Today (December 27), the judges will disclose interim decision on religious blasphemy case with the defendant Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. The trial would be held at the ex-Central Jakarta District Court in Gajah Mada Street, Gambir, Central Jakarta.

Selasa , 27 Dec 2016, 00:12 WIB

Interim decision on Ahok case to be disclosed at the same court room

Situation at the Koesumah Atmadja court room at the former building of Central Jakarta Disrict Court minutes before the alleged blasphemy trial began on Tuesday (Dec 20).

Jumat , 23 Dec 2016, 01:46 WIB

Supreme Court agrees to move location of Ahok's trial

The pre-trial session had been completed with judge Sutiyono rejecting all of Buni Yani's demands on Wednesday.

Rabu , 21 Dec 2016, 22:35 WIB

Court rejects Buni Yani's demand

As parties who filed police report against Basuki Tjahaja Purnama on blasphemy case, Irena Handono and Secretary of the Central Board of Muhammadiyah Youth Pedri Kasman disappointed as they not enter courtroom on Tuesday (12/13)..

Selasa , 20 Dec 2016, 00:00 WIB

Not all journalists may enter Ahok's trial courtroom, here's why

Basuki Tjahaja Purnama legal counselor said Buni Yani has provoked the public by uploading video of Ahok's speech at Seribu Islands.

Kamis , 15 Dec 2016, 00:11 WIB

Pedri Kasman says Ahok distorts the facts

Defendant of alleged blasphemy case, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), attended inaugural session of the trial on Tuesday (12/13). He gained critics over his exception.

Rabu , 14 Dec 2016, 22:32 WIB

Ahok takes advantage on his trial to offend his political opponents: Democrat

Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) is now defendant of religious blasphemy case. The inagural session held on Tuesday (12/13) at the North Jakarta District Court, Gajah Mada Street, Central Jakarta.

Selasa , 13 Dec 2016, 15:09 WIB

Ahok is charged using two alternative articles

Complainants of alleged religious blasphemy case by Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) could not enter the courtroom to witness inagural session of the case. Irena Handono and Pedri Kasman disappointed..

Selasa , 13 Dec 2016, 14:52 WIB

Complainants unable to enter courtroom, Pedri Kasman: This is Discrimination

Muslims from many provinces joined the National Movement to Guard the Indonesian Council of Ulama's Fatwa in 212 rally. They performed Friday prayer centralized at National Monument (Monas) on Friday (12/2).

Senin , 05 Dec 2016, 17:19 WIB

GNPF MUI says the 212 rally is held with some compromises

Ketua Dewan Pembina GNPF-MUI Habib Rizieq Shihab bersama Wakil Ketua GNPF-MUI Zaitun Rasmin melakukan orasi usai Aksi Bela Islam III di kawasan silang Monas, Jakarta, Jumat (2/12).

Senin , 05 Dec 2016, 16:24 WIB

Habib Rizieq reveals five attempts to weaken the 212 rally

Super-peaceful rally 212: Aerial photo of the mass at the Bank Indonesia Roundabout near Horse Statue (West Medan Merdeka Street), Jakarta, on Friday (12/2).

Senin , 05 Dec 2016, 15:24 WIB

Blessing behind the closure of Patung Kuda area in 212 rally

President Joko Widodo (center) gave a short speech after Friday prayer. He was accompanied by Vice President Jusuf Kalla and Coordinating Ministry of Defense Wiranto.

Jumat , 02 Dec 2016, 22:44 WIB

President hails idea of national dialogue: Ma'ruf Amin

The 212 rally was staged on 08.00 and it was dismissed after Friday prayer.

'212 rally is the most massive Friday prayer in the history'

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Action to Defend Islam III (212 rally) was organized to be more than just a rally. The National Movement to Guard the Indonesian Council of Ulama's Fatwa (GNPF MUI) was still carrying the same aspiration, which is law enforcement against Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) as suspect of alleged religious blasphemy. "The blasphemer should be arrested, detained,...

Three sentences that Buni Yani posted commenting the video of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama speech have made him suspect of defamation and provocative statement.

