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Gary R. Bunt

"Smart Pakem" Blasphemy App

Independent/Reuters, Indonesian app that allows uses to report 'misguided' religious beliefs criticised by human rights groups, 28 Nov 2018

"The app, called "Smart Pakem", was launched by the Jakarta Prosecutor's office. It features a list of groups including Ahmadiyyah as well as Gafatar, which the country's highest Islamic council considers a deviant sect."

Here's the link to the Google Play page containing the App Smart Pakem Kejaksaan Tinggi DKI Jakarta


Also see Reuters, Indonesian app to report 'misguided' religion 'risks dividing neighbours', 28 Nov 2018 "The app could have a “dangerous consequence by causing social disintegration”, said Amiruddin Al-Rahab, a commissioner at the National Commission on Human Rights. "



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