MUI Papua Asks People Not To Be Provoked By Terrorism

Chairman of the MUI Papua Province Syaiful Al Payage / Antara

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of Papua Province appealed to religious communities not to be provoked by terrorism cases in the region.

Chairman of the MUI Papua Province, Syaiful Al Payage, said that his party firmly rejected all activities related to terrorism because it was against the philosophy of the state.

"I appeal to all Muslims in Papua not to even follow an understanding that is contrary to Pancasila," he said in Jayapura, as reported by Antara, Friday, June 4.

According to Al Payage, especially those that are against the tolerance of religious people in Papua, because this is very contradictory.

"I agree with the Secretary of the Papua Province that there is no place for people to spread terrorism in Papua," he said.

He explained that all ethnic groups, religions and races exist in Papua, so that no more people should carry out these movements.

"We urge Muslims in Papua to fully support local government programs that empower people," he said.

He added that all aspects of development must be supported by religious communities so that Papua can be equal to other regions in Indonesia.