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Bali running club controversy sparks discrimination concerns

Two Dutch nationals associated with the Entourage running club in Bali have been blacklisted by Indonesian immigration authorities following an online outcry. The controversy stems from allegations that the club excluded Indonesian residents from participating in their events, sparking renewed concerns about discrimination on the island. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges authorities face in regulating foreign-run activities that may violate immigration and business regulations. AI

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Bali running club controversy sparks discrimination concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Resty Woro Yuniar ·

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

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