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The process of caning sentence against five violators of Islamic laws conducted at Babussalam mosque, Lampaseh Aceh, on Tuesday (27/2) got attention from all parties, including tourists from Malaysia. 27 tourists from Terengganu, Malaysia who are visiting Banda Aceh admitted that they are interested in witnessing the process of caning sentence against violator of Islamic laws. One of tourists, Ramli Nuh, gave appreciation to Banda Aceh mayor, Aminullah Usman, who has strong commitment to run the implementation of regulation number 6/2014 about Jinayah or punishment in Banda Aceh. According to Ramli Nuh, the punishment could be a lesson for others. He said it is good means of socialization, so that in the future, there is no more violation. Ramli Nuh also said that in Terengganu, Law enforcement of Islamic laws has existed since 2003. But the implementation does not run smoothly. Ramli Nuh further said the failure cannot be separated from a number of political interests in his country. He also recognized that he keep monitoring Aceh development from Malaysia through reports from media. Banda Aceh mayor, Aminullah Usman, explained that he has built Call Center service to receive report from people when they find Islam law violation at their region.

As many as 1,500 disabilities flocked Sabha Swagata in Banyuwangi, on Tuesday (27/2), to show their creativities and talent in the Festival of children with the special needs. In the festival, they showed creativity by performing their talent and skill, among others playing chess, becoming dalang, dancing, and telling story which were directly witnessed by national disability ambassador, Dewi Yull. Dewi Yull told to journalists in Banyuwangi, East Java on Tuesday (27/2), the children with special needs, are special children. She hoped the festival can foster spirit and confidence for the children. Meanwhile, Banyuwangi regent, Abdullah Azwar Anas, said the festival is part of based on community rehabilitation. Regional government of Banyuwangi in the last four years, has allocated scholarship for disabilities with achievements.

Bank Muamalat continues to conduct the Early-Age Hajj program with cooperation with the ministry of Religion Affairs office in North Maluku province. The program is conducted in a number of Senior and Junior High schools and also Madrasah Tsanawiyah and Aliyah in North Maluku. The socialization was held at Ternate, Tidore Island and South Halmahera. The Early-Age Hajj program has received positive responds from students who wished to open saving for hajj. The person in charge of the program, Sofyan Rafandi, told to RRI Ternate, on Tuesday (27/2), the program is conducted throughout Indonesia by Bank Muamalat, because the bank realizes the importance of pilgrimage, so that it can invite more hajj participants in Indonesia. According to Sofyan, the younger people save, the easier the implementation of the pilgrimage is.