A sound system entrepreneur is facing backlash after publicly calling the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) Jawa Timur “goblok” (foolish) during a talk show broadcast on television. The derogatory remark has prompted a response from LBH GP Ansor, a legal aid organization. The incident occurred during a televised discussion, bringing the entrepreneur’s comments to a wider audience. LBH GP Ansor has condemned the statement as disrespectful and potentially harmful to religious harmony in Jawa Timur. Details surrounding the context of the conversation and the entrepreneur’s motivations are still emerging. The organization is considering further action in response to the insult directed towards the MUI Jawa Timur. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between business interests and religious authorities in Indonesia.

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