The Embassy Of The Republic Of Indonesia Asks For Singapore's Explanation Of Ustaz Abdul Somad's Rejection

Ustaz Abdul Somad (Photo: IG @ustadzabdulsomad_official)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore requested an explanation from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Singapore regarding the refusal to enter Ustadz Abdul Somad and his entourage to the country. entry) was based on the reason "being ineligible for the issue of a pass under current immigration policies." , Tuesday, May 17. The Indonesian Embassy has also sent a Diplomatic Note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, to inquire further about the reasons for the refusal. Currently, the Indonesian Embassy is still waiting for further information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore on the Diplomatic Note, according to the statement.

Earlier on Monday (16/5), Ustadz Abdul Somad was not allowed to enter Singapore by the local immigration authorities when he was going on vacation with his family in the country. His wife and children had already entered. However, because Abdul Somad was not also allowed to enter, his entourage finally left Singapore on Monday afternoon.