Moslem scholars to visit Soeharto

Tue, 19 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

SEMARANG, Central Java: Local Moslem scholars (kyai) here have
decided to jump onto the bandwagon of kyai visiting President
Soeharto as a way to "show their gratitude" during the country's
50th anniversary.

Following the visit of the kyai from Aceh, East and West Java
provinces, a total of 75 Moslem scholars are scheduled to visit
Soeharto next Friday, Antara reported.

Spokesman of the provincial branch of Indonesian Council of
Ulemas, Muhtarom, said yesterday that the kyais will be led by
Sahal Mahfudz, a prominent ulema who is also a leader of the
Nahdlatul Ulama Moslem organization. The scholars will also try
to visit Vice President Try Sutrisno. (swe)

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