Ahok Dilaporkan akibat Dugaan Penistaan Agama -NET24 7 Oktober

Summary

On Friday afternoon, the Muhammadiyah youth group reported Jakarta's Governor, Basuki Cahaya Purnama (Ahok), for suspected blasphemy due to remarks he made in the 1000 Islands in September. They emphasized the need for a legal process rather than just an apology. In response, the Coordinating Body for Combating Blasphemy and the Afghanistan Alumni Communication Forum staged a protest outside City Hall. They urged members of the DKI Jakarta DPRD to dismiss Ahok, while Deputy Chairperson Triwisaksana indicated that the PRD would push for an interpellation and further communication to ensure accountability and legal action.

Takeaways

• 😀 A group of Muhammadiyah youth reported Governor Basuki Cahaya Purnama (Ahok) on suspicion of blasphemy over remarks made in the 1000 Islands in late September.
• 😀 The group does not expect an apology from Ahok, instead focusing on a legal process to ensure accountability.
• 😀 The group emphasized the importance of a legal process rather than a mere apology, which could be easily said by anyone.
• 😀 A protest took place in front of City Hall and the DKI Jakarta DPRD building, organized by the Coordinating Body for Combating Blasphemy and the Afghanistan Alumni Communication Forum.
• 😀 The protesters urged DPRD members to dismiss Governor Ahok over the alleged blasphemy.
• 😀 Deputy Chairperson of the PRD, Triwisaksana, met with the demonstrators to discuss the issue and promised to follow up on the case.
• 😀 Triwisaksana confirmed that communication will be raised to ensure further steps are taken regarding the legal process.
• 😀 The PRD emphasized the need for more votes to carry out a formal summons and interpellation against Governor Ahok.
• 😀 The protestors and political figures are united in their call for a legal response rather than an apology for the controversial remarks.
• 😀 The protest highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Ahok's leadership and the perception of his actions in the community.

Q & A

Why was Governor Ahok reported for blasphemy by the Muhammadiyah youth group?

Governor Ahok was reported for blasphemy because of remarks he made to Jakarta residents in the 1000 Islands at the end of September, which were perceived as insulting or inappropriate.

What is the Muhammadiyah youth group's stance on an apology from Ahok?

The Muhammadiyah youth group does not expect an apology from Ahok. They believe an apology can be easily given but stress that a legal process should be followed to ensure justice is served.

What do the Muhammadiyah youth group and other protesters want to see happen following the blasphemy allegations?

They want the legal process to take its course and for the public to feel that the law is being upheld in the country regarding this matter.

What kind of demonstration took place in front of the City Hall and the DKI Jakarta DPRD building?

A protest was carried out by a group, including Bakorpa and the Afghanistan Alumni Communication Forum, urging DPRD members to dismiss Ahok from his position.

Who did the demonstrators meet with during their protest?

The demonstrators met with Triwisaksana, the Deputy Chairperson of the PRD (People's Democratic Party), who promised to follow up on the case.

What does Triwisaksana say about the next steps following the protest?

Triwisaksana mentions the importance of raising communication to secure more votes for the interpellation, which will help summon Ahok and address the issue.

What is an interpellation in the context of this situation?

An interpellation refers to a formal request or summons, typically used by the legislative body to call a government official to account for their actions.

What role does the DPRD (Regional People's Representative Council) play in this situation?

The DPRD is being urged to take action, potentially dismissing Ahok, as part of the response to the blasphemy allegations and the protests surrounding the issue.

What is the significance of the protest organized by Bakorpa and the Afghanistan Alumni Communication Forum?

The protest represents a strong stance against the alleged blasphemy, showing that certain groups want concrete action to be taken, not just apologies, and seek legal resolution.

Why is there a focus on communication in the political process regarding Ahok's case?

The focus on communication is essential to garner more support from the legislative body to carry out an interpellation, which would allow the legal and political systems to address the blasphemy case appropriately.