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OVINA 430 -63 053028 3 452 W52 258 0150 019 ____ 1:26 1284
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Hi 91°F (33°C) Hi 90°F (32°C) Hi 90°F (32°C) Hi 89°F (32°C) Hi 89°F (32°C)
Low 79°F (26°C) Low 76°F (24°C) Low 77°F (25°C) Low 77°F (25°C) Low 77°F (25°C)
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Time change: Set clocks back 2.0 hour(s) when traveling from Langgur, Maluku to Jakarta, Jakarta Raya.
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Jakarta
Overview of Indonesia
Map of Indonesia
Location: Southeast Asian archipelago between the Indian and Pacific oceans
Time Zones: GMT +7, GMT +8, GMT +9
Environment
Indonesia has a tropical climate with little variation in temperature, high humidity and two main seasons: the wet monsoon season
from November to March and the dry monsoon season from April to October. The dry monsoon brings hot, dry winds, while the wet
monsoon has heavy rainfall, which can be disruptive to air and sea travel.
Average temperatures along the coast and low-lying regions range from 25-30 C (77-86 F) throughout the year. The mountainous
regions are cooler, especially at night.
Frequent natural disasters in Indonesia include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and seasonal monsoon flooding.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure is good in urban areas, but this is generally not the case in underdeveloped parts of the country. Air and maritime
transport are vital due to Indonesia's large number of islands.
ATMs are widely available in shopping centers, office areas and banks in rural areas and cities. Credit cards are not widely accepted
outside major urban areas.
Telecommunications and postal services are adequate, particularly in urban centers. Mobile phone coverage is limited outside of
main towns and cities. Internet access is available in all major cities and tourist destinations, but speeds have a tendency to be
slow. Eastern Indonesia lags behind western Indonesia regarding to access to electricity. In those areas that do have access to the
electrical grid, power outages are frequent due to high demand and short supply.
Official Languages
The country has more than 300 distinct ethnic groups. Indigenous peoples of the Indonesian half of Papua speak more than 330
languages.
The national language, Bahasa Indonesia ("Indonesian"), is based on Malay and incorporates elements of Javanese, Dutch, and the
English lexicon. Indonesian is the official language of education, government, business, and the media, but local dialects are
commonly spoken. Indonesian is usually the first language for residents of the Jakarta metropolitan area and other large cities, but
other languages may be used for everyday communication in specific parts of the country. Languages with the largest numbers of
speakers include Javanese (Northern Java, Central Java, East Java, Yogyakarta), Sundanese (western Java), Madurese (Madura),
Minangkabau (West Sumatra), Musi (South Sumatra), Bugis (Sulawesi), Banjarese (Kalimantan), Acehnese (Aceh), Balinese (Bali),
and Betawi (Jakarta). English proficiency has historically been low outside tourist centers and major cities, but English-language
instruction occurs at all levels throughout the country. Government curricula changes have prioritized learning English as a second
language, and larger numbers of young Indonesians will likely have greater English proficiency in the years ahead.
SECURITY
Sub-Ratings 1 2 3 4 5
C rime 4
Overall Rating: Security Services 3
3 C ivil Unrest 3
Moderate
Terrorism 4
Kidnapping 2
Violent crime has become increasingly common, but attacks on foreigners are still relatively rare.
Regardless, home invasions, armed robberies, and other violence has become a concern for the city's large
expatriate community. Certain parts of the city are more dangerous, although security is generally better in
Central and South Jakarta, where most major hotels, office complexes, and upscale residential
neighborhoods are located. Caution is necessary at night (when the crime threat is worst) and when visiting
unfamiliar areas.
The Jakarta metropolitan area is a major operating area for criminal syndicates involved in auto theft,
smuggling, gambling, prostitution, drug trafficking, counterfeiting, extortion, and other organized crime. Violent
clashes between thugs from rival groups - typically over protection money extorted from parking facilities,
nightclubs, and other entertainment venues - sometimes occur in the city.
Corruption, poor training, and inadequate funding have traditionally hampered law enforcement throughout
Indonesia. The Jakarta Police department, however, is generally more capable than other city and provincial
police units. Modern equipment and vehicles allow police to respond to emergencies relatively quickly in the
capital. Specialized units deal with various problems, including crowd control, traffic management, and
terrorism threats. The Jakarta Police has English-speaking personnel to render assistance to foreigners.
As the largest city in Indonesia and the country's administrative center, Jakarta has been an epicenter of civil
unrest, especially since the resignation of former President Suharto in 1998. Street demonstrations over
labor, political, religious, foreign policy and other issues occur frequently. Many of these events are disruptive,
and clashes between police and protesters are possible, although the overall level of violence associated
with demonstrations has decreased significantly in recent years. Common rally venues include foreign
embassies, major government buildings, Merdeka Square, and the Hotel Indonesia roundabout in Central
Jakarta.
