Indonesia Bans Two Dutch Nationals Over Discriminatory Bali Running Event

Indonesian immigration authorities have issued a ban against two Dutch nationals involved in organizing the "Bali Silent Disco" running event, which sparked controversy for allegedly discriminating against local citizens. The Director General of Immigration, Hendarsam Marantoko, condemned the event as a "state within a state" and confirmed that the two individuals, identified by initials JAS and HQV, have already left Indonesia. They were reportedly traveling to Singapore via KLM.

Despite their departure, immigration officials have placed the Dutch nationals on a watchlist, preventing their re-entry into Indonesia. The event was organized by Entourage Bali, with JAS (35) holding a limited stay permit for work and HQV (37) holding an investor permit. Immigration is now summoning the sponsor, PT SIG, to provide information about the foreigners' activities and ensure their compliance with their visa permits.

Hendarsam emphasized that foreigners are not permitted to organize events in Indonesia; their roles are restricted to official crew or team members for international performers. He stressed that any foreign activities must adhere to Indonesian regulations, with no tolerance for violations. The immigration service aims to guarantee justice, public order, and comfort for citizens by enforcing legal compliance from foreign nationals.