Once again the use of foreign languages in Indonesia is likely to generate considerable controversy both here and abroad as the new Bill on Language (RUU Kebahasaan / Bill) seeks to regulate how and where of Indonesian language use. This is conceivably a threat for both Indonesians and foreigners living, working, and investing in Indonesia.

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