Terrorism is a significant concern in Jakarta. Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) extremists have staged several major
attacks against Western interests in the capital, including mass-casualty bombings at the JW Marriott Hotel
(August 2003), Australian Embassy (September 2004), and the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels (July
2009). Despite the elimination of many key JI figures, the bombing threat persists and foreign governments
issue periodic terrorism warnings for the city. Potential targets include embassies, major hotels, prominent
shopping complexes, places of worship, and other sites where foreigners congregate. In addition to attacks
organized by Islamist extremists, there have been many other smaller bombings supposedly tied to politics,
organized crime, and other issues. Most of these incidents have been minor and many have gone unsolved.
Bomb threats occur with disturbing regularity.
Kidnapping has not been a threat to the foreign community in Jakarta, although expatriates, their dependents,
and other corporate personnel should observe strict personal security guidelines to minimize risk.
Civil Unrest: Civil unrest in Jakarta, Indonesia.
As the largest city in Indonesia and the country's administrative center, Jakarta is an epicenter for unrest over
political, religious, economic, and social issues. Demonstrations occur on a near-daily basis, though most
are usually peaceful. Major rallies sometimes draw tens of thousands of people and can cause significant
transport and commercial disruptions, particularly if demonstrators march along major streets. The frequency
of violent protests has declined considerably since the early 2000s. Police will sometimes use water cannon
and other crowd-control means to disperse protesters who ignore their orders, vandalize property, or rally at
unsanctioned sites. The Jakarta administration introduced a gubernatorial regulation in 2015 limiting
protests to between the hours of 0600 and 1800; police will disperse protesters if they do not end rallies by
1800.
Most demonstrations occur in Central and South Jakarta, though localized protests are possible throughout
the city. Popular protest sites include the Istana Negara (State Palace), ministries and government offices,
foreign embassies, and prominent landmarks such as the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia. Protests around these
sites can cause significant traffic congestion on major thoroughfares, including those running through the
Golden Triangle (Jakarta's Central Business District), and cause serious problems for commuters. Strikes
Most demonstrations are tied to domestic issues, but international affairs can spark unrest. Developments in
Israel-Palestine and the perceived denigration of Islam in the West can spark large protests at the US
Embassy and/or other Western diplomatic missions. Tensions with Kuala Lumpur have also prompted
rallies at the Malaysian Embassy.
Avoid demonstrations to the extent possible. Seek updated information on security and road conditions when
large-scale rallies are announced. Plan accordingly for potential street closures and traffic diversions around
these events.
Crim e: Major crim e issues in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Jakarta experiences a high crime rate, with street crime especially common. Pickpocketing and "snatch-and-
grab" robberies occur regularly, often targeting travelers and expatriates. Petty crimes are most common in
crowded public areas, including markets, busy intersections, transport stations, restaurants, and on crowded
pedestrian bridges. Crime typically increases before major holidays, especially Ramadan.
Jakarta petty thieves are typically reluctant to use force unless confronted by their victims, resulting in a low
risk of injuries from such incidents. However, some criminal tactics can lead to unintentional injury. For
example, criminals often speed past victims on motorcycles and snatch their belongings. If a bag or purse is
secured on an individual, the victim is sometimes dragged until the strap breaks.
The availability of firearms has led to rising violent crime in Jakarta, though foreign nationals are rarely
victims. Most incidents targeting expatriates have involved acquaintances of the victims. Many burglaries are
conducted by thieves who have insider information on their target - or receive it from insider accomplices,
such as domestic staff. Expatriates should exercise caution and conduct thorough background checks on
anyone hired for household staff or allowed into the house to conduct maintenance.
Certain parts of the city are more dangerous. Security is usually perceived to be better in Central and South
Jakarta, where most major hotels, office complexes, and upscale residential neighborhoods are located.
However, petty thieves also tend to be most active in these areas, attracted by the wealthier pedestrians. Petty
thieves are especially active around Senayan Stadium, the Glodok area, Menteng, Kebayoranbaru, Kemang,
and popular pedestrian bridges, including those over Jalan Thamrin. Expatriates are at greatest risk of violent
crime in active nightlife areas, including Block M and Ancol Port, both of which host a number of popular bars
and nightclubs. Jakarta has also seen a rash of robberies targeting victims leaving local banks. When
possible, cash should be withdrawn from indoor facilities during normal business hours.
