The defendant of alleged religious blasphemy case, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), attended the 17th session of the trial at the Auditorium of Agriculture Ministry, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (April 4)

Ahok confirms quoting Al Maidah verse 51 in his speech: GNPF

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – The video of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama or Ahok’s speech in Seribu Islands on September 27, 2016, quoting al-Maidah verse 51, was played during the 17th trial of blasphemy case on Tuesday (April 4). The Trial Coordinator of National Movement to Safeguard MUI’s Fatwa (GNPF MUI) Nasrulloh Nasution said the defendant confirmed his statement during the trial.  Nasrulloh...

Tjahjo Kumolo

Interior Minister awaits recommendation from Supreme Court related to Ahok status

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Interior Minister Tjahjo Kumolo submitted a letter to chairman of the Supreme Court (MA) asking for issuance of fatwa regarding Basuki Tjahaja Purnama's (Ahok) status as DKI Jakarta governor. He would like to know the MA's opinion related to his decision to resume Ahok leadership in the capital city after his leave campaign was over. "I...