Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court Moh. Mahfud MD received hearings Wahid Institute director Yenny Wahid and his staff on Thursday (13/12) at the Works. On that occasion, Mahfud and Yenny discussed religious freedom.

"Some time ago I was speaking in Canberra for the issue of pluralism in Indonesia. I put more emphasis on the management of day-to-day administration," he explained.

Yenny Wahid explained that the Institute will present an annual report on the question of pluralism and plans to report to the public. In response, Mahfud welcomed and willing to facilitate if the Wahid Institute plans to open a forum for discussion this issue. "Violence in religion can be raised at a forum to bring in several speakers. Later the Court will facilitate," said Mahfud.

On that occasion, Yenny also revealed the increasing number of problems in freedom of religion, such as the Ahmadiyah adherents is forbidden to marry in local KUA. "In some areas, Ahmadiyah followers were forbidden to marry by KUA, they did not even receive the e-ID card," he said. (Lulu Anjarsari / mh)