Mathias Hariyadi

The decision announced June 30. Jakarta replies that it has pre-empted a decision already taken to stop migration. But experts point out that Riyadh needs the Indonesian workforce and Jakarta has millions of unemployed. Instead safety and rights should be discussed.

The club, based on the original Malaysian model divides the country. The goal is to teach women total devotion to their husbands, even in the sexual sphere. For activists it is a pretext to justify marriage with several women. Islamic scholar: the relationship is like a car, the husband is the driver and the wife a "submissive and obedient" passenger.

In Central Java hundreds of people gather in a monastery of Trappist nuns to worship the Blessed Sacrament. Across the country thousands flock to churches and basilicas. The Archbishop of Semarang announces the Second Eucharistic Congress, scheduled for 2 to 24 June 2012.

A migrant worker, Ruyati Binti Satubi Saruna, was sentenced to death for murder and then executed by beheading without Indonesian authorities ever being informed. An additional 28 Indonesian nationals face the death penalty. The Indonesian government and embassy are accused of showing little interest for the fate of Indonesian migrant workers.

In Pontianak an anonymous phone call, a woman's voice, warning of a bomb placed near the Stella Maris. The bomb squad detonates an object contained in the garbage. Priest asks for protection, but invites the faithful to remain calm. The area the scene of sectarian violence in the past.

A 54-year-old woman was beheaded last Saturday for killing her employer. The Indonesian Embassy was unaware of her trial because Saudi authorities failed to inform them. Indonesian public opinion reacts strongly to the incident.

In February Syihabudin, religious leader in Temanggung, incited 1500 Muslims against the local Christian community. Sentences of between 4 and 5 months for some accomplices. The violence triggered by an alleged case of blasphemy. Moderates see judicial system in favor of Muslims. Government and police helpless against the extremist groups.

The judges condemned him for having financed a terrorist training centre. The prosecutor had requested life imprisonment. For the extremist leader it is an " unacceptable verdict," because it is against "Islamic law". It was a centre for the "deepening of faith." Tight security for fear of attacks

The sentence against the radical Muslim leader on trial for terrorism is expected tomorrow. If convicted, he could get life in prison. Thousands of his supporters are expected. Police is patrolling crowded public areas.

A national meeting is held on the mission of lay Catholics in Indonesian society, focusing on their daily involvement in building peace and social justice in the face of the challenges of religious radicalism. Here is an interview with the secretary of the Commission for the Lay Apostolate.

The first leg at Easter, in the small town of Wasior hit by a devastating flood. Faithful united "concrete gestures" to prayer including a fundraiser. Protestant Christians also take part. A participant: witnessing the faith by serving others.

The five pillars of the state, that led to the creation of Indonesia, are back on the political agenda. The institutional leaders promote them to counter the fundamentalist drift in the archipelago. Starting next year, it will be included on school curricula. Recruitment of adherents to the fundamentalist cause continues, through brainwashing.