Indonesia bans sex outside marriage in new criminal code

Thinking about a vacation to Bali, Java, Sumatra or Jakarta? Make sure you're married.

JAKARTA, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Indonesia's parliament approved a new criminal code on Tuesday that bans sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail, despite worries the laws may scare away tourists from its tropical shores and harm investment.

The new code, which will apply to Indonesians and foreigners alike, also prohibit cohabitation between unmarried couples. It will also ban insulting the president or state institutions, spreading views counter to the state ideology, and staging protests without notification.

MoonMoon · F

@JimboSaturn another theocracy comming into power with support of western powers and after genociding the chinese minority

Ynotisay · M

@JimboSaturn I'm not sure everyone is really clued in to just how theocratic a lot of countries, particularly tourist destinations, really are. My best buddy has been in an out of Indonesia for the last year working on a film project. He said the more remote he is the more he needs to be really aware of his actions. One on one he said the people are very kind. But when there's groups he's said he can feel the underlying tension. Hard pass for me.

Tamara68 · 56-60, F

They also forbid promoting contraceptives. This law is a horrible violation of human rights.