35 Comments on “Sharia Byelaws”

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1. Lairedion Says:
   February 27th, 2008 at 2:30 pm

   After all you started all those craps first, ain’t that right? (Drakenmurr until you explain because I don’t take cheese)

   You think Drakenmuur is name calling, I say it is a Dutch translation of your IM name, nothing more, nothing less. It was meant to break the ice, to relax. At least I had the decency to explain it and disregard it afterwards after you went bezerk. At that time I wasn’t aware enough what kind of character you are. My mistake. Now I am aware after I read some of your other comments here at IM. Mas Aluang has described it picture perfect:

   He is the same old fish that get caught on the same old baits; the same old fish that I had to unhook and throw it back to the filthy drain over and over again.

   You can call me whatever you want. I feel honoured and it’s fun to read.

   Being a Dutch, Half bred, Non Muslim, You can’t be a Chinese right! Or Hindhus. Oh yes a Zionist Aborigine Jews, I am sorry my apology. You belief in trees and animals.

   Again an in-depth analysis from the hands of our friend. Indeed I can’t beat that.

   Dragonwall, I concede my defeat here. I’m a fair guy and I have to admit you won this debate again. This must be longest winning streak in world debating history…

2. Patung Says:
   March 8th, 2008 at 10:42 pm

   Ross’ post actually got mentioned in the 4th March edition of “The Straits Times” in Singapore, in an article by Bernhard Platzdasch called “A Misuse of Syariah Rules?” You need to be a subscriber to view the thing on their website I think, but it got copied on an email list, here, and here’s the relevant bit:

   The weblog Indonesia Matters recently gave an example: ‘If two
   friends of different faiths go shopping in Bandar Aceh, one may
   be arrested for not covering her hair while her Christian pal
   goes unmolested. (But) of course, the syariah police will have
   to apprehend both to check their ID cards.’

3. Rob Says:
   September 20th, 2008 at 5:29 pm

   The Home Affairs Minister has a say because they are the Minister that is responsible for reviewing / approving Regional Regulations once they have been issued. Generally, it is a compliance review to ensure that the regulations do not exceed authority and that they are within the scope of the constitution.

4. Rob Says:
   September 20th, 2008 at 5:36 pm

   The statement that there are no Sharia by-laws (regional regulations) is probably true for areas outside of Aceh. The Qanun are pretty much Sharia regulations.

   For the rest of Indonesia this is just semantics though. Where a law purports to implement a particular values system, in this case Muslim, then to all intents and purposes it is a Sharia law in all but name.

5. zekky Says:
   April 16th, 2009 at 11:32 pm

   no shutting down Bali for Nyepi. No intimidation of non-Hindus for failing to follow the dictates of that holiday… How come Bali and all its special religious considerations never come up in these conversations on religious laws…?

   I think Bali’s small size, inconsiderable cultural influence over the rest of Indonesia, and historically vastly Hindu population explains why it’s not taken as seriously as Aceh.

   With media coverage of Islamic extremism, many probably presume that Aceh’s shari’ah is imposed by a few clerics over a miserable majority, whereas Bali’s ‘exotic’ image probably makes everyone think that all Balinese are happy to follow Hindu laws.

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