Contemplating a syariah-influenced Indonesian capital

Okay for action: Anies speaking during an interview at his home in Jakarta, Indonesia. — Reuters

JAKARTA’S 12 million residents and commuters are beginning to consider the possibility of a more Islamic-influenced atmosphere in the capital if Anies Baswedan wins the gubernatorial election on April 19.

Some are even hoping for a syariah-nuanced Jakarta, like Aceh’s capital Banda Aceh, the West Java town of Tasikmalaya or Tangerang on the outskirts of Jakarta...