A revision to the Indonesian criminal code would make it illegal for couples living together to have sex. Source: Supplied
UNMARRIED people caught having sex in Indonesia will face up to five years in jail under proposed new laws.
Indonesian Justice and Human Rights Ministry director general for legislation Wahiduddin Adams reportedly confirmed penalties for pre-marital sex were being considered as part of a revision of the criminal code.
The revision to the criminal code would also make it illegal for couples living together to have sex, with a potential sentence of up to one year in jail.
But single people would be dealt with more harshly.
"It (would be) liable for up to five years in jail," Mr Wahiduddin said, according to the news website Tempo Interaktif.
The proposed changes reflected the prevailing norms in Indonesian society, he said.
"Our society is not like in the old penal code."
The proposal apparently has the support of other members of the Indonesian parliament.
"I think, it would be good if this is regulated," People's Conscience Party MP Syarifuddin Sudding said.
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