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From malls to minarets: Prabowo plans 40-storey Islamic hub at Jakarta’s glitziest landmark
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Jakarta's Bundaran HI, long seen as a symbol of commerce with its luxury hotels and high-end malls, which is now set to host a towering headquarters for Indonesia's Islamic institutions.
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JAKARTA – Religious faith is about to move into Jakarta’s most iconic roundabout.
New Year’s Eve fireworks light up the sky each year from Bundaran HI, or “Hotel Indonesia”, long seen as a symbol of commerce with its luxury hotels and high-end malls.
