Sumedang Government on Alert Over Spread of 'Deviant' LGBT Sexual Behaviour

The issue of what is being termed ‘deviant’ sexual behaviour or LGBT has drawn the attention of the Sumedang Regency Government and the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). Both institutions have met to discuss the importance of establishing a regional regulation to address the matter. During the meeting, Deputy Regent M. Fajar Aldila stated that the Sumedang Regency Government is committed to preserving the religious, moral, and cultural values that form the identity of the Sumedang community. ‘We want to ensure that the younger generation of Sumedang grows up in a healthy, safe environment based on religious values and good morals. Prevention efforts must be carried out comprehensively by involving families, schools, the community, religious organisations, and all stakeholders,’ he said. The Sumedang Regency Government will strengthen educational efforts and family guidance with related regional agencies, including the Office of Population Control, Family Planning, Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (DPPKBP3A), as part of preventive measures. The administration is continuing to implement thorough mitigation steps through strengthening character education, family development, protection of women and children, and collaboration with community and religious organisations. ‘Sumedang is known as a religious region that upholds the values of togetherness and brotherhood. Therefore, all efforts made are aimed at protecting the community and the next generation so that they grow into individuals of character, noble morals, and are able to bring pride to Sumedang,’ Fajar said. One step already taken is the enforcement of a rule banning and deactivating social media accounts for children under the age of 16. ‘This policy targets platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Roblox to protect the younger generation from negative content, pornography, cyberbullying, and online predators,’ he stated. Responding to the proposal for a regional regulation on the prevention of deviant sexual behaviour, Fajar stressed that any regional legal product must be drafted with reference to the provisions of applicable laws and regulations and through a comprehensive legal review. ‘The drafting of a regional regulation must be in accordance with regional authority and must not conflict with statutory regulations. Therefore, all proposals will be reviewed first with the legal department and related parties,’ he asserted.