ISLAMIC Syariah law may not be part of the of the country's 1945 Constitution, but in the present era of autonomy several regencies in the country are applying parts of Islamic Law, albeit in a restrictive manner.

The latest to adopt this trend was Pamekasan Regency in Madura. Last Monday, from a simple stage in the courtyard of the Asy-syuhada Grand Mosque, Regent Dwiatmo Hadiyanto issued a ruling: the wearing of Muslim clothing, time set a