Hi guys, I just checked and found out that KLM is having special offers for flight flying to/from Jakarta.

Return flight from KLIA (KL) to SHIA (Jakarta) is just RM441 (including taxes, surchanges and reservation fee).

http://www.klm.com/travel/my_en/index_default.html

Return flight from LCCT (KL) to SHIA (Jakarta) is just RM402.98 (including taxes, surchanges and reservation fee).

http://www.airasia.com/site/my/en/home.jsp

I will most likely go for KLM.

Wow thats cheap.. :)

that's cheap..but is there any special condition?

that's cheap..but is there any special condition?
..you have to pay for it..;)

And it has to be more expensive than Air Asia ......:p

I like Air Asia, well as long as the planes are still brand new, at least.

How much did u paid urs for adebeng?

What adebeng, adebeng. Abedeng lar .......

RM 327 to and fro, including taxes n surcharge.

What adebeng, adebeng. Abedeng lar .......

RM 327 to and fro, including taxes n surcharge.
For CAT, is RM213, round trip Kch-Jkt...promo till 13/3/08, Airasia

What adebeng, adebeng. Abedeng lar .......

RM 327 to and fro, including taxes n surcharge.
ahahahahhah..i like this verse:p:p:p...:D:D:D:D
laugh untill pengsan..:):D:p

For CAT, is RM213, round trip Kch-Jkt...promo till 13/3/08, Airasia

But the CAT gets to pay extra one nite in room charges.

BTW u can pay room charges in USD or credit card, if it's too much problem carrying millions of Rp ........

C'mon guys, come to Jkrta. I actually wanna meet some of u. I work in Jkrta now and my office only a few kilometres away from Senayan.

C'mon guys, come to Jkrta. I actually wanna meet some of u. I work in Jkrta now and my office only a few kilometres away from Senayan.
we will find time to get together....I need your help as well....:D

C'mon guys, come to Jkrta. I actually wanna meet some of u. I work in Jkrta now and my office only a few kilometres away from Senayan.
dab.. awake dhewe ktemu ning ngendi :D

we will find time to get together....I need your help as well....:D

that's great finally we can meet in person again :D:D

dab.. awake dhewe ktemu ning ngendi :D



that's great finally we can meet in person again :D:D
hey taufik-ist,you are in bandung rite???Are you planning to go to jakarta too???

What adebeng, adebeng. Abedeng lar .......
RM 327 to and fro, including taxes n surcharge.
Yup, RM326.98 to be exact! :D

For CAT, is RM213, round trip Kch-Jkt...promo till 13/3/08, Airasia
That's damned cheap. :eek:

Yup, RM326.98 to be exact! :D


That's damned cheap. :eek:

On brand new planes with leather seats, no less ...... :D

The Cat is not paying anything for transportation, only fuel surcharge and taxes ..... but she only gets to reach Jakarta on Thursday night, return on Tuesday evening.

On brand new planes with leather seats, no less ...... :D

The Cat is not paying anything for transportation, only fuel surcharge and taxes ..... but she only gets to reach Jakarta on Thursday night, return on Tuesday evening.
:eek::eek::eek: Round trip for Kuching-Jakarta for just RM213. I think she got the "free ticket". Should I wait some more? :rolleyes:

hey taufik-ist,you are in bandung rite???Are you planning to go to jakarta too???

ya... i'm planning to go to jakarta... if you come to jkt 2 ,bring me some martabak bangka :D :p

ya... i'm planning to go to jakarta... if you come to jkt 2 ,bring me some martabak bangka :D :p
Im in jakarta now....you can buy yourself martabak as it sells everywhere in bandung:p N you dont forget to bring me molen kartika bandung:cool:

Im in jakarta now....you can buy yourself martabak as it sells everywhere in bandung:p N you dont forget to bring me molen kartika bandung:cool:
He does not live in bandung anymore..last time..he promised to get me something from tasik....:D:mad::mad: where are they??:D

Im in jakarta now....you can buy yourself martabak as it sells everywhere in bandung:p N you dont forget to bring me molen kartika bandung:cool:

Ah...pisang molen Kartika....I had that during my trip back to INA last December.....when we spent 1 afternoon in Bandung :D

:eek::eek::eek: Round trip for Kuching-Jakarta for just RM213. I think she got the "free ticket". Should I wait some more? :rolleyes:
the promotion last till 16/3, but no more free tickets i guess for going out section...

