Yaqut Cholil Qoumas says his ministry is currently focusing on strengthening moderate religious views. Photo: Facebook
Eight in 10 young Indonesians risk being radicalised online. One man is leading the battle for their hearts and minds
- Conservative ideology is on the rise in the world’s most populous Muslim nation, with social media described as an incubator for extremism
- But analysts say Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, Indonesia’s ‘most pluralistic religious affairs minister’, is well positioned to face the current challenges
Yaqut Cholil Qoumas says his ministry is currently focusing on strengthening moderate religious views. Photo: Facebook