inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra emphasized that promotional content for alcoholic beverages linked to Quran memorization challenges could be prosecuted.

Yusril stated that blasphemy is currently regulated under Articles 300 and 301 of the National Criminal Code (KUHP).

"I hope the police will carefully examine the intent of Articles 300 and 301 of the new KUHP to find a solution to resolve this legal issue so that it can be enforced fairly," Yusril said when confirmed in Jakarta on Thursday (8/13/2026).

Yusril stated that the viral promotional content for alcoholic beverages cannot be directly considered blasphemy or incitement to defame a particular religion.

However, Yusril stated that such actions are inappropriate, offensive, and anger Muslims.

Therefore, following the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI)'s reporting of this controversy, Yusril hopes the police will interpret the various norms contained in the new KUHP accurately and fairly, as Articles 300 and 301 of the regulation do not fully cover the provisions on blasphemy.

This way, he hopes a solution can be found to address this issue, so that those who created the content inadvertently can properly convey their apology, and the public who reported it can be accommodated for their dissatisfaction.

"Hopefully, this matter can be resolved amicably, both ethically and legally," he said.

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