Israel & Lebanon

Jul 17th, 2006, by Patung, 25 comments

Muslim political groups are taking a keen interest in events in Israel and Lebanon.

Playboy the Third & FPI Case

Jul 16th, 2006, by Patung, 49 comments

As the third edition of Indonesian Playboy comes out two men from the Islamic Defenders Front, FPI, go on trial for an instance of their earlier battle with the magazine.

Women Only Train Cars

Jul 15th, 2006, by Patung, 37 comments

The Islamically oriented Prosperous Justice Party, PKS, is considering whether to change the railway law so that it requires every train to provide a women-only car.

Separation of State & Religion

Jul 14th, 2006, by Patung, 4 comments

The Jakarta Post continues its lone battle against sharia.

Portrayal of Muslims on TV

Jul 13th, 2006, by Patung, 2 comments

The depiction of religiously observant Muslims on television has increased greatly in recent years but some remain unhappy at the stereotypical nature of such depiction.

Jusuf Kalla’s Ambitions

Jul 12th, 2006, by Patung, 1 comment

The looming power struggle between president Yudhoyono and vice president Jusuf Kalla.

Agent Provocateur

Jul 11th, 2006, by Patung, 1 comment

The Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia (MMI), the Mujahidin Council, says it has caught an agent in the pay of foreigners attempting to subvert political Islam in Indonesia.

MUI On Problematic Local Laws

Jul 11th, 2006, by Patung, no comments

The Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) says there are no regional regulations that apply Islamic law.

Partai Persatuan Pembangunan Conference

Jul 11th, 2006, by Patung, 1 comment

News from the national conference of the Partai Persatuan Pembangunan, PPP, United Development Party.

Joanna Alexandra & Fla Priscilla

Jul 11th, 2006, by Patung, 19 comments

Two models, Joanna Alexandra and Fla Priscilla, who appeared in the second edition of Indonesian Playboy have been reported to the police.

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