Gerindra Party: Indonesia Does Not Recognize LGBTQ Ideology

Indonesia does not recognize or acknowledge LGBTQ ideology, according to Bahtra Banong, a spokesperson for the Gerindra Party. The party supports Presidential Regulation No. 111 of 2025, which classifies the spread of LGBTQ as a non-military threat to the nation.

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I think it's good. And indeed, in our country, we do not recognize such things. The President has stated it clearly, and we must support it.

Banong stated that the regulation aligns with Indonesia's stance, emphasizing, "I think it's good. And indeed, in our country, we do not recognize such things. The President has stated it clearly, and we must support it." He added, "So we support the central government."

However, Banong also indicated a need for in-depth study regarding the criminalization of LGBTQ practices, a proposal previously put forth by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI). MUI is reportedly preparing academic papers and a draft bill on the matter. "But what is certain is that it is not yet permitted in our country, so I think there must be further criminalization, perhaps there will be a more in-depth study later," Banong said.

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So we support the central government.

The Presidential Regulation No. 111 of 2025 on National Defense Policy 2025-2029 lists various non-military threats, including the spread of LGBTQ culture, alongside issues like illegal online gambling, illegal lending, drug trafficking, and separatism. Meanwhile, Commission VIII of the House of Representatives, which oversees social and religious affairs, has expressed openness to the MUI's proposed LGBTQ criminalization bill, provided an adequate academic justification is presented.

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But what is certain is that it is not yet permitted in our country, so I think there must be further criminalization, perhaps there will be a more in-depth study later.