Organized crime syndicates are active in Jakarta and often engage in automobile theft, drug trafficking, and
extortion, among other crimes. Violent clashes between rival groups are not uncommon, but typically do not
threaten individuals uninvolved in the dispute. However, many groups do demand "protection money" from
parking facilities, nightclubs, and other entertainment venues; the risk of attack cannot be ruled out on
businesses that refuse to pay the extortion.
A number of criminals masquerade as taxi drivers and rob their victims. These criminals frequent taxi stands,
the airport, and transport stations and often paint their vehicles to mimic those from reputable companies.
The thieves will typically take their passenger to a remote area and refuse to drop them off at their destination
until they have handed over jewelry, cell phones, cash, and other items of value. In several cases, the drivers
have engaged in express kidnappings, taking their victim to several ATMs and forcing them to withdraw cash.
Individuals should always book taxis directly via the taxi company or through a reputable hotel, restaurant, or
similar establishment to minimize the risk of becoming a victim.
As in most major cities, credit and debit card scams are not uncommon. Dishonest employees, usually at
smaller businesses, shops, and restaurants, will either copy down the details of the card or run it through a
"skimmer" device, allowing them to make fraudulent copies. Individuals should limit card use to major hotel
chains, high-end restaurants, and well-established businesses.
Kidnapping/Hostage Situation: The kidnapping threat in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Kidnappings are relatively rare in Jakarta and foreign nationals are not considered to be targets. Past
incidents have largely involved local businessmen or their children, and are usually financially, business, or
personally motivated. In several cases, kidnap victims were murdered after their families failed to pay the
demanded ransoms. However, it is possible that the deadly outcomes were linked to disputes, rather than
the ransom demand, especially as one of the victims was discovered dead after not even a day had passed.
Security Services: Security services in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Though police across Indonesia suffer from corruption, poor training, and inadequate funding, the Jakarta
Police Department is considered the most capable in the country. Response in Jakarta typically depends on
the seriousness of the crime and the police district it occurs in, with violent incidents in Central Jakarta and
South Jakarta likely receiving rapid attention. The Jakarta Police Department also has specialized units to
deal with various threats, including crowd control, traffic management, and terror alarms. The force has
English-speaking personnel to render assistance to foreigners, though they may not always be on duty and
able to provide immediate translation services.
Police response for less serious crimes, especially pickpocketing and petty theft, is likely to be slow, if they
respond at all. The ability of police to investigate such incidents and apprehend suspects is low. Many officers
will augment their meager salaries by charging victims to investigate crimes or return recovered stolen
The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the January 2016 attack in which assailants detonated
multiple small explosive devices and exchanged gunfire with police in central Jakarta. Four civilians were
killed in the attacks, while 20 other people were injured. All four attackers were also killed. Investigators later
determined that an IS-linked Indonesian based in Syria masterminded the attack.
Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) extremists have been tied to several other major attacks in Jakarta, including the July
2009 bombings at the J.W. Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels that left seven people dead and more than 50
injured. Other notable attacks include the Australian Embassy bombing in September 2004 and the J.W.
Marriott Hotel bombing in August 2003. Authorities have also foiled a number of attacks.
In recent years, JI members have shifted their tactics, demonstrating their ability to respond to various security
precautions taken by government offices, hotels, and other targets. Unlike the car bombings seen in the 2003
and 2004 attacks, the 2009 hotel bombings involved two suicide bombers who checked into the hotel and
assembled the bombs in their rooms. JI was also linked to several book bombings targeting government
officials and prominent anti-terror individuals in 2011.
Potential terror targets include embassies, major hotels, prominent shopping complexes, places of worship,
and other sites where foreigners congregate. As it would be impossible for individuals in the city to avoid all
potential terror targets, authorities instead urge people to remain on guard and immediately report any
suspicious packages, people, and activities. Bomb threats are not uncommon in Jakarta and typically result
in multihour evacuations that may shut down entire blocks. Minor bombings have also been tied to politics,
organized crime, and other issues. Such attacks are usually small and rarely affect individuals beyond the
target.
Ethnic Violence: Ethnic conflict in Indonesia.
Overview
Indonesia is a heterogeneous society of more than 230 million people, making it the fourth-most populous
country in the world behind China, India, and the US. Over many centuries, people from East, South, and
Southeast Asia migrated to the archipelago, mixing with indigenous aboriginal people. Modern Indonesia is a
mosaic of people with disparate languages, cultures, and religious beliefs.
Javanese Supremacy
Before the arrival of Dutch colonialists, successive Javanese kingdoms exercised significant power over
many of the islands that would later become Indonesia. After independence, ethnic Javanese dominated the
highly centralized government. During the regime of former President Suharto, the government resettled
millions of people from overcrowded areas under the auspices of the transmigrasi (transmigration) program.
