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/ Organisations History of Relations South
Africa and the Republic of Indonesia established diplomatic relations in August
1994. Consequently the South African Embassy was established in Jakarta in January
1995. The first South African Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Mr B.S. Kubheka, presented
his credentials to President Soeharto on 28 March 1996. South
African - Indonesian Relations An
overview of Indonesia
Basic
Facts about Indonesia
Statistics on Indonesia
Useful Links on Indonesia
Let's Go: Indonesia
Tourism
Information on Indonesia Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in Indonesia
H E Dr H Fisher
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South
African Embassy
Indonesia Representation in South
Africa
H E Mr Salman Al Farisi
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Embassy
of the Republic of Indonesia Travel
Info Visa Requirements for South Africans For more information
contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia. Health
Info Jakarta has come a long way in recent years in terms of hygiene,
but a few points are worth noting. 1. Stick to bottled water
Don't drink
water from a tap, even in the most luxurious resorts. Ice in drinks, however,
should not cause concern, as ice vendors in Jakarta operate under strict government
guidelines. 2. Malaria
Use mosquito repellent and cover up at night.
The use of anti-malaria prophylactics are advised when travelling to eastern Indonesia,
though in Jakarta itself malaria is not considered a problem. 3. Food
Eat only at established hotels and restaurants, as food at traditional food stalls
(warung) and hawker carts (kaki lima) may look enticing, but unless one's system
is adjusted to the vagaries of local food preparation, they are best avoided. 4.
Vaccinations
It is strongly recommended that vaccinations for tetanus and
both Hepatitis A and B be taken. 5. General
Be sure to guard against
sunburn, dehydration and heat exhaustion. Patent medicines are available at numerous
pharmacies (apotik), but watch the dosage and chemical ingredients as Indonesian
drugs tend to be stronger than the norm. ·
Indonesian
Ministry of Health ·
Travelers'
Health ·
WHO
Representative Office in Indonesia
Climate
Info
1. Seasons
Lying some 80 degrees (372 km) south
of the equator, Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate. The city is hot and humid
year-round. The long rainy season falls between late October and early May, though
rain occurs throughout the year, averaging 1791 mm. Rains tend to come in short
heavy bursts, but even during the rainy season it doesn't rain every day. It rains
on only a handful of days during the dry season from July to September. 2.
Humidity
Afternoon humidity averages around 70%, but is higher during
the morning. Temperatures are fairly even throughout the year, averaging approximately
32 degrees celsius maximum and 25 degrees celsius minimum . Jakarta gets a steady
supply of 12 hours daylight throughout the year, though it is often filtered through
cloud cover. In the dry season the skies are clearer, though Jakarta's pollution
and the dust haze along the coast means that clear blue skies are rare. Mornings
are sunnier than the afternoons. 3. Heat
Jakarta's heat is legendary
among its inhabitants, especially the expatriate community, though it is no hotter
than most other Indonesian cities. It is more a case that the frustrations and
clamour of the city are made more intolerable by the heat. The heat and humidity
certainly makes it bothersome getting around the city, and walking can reduce
all but the most acclimatised to perspiring profusely in no time. Jakarta is hotter
in the evenings than the inland cities, with the city trapping much of the heat. Many
expatriates as well as the local population flee to the mountains over the weekends
(Puncak and Bogor, one-and-a-half hours drive from Jakarta) where the air is cleaner
and much cooler than Jakarta. During the rainy season the temperatures drop dramatically
in the evenings and it is not uncommon to find log fires being lit in many homes. For
up-to-date weather information click here. Currency
Info
The monetary unit is the Rupiah. The symbol for the Rupiah is "Rp"
(or international abbreviation: "IDR"). The following denominations
are available: Coins (Rp 25.00, Rp 50.00, Rp 100.00, Rp 500.00, Rp 1000.00), and
Notes (Rp 500.00, Rp 1000.00, Rp 5000.00, Rp 10 000.00, Rp 20 000.00, Rp 50 000.00). For current exchange
rates:
·
Bank Indonesia
· OANDA Currrency Converter
State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings No information Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Info Main exports: prepared foods, pulp and paper. Main imports: vegetable
products, fats and oils, plastics, rubber, timber, pulp, paper, footwear, stone,
plaster and textiles
For current information on trade statistics between
South Africa and Indonesia, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information South African-Melayu
Cultural Society Indonesia South Africa Business Forum
Chairperson: Micky A Hehuwat
Tel: 09 62 21 765 3053/2340
Fax: 09 62 21
769 0542 | 
