The Guide
From The Report: Indonesia 2015
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This chapter contains useful information for visitors to Indonesia, including a listing of recommended hotels, phone numbers for foreign missions, chambers of commerce, national press, and other important contacts, as well as tips for etiquette, transport, and how to obtain an Indonesian visa.

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Modern role for batik in Indonesia
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One of Indonesia’s most highly developed art forms, batik has been around for a long time but is not at all out of fashion. Everyone wears it, from the aristocrats participating in an evening event, to local and foreign businessmen who go everyday to the office. It is beautiful, colourful and there are endless variations on the theme. But what is it? How it is made? What are its origins, and how is it used today? Meaning & Making The term batik is thought to be derived from the word ambatik…

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Rest easy: Jakarta hotel listings
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KOSENDA HOTEL Jl. KH Wahid Hasyim No. 127 Jakarta 10240 T: +62 (21) 3193 6868 F: +62 (21) 3193 6767 info@kosendahotel.com www.kosendahotel.com Rooms: 60 rooms. Health & Leisure Facilities: Gym. Guest Services: Concierge, guest relations officer, guest service agent, telephone operator, 24-hour restaurant. Wining & Dining: 127 Café (coffee shop), Waha Restaurant (Peranakan cuisine), Awan Lounge (Asian tapas). GRAN MELIA JAKARTA Jl. HR Rasuna Said kav. X-0 Kuningan Jakarta 12950 T:…

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Getting along: Tips for leisure and business travellers
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Etiquette Indonesians don’t like conflict. Friendly, outgoing and peaceful are the norms for interaction. For this reason, saving face and not being caustic are very important for travellers to remember. A handshake is usually the first introduction in a business setting and is used for both greeting and farewell. It is recommended that men be addressed as Pak (equivalent to Mr) and women as Ibu (Mrs). People in Indonesia embarrass easily, so it is considered very rude to do things that would…