Kamis , 24 Nov 2016, 01:16 WIB

Three sentences that make Buni Yani suspect

Ketua Gerakan Nasional Pengawal Fatwa Majelis Ulama Indonesia (GNPF MUI), Bachtiar Nasir (ketiga kanan) berbicara saat menggelar konferensi pers Aksi Bela Islam III di AQL Islamic Center, Jakarta, Jumat (18/11).

Kamis , 24 Nov 2016, 00:01 WIB

To stage "Aksi 212", GNPF MUI asks police to respect constitution

In a retorical question, Buni Yani asked,

Rabu , 23 Nov 2016, 23:03 WIB

Police name Buni Yani as suspect

Aksi Bela Islam III (3rd action to defend Islam) logo as part of the National Movement to Guard the Indonesian Council of Ulama's Fatwa.

Rabu , 23 Nov 2016, 17:00 WIB

Jakarta Metro Police Chief edicts contain threat to democracy: LBH Jakarta

Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said he had not received any report about plot against the government related to planned rally on Dec. 2 by Islamic organizations demanding the arrest of Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) for alleged blasphemy.

Rabu , 23 Nov 2016, 00:00 WIB

Defense Minister: No report yet on plot against government

Jakarta Regional Police Chief Inspector General M Iriawan has issued a notice regarding rallies planned to be held on November 25 and December 2, 2016.

Selasa , 22 Nov 2016, 19:00 WIB

Jakarta police issues notice on planned rallies

Aksi Bela Islam III (3rd action to defend Islam) logo as part of the National Movement to Guard the Indonesian Council of Ulama's Fatwa.

Selasa , 22 Nov 2016, 18:10 WIB

GNPF leaders clarify December 2 rally to MUI

TNI Chief General Gatot Nurmantyo stressed his soldiers are ready to guard December 2 rallies without guns. If riot occured, he promised his soliders will protect the mass.

Selasa , 22 Nov 2016, 01:00 WIB

TNI Chief: The army ready to guard rally without guns

At the press conference on Friday (11/18), the National Movement to Guard the Indonesian Council of Ulama's Fatwa (GNPF MUI) Chairman Bachtiar Nasir said on December 2 the movement will hold Friday prayer at Jakarta's main roads as Aksi Bela Islam III (3rd action to defend Islam).

Selasa , 22 Nov 2016, 00:06 WIB

Trying to muted discourse of Dec 2 rally, Observer: Government is panic

Indonesia's Attorney General HM Prasetyo has said his office was seriously pursuing the case of alleged blasphemy against Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), the currently non-active governor of Jakarta.

Selasa , 22 Nov 2016, 00:05 WIB

Attorney General Office awaits hand over of Ahok case file

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. On November 16, the police has named Ahok as suspect of alleged religious blasphemy.

Selasa , 22 Nov 2016, 00:01 WIB

Today, Ahok to be questioned as suspect of alleged religious blasphemy

On November 4, hundred of thousands people gathered at Medan Merdeka Barat Street to urge law enforcement against religious blasphemer Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.

Senin , 21 Nov 2016, 21:01 WIB

Hidayat Nur Wahid: Nov 4 rally arose due to barriers to legal system

Chairman of National Movement to Defend the Indonesian Council of Ulama's Fatwa (GNPF MUI), Bachtiar Nasir, during the press conference Aksi Bela Islam III on Friday (11/18). He said GNPF MUI will stage the next rally on December 2.

Senin , 21 Nov 2016, 20:07 WIB

Police say Friday prayer at main roads is prohibited

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.

Senin , 21 Nov 2016, 18:24 WIB

Religious Affairs Minister says Ahok can't be imprisoned like in New Order era

National Movement to Defend the Indonesian Council of Ulama's Fatwa (GNPF MUI) have not decide about the discourse of November 25th rally. Previously, peaceful action was held on November 4 attended by hundred thousands of supporter.

Kamis , 17 Nov 2016, 00:00 WIB

GNPF MUI to oversee the investigation of Ahok's case

On Friday (11/4), Muslims hold a major demonstration against religious blasphemy by Ahok. As promised by VP Jusuf Kalla during the rally, the police conducted open case screening. A day after open case screening (11/16), the police named Ahok as suspect. Ahok did not arrested

Rabu , 16 Nov 2016, 20:15 WIB

Yusril: Be patient, legal proceeding is a long and winding road

Chief of National Police Criminal Investigation department (Bareskrim) Comr. Gen. Ari Dono Sukamto was reading the result of open case screening in a press conference on Wednesday.

