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Indonesian Ulema Council to Host National Law Discussion Ahead of Islamic Congress

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is organizing a National Law Discussion and Appreciation event on July 2-3, 2026, in Jakarta.
  • This event serves as preparation for the upcoming 8th Indonesian Islamic Congress (KUII VIII).
  • MUI will also sign MoUs with the Judicial Commission and the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) to strengthen its legal advocacy efforts.

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is convening a National Law Discussion and Appreciation event for Advocates of the Poor and Destitute from July 2-3, 2026, in Jakarta. This gathering is a key component of the preparations for the 8th Indonesian Islamic Congress (KUII VIII) later this year.

Wahiduddin Adams, head of MUI's Law Department, explained that the discussion is crucial for bolstering MUI's role in addressing national legal issues and formulating recommendations for the upcoming congress. "What is prepared and implemented in this discussion is inseparable from the preparations for the 8th Indonesian Islamic Congress in 2026," Wahiduddin told Republika.

What is prepared and implemented in this discussion is inseparable from the preparations for the 8th Indonesian Islamic Congress in 2026.

— Wahiduddin AdamsHead of MUI's Law Department, explaining the significance of the National Law Discussion.

As part of the event, MUI will formalize collaborations through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Judicial Commission and the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU). These partnerships aim to enhance MUI's legal program initiatives for the 2025–2030 period. The forum will also focus on MUI's dual role as a "servant of the people" (khadimul ummah) and a "critical partner of the government" (shadiqul hukumah).

Furthermore, MUI plans to recognize law enforcement officials and institutions demonstrating a commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable. "We want to appreciate law enforcers who side with the poor. Hopefully, this award can serve as an inspiration and encourage more law enforcers to deliver justice for the community," Wahiduddin added. The event will conclude with a coordination meeting for the Law Department, bringing together representatives from MUI chapters across all provinces to consolidate regional legal concerns and synchronize work programs.

We want to appreciate law enforcers who side with the poor. Hopefully, this award can serve as an inspiration and encourage more law enforcers to deliver justice for the community.

— Wahiduddin AdamsHead of MUI's Law Department, on the purpose of the appreciation for law enforcement.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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