Last updated: 23 Apr 2012
Security and health
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smartraveller site provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Indonesia. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.
It is strongly recommended that Australian travellers take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, before their departure. They should confirm that their insurance covers them for the whole time they will be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in their policy.
It is also recommended for Australian travellers to register, before travelling, on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website, in case of an emergency.
Health
Drink only bottled water.
Avoid specific types of seafood, such as clams and ensure that everything you eat is freshly cooked.
Although Java and Bali are considered malaria free, there is malaria in other parts of Indonesia. If travelling to other areas, askyour doctor whether malaria exists and what medication is best to bring with you.
Below are some common terms to use if you are sick:
- An upset stomach is ‘sakit perut’
- A headache is ‘sakit kepala’
- ‘Masuk angin’ means you have a cold
- If you feel nauseous say, ‘saya mual’
- A ‘dokter’ is a medical practitioner
- A ‘dokter gigi’ is a dentist
If you are travelling outside the city, carry tissues or wet towelettes to keep your hands clean after using bathrooms, as there maybe no soap, towels, or paper.
Your hotel will know a doctor on call.
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OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
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Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
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The EITI is supported by governments, industry, and non-government organisations around the world. The Australian Government supports the EITI and encourages Australian companies operating internationally to comply with its recommendations.
APEC Business Travel Card Scheme
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IP Passport fact sheets
These fact sheets outline foreign Intellectual Property (IP) regimes and some of the issues and challenges which may be faced by Australian exporters.
The current fact sheets are available on the IP Australia website.