Behind Muhammadiyah’s Acceptance to the Offer of Mining Concession

Muhammadiyah cadres and administrators are divided in their response to the mining concession. There are whispers from the government and the entrepreneurs.

Caesar Akbar

August 5, 2024

IT was a very hot day when a fire blazed in front of the ‘Aisyiyah University of Yogyakarta on Saturday afternoon, July 27. Amidst the heat, dozens of people identifying themselves as the Cik Di Tiro Forum protested, opposing the Muhammadiyah Central Executive Board (PP) for accepting a mining concession offer from the government. During the heated demonstration, one of the protesters set fire to a Muhammadiyah membership card.

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