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Hundred thousands of people joined Aksi Bela Islam II (the 2nd action to defend Islam) on November 4. They urged law enforcement on the alleged case of religious blasphemy by Jakarta governor-inactive Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok). There has been a discourse on Aksi Bela Islam III on November 25.

Senin , 14 Nov 2016, 22:25 WIB

Din Syamsuddin: Public will monitor open case screening

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Chairman of the Advisory Board Indonesian Council of Ulama Din Syamsuddin has asked the public to monitor the open case screening of Jakarta governor-inactive Basuki...

Jakarta governor-inactive Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) allegedly commited religious blasphemy against The Holy Quran. According to him, surah Al Maidah verse 51 is a false guidance for Muslim in choosing a leader. Ahok's open case screening to be conducted on Tuesday (11/15).

Senin , 14 Nov 2016, 20:44 WIB

Ahok asks Egypt's Syeikh Amr Wardani to be expert witness

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, DEPOK -- The National Police's Criminal Investigation Department's investigator said Egypt's Syeikh Amr Wardani will be giving his statement as expert witness in the case of alleged religious blasphemy by Jakarta governor-inactive Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. "Syeikh Amr Wardani will come upon Ahok's requests and we (the police) has no problem with it," National Police Chief Tito Karnavian said....

Kamis , 10 Nov 2016, 20:38 WIB

Buni Yani: I was only re-post Ahok's alleged blasphemy video

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The National Police's Criminal Investigation Department...

Rabu , 09 Nov 2016, 23:26 WIB

Bachtiar Nasir refuses to attend at ILC television program

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- National Movement to Defend the Indonesian...

Ahad , 06 Nov 2016, 00:31 WIB

Police question 25 people over riot at the night of November 4th

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Police have arrested and are questioning...

On Friday (11/4), the mass took to the street to demanding Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) to be imprisoned for religious blasphemy. They also said Ahok has torn diversity of the nation.

Ahad , 06 Nov 2016, 00:02 WIB

President orders Ahok's religious blasphemy case exposed to public

Long-marched from Tugu Tani to the Medan Merdeka Barat Street at Central Jakarta on Friday (11/4), people who support Aksi Bela Islam II took posters to demand law enforcement against alleged religious blasphemy by Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok).

Ahad , 06 Nov 2016, 00:00 WIB

Buni Yani potential to be suspect: Police said

Muslims from various province spend the night at Istiqlal mosque on early Friday (11/4). After Friday prayer, they will marched to Presidential Palace to hold demonstration against alleged religious blasphemy by Jakarta's incumbent governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.

Jumat , 04 Nov 2016, 03:29 WIB

During November 4th rally, President will be at the Presidential Palace

Thousands of Muslim from Defender of Islam hold demonstration against Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Puranama in front of City Hall on Friday (10/14). Meanwhile, today will be the second rally following the

Jumat , 04 Nov 2016, 00:37 WIB

Donations for November 4th rally reaches Rp 1.5 billion

Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) said the Holy Quran Surah Al Maidah verse 51 as a false guidance for Muslim in choosing a leader. Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI) said Ahok's statement is a religious blasphemy and has legal consequences.

Jumat , 04 Nov 2016, 00:18 WIB

Jakarta Police Chief confirms November 4th rally after friday prayers

On Friday (11/4), Muslims will hold a major demonstration against religious blasphemy by Ahok. This rally was the second after last October demonstration (10/28).

Jumat , 04 Nov 2016, 00:00 WIB

Amazing rally and the elegance of Indonesian Muslims

The Nahdlatul Ulama regional board (PWNU) has ordered nahdliyin (NU followers) in the Jakarta to vote for Muslim candidate in gubernatorial elections. PWNU also has given its statement regarding November 4th rally.

Kamis , 03 Nov 2016, 00:25 WIB

Nahdlatul Ulama orders its followers to vote Muslim candidate

Kamis , 03 Nov 2016, 00:02 WIB

Jakarta Police Chief meets leaders of November 4th rally

Jakarta governor candidate in the Jakarta gubernatorial election 2017, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), in one of his campaign visit.

Rabu , 02 Nov 2016, 22:11 WIB

Being shouted on impromptu visit, Ahok: It was just a few people

Three pair of Jakarta gubernatorial election candidates have signed declaration of peace and integrity campaign.

Sabtu , 29 Oct 2016, 20:51 WIB

Three pair candidates agree to campaign in peacefully

Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) has apologized for religious blasphemy citing The Holy Quran Surah Al Maidah verse 51 as a false guidance for Muslim in choosing a leader. Nevertheless, Muslims urged his violation of the law has to be processed.

Sabtu , 29 Oct 2016, 05:00 WIB

Madura ulamas write to president over Ahok's alleged blasphemy case

On Friday (10/28), Muslims in several province hold demonstration against religious blasphemy by Ahok. (Illustration)

Sabtu , 29 Oct 2016, 00:00 WIB

'There will be another Ahok without law enforcement in religious blasphemy case'

Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) statement has caused strong ripple. He apologized but then said he didn't mean to insult the clerics nor Holy Quran Surah Al Maidah verse 51 as a false guidance for Muslim in choosing a leader.

