Bastian M. Manalu received his education in Pontianak, Indonesia. He earned a D3 degree from ABA Widya Dharma Pontianak in English, a Bachelors from STBA LIA Jakarta in English Translation, and a Masters from the London School of Public Relations Jakarta in Corporate Communication. He has worked in the Risks and Compliance Department at PT. Medco Downstream Indonesia and in Marketing Support at PT. Medco Sarana Kalibaru.