Posts with tag: Ramadan
When religion meets Covid-19 in Indonesia: more than a matter of conservatives and moderates
Analysis, Public health, Religion, SocietyIt is overly simplistic to label those who defy recommendations on physical distancing to worship at mosques, churches and temples as radicals or extremists, writes Dr Nadirsyah Hosen.
Getting the numbers on coronavirus in Indonesia
Analysis, Policies, Public healthModelling indicates an urgent need for action by the government, health authorities, and the public, writes Ben Phillips
Time to act on discriminatory local regulations
Analysis, ReligionImages of a woman pleading with officials as they confiscated food she was selling went viral over the weekend. Netizens were furious and donated almost $27,000 in support of the woman. Ihsan Ali-Fauzi writes that the case is a chance for the central government to send a strong message to local governments that it is serious, and able, to act against intolerance and discrimination.