THE silence was shattered by Aziddin slamming his fist on the desk. Ill see you in court, he shouted menacingly, pointing at Religious Affairs Minister Maftuh Basyuni. Consumed with anger, the elderly politician spoke for a full 15 minutes during a session of the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission on Religion on Thursday last week. Aziddin accused the Maftuh of damaging his reputation.

Unable to respond, Maftuh, target of the accusations,