Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
Summary
Two Dutch men have been banned from returning to Indonesia after organizing a running event in Bali without permission. The event also faced criticism for reportedly excluding Indonesian locals while accepting foreigners.Key Facts
- Indonesian immigration banned two Dutch nationals for holding an illegal run event in Bali.
- The event was organized without the required permits.
- The run club, Entourage Bali, was accused of rejecting Indonesian applicants but accepting foreigners.
- The two Dutch men left Bali for Singapore before the ban was announced.
- Bali's governor promised strict action to prevent such incidents in the future.
- Entourage Bali said their run clubs are open to everyone, including Indonesians, and cited technical issues for some rejections.
- Indonesians made up about 25% of participants in the club's events.
- Indonesian authorities criticized the club as acting like a “state within a state” because of its exclusive nature.
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