SINGAPORE: The Singapore embassy in Jakarta has advised Singaporeans in Indonesia to steer clear of areas where anti-government protests are being held, and to avoid large public gatherings.
“You should stay vigilant, monitor developments through the local news and heed instructions by local authorities,” the embassy said in a post on its official Facebook page on Aug 30.
It also urged Singaporeans in or travelling to Indonesia to eRegister with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg.
“You should also stay in touch with your family and friends so that they know you are safe,” the embassy said.
Singaporeans who require consular assistance may contact:
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Jakarta Address: Block X/4, KAV No 2, Jln H R Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950 Email: singemb_jkt@mfa.sg Tel: +62-21-5091-5400, +62-21-520-1469 Emergency Tel (After Hours): +62-811-863-348
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Batam
Address: Level 3 Panbil Residence, Jalan Ahmad Yani, Muka Kuning, Batam 29433, Indonesia
Email: singcon_bth@mfa.sg
Tel: +627783720000
Emergency Tel (After Hours): +62 811 7049 084
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Medan Address: Suite No 2 - 6, 11th Floor, Forum Nine Office and F & B Gallery, No. 9 Jalan Imam Bonjol, 20112 Medan, Indonesia Email: sporeconsulatemedan@mfa.sg Tel: +62-61-8050-1500 Emergency Tel (After Hours): +62-811-6170-339
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24 Hours)
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg
Tel: +65 6379 8800/ +65 6379 8855
What began as outrage over the death of a motorcycle taxi driver struck by a police vehicle has swelled into some of the most violent protests of President Prabowo Subianto’s young administration.
The driver, Affan Kuniawan, has become a symbol of frustration over police impunity.
By Aug 30, protests had spread far beyond the capital Jakarta, with large crowds gathering in Yogyakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya and Medan.
Prabowo, less than a year into his presidency, quickly sought to contain the anger, urging calm, ordering an investigation and visiting Affan’s family.
The crisis has underscored the precarious balance the former general faces as he pushes ambitious, state-led growth while weathering discontent over sweeping budget cuts and his flagship free meal programme. - The Straits Times/ANN
