Mathias Hariyadi

Yogyakarta hosted a two-day international conference organised by Catholic universities and theological and philosophical associations. Politics, fundamentalism and identity are some of the topics addressed. Experts from India and Malaysia also took part in the event.

On 17 April, Indonesians will elect their president, vice president, and lawmakers. The former head of intelligence stands with moderate Widodo, urging voters to "go to the polls and make the right choice, to save the nation”.

A seminar was held in East Jakarta on implementing standard operational practices (SOP) in reception centres. The event saw the participation of 35 nuns from different religious communities, as well as some priests and experienced educators. For Sister Kristina Fransiska, "Goodwill is not enough to carry out this humanitarian mission."

For two days, heavy rainfall has been pounding the Papuan highlands. Landslides and floods caused 70 deaths in Sentani and seven in Jayapurah. About 350 houses and three bridges have been damaged. Two earthquakes are the cause of the landslide that killed two Malaysian tourists in the north of Lombok.

In just over a month, Indonesians will pick a new president, vice president and members of parliament. The election will be crucial for the future of the young democracy. The Archbishop of Jakarta urges Catholics to choose political programmes that respect pluralistic values. The Bishops’ Commission for the Laity warns against not voting or blank ballots.

She triggered the detonator as bomb squad and special agents surrounded house. Hours of negotiation came to nought. The standoff lasted about 12 hours, during which she threw an explosive device. The husband was arrested following revelations by another terror suspect.

Robert Hadi will lead the association for the 2019-2022 period, continuing in the footsteps of Ferdinandus Ferry Jusuf. Some 56 people from 11 ecclesiastical districts were present at the event. Archbishop Subianto calls for attention to “neighbours and local communities" and love “for others”.

The killing took place on February 13, 2017, at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Klia). The other defendant, a 30 year old Vietnamese, remains in prison. The two women claim to have been duped by some North Korean agents. For Jakarta, the intervention of President Widodo was decisive.

The soldiers were ambushed and attacked by rebels with poisonous arrows, spears and rifles. The helicopters that intervened to recover the bodies also attacked. The insurrection for the independence of the region has been underway since 1969.

The St Joseph seminary in Tarakan and the Saint John XXIII seminary in Lawang are parties to the course. Passionist Sister Kristina Fransiska CP led the discussions. Knowledge and spiritual guidance guarantee the continuous respect of the body.

At St Ignatius of Loyola parish in Pasir Pengaraian, Fr Maximus Malaof Kosat was the first to become priest. Fr Ignatius Dhay and Fr Plasida Palius are now Capuchin priests. An ethnic Dayak and an ethnic Chinese will serve in the Diocese of Pontianak.

Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia was involved in underground activities seeking to impose Sharia and a caliphate. The administration of President Widodo banned the extremist movement in May 2017. The Administrative Court had already rejected as inadmissible an appeal against the government decision.