The Indonesian government has urged foreigners to read the fine print in proposed legislative changes that appear to enable prosecution of same-sex relationships and sex between unmarried couples.
Reports that tourists could face jail triggered a flood of inquiries from anxious consulates in Jakarta. Indonesian MP Arsul Sani said most inquiries had focused on same-sex relationships, but he noted that the relevant article of law has existed since the Dutch colonial period.
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Emma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
