Outrages to the majesty of God can be found even among tree species, in this case a wizened old banyan tree, at least for some zealous Muslim youths in Jakarta.

The implementation of the new citizenship law seems to be progressing with unusual speed.

The Samaritan’s Purse group are not welcome in North Sumatra.

The International Religious Freedom Report 2006 for Indonesia by the American Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.

A policeman connected to the Mujahidin Council was dishonourably discharged.

The A&W fast food store in downtown Manado attempted to force all female employees to wear headscarfs, or jilbabs.

At least one Islamic boarding school, or pesantren, on Java is tightening identification requirements for students, especially those from Malaysia.

Taking it one step at a time in Makassar, a new law on the sale of alcohol in South Sulawesi has been agreed upon.

Poso in central Sulawesi has been wracked by civil disturbances and bombs the last few days.

Gubernatorial candidates in Aceh must be able to recite the Koran. One candidate, Mediati Hafni Hanum, failed the test.