LPDP to Take Action Against Husband of Viral 'Only I Should Be Indonesian, Not My Children' Scholar If Contribution Obligation Unfulfilled
The Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP) has summoned AP, the husband of DS — an LPDP alumna whose remark “it’s enough that I’m Indonesian, my children shouldn’t be” went viral on social media. AP, also an LPDP alumnus, has been called in over allegations that he has yet to fulfil his post-study contribution obligation.
“LPDP is currently summoning AP to seek clarification and to proceed with enforcement action and the imposition of sanctions, up to and including the full repayment of all scholarship funds,” an LPDP statement issued on Saturday (21 February 2026) read.
“This applies should it be proven that the obligation to contribute in Indonesia has not been fulfilled,” the statement added.
LPDP affirmed that it would enforce regulations fairly and ensure the institution’s integrity remains intact.
“LPDP is committed to enforcing rules in a fair, consistent and accountable manner for all awardees and alumni, and to continuing to safeguard institutional integrity in delivering the greatest possible benefit for Indonesia,” it said.
Under LPDP regulations, all awardees and alumni are required to undertake a period of service contribution in Indonesia lasting twice the duration of their studies plus one year. In the case of DS, who made the viral “only I should be Indonesian, not my children” statement, she completed her master’s degree and was declared to have graduated on 31 August 2017.
DS has also fully completed her entire period of service in accordance with the regulations. Her husband AP, however, is alleged to have not yet fulfilled his contribution obligation.
The viral video was uploaded by a woman using the Instagram account @sasetyaningtyas. In the footage, she is seen opening a long-awaited parcel containing a letter from the United Kingdom Home Office.
The letter confirmed that the account holder’s second child had officially been granted British citizenship. The woman also displayed a British passport that arrived together with the letter.
“This isn’t just any parcel. Inside is an extremely important document that changes the fate and future of my children. Let’s open it,” she said.
“This is a letter from the UK Home Office, confirming 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 it’s enough that only I’m Indonesian — my children shouldn’t be. We’ll make sure the children have strong foreign passports,” she said.