KEPULAUAN RIAU — The Sound of Humanity (SOH) charity concert at Tugu Sirih Square organised by Dompet Dhuafa on Sunday (20/10/2024) When the world is grappling with the humanitarian crisis in Palestine SOH offers a glimmer of hope and a platform for solidarity Dompet Dhuafa Riau Islands collaborated with music composer Panji Sakti hundreds of pairs of ears solemnly enjoyed the musicalisation of poetry by Panji Sakti The song ‘Kepada Noor’ successfully hypnotised the audience and closed the Sound of Humanity event Panji Sakti also voiced his concern for Palestine He is concerned about the genocide that is happening to his brothers and sisters in Palestine Panji Sakti believes that the presence of the audience is part of the goodness that God keeps in them Panji also expressed his appreciation to all who have donated as well as inviting them to continue to entrust donations through Dompet Dhuafa ‘This is our first time to the Riau Islands I am sure that you are sitting here because God is nurturing his goodness in you because we are sometimes confused about donating through what channel friends can entrust it to Dompet Dhuafa,’ said Panji Sakti on the sidelines of his performance Read also: Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Appreciates Dompet Dhuafa: Real Proof of Synergy, Voicing and Distributing for Palestine a humanitarian donation of IDR 37,215,000 was raised which will later be channelled to Palestine through Dompet Dhuafa the concert served as a powerful reminder that art and culture can be powerful tools for social change and community members from diverse backgrounds Dompet Dhuafa has endeavoured to create a space where voices can be amplified and empathy can flourish artists and local communities in SOH is evident Their participation not only enriched the cultural landscape but also underlined the universal nature of human suffering The tragedy unfolding in Palestine is a clear reminder that it is incumbent upon all of us to stand in solidarity with those who are marginalised and oppressed Sound of Humanity was also enlivened by various other activities and a public discussion entitled ‘Land of the Imprisoned: One Year of Attacks on Genocide in Palestine’ The discussion was led by Dedi Fadlil as Senior Officer of Creative Content Dompet Dhuafa Didik Supriyanto as Branch Manager of Dompet Dhuafa Kepri Read also: Dompet Dhuafa flies Palestinian and Indonesian flags using paragliding ‘Various concrete efforts have been and continue to be implemented by Dompet Dhuafa to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need both through collaboration with the government and establishing partnerships with various local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Palestine,’ said Dedi ‘Humanitarian synergy is also established with the Indonesian Humanitarian Alliance (IHA) food security programmes such as DD Kitchen and Food Bank and we also support Ramadan such as iftar packages in this case SOH is a step from Dompet Dhuafa to invite the community to provide the necessary assistance for the people of Gaza the people of Gaza will also begin to enter winter and this should not be forgotten from our attention we can try and think about the efforts we can make to help them enter winter in November And today’s SOH and fundraising are Dompet Dhuafa’s efforts to start providing assistance related to the winter that they will face in less than a month,’ added Dedi Read also: Boycott Movement to Support Palestine, Should a Muslim Do it? Didik Supriyanto as Branch Manager of Dompet Dhuafa Riau Islands also revealed that the support through art is also an effort for Palestinian independence ‘Dompet Dhuafa collaborates with local musicians here for Palestine from this action by expressing it with works of art carried out in various regions it has succeeded in raising funds and support for Palestine,’ said Didik Dompet Dhuafa will not stop ‘making noise’ to voice the truth for Palestine Dompet Dhuafa wants to inspire more people to care and support the struggle of the Palestinian people and become the frontline in voicing justice in the midst of the injustice they experience Dompet Dhuafa plans to continue to carry out similar actions as a form of support for Palestine. Various creative and innovative activities will continue to be initiated to increase public awareness of the importance of the issue of the independence of the State of Palestine. Let’s lend a hand, unite steps, with Dompet Dhuafa for Palestine through digital.dompetdhuafa.org/donate/jagapalestina Dana yang didonasikan melalui Dompet Dhuafa bukan bersumber dan bertujuan untuk pencucian uang (money laundry) maupun tindak kejahatan lainnya yang tidak sesuai prinsip syariah dan regulasi Harap konfirmasi setiap transaksi donasi ke Customer Care Dompet Dhuafa Controversial Muslim cleric Panji Gumilang was released from the state prison in Indramayu regency on Wednesday after serving his one-year sentence for blasphemy The founder of Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School saluted several supporters who welcomed him outside of the prison was detained on August 1 last year following reports that his school had taught students against basic Islamic teachings The police investigation centered around allegations that the boarding school in Indramayu allows men and women to pray together in the same row during Eid al-Fitr and permits a woman to serve as an Imam during congregational prayers Panji also reportedly made a controversial statement claiming that the Quran was "invented by Prophet Mohammad." He was previously associated with a movement to establish an Islamic state in Indonesia the Indramayu District Court found him guilty of blasphemy and sentenced him to one year in prison deducted from the time he had served during the pre-trial detention A correctional official said Panji had been granted a 15-day sentence cut during the last Eid al-Fitr meaning that he completed his sentence on Wednesday Annisa Febiola TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Directorate of General Criminal Investigation (Ditreskrimum) of the East Nusa Tenggara or NTT Regional Police arrested PT a.k.a. Panji, the main suspect in the human smuggling case of 15 Bangladeshi citizens to Australia Head of Public Relations of the NTT Regional Police said that initially two Indonesian crew members smuggled 41 Bangladeshi citizens in November 2024 "Using a ship through Indonesian waters to Australia without official travel documents and without going through immigration checkpoints," said Henry in a written statement on Friday the two Indonesian crew members fled using a speedboat They left the ship which was then controlled by one of the Bangladeshi citizens when approaching the waters of Christmas Island the ship was intercepted by the Australian Border Force (ABF) 15 of the 41 Bangladeshi citizens were repatriated to Indonesia on a ship piloted by Panji Upon arrival in Indonesia, Panji dropped off 15 Bangladeshi nationals at Hena Beach After investigation and coordination with the Bali Police the NTT Police's joint human trafficking crime team tracked Panji's whereabouts in Karangasem Regency The 39-year-old man was arrested while bargaining for a canoe made by local residents Panji was taken to the Karangasem Police Criminal Investigation Unit for questioning the suspect was charged with Article 120 paragraph (1) of Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 6 of 2011 concerning Immigration in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) Ke-1 of the Criminal Code He faces a minimum prison sentence of 5 years and a maximum of 15 years," said Henry Editor's Choice: Ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina's Son Accused of Nuclear Energy Project Corruption with Russia Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Prabowo Rejects 'Puppet President' Label, Denies Jokowi's Control Manpower Minister Unveils Reasons Behind Over 24,000 Layoffs by April 2025 Prabowo Claims 99.99% Success Rate for Free Nutritious Meal Program Indonesia and Japan Deepen Strategic Alliance in Clean Energy and Infrastructure Jokowi Responds to Calls for VP Gibran's Impeachment Prabowo Praises Jokowi's Inflation Control in Cabinet Session, Denies Link to Gibran's Presence BPS: Indonesian Economic Growth Slows to 4.87% in Q1 2025 Rupiah Strengthens as US-China Trade Tension Eases BGN Chief Aims for Zero Accidents in Free Nutritious Meal Program Prabowo Holds Plenary Cabinet Session at Palace This Afternoon Today's Top 3 News: 7 Most Beautiful Banknotes Bank Indonesia Withdraws Four Banknote Denominations Says Police Behind Violence at Labor Day Rally Jakarta Police Blame Infiltrators for Labor Day Rally Unrest LBH Jakarta Reports Labor Day Protesters Still Detained by Police After Investigation Indonesian Police Bust 7 Online Gambling Sites Israel Wildfire Probe: Police Confirm 3 Arrests List of Countries That Experienced Massive Blackouts How Police Repression Unfolded During Semarang May Day Rally Tempo Journalist Allegedly Assaulted by Police During May Day Rally in Semarang Chaos Erupts at Semarang May Day Rally: Police Arrest Suspected Provocateurs The Pope's Role in Major Events of the Modern Era Prabowo to Host Cambodian Senate President This Afternoon Sistine Chapel Prepares for the Election of New Pope Anthony Albanese Makes Indonesia His First Visit After Winning Australian Election JYP Entertainment Apologizes for DAY6 Concert Chaos in Jakarta AJI, UNESCO Declare Commitment to Support Digital Security of Student Press Inside Sistine Chapel: 5 Key Facts About the Conclave's Iconic Venue Exposing Trump's Move on Mike Waltz Dismissal What Are the Cheapest Businesses to Start from Home? 