![Indonesia parliament ratifies criminal code that bans sex outside marriage Indonesia parliament ratifies criminal code that bans sex outside marriage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670309657_INDONESIA.jpg)
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
![Indonesia set to pass new criminal code that will ban sex outside marriage Indonesia set to pass new criminal code that will ban sex outside marriage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670225401_indonesia.jpg)
Indonesia set to pass new criminal code that will ban sex outside marriage
Among the most controversial revisions to the code are articles that would penalise sex outside of marriage with up to one year in jail, outlaw cohabitation between unmarried couples.
Mon Dec 05 2022
![India's morality police target unmarried couples in hotel rooms India's morality police target unmarried couples in hotel rooms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/41439447541_COUPLEHOLDHANDS.jpg)
India's morality police target unmarried couples in hotel rooms
Many view the police raids as just another example of what has been called "moral policing," whereby conservative groups impose strict moral codes on the population.
Thu Aug 13 2015
![Okay, sure. The issue of cinema couple seats is of grave national interest! Okay, sure. The issue of cinema couple seats is of grave national interest!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81437585316_coupleseat.jpg)
Okay, sure. The issue of cinema couple seats is of grave national interest!
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee feels it totally and justifiably important that we discuss the issue of couple seats in cinemas because curbing immoral acts by unmarried couples is of utmost priority.
Thu Jul 23 2015
![Couple seats: Install night vision camera to catch unwed couples - Netizens Couple seats: Install night vision camera to catch unwed couples - Netizens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41437544605_coupleseat.jpg)
Couple seats: Install night vision camera to catch unwed couples - Netizens
Couple seats are being hotly debated by netizens since LFS Cinemas displayed a notice barring unmarried couples from occupying them.
Wed Jul 22 2015
![Couple Seats: 'Do you want to watch movies or make-out?' - Perak Mufti Couple Seats: 'Do you want to watch movies or make-out?' - Perak Mufti](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41437464783_harussanimufti.jpg)
Couple Seats: 'Do you want to watch movies or make-out?' - Perak Mufti
Perak Mufti Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria wants the operations of movie theaters to be reviewed as it encourages immoral acts and destroys the faith of Muslims.
Tue Jul 21 2015
![Sorry folks, couple seats not for unwed couples - LFS Cinema operator Sorry folks, couple seats not for unwed couples - LFS Cinema operator](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437449834_coupleseat.jpg)
Sorry folks, couple seats not for unwed couples - LFS Cinema operator
Lotus Five Star Cinemas has put on display a notice barring unmarried couples from occupying the couple seats in its premises.
Tue Jul 21 2015
![Even in young, unmarried couples, women still do the chores Even in young, unmarried couples, women still do the chores](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/61359098034_295x200.jpg)
Even in young, unmarried couples, women still do the chores
Couples who buck tradition and live together without getting married still take on traditional gender roles when it comes to cooking and cleaning, according to new findings from Cornell University.
Fri Jan 25 2013
13 unmarried couples caught for close-proximity
JAIP caught 13 unmarried couples for close-proximity.
Tue Jan 01 2013