Indonesia's President Joko Widodo and Vice-President Ma'ruf Amin are seen after the announcement of the 2019 election results in Jakarta. Photo: EPA-EFE Indonesia's President Joko Widodo and Vice-President Ma'ruf Amin are seen after the announcement of the 2019 election results in Jakarta. Photo: EPA-EFE
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo and Vice-President Ma'ruf Amin are seen after the announcement of the 2019 election results in Jakarta. Photo: EPA-EFE
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How the sharia economy shapes democracy in Indonesia

  • The implementation of sharia economy in Indonesia is not just related to economics, but also the politics of identity and winning votes
  • The structural shariatisation of the economy is problematic for Indonesia’s democracy as it can lead to social segregation and discrimination

Topic |   Indonesia
Syafiq Hasyim
Syafiq Hasyim

Updated: 10:35am, 6 Jan, 2020

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Indonesia's President Joko Widodo and Vice-President Ma'ruf Amin are seen after the announcement of the 2019 election results in Jakarta. Photo: EPA-EFE Indonesia's President Joko Widodo and Vice-President Ma'ruf Amin are seen after the announcement of the 2019 election results in Jakarta. Photo: EPA-EFE
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo and Vice-President Ma'ruf Amin are seen after the announcement of the 2019 election results in Jakarta. Photo: EPA-EFE
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