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    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1438335,
        "msgid": "ulema-told-to-make-polls-a-success-1447893297",
        "date": "1999-05-29 00:00:00",
        "title": "Ulema told to make polls a success",
        "author": null,
        "source": "JP",
        "tags": null,
        "topic": null,
        "summary": "Ulema told to make polls a success MEDAN, North Sumatra: Ulema can support any party they choose, but must help ensure a free and fair general election next month, Minister of Religious Affairs Malik Fajar said on Friday. Speaking at a meeting with local ulema here, Malik said religious leaders played a key role in preventing followers from committing acts of violence and causing fear among the people. \"Religion teaches us about peace.",
        "content": "<p>Ulema told to make polls a success<\/p>\n<p>MEDAN, North Sumatra: Ulema can support any party they choose,<br>\nbut must help ensure a free and fair general election next month,<br>\nMinister of Religious Affairs Malik Fajar said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a meeting with local ulema here, Malik said<br>\nreligious leaders played a key role in preventing followers from<br>\ncommitting acts of violence and causing fear among the people.<\/p>\n<p>\"Religion teaches us about peace. They (ulema) must motivate<br>\nthe nation to emerge from all the difficulties it is now facing,\"<br>\nMalik said. \"Now that the elections are nearing, ulema must be<br>\nable to calm their people. The event must be a success.\"<\/p>\n<p>Malik also warned parties against campaigning in places of<br>\nworship, as stipulated by election rules. (39)<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ulema-told-to-make-polls-a-success-1447893297",
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