Police name Ahok as suspect in religious blasphemy case

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- National Police Criminal Investigation department (Bareskrim) have named Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) as suspect in religious blasphemy case. The decision come up as result of open case screening on Tuesday. "For the sake of investigation, the suspect is also barred from leaving the country," Chief of Bareskrim Commissioner General Ari Dono Sukamto said at the Main...

Open case screening in the alleged case of religious blasphemy by Jakarta governor-inactive Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) was held at the Main Meeting Room National Police on Tuesday at 09.30 a.m. until 18.30 p.m. The result will be published on Wednesday (11/16) no later than 10.00 a.m.

Rabu , 16 Nov 2016, 00:10 WIB

Will Ahok be free from religious blasphemy allegation?

Chairman of Islamic Student Association (HMI) Mulyadi P Tamsir has come to Jakarta Metro Police on Tuesday (11/15). He was being questioned about the riot on November 4 night. The police said he was not cooperative during interrogation. Mulyadi said he was using his constitutional right by not answering all the questions.

Selasa , 15 Nov 2016, 21:25 WIB

Being questioned, HMI Chairman gives no answer about Nov 4 riot

On Friday (11/4), hundred thousands people joined Aksi Bela Islam II (the 2nd action to defend Islam) held posters to urged completion of legal proceeding of alleged religious blasphemy case by Jakarta Governor-inactive Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok). Today (11/15), the National Police conduct open case screening.

Selasa , 15 Nov 2016, 00:47 WIB

If Ahok is free from allegation, MUI's advocacy team will file a pretrial

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

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

The police fired teargas during a riot in front of the Merdeka Palace on Friday (11/11).

Sabtu , 12 Nov 2016, 00:05 WIB

GNPF MUI reveals intruders of the November 4th riots

Chairman of HMI Mulyadi P Tamsir after holding a meeting with the alumni and officials in the organization headquarters on Tuesday (11/8). Mulyadi and secretary general Ami Jaya as well as a number of HMI cadres have been arrested by the police in connection with the riot on November 4 night.

Jumat , 11 Nov 2016, 20:33 WIB

Kalla: HMI members ready to face judicial process with one condition

Public Relations of Jakarta Metro Police Commisioner Awi Setiono showed photograph of the riot on November 4 night in a press conference on Saturday (11/5).

Jumat , 11 Nov 2016, 20:18 WIB

HMI reports Jakarta Metro Police chief

President Joko Widodo said he suspect certain political actor 'stowaways' the November 4th rally. There was a minor clash at the end of the rally even though the demonstration had remained peaceful and orderly till around 18:00 pm.

Jumat , 11 Nov 2016, 18:57 WIB

Who is the actor behind riot at November 4th night?

Hundred thousands of people joined Aksi Bela Islam II (the 2nd action to defend Islam) on November 4th. They urged law enforcement on the alleged case of religious blasphemy by Jakarta governor-inactive Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. There has been a discourse on Aksi Bela Islam III at November 25, 2016.

Jumat , 11 Nov 2016, 17:43 WIB

Jokowi hopes November 4th rally is the last one

The mass crowded at the Istiqlal Mosque area for Friday prayer ahead of the November 4th rally. The National Movement to Defend the Islamic Council of Ulama's Fatwa (GNPF MUI) led by ulamas and clerics. Thousands of people joined the peaceful acts on Friday (11/4).

Kamis , 10 Nov 2016, 21:40 WIB

Jokowi says clerics are pillars of the Unitary State of Indonesia

Buni Yani (left) accompanied by his lawyer Aldwian Rahadian (right) after being questioned as witness regarding the report on Jakarta governor-inactive Basuki Tjahaja Purnama's (Ahok) alleged religious blasphemy, Thursday (11/10).

Kamis , 10 Nov 2016, 20:38 WIB

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

Thousands of people joined the National Movement to Defend the Indonesian Council of Ulama's Fatwa (GNPF MUI). They hold peaceful rally on Friday (11/4).

Kamis , 10 Nov 2016, 03:06 WIB

'Public trust will erode if the police not focused handling Ahok's case'

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