Dual citizenship, how likely is it?

[Shadrach]

I just watched a few videos about how in India, Foreign People with Work Permits had Home Stays,Shops, and some were single, and some had Indian Spouses, were able to work, and run their own businesses. This is what this country needs to allow to happen. Then it wouldn't take away jobs from locals, but would Give Jobs To Locals!
As long as foreigner's have to only work for an outside company, or give up their Home country Passport then this country will never move forward!
If they are allowed to run, and work, and pay taxes for their own business, then there is hope!

 

[Balifrog]

Seems a few timid steps are considered....

https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-proposes-limited-dual-citizenship-to-attract-global-talent

 

[jstar]

Now that law of 2006 on Citizenship could be changed. But the 1945 Constitution (UUD 1945? Even if theoretically possible that will meet a lot of resistance….

• Proposal: Must be submitted in writing by at least 1/3 (33%) of the total MPR members with clearly stated sections and reasons.
• Quorum: The MPR session to discuss changes must be attended by at least 2/3 (66%) of total members.
• Approval: Decisions to amend require a majority vote of more than 50% plus one of all structural MPR members, not just those present.

 

[pantaiema]

Seems a few timid steps are considered....

https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-proposes-limited-dual-citizenship-to-attract-global-talent

Now that law of 2006 on Citizenship could be changed. But the 1945 Constitution (UUD 1945? Even if theoretically possible that will meet a lot of resistance….

Besides the Constitution which can be amended, the more fundamental part of Indonesia's identity is the Youth Pledge (Sumpah Pemuda).

Before Indonesia became a nation, the archipelago was made up of many kingdoms and sultanates. The Youth Pledge in 1928 was a turning point because young people from across the archipelago declared that they shared one motherland, one nation, and one language: Indonesia. It became one of the key milestones that united the independence movement. Some people especially people with blind nationalism even argue that if you want to allow the dual citizenship, you will need to dissolve Indonesia first and and make a new pledge,

The Constitution has already been amended several times and could, in theory, be amended again. For some people, the Youth Pledge, on the other hand, is a historical declaration which is the foundation of 'Nusantara' (Indonesian Archipelago) which is now known as the Republic of Indonesia. Its significance as a symbol of Indonesian unity isn't something that changes.

We've also seen cases where a policy is talked up one way but ends up looking quite different once it's officially launched. A recent example is the Global Citizenship Indonesia (GCI) program. It was initially presented as something comparable to India's OCI scheme, so many people expected similar benefits. However, when it was finally launched earlier this year, it turned out to be a very different program. It is even less attractive, more expensive than than the previous visa offer, let alone to be comparable to India's OCI.

 

[jstar]

There are many (better) ways to attract foreign expertise and skills besides offering dual citizenship. And to get the brain drain -from all these WNI who left- back in Indonesia is a very different matter than getting top of the crop scientists and athletes etc. to work and stay in this country.

 

[Wisnu]

I have an interest in dual citizenship, but I'm realistic enough not to expect much, not from the current regime or the next. I once discussed this issue with a friend of mine who once led Commission 3 of the DPR, and he just smiled sarcastically