Journal of Research Administration

Abstract

Even though Ugamo Malim (Malim Religion) is the original religion of the Batak ancestor in Indonesia, most Batak people have abandoned it and converted to the imported religions such as Christian and Islam. Ugamo Malim is considered not to believe in God are only spirit (Mula Jadi Nabolon) worshipers. Due to state recognition of religion is categorical requirements in Indonesia, it loses the opportunity to gain legal identity, employment, and opportunities as civil servants. Indeed, Law No. 1 PNPS 1965 on Blasphemy Law excludes Ugamo Malim as one of Indonesia's official religions, except Islam, Christianity, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. This article is socio-legal research, discusses discrimination and rights violations of the Ugamo Malim from minority and discrimination theories by using related legal material to discuss the problems. The author argues that the legal framework's inefficiency in protecting its identity and analyzing whether this cultural identity will disappear and warn minorities in the future.