Prabowo Subianto Speaks

Sep 29th, 2006, by Patung, 16 comments

Conspiracy theories and paranoia from former military commander Prabowo Subianto.

PSK Punishments

Sep 28th, 2006, by Patung, 8 comments

The Surakarta/Solo branch of the Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia (MMI) wants tougher penalties for psk, or prostititues.

No Bakso in Ambon (& Padang)

Sep 28th, 2006, by Patung, 25 comments

The law in Ambon city enforces respect for Muslim customs as bakso may not be sold during the daylight hours.

New Political Parties

Sep 28th, 2006, by Patung, 13 comments

Twenty seven new Indonesian political parties have been registered.

Rika Tolentino Kato

Sep 27th, 2006, by Patung, 97 comments

Yusril Ihza Mahendra is instructing his new wife, Rika Tolentino Kato, in Islam.

2009 Presidential Election

Sep 27th, 2006, by Patung, 34 comments

It’s not too soon, apparently – some of the likely candidates for the 2009 Indonesian presidential election.

Ramadan Discipline & Solemnity

Sep 26th, 2006, by Patung, 1 comment

The banging of drums, and Ramadan fasting slackers, are on the minds of the Pamekasan branch of the Majelis Ulama Indonesia.

Noviana Malewa

Sep 25th, 2006, by Patung, 28 comments

Noviana Malewa is still undergoing treatment after a beheading attempt in Sulawesi last year.

Bandung Church Attack

Sep 25th, 2006, by Patung, 25 comments

A house-church near Bandung was attacked by a mob but police stepped in.

Last Insults for Tibo et al.

Sep 24th, 2006, by Patung, 13 comments

The way that the trial and execution of Fabianus Tibo, Marinus Riwu, and Dominggus da Silva was carried out, and its aftermath, may have served to poison relations between some in Indonesia.

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