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MUI Affirms US Goods in Indonesia Require Halal Certification

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Chair of Fatwa Division at Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Asrorun Ni’am Sholeh, stated that American goods entering Indonesia do not require halal certification under a trade agreement between the Indonesian government and the United States. However, he mentioned that products entering Indonesia must have halal certification. The requirement for halal certification is nonnegotiable, even for the U.S. government. This … Read more

Prabowo-Initiated Tower for Islamic Institutions to Be Built from Scratch

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has announced plans to build a 40-story tower for Islamic institutions, including the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), in the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia (HI) area of Central Jakarta. The new building will be constructed from scratch on land that previously housed the British Embassy. State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi confirmed … Read more

Prabowo Says Indonesian Muslims Set an Example for the World

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the country’s Muslim community serves as an example to the world for promoting peace and social harmony. According to Prabowo, Indonesian Muslims uphold tranquility, reject hatred, and prioritize justice. “Muslims here do not pursue hatred and instead prioritize peace. They are a community that is not afraid to … Read more

Indonesia to Decide 2025 Eid al-Adha Date at Isbat Meeting on May 27

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has scheduled an isbat meeting or moonsighting confirmation hearing for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, to determine the start of Dhul Hijjah 1446 Hijri. The outcome of this session will officially set the date for this year’s Eid al-Adha. “The isbat session will be held at the … Read more

MUI Meets with Four Halal Snack Producers Accused of Containing Pork

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has summoned several producers of halal-certified snacks recently suspected of containing pork. MUI’s Head of Fatwa, Asrorun Niam Sholeh, said the companies presented laboratory test results for their products during the meeting. According to Niam, the four companies, which act as either importers or producers of the seven … Read more

Dedi Mulyadi on MUI Vasectomy Fatwa & Bansos

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Archyde West Java Governor Advocates Family Planning to Combat Poverty Published: 2025-05-03 22:30:46 UTC Bandung, Indonesia – West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has emphasized that family planning (KB) is a crucial strategy for overcoming poverty in the region. Mulyadi’s statement addresses the nuances surrounding the KB program, especially in relation to social assistance eligibility and … Read more

MUI urges Prabowo to evaluate Gaza evacuation plan – Middle East and Africa

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he Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has urged President Prabowo Subianto to reassess his plan to evacuate Gaza residents to Indonesia, saying that the plan should be reviewed thoroughly. “It requires an in-depth and comprehensive study so that Indonesia is truly prepared,” MUI secretary-general Amirsyah Tambunan said in Jakarta on Monday, as quoted by tempo.co. The … Read more

MUI Questions Prabowo’s Plan to Evacuate Gaza Residents to Indonesia

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Deputy Chair of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Anwar Abbas questioned the idea of President Prabowo Subianto who plans to accommodate Palestinian residents from Gaza to Indonesia. Anwar is puzzled considering the plan to relocate Palestinian residents out of Gaza is an idea of the United States (US) President Donald Trump, which … Read more

MUI Speaks of ‘Malice’ Behind Trump’s Gaza Plan

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Anwar Abbas suspects there is a malicious intent behind U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate Palestinian residents out of Gaza. This is due to Trump’s staunch support for Israel, which advocates for the establishment of Greater Israel, with its territory stretching from the … Read more

MUI Criticizes Donald Trump’s Idea to Relocate Gaza Residents to Indonesia

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Deputy Chair of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Anwar Abbas, spoke out regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate the Palestinians in Gaza to Indonesia. He mentioned that there is something questionable behind Trump’s humanitarian idea. “Is Trump’s plan worthy of support or not? I don’t think so, because there’s ‘something fishy’ … Read more