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NU leader disappointed by Supreme Court ruling on drug convict

An Islamic leader has expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court`s decision to revoke the death penalty for the ...

Insult against religion not part of freedom of expression

The production of anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims" by a small group of US citizens has hurt religious ...

People must pay taxes: Finance minister

Finance Minister Agus Martowardojo has stated that people must pay taxes, as regulated by the law, for the benefit of ...

Call for corruption death sentence gains support

Non-governmental organization Lumbung Informasi Rakyat (LIRA) said it fully supports Nahdlatul Ulama in calling for ...

There should be no discrimination against minorities: Hillary

Visiting US State Secretary Hillary Clinton in her remark at a press conference here on Monday said there should be no ...

Clash in sampang not between Sunnis and Shiites: NU chief

An Islamic leader has said the recent conflict in Sampang, Madura island, East Java province, was not between ...

Bus operators complain of free "mudik" program

The post-fasting Id-ul Fitr holidays are special days that see millions of people traveling to their hometowns, ...

Indonesian interfaith leaders stand up for Rohingya muslims

Indonesian interfaith leaders will meet to discuss the serious problems faced by Rohingya Muslims in Arakan, Myanmar, ...

UI sets up Abdurrahman Wahid Center

University of Indonesia (UI) has set up Abdurrahman Wahid Center (AWC) to serve as a forum to discuss issues related ...

Noted US cleric visit Islamic boarding schools in Lombok

Noted cleric from Baltimore, the US, Muhammad Bashar Arafat, is in Lombok, in West Nusa Tenggara province to visit a ...

US ambassador hosts NU leaders

Ambassador Scot Marciel hosted prominent spiritual leaders (kyai) from the Muslim mass organization Nahdlatul Ulama ...

Opposition to Lady Gaga expands to other cities

A number of members of different organizations in several cities in Indonesia, including Pamekasan, Solo, Bandung and ...

Pontianak to host ASEAN Qoran reading competition

The West Kalimantan Provincial Capital of Pontianak is ready to host ASEAN Qoran Reading Competition (MTQ) in July ...

NU calls for delay in fuel price hike

Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia`s largest Muslim organization, asked the government on Friday to suspend its plan to ...

Bali quiet and deserted on Seclusion Day

Bali was quiet and deserted on Friday, as its mostly Hindu population of 3.89 million was observing Seclusion Day.The ...