Is pork not allowed in Indonesia?

Pork is forbidden in Islam and eating it remains taboo among most Indonesian Muslims. But the meat is commonly consumed by millions of non-Muslims, including the country's ethnic Chinese population as well those living on the Hindu-majority island of Bali.



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Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country, forbids eating pork and those found guilty can also be tried under blasphemy laws. According to reports, Lina was travelling in Bali when she made the controversial TikTok video.

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On the predominantly Hindu island of Bali, the meat is usually pork, chicken or duck. Pork features less on the menu outside of Bali because it's forbidden in Islam, the dominant religion throughout the rest of Indonesia.

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Do Balinese eat pork? Yes! Pork is important in Balinese food culture and is used in famous dishes like Babi Guling and various satays. In addition to pork, the Balinese people typically consume fish, chicken, or duck.

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Food with pork meat is no doubt a booster for the hungry. Nasi campur, Babi Guling, Babi panggang karo, or Bakmie, are the familiar menu for the food hunter and lover. For those who are in Jakarta area, these 5 place is a must for food lover!

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Food with pork meat is no doubt a booster for the hungry. Nasi campur, Babi Guling, Babi panggang karo, or Bakmie, are the familiar menu for the food hunter and lover. For those who are in Jakarta area, these 5 place is a must for food lover!

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Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority country in the world and consuming pork is considered “haram,” or forbidden in Islam. The charge of inciting hatred against a religious group is a part of blasphemy laws that critics in Indonesia say have been used to curtail freedom of expression.

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