Many migrants moved to far-flung areas of the country, leading to disputes with indigenous people over land
and jobs. Many of these problems went unresolved because local government officials and village chiefs
were often Javanese or political appointees of the Javanese and the police and military often moved quickly to
quell unrest.
Ethnic Unrest
After the resignation of Suharto in 1998, serious outbreaks of ethnic and sectarian unrest flared in various
parts of the country. One prominent example was protracted conflict between ethnic Malays, indigenous
Dayaks, and Madurese migrants in Central and West Kalimantan. Fighting between the groups left several
thousand people dead in 1999-2000. While not representative of all ethnic conflict in Indonesia, the 1999-
2000 events in Kalimantan featured the mass murder of Madurese, beheadings, and rumored cannibalism.
The fighting was the continuation of communal conflict that had boiled over in 1997 and earlier, and it
eventually led to the displacement of tens of thousands of Madurese migrants.
Ethnic clashes occur with some regularity in areas where rival communities compete for economic
supremacy, including in major cities. This oftentimes involves outsiders who control local commerce,
transport services, or other moneymaking ventures to the detriment of indigenous people. Persistent
problems also exist between migrants and indigenous people in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and Papua
and West Papua provinces (formerly Irian Jaya).
Ethnic Violence: Racial and ethnic divides persist throughout Indonesia.
Overview
Derived from an ancient Javanese poem promoting tolerance between Hindus and Buddhists, Indonesia's
national motto is Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity). Despite wide-ranging efforts to build and
strengthen national identity in the post-colonial era, many Indonesians distinguish themselves by race or
ethnicity, and communal conflict is a persistent problem in many areas. In most cases, competing economic
interests are the source of upheaval between different ethnic groups, although race and religion can also
exacerbate communal tensions.
The Orde Baru (New Order) regime of former President Suharto was fervently anti-communist. Suharto
blamed a failed 1965 coup on leftists with alleged ties to the People's Republic of China. Despite Suharto's
close links to the powerful cukong (ethnic Chinese business elites), his administration promoted policies
that effectively institutionalized discrimination against ethnic Chinese and he presided over a largely
underreported purge that left as many as 2 million Chinese-Indonesians and suspected communist
sympathizers dead. The former president banned all activities relating to Chinese culture in 1967. Former
President Abdurrahman Wahid lifted the ban on public Imlek (Lunar New Year) celebrations in 2000. A
subsequent presidential decree by President Megawati Soekarnoputri made Imlek a national holiday in
2002.
Although the Indonesian public has widely accepted ethnic Chinese cultural practices, the Tionghoa
comprise the merchant class in many areas, which has resulted in significant social and communal tensions
since the 1997 Asian Economic Crisis. During and after the May 1998 rioting that led to the resignation of
Suharto, mobs attacked ethnic Chinese and their businesses in a number of cities and towns, including
Jakarta. Many Chinese-Indonesians were the victims of murder, rape, and other violent crimes. Ethnic
Chinese have historically faced discrimination regarding access to state-funded higher education. They have
also been subject to unequal treatment when trying to join the military or obtain civil service positions in the
past.
Despite changing attitudes toward the ethnic Chinese and the fact that many Chinese-Indonesians are
Muslim, they still face prejudice. Because they dominate the merchant class in many parts of the country, they
control the distribution of staple commodities and have often been targets for angry mobs whenever there is a
breakdown of law and order. Harassment of East Asian-appearing people is possible during significant
outbreaks of anti-Chinese sentiment.
Other
Foreigners, especially those with light hair or fair skin, may draw considerable attention outside major cities
or typical tourist areas. Harassment is possible depending on the location and circumstances, although
major problems are unlikely if one is dressed modestly and traveling in a group.
Persons of African descent may face greater discrimination and/or harassment than Asians or Caucasians.
Authorities regularly detain drug couriers from African countries, and persons of African descent may be
subject to increased scrutiny at major international entry points. Report any problems involving security
personnel to your respective diplomatic mission.
Security: Em ergency num bers and em bassy contacts in Indonesia.
Emergency contact numbers for Indonesia:
POLICE 110
FIRE 113
AMBULANCE 118
Jl. Patra Kuningan Raya Blok L5-6 Jl. Merdeka Selatan No. 5
Setiabudi Jakarta
Jakarta Selatan Phone: +62 21.3435.9000
Phone: +62 21.2356.5200 http://jakarta.usem bassy.gov
w w w .gov.uk/governm ent/w orld/indonesia
Familiarize yourself with the location and contact details of other foreign embassies in case your country's
embassy closes due to an emergency or some other unexpected circumstances. Another embassy can often
provide assistance in such cases.
Disclaim er
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on an "as is" basis, and your use of this information is at your own risk.