Indonesian president postpones plans to outlaw extramarital sex
(The Guardian Indonesia)

Apparent climbdown follows wave of anger and criticism over draconian draft lawsIndonesia´s president, Joko Widodo, has ordered his government to postpone the ratification of a deeply controversial criminal code that would outlaw living together outside marriage, extramarital sex and insulting the president.The apparent climbdown came in a surprise address at the state palace on Friday afternoon, and follows an outpouring of anger and criticism about the draconian draft laws. Related: Outcry at Indonesia draft criminal code that could see unmarried couples jailed Continue reading...