Im in jakarta now....you can buy yourself martabak as it sells everywhere in bandung:p N you dont forget to bring me molen kartika bandung:cool:

but i like the original one :D... well.. i will swing by bandung on the way to jakarta for buying some kartika's pisang molens :D.. don't forget to give me a china team tshirt instead of bangka martabak, i might support them along with u :D

He does not live in bandung anymore..last time..he promised to get me something from tasik....:D:mad::mad: where are they??:D

he..he but i often go to bandung for just 'hanging out' with my some frie nds.. you know.. 'lihat-lihat awewe bandung' :D.. OMG i have forgotten about that.. i should have given u oleh-oleh of tasik, dodol durian and sirsak in kejurnas solo :eek: :eek: :D last time it was not a durian season.. today is a durian season in tasikmalaya.. don't worry i won't forget anymore :D

So, taufik-ist, u r coming to Jakarta for TC? I'm looking forward to meeting u guys. Jakarta, I'm coming...

So, taufik-ist, u r coming to Jakarta for TC? I'm looking forward to meeting u guys. Jakarta, I'm coming...

yeah.. i'm coming... that's great we will finally meet in person :D :D

He does not live in bandung anymore..last time..he promised to get me something from tasik....:D:mad::mad: where are they??:D
Ah hauge if taufik-ist didnt give you the thing maybe Jade will have something for you:D:p

Ah hauge if taufik-ist didnt give you the thing maybe Jade will have something for you:D:p

Poor Jade...he got himself banned :p

Oh maybe your good friend from Surabaya might also swing by Jakarta to show his greatest support to Team China :D

I'm in jkt too..my house is near Senayan..I live in Kebayoran Lama now, we should meet..esp INA fans..hehehe :D:D:D

I'm in jkt too..my house is near Senayan..I live in Kebayoran Lama now, we should meet..esp INA fans..hehehe :D:D:D

Rich man indeed.....:p:D

Rich man indeed.....:p:D

yes.. he is, he's the man who's willing to support/donate lots of money to TH for running a president election... he's a multi billionaire :D :D :cool: i think he's ranked #2500 of forbes ...he..he :p :p

Rich man indeed.....:p:D
hohoho..I live just a couple minutes from Kebayoran Lama traditional market..cannot be marked as rich..so to speak..:p:D:D

hohoho..I live just a couple minutes from Kebayoran Lama traditional market..cannot be marked as rich..so to speak..:p:D:D

i may need some directions from you... i can be lost in jakarta :eek: :eek:

i may need some directions from you... i can be lost in jakarta :eek: :eek:
I'll be in TAsik from 12-16..I'll try to catch the semis and final 17-18..If you arrive before May 12, I can give u some directions around Senayan or South Jakarta Areas..Jakarta is too big though..:cool::p just send me ur email through private message..I'll try to help you out :)

I'll be in TAsik from 12-16..I'll try to catch the semis and final 17-18..If you arrive before May 12, I can give u some directions around Senayan or South Jakarta Areas..Jakarta is too big though..:cool::p just send me ur email through private message..I'll try to help you out :)

you meant.. TAsik=tasikmalaya... :rolleyes: :D

Oops, just read this thread (again)! Wow... So many BCers will come to Jkrta. I've worked in Jkrta since last month, so, u guys cant count on me for ur safety way to Senayan. I plan to go there with my friends.
I think we need a coordinator, and TH_4_President is the best choice. Any objection?

Don't worry....Hau-Ge and Krisna will take good care of BCers in Jakarta.

Don't worry....Hau-Ge and Krisna will take good care of BCers in Jakarta.

My contribution will most probably be good seats... :p Beyond that, I think Hau-ge will be more helpful in managing things in Jakarta... :p One thing both of us have zero control over: Jakarta's traffic! So, please-please everyone ...manage ample time, otherwise you can miss games...

My contribution will most probably be good seats... :p Beyond that, I think Hau-ge will be more helpful in managing things in Jakarta... :p One thing both of us have zero control over: Jakarta's traffic! So, please-please everyone ...manage ample time, otherwise you can miss games...
:D....lets see how Jakarta's traffic treats our BCers...:D

Yeah... Jakarta's Traffic is notorios comparable to BKK.

The traffic had been rather kind on me the last time I went back to JKT during the Chinese New Year break :o

I want to go but its during my uni term :(

Looks like I have to watch it through p2p streaming :(

He he, fortunately some of us are very aware of Jakarta traffic, demonstrations and all ..... some are already complaining about having to wake up early and catch the 1st flight out.

I heard from my Indonesian colleagues that traffic is much worse now with those designated bus lanes. Is the monorail project taking off soon?

He he, fortunately some of us are very aware of Jakarta traffic, demonstrations and all ..... some are already complaining about having to wake up early and catch the 1st flight out.

If we can't beat them.. join em.

