School Muslim Attire

Yogyakarta state schools roasted for obliging students to wear hijab

A state elementary school principal has canceled an order to oblige

first-year students to wear Muslim attire

after public protest and a reprimand from the local administration.  (teguran)

In the latest case of resistance against Islamic conservatism in educational institutions,

the principal bowed to pressure to annul the regulation, (tunduk)

which was initially to be implemented in July.

“The first circular to inform [parents about] the regulation, and its revision, were [annulled] on Wednesday,”

“Maybe [Puji Astuti] really wanted to develop good character in the students,

but she went out of control,” Sudya added.

The central government has never obliged students to wear Muslim attire at state scho...



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He is a senior Muslim cleric,

He is a vice president-elect 

He is famous for his Indonesian Islamic attire,

He is the former Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) chairman

which always includes a scarf, white shirt, black peci cap and sarong.

However, many were curious whether 

He will maintain his signature look after his inauguration with the President on Oct. 20.

Ma’ruf made assurances that

he would be fine if he had to wear a suit and tie for formal occasions.

“Let’s see. Until today, I’m still wearing a sarong.

I haven’t been told to not to,” he told on the sidelines of his visit to Jusuf Kalla.  

However, Ma’ruf admitted that

he fancied sarong more.

“I’ve been wearing sarong [for a long time],

 so it’s comfortable, but I can wear pants. I’m ready to wear pants,”.

He is a 76-year-old cleric

He was known as a prominent Muslim leader and former United Development Party (PPP) lawmaker

before he ran for vice president with incumbent President Joko “