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Controversial Indonesian cleric released on parole

Controversial Indonesian cleric released on parole

Rizieq was found guilty of breaching coronavirus curbs when he held and attended several mass events at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Indonesia arrests firebrand Islamist cleric over virus rule breaches

Indonesia arrests firebrand Islamist cleric over virus rule breaches

Rizieq Shihab's arrest came just days after Jakarta police shot dead six followers of his hardline Islamist group in a highway shootout.
Sun Dec 13 2020
Supporters throng airport to welcome back controversial Indonesian cleric

Supporters throng airport to welcome back controversial Indonesian cleric

There were chaotic scenes at the airport as supporters scrambling to get a glimpse of the cleric and trying to kiss his hand.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Jakarta closes hotel targeted by Islamists for alleged vice

Jakarta closes hotel targeted by Islamists for alleged vice

The Alexis Hotel became embroiled in the city's recent election when the new governor, Anies Baswedan, promised in a televised debate to shut it.
Sat Nov 04 2017
Obama urges end to division in childhood home Indonesia

Obama urges end to division in childhood home Indonesia

Indonesia's reputation for pluralism has come under scrutiny since Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, an ethnic-Chinese Christian, was sentenced in May to two years in prison for blasphemy.
Sun Jul 02 2017
Indonesia names Islamist leader a suspect in pornography case

Indonesia names Islamist leader a suspect in pornography case

Indonesian police on Monday named an Islamist leader Habib Rizieq as a suspect in the exchange of pornographic messages and photos.
Tue May 30 2017
Jakarta's former governor to drop appeal against jail term

Jakarta's former governor to drop appeal against jail term

Basuki Tjahaja Purnama will withdraw an appeal against his jailing for insulting Islam in Muslim-majority Indonesia, to allow prosecutors to appeal the sentence and calm protests.
Tue May 23 2017
Who's afraid of Hannah Yeoh?

Who's afraid of Hannah Yeoh?

Everyone knows that I am a big fan of Indonesia. But with the jailing of the outgoing Governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (-Ahok-), Indonesia has failed its better self and created enormous un
Thu May 18 2017
A Bible and a cell - a new life for Jakarta's Ahok

A Bible and a cell - a new life for Jakarta's Ahok

Jakarta's once hugely popular governor is being held in a simple room at a high-security detention centre, his only comforts a Bible and visitors twice a week.
Thu May 11 2017
Thousands of Ahok's supporters throng Jakarta city hall grounds

Thousands of Ahok's supporters throng Jakarta city hall grounds

Thousands of people thronged the City Hall grounds this morning in a show of moral support and sympathy for outgoing Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, better known as Ahok.
Wed May 10 2017
Jakarta governor Ahok found guilty of blasphemy

Jakarta governor Ahok found guilty of blasphemy

Jakarta's first non-Muslim governor and Chinese-ethnic minority, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama also known as Ahok, arrives at court for his verdict
Tue May 09 2017
Rise of hard-line Islamist groups alarms moderate Indonesian Muslims

Rise of hard-line Islamist groups alarms moderate Indonesian Muslims

A strong backlash also has emerged, led by moderate Muslims who worry that conservative Islamists are wrecking Indonesia's tradition of religious tolerance.
Mon May 08 2017
Negative sentiment drags Ahok down

Negative sentiment drags Ahok down

Other than solid support from his supporters, it was also prompted by anti-Ahok campaign.
Thu Apr 20 2017
Indonesia prosecutors call for one-year jail term for Jakarta governor

Indonesia prosecutors call for one-year jail term for Jakarta governor

Indonesian prosecutors called on Thursday for Jakarta's Christian governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, to be jailed for one-year on blasphemy charges.
Thu Apr 20 2017
Anies Baswedan wins Jakarta election - pollsters

Anies Baswedan wins Jakarta election - pollsters

Anies Baswedan won with 58 percent of the votes versus 42 percent for Basuki Tjahaja Purnama based on 100 percent of the votes in an unofficial "quick count" by Indikator Politik.
Wed Apr 19 2017
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21

Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21

Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say

Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death

Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death

Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence

Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence

Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end

Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end

Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth

Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo

What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo

Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024