I heard from my Indonesian colleagues that traffic is much worse now with those designated bus lanes. Is the monorail project taking off soon?
monorail project is not going anywhere yet............

monorail project is not going anywhere yet............

Yup... They started building some parts, but then abandoned it. :rolleyes: Some of the abandoned monorail structures [near the Thomas Cup venue] are on display for our non-INA BCers. :o

And yes the new 'busway' is disaster! :crying: Terrible... :crying:

I heard from my Indonesian colleagues that traffic is much worse now with those designated bus lanes. Is the monorail project taking off soon?

ya, the road is cut in half for bussway's lanes:D.. the local govrn 'force' people use mass trasportation (bussway) to reduce the traffic jam

Busway won't work without Govt coercion.

You need hiking up the parking charges, providing ample parking space at busway locations, or introduction of congestion charges/ERP ala London and S'pore.

I find it faster, walking .....

I find it faster, walking .....

I was on a business trip in Jakarta and once took a stroll from Marina Mandarin (the hotel I was staying at) to Plaza Indonesia along the roundabout. The locals were a bit taken back and told me it would be safer for me to take a cab instead of walking. :)

I was on a business trip in Jakarta and once took a stroll from Marina Mandarin (the hotel I was staying at) to Plaza Indonesia along the roundabout. The locals were a bit taken back and told me it would be safer for me to take a cab instead of walking. :)
From Madarin to PI is okay to walk...I did walk from Sari Pan pacific to Plaza Indonesia...but to other areas...yes..it is better to take taxi.........

I heard from my Indonesian colleagues that traffic is much worse now with those designated bus lanes. Is the monorail project taking off soon?
ya, the road is cut in half for bussway's lanes:D.. the local govrn 'force' people use mass trasportation (bussway) to reduce the traffic jam
:eek:..boy, if traffic, without the supposed monorail project & the busway lanes, was bad, i can imagine it now!:(....I was there abt 2.5 yrs ago, and man, was it a nightmare or what??..Now, i assume it must be almost unbearable driving through in & around downtown Jakarta; yes, even on highways/toll roads!!:p:crying:
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I find it faster, walking .....
..i concur..Me think, in some cases, it's much faster for one to just walk rather than sit in traffic..:cool:

Yup...the abandoned monorail project is for there for everyone to see in Senayan :o Shameful for the Jakarta government though....

I was on a business trip in Jakarta and once took a stroll from Marina Mandarin (the hotel I was staying at) to Plaza Indonesia along the roundabout. The locals were a bit taken back and told me it would be safer for me to take a cab instead of walking. :)

In some areas yes, it will be wiser to take a cab. But, I think Sudirman area is quite safe for tourists. I walked from Nikko Hotel to the New Grand Indonesia, almost the same distance from Mandarin Oriental (not Marina Mandarin, which is in SG :p) to Plaza Indonesia.

:D....lets see how Jakarta's traffic treats our BCers...:D

Dont worry, our group will travel by no.11 bus! :D

...once took a stroll [...] The locals were a bit taken back and told me it would be safer for me to take a cab instead of walking. :)

I did walk from Sari Pan pacific to Plaza Indonesia...but to other areas...yes..it is better to take taxi.........

In some areas yes, it will be wiser to take a cab. But, I think Sudirman area is quite safe for tourists...

Is there something that many of us are unaware of?
Why is it unsafe, as you guys imply, to walk in Jakarta?

Is it muggers, snatch thieves, pickpockets, etc... or something else? :confused:

Is there something that many of us are unaware of?
Why is it unsafe, as you guys imply, to walk in Jakarta?

Is it muggers, snatch thieves, pickpockets, etc... or something else? :confused:

Yes, those things and a lot more ....... :eek:

Dont worry, our group will travel by no.11 bus! :D

I never even dare myself enough to venture on our local bus :eek::o

New busway is in construction on Gatot Subroto, Semanggi, Sudirman, etc. But, dunno when it'll be finished. I think it's good for me when it's done.

I never even dare myself enough to venture on our local bus :eek::o

Hahahaha caught you this time! By no.11 bus, we mean our two trusty legs!
Walking, yes indeed we're talking! :D
We have our tripod to ward off unwelcomed advances! Bro Din will see to that, or his contracted courier. :p:);)

Is there something that many of us are unaware of?
Why is it unsafe, as you guys imply, to walk in Jakarta?

Is it muggers, snatch thieves, pickpockets, etc... or something else? :confused:

basically Jakarta is safe... :D some blocks are not :D...

basically Jakarta is safe... :D some blocks are not :D...

Agree. And unsafe blocks are unsafe for all, not just foreigners. We'd better not wander around without our INA "tour guides".

