PRESIDENT Joko Widodo kept his cool when insults were hurled at him during the series of mass rallies called 'Defend Islam' which first broke out in November last year. He has also appeared unfazed amid an alleged conspiracy to overthrow his government.

His reaction, however, was very different when confronted with groups accused of plotting to replace the state philosophy; a few weeks ago, he ordered the security forces to 'squash' anyone attempti