MUI Urges Authorities to Take Decisive Action Against Gay Party in Karawang

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of Karawang Regency, West Java, has requested that competent authorities investigate an alleged gay party held at a nightlife establishment suspected of operating without official permits in the Karawang urban area. Over the past 24 hours, Karawang has been shaken by video recordings of a party involving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) groups.

“It has recently been discovered that the LGBT party took place in a nightlife venue that has just opened and has not yet completed its official licensing,” said Asep Saepudin, Head of the Education and Pesantren Division of MUI Karawang, in Karawang on Monday (8/6/2026).

Consequently, MUI Karawang is urging the authorities to investigate and take firm action against the LGBT party. The operation of a nightlife venue without complete permits also constitutes a legal violation and has the potential to cause public unrest.

“Law enforcement and the Karawang Regency Government must take decisive action in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as close nightlife venues that do not possess the necessary permits,” he stated.

Asep added that MUI Karawang is committed to maintaining order, morality, and communal harmony. “We invite the community to work together to counteract activities that damage the established values in our region,” he concluded.