Husband of 'I'll Be the Only Indonesian Citizen, Not My Children' Woman Faces LPDP Scholarship Fund Repayment
The Education Fund Management Agency (LPDP) has summoned AP, the husband of DS — an LPDP alumna whose remark "I'll be the only Indonesian citizen, not my children" went viral on social media. AP, also an LPDP alumnus, was called in over allegations that he has not yet completed his post-study contribution obligations.
"LPDP is in the process of summoning AP to request clarification and to carry out enforcement proceedings and the imposition of sanctions, up to and including the full repayment of scholarship funds," the agency stated on Sunday (22/2/2026).
"This applies should it be proven that the obligation to contribute in Indonesia has not been fulfilled," it added.
LPDP affirmed that it would enforce its rules fairly and ensure the institution's integrity remains intact.
"LPDP is committed to enforcing regulations fairly, consistently, and responsibly for all awardees and alumni, and to continuing to uphold institutional integrity in delivering the greatest possible benefit for Indonesia," it said.
Under LPDP regulations, all awardees and alumni are required to serve a contribution period in Indonesia lasting twice the duration of their studies plus one year. As for DS, who made the "I'll be the only Indonesian citizen, not my children" remark, she completed her master's degree and was declared to have graduated on 31 August 2017.
DS has also fully completed her required service period in accordance with the regulations. Her husband AP, however, is alleged to have not yet fulfilled his contribution service obligation.
**DS's Viral Remarks**
The viral video was uploaded by a woman using the Instagram account @sasetyaningtyas. In the video, she was seen opening a long-awaited parcel containing a letter from the United Kingdom's Home Office.
The letter confirmed that the account holder's second child had officially become a British citizen. The woman also displayed a British passport that arrived alongside the letter.
"This parcel isn't just any parcel. Inside is an extremely important document that will change the fate and future of my children. Let's open it," she said.
"This is a letter from the UK Home Office, stating that my second child has been accepted as a British citizen," she continued.
She then stated that she would endeavour to secure foreign citizenship for her children.
"I know the world seems unfair, but I'll be the only one who's an Indonesian citizen — not my children. We'll make sure the children have strong foreign passports," she said.
"LPDP is in the process of summoning AP to request clarification and to carry out enforcement proceedings and the imposition of sanctions, up to and including the full repayment of scholarship funds," the agency stated on Sunday (22/2/2026).
"This applies should it be proven that the obligation to contribute in Indonesia has not been fulfilled," it added.
LPDP affirmed that it would enforce its rules fairly and ensure the institution's integrity remains intact.
"LPDP is committed to enforcing regulations fairly, consistently, and responsibly for all awardees and alumni, and to continuing to uphold institutional integrity in delivering the greatest possible benefit for Indonesia," it said.
Under LPDP regulations, all awardees and alumni are required to serve a contribution period in Indonesia lasting twice the duration of their studies plus one year. As for DS, who made the "I'll be the only Indonesian citizen, not my children" remark, she completed her master's degree and was declared to have graduated on 31 August 2017.
DS has also fully completed her required service period in accordance with the regulations. Her husband AP, however, is alleged to have not yet fulfilled his contribution service obligation.
**DS's Viral Remarks**
The viral video was uploaded by a woman using the Instagram account @sasetyaningtyas. In the video, she was seen opening a long-awaited parcel containing a letter from the United Kingdom's Home Office.
The letter confirmed that the account holder's second child had officially become a British citizen. The woman also displayed a British passport that arrived alongside the letter.
"This parcel isn't just any parcel. Inside is an extremely important document that will change the fate and future of my children. Let's open it," she said.
"This is a letter from the UK Home Office, stating that my second child has been accepted as a British citizen," she continued.
She then stated that she would endeavour to secure foreign citizenship for her children.
"I know the world seems unfair, but I'll be the only one who's an Indonesian citizen — not my children. We'll make sure the children have strong foreign passports," she said.