Personal Security
You must inform your current contact phone number and address to your Head of Unit, Administrative or HR Section upon your arrival. You must always remain alert and follow these simple rules:
- Download and activate electronic travel advisory once you have registered in TRIP
Link to download :
Google play store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.un.oict.dss.travel&hl=en&gl=US
Apple play store : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/electronic-travel-advisory/id1408432753
- Keep to the main parts of the city and do not venture out on foot to places you are unsure about. Avoid dark areas and deserted shortcuts.
- Be particularly wary of people, especially in groups of three or four, loitering near hotels and bars as they may be criminals.
- Avoid carrying large sums of money.
- Do not walk out alone at night.
- Do not accept food or drink from strangers as you may be drugged and become a victim of crime. Do not leave drinks unattended at a table in a nightclub.
- Generally, ignore beggars, street children and people accosting you on the street with hard luck stories. If the beggars become belligerent, seek assistance from nearby police.
- Do not leave personal belongings, bags or hand luggage unattended, whether at the hotel, conference rooms, banks, offices or wherever you go.
- Pay particular attention at airports and seaports as criminals favor these areas.
- For safety and health precautions please refer here
Touring
There are numerous opportunities for leisure activity; these include visits to volcanoes, diving expeditions, sailing and tours of the many national parks. Do not pick up casual guides at these sites. It is a little more expensive, but a much better option is to arrange travel through a reputable commercial tour company. National Parks and tourist sites are usually safe but there will always be the risk of opportunist criminal activity. When traveling in Indonesia, try to travel in pairs or as a group. Remember that there are many varying cultures so maintain cultural sensitivity, dress code is especially important when visiting Muslim communities.
It is mandatory for all staff to contact your Agency Security Focal Point (ASFP) for an advice on Agency security-related issues and to receive information on Agency’s communications tree, floor warden and area warden.
Hiring Domestic Staff
For discussion and advice see http://www.expat.or.id/info/hiringhouseholdstaff.html
It is highly recommended to get credible background checks and ask around before you select home helpers and drivers.
The average wage expected for household workers is generally paid according to Indonesia Minimum Wage plus benefits and additional expenses based on the duties required and experience.
What to see – what to do in Indonesia
If you are looking for other ideas of what to see and what to do in other areas in Indonesia, check on the following websites: