LGBTI Indonesians scared of government’s new app, report it to Google

 | 
12/21/2018

A new government ‘heresy’ app in Indonesia has troubled the LGBTI community. Smart Pakem, developed by the Jakarta prosecutor’s office, allows everyday Indonesians to report complaints of ‘deviant beliefs’. It features a list of supposedly heretical organizations including their addresses and the names of their leaders.What’s more, the prosecutor may pursue charges under Indonesia’s archaic blasphemy laws. More than 1,000 people have now downloaded Smart Pakem. Google lists it under the ‘education’ section of its app store. Queer Indonesians told Gay Star News they were worried this app could be the lethal tool in rising religious intolerance and oppression of the LGBTI community. They also called on Google to remove the app. Indonesia’s Blasphemy Law punishes deviations from the tenets of Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Importantly, courts punish those found guilty with up to five years in prison.

Regions: ,

Share this:

Latest Global News

Added on: 11/24/2024
11/23/2024
For the first time, scientists have identified genetic variations associated with human bisexual behavior — and found these markers are linked to risk-taking and …
Added on: 11/24/2024
11/23/2024
Cello music filled a sanctuary here on Wednesday night as the audience clutched blue or pink carnations in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. …
Added on: 11/24/2024
11/23/2024
Disturbing social media videos have revealed four young men being beaten and degraded by a mob in the Nigerian city of Benin, highlighting the …

Explore LGBTQ+ Issues

Other News from ,

Added on: 11/23/2024
Members of the LGBTQ community in the Philippines can adopt children as individuals, but legal adoption does not extend to same-sex couples due to …
Added on: 11/22/2024
The Vatican has blocked discussions over women’s rights at the UN climate summit following a row over gay and transgender issues, sources have told …
Added on: 11/19/2024
On September 24, Thailand celebrated the landmark passage of a marriage equality bill. The legislation, which goes into effect in January 2025, will solidify …