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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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024