East Lombok Regent Grateful For His Residents No One Was Ignited By The Statement Of The Minister Of Religion Yaqut

JAKARTA – The remarks of the Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas had reaped the pros and cons of loudspeakers in mosques juxtaposed with animal sounds.

East Lombok Regent HM Sukiman Azmy regretted the statement made by the Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.

"That's where the problem lies. We regret that there is an inappropriate expression of the call to prayer," said Sukiman, quoted from Antara, Monday, February 28.

"Why not say loud music or chicken crowing, (if so) then of course there will be no reaction," he added.

When delivering his remarks at the commemoration of the Isra' Mi'raj of the Prophet Muhammad SAW at the At-Takwa Pancor Mosque, Sukiman said he was happy because the people of East Lombok did not respond excessively to the Minister of Religion's statement.

"I thank the public for not responding emotionally to the national event that is going viral again," he said.

He also stated the need for action against people who distributed the trimmed video of the Minister of Religion, which created pros and cons in society.

"Law enforcement officials must act by holding accountable those who spread the video," he said.

The regent also asked residents to participate in maintaining security and peace for the progress of the region.