Antara News·Indonesia·Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 08:39 AM UTC

Indonesia's Dy Minister condemns same-sex couple act at Women's March

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Asep F, Fauzul Azhim Bin Fakhrurazi

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Romo Muhammad Syafi’i strongly condemned an act involving a same-sex couple during a series of events held as part of Women’s March Jakarta on Saturday (November 7).

Syafi’i said the act, which was displayed in a public space, contradicted religious values, social norms, and the principles upheld by the Indonesian nation, particularly the belief in one God.

“Indonesia is a religious nation. We have Pancasila, with belief in the One and Only God as its first principle. Therefore, public spaces must not become places for normalizing behavior that contradicts the religious values and social norms upheld by Indonesian society,” he said in Jakarta on Tuesday.

He described the act as “immoral” and said it should serve as a reminder of the urgent need to strengthen moral values and religious education among younger generations. He added that freedom of expression must be exercised in accordance with applicable norms, ethics, and laws.

Syafi’i said President Prabowo Subianto had provided policy direction through Presidential Regulation Number 111 of 2025 on the General Policy of State Defense for 2025-2029.

Under the policy, the spread of LGBT behavior is included in discussions of non-military threats to national defense.

“The Ministry of Religious Affairs is obliged to take concrete steps through education, religious guidance, and strengthening family resilience,” he said.

He stressed that the government’s concern was directed at the spread of behavior considered contrary to religious values and Pancasila, and should not be interpreted as justification for violence or persecution against individuals.

As a follow-up, Syafi’i said the Ministry of Religious Affairs was finalizing the inclusion of educational materials on preventing the spread of LGBT culture in religious education curricula.

The materials are being prepared for all educational institutions under the ministry, covering Islamic, Christian, Catholic, Hindu, Buddhist, and Confucian education.

In addition to formal education, the ministry will strengthen the roles of religious instructors, interfaith leaders, educational institutions, and families in providing guidance and education to the public.

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