The U.S. pornographic magazine Playboy reportedly plans to make first publishing in Indonesia in March despite strong opposition from clerics and lawmakers.

Local on-line media Detikcom reported Friday that the magazine's local promoters earlier this week have arranged an audition for local models who will be required to wear bikini and sexy night dress.

The reports on Playboy's Indonesian edition have sparked protests among conservative clerics and legislators in Indonesia.

"It (the magazine) will trigger a 'disaster'. The publishing should be banned," said Muslim cleric Hasyim Muzadi, who leads the country's largest Muslim group Nahdlatul Ulama.

Legislator Antarini Malik has said that the House of Representatives (DPR) is currently drafting a law against pornography.

Fellow legislator Tristanti Mitayani said if Playboy is to be produced here, the sales must be put under strict control.

The magazine's promoter Avianto Nugroho earlier has claimed he had got a publishing license in November 2005.

"We have our own editorial policy. The contents will be adjusted to what's acceptable in Indonesia," he said.

He said the locally-made Playboy will be sold at 50,000 rupiah (5.3 U.S. dollars) per edition. The local playmate for the first edition is being kept for a surprise, he added.

Source: Xinhua