The Guide
From The Report: Indonesia 2018
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This chapter provides helpful tips and information for first-time travellers, listings for ministries and other key contacts, recommendations for quality accommodation options around the country and other useful information.

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Good night’s sleep: JAKARTA
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LE MERIDIEN JAKARTA Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Kav. 18-20 T: +62 (21) 251 3131 F: +62 (21) 571 1633 reservation.jakarta@lemeridien.com www.lemeridienjakarta.com Rooms: 396 rooms. Business & Conference Facilities: Business centre with 3 meeting rooms, audio-visual equipment rental and coffee break arrangement. Health & Leisure Facilities: Spa and fitness centre, sauna, plunge pool and juice bar. Guest Services: Free parking, internet, LCD television, ipod dock and satellite TV. Wining…

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Listings: Telephone numbers of useful entities
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Agriculture (021) 780 6131 Communications & Information (021) 350 0488 Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs (021) 385 0119 Defence (021) 382 050 Education (021) 570 3303 Energy & Mineral Resources (021) 380 4242 Environment & Forestry (021) 345 1064 Finance (021) 386 1489 Foreign Affairs (021) 344 1508 Health (021) 520 1590 Home Affairs (021) 345 0038 Industry (021) 525 5509 Justice & Human Rights (021) 525 3004 Maritime & Fisheries (021) 316 8111 Manpower & Transmigration…

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Facts for visitors: Practical information and guidance
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ETIQUETTE: Indonesians do not 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. It is more efficient to deal with any problem with a smile and patience than by raising your voice and arguing. 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 ( pronounced “Pa”)…