Colonialism vs. Immigration

 

With all the outrage surrounding the “New Moscow” prank on Google maps (click here if you don’t know what I’m talking about) I thought this is a good opportunity to discuss a very controversial topic on the island.

Bule are often given the “neo-colonizer” tag for coming over here, buying property, starting businesses and pricing out the locals. But why is it when Indonesians – or other citizens form developing countries – move to a new country, it is called “immigration?”

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