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New Indonesian law forbids unmarried people from sharing table, service to homosexuals

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Indonesian regency Bireuen's mayor Saifannur has signed a law, that prohibits unmarried couple from sharing the same table if not accompanied by family members. Under the new law, restaurants cannot serve homosexuals and serving women from 9pm. Bireuen is a regency in Achen, which is the only province in Indonesia under Sharia law. The new rules which limit freedom of women and businesses are being criticised.