphemy trial case of Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. The Judicial Commission has a duty to make sure that the process of the trial is being carried out with good intention and in accordance with the role given by the state, KY spokesman Farid Wajdi said...

In his official visit to Seribu Island, Jakarta's Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) said the Holy Quran surah Al Maidah verse 51 as a false guidance for Muslim in choosing a leader.

Expert witness says there is misguidance in Ahok's speech

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - The Deputy of Rais Aam (Supreme Leader) of the Central Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) Miftachul Akhyar became the first expert witness presented by the public prosecutors during the eleventh trial of blasphemy case with Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) as defendant. He was presented as an expert on religion.  In front of the judges, Miftachul deplored Ahok...