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The action was an initiative in an effort to bring happiness to children with cancer at the Jogja Kasih Anak Kanker Foundation The activity began with a fun game of painting and origami making with children who are cancer survivors “Mendadak Konser” (Suddenly a Concert) was also included in the series of events featuring Panji Sakti at the Jogja Children’s Cancer Charity Foundation This segment was held in the hope of encouraging the children who are struggling Read also: Welcoming Ramadan, Dompet Dhuafa Holds a ‘Blind Concert’ in Yogyakarta with Panji Sakti In this main activity of “Box of Happiness” with the Hotel General Manager Association (IHGMA) and Panji Sakti There is something unique about this activity namely that the children receive a Box of Happiness that is different according to their personal wishes The activity then ended with a meal together where children with cancer and the “Box of Happiness” team enjoyed a meal together “The most effective way to soften the heart is to meet people who are sick and this is a very extraordinary experience for me this activity can benefit many people,” admitted Panji Sakti The YKAK shelter became one of the locations for the Sudden Concert that Panji Sakti usually performs where Panji sings children’s songs and songs with good and touching messages for children and parents of cancer patients The participants seemed to enjoy a warm and touching moment “We are very happy to be able to participate in this activity IHGMA is an association of general managers of hotels throughout Indonesia and one of the areas we work in is CSR and there are several other areas within IHGMA We organize this CSR in the form of sharing love in the hope of expressing our gratitude and sharing our happiness with the children at the Indonesian Children with Cancer Foundation,” said Ridwan Munajad Read also: Panji Sakti Grebek Kantor Dompet Dhuafa, Encouraging People in the Midst of Busyness The “Box of Happiness” activity is a concrete example of cooperation between social institutions and musicians to bring happiness to those in need “Hopefully the collaboration with the Hotel General Manager Association (IHGMA) and Panji Sakti can bring happiness and strength so that the children here can be more optimistic in the fight against cancer especially in the Yogyakarta area in the future,” said Muhammad Zahron as Branch Manager of Dompet Dhuafa Yogyakarta “It takes full support and great enthusiasm for parents to accompany their children in getting treatment The motivation and enthusiasm that you give to your children is an important asset for your children to recover quickly,” said Aris Retnowati The “Box of Happiness” activity has brought happiness and hope to children with cancer and their families We hope to continue similar activities in the future to bring happiness to more people Finding the perfect story for an audience is not easy It’s always going to need a lot of research work a talented crew working together using their instincts This was exactly the case when it came to finding and filming the story of the Javan green magpie that we feature in Asia’s conservation episode We wanted to make this episode feel very much in the moment capturing real-life situations as they evolved in real time as much as possible – very different from the more flawless slow-motion images usually seen in traditional natural history films We wanted to cover the fact that forests across Indonesia are falling silent because of the trend for keeping songbirds as pets in cages a hobby that has escalated to new heights with bird singing competitions that take place all across the country In central Java this trade means that many songbirds are now threatened with extinction taken from their forest homes to be sold as part of the illegal wildlife trade How could we tell this story in a meaningful way so that the audience could relate to the characters and issues Could a scenario that’s so bleak become one that is watchable began to focus on the work of a superb Javan field biologist who is endeavouring to save the Javan green magpie Panji and the conservation team at the Cikananga Wildlife Centre are caring for the last few of the species that remain in Java trying to breed these extraordinary birds in captivity to ultimately be able to release a viable population back into the wild there is currently no safe habitat where they won’t be poached again so Panji’s work requires a deep understanding of the local culture to shift people’s perceptions – to help them value the birds in their natural environment We thought about filming someone who makes an income from prize-winning songbirds and asked our brilliant fixer to ask around and see if that might be possible She soon arranged for us to meet a man who reportedly owned many songbirds where we hoped to film Panji trying to understand the bird trade from the perspective of somebody who depended on it to make a living As we entered Mr Neo’s property none of us knew what to expect but his house was full of award-winning songbirds of many colours even the kitchen and bathroom contained popular species of prized birds from floor to ceiling at the back of the property there was a small cage containing a Javan green magpie and with lumps in our throats just kept filming as Panji chatted with Mr Neo about all the birds With eye contact alone we signalled to each other and kept rolling as Panji eventually gently asked about the Javan green magpie and queried how the bird had ended up there We were quite apprehensive; we weren’t sure quite how the owner would react as Panji told him of the rarity of this particular bird It’s thought there could be as few as fifty left in the wild but we instinctively knew what was being captured on camera It’s a remarkable moment when Mr Neo realises that he has such a critically endangered bird in his custody we still couldn’t quite believe that there was a Javan green magpie in a house in a suburban street in Yogyakarta Although it wasn’t in our original plan we made the decision with Panji that we must invite Mr Neo with us for the next day’s filming where we were visiting a conservation project that’s been a big inspiration for Panji and tourists and photographers flock from across Asia for the opportunity to capture photographs of wild birds Tourism financially supports the whole village and its residents take pride in the fact they live alongside rare birds and see the value of keeping songbirds firmly in the wild We put Mr Neo alongside a group of top bird photographers We were able to film the sheer joy and delight in Mr Neo’s face as for the first time he saw the birds in their natural environment And he realised that there are alternative ways of making a living from birds but just appreciating them in a different way It is very special capturing a once-in-a-lifetime moment like this on camera and the dial shifts – it’s like seeing conservation happen in real time Straight away Mr Neo agreed to give his Javan green magpie to Panji’s breeding centre at Cikananga two percent of the population of the rarest and most beautiful bird was given a new lease of life; to help save its species in the breeding programme and in the future to once again have the opportunity of living free in the wild but cared for and protected by the local population It was a wonderful coming together of Panji the dedicated conservationist and an incredible character as a contributor It’s not often that being there as a film crew really makes a difference for the better At times during the making of this conservation episode it was quite depressing to realise and experience first-hand the extent of the biodiversity loss across Asia Fingers crossed the audience loves this real-life tale of transformation as much as we do A critically endangered bird finds hope as locals shift from poaching to conservation The National Police on Thursday charged controversial Muslim cleric Panji Gumilang under the anti-money laundering law over allegations of raising funds using many aliases on behalf of his foundations Panji is currently being detained in the West Java town of Indramayu after he was named a blasphemy suspect following reports that his Islamic schools taught students against basic Islamic teachings and promoted an alternative interpretation of the Quran A separate investigation into fundraising activities and financial management in his foundation has been concluded with police claiming to have found evidence of misappropriations and embezzlement.  