Indonesian Muslim candidate wins Jakarta election-pollsters
A former Indonesian education minister won the race for Jakarta governor on Wednesday after a polarising campaign that cast a shadow over Indonesia`s reputation for practicing a tolerant form of Islam.
Apr 19, 2017, 19:19 PM IST
Jakarta election heads for second round as Christian governor holds narrow lead
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama had secured 42.57 percent of the votes, just ahead of former minister Anies Baswedan in second place with 40.23 percent.
Feb 15, 2017, 14:14 PM IST
Indonesians vote for Jakarta governor as religious tensions divide
Indonesia has the world`s largest Muslim population but is officially secular and home to minority Christian and Hindu communities, as well as hundreds of ethnic groups.
Thousands gathered at Jakarta mosque urged to vote for Muslim governor
Thousands of Indonesians gathered on Saturday at a mosque in central Jakarta, where religious leaders urged them to support a Muslim candidate during next week's contentious election to select the capital's governor.
Feb 11, 2017, 11:43 AM IST
