JAKARTA. The government must consider the benefits of embracing the Indonesian diaspora, but at the same time must also remain careful in handling dual citizenship issues following recent debate over the Citizenship Law, experts have said. Indonesian Diaspora Network advocacy team Mey Hasibuan urged the government to look to neighboring ASEAN countries, such and the Philippines and Vietnam, that have acknowledged the economic potential from their diaspora network. There needs to be openness in thinking about the essence of citizenship and nationalism, she said. Allowing dual citizenship could help increase contributions and investment from Indonesians spread across the globe.
Govt urged to reconsider citizenship law
JAKARTA. The government must consider the benefits of embracing the Indonesian diaspora, but at the same time must also remain careful in handling dual citizenship issues following recent debate over the Citizenship Law, experts have said. Indonesian Diaspora Network advocacy team Mey Hasibuan urged the government to look to neighboring ASEAN countries, such and the Philippines and Vietnam, that have acknowledged the economic potential from their diaspora network. There needs to be openness in thinking about the essence of citizenship and nationalism, she said. Allowing dual citizenship could help increase contributions and investment from Indonesians spread across the globe.