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Hendarsam Marantoko
Coverage of Hendarsam Marantoko in the Nexus archive.
Entourage Baliorganization1Indonesiaplace1JASperson1HQVperson1Silent Disco Running Eventtopic1Rise Run Baliorganization1Far Ubud Run Cluborganization1Indonesian tourism ministryorganization1Jakarta Globeorganization1visa-free entrytopic1low-quality touriststopic1state revenuetopic1national dignitytopic1
- Why Bali is in an uproar over a run club
Indonesia barred two Dutch nationals from reentering the country over their involvement in Entourage Bali's silent disco running event, following allegations of discrimination against local applicants. Entourage Bali apologized, citing errors in an automated approval process, and paused activities while immigration authorities investigated potential violations of residence permit rules.
- Indonesia’s immigration chief urges rethink on wider visa-free access
Indonesia’s immigration chief warns that expanding visa-free entry risks attracting 'low-quality tourists' and reducing state revenue. He urged the government to reconsider the tourism ministry’s proposal, emphasizing the need to protect national dignity.