Re: Is Jakarta safe?



On Oct 28, 3:18 am, Alfred Molon <alfred_mo...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
There used to be turbulences years ago. Has the situation stabilised and
it is safe to walk around, even at night?

It's as safe as any other big city. The risk of terrorism is slightly
higher there than in places like Bangkok or Singapore, but it's still
a very remote possibility. I've spent time in Jakarta several dozens
times in the past few years. Never felt in any particular danger.

.



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