Jakarta gubernatorial candidate Anies Baswedan said his recent visit to Islam Defenders Front (FPI) leaders aimed to straighten out rumors surrounding his religious identity, which might disadvantage him in the election.

The former culture and education minister said certain people had raised issues regarding his religious background, including labeling him a Shiite Muslim, Wahhabist and liberal Muslim, which might prejudice Jakartans against him.

(The Jakarta Post/ Callistasia Anggun Wijaya)

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