Sidney Jones on Jemaah Islamiyah

Jan 5th, 2006, in IM Posts, by David

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13 Comments on “Sidney Jones on Jemaah Islamiyah”

Lizzy Says:
March 26th, 2007 at 10:11 am
How does the JI view the state that controls the territory in which it resides?
Esa Says:
June 26th, 2007 at 10:05 am
What the reason why Indonesia is chosen as a basic area for JI in South East Asia region because everybody knows that most of the leaders in Indonesia are not strong enough to fight against the terorists. Why ? This is a stupid answer. Because of the religion.
Look my friend, in every bombing cases, majority of the people in Indonesia kept silent to these bombings, even the religion leaders except the lips services from one or two of the religion leader. It means that these bombing cases are 100% agreed by them, even if the victims mostly came from the ordinary people. They do not care about this. They only care about when the religion state will be built in Indonesia.
The second reason is all of the gengster is protected by the devotee of JI. These people are spread around the country from Aceh up to Maluku. Because Indonesia has no rights in emergency case, like ISA in Malysia and Singapore, so there is nothing to do with these people.
The last question is when the terorist will disappear from Indonesia, the answer is NEVER !!!!!!!!!
Fanglong Says:
July 2nd, 2007 at 6:39 am
So, has Noordin M. Top been really arrested on June 14th ?
Tom Susan Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 8:47 am
Ms. Sidney Jones,

I highly appreciate your works on JI. You are the real expert on it. Somehow, could you please inform me whether or not JI has a clear political agenda to deal with?

Thanks for your kindness.

Best Regards,

Tom
Manila- Philippines
abdullah syukur Says:
March 1st, 2008 at 1:13 pm
JI Indonesia are placed between fact and imaging side (antara ada dan tiada), some of moslem appreciate them but some another of is reject and hate it. I think so, it is should Indonesian government understanding the phenomenon for advanced indonesian peoples that mostly are moslem.
Kylie Says:
August 21st, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Ok I’m currently studying terrorism at university and am doing a assignment focused on JI. I need to gather findings for a Rationale. Could you possible tell me more about the reasons why they wish to promote their course or the Philosophy behind JI.

I really admire such passion you have in bringing these activities to the forefront of ppl minds.
susan Says:
August 26th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
just visit website above and you will find a lot of articles on JI.

You may also visit ISEAS and IDSS of Singapore. they provide good job on JI. But if you want to know JI from the point of view of USA, you can visit TerroristWatch.
Please ask Mr. Google or Miss Yahoo or Mas Avant Browse.

good luck.
tania Says:
October 31st, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Dear Ms. Jones,

Hi, I’m new to this site. Anyway, is there any time you will be in Jakarta again? I have your number, but I’m afraid it’s your old number, and I’m worried that you may not be in Jakarta yet by this time. Really looking forward to speak to you soon. Thank you.

Tania
Yusoff Cee Says:
December 11th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Dear Ms. Jones,

Is there any evidence that genuine Zakat donations collected in Malaysia may be re-directed to Indonesia as a source of funding for JI? As you will know, Malaysia has legislation allowing local Muslim employees to donate 100% of their income tax as Zakat (a religous tithe) through multiple collecting organisations. This is allowed as a 100% tax-deduction. In other words, instead of paying income tax to the federal government, they may re-direct over RM700 ( US$200M+) per year into the hands of locally appointed Amils who in turn may distribute this money to multiple NGO’s and a myriad of Islamic societies at their own discretion. Most of these recipient ‘charities’ are unregistered and also un-audited. Case in point is the so-called registered charity Jemaah Islah Malaysia (JIM). They are heavy recipients of re-directed Zakat funding, normally aimed at providing assistance to the poor. As an organisation consisting of well-heeled, middle-class and mostly western(UK)-educated individuals, their remit to ‘make Malaysia an Islamic/ Shariya state by 2020′ eerily mirrors many of the doctrines of JI. Both Noordin Top and his bomb-making partner-in-crime Husein were educated in England at the same time as the Malaysian youth movement was active in british universities as a precursor to the birth of JIM . As such, they would have met many like-minded individuals in that environment. Is JIM a genuine organisation for the distribution of funds and support to poor Muslims in Malaysia? Or is it a vehicle for wannabe politicians and middle-class ‘armchair Jihadists’ sitting comfortably in KL who want to get involved in the birth of an Islamic state in asia without actually getting their hands dirty? Do you know of any proven funding links between JIM and JI?
mr.green Says:
July 18th, 2009 at 4:17 am
Peace be upon you…

Dear mrs….
I want to ask one question of you….so, what do you think about the Bomb today in Jakarta ?
Who the human do that ?
my president say.. the terrorist is enemy to kill him…
I am so scary to hear that… because, i love My President..
SBY is my Hero. He is Good Father in my Country. Indonesia.
And He is a Good moeslim and I think, the terror Bomb is very wrong Work.
say : die Konyol… (mati konyol)
seniwati Says:
May 21st, 2010 at 6:46 pm
To Ms Sidney Jones

I am a student in Malaysia, but I am from Indonesia.
My writing about “strategy of Indonesian Government to counter terrorism in Indonesia”.
Could you give your email for interview about my writing?
Thank you very much

salam

Seniwati

University of North Malaysia
Zul Says:
January 18th, 2012 at 12:10 am
Dear Ms Sydney,

I am student at Malaysia National University currently conducting a research on Jamaah Islamiyah from historical perspective. I would appreciate if I can get your email add or contact details to discuss further regarding this topic in which you are the subject matter expert.

Thanks

Zul
Chris Says:
January 18th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Hi Zul,

If you want to contact Sidney Jones, please see the link to her contact details at the bottom of this webpage.