THE expression on the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief's face hardened, together with the tremendous applause of those around the stage on which he stood. The applause made him feel more heated in front of the followers of the Pesantren (Islamic boarding school) Al-Zaytun. Suddenly, with a clenched fist, he yelled: "Those are evil books. Hopefully they'll soon realize and repent."

Hendro's words, which he expressed when representing