Supporters of controversial Indonesian preacher denied entry to Singapore stage protests in Jakarta, Medan


Muslim preacher Abdul Somad supporters hold a protest in front of the Singapore embassy in Jakarta on May 20, 2022. - AFP

JAKARTA, May 21 (The Straits Times/ANN): Supporters of Indonesian preacher Abdul Somad Batubara staged protests in Jakarta and Medan, North Sumatra, on Friday (May 20) against Singapore's recent move to deny him entry over his history of extremist teachings.

In Medan, about 250 of the preacher's supporters first gathered at Medan Grand Mosque before marching to the Forum Nine office building, where Singapore's Consulate-General is located.

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