Bali’s Governor Has Weighed In On What Exactly Indonesia’s New ‘Sex Ban’ Means For Tourists

Bali’s governor confirmed tourists won’t be affected by Indonesia’s “sex ban” after the country introduced a sweeping new criminal code which features laws against non-marital sex and co-habitation before marriage. Considering Indonesia is such a hub for tourism, folks have been wondering what the new code will mean for both locals and visitors. Governor Wayan Koster said in a statement that folks who “visit or live in Bali would not need to worry about… the Indonesian Criminal Code”. He explained there wouldn’t be checks “on marital statuses at tourist accommodations like hotels, villas, guest houses or spas, or inspections by public officials or community groups”. Per CNN

Human Rights WatchUnited Nations said it’s “concerned”

“Some articles have the potential to criminalise journalistic work and impinge upon press freedom,” the UN said.

It highlighted laws with the potential to discriminate against “sexual minorities”, women, boys and girls. It also said the laws could “adversely affect” sexual and reproductive rights, the right to privacy and exacerbate gender, sexual orientation and gender identity-based violence. 

What are Indonesia’s new laws?

unanimously voted to introduce the criminal code

What should travellers to Indonesia be aware of?

Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej according to the BBCKen Setiawantold the ABCI Nyoman Rudiarta

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“This law doesn’t particularly affect tourists, but we do hope certain changes are made if it comes into effect in 2025, to protect certain freedoms of the local community,” it wrote.

Puta Winastrainitially called the moveGunn WibisonoThe GuardianSmart Traveller site

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