Thursday, September 20, 2012

Indonesia: Central Java Update

I'm doing a little homework on the situation in Central Java.  It appears that back in late July, they tightened security at the ports and airports.

An Excerpt:
July 26, 2012 | 17:46 pm 

Prevent Spread of Disease, Airport and Port Tightened 

Furthermore Heli said the event was to anticipate the entry of pests and diseases that thrive in foreign countries, such as the entry of the virus avian influenza (AI), foot and mouth disease.  Do not get viruses or pests entering Indonesia through the port or airport. Goods are destroyed, the results of operations during May to June 2012,'' he said. http://www.suaramerdeka.com/v1/index.php/read/news/2012/07/26/125366/Cegah-Penyebaran-Penyakit-Bandara-dan-Pelabuhan-Diperketat

I've included a postmark for Semarang on the map of Central Java.

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