Indonesia's controversial sex laws will not affect foreign tourists visiting Bali, officials have confirmed. 9News
"Based on the provisions of the new Indonesian criminal code,
Bali, like most major tourism hotspots around the world, suffered vast economic turmoil during the COVID-19 pandemic.Indonesia's controversial sex laws will not affect foreign tourists visiting Bali, officials have confirmed. Indonesian legislators last week added controversial new laws to its colonial-era criminal code, which sparked global concerns about rights and privacy in the South East Asian country.
"Bali is as usual - comfortable and safe to visit," he said. "We look forward to welcoming visitors with our Balinese hospitality and advise all parties not to deliver misleading statements regarding the Indonesian criminal code that might disrupt Bali tourism," he added.
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