Reduced terrorist threat brings economic dividends to Bali
A string of recent terrorist incidents elsewhere in Indonesia has not impacted the tourist industry in Bali, where the risk is considered low. But Balinese are taking no chances when it comes to security.
By Ni Komang Erviani for Khabar Southeast Asia in Denpasar, Bali
A caliph is freely chosen by Muslims everywhere for his wisdom and spiritual qualifications. The ISIL leader's proclamation of himself as caliph over all Muslims violates the principles of Islam.
Indonesia's tradition of moderate, tolerant Islam is under threat by hard-line groups who are imposing their conservative views on others and intimidating religious minorities.
Add A Comment (Comments Policy)* denotes required field