Abdul Somad Summoned by MUI for his Statement about CrossIndonesia ExpatAugust 22, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 22, 20190Muslim preacher Abdul Somad has been summoned by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) about his statement regarding the Christian cross...
MUI and Kominfo’s Decision to Ban Online Game PUBG Still not FinalIndonesia ExpatMarch 28, 2019January 14, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 28, 2019January 14, 20210Over the last few days, rumours have resurfaced that the online game PUBG, or Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds will be banned...
Muslim Leaders Call For Starbucks Boycott Over Pro-LGBT StanceIndonesia ExpatJuly 4, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 4, 2017November 11, 20210Some of Indonesia’s most prominent Muslim leaders have called for a boycott of US coffee chain Starbucks after becoming aware...
National Police Chief Bans Referring to MUI’ Fatwa as LawNadya Joy AdorDecember 27, 2016October 20, 2017 by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 27, 2016October 20, 20170National Police Chief Tito Karnavian has spoken out against those enforcing the Indonesian Ulema Council?s (MUI) fatwa as a national...
MUI Issues Fatwa Banning Muslims Partaking in Christmas FestivitiesNadya Joy AdorDecember 19, 2016December 19, 2016 by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 19, 2016December 19, 20160On Wednesday, December 14, the nation?s independent clerical body, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued a fatwa forbidding Muslims partaking...
Islamic Council Calls For Fatwa On Forest BurningCaranissa DjatmikoSeptember 15, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoSeptember 15, 20160Indonesia’s highest Islamic authority recently criticized plantation companies and farmers who use the illegal slash-and-burn method, claiming it is “haram.”...