Is Malaysia's premarital HIV testing doing the right thing?
Premarital HIV screening for Muslim couples is justified on religious grounds. But at what cost?
Fri Dec 01 2023
Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?
Indonesia's new criminal code ushers in a raft of new laws, including banning sex outside of marriage and insulting the president.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Bali governor says new Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists
The new laws, which come into affect in three years, could only be prosecuted if there was complaint by a parent, spouse or child.
Mon Dec 12 2022
EXPLAINER - Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?
Among the most contentious articles are those that criminalise sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Indonesia parliament ratifies criminal code that bans sex outside marriage
The new code, which will apply to Indonesians and foreigners alike, will also prohibit cohabitation between unmarried couples.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Virus dents big, fat Turkish weddings
Since premarital cohabitation is frowned upon in the mostly Muslim but secular country, lavish weddings are a huge deal for many.
Tue Sep 15 2020
Indonesia conservatives protest against Valentine's Day
Islamic conservatives in Indonesia voiced opposition to Thursday's Valentine's Day celebrations, saying they promote teen "sex parties" and premarital sex.
Thu Feb 14 2013