Articles tagged ‘Islam’
Lombok Muslim group to ask for asylum in Australia
By Nick | July 24th, 2006 |
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Members of the Ahmadiyah Muslim sect are having a hard time in Lombok these days. We live in a world where people are not happy believing in what they believe in. Many people feel the need to force others to ‘believe’ in the same ideas. Indonesia is a shining example of this and the subject [...]
Jakarta's Ancient Mosque on Brink of Collapse
By Barrie | July 2nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Over a decade ago I was fortunate enough to visit the Al Anwar Mosque in Jakarta. It is a splendid piece of architecture and one that epitomises the beauty of Islam. Unfortunately it is now under threat.
Writers at the Festival: Ubud, Bali
By Barrie | July 1st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The Ubud Writers Festival is gearing up to one fantastic event with writers from the world over attending to conduct workshops and partake in other events.
Downer Voices Concern over Bashir: Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 9th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
No country should, in my opinion, stick their noses in another country's business or affairs. But, it seems this is happening in a very subtle way, or is it a diplomatic way. Australia is concerned over the ability of Indonesia to keep cleric Abu Bakar Bashir in check.
Suharto Celebrates 85th Birthday: Jakarta, Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 9th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The old fella and hardliner of Indonesia, Mantan Suharto has made it to 85 years of age and in doing so avoided attempted prosecutions by Indonesian authorities.
‘Angel Gabriel’ Lia in hot water for her beliefs
By Nick | April 21st, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Religion is never far from the front page here in Indonesia, and today the Jakarta Post carries a story about Jakarta resident, Lia Eden. Lia, who also goes by the name Lia Aminuddin, claims she is the reincarnation of both Angel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary. Religious funadamentalists heard about this and interpreted it [...]
Tony Blair meets with Muslim leaders in Jakarta
By Nick | March 31st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
British PM Tony Blair met Indonesian President SBY in Jakarta yesterday and attended a meeting with senior Muslim leaders. The British press talked about Blair hoping to get a breather from the action back home and this trip, which has also included Australia and New Zealand worked pretty well. Blair is good at saying what [...]
Pornography bill not popular with some people in Indonesia
By Nick | March 3rd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The proposed pornography bill has generated a lot of chatter recently here in Indonesia. In western countries, pornography would be largely confined to published material (magazines, videos, DVD’s etc), but here in the world’s largest Muslim country, the pornography issue gets mixed up in everyday social things, like dress, dance and entertainment.
S. Sulawesi talks about introducing Sharia law
By Nick | February 10th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
S. Sulawesi is talking about introducing Sharia (Islamic ) law to the region. Some parts of Indonesia, eg. Aceh already have Sharia.
Minister of religion jailed in Indonesia
By Nick | February 8th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
A former Minister of Religion has been jailed for 5 years in Jakarta. Said Agil Munawar served as Indonesia’s Minister of Religion from 1999 to 2004. During that time he embezzled $76 in funds designated to help Muslims attend the hajj in Mecca.
