“Top 3 Tekno News: Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School, BRIN Researcher’s Controversy, and Environmental Activist Winning Goldman Award”

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Top 3 Tekno Today’s News Starting from the topic of the Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School, it became a topic of conversation after it went viral on social media because female and male congregations mixed in the same row for Eid prayers 1444 H. Documentation was uploaded to the Instagram account @kepanitiaanalzaytun on April 22, 2023. From that upload, It can be seen that the congregation of the Islamic boarding school women is in the front column behind the priest. Comments have been disabled after the post went viral.

The next popular news about the National Innovation Research Agency (BRIN) will ask for clarification from a researcher, Andi Pangerang Hasanuddin, regarding the case of threats against Muhammadiyah members on social media regarding differences in the 2023 Eid Al-Fitr.

Besides, a environmental activist at the grassroots level named Delima Silalahi from North Tapanuli, North Sumatra Province won the 2023 Goldman Environmental Award international award.

1. Profile of the Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School which Holds Mixed Congregational Eid Prayers, Closed to NII Accusations

The Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School became a topic of conversation after it went viral on social media because female and male congregations mixed in the same row for Eid prayers 1444 H. Documentation was uploaded to the Instagram account @kepanitiaanalzaytun on April 22, 2023. From the upload, you can see the female congregation of the Islamic boarding school it’s in the front row behind the priest. Comments have been disabled after the post went viral.

Id prayer videos are also uploaded on the official Al-Zaytun Official YouTube channel. In the video statement, it is stated that the Eid prayer was held in collaboration with the Mosque Welfare Institution (LKM) of the Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin Mosque and the Indonesian Islamic Boarding School Foundation (YPI), supported by the Al-Zaytun Committee.

Reporting from the Al-Zaytun website, the construction of the Islamic boarding school located in Indramayu, West Java began on August 13, 1996. The initial opening of the learning was held on July 1, 1999, and the general inauguration was carried out on August 27, 1999 by the third RI President BJ Habibie. This Islamic boarding school is managed by YPI.

Currently, Al-Zaytun is led by its founder, Abdussalam Rasyidi Panji Gumilang who is also the founder of YPI. The educator who is usually called Panji Gumilang is an alumnus of Gontor Islamic Boarding School and IAIN (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Ciputat.

2. BRIN Will Ask for Clarification from Researchers Who Threaten Muhammadiyah Members After Holidays

The National Innovation Research Agency (BRIN) will ask for clarification from one of its researchers, Andi Pangerang Hasanuddin, regarding the case of threats against Muhammadiyah members on social media regarding the differences in the 2023 Eid Al-Fitr.

According to the Head of the BRIN Space Research Center, Emanuel Sungging, his party plans to summon Andi Prince. “We will ask for an explanation why it could have happened like that,” he said, Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

The former employee of the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (Lapan) in Bandung is currently on leave together. The request for clarification is planned after the employees return to the office, Wednesday, April 26, 2023. “At least tomorrow, but Pak Jokowi has suggested that we can postpone it, so the situation is dynamic,” said Emanuel.

In addition, he admitted that he did not know the whereabouts of Andi Prince. He also learned about the case from the mass media. However, in the midst of a holiday atmosphere, his party has coordinated internally. “From our point of view, training as young researchers should be able to convey views in a balanced and wise manner,” he said.

3. Environmental activist from North Sumatra Wins Goldman International Award 2023

A grassroots environmental activist named Delima Silalahi from North Tapanuli, North Sumatra Province won the 2023 Goldman Environmental Award international award.

“This appreciation is something that encourages me to continue working on environmental issues and of course indigenous peoples,” said Delima in a statement quoted in Jakarta on Monday, April 24, 2023.

The Goldman Environmental Award recognizes the achievements and leadership of grassroots environmentalists around the world who inspire people to act to protect the planet. Check out today’s other Top 3 Techno News at Tempo.co.

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