Panji has used at least five different identities and ID cards to open bank accounts to receive Muslim donations and the government’s financial assistance for education director of the National Police’s special crime division “We have launched inquiries into the five identities and related bank accounts and found thousands of transactions,” Whisnu told a news conference at the police headquarters in South Jakarta Panji has also used four different identities to conduct financial transactions including Abdurrahman Rasyid Panji Gumilang Whisnu didn’t go into details about the amount of money involved in the alleged crime The elderly cleric could face additional charges of document forgery but Whisnu said his team is currently focusing on the money laundering case the founder and leader of Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School and foundation was named a blasphemy suspect and arrested on August 1 The blasphemy investigation centers around allegations that the boarding school in the West Java town of Indramayu allows men and women to pray together in the same row during Eid al-Fitr and permits a woman to serve as an Imam during congregational prayers The 77-year-old has previously been associated with a movement to establish an Islamic state in Indonesia A former longstanding employee of Al Zaytun has come forward to assert that the group is closely associated with a broader separatist movement known as the Islamic State of Indonesia The NII is a homegrown movement with a decades-long history to differentiate it from the international militant organization the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) The revelation connecting Al Zaytun with the NII was brought to light by Heru Kismanto who claims to have served within Al Zaytun for 12 years Heru said in August that Al Zaytun functions as the headquarters of the NII with all its employees being inducted as members of the separatist movement "The induction ceremony took place in Jakarta Individuals assigned to work at Al Zaytun were carefully chosen required to pledge allegiance [to the NII] making every single employee a member of the NII," Heru said "The NII required its members to pledge allegiance and even allowed theft from non-members," he stated revealing his own involvement in the theft of a donation box and audio system from a mosque in Tebet which were later handed over to the movement JAKARTA — Panji Siswanto bin Suparlan bin Sastro (Panji Sakti), who popularized the poetry musicalization song “Kepada Noor” by Moch. Syarif Hidayat, surprised Dompet Dhuafa’s employees with the “Grebek Kantor” #TibaTibaKonser action at Philanthropy Building entertained them in the midst of their hustle and bustle of activities Panji Sakti spontaneously sang beautiful songs Although Dompet Dhuafa employees were surprised Panji gave joy and enthusiasm through his performance which made all employees sing and cheer up Those who were busy with their work immediately fell silent not long after Dompet Dhuafa’s people also took out their cameras to capture this unforgettable moment and provided an injection of motivation for all Dompet Dhuafa personnel Amda Aldian as Manager of Panji Sakti revealed that this #TibaTibaKonser action was a gift or offering for Panji Sakti to fellow servants of God Read also: From Panji Sakti to J-Rocks, Welcoming #RamadanMendekatkan at Taman Literasi Blok M “So #TibaTibaKonser is in the sense of giving offerings to people all life is because of God’s creatures then surprise comes to the Dompet Dhuafa office to entertain giving offerings Panji Sakti succeeded in entertaining Dompet Dhuafa employees who were full of surprises and joy Panji sang his songs “Wahai Tear Yang Berlinang” and “Jiwaku Sekuntum Bunga Kamboja” into a mesmerizing performance but also emphasized the importance of happiness in the workplace Read also: Panji Sakti’s Poetry Musicalization Concludes SOH X Sitapa Fest, Solemnly Reflecting on the Palestinian People “The goal is to entertain people to be cheerful again but more deeply there is a connection that is contacted because not all offices we go to we choose those that have a ‘personal connection’ with us,” he added everyone is happy who was previously sleepy and so there are feelings that want to be built by friends (Panji Sakti Team) because it turns out that there are people who sincerely want to listen to our songs and works Alhamdulillah,” said the man who is often called Kang Aldi one of the Dompet Dhuafa employees who felt very surprised by Panji’s arrival She felt entertained because of the busy activities but with this “Office Grebek” she felt more excited to work suddenly someone entered the room saying greetings I’m really happy in broad daylight to make sueger I’m really happy and excited to work,” said Sri Devi Text: Anndini Dwi Putri Photo: Hany Fatihah New details have emerged in the police investigation into alleged blasphemy at Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School led by controversial figure Panji Gumilang who has previously been associated with a movement to establish an Islamic state in Indonesia The cleric reportedly has hundreds of bank accounts under different aliases The investigation centers around allegations that students at the boarding school in the West Java town of Indramayu are being taught against fundamental Islamic teachings the school allows men and women to pray together in the same row during Eid al-Fitr and permits a woman to serve as an Imam during congregational prayers has reportedly made a controversial statement claiming that the Quran was "invented by Prophet Mohammad." Following a blasphemy complaint filed by several groups in late June Panji was interrogated by the National Police on Tuesday he remained unresponsive to many questions from journalists The police have not yet named a suspect in the case Chief Security Minister Mohammad Mahfud MD revealed that the cleric has six aliases and hundreds of bank accounts.  "He has 256 accounts under Abu Toto Panji Gumilang We have identified at least six names in total," Mahfud said The minister added that investigators have also discovered 33 bank accounts associated with organizations linked to Panji The anti-money laundering agency PPATK is currently investigating these accounts for any suspicious transactions mentioned that Panji was questioned regarding his controversial statements that have gone viral on social media platforms Prior to initiating the blasphemy investigation four witnesses and five experts were also questioned PAYAKUMBUH, WEST SUMATRA — Amidst a gentle drizzle in Payakumbuh’s solitary pine forest, hundreds listened intently to Panji Sakti’s poetry musicalization on Sunday night (24/12/2023). His song “Kepada Noor” brought the Sound of Humanity (SOH) Dompet Dhuafa X Sitapa Fest to a poignant close The Bandung-based musician expressed his concern for Palestine lamenting the ongoing genocide against its people Baca juga: Kepedulian Terhadap Palestina Menggema di Panggung Sound of Humanity Dompet Dhuafa It should remind us of how Allah touches our faith through their steadfastness,” Panji Sakti remarked during his performance “Let’s spare a moment to pray for them Let’s fight with whatever we have,” he urged The audience had previously enjoyed diverse performances by Chiki Fawzi a digital application designed to ease community donations and spread goodwill Baca juga: Dompet Dhuafa Gulirkan Humanesia, Ajak Musisi Hingga Selebritas Bersama Sound Of Humanity was a collaboration between Dompet Dhuafa Singgalang Branch and Folka Cultura Space The event took place in West Sumatra’s unique Talang pine forest area in Nagari Sikabu-kanu a region also benefiting from Dompet Dhuafa Singgalang’s economic empowerment program “This event is our way of addressing humanitarian issues particularly the current crisis in Palestine It shows that various art