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Furor Over Indonesian Cleric’s Expulsion from Singapore

He had it coming, most observers say

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John Berthelsen
May 25, 2022
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Singapore’s status as a majority Chinese island in a Malay Muslim sea has come into sharp focus after the city-state barred a firebrand Indonesian cleric from entry, causing demonstrations in Indonesia among his followers and threats against Singapore. The Singapore government disqualified the 45-year-old Abdul Somad Batubara and six family members and …

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