Mathias Hariyadi

Receiving the award, the Head of State recalls the achievements of his government, including economic growth and the fight against Islamist terrorism. Jesuit Fr. Suseno responds: the words do not match the facts. He adds, "the fundamentalists have defeated the state", not the other way around.

The 2013 contest is set for September in Bali and Bogor. In recent weeks, radical Islamists staged protests against the beauty contest because it is against "Islamic values". Jakarta governor, a moderate Muslim, is also against the bikini. The decision to drop the bikini walk was taken to avoid violence.

The faithful packed parish churches, cathedrals and monasteries to pray the Blessed Sacrament with Pope Francis. Even cloistered convents joined the initiative. Bishop of Purwokerto said that a "moving atmosphere" prevailed during the event to boost "faith in Christ in everyday life."

The suicide bomber blew himself up in the early morning, during the flag raising. There are no casualties or injuries among the police and civilians. Civil society increasingly concerned about the marked similarities between Indonesia and Iraq. The gesture seen as an attempt at revenge for the anti-terrorism blitz that led to the death of seven extremists.

Humanitarian organisations, religious minorities and moderate Muslims against the decision to give the Indonesian president a award take to the streets. The former president of the Muhammadiyah organisation is also against it. For the Indonesian leader, the prize recognises his country's "achievements", not "the success of a single individual."

The norm, issued by the authorities of the district of North Aceh, has already provoked heated debate. According to critics it is a "bizarre" provision and without foundation in Islam. For the district chief dance "fuels" male desire and this is "not right". A choreographer and dancer: worry about corruption, not dance.

For 25 years, the Bhumiksara Foundation works - in Muslim majority context- for the creation of a better ruling class for the country. Among its priorities, the fight against corruption in the public and private sectors. And the support of the Church in the work of education and proclamation of the Word of God

Lava flow forced islanders to abandon their homes in February. A medical team that visited them complains that they live in a situation of neglect and distress. The Central government and local authorities have failed to help the refugees. For a Jakarta doctor, eating twice a day is "a luxury" for them.

Extremists target an East Java mosque used by Muslim "heretics". The presidency and minority leaders continue to spar after a Jesuit priest and philosopher who wrote an open letter is accused of stirring sectarian tensions and portraying the country in a bad light.

In late May in New York Yudhoyono will receive the World Statesman Award from the Appeal of Conscience Foundation (ACF). The recognition for the protection of minority rights and freedom of worship. Indonesian Jesuit: he has never done anything to protect the rights in a country at risk of Islamization.

The suspects planned to target the most important commercial center in Southeast Asia. The shout out lasted several hours, before a final raid. Guns and heavy weapons found inside the homes. To finance their struggle, the Islamists had carried out several robberies in the last year netting millions.

Last week, police discovered a group of young people forced to live in inhumane conditions. The owners were "covered" by law enforcement. Five people arrested, two others are fugitives. Indonesian President promises immediate inquiry, but the population is outraged and concerned about current development model.