New busway is in construction on Gatot Subroto, Semanggi, Sudirman, etc. But, dunno when it'll be finished. I think it's good for me when it's done.

Hmm, it must be busway's corridor IX, GatSu-Semanggi-Sudirman-Kuningan are heavy traffic jam area. Can't imagine there will be 15 corridors in 2010 and Jakarta will full of BUSWAY not SUBWAY??

So jealous to see u guys flying to JKT to see Thomas Cup, esp Taufik playing :crying::crying::crying: Any kind soul willing to let me squeeze into ur suitcase? :eek::D:p

Enjoy ur trip... be safe ya :)

ya, the road is cut in half for bussway's lanes:D.. the local govrn 'force' people use mass trasportation (bussway) to reduce the traffic jam
busway is very helpfull for me:)
I go to senayan by busway too

Hmm, it must be busway's corridor IX, GatSu-Semanggi-Sudirman-Kuningan are heavy traffic jam area. Can't imagine there will be 15 corridors in 2010 and Jakarta will full of BUSWAY not SUBWAY??
:D:D There is no way that Jakarta can have SUBWAY...:D:D all trains will be flooded once it rains.....s:p seriously....monorails like Thailand is workable for Jakarta....

I never even dare myself enough to venture on our local bus :eek::o
Even I'm not brave enough to take local bus especially at senen where I got robbed once,thats why busway is very helpful

I never even dare myself enough to venture on our local bus :eek::o
I did use Busway from PI to Chinatown twice ....it was safe but then again...I had to hide all my rings..:eek::eek: and hold my pocket tightly....;);)

Is there something that many of us are unaware of?
Why is it unsafe, as you guys imply, to walk in Jakarta?

Is it muggers, snatch thieves, pickpockets, etc... or something else? :confused:
Yep...in some areas....we do have some pickpockets, snatch thieves....thats why you can not talk on your cellphone freely on the streets...I was not aware until my friends keep reminding me about the use of cellphone in public......of course..it is safe inside the malls....:p:p samething in Bombay also.....

I did use Busway from PI to Chinatown twice ....it was safe but then again...I had to hide all my rings..:eek::eek: and hold my pocket tightly....;);)

hmmmm why did you go to chinatown(glodok) hauge???sound suspicious as so many porn movies are sold free there:p (joking)

hmmmm why did you go to chinatown(glodok) hauge???sound suspicious as so many porn movies are sold free there:p (joking)
:D:D...I miss shui kiau from Shan Dong in glodok..........:D:D no need to buy porn there...we can get it free on internet....:p:p

Guys, it is true that in Jakarta it is better to take a taxi rather than to walk. :o

As for the taxis... please use baby-blue colored cabs with the brand BLUE BIRD or the black cabs with the brand SILVER BIRD. From what I know, some of the red, pink, green, yellow, and purple colored ones you pick from the streets might not be safe. You could be taken somewhere remote and then robbed there... Oh, and some of the baby-blue colored taxis are not branded BLUE BIRDs. Beware... some are tourist traps. :(

However, any cab you take from your hotel should be fine because the hotel guards will not let any of the hanky-panky cabs in. I also believe the cabs from the airport, malls, and Istora building [where the Thomas Cup will be held] should also be fine. The guards over there will also throw away the non-legitimate cabs. :)

now you scare them.........hehe

Hmm, it must be busway's corridor IX, GatSu-Semanggi-Sudirman-Kuningan are heavy traffic jam area. Can't imagine there will be 15 corridors in 2010 and Jakarta will full of BUSWAY not SUBWAY??
..just seeing/mentioning those names already brought bad memories..:p :(
I did use Busway from PI to Chinatown twice ....it was safe but then again...I had to hide all my rings..:eek::eek: and hold my pocket tightly....;);)
:p..hehehe...then it must've been an "uncomfortable" ride...:D ;)
Guys, it is true that in Jakarta it is better to take a taxi rather than to walk. :o
...
..hmm, it's probably safer, also, to take a rickshaw (bajai)?!?!..:(:o :p ;)

Hmm, have fun & be safe, guys, traveling in & around Jakarta. If need be, maybe you guys should buy walkie-talkies, just in case you guys get lost...:p ;)

..just seeing/mentioning those names already brought bad memories..:p :(

:p..hehehe...then it must've been an "uncomfortable" ride...:D ;)

..hmm, it's probably safer, also, to take a rickshaw (bajai)?!?!..:(:o :p ;)

Hmm, have fun & be safe, guys, traveling in & around Jakarta. If need be, maybe you guys should buy walkie-talkies, just in case you guys get lost...:p ;)
bajaj is not safe at all...they can rob you especially on traffic light....you have to hide your cellphone and other valuable belongings....

bajaj is not safe at all...they can rob you especially on traffic light....you have to hide your cellphone and other valuable belongings....

