Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Photo: Reuters
Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia

To weed out Islamists from bureaucracy, Indonesia to vet public servants

  • The government wants to introduce stricter background checks and a new psychological test to gauge candidates’ political leanings
  • An official said Widodo intends the policy to be a part of his legacy of ensuring the country remains a model for moderate Islam

Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Photo: Reuters
Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Photo: Reuters
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