https://www.news.com.au/world/asia/gay-couple-filmed-beaten-and-insulted-after-neighbours-report-them-having-sex-to-police/news-story/46dc0b5a1faba86a850ed0a7b32faa36
Gay couple filmed beaten and insulted after neighbours report them having sex to police. FOOTAGE has emerged of the moment a group of "vigilantes" raided a gay couple's bedroom.

https://nationalpost.com/news/world/it-was-a-necessary-deterrent-two-men-in-indonesia-publicly-caned-83-times-for-gay-sex
The couple were arrested in March after neighbourhood vigilantes in the provincial capital, Banda Aceh, suspected them of being gay and broke into their rented room to catch them having sex. AFP

https://apnews.com/article/34e5a86e93da4a159429fb888ceba9ef
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — An Islamic Shariah court in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province has sentenced two gay men to public caning for the first time, further undermining the country's moderate image after a top Christian politician was imprisoned for blasphemy. The court, whose sentencing Wednesday coincided with International

https://www.dnamagazine.com.au/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-bali-indonesia-criminalises-sex-outside-marriage-where-does-this-leave-us/
WHAT THESE NEW LAWS MEAN. On Tuesday, December 6, Indonesia's parliament approved a suite of new criminal codes which now outlaw sex outside marriage, defamation of the president, and blasphemy, reports The New York Times.The updated criminal code is considered a setback for a nation that has been working towards progressive change for years; these new laws can be used to target religious

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-17/indonesian-women-breaking-stigma-around-marrying-foreigners/101529854
Stigma towards interracial couples is a long-standing problem in Indonesia, with many women facing so many inappropriate questions they choose to hide away. ... Five years after their marriage

https://bdnews24.com/world/south-east-asia/interview-with-gay-couple-is-deleted-after-backlash-in-indonesia
When a popular podcast host in Indonesia invited two men onto his show who were married to each other, they had a polite on-air conversation about gay life and identity.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2018/10/16/they-were-gay-interracial-couple-an-age-relentless-bigotry-two-harolds-didnt-flinch/
Another shows their modest wedding, held in 2013 at what looks like a courthouse following the legalization of same-sex marriage — after they had already been a couple for almost 50 years.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/06/world/asia/indonesia-sex-gay-rights.html
Extramarital sex criminalization also targets the L.G.B.T. community, as gay marriage is illegal in Indonesia. The new laws could also curtail freedom of expression and assembly.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/indonesia-parliament-criminalizes-extramarital-sex-1.6675595
Gay sex punished by caning in Indonesian province; ... 2 years ago. Duration 2:01. Indonesia's government has moved to outlaw any sex outside of marriage, with a penalty of up to a year in jail

https://www.todayonline.com/world/indonesia-sex-laws-nail-coffin-lgbtq-rights-2066631
JAKARTA — Indonesia's legislation banning sex outside marriage represents a major new threat to the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) community's rights in the conservative

https://altabear.com/indonesia-passes-law-that-could-land-unmarried-gay-tourists-in-jail-for-having-sex/
Author: Bil Browning After a new law was passed in Indonesia, travelers are taking a second look at a Bali vacation. The new law will ban sex outside of marria

https://indonesiaexpat.id/outreach/observations/mixed-marriage-in-indonesia-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
Within a few years, you realise you had nothing in common with the person you fell in love with. She screams: "You should have married a maid!". He shouts: "Get off your phone and get a job!". Extended Family. After being all alone in Indonesia, you now have the wonderful companionship of an instant extended family.

https://graphics.wsj.com/gay-vs-interracial-marriage/
How Gay and Interracial Marriage Became Legal. The Supreme Court's decision to weigh in on whether gay couples have a constitutional right to marry has drawn parallels to the high court's 1967 decision that ended bans on interracial marriages. By Lakshmi Ketineni and Randy Yeip. Published April 23, 2015 at 12:00 ET. Note: Population based on

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_Indonesia
Homosexuality in Indonesia is generally considered a taboo subject by both Indonesian civil society and the government.Public discussion of homosexuality in Indonesia has been inhibited because human sexuality in any form is rarely discussed or depicted openly. Traditional religious mores tend to disapprove of homosexuality and cross-dressing.. In Indonesia, where religion plays a dominant

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/indonesia-could-outlaw-sex-outside-marriage-1.3784462
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Riding a tsunami of moral conservatism and anti-gay prejudice, Indonesia's Islamic political parties appear on the cusp of a major victory: outlawing all sex outside marriage.

https://indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/same-sex-marriage-in-indonesia/
The Minister of Religious Affairs, Lukman Hakim, last week said that Indonesia could not accept same-sex marriage - a statement interpreted by many more conservative Indonesians as suggesting the state would not accept the existence of LGBT individuals. Saleh Partaonan Daulay, the head of Commission VIII in the House of Representatives

https://indonesiaexpat.id/outreach/info-for-expats/indonesian-partner-need-to-know/
Foreigners and expats should also keep in mind that Indonesians value loyalty to family and that loyalty shapes reputations. Family units are likely to make big decisions together and respect the advice of older members. 5. Premarital sex is taboo. dating an indonesian.

https://indonesiaexpat.id/featured/opposites-attract-mixed-couples-share-their-insights-on-love-and-diversity/
But love is love, and they say love is blind. In accordance with Indonesian law, a mixed marriage is defined as a marriage between a foreigner and an Indonesian citizen. These couples, however, need to follow perplexing legal procedures to avoid future complications regarding their status - especially in Indonesia with the foreign spouse's

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/12/world/asia/indonesia-podcast-deddy-corbuzier.html
May 12, 2022. When a popular podcast host in Indonesia invited two men onto his show who were married to each other, they had a polite on-air conversation about gay life and identity. But in a

https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-debates-bill-criminalizing-gay-sex-and-any-sex-outside-of-marriage/a-42467220
Indonesia could criminalize gay sex, sex outside of marriage 02/06/2018 February 6, 2018. Indonesia's parliament speaker has called for reforms to the criminal code that would outlaw any sex

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/lgbt-travel/traveling-as-interracial-gay-couple
One Interracial Gay Couple Tries to Travel Fearlessly — and Sometimes Finds Acceptance in Surprising Places. LGBTQ travelers are venturing around the world, whether the world is ready or not. A

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g294225-i7219-k11123140-Gay_married_couple_visiting_rural_Indonesia-Indonesia.html
Hello: We are a married gay couple planning a brief visit to North Sumatra (not Aceh). We are a bit apprehensive due to what we read about restrictive laws and customs there. We intend for the most part to be very discreet and plan to actually supply an alternate explanation for our names matching to provide further protection for ourselves.

https://www.theknot.com/content/lgbtq-celebrity-couples
Here, we explore the touching love stories of 25 LGBTQIA+ celebrity couples, including DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, and so many more trailblazers who've fought for acceptance and visibility. From prolific athletes to illustrious actors, relive the details of how they met their significant others, and how their relationships continue