Fajar Pebrianto, Jakarta - The latest poll conducted by the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) showed three important findings regarding the level of radicalism in Indonesia.

One of their findings reveals a surprising detail suggesting that the potential of radicalism in Indonesia is currently in an alarming state with 55.12 points from the total of 100 points.

"This result is still considered moderate compared to 60.67 points that reflect a strong potential for radicalism," said Maj. Gen. Abdul Rahman Kadir, BNPT's deputy for prevention, protection, and deradicalization on Monday, November 27.

Another finding shows that local wisdom and community welfare can help prevent potential radicalism. Meanwhile, defense and security are considered to have insignificant influence on the society.

The last finding from BNPT shows that despite not being in its full potential, the Terrorism Prevention Coordination Forum (FKPT) at the national scale is proven to be effective in preventing radicalism.

The poll was conducted through a series of quantitative researches involving 9,605 respondents above 17 years or are married. The result of the national poll on the potential for terrorism would later be used as an official reference for state ministries and agencies to fight terrorism.

Source: https://en.tempo.co/read/news/2017/11/27/055913603/Poll-Radicalism-in-Indonesia-in-Alarming-State