Indonesia’s 2018 Regional Elections – Tanjung Pinang’s Mayoral Election : The Role of Majelis Taklim

• Main Authors: Adri Wanto, Dedi Dinarto
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: General; Country and Region Studies
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/83072; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/45045
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Religious discussion groups (Majelis Taklim) play a pivotal role in the upcoming mayoral election in Tanjung Pinang, capital of the Riau Islands province. The influence of Majelis Taklim can boost the electoral chances of the mayor and vice-mayor candidates. The the increasing role of Majelis Taklim...