They still have bajaj in Jakarta? I thought Sutiyoso banished all of them.... or maybe I'm thinking becak instead..heh.
At any rate, stick with Bluebird taxi for best method of transportation. And I mean Bluebird...not any of the so-called "part of Bluebird group" ones...

They still have bajaj in Jakarta? I thought Sutiyoso banished all of them.... or maybe I'm thinking becak instead..heh.
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..they still have bajajs (rickshaws) but not 'becaks'(with human pedaling). However, this only applies to Jakarta as other cities, e.g. Surabaya, still has 'becaks' milling around.;)

:D:D...I miss shui kiau from Shan Dong in glodok..........:D:D no need to buy porn there...we can get it free on internet....:p:p

Hey....that's my favorite stall too :eek::D
Shan Dong Wo Tie and Shui Kiaw.

busway is very helpfull for me:)
I go to senayan by busway too

bun... we can go together to senayan... i will go by busway 2... PM me your cellular :D

guys... don't be scared of coming to jakarta :)...

my advise:
don't 'invite' criminals by using 'blink-blink' stuffs or something flashy when you're walking on the street :D :D

guys... don't be scared of coming to jakarta :)...

my advise:
don't 'invite' criminals by using 'blink-blink' stuffs or something flashy when you're walking on the street :D :D

You mean: "Pretty woman, walking down the street???" :D:D:D

guys... don't be scared of coming to jakarta :)...

my advise:
don't 'invite' criminals by using 'blink-blink' stuffs or something flashy when you're walking on the street :D :D

I try to keep minimum things on me when I walk on Jakarta's notorious streets. I still carry that classic Nokia HP (bought like 7-8 years back) which is now worth nothing but still working well. If possible, no credit cards on my "fake" LV wallet and just enough cash for the day (try to keep it to Rp 500k).

Yup...no "blink-blink" accesories or fanciful handbags (for ladies) or gold chains, rings, etc (for uncles :o:p).

..just seeing/mentioning those names already brought bad memories..:p :(


I didn't know u had lived in Jakarta before :eek::o:D:p

They still have bajaj in Jakarta? I thought Sutiyoso banished all of them.... or maybe I'm thinking becak instead..heh.
At any rate, stick with Bluebird taxi for best method of transportation. And I mean Bluebird...not any of the so-called "part of Bluebird group" ones...

What taxi's are the white ones? Not too bad either but definitely Bluebird is the reliable one.

You mean: "Pretty woman, walking down the street???" :D:D:D
he..he.... :D :rolleyes: if you're walking on the street in jakarta, you must be 'confident', don't give a 'scary' face. :D :D :D

What taxi's are the white ones? Not too bad either but definitely Bluebird is the reliable one.

if you're doubtful of the taxi/cab ... don't use one.. try another taxi. firstly you must check the taxi-driver ID. the face of driver must match with pic on the ID..

don't use taxi if the taxi-driver don't have an ID

I try to keep minimum things on me when I walk on Jakarta's notorious streets. I still carry that classic Nokia HP (bought like 7-8 years back) which is now worth nothing but still working well. If possible, no credit cards on my "fake" LV wallet and just enough cash for the day (try to keep it to Rp 500k).

Yup...no "blink-blink" accesories or fanciful handbags (for ladies) or gold chains, rings, etc (for uncles :o:p).

that classic 'heavy' Nokia HP is still useful.. it can be a 'weapon'.. you can throw it to a criminals face :D ..he..he

now you scare them.........hehe

As long as we avoid back alleys and private transportation (including private buses, bajajs and taxis), we should be fine. But the main thing is to show that we are not tourists (don't bring anything we don't need, excess jewellery, wear revealing/high class clothing, if need to walk, walk in groups - though I flouted the rules myself).

he..he.... :D :rolleyes: if you're walking on the street in jakarta, you must be 'confident', don't give a 'scary' face. :D :D :D

That is correct, showing confidence is one way to avoid unnecessary attention ...... and the sight of Loh's tripod may come in rather handy.:D

As long as we avoid back alleys and private transportation (including private buses, bajajs and taxis), we should be fine. But the main thing is to show that we are not tourists (don't bring anything we don't need, excess jewellery, wear revealing/high class clothing, if need to walk, walk in groups - though I flouted the rules myself).

You guys sound like going to Baghdad or Bora Bora :eek::p

You guys sound like going to Baghdad or Bora Bora :eek::p

ha..ha... jakarta is safe... it's like other metropolitan/capital cities :D....

