‘Micro-discrimination’ against Indonesians? Bali run club controversy revives concerns

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A running club in Bali's Canggu district, Entourage, is at the center of controversy over allegations of excluding Indonesian locals. This has led Indonesian immigration authorities to blacklist two Dutch nationals associated with the club. The incident revives long-standing concerns about Indonesians being sidelined in certain areas of their own country, particularly on the resort island of Bali. The furore highlights challenges for law enforcement in regulating foreign-run activities that may violate immigration and business rules. The controversy erupted after Indonesian residents shared evidence of being denied entry into the club, which had organized silent disco runs.

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Indonesian immigration authorities blacklisted two Dutch nationals linked to Entourage running club.

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Some Indonesian residents in Bali claim they were excluded from joining the Entourage running club.

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The incident revives concerns about discrimination against Indonesians in Bali.

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Foreign-run activities in Bali are suspected of breaching immigration and business rules.

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A running club in Bali’s expatriate hub of Canggu has become the latest flashpoint in an enduring debate over whether Indonesians are being sidelined in parts of their own country.immigration-authorities" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="173273" data-entity-type="organization">Indonesian immigration authorities have blacklisted two Dutch nationals linked to Entourage running club after an online outcry over the alleged exclusion of locals from the popular group.The incident echoes long-standing concerns about discrimination against Indonesians on the resort island.The furore has also underlined the challenge facing law enforcement as officials try to rein in foreign-run activities suspected of breaching immigration and business rules, despite recent efforts to stop the practice early.Some Indonesian residents in Bali say they have been excluded from joining the Canggu-based Entourage running club. Photo: HandoutThe controversy flared after several Indonesian residents in Bali shared screenshots showing their attempts to join the Canggu-based club, which had organised early-morning silent disco runs in May and June.

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