Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) seated on the trial in the case of religious blasphemy at the Auditorium of Ministry of Agriculture, Jakarta, on Tuesday (Jan 3).

Novel Bamukmin says Ahok never learn his lesson

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The trial of alleged blasphemy case with Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) as the defendant came to the witness testimony session. The General Secretary of Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), Novel Chaidar Hasan or Novel Bamukmin, became the first witness in the trial that was held in the Auditorium of the Ministry of Agriculture, Jakarta, Tuesday (Jan 1).In...

As defendant of alleged religious blasphemy case, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) will face trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday (12/13).

Jakarta Police prepare security for trial of Ahok's case

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Jakarta Metropolitan Police Command has prepared a number of security measures ahead of the trial of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) over alleged case of blasphemy on Wednesday. "In connection with his naming as defendant, the police have an obligation to secure the trial process. The first security measure will be for those watching and attending...