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Will Indonesia’s new criminal code adversely impact its tourism sector?

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“There are articles that can be ‘misconstrued’ by foreign media or our competitors without understanding the full context in relation to other articles. It can create negative perceptions and will be very detrimental to tourism,” Yoga told ABC.

The Australian government has said that it waiting for further information regarding the implementation of the law, especially the articles that criminalize sex outside marriage. They will regularly and carefully review regulations and risks posed on their citizens visiting Indonesia.

“We understand that this (criminal code) revision will not take effect for the next three years, and we are waiting for further information on how this legal revision will be interpreted when the law is implemented. The Australian government will regularly and carefully reassess the risks to Australians overseas and will continue to monitor the situation closely,” Australian Foreign Ministry spokersperson said.

In response to the outcry, Law and Human Rights Minister Yasonna Laoly said that it is impossible for someone to be arrested and prosecuted under the adultery article without a report. He stressed that the reporting party is limited to only close family members, for example, a husband or wife.

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