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Public Conduct — Indonesia
What travelers need to know about public conduct in Indonesia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Sharia law is enforced in Aceh province and may exist via local legislation elsewhere; dress modestly in public. The 2026 revised criminal code also penalizes defamation and blasphemy.
Sharia penalties in Aceh; criminal penalties for blasphemy/defamation under the revised code
§ US State Dept — IndonesiaVerified Jul 13, 2026
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