Fires of religious dissent
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Muslim villagers attacked and burnt churches in East Java and North Sumatra, Indonesia, in Nov 1992. Religious dissent, which is occasionally evident in Indonesia's otherwise harmonious inter-religious relations, is an expression of Muslim resentment of increased Christian missionary activity. Moreover, Muslims are less educated and have a lower standard of living than Christians in Indonesia. The local press plays down or omits mention of incidents of religious dissent.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1992
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Civil power: military's representation cut in new cabinet
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Indonesian Pres Suharto's cabinet has 22 new members, most of them Muslims and civilians. One departing member is former defense minister Benny Moerdani, who in recent years has been a critic of Suharto. The new cabinet's ethnic and religious makeup generally coincides with that of the nation as a whole, and two governors of outlying regions have joined the cabinet. Suharto also rearranged the division of economic and trade responsibilities within the cabinet.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1993
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