forms can encapsulate concern and create a meaningful echo,” said Hadi Bandarian Branch Manager of Dompet Dhuafa Singgalang Baca juga: Sound of Humanity Makassar, Is Pusakata dan Gema Konser Kemanusiaan Untuk Palestina Alhamdulillah, that evening, a total of IDR 24,082,654 was raised for Palestine through SOH Dompet Dhuafa X Sitapa Fest SOH events were also held simultaneously in Jakarta and Labuan Bajo Cari English Panji Putra's Transformation Opens Opportunities for Jambi Water Polo to PON 2024 TEKS › English›Panji Putra's Transformation.. Iklan Panji Putra's Transformation Opens Opportunities for Jambi Water Polo to PON 2024 Eight men's water polo teams started fighting for five tickets to the 2024 Aceh-North Sumatra PON on the first day of qualification which took place at the 2023 Indonesia Aquatic Festival at the Senayan Aquatic Stadium Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original Please note that this article was automatically translated using Microsoft Azure AI, Open AI, and Google Translation AI. We cannot ensure that the entire content is translated accurately. If you spot any errors or inconsistencies, contact us at hotline@kompas.id and we'll make every effort to address them TEKS The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI Jambi water polo team captain Ariansyah scored a goal against South Sulawesi in the Group B match of the Aquatic Festival Indonesia 2023 at the Senayan Aquatic Stadium in Jakarta on Friday (16/6/2023) placing Jambi in second place in the Group B temporary standings KOMPAS - The first day of the Aquatic Festival Indonesia (FAI) 2023 water polo event at the Senayan Aquatic Stadium Jakarta on Friday (16/6/2023) was a historic day for Jambi player Panji Putra who played his first official match as a defender after previously playing as a goalkeeper Not only did he help Jambi win 15-8 against South Sulawesi the 23-year-old player was also selected as the best player "I changed positions after the National Sports Week in Papua 2021 I am glad that the position change went well and could help the team win I was surprised to be chosen as the best player Jambi was challenged by the aggressive game of South Sulawesi especially in the first and second quarters Jambi managed to escape the pressure entering the third quarter they were able to take a significant lead and eventually clinched the victory the committee announced that Panji had been selected as the best player the player born in Jambi City on January 11 managed to intercept several counterattacks from South Sulawesi Not only did he impress in his defensive area It's proven by his ability to score four goals was chosen as the best player when Jambi faced South Sulawesi in the Group B match of the Aquatic Festival Indonesia 2023 at the Aquatics Stadium Senayan Jambi won 15-8 against South Sulawesi which placed Jambi in the second position of the temporary Group B standings Panji stated that since starting his water polo career in 2013 the coach directed him to become a defender player The reason is that he has an advantage in speed that is considered helpful for defense and counterattacks Panji only needed a month to understand the tasks and functions of his new position the training involves more action and reaction it involves more swimming and game tactics," he said In the 2023 National Interclub Athletics Championship and the qualifying round for the 2024 National Games held in Aceh and North Sumatra Jambi competes with seven other teams in Group B Only the top five teams will qualify for the 2024 National Games they are also aiming for better achievement in the FAI Jambi has only managed to win a bronze medal in the last FAI 2021 we want to reach the final even though it's not easy to beat DKI Jakarta or Jawa Barat who are regular finalists of the FAI and the Indonesian Open Championship," he said Also read: Pelatnas Players Return, DKI Women's Water Polo Team Wins Again attempts to shoot at Sulawesi Selatan's goal during the Group B match of the Water Polo Festival of Aquatics Indonesia 2023 at Senayan Aquatics Stadium in Jakarta on Friday Panji is one of the two remaining senior players on the Jambi team is supported by mostly new players who are under 20 years old The presence of Panji is expected to guide young players who have minimal experience He functions to take the team out of pressure such as in the early match against South Sulawesi "After the first match which was a bit of stage fever I am sure the team can do better for the next matches," explained Syaiful Jambi along with five other teams are practically vying to accompany the two big teams in the FAI DKI Jakarta as the gold medalist in PON 2021 and West Java as the runner-up in PON 2021 are the two most favored teams to advance to PON 2024 DKI Jakarta won convincingly with a score of 23-6 against Central Papua and West Java won convincingly with a score of 24-3 against South Sumatra both teams were strengthened by national team players who won silver at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia Also read: Women's Water Polo Ideal Ultimate Match attempted to pass the ball during a match against DI Yogyakarta in the Group A of the Aquatic Festival Indonesia 2023 water polo tournament at Senayan Aquatic Stadium in Jakarta on Friday (16/6/2023) Yogyakarta succeeded in winning over East Java with a score of 16-13 Yogyakarta Coach Muhammad Ardi Lazuardi conveyed that established teams such as DKI Jakarta have an advantageous experience in competitive matches compared to other teams The players of the Capital have regular competition arenas not only in FAI and Indonesia Terbuka but also in local water polo leagues and often participate in friendly matches outside of their region most other teams only participate in regular competitions in the FAI and Indonesia Terbuka athletes cannot rely on competing at the national level only twice a year They need to have more high-quality competitions to hone their skills and competitiveness," said Lazuardi who led Yogyakarta to a 16-13 victory over East Java in their first match Chicago-headquartered real estate firm JLL has announced changes to its growth strategy in Indonesia JLL appointed Vivin Harsanto as head of growth In the newly created role, Harsanto will remain responsible for strategic consulting while also assuming oversight for the firm’s office leasing platform in Indonesia facilitating the delivery of transactional and office leasing advisory services to JLL's diversified client base in Indonesia Harsanto has nearly 30 years of commercial real estate experience Panji Aziz will partner closely with Harsanto to deliver JLL’s office leasing advisory platform in Indonesia as head of tenant representation Aziz has 15 years of experience and has held numerous roles across the tenant representation space The two appointments aim to strengthen JLL’s commercial real estate offering by «facilitating a new phase of forward-looking office leasing advisory solutions in Indonesia» «Office leasing advisory is one of the cornerstone businesses for our legacy and continued success in Indonesia which will enter a new chapter whereby evolving client requirements demand fresh and innovative perspectives We believe strengthening our office leasing platform and wider leadership structure in Indonesia will align with brighter thinking around the needs of our clients and reinforce global upgrades of the advisory services JLL delivers,» said Basarah Subscribe to the finews.asia WhatsApp channel and receive regular updates with our news and background stories directly to your mobile phone + More on this topic Panji Irawan is Director of Finance and Strategy at PT Bank Mandiri. Bank Mandiri was established on  October 2, 1998, as part of the bank restructuring program of the Government of Indonesia. In July 1999, four state-owned banks—Bank Bumi Daya, Bank Dagang Negara, Bank Exim and Bapindo—were amalgamated into Bank Mandiri. The history of these four banks can be traced back to over 140 years, and together they had contributed to the beginning of the Indonesian banking sector. