To respond Government policy about restriction of subsidized fuel, Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia organized Islamic Halaqah and Civilization under the title "What's Behind the restriction of subsidized fuel?", on Saturday (28/01) at Wisma Antara Jakarta. This program was broadcasted live through video streaming at www.hizbut-tahrir.or.id

 

In this occasion, this monthly program presented Effendi MS Simbolon (a member of Commission VII of Indonesia Parliament from Indonesia Democratic Party for struggle (PDI-P)), Ihsanordin Noorsy (Economic analyst), Dr Arim Nasim (Lajnah Mashlahiyah of HTI), Muhammad Ismail Yusanto (Spokesperson of HTI) and Professor Widjoyono Partowidagdo (Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources).

 

In the last minute before the agenda began, the deputy minister confirmed the committee that he could not attend the agenda. Instead, he had appointed Efita Herawati Legowo, General Director of Oil and Gass to represent him. But Efita was also absent.

 

According to datas presented by all presenters, the restriction on the subsidized fuel is a further step towards the liberalization of oil and gas. This capitalistic policy not only proved detrimental to the people but also will make this country colonialized. Therefore this policy must be stopped. Instead of it oil and other natural resources are managed with Sharia System. According to Sharia, oil and gas must be managed by state and all benefits are intended for the welfare of people.

 

Regarding to this capitalistic policy, Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia also organized huge demonstrations in various cities in Indonesia.