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The quality of democracy has ‘deteriorated markedly’ over the course of Widodo’s presidency, capped by new laws stifling dissent and freedom of expression.
With this month’s passage of a revised criminal code, the country has taken another step back to the Suharto era.
Roundup: Indonesia reassures tourists, investors on concerns over new penal code-
The move came amid a rash of bad international press about the legal changes, particularly a provision banning sex before marriage.
A week after the Indonesian parliament passed the controversial new criminal code which criminalises sex outside of marriage, and cohabitation of unmarried couples among other things; authorities have rushed to allay the fears of tourists and foreigners visiting the country.