MUI ‘Political’ Fatwa Opposed
January 6, 2009
SPEAKER of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), Hidayat Nurwahid, asked the Indonesia Ulamas Council (MUI) to issue a ruling (fatwa) against golput or non-voters in the General Elections. His stated intention is to increase people’s participation
Do you think the ruling against non-voters is necessary?
(December 17-24, 2008)
Yes
15.69%
170
No
81.92%
888
Unsure
2.40%
26
Total
100%
1,084