As long as we avoid back alleys and private transportation (including private buses, bajajs and taxis), we should be fine. But the main thing is to show that we are not tourists (don't bring anything we don't need, excess jewellery, wear revealing/high class clothing, if need to walk, walk in groups - though I flouted the rules myself).



That is correct, showing confidence is one way to avoid unnecessary attention ...... and the sight of Loh's tripod may come in rather handy.:D

Wah ... then how my camera and tripod ... keep at home eh? :eek:

ha..ha... jakarta is safe... it's like other metropolitan/capital cities :D....

Of course, JKT is safe. No civil war and high frequency suicide bombs as often happen in Baghdad, Darfur or Kabul. I think main problems of this capital city are severe traffic jam (too many private cars), low quality mass transportation (bis TJ is ok but still far from comfortable atmosphere particularly in busy hours), and annual flood disaster.

For us who living in Jkt, Bis TJ is so helpful compare with the standard buses, Patas/Kopaja/Metro Mini which have poor condition (I have tried these public transportations). For foreigner, yeah Blue Bird Group is highly recommended.

I didn't know u had lived in Jakarta before :eek::o:D:p
..well, i used to live there a long time ago, when i was young, for a few yrs...But since then, just visited Jakarta every so often; still have relatives there..;)
if you're doubtful of the taxi/cab ... don't use one.. try another taxi. firstly you must check the taxi-driver ID. the face of driver must match with pic on the ID..

don't use taxi if the taxi-driver don't have an ID
..keep an eye for our Hau-ge...He might disguise and dress himself up as one of the Blue Bird taxi drivers...If need to pay him, it's okay, at least you guys'll be in much safer hands..:rolleyes: :p:) ;)

..keep an eye for our Hau-ge...He might disguise and dress himself up as one of the Blue Bird taxi drivers...If need to pay him, it's okay, at least you guys'll be in much safer hands..:rolleyes: :p:) ;)

can he drive a car ? :rolleyes: :D

..well, i used to live there a long time ago, when i was young, for a few yrs...But since then, just visited Jakarta every so often; still have relatives there..;)

..keep an eye for our Hau-ge...He might disguise and dress himself up as one of the Blue Bird taxi drivers...If need to pay him, it's okay, at least you guys'll be in much safer hands..:rolleyes: :p:) ;)

Relieved that he is not dressing up as a pretty woman. :cool:

Wah ... then how my camera and tripod ... keep at home eh? :eek:

No, bring 'em along, we can use as "weapons for self defense" ......:p

Honestly, been to Jakarta quite a few times already, only problem I had was with a pesky immigration officer, 4 years ago. But it is always wise not to draw attention ...... anywhere, not just in Jakarta.

Honestly, been to Jakarta quite a few times already, only problem I had was with a pesky immigration officer, 4 years ago.

I was asked by immigration officers on a few occasions in Bali and Batam for my visa. I reckon they wanted some money and had to patiently explain that Asean tourists do not need a visa to visit Indonesia.

I was asked by immigration officers on a few occasions in Bali and Batam for my visa. I reckon they wanted some money and had to patiently explain that Asean tourists do not need a visa to visit Indonesia.
INA Immigration Officers are quite known for asking money.....on the way home for Chinese New Year....they asked me for Hung Pao also....sigh!

INA Immigration Officers are quite known for asking money.....on the way home for Chinese New Year....they asked me for Hung Pao also....sigh!

Haha...because they saw u have a "different" passport ;)

Haha...because they saw u have a "different" passport ;)

And he speaks with an Americano accent too! :D

Haha...because they saw u have a "different" passport ;)
Hey...hey...thats my privacy matter...:mad::mad: dont reveal it....:cool:

a corruption is one of our uncureable deseases...... sigh..sigh

Haha...because they saw u have a "different" passport ;)

:rolleyes: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :cool: :cool: :cool:

As long as we avoid back alleys and private transportation (including private buses, bajajs and taxis), we should be fine. But the main thing is to show that we are not tourists (don't bring anything we don't need, excess jewellery, wear revealing/high class clothing, if need to walk, walk in groups - though I flouted the rules myself).

That is correct, showing confidence is one way to avoid unnecessary attention ...... and the sight of Loh's tripod may come in rather handy.:D
Bajaj is dangerous too as Hauge mentioned. If you must try, go for short distance only, don't go alone and always ask the price before taking. Sometimes, bajaj can end up more expensive than cab if you don't bargain.

I think it would be fun to go for Angkot (public van) if we are in a big group. I remember I tried once two years ago with collegues (about 20 of us) for lunch from our office and it costed us only Rp20k (around US$2.15:eek:) for the whole car.

