{"id":4825,"date":"2019-05-25T17:51:51","date_gmt":"2019-05-25T09:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/en-SG\/?p=4825"},"modified":"2019-06-25T15:57:21","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T07:57:21","slug":"indonesia-safety-guide-for-travellers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/indonesia-safety-guide-for-travellers\/","title":{"rendered":"Indonesia: A Safety Guide for Travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Latest updates on events in Indonesia that may affect your travel and holiday plans.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Updated: 29 May 2019<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summary (Central Jakarta): Riots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Following the general election results on 21 May, opposition demonstrations have turned to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"violent riots (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/news\/asia\/indonesian-troops-flood-jakarta-streets-after-post-election-riots-11558062\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">violent riots<\/span><\/a> in central Jakarta.<\/li><li>Eight people have been killed and over 200 hurt in the riots.<\/li><li>Eight countries: Canada, United States, England, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"have issued travel advisories (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/asia\/se-asia\/8-countries-including-singapore-issue-travel-advisory-following-jakarta-riots\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">have issued travel advisories<\/span><\/a>.<\/li><li>Six people have been arrested for a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"failed assassination plot (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/news\/asia\/indonesia-says-top-officials-marked-for-death-amid-deadly-riots-11572970\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">failed assassination plot<\/span><\/a> against top government officials.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summary (Bali): Mount Agung volcano eruption<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mount Agung volcano erupted (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2019\/may\/25\/mount-agung-flights-cancelled-after-balivolcano-erupts\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">Mount Agung volcano erupted<\/span><\/a> on 25 May and ash spread over southern parts of Bali  \u2013 blazing lava and rocks have spread about 3km from the crater.<\/li><li>Four arrival flights were diverted and five departing flights<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"were cancelled (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2019-05-25\/balis-mount-agung-volcano-erupts-forcing-flight-cancellations\/11149336\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\"> cancelled<\/span><\/a>.<\/li><li>4km radius exclusion zone remains in place.<\/li><li>Flights have since resumed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>I&#8217;m now travelling in Indonesia \/ I&#8217;ll be travelling to Indonesia soon, what should I do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;re encouraged to e-Register your travel details with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ministry of Foreign Affairs (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/eregister.mfa.gov.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ministry of Foreign Affairs (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/eregister.mfa.gov.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><strong>Overall Safety<\/strong><br>1. Don&#8217;t put yourself in areas of possible dangers, including areas where demonstrations, political rallies, or natural disasters are occurring.<br>2. Be on your guard and exercise increased caution if you&#8217;re near these dangerous areas.<br>3. Keep yourself updated and monitor local media for latest updates. <br>4. Be aware of your surroundings and remain vigilant at all times.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Central Jakarta<\/strong><br>Travellers have been warned to avoid areas of protests, demonstrations and political rallies, especially in these vicinities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Election Supervisory Board (BAWASLU at Jalan Thamrin No. 14)<\/li><li>Constitutional Court (Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat)<\/li><li>State Palace (Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara No.3)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bali<\/strong><br>You can keep yourself up to date with the airlines&#8217; social media pages for latest updates on cancelled or rescheduled flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_11\"><strong>I require consular assistance in Indonesia, who can I contact?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Singapore Embassy in Jakarta (24-hours): +62 811 863 348 <\/li><li>Consulate-General in Batam (24-hours): +62 811 691 6916<\/li><li>Consulate-General in Medan (24-hours): +62 811 617 0339<\/li><li>Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-hours): +65 6379 8800\/8855<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For updates and other information, follow Singapore Embassy in Jakarta on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Facebook (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SingaporeEmbassyJkt\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">Facebook<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Solo Travel: Top 7 Safety Tips for Travelling Alone (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/en-SG\/blog\/solo-travel-dangers-safety-tips-travelling-alone\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">Solo Travel: Top 7 Safety Tips for Travelling Alone<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read:&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/en-SG\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-solo-trip-in-10-simple-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">How to Prepare for Your First Solo Trip in 10 Simple Steps<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read:&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/en-SG\/blog\/essential-solo-travel-packing-list-and-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">Essential Solo Travel Packing List and Tips<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read:&nbsp;<a 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