Why MUI Chairman?

Why MUI Chairman?

From Bisnis Indonesia?

Lately the Chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulema (MUI), Hasan Basri, has made frequent appearances on Indosiar television. He congratulates the new TV station that is owned by the tycoon Liem Sioe Liong, also known as Soedono Salim.

Has the ulema made careful consideration in congratulating Indosiar, because this station is airing violence and sex films. MUI is supposed to be an exemplary agent but has given legitimation to cultural views which are non-Islamic. In the course of time, if that trend continues, the people could lose confidence in this institution.

JUSUF ABDURRAHMAN

Jakarta