Always travel in group, NEVER walk alone and never dress like a tourist on street.

Dress like a tourist when entering the immigration hall. Well, if you dress like a businessman, prepare some money for the officers. If they ask, just pretend you don't understand Indonesian.

I think we should change the thread title to "Travelling in Jakarta".

Hey...hey...thats my privacy matter...:mad::mad: dont reveal it....:cool:

Hehe...I too will have a different passport....:o;)

I think we should change the thread title to "Travelling in Jakarta".

Or should it be:

Escape to Jakarta, or

Jakarta Escape

:D:D:D

Or should it be:

Escape to Jakarta, or

Jakarta Escape

:D:D:D
What about "How to survive in Jakarta?":p

What about "How to survive in Jakarta?":p

Or

"How to escape from Jakarta" (the mobsters, I mean) :rolleyes:

Jakarta is not that bad.. u guys made it all sounds scary for those readers here.

Jakarta is not that bad.. u guys made it all sounds scary for those readers here.

So it is still bad, right?
Now I'm so scared that I may have to change my mind going to watch TC, especially when abedeng is not there to lead us! :(

So it is still bad, right?
Now I'm so scared that I may have to change my mind going to watch TC, especially when abedeng is not there to lead us! :(

If it is Bad.. no Indonesians will stay and live in Jakarta.

If it is Bad.. no Indonesians will stay and live in Jakarta.

We all know JB is a crime-heaven though Johoreans still stay there :cool: Moral of story, "keep low profile" :p

If it is Bad.. no Indonesians will stay and live in Jakarta.

In many countries, a great majority of its citizens have nowhere else to go to because of their social, educational and financial condition. Only a few own that luxury of having the option to live elsewhere. And in most of the so-called better and more popular countries, they are very selective and the doors are closed to many. :rolleyes:

In many countries, a great majority of its citizens have nowhere else to go to because of their social, educational and financial condition. Only a few own that luxury of having the option to live elsewhere. And in most of the so-called better and more popular countries, they are very selective and the doors are closed to many. :rolleyes:

Uncle Loh, not true leh... I can sneak in and out from Msia-Boleh to SG as and when I like... as well as I'm not limping :eek:

In many countries, a great majority of its citizens have nowhere else to go to because of their social, educational and financial condition. Only a few own that luxury of having the option to live elsewhere. And in most of the so-called better and more popular countries, they are very selective and the doors are closed to many. :rolleyes:

I know some that live in these areas.. but they are constantly surrounded by bodyguards.

Uncle Loh, not true leh... I can sneak in and out from Msia-Boleh to SG as and when I like... as well as I'm not limping :eek:

You are a M'sian and if your own country stops you, then something must be wrong. You have to thank your lucky stars that you're not limping now, otherwise you may have to be detained for further questioning. So get your ang pows ready when crossing the borders! :rolleyes:

I know some that live in these areas.. but they are constantly surrounded by bodyguards.

That's also true because they have a secret fear ... whatever that is... :rolleyes:

So aren't we happy to be ordinary citizens who can roam the world at our own discretion?

Come to think of it, when I visited you during the Manila SEA Games 2006, I travelled to a few places on my own and yet I felt quite safe! :)

wah, this is more complicated than JB. Pls show a picture of one dressed as a:
1.tourist
2.businessman
3.neither a tourist nor businessman
Would 2 persons be considered a group? Jen and I intend to walk to stadium after checking into hotel. Safe enough in the afternoon?

wah, this is more complicated than JB. Pls show a picture of one dressed as a:
1.tourist
2.businessman
3.neither a tourist nor businessman
Would 2 persons be considered a group? Jen and I intend to walk to stadium after checking into hotel. Safe enough in the afternoon?

wow... that sounds scary :eek: why dun u dress up like a player and i'm quite sure u r safe on ur way to Senayan Stadium :p

wow... that sounds scary :eek: why dun u dress up like a player and i'm quite sure u r safe on ur way to Senayan Stadium :p

I'm not too sure about escaping the Jakarta mob by dressing up as a player. All the male badminton fans will swoop down on you to have your autograph. They will use whatever they have on hand to jostle their way through to get to you. Watch out for one particular fanatic call Jimbo. He has a rather deceiving smile. :p:p:p

I'm not too sure about escaping the Jakarta mob by dressing up as a player. All the male badminton fans will swoop down on you to have your autograph. They will use whatever they have on hand to jostle their way through to get to you. Watch out for one particular fanatic call Jimbo. He has a rather deceiving smile. :p:p:p

wah... so exaggerating :eek: talk about safety, u should go Barcelona or Rome or Real Madrid. Those pickpocketers are "PROFESSIONAL" just like our baddies :eek:

wah... so exaggerating :eek: talk about safety, u should go Barcelona or Rome or Real Madrid. Those pickpocketers are "PROFESSIONAL" just like our baddies :eek:

Or to Venice where I almost got pickpoketed in the train. My better judgement told me to get away from a young man pretending to be reading a magazine. He inched nearer and nearer to me and his intention was to pick my pocket and use the magazine to cover up his loot before passing it to a partner standing near him. :rolleyes:

wah, this is more complicated than JB. Pls show a picture of one dressed as a:
1.tourist
2.businessman
3.neither a tourist nor businessman
Would 2 persons be considered a group? Jen and I intend to walk to stadium after checking into hotel. Safe enough in the afternoon?
better take a taxi from hotel.....

Now I'm so scared that I may have to change my mind going to watch TC, especially when abedeng is not there to lead us! :(

Erk, I thought I am the tough advance scout, arriving earlier than the revered Uncle Loh to address the, ahem, threats and security issues ..... not to mention the weighty tripod.

PJ, unless you have someone trustworthy as guide (say one of our INA friends), I would suggest you and Jen to take a cab to Istora for that day.

Next week I will know if I can change my schedules, if possible, I will reach Jakarta by 14th morning or noon and we can walk together to the stadium.

Erk, I thought I am the tough advance scout, arriving earlier than the revered Uncle Loh to address the, ahem, threats and security issues ..... not to mention the weighty tripod.

PJ, unless you have someone trustworthy as guide (say one of our INA friends), I would suggest you and Jen to take a cab to Istora for that day.

Next week I will know if I can change my schedules, if possible, I will reach Jakarta by 14th morning or noon and we can walk together to the stadium.
Abedeng, since your big project going to be delayed...errrr, since u plan to go 1 day earlier to accompany PJ to walk to the stadium.....y don't, y don't, u stay another day, to accompany Cat Sisters?????;)

better take a taxi from hotel.....

or taxi pool at malls

Erk, I thought I am the tough advance scout, arriving earlier than the revered Uncle Loh to address the, ahem, threats and security issues ..... not to mention the weighty tripod.

PJ, unless you have someone trustworthy as guide (say one of our INA friends), I would suggest you and Jen to take a cab to Istora for that day.

Next week I will know if I can change my schedules, if possible, I will reach Jakarta by 14th morning or noon and we can walk together to the stadium.
Thanks for your thoughtfulness.
I 'd rather walk 20 mins than sit in a cab for 20 mins.
We cannot change our flight to morning because those are premium 'business' flights costing even more and it's now already 50+% more supporting our high class airline, SIA!
So it'll be great if your 14th flight is noon but we'll be ok.Jen is taekwondo, unknown belt!
And now, Cat's jealous.Well,extend your stay one more day as a tourist guide? Cat has such a good sense of humour you may have to tip her for great company rather than the other way round!

Jakarta is not that bad.. u guys made it all sounds scary for those readers here.

true..true :)

jakarta is indonesia's capital city... not iraq's he..he

Thanks for your thoughtfulness.
I 'd rather walk 20 mins than sit in a cab for 20 mins.
We cannot change our flight to morning because those are premium 'business' flights costing even more and it's now already 50+% more supporting our high class airline, SIA!
So it'll be great if your 14th flight is noon but we'll be ok.Jen is taekwondo, unknown belt!
And now, Cat's jealous.Well,extend your stay one more day as a tourist guide? Cat has such a good sense of humour you may have to tip her for great company rather than the other way round!
hahaha, pj, you have a good sense of humour, too...looking forward to 'walk' together to the stadium in May....
I can't agree more with u that abedeng is really a thoughtful person....he makes our trip less trouble with his willingness to help...hmm, BRAVO, ABEDENG:D
and, I m not jealous, but rather, abit worry about my stay in Jakarta, after my Spore gang go back....Jkt not so bad, but after reading those posts here, hohoho, takut, takut, takut....hihi. or maybe, I shud borrow Uncle Loh's tripod as my protective weapon...:p

Yes indeed, walking is more interesting than cab fare, and if I change my flights, it would definitely be morning/noon. But there are other alternatives, like contacting the other guys already there (Ants, Terry, Fastdrop, Hau-ge, X-Ball), and see if they can provide "escort service". The sight of Hau-ge and X-Ball will strike "fear" into the hearts of wannabe troublemakers ...... :D

The Cat doesn't need protection, she has CLAWS ...... :p and The Transporter. We will talk more about "terror strategies" for the Cat's last day :eek: in Jakarta when we meet.