Hello everyone
My wife (a local) originally from Java has a Malang ID card. She is now living in Bali after 5+ years in Hong Kong (where we met). She applied for a Bali ID card and went through the application process. Now, some of this has been lost in translation, but the gist of it goes something like this:
In order to get the application approved, we had to show the Badung Banjar evidence of residence and ownership of property in Kerobokan. He then he asked for a IDR 5 million donation for the approval. Where I come from a donation is something that the donor decides upon.... After discussing with a local friend, she told us in Canggu they pay something like 800k for this "donation"
So she said something like - that's too much, I'll cancel the transfer of the ID. To which he said - oh, it's OK - 1m or 2m is OK. WTF. Anyway, now the Banjar is asking for the donation of 1m up front. My wife said (to me) she will contact the government after she has the card but they are probably just as corrupt. Would appreciate any comments.
Thanks
Disclaimer: I am new here.....
