Australia warns of possible terror attack in Indonesia

The alert level for Indonesia has not changed, with DFAT continuing to advise people to be vigilant while travelling throughout the country, including tourist hotspots.

It advised Australian tourists and travelers that terrorists could be in “advanced stages” of preparing an attack, and specifically said travelers should exercise caution in “tourist hotspots”.

Australia has warned its travellers on the possibility of terrorists being in the advanced stages of preparing attacks in Indonesia.

The South Asian country is on high alert after the January 14 Jakarta attacks at a Starbucks coffee shop and in the streets.

It said travellers should be particularly careful when in places that have low levels of security and while at possible known terrorist targets, listing previous attack sites such as nightclubs, bars, cafes, restaurants, global hotels, airports and places of worship.

Kiwis in Indonesia are warned that there is a high threat of terrorism, after reports the nation could soon be under attack.

“As we can see, the whole of Indonesia is safe”.

Foreign Affairs Minister Retno LP Marsudi said every country had the right to issue travel advisories for its citizens.

“We want to emphasize that our security authorities continue to be working and vigilant”, ministry spokesman Arrmanatha Nasir said in a statement.

” “Recent indications” and “may be”.

DFAT issued a similar advisory regarding Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, earlier this week.

MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta left eight people dead, including four terrorists, and more than 25 injured. The Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) terror group claimed responsibility for those attacks.

It said recent indications suggested an attack might be imminent.