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MK's decision dispels uncertainty on interfaith marriage issue

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs Muhadjir Effendy stated that the Constitutional Court ...

Zakat agency license to protect from misappropriation of public funds

The Religious Affairs Ministry highlighted the importance of an operational license for zakat (Islamic alms) agencies ...

Quran desecration acts can disrupt religious harmony: Minister Qoumas

Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas condemned the Quran burning and desecration acts that recently occurred ...

Indonesia's diversity cannot be denied: PBNU

The diversity of Indonesia is something that cannot be denied, Khatib of the Nahdlatul Ulama’s Executive Board ...

Govt to educate Umrah travel agent following sexual harassment case

The Ministry of Religious Affairs will educate Umrah travel agents on the subject in response to a case of alleged ...

Government still reviews cost for 2023 Hajj pilgrimage: Jokowi

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated that the cost of the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage was still under review, and a final ...

All should await further information on cabinet reshuffle: President

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) appealed to everyone to wait for further information on the Onwards Indonesia Cabinet ...

Chinese New Year momentum for self-introspection: Minister Qoumas

Indonesia's Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas opined that the Chinese New Year needs to be a momentum ...

Hajj finance management not Ponzi system: BPKH

The Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) has assured that the management of Hajj finances does not involve a Ponzi ...

Departure of Hajj pilgrims to begin from May 24: minister

The departure of prospective Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to Medina is scheduled to start from May 24, 2023, Religious ...

Ministry to provide funding assistance to Islamic schools soon

The Religious Affairs Ministry will soon disburse the 2023 School Operational Assistance (BOS) to private Islamic ...

Act firmly against leaders not protecting rights of worship: PGI

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) should take firm actions against regional leaders and security officers failing to ...

Govt making serious efforts to handle early marriage: Minister

The government is making serious efforts to handle the early marriage issue in Indonesia, according to Minister of ...

Officials should provide equal access for all madrasahs: Minister

Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas urged officials to provide equal access and not discriminate between ...

Indonesia to prioritize elderly pilgrims during 2023 Hajj season

Director general of Hajj and Umrah at the Religious Affairs Ministry Hilman Latief has informed that elderly Hajj ...