Indonesia to , Approve Law Banning, Sex Before Marriage. BBC reports that Indonesia's government is expected to pass legislation outlawing sex outside of marriage, punishable by up to a year in prison. According to Bambang Wuryanto, a lawmaker directly involved with the draft, the legislation could be passed as soon as next week. If passed, the legislation would apply to both Indonesian citizens and foreigners. BBC points out that enforcement of the law can only occur when there are parties who lodge complaints to authorities. For married individuals, the party able to lodge a complaint would reportedly only be the perpetrator's husband or wife. According to the law, parents of unmarried individuals can also report their activity to authorities. The law would also ban cohabitation of unmarried couples, with those convicted facing a six-month prison sentence. Reuters reports that business groups have spoken out against the bill, claiming it would damage Indonesia's image as an investment and holiday destination. For the business sector, the implementation of this customary law shall create legal uncertainty and make investors reconsider investing in Indonesia, Shinta Widjaja Sukamdani, deputy chairperson of Indonesia's Employers' Association (APINDO), via BBC. In 2019, a previous draft of the legislation was poised to be passed but was halted after nationwide protests
