Bahasa soon required for getting a working permit !

[Bert Vierstra]

Saya bisa bahasa bebek Indonesia, tapi sekarang saya harus belajar bahasa Indonesia baik dan benar.

They are planning to make Indonesian a requirement to obtain a Kitas.

Oh Boy...

[matsaleh]

They are planning to make Indonesian a requirement to obtain a Kitas.

Oh Boy...

Might be a problem for Roy! :shock:

[Roy]

I’ve been following this new law very closely for over a year when it was first introduced…as you might imagine! Yup, the new law goes into effect in 2006, but I’m not sure of the exact date.

For working permits, (Kitas visas) the law states that every applicant, and renewal applicant will have to pass a Bahasa Indonesia proficiency test. However, business visa holders will not be subject to this new regulation (as explained to me).

Anyone hanging in these parts for any length of time knows that “many laws are passed, but few are enacted.” But for sure, I’m sticking to my business visa, and next year, likely the retirement visa...hu ha, 55 in November! Wisely, even the Indonesian government knows that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!

Not to worry Mats...I've been dodging bullets for years!

[Tommy]

great news for me i guess... :shock: i'll finally get somhere to show off my language-skills. :P i'll maby get my kitas before 2006 so.. oh well :oops:

[Roy]

i'll finally get somhere to show off my language-skills. i'll maby get my kitas before 2006 so.

That's "a good thing" Tommy, because your English ain't so great! :D

Just kidding! Well, maybe not too kidding! :shock:

[Tracey]

I better get practising!!!!! :cry:

[niki23]

I have been trying to learn but my husband is a hopeless teacher can anyone suggest somewhere i can go learn that isnt expensive

[Tommy]

hehe roy.. :twisted: i don't consider myself to be really good at anything except creating music, photography and some computer-related stuff. when it comes to language i seem to learn and pick up accents quite easy, but i'm far from fluent in .. well.. any language. one really strange thing i am told about my "english" is that i've picked up an american accent... and i've never even spent time in the states! :shock: guess watching too much CNN in my teens actually did affect me in some way. :oops:

[Tommy]

niki23.. try BLTCC (Bali Language Training and Culture Centre) in Denpasar. Jl.Tukad Pakerisan 100 if they're still goin'. Say Hi from me.. :)

[matahari]

Tommy, do you know anything about the prices they have for their courses??

Ps. you are from sweden right? think I met you back in 2000... skating down at legian beach. rememba?

:)