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The Islamic Turn in Indonesia: A Political Explanation

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In December 1995, the Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals, ICMI (Ikatan Cendekiawan Muslim se-Indonesia), held its second national congress in Jakarta (Kompas 4–10 December 1995; Republika, 4–10 December 1995; Gatra 9 and 16 December 1995; Forum Keadilan, 1 January 1996; Ummat, 11 December 1995). Twelve hundred delegates, representing 42 000 members from all Indonesian provinces and from many Indonesian Islamic communities abroad, participated. Minister of Research and Technology B. J. Habibie, generally considered President Suharto’s favourite cabinet member, was chosen for a second five-year term as national chair. Sixteen ministers, nearly half the cabinet, were elected to leadership positions, and the President himself was designated ICMI’s ‘Protector’ (Pelindung).

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Liddle, R.W. (1999). The Islamic Turn in Indonesia: A Political Explanation. In: Haynes, J. (eds) Religion, Globalization and Political Culture in the Third World. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-27038-5_6

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