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Dutch organisers of foreigner-only running club in Bali banned from Indonesia
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Two Dutch organisers of the Entourage Run club in Bali have been banned from re-entering Indonesia for violating immigration laws and holding events without permits. The organisers, identified as JAS 35 and HQV 37, both Limited Stay Permit ITAS holders, are believed to have left Indonesia on July 23. The club faced criticism for allegedly excluding Indonesian participants, with organisers attributing rejections to an automated approval error. Director-General of Immigration, Hendarsam Marantoko, stated that the club functioned as a "state within a state" and confirmed the re-entry ban. Indonesian authorities are investigating the club's sponsors and guarantors, including PT SIG, to ensure compliance with stay permits and immigration regulations.
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