Rahmat Wibowo posted that he has been repeatedly harassed online and professionally by expats from Japan, Singapore, and Germany, alleging condescension, public shaming, and sabotage, while naming specific individuals to maximise reputational damage.

2w - Edited ‘@ when Your Harasser Comes from Japan, ‘Singapore, and Germany... and You're Just Trying to Work in Indonesia [never thought I'd be writing this. As an Indonesian professional based in Jakarta, I've always believed that having expats in our ecosystem is a good thing new ideas, global perspectives, and cross- cultural collaboration. But lately, I've experienced something very different. Over the past few months, | have been repeatedly harassed both online and in professional settings by individuals who are expats from Japan, Singapore, and Germany. These are not isolated incidents from one person. They come from different nationalities, different companies, and different backgrounds. Yet the pattern is the same: condescending messages, public shaming, professional sabotage attempts, and disrespectful behavior that would never be tolerated if the roles were reversed. am sharing this because | know I'm not alone. Many local talents in Indonesia face similar micro-aggressions and outright harassment from certain expats who seem to carry an unspoken sense of superiority simply because they hold foreign passports. This isn’t about nationality. This is about respect, professionalism, and basic human decency values that should transcend borders. To my fellow Indonesians working with international teams: You deserve to be treated with dignity, no matter who the other person is or where they're from. To the good expats who come here with humility and collaboration in mind: thank you. You are the majority, and we see you. To those who think "I'm a foreigner, so | can act however I want” Indonesia welcomed you. Please respect the country and the people who actually live here. Has anyone else experienced this? Local professionals getting targeted or belittled by expats in Indonesia? Drop your thoughts below (kindly). Let's talk about it openly so we can build a healthier, more respectful professional environment. Lawrence Wong IT-Bauschmiede Simon Lyra Kadek Surya Mahardika EAGLYS Inc. TikTok Nikhil Rolla Maria Khelli eLife Inc. (RABAT -—I17) Mercari, Inc. Shunsuke Sako Marcello Faria #Indonesia #€xpatLife #WorkplaceCulture #Respect #ProfessionalEthics #CrossCulturalcommunication