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Indonesia anti‑LGBT drive expands to schools and law

Entities: Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) · Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs · Majelis Ulama Indonesia · Ahmad Zayadi · Ministry of Religious Affairs (Indonesia)

Overview

Since mid‑June 2026 the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI) has labelled LGBT gatherings as terrorism, prompting President Prabowo Subianto to issue Presidential Regulation No 111/2025 and a defence‑policy regulation on 18 July that lists the promotion of LGBTQ culture among non‑military national‑security threats. The measures empower ministries, state agencies and regional bodies to act against the perceived threat. On 23 July the Ministry of Religious Affairs announced that anti‑LGBTQ+ teaching materials will be embedded in religious schools and universities, coupling religious‑based sex education with counselor training to identify sexual‑gender diversity. The rollout also expands police powers: facial‑recognition, social‑media monitoring and an anonymous reporting platform, while restrictions on VPNs and encryption limit privacy tools. Criminal‑penalty regulations enacted in July impose up to five years’ imprisonment and fines for same‑sex relations. A briefing on 29 July revealed that the ministry is drafting a curriculum to be inserted across subjects from fourth grade through secondary education for the 2026/27 academic year. Deputy Minister Romo Muhammad Syafi'i described the content as “prevention” of LGBTQ influence, with teacher training and moral‑character guidance materials. Further details released later in July confirm the ministry’s continued drafting of the prevention curriculum, which will integrate moral and character education, references to perceived international LGBTQ influences, and guidance for teachers to deliver the material responsibly. The program is slated for rollout in the 2026/27 school year. On 2 August the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) proposed replacing the term LGBT with “Lesbi, Gay, Sodomi, dan Pencabulan” (LGSP) and is preparing an academic paper and a draft Anti‑LGSP bill. The proposal cites Regulation No 111/2025 and seeks swift parliamentary action, echoing earlier MUI fatwas that led to dedicated legislation.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia's MUI pushes for LGSP terminology and anti‑LGSP law

    Indonesia's MUI seeks to rename LGBT as LGSP and draft an anti‑LGSP law, with the Ministry of Religious Affairs backing the move and analysts urging the DPR to act quickly.

  2. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Indonesia's Ministry of Religion to Add LGBTQ Prevention Material to Schools by 2026

    Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs will introduce LGBTQ‑prevention lessons in schools from 2026, targeting grades 4‑12 with a curriculum focused on moral education and perceived risks, announced by Dep‑M

  3. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Indonesia expands anti‑LGBT policies in schools and law enforcement

    Indonesia is adding anti‑LGBTQ+ curricula to religious schools and universities and has introduced laws criminalising same‑sex relations with up to five‑year jail terms, backed by expanded digital surveillance.

  4. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Indonesia Calls LGBTQ+ Culture a National Security Threat, Prompting Harassment

    Indonesia’s president classified LGBTQ+ culture as a national security threat, leading ministries to act against the community and sparking reports of heightened discrimination, university bans and calls for st

  5. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia's MUI drafts anti‑LGBT legislation

    Indonesia's MUI is drafting an academic basis for anti‑LGBT legislation, to be discussed at a July 2026 congress, citing public demand and existing religious fatwas.

  6. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia Reinforces Anti‑LGBTQ Measures Amid New Government Regulation

    Indonesia’s LDII denounces LGBTQ normalization while the government’s new regulation labels LGBTQ culture a non‑military threat, drawing human‑rights criticism.

  7. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Batu and Pekanbaru Tighten LGBT Oversight Under New Presidential Regulation

    Batu and Pekanbaru cities in Indonesia are tightening oversight of LGBT activities under a new presidential regulation, focusing on public campaigns and enforcement while claiming to protect tourism and public

  8. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Indonesia moves to draft ban on LGBT following presidential decree

    Indonesian leaders, from the president to regional officials, are urging a new law to ban LGBT, citing a presidential decree that calls LGBT a non‑military threat.

  9. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Muhammad Syafii calls for integrity zones and anti‑LGBTQ programs

    Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Muhammad Syafii urged the creation of Integrity Zones rooted in worship spirit and called for systematic anti‑LGBTQ programs including marriage guidance, KUA‑led

  10. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Indonesia's DPR pledges religious freedom, eyes LGBT bill

    Indonesia's DPR chair Marwan Dasopang vowed to guard religious freedom, reject its misuse, and said an LGBT law could be proposed pending academic review, after talks with Dutch officials.

  11. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Indonesia's 2025 Defence Policy Designates LGBTQ as Non‑Military Threat

    Indonesia’s 2025 defence regulation classifies LGBTQ spread as a non‑military threat; officials and groups back the move as protecting national resilience.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Indonesia’s Islamic council calls for LGBT movement to be treated as terrorism

    Indonesia’s MUI chief Anwar Iskandar urged the government to criminalise LGBT activities, urging Indonesia to follow Russia’s move of labeling the movement as terrorism.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia's MUI pushes draft criminal law against LGBT to parliament

    Indonesia's MUI has prepared an academic paper and draft criminal law on LGBT, seeking DPR approval through the Prolegnas process; DPR officials say the proposal will be reviewed by legislative committees.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia's MUI drafts criminal law bill targeting LGBT

    Indonesia's MUI is drafting a criminal law bill to punish LGBT actions and promotion, citing religious fatwas and urging parliament to adopt the proposal.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MUI demands criminal penalties for gay party participants, rejects rehabilitation

    MUI rejects rehabilitating gay party participants, calling for strict criminal penalties to ensure deterrence.

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