'If the police is fair, it will be difficult for Ahok circumvent the law'

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Political observer from Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Siti Zuhro said it would be difficult for Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) to circumvent the law when the police is fair. Moreover, if the legal facts were available. "In the contrary, if the public knew Ahok legal process was fashioned, it would trigger disappointment and chafe among Muslims...

Jakarta General Election Commission (KPU DKI Jakarta) officially declared three pairs of candidates would contest for the elections of governor and vice governor scheduled in February next year.

Senin , 24 Oct 2016, 20:54 WIB

Three pairs candidates to contest at the Jakarta's regional election

Senin , 24 Oct 2016, 12:19 WIB

Al Maidah 51 convolutes Ahok (2)

Senin , 24 Oct 2016, 12:11 WIB

Al Maidah 51 convolutes Ahok (1)

Muslims marched in front of Sate Building, Bandung City, West Java on Friday (21/10). They urged the police to process law suit against Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama who has insulted the Quran surah Al Maidah verse 51.

Sabtu , 22 Oct 2016, 00:13 WIB

Mass in six cities holds demonstration against religious blasphemy

Pair of Jakarta's governor and deputy governor candidates Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono-Silvyana Murni with Anies Baswedan-Sandiaga Uno has signed peace declaration during 'Jumpa Calon Pemimpin Jakarta' event at the JakTV studio's.

Jumat , 21 Oct 2016, 23:17 WIB

JakTV launches Jakarta gubernatorial election channel

Vice Chairman of Commission II House of Representatives Ahmad Riza Patria said Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama made at least two violations in providing laptop and computers to the Jakarta General Election Commission (KPU Jakarta) and Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu). The gadget were funded by private company and given directly to the two independent bodies.

Jumat , 21 Oct 2016, 00:18 WIB

'Laptop for Election Commission originates from non-budgetary fund'

The Sydney Morning Herald featured Jakarta governor on Wednesday (10/19).

Kamis , 20 Oct 2016, 01:02 WIB

Australian media says Jakarta governor impulsive, yet popular

Rabu , 19 Oct 2016, 00:00 WIB

'Jakarta governor is trespassing other religion territory'

Ribuan massa Kelompok Bela Islam berunjukrasa memprotes tindakan penistaan agama oleh Gubernur DKI Basuki Tjahaja Puranama di depan Balai Kota DKI, Jumat (14/10).

Senin , 17 Oct 2016, 23:35 WIB

'Amien Rais is not the only one who wants to bring Ahok into justice'

Senin , 17 Oct 2016, 23:00 WIB

'None of Alquran verse guides people to the wrong path'

Thousands of people hold demonstration against Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) who insulted Alquran surah Al Maidah verse 51. He said the verse was a false guidance for Muslim in choosing a leader. The mass started to march from Istiqlal Mosque to City Hall on Friday (10/14).

Senin , 17 Oct 2016, 02:30 WIB

Insulting the Quran, Turkish media eyes on Jakarta's governor

Secretary-general of the Council of Young Indonesian Intellectuals and Ulamas (MIUMI) Bachtiar Nasir has invited all Muslims in Jakarta to be the knight of Quran surah Al Maidah verse 51.

Rabu , 12 Oct 2016, 22:00 WIB

'Let's be the knight of Al Maidah verse 51'

A petition at change.org urged Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) to apologize for religious blasphemy citing The Holy Quran Surah Al Maidah verse 51 as a false guidance for Muslim in choosing a leader. Ahok has apologized. It did not abort the legal consequences.

Rabu , 12 Oct 2016, 01:00 WIB

MUI: Ahok statement is a blasphemy and has legal consequences

Selasa , 11 Oct 2016, 00:03 WIB

Jakarta Governor apologizes for offending Muslims

Until Monday (10/10) morning, more than 73.580 people have signed a petition at change.org. They urged Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) to apologize for religious blasphemy citing The Holy Quran Surah Al Maidah verse 51 as a false guidance for Muslim in choosing a leader.

Senin , 10 Oct 2016, 03:00 WIB

Political observer: Having equal opponents, Ahok is sweating

Jumat , 07 Oct 2016, 23:03 WIB

Bareskrim will process report on religious blasphemy by Ahok

Gubernur DKI Jakarta, Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama vs calon wakil gubernur Sandiaga Uno

'We should not attack Ahok, but let's not vote for him'

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Jakarta deputy governor candidate Sandiaga Uno has urged his supporters not revenge due to allegations from Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) which accused him not paying taxes. He committed running democracy without invective. Sandiaga told his supporter not to attack Ahok. Let's escort him to the end of his governship with esteem, with no accusations....

Candidates running for governor and deputy governor for Jakarta gubernatorial election have passed all medical tests. They took wefie at Dr Mintohardjo Naval Hospital when they undergo medical test on September 24.

Sabtu , 01 Oct 2016, 16:54 WIB