Make Proud! 2 British And Swiss Citizens In Bali Can Sing The Song Indonesia Raya Fluently, A Requirement For Indonesian Citizens To Enter

Citizenship trial process in Sahadewa Room Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Bali (Photo: BETWEEN)

JAKARTA - As many as 2 foreign citizens (WNA) named Troy Sinclair and Marlon Gerber in Bali applied to become Indonesian citizens (WNI).

In the petition hearing, the two foreigners were asked by the verification team regarding the knowledge of citizenship, taxes and criminal acts.

"The two foreigners can answer questions about citizenship insight quite well," said the Head of the Bali Human Rights Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regional Office, Jamaruli Manihuruk in a press release as reported by Antara, Wednesday, March 3.

Apart from the questions, the two of them were also asked to sing the national anthem, Indonesia Raya. "Both of them can also sing (the song Indonesia Raya)," he explained.

For the first foreigner, Troy Sinclair, previously had two nationalities, namely British and Australian. Then, first came to Indonesia around 2003-2004. Until now, Troy Sinclair lives in Klumpu Village, Nusa Penida District, Klungkung.

In addition, this foreigner also has a business engaged in tourism in Nusa Lembongan, Klungkung Regency, Bali.

The second foreigner was named Marlon Gerber, previously a foreign national of Switzerland. Kakanwil said that Marlon Gerber had studied in Bali until Junior High School (SMP). In addition, he also has a mother who comes from Indonesia.

"The two foreigners are obedient in reporting taxes and have never committed criminal acts," explained Jamaruli.

Furthermore, from the Citizenship Request Session, the verification team carried out further verification and waited for the completion of the documents from the two foreigners.