LPDP Alumni ‘Enough I’m Indonesian, Not My Kids’ – Wamendikbudristek Responds

Jakarta – The concept of national obligation sparked debate in Indonesia this week following a viral social media post and subsequent comments from a high-ranking government official. The controversy centers on the expectation that recipients of Indonesian government scholarships, particularly those studying abroad, have a moral duty to contribute to the nation’s development upon their … Read more

LPDP Alumna Apologizes for Controversial Citizenship Post

London, United Kingdom – A recent social media post by Dwi Sasetyaningtyas, an Indonesian alumna of the prestigious LPDP (Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan) scholarship program, has sparked a national conversation regarding citizenship and national identity. Sasetyaningtyas publicly apologized after a video she shared celebrating her children receiving British passports ignited widespread criticism, with many questioning … Read more