MamangDudul
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There are so many things these days that I really don't understand, whether it concerns locals or expats or whoever. Actually what kind of lifes do our leaders imagine for us?It is wrong on many levels. The government of Indonesia issues residence permits (ITAS/ITAP)to retirees, based on certain criteria, and retirement stay permits are defined by Law on Immigration.
And now, by Surat Edaran (Circular Letter), a legal document of lower rank than law or government regulation, rights from the Law are derogated and simply abolished. Present permit holders even have no right even to finish the term stated in their documents, approved by the Government. This can jeopardize the government's credibility.
And on top of it, all these retirees that stayed in Bali helped the local economy survive during the pandemic. A nice reward they got.
What is the intention behind all of this? I don't think a lot of people will put 2M on hold, maybe some don't even have 2M to put on hold. I mean some are, but not every expat is some kind of $/€/£ ,or whatever foreign currency, millionaire but some obviously have had enough pension to spend their retirement and their money here.
Why would you chase money out of the country? I don't even talk about the humanity factor anymore cause that's spilled milk anyway when it comes to these kind of things.
I just don't get it, but I was never good in economy..so what do I know?
So what's the motivation?
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