Fighting intolerance a challenge for Indonesia's moderate Muslims

By Jewel Topsfield and Karuni Rompies
January 18 2017 - 4:54pm
A religious order barring Muslims from wearing Christmas-themed clothing added to political and religious tensions. Photo: New York Times
A religious order barring Muslims from wearing Christmas-themed clothing added to political and religious tensions. Photo: New York Times
A proposed alcohol prohibition bill is before Indonesia's House of Representatives. Photo: New York Times
A proposed alcohol prohibition bill is before Indonesia's House of Representatives. Photo: New York Times

Jakarta: Permadi Arya became famous – or infamous, depending on how you look at it – for his satirical YouTube videos lampooning extremism.