Following recent media reports regarding Indonesia’s draft Criminal Code that promotes jail sentences for unmarried people, including tourists, who live together or engage in sexual activities, the Bali Government office has issued the following statement, translated here by Bali Hotels Association:
“1. The recommendation of the full regulations, including what is commonly mentioned as the “Adultery Act” is still a recommendation and has not yet formally issued and cannot be enforced.
2. Based on various feedback, the President of The Republic of Indonesia and the Indonesian Parliament have agreed to indefinitely postpone the passing of the bill with those new regulations.
3. Bali Government office encourages all parties involved in tourism (i.e., persons visiting or planning to visit, as well as industry stakeholders) to stay calm and continue their activities (or planned activities) as usual.”
Bali Hotels Association is monitoring the issue and will update its members and partners if there is any further information in regards to this matter.