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox and more info about our products and services © 2025 CNBC LLC. All Rights Reserved. A Division of NBCUniversal Data also provided by The Phoblographer may receive affiliate compensation for products purchased using links in this article. For more information, please visit our Disclaimers page. where my visual references are photos from Nick Night I tend to shoot technical,” says photographer Panji Indra Permana to the Phoblographer in an interview “I used to love working with many complicated lights so it was harder for the others to guess the lights and more into creating a bond with the subject.” These days he doesn’t care about what other people think of his work — and he’s learned that comparison is the theft of joy he’s hyper focusing on creating a soul All images by Panji Indra Permana. Used with permission. For more, please check out his website and his Instagram @panjiindra. Panji is one of the latest Hasselblad Masters for 2024. “I look up to Lindbergh and Demarchelier works a lot these days I just want to simplify things nowadays.” Panji started photography in Junior High School around 1992. From his father, he got a Canonet QL17 — a gem of a camera and learned how to shoot on his own he joined a publishing company an then a fashion magazine in Jakarta called a+ Magazine That’s where he feels he really started to experience a color change in his fur so to speak That’s because he had to do it all as a photographer “It became almost my daily routine up until the day the publication closed in 2009; some called it ‘the beginning of the end of printed media,’ and I was starting to contribute to many fashion magazines and fashion clients,” Panji tells us His work in fashion took a deviation during the pandemic and he created the Cyclist Portrait Project and the rise in cycling culture during the pandemic is exciting for me,” he relates “I feel the urge to document this event as a lifestyle project I began shooting the people who work on a bike also making the project more of a social project to bring awareness of share the road spirit and promote healthy lifestyle and love for the environment.” This project helped Panji win the Hasselblad Masters Award While that may make you think that he shoots with Hasselblad, he actually doesn’t. He’s used Mamiya, Canon, and Sony cameras for his work His editorial work is done using the Leica SL2s Panji goes for smaller cameras because he finds that bigger cameras frighten folks The work is quite human for sure — and we couldn’t imagine an AI being prompted to make photographs like this Panji doesn’t have much experience with AI at all He jokes that he’s too lazy to generate the prompts “This technology has become a taboo for many of my fellow photographer friends especially those who grew up learning the hard way (shooting film “But I think we need to embrace these new things we need to adapt and learn how to make it work for us not the way around where we need to solve problems for our client not creating a personal project where we could maintain the purity of our work.” For the moment at least The Phoblographer is a member of the Content Authenticity Initiative and works with human photographers to verify that they’ve actually created their work through shoots. These are done by providing us assets such as BTS captures, screenshots of post-production We do this to help our readers realize that this is authentically human work Here’s what this photographer provided for us a Hindu almanac prepared by Sambad Group and Ama Odisha for the year 2025-26 was released here today Sambad Group's Chairman Soumya Ranjan Patnaik unveiled the Ama Panji at the Lingaraj Temple after offering it to Lord Lingaraj on the auspicious occassion of Dola Purnima Ama Panji prepared by Ama Odisha is unveiled on auspicious Dola Purnima We are delighted that we have maintained this tradition The almanac is now availble at stores after offering the first copy to Lord Lingaraj," said Patnaik after unveiling Ama Panji with Sambad and Ama Odisha members Speaking about the significance of almanac "Everyone knows the need of a Panji in Odia culture This serves as a guidebook containing information about important events and phenomena like sunrise and sunset timings present planetary positions and their transits This Panji will be available to every household at an affordable price."  This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Asia’s animals are under pressure like never before All over the continent remarkable people are dedicating their lives to saving them and they are working tirelessly to bring about positive change united by one aim: to protect the continent’s natural riches for future generations Northeast Borneo is home to one of Asia’s most elusive mammals - the sun bear All too often orphaned cubs are sold as pets Those that are rescued end up at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre a bear who’s been in his care for several years remote forests are suitable for the release and getting Sika there is a race against time the team bid an emotional farewell as Sika is freed wildlife is being removed at an alarming rate songbirds are poached for the pet trade and Panji Gusti Akbar is working to save the Javan green magpie He has over sixty in a captive breeding project He’s working to win over songbird owners like Mr Neo who owns several award-winning singing birds Panji and Mr Neo tour a village that used to be a hotbed of poaching and is now a centre for bird tourism Mr Neo discovers the thrill of seeing birds in the wild and decides to donate his own magpie to Panji’s sanctuary One day Panji’s birds will be released into the wild In Japan scientists are giving us a glimpse into what conservation could become in the future and rescue their unborn young in an incubating system that simulates a womb The embryos are fed by their existing yolk sacs but they need to be surrounded by a special chemical fluid the baby sharks will be released into an aquarium On Java Egin Salim and his team work with local fishing communities Many rare species that are caught in drift nets by accident end up in the market New research suggests that endangered rays may be able to see green lights An experimental net festooned with green lights is trialled at sea and after an anxious wait This trial gives hope that ray species across Asia could be protected In Hong Kong a team are testing a new way of protecting another of Asia’s most threatened marine creatures is working with IT experts to design an AI-powered app that can use facial recognition to distinguish between different Napoleon wrasse These rare fish are highly-prized delicacies and the app will allow officials to tell if restaurants are breaking strict quotas by selling more fish than they are permitted to Wildlife is one of the world’s largest black-market commodities and Nepal sits at the crossroads of this illegal trade He teaches customs officials how to identify animal products and works with informers to supply intelligence to the police including one man with a large sack of pangolin scales Across Asia pangolins are in serious decline Sunda pangolins are being squeezed out of their forest habitats by urban development Kalai Balakrishnan runs Singapore’s only 24 hour wildlife rescue charity In just the space of a few hours he rescues two pangolins Kalai’s work gives urban wildlife a much-needed helping hand conservationists are attempting something even more ambitious: breaking the link between the destruction of the natural world and poverty Hotlin Ompussungu works in deprived areas of Indonesia She recognises that people fell trees out of desperation – they need to sell the wood to pay for healthcare for their families Villagers are encouraged to grow trees from seeds at home and then bring the saplings to Hotlin’s clinic as payment towards their treatment forests that were once stripped of vegetation are now green again Hides preview environment warning banner on preview pages Select a theme and theme mode and click "Load theme" to load in your theme combination Located in Xiamen, Fujian, BASAO teahouse Panji marks the third collaboration between BASAO and Building Narrative exploring the balance between traditional and contemporary tea culture The design integrates traditional Fujian courtyard architecture elements with modern requirements positioned at a key intersection in central Xiamen aims to create a ‘living room for the city.’ Building Narrative replaced the shopping mall’s mirrored facade with clear glass to connect the interior with the street and inviting furniture enhances the sense of hospitality Outdoor seating further strengthens the connection between the teahouse shopping mall’s mirrored facade was replaced with clear glass | all images by Wen Studio Photography The interior layout mirrors a traditional Fujian courtyard house features a tiled floor and a lightbox ceiling that simulates an open sky adjusting light intensity throughout the day Visitors can rearrange the loose chairs and tables beneath the lightbox A stone fountain anchors the courtyard experience and adds to the ambiance with the sound of running water The tea lounge contrasts the open courtyard with its intimate featuring custom-designed armchairs and a Kongfu tea bar emphasizes the theatricality of the tea ceremony with a black slate counter Building Narrative blends traditional and modern tea culture at BASAO Teahouse Panji the design integrates traditional Fujian courtyard architecture with contemporary requirements the teahouse aims to create a ‘living room for the city’ and inviting furniture enhance the sense of hospitality at BASAO Panji outdoor seating strengthens the connection between the teahouse the interior layout mirrors a traditional Fujian courtyard house a stone fountain anchors the courtyard experience with the sound of running water the tea lounge features custom-designed armchairs and a Kongfu tea bar for an intimate furniture pieces frame different activities as a series of ‘scenes’ for tea making and drinking name: BASAO Teahouse Panji architect: Building Narrative | @buildingnarrative client: BASAO tea | @basaotea photography: Wen Studio Photography | @wen_studio2020 designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style the president director of state-owned fertilizer producer Pupuk Indonesia has joined Infobank's 2022 list of Top 100 CEOs Infobank Media Group in partnership with the Indonesian Bankers Association (IBI) has recently named the top 100 chief executive officers across five industry sectors Bakir made it to the SOEs category after his company recorded stellar growth amidst the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine geopolitical tension Pupuk Indonesia business transformation director Panji Winanteya Ruky has been named as one of this year's Next Top 200 Leaders.   "I would like to express my thanks for the award This award is the result of all the hard work done by Pupuk Indonesia employees," Bakir said in a recent press statement Infobank chose the awardees based on a number of criteria they have to be younger than 50 to show that the SOEs and finance sectors indeed have potential young leaders They are part of the board of directors or the senior executive vice president (SEVP) in their respective organizations The next top leaders have made positive contributions to the company based on Infobank's ratings Infobank editor-in-chief Eko B Supriyanto said that business leaders be it from SOEs and privately-held companies have to put forward a sustainable business process.  Eko added that “reliable dedicated and highly motivated leaders are another important factor for a resilient business in facing today’s uncertain times.” Eko handed over the awards at a recent awarding ceremony which marked the end of the Economic Outlook 2023 and Leadership Sharing event Pupuk Indonesia digital transformation SPM Ari Novan Setiono received the awards on the awardees’ behalf The extraordinary range of dance forms in Indonesia is a reflection of the country’s huge diversity of cultures and ethnicities Originating in Cirebon on the north coast of West Java the mask dances of Losari are rooted in indigenous Javanese culture their long history began some 400 years ago created by Angkawijaya Prince or Panembahan Losari The presentation emphasizes Losari mask in the characterizations of the Panji stories different from the Cirebon mask dance from other regions that emphasizes character development of human nature that lead to value filosis opulently costumed performances take place at harvest festivals and village celebrations to collect and disperse negative supernatural powers these mesmerizing dances are steeped in mysticism with the belief that masks transfer special powers to the wearer The mask exudes its magic and the dancer immediately takes on its character Dancers must know each character intimately in order to give life to its mask Power must surge through the body and into the mask to energize the performance Losari mask dance has different characteristics from the others Cirebon mask dance style music as well as procedures for the presentation 3 dance moves characteristic only find in Losari Mask dance : Galeyong Naga Seser and Gantung Sikil (resembling the attitude of Kathakali in India and the Hanging Leg attitude very similar to the foot of the statue of the god Shiva as Nataraja from India) which requires dancers showing soles of his feet to the side Nani always dances with her eyes closed and never cares about the number of the audiences because for the Losari mask dance mask box and nayaga (gamelan player) serve as a center or a benchmark of energy PANJI SUTRAWIANGUN: Often called Pamindo Dance because of the song is Pamindo Losari Mask Dance in Pamindo also called as Panji Dance because the figure is Raden Panji Sutrawinangun Pamindo Dance or Panji Sutrawinangun illustrate About Raden Panji figure who has the character Gentle and Charismatic Panji describes the nature of the new man was born innocence and what it is and the purity of the human soul just turned earth depicted by color guise of yellowish white color meaning “New Born” here describes a philosophy of purity and grandeur The characters of this dance is Lanyap (Slightly Gallant) is preceded by a section dodoan subtle and barely move the mask flawless in a beautiful princess PATIH JAYABADRA: This dance has characters medium stout and rather rude The main characters is Patih Jayabadra from the sory Jaka Penjaring and Jaka Buntek KLANA BANOPATI: This dance of strong character strong and rough so requires good stamina because this type of dance is very dynamic and more focused on the acquisition of energy intensity and technique of movement and inspiration characters The figure is Prabu Klana Bandopati from Jaka buntek story this dance illustrate the character of a king named Klana Bandopati Klana Bandopati describe human nature full of insolence and arrogance this is the meaning of a picture of human nature that is not well with the moral order of this nature do not follow Previous Nan Jombang: Profile Performing Arts Europalia 2017 David Tarigan: Profile Music Europalia 2017 Copyright © 2025 Direktorat Warisan dan Diplomasi Budaya | Powered by Astra WordPress Theme Jakarta - Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti is in a deep grief for the death of her first son the cause of Panji’s death is still unknown Panji passed away when he sleep," Fika said Fika said that the body is on the journey to be returned to Indonesia Panji graduated from pilot school in the US Indonesian Antagonist Actor Torro Margens Dies Doctors Advised Removing Mandela from Life Support Machine Ihsan Reliubun Before founding the Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School Panji Gumilang was active in the Islamic student movement RAFANI Akhyar, Secretary-General of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of West Java, has known Panji Gumilang since he was in the Mathla’ul Anwar Islamic High School in Menes, Pandeglang, Banten, in 1970. Rafani was a student of Panji Gumilang, now the leader of Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School in Indramayu Rafani once admired Panji Gumilang because he was fluent in Arabic and English See Other Packages Get daily summary of exclusive and in-depth news in your email Inbox by joining the Newsletter Chaotic Data on Gross Human Rights Violations Panji Gumilang among Generals and Politicians Possible Criminal Charges against Panji Gumilang The Wrong Message for the Victims of Gross Human Rights Violations the 31-year-old son of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti has died unexpectedly in his sleep in the United States once complained about having difficulty breathing earlier in January but he had no known heart condition before His family however still cannot confirm the exact time and cause of death “I was wondering why Hilman did not call me to wish me a happy birthday [on Friday]," said Susi His wife last talked to Panji on Thursday night but he could not be reached ever since “The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia [in Houston] is coordinating with the local authorities in Naples [Florida] to make sure that his body could be flown home as soon as possible,” Foreign Affairs Ministry  official Lalu Muhammad Iqbal told reporters via a text message on Monday morning Panji  had a flight training and education in Florida several years ago and reportedly pioneered his profession as a pilot in Florida He will be laid to rest at the family's burial site in Pangandaran He is survived by his wife and 10-year-old son Armand Many passionate people are dedicated to saving the wild animals of Asia Northeast Borneo is home to one of Asia’s most elusive mammals - the sun bear a bear who’s been in his care for several years He’s working to win over songbird owners like Mr Neo who owns several award-winning singing birds Mr Neo discovers the thrill of seeing birds in the wild and decides to donate his own magpie to Panji’s sanctuary One day Panji’s birds will be released into the wild In Hong Kong a team are testing a new way of protecting another of Asia’s most threatened marine creatures Wildlife is one of the world’s largest black-market commodities and Nepal sits at the crossroads of this illegal trade Kalai Balakrishnan runs Singapore’s only 24 hour wildlife rescue charity and the other from a multi-story car park.  