There’s been much attention given to the Indonesian Council of Islamic Scholars (MUI) by the media lately, with its recent decision to issue fatwa on a number of issues, including yoga and smoking, and its inclusion in Transparency International’s latest survey on corruption and bribery perception as a public service institution that is prone to receive bribe money. How do these look in the media? Awful.
This mountain resort and spa could be just what Jakartans need to get a relaxing experience for only a 2-hour drive from the city.
A group of boys were playing ball in a local open field. Give or take, they’re about 6-7 years old. Another group of older, bigger boys came along and, not satisfied with just watching the smaller kids play, snatched the ball at one point and sent the little boys away.
Hello 2009! Welcome to the year of politics, elections, and Operation Cast Lead…? It turns out that Indonesians are not the only ones who can come up with the most interesting linguistic innovations.
So we’re finally going to vote for an actual parliamentarian in next year’s parliamentary elections instead of some faceless political party, thanks to this lengthy verdict by the almighty Constitutional Court.
The Thais are really setting a bad example for us, aren’t they? But let’s hope politics don’t get across borders as easily as economy.
Head of Indonesian Entrepreneurs Association Anton Supit urged the nation’s leaders to declare that an economic crisis has taken place in Indonesia and be ready to make tough, though unpopular decisions. Seriously?
I didn’t realize we were on a banning season. Wake up, Indonesia.
Too hard, apparently, but it shouldn’t be. I’m talking about the recent closure of the rabidly anti-Islam Wordpress blog, which drew muslim furors by posting articles critical of Islam in the Indonesian language and vulgar depictions of the Islamic prophet in cartoon.
Would-be pilgrims were caught by airport immigration officers as they tried to bring along dangerous articles onboard the plane. Homeward bound Islamic terrorists?
