Vice President Says Government Will Take Steps Regarding Pros Against Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School Teachings

JAKARTA - Vice President (Vice President) Ma'ruf Amin said the government would take steps related to the pros and cons of activities at the Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School (Ponpes), Indramayu, West Java. "I think later when there are views from NU West Java, from Persis (Islamic Association), then from MUI, I will ask to coordinate at the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security level to discuss what steps we (government) must take," said Vice President Ma'ruf Amin, quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, June 20. He said that after a study that the activity at the Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School occurred, there would be a deviation, then there would be a coordination meeting between the Coordinating Ministry (Kemenko) for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Polhukam) with the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag). ). I ask to be followed up," said Vice President Ma'ruf Amin. Previously, West Java Governor (Jabar) Ridwan Kamil stated that he formed an investigative team to handle pro and counter-problem issues related to activities and teaching at the Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School, Indramayu Regency, West Java. He said the team consisted of elements of education, law enforcement officials, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), and bureaucratic elements from the West Java Provincial Government (Pemprov).

Ridwan Kamil ensured that the team worked carefully, fairly, and confirmed. The West Java governor explained that the investigation team will work starting Tuesday (20/6) for the next seven days to produce two points, namely responding to the unrest in the community and collecting complete data related to the Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School.