Kalai’s work gives urban wildlife a much-needed helping hand She recognises that people fell trees out of desperation – they need to sell the wood to pay for healthcare for their families Villagers are encouraged to grow trees from seeds at home and then bring the saplings to Hotlin’s clinic as payment towards their treatment HOME ARTICLES Is Indonesia’s Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School Facing an Existential Threat Panji Gumilang addresses his students prior to his formal charging and detention by Indonesian police on 1 August 2023 A'an Suryana An Islamic boarding school and its principal are embroiled once again in controversy maybe the public’s complaints will bite – but for how long Will the pesantren survive this latest controversy whose current enrolment stands at over 5,000 students from elementary through university levels has had a high profile given its alleged links with NII but also its size and apparent wealth of which 1,000 hectares are used for agriculture and farming dorms and sports stadium are well above the standard of a typical pesantren That the school’s leadership is politically well connected makes it a useful resource for prominent individuals The school has been unscathed possibly due to political reasons security officials keen on tackling extremism and terrorism built strategic ties with Al-Zaytun to challenge underground extremist movements to BIN headquarters to persuade them to help to oppose NII members between 25 and 50 per cent of the total votes cast are needed to win a seat in the national parliament.) In return, the powers that be may have provided Al-Zaytun with social and political protection when the school was under public pressure. For example, following rumours that the school still had links with the NII, Hendropriyono, as chief of BIN, publicly stated in 2003 that he “would beat up” anybody who harassed or threatened Al-Zaytun He argued that Al-Zaytun had discarded NII’s ideas and struggle for an Islamic state and had chosen to conform to the values of the Indonesian state The delay of several weeks between the public’s initial complaints to the police about Panji Gumilang and his naming as a suspect demonstrates a possible political tug-of-war between the security apparatus and government officials even if the charges hold and a court sentences Panji to jail these actions will not end the controversy surrounding Al-Zaytun Panji is likely to return to the school once he finishes his jail term In the eyes of mainstream Muslim organisations like Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah he has a penchant for making incorrect religious innovations (bid’ah) A'an Suryana is a Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and is a lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences Copyright © 2025 ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute ollowing news of the passing of comic strip Panji Koming creator Dwi "Koen" Koendoro Brotoatmojo at the age of 78 many have expressed their sadness on social media You’ve created a ding in the universe Entertainment company Bumilangit, which recently unveiled plans to release seven Indonesian superhero films as part of the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe offered its condolences on Thursday by posting a special illustration of its superhero characters Godam and Si Buta dari Gua Hantu (Warrior from the Ghost Cave) paying their respects to the late cartoonist Farewell to the master of Indonesian comics and animation," read the post A post shared by Bumilangit (@bumilangitofficial) on Aug 22 "Dwi Koen was one of our multitalented maestros of the art of picture-telling His hands gave birth to the Kompas daily newspaper's weekly comic strip and Humor magazine's weekly comic series Sawung Kampret Both comics have inspired the readers' minds in the 1980s and 1990s era," the post continued.  Panji Koming has also been adapted into animation Meanwhile Sawung Kampret was made into a television series Both Panji Koming and Sawung Kampret promote idealism in the frame of humor and diversity He also initiated National Comics and Animation Week in 1998 which gathers together comic and animation players in Indonesia until today." your many ideas will always echoe and give birth to new picture-telling artists in this country." Dwi Koen passed away at Bintaro Premier Hospital on Thursday at 3:14 a.m Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small or large—find what’s most comfortable for you Indonesian police arrested the leader of an Islamic boarding school on blasphemy and hate-speech charges Wednesday after Muslim groups accused him of un-Islamic practices such as allowing mixed-gender prayer Police said their investigation had found evidence of alleged blasphemy by Panji Gumilang, the head of the Al Zaytun school in West Java, who faces a maximum 10 years in prison if found guilty.  One human rights group criticized the blasphemy law as violating religious freedom and said its use ahead of the February 2024 election appeared to cater to conservative elements of the electorate in the Muslim-majority country. The police said they had questioned Panji, 77, and examined videos of his speeches and lectures. Investigators also gathered statements from witnesses and experts. “We have designated him as a suspect and will detain him for the next 20 days,” national police spokesman Ahmad Ramadhan told reporters.  Authorities did not specify what Panji had said or done that constituted blasphemy. But they said they were acting on a complaint filed by a group called the Forum of Advocates for Pancasila. Pancasila is Indonesia’s state ideology, which espouses belief in one god, humanity, unity, democracy and justice. The group’s leader, Ihsan Tanjung, said he had submitted 15 videos as evidence, including clips of Panji allegedly saying that the Quran comprised the words of Muhammad, the prophet of Islam.  “That is very insulting and constitutes deviant teaching,” Ihsan told BenarNews. “It is very disturbing and can cause hostility.”  According to Islamic belief, the Quran is God’s speech revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Ihsan said other offending videos included one that allegedly showed Panji teaching his students to sing a Jewish song “Hevenu Shalom Aleichem,” and another showing him leading a prayer with men and women in the same row, which is against Islamic norms. “All the videos we handed over to the police can create unrest and hatred,” Ihsan said. He had earlier told the Liputan6 news website that the mixed-gender prayer was a way to give women equal rights.  “Women deserve equal rights. So, we make them equal, because it’s the right thing to do,” he was quoted as saying. Defense lawyer Hendra Effendi said he would seek a stay of his client’s detention and file a pretrial motion to challenge his arrest. He said Panji should be released on humanitarian grounds. “He is too old at 77,” Hendra said, adding his client also has health issues. Hendra denied that Panji had committed blasphemy or taught anything that deviated from Islam. “His teachings are only based on the Quran and the Sunnah,” which are the practices of Muhammad, he said. The human rights group Setara Institute said the blasphemy law was often used to prosecute religious minorities and dissenters. “The government is pandering to the whims and sentiment of conservative groups, especially in an election year,” said Halili Hasan, the group’s executive director. Indonesia is scheduled to hold presidential and legislative elections on Feb. 14, 2024.  Halili also said that Panji’s case would set a bad precedent for religious freedom in the country. “The blasphemy law will keep leading to the persecution of people under blasphemy charges as long as it is in use,” he said. A case that attracted global attention was the 2017 sentencing of Jakarta’s former Christian Gov. Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama for blaspheming Islam. A now-banned group called the Islamic Defenders’ Front (FPI) led a campaign against Ahok over allegations that he had insulted the Quran after an edited video made it appear that he had said Islam’s holy book deceived people. This spurred thousands of Muslims to hold protests against him in the run-up to a gubernatorial election in Jakarta, in which he was a front-runner. Ahok lost that election and later served his two-year prison sentence. According to the Setara Institute, blasphemy cases have surged since Joko “Jokowi” Widodo became president in 2014, reaching 122 cases by 2022. By contrast, Setara said there were only 57 cases recorded from 1998, when Indonesia began its democratic transition after 32 years of iron-fisted rule, until 2013. Panji’s arrest was welcomed by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), a semi-official body of clerics, which had recently issued a fatwa, or religious edict, stating that his teachings were blasphemous. “The fatwa that we delivered to the police also verified that he [Panji] had committed blasphemy,” said Amirsyah Tambunan, the MUI secretary. Still, Panji’s school, Al Zaytun, should not be shut down because of its leader’s arrest, said Zainut Tauhid, an MUI deputy chairman. “The next step is for the government to take charge of [Al Zaytun] and offer guidance,” he said. Panji has been a controversial figure in Indonesia for decades.  He has been accused of having ties to the Islamic State of Indonesia (NII), a rebel group that sought to establish an Islamic state in Indonesia shortly after its independence in 1945.  He founded Al Zaytun in 1996 as an alternative educational institution that aimed to produce Muslim leaders who could compete globally. Over the years, high-ranking officials and politicians have visited the school. Al Zaytun has faced scrutiny from religious authorities and former members of NII, which analysts have said has spawned militant offshoots such as Jemaah Islamiyah, the group blamed for a series of deadly bombings in Indonesia in the 2000s. Add your comment by filling out the form below in plain text. Comments are approved by a moderator and can be edited in accordance with RFAs Terms of Use. Comments will not appear in real time. RFA is not responsible for the content of the postings. Please, be respectful of others' point of view and stick to the facts. Bhubaneswar: Controversy over the date of Saraswati Puja celebration has put people in doubt. Yet again, there are allegations of errors in the Panji (Hindu calendar or almanac). There is a controversy over whether the holy occasion of Saraswati Puja will be observed on the auspicious date of February 2 or February 3. Different calendars have different dates, this is where the controversy arises. The Radharaman Panjika, approved by the Muktimandap Pandit Sabha of Shrimandir, mentions Basant Utsav and Ratha wood (chariot log) anukula in the Shrimandir on both February 2 and February 3. However according to the reason given by the scriptures, the Saraswati Puja date and Ratha katha anukula should be held on the February 3. According to the scriptures, Saraswati Puja and Ratha Katha anukula should be held on fifth (panchami) and sixth (sashti) joint Tithi. On the other hand, as per the approval and advice of the Shankaracharyas of the four pithas, the Kumbh Mela Sahisnan is being held on February 3. However a Panjika commentator said that such a conflict is caused by the mistakes of the temple administration and the Muktimandap Pandit Sabha of the temple. However according to latest update of the ‘Niti Prasasaka’ of the Jagannath temple a clarification has been issued that the holy occasion of Saraswati Puja shall be held on February 2 (Sunday) Kalinga TV a 24-hour Odia news channel is part of Kalinga Media & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. was founded by philanthropist and educationist Dr. Achyuta Samanta with Mr. Himansu Sekhar Khatua the noted film maker at it’s helm as the Managing Director. Kalinga TV is a 24-hour news channel and plans to be the premiere news channel in Odisha with special emphasis on social development. The company was incorporated on 24.04.2013 under the Companies Act of 1956. Jakarta. Two years after starring in the Citra-winning drama "Siti," artist Sekar Sari is currently making her own documentary film on ancient literature and dance drama, after finishing a master's thesis on the same subject. The documentary, currently untitled and still on the editing table, is a follow up to her master's thesis "Stage Life and Daily Life," a comparative study of gender representation and characterization in Javanese Panji stories. Panji is a collection of classic stories from the kingdom of Kediri in East Java, which by the time the kingdom was gone had also spread to Bali, Kalimantan, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and the Philippines. Panji stories were preserved in the Majapahit era, hundreds of years after Kediri was destroyed. Speaking to the Jakarta Globe before the closing ceremony of the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival on Dec. 3, Sekar said her research into the Panji stories was deeply rewarding and flamed even more her passion in the arts, particularly dance and film. Sekar has a master's degree on dance knowledge, practice and heritage from the Erasmus Mundus program, which she finished earlier this year. "I didn't plan to make a documentary from my own thesis, but I took so many interesting clips, so I decided to turn them into a film," she said. Sekar said that other than acting, dance always holds a special place in her heart. Dance also involves an element of role playing, and she believes acting and dancing can be two sides of the same coin. "I can never choose between acting and dancing. I think they have to go hand in hand, at least for me. Both require me to work on my body and my mental state, " she said. Sekar plans to release her documentary in 2017, while also keeping herself busy with other projects. The winner of the best actor prize at the 2014 Singapore International Film Festival for her leading role in Siti said she keeps looking for opportunities to expand the boundaries of film by venturing into other forms of art, especially traditional and contemporary dance. She recently performed in the dance drama "Pada Suatu Rumah" (Coming Back Home) at the Galeri Indonesia Kaya in South Jakarta. The drama incorporated contemporary dance numbers written by Sekar and Iwan Dadijono, live music by Gardika Gigih and art videos by Faozan Rizal to portray a complex relationship between a father and his daughter. "It was my attempt to offer something beyond the fixed boundaries of acting and dancing," she said. Subscribe to Asia Sentinel to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives. The Indonesian government is preparing to bring to court Panji Gumilang the leader of a politically-connected boarding school called Al-Zaytun said to be the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia and often associated with radicalism Panji is said to be close to top government officials keeping him safely leading the educational institution for decad\u2026 Police found dozens of books buried in the riverbank near Kampung Panji KOTA BARU: Police seized dozens of books related to the teachings and doctrines of Global Ikhwan Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB) along the riverbank near the group’s followers’ residences in Kampung Panji the books were found buried along the riverbank area believed to have been concealed after the chief executive officer of GISB was arrested by police on Friday (Sept 20) during a raid in Bukit Bintang ALSO READ: Cops say 200 detained so far in GISB probe Ops Global which began at 7am involved the police the Social Welfare Department and the Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department It was also reported that police raided a house where the GISB chief executive officer The house near Kampung Panji was among three that were raided by the police and Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department on Saturday morning including 20 children and the CEO's second wife live in the three homes and were at home during the raid We would love to keep you posted on the latest promotion In the presence of Prince Mangkunegara X of the Principality of Mangkunegaran de Surkarta and Mrs traditional Javanese dances and creations by two dance companies (Pantcha Indra from Paris and Eko's Danse from Indonesia) The event will take place on Wednesday May 31, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Salle Jean Dame,Paris 2nd arrondissement.Free admission, booking required by email: animationculturelleparis1@orange.fr This event is supported by the Indonesian Embassy in Paris and the Comité d'animation culturelle Paris 1.Organized by Indonesian Diaspora Network and Best of Indonesia Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here 2021 shows a floating solar farm in Panji District of Huainan City