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Is Indonesia’s largest Muslim group getting too close to power?

The 35th Congress of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) — one of Indonesia's largest and most influential mass Muslim organizations — has drawn to a consequential close. KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, affectionately known as Gus Kikin, was appointed Executive Council (PBNU) chairman for the 2026–2031 period, with KH Miftachul Akhyar re-entrusted as Rais Aam (Supreme Leader).

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The 35th Congress of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) — one of Indonesia's largest and most influential mass Muslim organizations — has drawn to a consequential close.

KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, affectionately known as Gus Kikin, was appointed Executive Council (PBNU) chairman for the 2026–2031 period, with KH Miftachul Akhyar re-entrusted as Rais Aam (Supreme Leader).

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The 35th Congress of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) — one of Indonesia's largest and most influential mass Muslim organizations — has drawn to a consequential close. KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, affectionately known as Gus Kikin, was appointed Executive Council (PBNU) chairman for the 2026–2031 period, with KH Miftachul Akhyar re-entrusted as Rais Aam (Supreme Leader). Gus […] The post Is Indonesia's largest Muslim group getting too close to power?

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